St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce

About St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce

The St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce shall be the preeminent leader of business in order to ensure the economic growth and vitality of all our community. The St. Petersburg Area Chamber convenes key players through the region to ensure St. Pete is the best place to live, work and play, and facilitates programs and events to become a community for start-ups and entrepreneurs. The St. Petersburg Area Chamber also educates leaders, mobilizes members on local issues, provides networking and marketing opportunities and creates better ways for members to benefit from the natural St. Petersburg tourism destination. The chamber offers every member the sense of belonging to the city and business community.

“We celebrate the entrepreneurs and founders as the heroes of our community…we ensure all those wanting to create are supported to feel that they are safe, they belong here and they matter to our community.”
Chris Steinocher
President & CEO
St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce

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Mike Swesey at St. Pete EDC

Mike Swesey

President & CEO

Contact for site selectors and companies considering relocation to or expansion in St. Pete

Samantha LoGrasso

Business Recruitment Manager

Contact for general inquiries and  initial exploration of St. Pete as a business location

Morgan Lazzara

Chief of Staff

Contact for CEO, Board, committees

Visit us in St. Pete

The St. Pete EDC is located at 111 2nd Ave NE, Ste. 610, St. Petersburg, FL 33701.  Parking is available in the Plaza LAZ lot located next to the building; use GPS for 221 1st St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, which is near the entrance located on 1st Street N. between 2nd and 3rd Avenues.  

Parking is $5/hour for the first 3 hours and $20 thereafter; it is a card payment facility only (no cash). Visitor parking is on the 1st and 4th floors; please note there is no handicapped access from the parking garage above the first floor. 

There is also surrounding street parking; pay with ParkMobile or in the Sundial Garage located 2 blocks away.

Connect to St. Pete

We’ll put you in touch with the people, places, and programs you need to explore St. Pete as a new location for your business.

General Inquiries

We've moved! The St. Pete EDC office is now at 111 2nd Ave NE, Ste 610, St Petersburg, FL 33701