Community Leadership
PSTA 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 MoreSaving Summer Retail Best Practices
Recap: “Saving Summer: Retail Best Practices Forum” at The St. Petersburg Greenhouse The “Saving Summer: Retail Best Practices Forum,” hosted by The St. Petersburg Greenhouse, brought together local retail leaders and small business owners to discuss strategies for overcoming the unique challenges of running a retail business during the slower summer months. The forum provided…
Read MoreApplying to LSP’s Class of 2025: What You Need to Know
Applying to LSP’s Class of 2025: What You Need to Know Applying to the Leadership St. Pete (LSP) Class of 2025 is a unique opportunity to join a select group of leaders dedicated to making a positive impact in our community. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a rising star in your field, this program…
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. Â The Tampa Bay Rays and Orlando Health were co-presentors of this event which featured the only opportunity in St. Petersburg for voters…
Read MoreCommunity Project Info Session Recap
Applications open for Leadership St. Pete Community Project Attention Nonprofits! Leadership St. Pete (LSP) is seeking a beneficiary for its 2025 Community Project. Each LSP class gives back to the community by annually fundraising and working hands-on to improve a nonprofit’s site or facility. Formerly known as the Class Project, we’ve renamed to the Community Project to…
Read MoreCongratulations to the LSP Class of 2024!
Congratulations to the Leadership St. Pete Class of 2024 Congratulations to the Class of 2024 on graduating from the LSP program led by Class Chair Dr. Leslie Hafer, Provost at St. Petersburg College. Their passion and commitment to each other, the program, and St. Pete is inspiring. Join us in congratulating the LSP Class…
Read MoreThinking Outside the ‘Burg – Atlanta Edition (2024)
Thinking Outside the ‘Burg – Atlanta Thinking Outside the ‘Burg is the Chamber’s annual benchmarking trip to discover successful strategies to bring home and grow smarter. For the 2024 trip, we’ve chosen to visit Atlanta, GA where more than 60 of St. Pete’s greatest leaders from a variety of backgrounds and industries will convene to…
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 2024Â 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 MoreThe LSP Class of 2024 Upgraded St. Pete Youth Farm
The LSP Class of 2024 Upgraded St. Pete Youth Farm The Leadership St. Pete (LSP) Class of 2024 completed an impressive community project at the St. Pete Youth Farm, demonstrating their commitment to giving back and fostering positive change within the community. Over the past several months, the class planned, fundraised, and executed significant improvements…
Read MoreLeadership St. Pete® selects the St. Pete Youth Farm for its 2024 Class Project
Leadership St. Pete® selects the St. Pete Youth Farm for its 2024 Class Project Leadership St. Pete’s® 55th class of leaders will provide capital improvements and will beautify the St. Pete Youth Farm as part of its “Sprouting Success” legacy. The Leadership St. Pete ® (LSP) Class of 2024 has chosen the St. Pete Youth…
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