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Leadership 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 MoreThe Global Love Project’s Day of Peace Sept 21, 2024
Join The Love Project for the International Day of Peace Celebration September 21st Saturday, September 21, 2024 St. Petersburg will unite for a special celebration of the International Day of Peace, hosted by The Global Love Project. As part of the broader International Week of Peace, this day’s events invite the community to embrace the…
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…
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 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 MoreMember Bright Spot: Our Children Have Rights .Org
Spotlight on Greg Hill and Jake Hornstein of Our Children Have Rights .Org Introducing Our Children Have Rights .Org Meet Greg Hill and Jake Hornstein, the Co-Founders of Our Children Have Rights .Org (OCHR), a nonprofit dedicated to safeguarding the rights of children to have access to their parents. Greg Hill, the CEO, and Jake…
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…
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