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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 About Good ‘Burger In honor of a former mayor who referred to his citizens as “burgers” (as in St. Petersburgers), the Good ‘Burger Awards were established to honor large and small business owners, and community leaders who contribute in a…

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Leadership & Advocacy

Pinellas County School Board Candidates Respond to Questions from Business Community

August 8, 2022

*UPDATED October 2022 to reflect Primary Election Candidates*   The 100,000 students enrolled in Pinellas County Schools represent not only the future generation but also our future workforce.  School board elections are important to not only students and parents, but are also critical to our local businesses and economy.  Strong…

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State Representative Linda Chaney visits and presents check to PARC Adult Day Training Center

July 21, 2022

This week, State Representative Linda Chaney visited and toured the PARC Adult Day Training and Employment programs.  Representative Chaney presented the organization with a check representing the 1.5-million-dollar appropriation awarded to PARC Center for Disabilities. This appropriation will cover expenses related to PARC’s Adult Community Life Skills Inclusion Center for…

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Mayor Ken Welch Announces New RFP Process for Tropicana Field Site Redevelopment

June 29, 2022

June 29, 2022 — Today, Mayor Ken Welch announced that the City of St. Petersburg has canceled the current RFP process for the Tropicana Field site redevelopment and will launch a new one in mid-August. At the press conference, Welch committed to having a developer selected by the end of…

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Business Growth & Navigation

Get to Know Whiskers Workspace

August 23, 2024

Get to Know Whiskers Workspace Where Productivity Meets Feline Companionship Opening on August 15, Whiskers Workspace LLC is poised to transform the co-working landscape in St. Petersburg. Founded by Diane Emery, this innovative space seamlessly blends a professional work environment with the calming presence of cats, offering a unique haven…

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The Ribbon Cutting at The Barn UPT

Celebrating: The Barn UPT’s Ribbon Cutting

April 1, 2024

The Ribbon Cutting at The Barn UPT The Barn UPT: Ribbon Cutting and Beyond  Introducing The Barn UPT: This past week, the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce had the privilege of commemorating a significant milestone for one of our cherished community gems, The Barn UPT. Celebrating its first anniversary with…

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Entrepreneurial Academy: Mattie’s Story to Success

March 25, 2024

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…

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