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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

“What’s on the Ballot?” Guide to 2025 Ballot Initiatives

September 3, 2024

“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.  Before you head to the polls…

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PSTA Engaging with the St. Pete Young Professionals

August 23, 2024

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…

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Saving Summer Retail Best Practices

August 23, 2024

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…

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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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