Signature Events
125th Annual Meeting
January 26, 2024
Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg
RISE & SHINE, St. Pete! Kick off the new year at the St. Pete Chamber’s 125th Annual Meeting where we’ll bring together our business members, community leaders and emerging newcomers for a morning of connections, conversations and meaningful work over coffee, mimosas and lite bites.
Join us to learn about what was done in 2023 and what we’re doing together in 2024.
This event is now closed. Thank you to all who attended, sponsored, and showed up to Rise & Shine! Stay tuned for the 126th Annual Meeting date.
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Good 'Burger Awards
November 13, 2024
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 positive way to make St. Pete the special town it is.
2024 Award Categories
- Arts & Culture
- Eats & Treats
- Makers & Shakers
- MVB (Most Valuable 'Burger)
- The Sunshine Award
- New Biz on the Block (Businesses opened since Jan 2023)
- Community Conscious: Grassroots (Budget under $250K)
- Community Conscious: Large (Budget $250K+)
- Sustainability Stewards
- Wellness Warriors
Sponsored by:
Leadership Development
Thinking Outside the 'Burg
Thinking Outside the 'Burg is the Chamber's annual benchmarking trip to discover successful strategies to bring home and grow smarter.
2024 Trip to Atlanta, GA: September 23 - September 25
Tickets: $2,200
Includes:
- 2-night hotel accommodations
- Ground transportation
- All scheduled meals, sessions and activities
Agenda
Coming soon.
Sponsored by:
Inside St. Pete
Friday, May 31, 2024
8:15 am - 6:00 pm
Single attendee | $450
Attendee + Guest | $650
Inside St. Pete is a one-day welcome for St. Pete newcomers, visitors or long-time residents looking for a deeper discovery of St. Pete. On this multi-stop tour, attendees get exclusive insight into our city's history, current events, and future plans by meeting and hearing first-hand from the Community Leaders who built our town and continue to make it's future bright.
The program is hosted by the Leadership St. Pete Alumni Association and the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce. Sponsorships available!
See the full agenda, lineup of speakers and all activities here!
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Business & Community
St. Pete Pitch Night Presented by Regions Bank
Summer: June 11, 2024
Winter: December 10, 2024
Location: Coastal Creative
St. Pete Pitch Night is a bi-annual celebration of our business community that focuses on showcasing, elevating and seeding community-based startups through a friendly pitch competition for a chance to win $5,000.
Join us for a night of entertainment, entrepreneurship and competition. Don’t miss out on a fun and effective opportunity to make a connection and hear ideas in a city that fosters and supports a strong entrepreneurial community!
EVENT INCLUDES
- Innovative pitches from five participants
- Q&A from local expert judges
- Winner presentation with cash prizes: $5,000 overall grand prize and $500 audience choice award
Sponsored by:
Entrepreneurial Academy®
Fall dates: TBD
Monday evenings
Time: 6 – 9 pm
The Entrepreneurial Academy® is an eight-week in-person course that teaches existing and future entrepreneurs the essentials of starting and owning a business.
The weekly content is practical, applied and resource-rich. Over 8 weeks, students have an opportunity to learn through compelling stories of entrepreneurship, resilience, and innovation.
These instructors and business leaders share one thread in common– they’re connections for life. These relationships don’t end when the program does.
Cost: Tuition for the program is $499.
Tuition includes:
Upon successful completion of Entrepreneurial Academy®, participants will receive a free 1-year Startup membership to the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce
Are you a veteran?
This program is free for veterans. Click here for more info.
Presented by:
One Million Cups
Every Wednesday
Time: 9 am
Location: The Greenhouse
A weekly event for local entrepreneurs to meet and present their startups to the thriving peer network of founders in St. Pete.
Membership
New Member Orientation Presented by CastNet
Every other month; second Wednesday.
First in 2023 on 2/9
Time: 11:30-1 pm
Location: The Chamber Boardroom
New Member Orientation Presented by CastNet is a great way to not only meet the Chamber staff learn about your Member Portal and other benefits, but it's a great way to meet other business owners and fellow members.
Chamber Community Connection (3Cs) Presented by Valley Bank
Every second Thursday of the month.
Time: 5-7 pm
Location: Varies
Each month, Chamber Community Connection brings together our members in one central location for a night of connections and conversations. CCC is held at a different location every month to provide opportunities to spotlight our members in the hospitality industry throughout the St. Pete community.
Coffee Chat with the CEO
Every fourth Thursday of the month.
Time: 9-10 am
Location: Foxtail Coffee
Join us for a cup of tea or coffee and a roundtable discussion with other Chamber members. Led by our President and CEO, Chris Steinocher, Coffee Chat allows you to hear and discuss the lastest community updates, developments, and what's happening now in a casual setting.
Ribbon Cuttings & Grand Openings
Our Ribbon Cutting celebrations are a great way to support our growing business community and small business owners accomplishing a huge milestone in their entrepreneurial journey.
Our Ribbon Cuttings are held for St. Pete Chamber members only and are open to the entire community. Our Members and Chamber Ambassadors are strongly encouraged to attend. Check our events calendar for upcoming celebrations.
Advocacy
CANDIDate Conversations
CANDIDate Conversations are your opportunity to engage in an informal conversation with candidates running in the upcoming election. Chamber members are invited to network and learn more about each candidate before casting their vote.
St. Pete Day Tallahassee Trip
January 23-24, 2024
Join the Chamber as we head to Tallahassee to lobby the legislature with our Legislative Priorities and connect with state leaders on hot button issues.
