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A Working Building is better than a Vacant Land"
Public Policy Council
The March Public Policy Council meeting consisted of great insight on the demolition request of the 400 Block Building. Chamber members also received important updates from the Task Forces.
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Coffee Chat with Commissioner Welch
Advocacy
The St. Petersburg Chamber was delighted to host a coffee chat meeting with Commissioner Ken Welch. Chamber members gathered to listen to Commissioner Welch focusing on; core services, long term strategic solutions and emerging issues.
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Legislative Reception
Advocacy
On March 16th, Chamber members and future members are invited to an interactive opportunity to discuss business victories and ongoing priorities with the Pinellas County Legislative Delegation.
Senator Jeff Brandes,
Representative Kathleen Peters,
Representative Dwight Dudley and
Representative Darryl Rouson will be in attendance.
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Picture by Tampa Bay Times
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Gondola System
Transportation
The City of St. Petersburg recently applied for a federal transportation grant that required innovative transportation options, such as Darryl LeClair's proposed gondola system.
Chamber members interested in hearing his plans for a gondola flying cart system will not want to miss the Transportation Task Force meeting on March 22nd.
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St. Pete leaders aim to muffle off-site noise from downtown clubs
The St. Petersburg Tribune
On Thursday, the council amended a city code to prevent club owners from directing the sound from loudspeakers into the streets or at neighboring businesses and buildings.
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St. Pete mayor, chamber leader, formally launch 'Baseball Forever' campaign
The Tampa Tribune
Following the Rays' annual Fan Fest at Tropicana Field, Kriseman and Chris Steinocher, President of St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce, pumped up fans across the street at Ferg's Sports Bar and Grill and gave out T-shirts bearing the "Baseball Forever" slogan.
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Picture by Tampa Bay Times
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Preservationists' bid to block demolition of St. Petersburg buildings denied
Tampa Bay Times
The city's Development Review Commission voted Wednesday to allow the owners to demolish the early 20th century Pheil Hotel and Theater and Central National Bank. The two buildings are located on the block that stretches from Central Avenue to First Avenue S and Fourth Street to Fifth Street.
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First Pier workshop scheduled as presidential preference primary polls close
SaintPetersBlog
The first public workshop to discuss the Pier Approach is scheduled for 7 to 9 p.m. March 15 at USF St. Pete in the Student Center Ballroom. There will not be a formal presentation by the design team, W-Architecture and the local firm Wannemacher-Jensen, but the team will provide a quick overview of initial concepts. From there the team wants to hear from residents.
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Downtown Waterfront Task Force Meeting
Thursday, March 10th
8:00AM - 9:00AM
Chamber Boardroom
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Sustainability Task Force Meeting
Thursday, March 17th
8:00AM - 9:00AM
Chamber Boardroom
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Transportation Task Force Meeting
Gondola System
Tuesday, March 22nd
1:00PM - 2:00PM
Chamber Boardroom
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St. Pete Chamber Political Action Committee (PAC) Meeting
Tuesday, March 24th
8:30AM - 9:30AM
Chamber Boardroom
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Education Task Force Meeting
Tuesday, March 29th
8:00AM - 9:00AM
Chamber Boardroom
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