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The St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce shall be the preeminent leader of business in order to ensure the economic growth and vitality for all in our community.

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Thinking 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…

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2024 Good ‘Burger Awards

2024 Good ‘Burger Awards Presented by the Bank of Tampa and Compass Land & Title Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 Time: Doors open for VIP at 4:30pm & GA at 5:30pm till 8pm Location: The Floridian Social Presenting Sponsors Hosted by For the full list of sponsors, please click here. About Good ‘Burger In honor…

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Leadership & Advocacy

New Legislative Policies Affecting Businesses – Informative Webinars

July 19, 2023

New Legislative Policies Affecting Businesses – Informative Webinars   The St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce and strategic partners presented a series of webinars introducing and discussing new legislative policies passed during the 2023 Session. These webinars highlight new legislative changes and how they may impact business operations in Florida.…

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What To Know: Expanding E-Verify Requirements

June 27, 2023

What To Know: Expanding E-Verify Requirements By: Sarah Michael, Florida State University student St. Petersburg Chamber Intern 2023           How does E-Verify work? “E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from your Form I-9 and Employment Eligibility Verification to records available to the U.S. Department…

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2023 Florida Legislative Recap

May 23, 2023

2023 Florida Legislative Recap By: Jason Rodriguez (Director of Government Relations, Baycare) & Melissa Meshil (Local Government Relations Manager, HCA Healthcare) Legislative Co-Chairs, St. Petersburg Chamber     The theme of the 2023 Legislative Session was Big Budget and Big Policy.  St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce approved a comprehensive…

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Business Growth & Navigation

Light Up the Holidays with Star Trolley’s Tours

December 13, 2024

Explore St. Pete’s Dazzling Holiday Lights on Family-Friendly and Late-Night BYOB Tours A Bright Holiday Tradition with Star Trolley The holidays in St. Petersburg are a magical time. Twinkling lights, cheerful music, and the crisp evening air create a festive atmosphere that brings the community together. This year, Star Trolley…

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4 surprising facts about health insurance

December 11, 2024

This member guest blog was submitted by Florida Blue.  Léelo en español aqui.  4 Surprising Facts About Health Insurance 4 out 5 people could pay $10 or less each month for health insurance. There are many things about health insurance that might surprise you, including that it can be affordable for…

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A photo of downtown St. Pete, a beautiful place full of small businesses in need of marketing agencies.

Choosing the Right Marketing Agency for Your Small Business

November 27, 2024

Choosing the Right Marketing Agency for Your Small Business This guest blog was written by Pyper, Inc. As a small business owner, the task of choosing a marketing agency can feel daunting. With so many agencies offering a variety of services, how do you know which one is the best…

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