More than 120 business and community representatives were on hand last week for the Chamber’s 70th Annual Meeting & Awards Breakfast. Chairman Jake Prokop of Pinellas Technical College presided over the program at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort. The event celebrated the people behind the Chamber’s success.

(All photos courtesy Advanced Video Systems)

The event reflects the generosity of our business community. Our sincere thanks to the support of our Presenting Sponsors Regions Bank, National Aviation Academy, Pinellas Technical College, Sheraton Sand Key Resort and Visit St. Pete/Clearwater.

And our Marketing Partners: Advanced Video Systems, Fifth Third Bank, Cruise Planners, MID Florida Credit Union and State Farm Team Cocco.

Celebrate the remodel of the Holiday Inn Express on Icot with a ribbon-cutting and some informal networking! Register for free here.

Attend the grand opening of Veterinary Emergency Group in Clearwater! Come early to partake in the festivities from 10 AM-12 PM and join us for the ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 AM. Register here.

Free for members. $25 for guests.

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