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 for all in our community.
WHAT WE DO
We lead on efforts impacting our businesses and entire St. Pete community. We welcome and convene visitors, residents, artists, entrepreneurs and all business owners in one, central home where we learn and collaborate on important issues, promote each other, and move forward to create a St. Pete where we all thrive. Together.
From the Blog
Gas Plant District: Mixed-Use Development Essential for Transformative Success
Gas Plant District: Mixed-Use Development Essential for Transformative Success By: Jessica Icerman – Stearns, Weaver, Miller Chair | Housing, Land Use & Development (HLUD) Committee St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce No question-we all want the Gas Plant District redevelopment to be a success in equity. The…
Read MoreAnnual Meeting Recap: All in for all.
All In: A Recap of our 2024 Annual Meeting Missed our 125th Annual Meeting? Here’s some of our favorite moments. January 29, 2024 Last Friday, January 26, The St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated it’s 125th Annual Meeting presented by the Tampa Bay Rays, and hosted at the Foundation…
Read MoreA Grand Slam for St. Pete: Why the Tampa Bay Rays’ New Stadium and Gas Plant District Redevelopment Is A Win for the Entire Community
A Grand Slam for St. Pete: Why the Tampa Bay Rays’ New Stadium and Gas Plant District Redevelopment Is A Win for the Entire Community The St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce enthusiastically supports the Tampa Bay Rays’ plans to build a new stadium and, in partnership with Hines, redevelop…
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Celebrating: The Barn UPT’s Ribbon Cutting
The Ribbon Cutting at The Barn UPT The Barn UPT: Ribbon Cutting and Beyond Introducing The Barn UPT: This past week, the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce had the privilege of commemorating a significant milestone for one of our cherished community gems, The Barn UPT. Celebrating its first anniversary with…
Read MoreEntrepreneurial Academy: Mattie’s Story to Success
Fall 2023 Entrepreneurial Academy Graduation Mattie Velasco’s Story: Struggles – The Entrepreneurial Academy – Success Introduction to Mattie & The Spring Entrepreneurial Academy As we look forward to the Spring 2024 Entrepreneurial Academy, we’re inspired by stories of transformation. Mattie Velasco’s journey, in particular, stands out. From her battles with addiction…
Read MoreEgmont Key: Past, Present and Future
Tara Hubbard giving a tour to The St. Pete Chamber and our members during their ribbon cutting. Egmont Key: A Legacy of Conservation, History, and the Hubbard Family’s Dedication Introduction We recently did a Ribbon Cutting for the Egmont Key Ferry at Fort Desoto. That is where we learned so…
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