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Florida Business Woman – Advocacy Feature
Florida Business Woman – Advocacy Feature Business & Professional Women – FL is a State Legacy Partner of the Business & Professional Women’s Foundation, the first foundation dedicated to conducting research and providing information solely about working women. Founded in 1919, BPW has a long track record of promoting equity for women in the workplace.…
Read MoreLSP Community Project
LSP Community Project Each year, the Leadership St. Pete class gives back to our community through a civic-engagement, community service project that is completed during the term of the program. A typical community project requires the class to build awareness, fundraise, and work hands-on at the nonprofit’s physical site to rehab a facility in need…
Read MoreFive local entrepreneurs to pitch their startups for a chance to win $5,000 in cash prize 
Five local entrepreneurs to pitch their startups for a chance to win $5,000 in cash prize St. Pete Pitch Night returns live on December 13, 2022 and features startup businesses ready to make an impact in St. Pete and beyond. The event celebrates the local entrepreneurial community while cheering on a friendly competition and community…
Read MoreGet to Know: Enchant Christmas
The Shine’s On: Enchant Christmas From November 25 to January 1, Enchant Christmas invites you to experience a world of adventure with awe-inspiring animated light sculptures. Discover their charming Village offering ice-skating, live entertainment, interactive games, dining, holiday shopping, Santa & Mrs. Claus, and so much more. Start your adventure in a spectacular, new, story-themed…
Read MoreGet to Know: Expedia Cruises of St. Petersburg
The Shine’s On: Expedia Cruises What started as a dream to be the source for cruise travel, has grown to be a multi-national travel agency arranging not only awesome cruise experiences, but all kinds of vacations. Expedia Cruises is St. Petersburg’s very own travel center in the heart of downtown (909 Central Avenue), offering a…
Read MoreGet to Know: Star Trolley
The Shine’s On: Star Trolley You’ve seen them around town, and hopefully taken a drive with them! Whether it’s for a wedding, party, employee engagement, or just a night on the town, Star Trolley is the best way to tour St. Pete in style. With a fleet of all white, open air or enclosed trolleys,…
Read MoreGood ‘Burger Awards Shined Bright
Photo credit: Ryan McGibbany, Tampa Bay Photographer 2022 Good ‘Burger Shined Bright On Wednesday, November 9, the St. Pete community proved once again that it’s love and support is rain or shine. Despite a tropical storm warning and a little rain in St. Petersburg, ‘Burgers still showed up to celebrate the business community at our…
Read MoreGuest blog: Despite Demographic, Education, or Background, Anyone Can Learn How To Code – Here’s How
Despite Demographic, Education, or Background, Anyone Can Learn How To Code – Here’s How Member guest blog written by: Kevin Hohl, Vice President of Sales — Codeboxx Digital equity: when a person has equal access to choose and learn how to use technological skills to have the capacity to fully participate in society, democracy,…
Read MoreGet to Know: Car Locker®
The Shine’s On: Car Locker® Car Locker® is one of St. Pete’s hottest new businesses on the block and on Friday, November 4, everyone is invited to celebrate the Grand Opening of St. Petersburg’s only luxury car storage facility (and the only one in Pinellas County)! After constantly hearing their neighbors and business associates ask…
Read MoreSt. Pete Chamber Supports Ad Valorum Referendum Question
St. Pete Chamber Supports Ad Valorum Referendum Question The St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce supports the referendum for the economic development ad valorem tax exemption. This tax exemption is both an incentive tool and investment tool to ensure that our city remains competitive with not only other local municipalities that have this tool in…
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