Posts Tagged ‘EA’
Saving Summer Retail Best Practices
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 summer months. The forum provided…
Read MoreCelebrating: 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 a ribbon-cutting ceremony, they have…
Read MoreEntrepreneurial 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 to founding Open Forum Strategy,…
Read MoreEgmont Key: Past, Present and Future
Tara Hubbard giving a tour to The St. Pete Chamber and our members during their ribbon cutting. Egmont Key: A Legacy of Conservation, History, and the Hubbard Family’s Dedication Introduction We recently did a Ribbon Cutting for the Egmont Key Ferry at Fort Desoto. That is where we learned so much. Nestled at the mouth…
Read MoreMeet our Spring EA Graduates!
Meet Our Spring EA Grads! Last week, the Greenhouse celebrated the graduation of 19 Entrepreneurial Academy students! Friends, family, Chamber staff, and Community leaders came out to Zoie’s Restaurant to celebrate the graduates, where each student was able to share their stories and entrepreneurial journeys with the crowd. This semester, we had students from…
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