Newsroom & Press.
Member news, Chamber statements, media coverage and press contacts.
New businesses opening. Milestones reached. Awards won. Partnerships formed. Community impact made. This is where St. Pete business gets to celebrate itself — and where the Chamber makes sure those wins don’t go unnoticed.
We don’t just talk about St. Pete — we show up for it.
From the floors of the State Capitol to City Hall, from community forums to regional partnerships, the St. Pete Chamber is an active, vocal and proud champion for this city’s businesses and the people who run them. We track the legislation that affects you, engage the elected officials who represent you, and make sure the St. Pete business community always has a seat at the table.
Bianca Soler
Vice President, Executive Office & Brand
Where Chamber positions get said out loud.
Statements, testimony and forum remarks are published here alongside the press releases, so there is a single record of what the Chamber has actually said and when.
Chamber press releases and statements.
Official Chamber releases, statements and testimony, published in full. Journalists looking for comment on St. Pete business should contact the Chamber directly.
The live GrowthZone news listing appears here.
St. Pete Chamber Vice President Completes Certificate in Leadership
Hulcher completed 19 hours of Leadership training in the following areas:
- The Emotionally Intelligent Leader
- The Conscious Leader
- The Data Driven Leader
- The Connected Leader
- Leadership Panel: A Facilitated Discussion
The mission of the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce is to build a sustainable community through the leadership and care of our members and St. Pete residents, and advocacy at every level on critical issues to ensure we have a climate right for business.
"Our mission would be impossible without leaders, like Candace, who can be a pillar for our St. Pete Community, guiding and encouraging others to grow and be connected, courageous, and curious."
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