Chamber News
Hurricane Recovery Resources from St. Pete Chamber Members
Hurricane Recovery Resources from St. Pete Chamber Members The St. Petersburg Chamber Sustainability Committee toured the damage in Ft. Myers from Hurricane Ian in 2023 and brought back many lessons learned about how to prepare and best practices for dealing with the aftermath of a storm. Our community did not think we would need…
Read MoreImportant Hurricane Helene Updates for Businesses
Important Hurricane Helene Updates for Businesses Update: If you are without power and need a place to cool off, charge your phone and connect to the internet, USF St. Petersburg’s downtown campus is opening the University Student Center (USC) to the public from 9 am to 8 p.m. tomorrow – Sunday, Sept. 29. Our USC…
Read MoreKeshawn’s Korner Networking Event
Expanding Connections and Promoting Suicide Prevention On Thursday, September 26, 2024, the St. Pete community is invited to join a special event that combines professional networking with a powerful mission to raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention. The Keshawn’s Korner Networking Event will be held at Roam Steakhouse & Bar from 7:00 PM…
Read More“What’s on the Ballot?” Guide to 2025 Ballot Initiatives
“What’s on the Ballot?” Guide to 2025 Ballot Initiatives Did you know that there will be more than ten ballot initiatives on the 2024 General Election ballot in Pinellas County? This includes six state amendments, one school referendum and seven county ballot questions. Before you head to the polls on November 5th, walk in…
Read MorePSTA Engaging with the St. Pete Young Professionals
PSTA Engaging with the St. Pete Young Professionals Engaging the Future: SPYP Welcomes Bob Lasher from PSTA On August 1st, the St. Petersburg Young Professionals (SPYP) gathered for their monthly Engagement Meeting at the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce. These meetings, held on the first Thursday of each month, provide a platform for young professionals…
Read MoreSt. Petersburg voters learn & inquire at Meet the Candidates event
St. Petersburg voters learn & inquire at Meet the Candidates event The St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce organized the biannual Meet the Candidates event on August 6, located at Tropicana Field. The Tampa Bay Rays and Orlando Health were co-presentors of this event which featured the only opportunity in St. Petersburg for voters…
Read MoreCelebrate 727 Day with Chamber Member Deals!
Celebrate 727 Day with these Member Deals! July 27th, also known as 727 Day in St. Pete, is a day to celebrate and support local businesses in Pinellas County. Our partners at Visit St. Pete Clearwater, have put together a great list of businesses offering special deals in celebration of 727 Day. From their list,…
Read MoreBuilding Tampa’s Future: Learning From the Complex Development of Water Street
Building Tampa’s Future: Learning From the Complex Development of Water Street By: Margarita Munoz St. Petersburg Chamber Intern 2024 Lakewood High School student In my first week as an intern with the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce, I had the opportunity to take a trip to Tampa with 30 local business…
Read MoreChamber Community Connect: Chihuly Museum
From the Chihuly Museum looking out at the Chamber Community Connect Event Space A Night of Art and Networking: Chamber Community Connect at Chihuly Museum Introduction: On March 14th, the St. Pete Chamber of Commerce, alongside Valley Bank, hosted an unforgettable Chamber Community Connect event at the renowned Chihuly Museum. This special evening, flawlessly organized…
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 to founding Open Forum Strategy,…
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