Member Spotlights
Get to Know: King Carts
Get to Know: King Carts Where Community, Customization, and the Love of Golf Carts Collide In the heart of St. Pete, King Carts has emerged as a thriving family-owned business with a captivating origin story. The journey began with a cherished neighborhood holiday tradition—an uninterrupted procession of beautifully decorated golf carts parading through the town,…
Read MoreGet to Know: Climate First Bank
Get to Know: Climate First Bank Where Banking Meets Climate Action and Community Values In a world grappling with challenges posed by climate change, Climate First Bank emerges as a visionary leader with a unique mission. Founded on June 1, 2021, in St. Petersburg, Florida, this groundbreaking institution stands as the world’s first FDIC-insured community…
Read More5 Tips to Prepare for the LSP Application
5 tips to prepare for the LSP application The application to apply for the Leadership St. Pete® Class of 2024 is now available. To better understand what to expect, the LSP Planning Committee rounded up five tips to help you prepare. 1. Attend an upcoming info session and open house. To learn more about the…
Read MoreLeadership St. Pete Class Project
Apply to be the Leadership St. Pete® 2024 Class Project Beneficiary Each year, The Leadership St. Pete class gives back to our community through the Class Project, a civic-engagement, community service project that is completed during the term of the program — a cornerstone of the LSP experience. A typical Class Project requires the class to…
Read MoreGet to Know LSP Chair Dr. Leslie Hafer
Get to Know Leadership St. Pete® Chair, Dr. Leslie Hafer! As one of the oldest leadership programs in the country, Leadership St. Pete seeks to identify, recruit, and develop leaders who represent the diversity of our local community. Through class interaction and discussions with community leaders, LSP stimulates creative thinking, and, ultimately, community leaders emerge…
Read MoreGet to Know: Compass Productivity
Get to Know: Compass Productivity Navigating Success| Compass Productivity Guides Businesses to New Heights In the quest for accelerated growth and sustainable success, fast-growing businesses seek a reliable compass to guide them. Business partners, Steven Granese and Adam Ulery, created Compass Productivity to offer a unique blend of educational courses and customized coaching, empowering businesses…
Read MoreGet to Know: Cardio Sport – St. Pete
Get to Know Cardio Sport – St. Pete! Melissa Gwinn, owner of Cardio Sport – St. Pete, moved to St. Pete from Massachusetts in 2021 with her 3 young children. After unexpectedly losing her husband in 2020, Melissa was inspired to live life to its fullest and follow her dreams. She had worked as a…
Read MoreGet to Know: IC Mechanical | Design Build and Mechanical Contractor
IC Mechanical: Delivering Excellence in Design-Build and Mechanical Contracting Since 1995 Since its establishment in 1995, IC Mechanical has emerged as a prominent leader in the Design-Build and Mechanical Contracting industry. With a strong focus on quality engineering, effective project management, and the integration of cutting-edge technology, IC Mechanical has earned a reputation for excellence…
Read MoreCelebrate National Sunglasses Month with Sight360!
Celebrating National Sunglass Month with Sight360 | Enter the Sunglass Giveaway Contest! In honor of National Sunglass Month, Sight360 is excited to announce a giveaway contest at each of its 13 optical locations. From June 19th to June 27th, interested participants can visit any Sight360 optical store, complete an entry form, and get a chance…
Read MoreGet to Know: Herban Flow
Get to Know Herban Flow! Having a hard time “finding your flow” as we enter the summer months? Meet Caitlyn and Michael Smith, owners of Florida’s first non-alcoholic bottle shop, Herban Flow. For Caitlyn and Michael, “finding their flow” was driven by their own paths to health. Caitlyn was diagnosed with endometriosis and turned to…
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