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Good ‘Burger Awards Shined Bright
Photo credit: Ryan McGibbany, Tampa Bay Photographer 2022 Good ‘Burger Shined Bright On Wednesday, November 9, the St. Pete community proved once again that it’s love and support is rain or shine. Despite a tropical storm warning and a little rain in St. Petersburg, ‘Burgers still showed up to celebrate the business community at our…
Read MoreSt. Pete Chamber Supports Ad Valorum Referendum Question
St. Pete Chamber Supports Ad Valorum Referendum Question The St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce supports the referendum for the economic development ad valorem tax exemption. This tax exemption is both an incentive tool and investment tool to ensure that our city remains competitive with not only other local municipalities that have this tool in…
Read MorePinellas County School Board Candidates Respond to Questions from Business Community
Graphic from Tampa Bay Times *UPDATED October 2022 to reflect Primary Election Candidates* The 100,000 students enrolled in Pinellas County Schools represent not only the future generation but also our future workforce. School board elections are important to not only students and parents, but are also critical to our local businesses and economy. Strong…
Read MoreState Representative Linda Chaney visits and presents check to PARC Adult Day Training Center
This week, State Representative Linda Chaney visited and toured the PARC Adult Day Training and Employment programs. Representative Chaney presented the organization with a check representing the 1.5-million-dollar appropriation awarded to PARC Center for Disabilities. This appropriation will cover expenses related to PARC’s Adult Community Life Skills Inclusion Center for Employment Training. PARC works in…
Read MoreMayor Ken Welch Announces New RFP Process for Tropicana Field Site Redevelopment
June 29, 2022 — Today, Mayor Ken Welch announced that the City of St. Petersburg has canceled the current RFP process for the Tropicana Field site redevelopment and will launch a new one in mid-August. At the press conference, Welch committed to having a developer selected by the end of 2022. Welch stated that the…
Read MoreThe Shine’s On: Annabelle’s
Pictured above (left to right): Kelly Bryant, Eric Meister, Stephen Bryant, Scott Meister, Elizabeth Meister “Fun,” is one word Annabelle’s General Manager, Stephen Bryant, uses to describe one of the newest luxury businesses in St. Pete. And if their ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Chamber last month is any indication, this fine furniture and interior…
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