Our Mission
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.
Signature Events
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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- TWEEDS Custom Suits
- SeaEO Luxury Boat Charters
- Top Buttons St. Pete
- Flow Pros Plumbing
- Egan Painting LLC
- Veterinary Emergency Group
- Florida Insurance Center
- Cummins Cederberg
- Hundle
- The Irons Club
- AXXOS
- St. Pete Athletic
- Jackson Pools
- ExtensisHR
- Real Property Management Tampa St. Pete
- LandCrafters
- Galen College of Nursing
- Ellison Companies
- NCN Electric
- Guardian Telecom Advisors
- Florida Department of Education
- Edward Jones- Paul Haskins
- Steele Diamond Sealing and Pressure Washing
- Home Owners Value
- Muddy Water Kava
- ECOmersion
Member Bright Spots
Leadership & Advocacy
New Legislative Policies Affecting Businesses – Informative Webinars
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
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
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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Get to Know Whiskers Workspace
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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Celebrating: The Barn UPT’s Ribbon Cutting
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
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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