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Final 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, handing over our last mortgage…
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 MoreCo-Working Space Options for Hurricane Idalia Victims
Co-Working Businesses Offer Options for Hurricane Idalia Victims Although Hurricane Idalia remained 100+ miles off the coast of Pinellas County, the timing of the tides and full moon caused many homes to suffer damage that will leave residents displaced for weeks or even months. A damage assessment of St. Petersburg found more than 1,400…
Read More5 Tips to Prepare for the LSP Application
5 tips to prepare for the LSP application Applications for Leadership St. Pete opens every fall. 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 program and hear from recent graduates, join…
Read MoreGet to Know 2024 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 help high-performing leaders rediscover what made their organization great by implementing modern…
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 MoreNew Legislative Policies Affecting Businesses – Informative Webinars
New Legislative Policies Affecting Businesses – Informative Webinars The St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce and strategic partners presented a series of webinars introducing and discussing new legislative policies passed during the 2023 Session. These webinars highlight new legislative changes and how they may impact business operations in Florida. E-Verify Webinar Listen as…
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 MoreWhat To Know: Expanding E-Verify Requirements
What To Know: Expanding E-Verify Requirements By: Sarah Michael, Florida State University student St. Petersburg Chamber Intern 2023 How does E-Verify work? “E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from your Form I-9 and Employment Eligibility Verification to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social…
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