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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

Annual Hats Off to Performing Arts Alliance Garden Party 2023

April 26, 2023

Annual Hats Off to Performing Arts Garden Party 2023 The St. Petersburg Arts Alliance (SPAA) invites you to our Garden Party Brunch to celebrate the impact of the arts on the growth of our city. Join us in honoring Brian Auld & The Tampa Bay Rays and Rowdies as SPAA’s…

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Chamber Housing Recommendations – Next Steps

April 6, 2023

Chamber Housing Recommendations – Next Steps By: Brooks Wallington Chief Investment Strategist, Hughes & Wallington Investment Management Public Policy Chair, St. Petersburg Chamber       Through the course of 2022, the St. Pete Chamber’s Housing, Land Use and Development committee convened monthly, hosted an internal housing summit as well…

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March 2023 Jobs Snapshot – PrideStaff

March 10, 2023

March 2023 Jobs Snapshot – PrideStaff By: Ryan Adelberg Business Development Manager, PrideStaff Advocacy Chair, St. Pete Young Professionals   This monthly snapshot is robust due to the volume of information that is relevant to what is happening in the economy. My strong suggestion is for people to skip past…

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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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