Community Leadership
Key Takeaways from our Trip to Tallahassee
Key Takeaways from our trip to Tallahassee By: Owen LaFave Board Chair, St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce Pinellas County Market President, The Bank of Tampa At the beginning of March, the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce, Amplify Clearwater and Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber joined forces for a critical advocacy trip to Tallahassee, demonstrating the power…
Read MoreHiring an Integrated Marketing Agency: Investing in Your Organization’s Success
Hiring an Integrated Marketing Agency: Investing in Your Organization’s Success There are a lot of options available to help you with your organization’s marketing efforts today—from hiring staff to outsourcing to an agency to taking your chances on ChatGPT writing your website copy. So how do you know where to turn? What are the benefits…
Read MoreLSP Class of 2025 selects Infinite Potential Learning Academy for its Community Project
LSP Class of 2025 selects Infinite Potential Learning Academy for its Community Project The Leadership St. Pete® (LSP) Class of 2025 is proud to announce the Infinite Potential Learning Academy (IPLA) as the beneficiary of its Community Project. This year’s project – titled Play It Forward – will upgrade the school’s grounds, including a basketball…
Read MoreA recap of our 126th Annual Meeting!
St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce Hosts 126th Annual Meeting, Showcasing Resilience and Building Back On February 4, 2025, we proudly celebrated our 126th Annual Meeting at the Mahaffey Theater, gathering leaders, members, and supporters for an evening of reflection, recognition, and a commitment to building a thriving community. The evening commenced with a moving performance…
Read MoreIntroducing Class of 2025 Leadership St. Pete
Leadership St. Pete (LSP) seeks to identify, recruit and develop leaders who represent the diversity of our local community. Each year, we select a diverse array of individuals spanning various industries and career stages to embark on an immersive six-month journey. This year marks a momentous milestone for LSP, as the program celebrates its 55th…
Read MoreLeadership St. Pete – Planning Committee for Class of 2025
Meet the 2025 Leadership St. Pete Planning Committee Leadership St. Pete (LSP) is a volunteer-run program under the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce. It thrives under the guidance of its Executive Committee (EC) and a dynamic, diverse Planning Committee (PC). Together, they embody the vibrant spirit of St. Pete, reflecting the city’s rich…
Read MoreThinking Outside the ‘Burg – Atlanta Edition
Lessons Learned: Thinking Outside the ‘Burg – Atlanta Edition Thinking Outside the ‘Burg is the Chamber’s annual benchmarking trip to discover successful strategies used by other cities to bring home to St. Pete. For the 2024 trip, the Chamber’s planning committee chose to visit Atlanta, GA where more than 50 of St. Pete’s business…
Read MoreHurricane Relief Fund for LSP Alumni in Need
Hurricane Relief Efforts for LSP Alumni in Need In the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, we know that the St. Pete community has a long road to recovery. For years, Leadership St. Pete (LSP) and the Leadership St. Pete Alumni Association (LSPAA) have stood strong in supporting the St. Pete community. Now, we are…
Read MoreHurricane 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. Â Our community did not think we would need…
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. Â Before you head to the polls on November 5th, walk in…
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