About Us
The St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce is focused on building a sustainable organization with a keen focus on our members, advocating at every level for those issues that change and protect the way we do business and lead on efforts to start new business, expanding those already here and attracting those who can contribute to our shared vision to grow smarter.
All while providing a warm welcome to those who visit the Sunshine City every day!
How We Chamber
BUSINESS LEADER
We offer the ideas, energy and resources of over 1300 businesses in our city.
Our members know & LOVE St Pete.
ECONOMIC CATALYST
We have a proven track record for inspiring new initiatives and community innovations.
TRUSTED CONVENER
Our Purple orientation allows us to bring disparate ideas, concepts & groups together for an inclusive conversation.
COMMUNITY COLLABORATOR
We facilitate the collision of energy and resources. We believe going together creates a trust accelerating and defining our economic culture.
Our Work Together
2022 Programs of Work
BUSINESS GROWTH
Greenhouse, Thrive, Ecosystems, Capital, Navigation, EDC, etc.
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
Grow Smarter Leadership Alliance, Leadership & Workforce Development, Storytelling
ADVOCACY & RESEARCH
Affordable housing, Transportation, Rays, Regionalism
MEMBER GROWTH
Purposeful connections – peer & affinity groups, Events & Promotions, Communications
THE ST. PETE CHAMBER FOUNDATION
The St. Pete Chamber Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliate of the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce. The Foundation supports our Chamber’s four pillars by helping provide program development and resources for our members and the community at large.
Our Mission
The St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce shall be the preeminent leader of business in order to ensure the economic growth and vitality of our community.
Our Values
Innovation. Excellence. Inclusivity. Accountability. Integrity.
Our Brand Promise
We offer every member the sense of belonging to our city and the business community. We believe that, by coming together, our members will ensure the continued prosperity and vitality of St. Petersburg.