July 15, 2016 
Public Policy Coffee Chat
Tuesday, July 19th 
 
Connect with District 70 State Representative Darryl Rouson.  Coffee Chats are exclusive opportunities for Chamber members and elected officials to have an informal conversation at a local Chamber business.

Popcorn & Politics
Advocacy
 
Tuesday evening, members of the St. Petersburg Area Chamber and the community had the opportunity to meet face to face with candidates running in the upcoming primary election.

Downtown Waterfront/Pier Task Force Meeting
Advocacy
 
Wednesday's Pier/Downtown Waterfront Task Force Meeting attracted a robust group of over fifty-members eager to learn more about the progress of the Pier Project. 

St. Petersburg Pier Survey
Downtown Waterfront/Pier
 
The Pier Survey has been reopened! Please take this short questionnaire so the Chamber can better advocate on behalf of the business community. Make your voice heard on one of our city's most important decisions!

In the News 

DOT proposes daily Tampa to Havana flights by Southwest Airlines
Tampa Bay Times
 
Tampa has emerged a likely winner in the Havana flight sweepstakes.

The U.S. Department of Transportation said Thursday it wants Tampa to be one of the cities Southwest Airlines connects to the Cuban capital.

 
Billionaire developer says 'St. Pete needs a skyline' in revealing soaring tower to replace 'cheese grater' building
Tampa Bay Times
 
New York's Red Apple Group is returning to the Florida market in a big way - its plans for a prime block in downtown St. Petersburg include what could be one of the tallest buildings on Florida's west coast.


St. Pete police get out into community to strengthen relationships
WFLA Channel 8
 
When police officers come in contact with the citizens they serve, it's often in a time of need, or trouble. But in St. Petersburg, the police department is trying to change that.


Tampa Bay businesses try to catch 'em all as Pokemon Go brings in more foot traffic
Tampa Bay Business Journal
 
Pokémon Go, an augmented-reality mobile game released last week, has players hitting the town in search of in-app perks - and that newfound foot traffic could boost businesses throughout Tampa Bay.

Upcoming Meetings
Diversity & Inclusiveness Task Force

Thursday, July 21st
3:30PM - 4:45PM
Chamber Board Room

Chairs: Nick Kouris, Florida Blue
      Ronnell Montgomery, Sanderlin Center

Sustainability Task Force

Thursday, July 21st
8:00AM - 9:00PM
Chamber Board Room

Chairs: Daryle Hamel
      Steve Smith, Custom Hospitality

Transportation Task Force

Tuesday, July 26th
8:00AM - 9:00PM
Chamber Board Room

Chairs: Jim Dickson, Adams and Reese LLP
      Ben Diamond,  Williamson, Diamond & Caton, P.A.

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