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Tomorrow's Workplace: Technology Trends | Village Inn Ribbon Cutting | Signing Day at Pinellas Technical College | A Woman's Place Medical Clinic Ribbon Cutting | Chamber Tours Power Design | Directory Ads...

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Ballpark Bash Tickets | Welcome New Members | Ambassador of the Month | Saluting Chamber Loyalty | Ribbon Cutting at uBreakiFix | Tomorrow's Workplace: Technology Trends Luncheon | Newest Village Inn Ribbon Cutting...

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Chamber Ballpark Bash | New Affordable Housing Dashboard | Tomorrow's Workplace: Technology Trends Luncheon | Welcome, Serenity Travel | Grand Opening at the Village Inn | Coffee An' Networking | April Ribbon Cuttings...

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From the President's Desk | Chamber Champion | Coffee An' Networking | Legislative Wrap Up | Ribbon Cuttings | Ballpark Bash | Tomorrow's Workplace: Technology Trends Luncheon | Check Your Directory Listing...

Updated for 3/29/24. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

FL Legislative Wrap Up & Happy Hour | A Look Back to 2024 Business in Springtime Expo | Coffee An' Networking | Women's Leadership Speakers Panel...

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Free Event Open to the Public | First Chamber Champion | Welcome New Members | Saluting Chamber Loyalty | Legislative Happy Hour | Coffee An' Networking...

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Business in Springtime Expo | Ambassador of the Month | Florida Legislative Wrap Up & Happy Hour | Welcome, Lithium Battery Power | Coffee An' Networking...

Updated for 3/8/24. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

From the President's Desk | Business in Springtime Expo | ChamberSMART Lunch & Learn Recap | Legislative Happy Hour | Blue Penguin Car Wash | Coffee An' Networking at PTC...

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Business in Springtime Expo | Welcome, Blue Brick Title | Register for Florida Legislative Wrap Up & Happy Hour | Welcome, Blue Sky Roofing | Save the Date...

Updated for 2/23/24. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Lunch & Learn Series | Business in Springtime Expo | Slyce Happy Hour | MIDFLORIDA Ribbon Cutting | Welcome, Threat Angler | Ribbon Cutting Ceremony....

Updated for 2/16/24. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Business Tips for Success Luncheon | Foundation Counseling Group Ribbon Cutting | B2B Happy Hour on Thursday | Welcome New Members | Saluting Chamber Loyalty | Ambassador of the Month | Expo Early Bird Rate...

Updated for 2/9/24. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

From the President's Desk | Lunch & Learn Series | Coffee An'Networking | New initiative celebrates being there | B2B Happy Hour | Business in Springtime Expo | Ribbon Cutting...

Updated for 2/2/24. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Economist of the Year | A Look Back at a Look Ahead | Business in Springtime Expo | Business Tips for $ucce$$ | Ribbon Cutting Ceremony...

Updated for 1/26/24. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

New Lunch Leads Team | Coffee An' Networking | Lunch & Learn Series | Welcome, The Oaks of Clearwater | Business in Springtime Expo | Welcome, LIVE Hydration Spa...

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The Survey Says... | Final Days for Focus on 2024 | Live Hydration Spa Ribbon Cutting | Coffee An' Networking..

Updated for 1/12/24. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Get your tickets for Focus on 2024 | Welcome New Members | Saluting Chamber Loyalty | Ribbon-Cuttings | Ambassador of the Month | Coffee An' Networking...

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From the President's Desk | Focus on 2024 | Ribbon Cutting | Coffee An' Networking...

Updated for 12/29/23. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Happy Holidays | From Visitors with Love | Focus on 2024 | Spreading Holiday Cheer | City-wide Survey...

Updated for 12/22/23. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Holiday Hours | Spreading Holiday Cheer | Tale of the Gold Bag | Focus on 2024 | City of Largo Survey...

Updated for 12/15/23. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Chamber Business Survey | Holiday Coffee An' | Beam Signing | Focus on 2024 | Ambassador of the Month | ChamberCARES

Updated for 12/8/23. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

From the President's Desk | Holiday Luncheon Tickets | Welcome Leonardo DRS | Chamber Night at the Gardens | Focus on 2024 | 2024 Annual Business Survey...

Updated for 12/1/23. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Gift Basket Donation | Welcome, D.O.D. Coffee Roastery | Coffee An' Networking | Welcome, StretchLab Clearwater | Annual Chamber Business Survey | Scam Alert...

Updated for 11/24/23. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Happy Thanksgiving! | Holiday Luncheon Gift Basket Donations | Coffee An' Networking Holiday Edition | DRIPBaR Largo Ribbon Cutting | Chamber Night at the Gardens | Archwell Health Ribbon Cutting...

Updated for 11/17/23. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Chamber Leads Team | Ambassador of the Month | Ribbon Cuttings | Welcome New Members | Saluting Chamber Loyalty | Holiday Luncheon Tickets....

Updated for 11/10/23. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

From the President's Desk | A Taste of the Chamber | ChamberCARES! | Ribbon-Cuttings | Recent Happenings | Holiday Luncheon...

Updated for 11/3/23. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

New Chamber Board Gets to Work | Welcome, Gold State Properties | Ribbon Cuttings at The DRIPBaR Largo and Archwell Health | ChamberCARES...

Updated for 10/27/23. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Coffee An' Networking | ChamberCARES | Promoting Healthy Associations | Holiday Luncheon Sponsorships...

Updated for 10/20/23. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

2023-24 Chamber Leadership Team | Coffee An' Networking | Welcome New Members | Saluting Chamber Loyalty | Welcome, Cruise Planners | Veterinary Emergency Group Ribbon Cutting....

Updated for 10/13/23. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

A New Chamber Year | Ambassador of the Month | Coffee An'Networking | Ribbon-Cutting Celebration...

Updated for 10/6/23. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Annual Meeting | Holiday Inn Ribbon-Cutting Reception | Chamber Organization Awards | Veterinary Emergency Group Ribbon-Cutting | Chamber Community Awards | Coffee An' Networking...

Updated for 9/29/23. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

More precious than gold! | Coffee An' Networking | Welcoming The Calming Effect | Career Fair | Ribbon Cutting & Reception...

Updated for 9/22/23. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Final week for Annual Breakfast reservations | Welcome New Members | Saluting Chamber Loyalty | Welcome Clearwater Veterinary Emergency Group | Coffee An' | Welcome StretchLab Largo | Ribbon Cutting & Reception...

Updated for 9/15/23. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Ambassador of the Year | 70th Annual Meeting | Welcome Coiffure Style | Coffee An' Networking...

Updated for 9/8/23. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

From the President's Desk | Welcome New Members | 70th Annual Chamber Meeting | Reflecting on the Inspire Awards...

Updated for 9/1/23. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

We're All About Business | Welcome New Members | 70th Annual Chamber Meeting | A County Economic Update...

Updated for 8/25/23. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

2023 Inspirers | Charity Poker Party | Welcome Coiffure Style in Belleair | Reserve Rout Spot at the 70th Annual Meeting...

Updated for 8/18/23. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Thank you for attending Coffee An' Networking | Welcome New Members | Saluting Chamber Loyalty | Save the Date...

Updated for 8/11/23. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

From the President's Desk | Poker Party | Inspire Awards | Coffee An' Networking | Annual Meeting Nominations...

Updated for 8/4/23. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Inspire Award Winners | Final Weeks to Deal in | Ambassador of the Month | Ribbon-Cutting | Coffee An' Networking.....

Updated for 7/28/23. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Preparing for the Inspire Awards | Charity Poker Party | Coffee An' Networking coming up | 70th Annual Chamber Meeting...

Updated for 7/21/23. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Ribbon-Cutting celebrations | Saluting Chamber loyalty! | Welcoming new members | Coffee An' Networking coming up...

Updated for 7/14/23. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Charity Poker Party | Inspire Awards | Welcoming new members! | Coffee An' Networking coming up on August 10...

New to the Chamber Team | Charity Poker Party registration | Ribbon Cuttings | Inspire Award Nominations | Welcome New...

Updated for 6/30/23. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Chamber Holiday Office Hours | Inspire Awards nominations | Welcoming new members! | Poker Party registrations open...

Updated for 6/23/23. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

"Focus on Largo" recap | Inspire Awards sponsorships | Coffee An' Networking recap | Poker Party sponsorships | Welcome Riverchase!

Updated for 6/16/23. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Ambassador of the Month | Welcoming new members | Inspire Awards Nominations | The Chamber Poker Party is back!

Updated for 6/9/23. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

State of the City Business Breakfast | Welcoming new members | Inspire Awards nominations and sponsorships available now!

Updated for 6/2/23. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Legislative Wrap-Up Recap | Chamber Poker Party is back! | Inspire Awards nominations available | Coffee An' Networking coming up...

Updated for 5/26/23. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

State of the City Business Breakfast | PCED new website | Inspire Awards Sponsorships | New member plaque presentations...

Updated for 5/19/23. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Ambassador of the Month | Welcome New Members & Member Plaque Presentations! | Legislative Wrap Up Happy Hour | Inspire Awards...

Updated for 5/12/23. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Business in Springtime Expo recap | Florida Legislative Wrap Up & Happy Hour | Coffee An' Networking event coming up...

Updated for 5/5/23. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

President's Report | Expo this Thursday! | 2023 Homes for Pinellas Summit | Coffee An' Networking recap | Florida Legislative Wrap Up...

Updated for 4/28/23. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Business in Springtime Expo coming up | Pinellas Technical College signing | Florida Scorecard stats | Coffee An' Networking event...

Updated for 4/21/23. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

16th Chamber Ballpark Bash recap | Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony photos | Coffee An' Networking coming up | Expo Early Bird registration...

Updated for 4/14/23. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Welcoming new members and saluting Chamber loyalty! | Tour and luncheon recap | Networking event coming up | Business in Springtime

Updated for 4/7/23. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

The Chamber Ballpark Bash | B2B Happy Hour recap | Networking tips | 2023-24 Guide/Directory Ads | Ribbon-Cutting Ceremonies...

Updated for 3/31/23. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Taste of the Chamber Breakfast recap | Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony | B2B Happy Hour this Thursday | 16th Ballpark Bash tickets...

Updated for 3/24/23. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Speakers Panel Luncheon coming up | Ambassador of the Month | Welcoming new Members! | Ribbon-Cutting Ceremonies coming up...

Updated for 3/17/23. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Coffee An' networking recap | Ribbon-Cutting Ceremonies coming up | Signature Speakers Panel Luncheon | The Ballpark Bash is back!...

Updated for 3/10/23. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

From the President's Desk | Taste of the Chamber Membership Drive | Ribbon-Cutting coming up | B2B Happy Hour networking...

Updated for 3/3/23. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Annual Capitol Fly-In recap | Coffee An' Networking coming up next week | Taste of the Chamber Membership Drive

Updated for 2/24/23. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

B2B Happy Hour recap | Welcome new members! | Saluting Chamber loyalty | Coffee An' Networking coming up

Updated for 2/17/23. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Chamber 101 for new Members | Excel Workshop recap | B2B Happy Hour coming up | Ambassador of the Month | Coffee An' event...

Updated for 2/10/23. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Focus on 2023 Recap & Economist of the Year | Business Survey Results | Excel Workshop | B2B Happy Hour networking coming up...

Updated for 2/3/23. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

From the President's desk | Ribbon-Cutting recap | Excel workshop at PTC | B2B Happy Hour networking coming up

Updated for 1/27/23. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Networking event recap | Welcome new Members & Saluting Chamber loyalty | Ribbon-Cutting coming up | Excel Workshop at PTC

Updated for 1/20/23. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Last chance to complete the 2023 Business Survey | Focus on 2023 Economic Forecast event | Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony coming up...

Updated for 1/13/23. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

2023 Business Survey | Focus on 2023: Economic Forecast Panel | Coffee An' Networking coming up | Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony...

Updated for 1/6/23. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Business Survey 2023 | Caribbean Casino Party Fundraiser | Coffee An' Networking event | Ribbon-Cutting Ceremonies coming up

Updated for 12/30/22. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Wishing you a healthy and prosperous 2023!| Networking events & Ribbon-Cutting Ceremonies coming up | Casino Night Party...

Updated for 12/23/22. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Annual Holiday Luncheon Recap | ChamberCARES Program Recap | Coffee An' Networking and Casino Night coming up in January...

Updated for 12/16/22. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

B2B Happy Hour Recap | Annual Holiday Luncheon this Thursday! | Casino Night in January - tickets available now!

Updated for 12/9/22. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Networking events and fundraisers coming up...| Chamber team visits McKim & Creed | Focus on 2023: Economic Forecast Forum

Updated for 12/2/22. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

B2B Happy Hour Networking event coming up | The annual Holiday Luncheon | PowerPoint Workshop at PTC | ChamberCARES Program...

Updated for 11/25/22. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony recap | Events coming up: B2B Happy Hour, Annual Holiday Luncheon and PowerPoint Workshop at PTC!

Updated for 11/18/22. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Ribbon-Cutting recap | Saluting Chamber Loyalty | Annual Holiday Luncheon coming up | ChamberSMART: PowerPoint Workshop...

Updated for 11/11/22. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Casino Night and a Ribbon-Cutting are coming up! | November is Largo Small Business Month | Support of the Be a Santa to a Senior...

Updated for 11/04/22. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

From the President's desk... Casino Night Party coming up, Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony, B2B Happy Hour Networking and the Holiday Luncheon...

Updated for 10/14/22. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Business Showcase Recap | Welcome New Members! | Networking event coming up | Casino Night tickets available now...

69th Annual Meeting & Awards Breakfast Recap | Networking event at Girls Inc | Casino Night Fundraiser: sponsorships and tickets available...

Updated for 10/14/22. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Executive Committee 22-23 first official meeting | Business Showcase Halloween Edition Savings | Annual Meetings tickets available...

Updated for 10/7/22. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

The Annual Meeting and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony are coming up | Halloween Business Expo | Coffee An' Networking registration...

Updated for 9/30/22. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Events for this week postponed | Check out the Events Calendar for more...

From the President's Desk | Chamber Citizen of the Year Announced | Chamber101 Lunch Meeting for New Members...

Updated for 9/2/22. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Board Planning Session recap | Annual Meeting and Casino Night sponsorships available now | Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony coming up...

Updated for 8/26/22. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

13 Annual Inspire Awards recap & photos | Welcome new members! | Networking events coming up...

Updated for 8/19/22. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Coffee An' Networking event coming up | The Annual Meeting & Awards Breakfast registration is open | New Member welcome!

Updated for 8/12/22. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Inspire Award Winners Announced! Tickets available now | First Responders Job Fair | Coffee An' Networking event coming up | Member Plaque...

Updated for 8/5/22. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

B2B Happy Hour Recap | Inspire Awards ticket available now! | New Member Plaque presentation | More events coming up...

Updated for 7/29/22. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Lunch with Spectrum Reach | Inspire Awards Reception tickets on sale | Networking events coming up... | Join the Ambassadors Team!

Updated for 7/22/22. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Welcome new members & saluting Chamber loyalty! | One week left for Inspire nominations | B2B Happy Hour networking coming up...

Updated for 7/15/22. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony | Happy Hour Networking coming up | Inspire Awards & Annual Chamber Awards nomination forms available...

Updated for 7/8/22. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Nominations open for Annual Awards and the Inspire Awards | Coffee An' Networking recap | Ribbon-Cutting ceremony & grand opening...

Updated for 7/1/22. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Welcome New Members! | Chamber Holiday Office Hours | Inspire Awards Sponsorships Available | The Ambassador of the Month is...

Updated for 6/24/22. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Recap | Inspire Awards Nominations & Sponsorships are now available | Member Plaque presentations for new members...

Updated for 6/17/22. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

WLC Speakers Panel Breakfast Recap | Social Media for Business Course | Register for the Coffee An' Networking event today!

Updated for 6/10/22. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

President's Report | Social Media Course | Student of the Month Scholarship Recipient | Ribbon-Cutting Ceremonies coming up...

Updated for 6/3/22. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

WLC Speakers Panel Breakfast | Social Media for Business Professionals Course | Ribbon-Cutting Ceremonies coming up...

Updated for 5/27/22. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

State of the City Breakfast Reflections | Speakers Panel tickets available now | Social Media for Business Course | Ribbon-Cutting Ceremonies...

Updated for 5/20/22. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Welcome new members! | Register for the WLC Speakers Panel today | Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony this Thursday | Ambassador of the month...

Updated for 5/13/22. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

A Taste of the Chamber Business Breakfast recap | State of the City Breakfast tickets available now | Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for new member...

Updated for 5/6/22. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

President's Report | More photos from our Expo | State of the City Breakfast is coming up | New Member Welcome with our Ambassadors...

Updated for 4/29/22. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

A Taste of the Chamber Breakfast | Expo Recap & Photos | FACP Regional Meeting | Directory & Go-To-Guide Ads Deadline

Updated for 4/22/22. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

The Expo is this week! Free to the public | Welcome new members! | Ribbon-Cutting Ceremonies and more...

Updated for 4/15/22. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Coffee An' Networking recap | The Ambassador of the Month is... | The Expo is next week - open to the public! | Directory ads available...

Updated for 4/8/22. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Letter from the President | New Member Plaque Presentation | Advertising opportunities available in our 2022-23 Go-to-Guide...

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Coffee An' Networking, Ribbon-Cutting and Expo coming up | Tampa Bay’s 101 Top Workplaces | 2022-23 Go-to-Guide Ads are on sale now...

Updated for 3/25/22. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

The Chamber hosts meeting with the City of Largo Housing Manager | Networking events coming up | The next Student of the Month is...

Updated for 3/18/22. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Welcome New Members! | Ambassador of the Month | Happy Hour & Coffee An' Networking events coming up | Directory Ads available now...

Updated for 3/11/22. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Events coming up: Legislative Wrap Up & Happy Hour and Business in Springtime Expo | 2022-23 Directory Ads are on sale now!

Updated for 3/4/22. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

From the President's Desk... The Expo is coming up! | Ambassadors Happy Hour recap | SiteOne Landscape Ribbon-Cutting ceremony...

Updated for 2/25/22. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

The Springtime Expo is Back! | B2B Happy Hour recap and events coming up | Check out our Business Leads Teams...

Updated for 2/18/22. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Thank you to our Ambassadors of the Month! | The Excel Workshop and B2B Happy Hour are this Thursday. | The Expo is back! Register for it today.

Updated for 2/11/22. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Coffee An' Networking and Ribbon-Cutting Recap | The Excel Workshop is next week - register today! | B2B Happy Hour coming up...

Updated for 2/4/22. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Focus on 2022: Economic Forecast event recap! | Register for the first Excel Workshop at PTC. | Student of the Month Scholarship Recipient announced...

Updated for 1/28/22. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Saluting Chamber Loyalty! | Registrations are open for upcoming Coffee An' Networking and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony events | Workshops available...

Updated for 1/21/22. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Tallahassee Fly-In recap and photos! | Registrations are open for our upcoming Ribbon-Cutting and Coffee An' Networking events...

Updated for 1/14/22. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Don't miss our upcoming events! Focus on 2022. Coffee An' Networking and Ribbon-Cutting ceremonies... Register today!

Updated for 1/7/22. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Register for the Focus 2022 Panel today! | Networking events and ribbon-cutting ceremonies coming up...

Updated for 12/31/21. The Friday New Year's Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Your CP Chamber Board of Directors wishes you a Happy New Year! | Registrations for the Focus 2022 Panel are now open!

Updated for 12/24/21. This Friday Holiday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

2021 Wrap-up: Thank you for your participation in all of our programs throughout the year! Happy Holidays & Happy New Year!

Updated for 12/17/21. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Welcoming new members & saluting chamber loyalty. | Our signature event, Focus on 2022, is coming up on January 25th - tickets available now!

Updated for 12/10/21. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Holiday Season events coming up - register under the Events calendar! | The next Chamber's Education Fund scholarship recipient...

Holiday Events coming up: Coffee An' Networking & Holiday Luncheon. Focus Economic Forecast Panel is back - register for this January event...

Last week for Holiday Gift Basket donations | Coffee An' Networking event coming up next week | The Holiday Luncheon is on Dec. 14!

Updated for 11/26/21. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

The Chamber will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 25 and Friday Nov. 26 | Register for upcoming holiday events | Happy Thanksgiving!

Updated for 11/19/21. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Saluting Chamber loyalty and welcoming new members! Ambassadors Team kick-off meeting and tickets for the Holiday Luncheon are available now.

Updated for 11/12/21. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

We have a lot of exciting events coming up! Plus, your Chamber and Ambassadors Team is meeting and welcoming new members...

Updated for 11/05/21. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

The 2021-22 Board of Directors and the Executive Committee met for the first time last week! We have our first 2021 scholarship recipient...

Updated for 10/29/21. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Thank you to all of the new members for joining our Chamber and thank you to our members for renewing for another year! More information on events...

Updated for 10/22/21. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Coffee An' Networking Event recap and a lot more exciting events coming up! Check out our Events Calendar for more...

Updated for 10/14/21. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Networking events coming up: Coffee An' and B2B Happy Hour... More photos from our Annual Meeting and the new Ambassadors Team!

Updated for 10/08/21. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Reflecting on last week's Annual Meeting & Awards Breakfast - thank you everyone for joining us! Looking forward to our next upcoming event...

Updated for 10/01/21. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Our Annual Meeting & Awards Breakfast is this Thursday! We have a Coffee An' Networking event coming up. It's Great to Belong!

Updated for 9/24/21. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Annual Chamber Meeting - Reservations closing soon! Welcoming new members & announcing this month's ChamberSHOP! winner...

Updated for 9/17/21. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Welcome new Silver Tier member! Tickets are available for our Annual Meeting & Awards Breakfast. We have ribbon-cutting ceremonies coming up...

Updated for 9/10/21. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Tickets are available for the 68th Annual Chamber Meeting & Awards Breakfast! Ribbon-Cuttings are coming up in the next following weeks...

Updated for 9/3/21. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

August was a busy month! Check out photos from our Coffee An' Networking event and the Leadership Planning Session. The Chamber Awards are coming up...

Updated for 8/27/21. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

The Inspire Awards were held last week! Check out the photos and video of the event. The Annual Chamber Meeting & Awards is coming up in...

Updated for 8/20/21. The Friday Edition E-Connection is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for...

Saluting Chamber loyalty and welcoming a dozen new members! Thank you all for being a part of our Chamber! Click to read more...

Updated for 8/13/21. The Friday Edition E-Connection Newsletter is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for…

The Inspire Awards are next week! Reserve your tickets today! Our next Coffee An' Networking event is coming up on the 24th...

Updated for 8/6/21. The Friday Edition E-Connection Newsletter is updated with the latest members' promotions and offerings. Click for more...

Chamber Needs Workforce Survey! The Inspire Awards are coming up - purchase your tickets!

Updated for 7/30/21... The last BizReach edition! Members' promotions and offerings will move to our E-Connection Newsletter...

Events coming up in August! Eight-time Emmy Award winning journalist to emcee the Inspire Awards 2021...

Updated for 7/23/21... Last month for BizReach - members' promotions will move to our E-Connection Newsletter!

Update on the new Largo City Hall project. Chamber events coming up: Inspire Awards, Annual Chamber Awards, ribbon-cuttings and Coffee An'...

Updated for 7/16/21... Last month for BizReach - members' promotions will move to our E-Connection Newsletter!

The Chamber is accepting nominations for the Inspire Awards and the Chamber Community Awards. Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony this week...

Updated for 7/9/21... Last month for BizReach - members promotions will move to our E-Connection Newsletter!

Nominations for the Inspire Awards are being accepted! Register for a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony...

Updated for 7/2/21... Last month for BizReach - members promotions will move to our E-Connection Newsletter!

The Chamber will be closed Monday, July 5th... We have two big events coming up where the Chamber will be honoring individuals in our community

Updated for 6/25/21, with the latest member promotions and offerings...

The ChamberCARES program in support of Be a Santa to a Senior is starting with Christmas in July! We welcome new members & more events...

Updated for 6/18/21. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is...

Our first major event of the year was a success! Inspire Awards nominations are being accepted now, and the ChamberSHOP winner is...

Updated for 6/11/21. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd Newsletter entitled BizReach. This is...

We have a lot of events lined up! Register now for the Speakers Panel and the Coffee An' & submit a nomination for the Inspire Awards...

Updated for 6/4/21. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled BizReach. This is...

Major Event Registration - Speakers Panel 2021: COVID & The Workforce What's Next? Nomination forms for the Inspire Awards are now available

Updated for 5/28/21. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is...

The Chamber President Tom Morrissette was the recipient of the Rotary Club of Pinellas Park’s First Annual 2021 Hero Awards.

Updated for 5/21/21. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is...

We are welcoming more members & we're saluting Chamber loyalty! Leads teams are back and running, and we have a lot of events lined up...

Updated for 5/14/21. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is...

Networking events coming up... The Women Leadership Committee presents the 2021 Speakers Panel - tickets available now!

Updated for 5/7/2021. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is...

Events coming up: B2B Happy Hour networking at The Haus Coffee Shop & The Women Leadership Committee Speakers Panel in June...

Updated for 4/30/2021. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is…

We have a lot of events lined up - check them out on our events calendar! And the second ChamberSHOP! winner is...

Updated for 4/23/2021. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is…

Saluting Chamber loyalty & welcoming new members! Currently looking for sponsors for our Women Leadership Speakers Panel event...

Updated for 4/16/2021. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is…

Chamber events are coming up - there is so much happening! Sponsorship packages are now available for the June WLC Speakers Panel...

Updated for 4/9/2021. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is…

More events lined up for the upcoming months! Also, there is still time to register for the 2021 Business Hurricane Summit...

Updated for 4/2/2021. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is…

Wishing all a very Happy Easter! B2B Happy Hour event coming up & more...

Updated for 3/26/2021. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is…

A new campaign has launched - ChamberSHOP! Welcoming new members at the Chamber 101 Coffee meeting and more...

Updated for 3/19/2021. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is…

In this week's E-Connection we salute Chamber loyalty and we welcome new members! The Directory Ads deadline is extended to...

Updated for 3/12/2021. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is…

A new community initiative has launched - ChamberCARES! The Central Pinellas Directory & Guide has plenty of advertising opportunities! Pinellas County virtual fair...

Updated for 3/5/2021. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is…

From the President's desk: meeting with the Pinellas Legislative Delegation, March Madness and more...

Updated for 2/26/2021. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is…

Anything goes in this edition! From networking events, to our Go-to-Guide, to Ribbon-Cutting ceremonies...

Updated for 2/19/2021. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is…

Thank you to our members! Saluting Chamber loyalty and welcoming new members. Advertising in our 2021/22 Chamber Go-to-Guide and all about ribbon cuttings...

Updated for 2/12/2021. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is…

The business survey results are in! PSTA new buses, Chamber Trustees making news...

Updated for 2/5/2021. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is…

President's Report, February 2021; Networking events and more...

Updated for 1/29/2021. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is…

Check out our free events! Virtual workshop, Ribbon-Cutting, Coffee An'...

Updated for 1/22/2021. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is…

Saluting Chamber Loyalty! Welcoming new members and new staff at the Chamber. Free, members-only virtual workshop, register at...

Updated for 1/15/2021. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is…

Please check your email and respond!

Your Voice Matters, this year more than ever!

The annual Chamber Business Survey will be distributed to you in the next day or two. We hope to gain insight on how your business is doing, your workforce issues and the…

Updated for 1/08/2021. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is…

Happy 2021! Cheers to a brighter year.

Making it one is a personal resolution. I don’t think I’ll ever again take for granted seeing family, travelling or even going to a movie. Hope to do all this and more before we sing another Auld Lang Syne...

Updated for 12/31/2020. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is…

A great 2021 business resolution!

Chamber Leads Teams build connections, friendships

The Chamber’s Leads Teams program is about to kick-off its 12th year. If you’re looking for some camaraderie and the potential of new business referrals, now’s the time to…

Happy New Year!

May your 2021 be merry and bright!

Your Chamber Team:

Tom, Kelvin and Karen

Chamber New Year Hours

Closed Thursday, Dec. 31 and Friday, Jan. 1

Updated for 12/24/2020. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is…

Happy Holidays!

May your 2021 be merry and bright!

Your Chamber Team:

Tom, Kelvin and Karen

Chamber Holiday Hours

Christmas –Closed Thursday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 25

New Years – Closed Thursday, Dec. 31 and Friday, Jan. 1

Updated for 12/18/2020. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is…

Thanks to everyone who participated and donated to the Holiday Follies Chamber Education Fund program that recently streamed live. It was presented by the Chamber Women's Leadership Committee...

Updated for 12/11/2020. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is…

Please join us this Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 7pm online for the first ever Chamber Holiday Follies presented by the Women's Leadership Committee. You don't have to wait until the show to contribute to the Chambers Education Fund! Donations have begun flowing in…

Updated for 12/4/2020. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is…

Season’s Greetings to all!

While this may not be a traditional holiday season, it won’t be soon forgotten. As time passes, we’ll probably recall it more than all others we’ve celebrated. I experienced many big snowstorms my 42 years in New England, yet the…

Updated for 11/27/2020. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is…

Happy Thanksgiving!

Our best wishes to you for a wonderful holiday and sincere thanks for all your support during this challenging year!

Tom Morrissette, President

Kelvin Mack, Social Media & Technologies Director

Karen Waterkeyn, Receptionist & Visitor…

Updated for 11/20/2020. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is…

Help Grow Your Chamber! Get $50 Each Recruit and $1,000 in Biz Training!

Won’t you help? The “We’re Chamber Strong!” campaign is now underway. The aim is to promote the essential role of the Chamber in assisting businesses while helping to grow our membership…

Updated for 11/13/2020. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is…

WE’RE CHAMBER STRONG! IS UNDERWAY – A group of volunteers show their Chamber Spirit at a recent sales training to help drum up Chamber membership. Sandler Training’s Rob Howard and Shelly Starks led the session. They’re partnered with “We’re Chamber Strong!”

Updated for 11/6/2020. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is…

Well, it’s November, the month of giving thanks. And there’s nothing to be more thankful about than 2020 almost behind us! At least that’s what the polls show! 😊

-----Your Chamber is gearing up for 2021 with some plans to lift us up from this downer year.…

Updated for 10/30/2020. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is…

Help Grow Your Chamber! Get $50 Each Recruit!

Won’t you help! Your Chamber recently kicked-off a new initiative “We’re Chamber Strong!” to promote the essential role we play in assisting businesses while helping to grow our membership base.

Updated for 10/23/2020. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is…

We’re Chamber Strong! And we need you!

Your Chamber recently kicked-off a new initiative “We’re Chamber Strong!” to promote the essential role we play in assisting businesses while helping to grow our membership base. It’s in partnership with our friends…

The Chamber’s Government Advocacy Panel (GAP) and Economic Development Committee have recommended a NO vote on Amendment 2. While the question is straightforward, the decision on whether to support or oppose it involves unintended consequences. Mainly, having…

This month officially starts a new Chamber Program Year and we’re kicking it off with an initiative called “We’re Chamber Strong!”

-----It’s a pro-Chamber messaging and business recruitment campaign...

Updated for 10/16/2020. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is…

Updated for 10/9/2020. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is…

Updated for 10/2/2020. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is…

Your Chamber will host a Largo City Commission Candidates Forum this Thursday, Sept. 24 at 8:30 a.m. It will be a live Zoom broadcast. The program will be available after the live event with a link on the Chamber’s website www.CentralChamber.biz and on our…

WELCOME LIBERATE PHYSICIAN CENTERS! COVID has delayed some of our outreach, so it was a pleasure to recently meet and officially welcome Debbie Imus of Liberate Physician Centers to the Chamber. Liberate provides customized cannabis programs to the community…

Your Chamber President Tom Morrissette was among those who attended the "Rise to Shine" campaign kickoff last week at Pier 60. Rise to Shine is an effort to promote Pinellas County's mask and social distancing rules to visitors. Steve Hayes of Visit St. Pete…

Updated for 9/25/2020. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is…

Updated for 9/18/2020. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is…

Updated for 9/11/2020. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is…

Updated for 9/04/2020. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is…

The Chamber’s Government Advocacy Panel (GAP) recently held a forum for candidates in the one contested Largo City Commisioners race. For Seat 3, its three-term incumbent Curtis Holmes being challenged by Eric Gerard seen in photo with Chamber Chairman Rob…

September greetings!

As I’m sure is the case with everyone, 2020 continues to be a year of firsts. It’s the first time in my 34-years of association leadership for a “do-over” of our Program of Work – our annually adopted goals and strategies.

Updated for 8/28/2020. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is…

A “VISIT” UPDATE: Steve Hayes, President/CEO of Visit St. Pete-Clearwater, reported on COVID-19 tourism trends and survey findings at a joint hybrid meeting of the Chamber’s Economic Development and Government Advocacy committee last week. By all indicators,…

Updated for 8/21/2020. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is…

Saluting Chamber Loyalty!

Our sincere thanks to the following businesses who renewed during the past four weeks. Their continued loyalty is inspiring! To learn more about them, please visit www.CentralChamber.biz

Updated for 8/14/2020. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is…

The Chamber Economic Development Committee and Government Advocacy Panel presents

Pinellas County Tourism: COVID and Beyond

Thursday, August 20 - 8:00 to 9:30 a.m.

Guest: Steve Hayes, President/CEO of Visit St. Pete/Clearwater (VSPC).

Updated for 8/07/2020. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is…

Updated for 7/31/2020. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is…

There’s no denying we’re well into the dog days of Florida summer. And this year we get the added pleasure of hiding our misery under a mask. We’re living history folks!

To adapt to these new times, your Chamber is refining it programs and services to better…

It’s a fact – after the Great Pandemic of 1919 came the Roaring 20s! And Jeff and Ellen Petracco of Wealth Builders/Value Properties know the importance of being counted now for when the nation is fully recovered. The U.S. Census counts every person in the…

Updated for 7/24/2020. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is…

Saluting Chamber Loyalty!

Our sincere thanks to the following businesses who renewed during the past four weeks. Their continued loyalty is inspiring! To learn more about them, please visit www.CentralChamber.biz

Updated for 7/17/2020. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is…

Among the Chamber’s first in-person meetings is our Pinellas Southwest Leads Team at Village Inn on Walsingham. Here Jeff Cross of Cross Signs talks to members on the meeting’s virtual platform along with Team Captain Karen Gonzalez of Business & Family…

Updated for 7/10/2020. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is…

Is it July already?

Talk about a time warp! Does anyone else feel like it’s still around St. Patrick’s Day when this whole COVID mess began here?

Well I hope all of you got to enjoy the 4th holiday in some fashion during this scary…

Updated for 7/3/2020. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is…

Last week, the Chamber’s Pinellas West Leads Team at Village Inn on Walsingham met both in person and virtually. It was a great time for the group, and many business leads were exchanged. Our other three teams are continuing to meet virtually, but will begin…

Updated for 6/26/2020. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is…

The Chamber’s Economic Development and Gov't Advocacy committees held a live and virtual hybrid session last week. It included a jobs report from CareerSource Pinellas and updates by representatives of several industry sectors and local/county governments. If…

Celebrate your return to business or your grand opening with a Chamber Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony. Cost is $150. Includes photo/video placement on Chamber social media platforms and a copy for your business to share. Call us to book a date/time today! Last week,…

Updated for 6/19/2020. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is…

Updated for 6/12/2020. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is…

Chamber COVID-19 Business Survey IV Findings

Thanks to everyone who responded to our COVID-19 Business Survey IV conducted last Thursday 6/4 thru Monday 6/8. It was distributed to 560 businesses and 48 responded, about 8.5%. Here’s what you told us...

Updated for 6/5/2020. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is…

Welcome to a “temporary” normal.

As we continue in a time like no other in recent history, it’s good to see business activity resume. It will be a bit before we’re back to where we were in February, but we will get back. Unlike 9/11 (shoes off, body…

Updated for 5/29/2020. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is…

Members of the Chamber’s Economic Development Committee and Government Advocacy Panel (GAP) met again virtually last week. There were 28 representatives on the call. Reports were provided from various community sectors including City of Largo, Pinellas County,…

Updated for 5/22/2020. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is…

The Chamber 801 West Bay Drive, Largo office has been open Monday thru Friday since the onset of COVID-19. We’ve assisted many member businesses and the general public in a wide variety of ways during this time.

Regrettably, to offset a decrease in the…

Updated for 5/15/2020. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is…

Chamber COVID-19 Business Survey III Findings

Thanks to everyone who responded to our COVID-19 Business Survey III conducted last Tuesday 5/5 thru Friday 5/8. It was distributed to 560 businesses and 76 responded, more than 13%. Here’s what you told us:

Updated for 5/8/2020. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is…

Relief. Restart. Recover. Reimagine!

It’s the progression path many chambers across the state – including ours – has adopted in response to the pandemic. And, as we begin the slow, methodical move to a new normalcy, I hope you continue to find…

Updated for 4/24/2020. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is business updates from Chamber members, including member offerings and more. Please take the time to review.

Updated for 5/1/2020. During these unprecedented times, your Chamber has implemented a 2nd weekly Newsletter entitled: BizReach. This is business updates from Chamber members, including member offerings and more. Please take the time to review.

Many Chambers and business associations in the region have united with a rallying call: “We are in this together! We are stronger together! Thank you for supporting local businesses! And we challenge you to do the same. Get your family, friends, employees,…

Chambers are Essential!

The following thoughts are from Shari Pash, who works with chambers across the country on best practices. In 2018, she facilitated your Chamber’s Board of Directors Planning Session. A strategic plan was established and continues to…

Thanks to everyone who responded to our COVID-19 Survey conducted last Wednesday 4/8 thru Friday 4/10. It was distributed to 348 businesses and 88 responded, about 39%.

As expected, when compared to our survey the week of March 23, there’s been a downward…

Greetings from a strange new world!

I hope this message finds all of you and your loved ones healthy, happy and safe.

Hard to believe just five weeks ago I was telling you about all the great programs and events we had lined up for…

Business as Un-usual!

Your Chamber is working to keep us all engaged during this challenging time. We’ve gone Zoom with our four Chamber Leads Teams and have held a virtual Happy Hour and Coffee An’Networking just this morning. We’ll be introducing other ways…

Jeff and Ellen Petracco of Wealth Builder and Value Properties know they count! And you need to be counted, too. You should have already received your invitation by mail to participate in the 2020 Census.

Follow Facts, Not Fear.

Your Chamber and our partners at the Florida Chamber of Commerce urge you to be cautious but not fearful when it comes to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The Florida Chamber is the official state chapter of the National Safety Council, and…

Nate Cocco of State Farm/Team Cocco and Chamber Chairman-Elect knows he counts! And you need to be counted, too. Beginning this week, U.S. households will start receiving invitations in the mail to participate in the 2020 Census.

We’re Just Right!

It’s the theme of this year’s Chamber Membership Growth Campaign from April 1 to May 20, and we’re looking for your help. We want to provide each new business to the Chamber with an incentives/benefits packet.

Area high school students take part in the 4th annual “National Signing Day” ceremony last week at the Pinellas Technical College Clearwater Campus. They signed a letter of intent to enroll in a career technical training program at the school.

U.S. January…

The Recent Wine Tasting presented by the Women's Leadership Committee raised funds for the Chamber's Education Foundation.

Are you a part of a Chamber Committee?

Not only are Chamber Committees great for networking, they are very active while keeping you in…

“The first step toward a better future is the ability to envision it.”

Tony Dungy, NFL Coach, Player and Author

These words of inspiration grace our annual Economist of the Year trophy presented at the Chamber’s Focus on 2020: A Tampa Bay Economic Forecast…

A Chamber delegation got plenty accomplished representing regional businesses last week in Tallahassee!

Workforce development programs and education services topped discussions...

At our January WLC Meeting, committee Chair Pang Thao, Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway and Vice-Chair Tracy Hampton of Key Palm Insurance introduced Speed Networking. We recently made it to Urbaniak Plastic Surgery and Medical Spa and met with Dr. Ginger…

A new beginning!

At this time each year we get a gift – 365 empty pages to fill with a chapter of our lives. And, in 2020 we even get a bonus day – February 29.

For the past 35 years, I’ve kept myself organized with one of those black…

Wishing you all the best in 2020!

Your Chamber Team: Tom, Kelvin and Rezi

Chamber Holiday Hours:

New Years – Office closes 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31

All day Wednesday, Jan. 1

Happy Holidays!

Wishing you all the best in 2020!

Your Chamber Team: Tom, Kelvin and Rezi

Chamber Holiday Hours

Christmas –Closed Tue. Dec. 24 and Wed. Dec. 25

New Years – Office closes 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31

All day Wednesday, Jan. 1

It's for the Kids! 2019 Chamber Annual Holiday Luncheon

Last Friday, we celebrated the 2019 Chamber Annual Holiday Luncheon, a signature event presented by the Women's Leadership Committee (WLC). The event was hosted at the Holiday Inn Clearwater Beach…

The annual Chamber Business Survey has been distributed via email to all members of the organization. It will remain open through Friday, Jan. 3.

Tis the time of year when celebrations and family gatherings edge out meetings and late-night conference calls; when budget reviews take a back seat to a glass of cheer with good friends.

Celebrating 50 Years of Friendship between Largo, FL and Kami City, Japan.

Thanks to the following businesses that renewed their membership with us the past month. We appreciate the loyalty!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Our best wishes to you for a wonderful holiday and sincere thanks for all your support during the year!

Tom Morrissette, President, Kelvin Mack, Events & Community Outreach Director, Rezarta Marini, Receptionist-Visitor Desk Associate

Pinellas Defense Contracting Forum

On February 19, Pinellas County Economic Development partnered with St. Petersburg College and General Dynamics to hold a Defense Contracting Forum. Roughly 150 attendees were able to take part in a discussion about national…

Labor shortages. Political strife. Trade tariffs. Election 2020. What will it mean for our economy in the year to come? Focus on 2020: A Tampa Bay Economic Forecast is Thursday, January 23, 2020 from 7:30 to 9:30a.m. Members making news…Chamber Trustee Valley…

Incentives have been renewed for the Sign Replacement Grant, and for the Housing Infill Program. City of Largo monthly update.

More people are utilizing the St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE) Airport with the June Passenger report showing an increase of 5%.

LARGO — Pinellas Sheriff Bob Gualtieri has been named sheriff of the year by the National Sheriffs' Association. The Ferris E. Lucas Sheriff of the Year award is given to an active sheriff “who has made outstanding contributions to law enforcement and the…

The Regional Competitiveness Report takes a comprehensive look at Tampa Bay’s strengths and weaknesses across a diverse set of indicators, and measures our performance against 19 benchmark communities nationwide.

LARGO — After more than three years of planning, construction will finally begin on Largo’s first mixed-use project, West Bay Lofts, on June 5.