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
2023 Good ‘Burger Awards
2023 Good ‘Burger Awards Presented by the Bank of Tampa and Compass Land & Title About Good ‘Burger 11th Annual Good ‘Burger Awards Presented by the Bank of Tampa and Compass Land & Title Tuesday, November 14, 2023 At Jannus Live VIP Doors Open: 4:30 PM General Admission: 5:30 PM…
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2023 LSP Class Project Project Goals IMPROVE Become an incubator for equity and justice work TRANSFORM Turn unused and outdated classrooms into hubs for social change UPGRADE Create collaborative, tech-supported spaces for local change-makers Leadership St. Pete® Class of 2023 Conscious Collaboration Class Project The LSP Class of 2023 is…
Read MoreFinal Mortgage Payment
Celebrating 13 Years of Community Support and Financial Triumph After 13 years of help and support from our community, we are so proud and excited to say that the Chamber has officially paid off a large debt that once seemed insurmountable. This picture of our President & CEO, Chris Steinocher,…
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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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