South Tampa Chamber to Celebrate 100 Years at Annual Meeting
The South Tampa Chamber of Commerce will mark a remarkable milestone at its 100th Annual Meeting on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. The event will bring together members, community leaders, and business partners to honor a century of supporting and promoting South Tampa’s thriving business community.
Kelly Flannery
Tampa Bay Community Earns National Recognition for Outstanding Military Support
The Tampa Bay Chamber, South Tampa Chamber, Tampa Bay Defense Alliance, and the MacDill Support Council are proud to announce that the Tampa Bay region has been awarded the 2024 Abilene Trophy, recognizing the nation’s most outstanding community support to an Air Mobility Command (AMC) base. The award was officially announced by the Abilene Military Affairs Committee in partnership with AMC and Air Force Reserve Command Public Affairs offices.
Kelly Flannery
JMI Now Accepting Applications: No Cost Small Business Executive Program – Tampa Bay Spring 2026
Now Accepting Applications: Small Business Executive Program – Tampa Bay The Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship invites small business owners, CEOs, and entrepreneurs to apply for the Small Business Executive Program (SBEP) in Tampa and St. Petersburg. This world-class, no-cost program helps leaders work on their business—not just in it—through hands-on learning, best practices, and strategic growth tools.
Kelly Flannery
City of Tampa to Distribute Additional $2M in aid for Hurricane Repairs
Beginning November 17th, more financial aid will be available for Tampa homeowners affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton. The City of Tampa, with the support of the Tampa City Council, will be distributing $2 million to primary homesteaded and income eligible residents for repairs. The program, Homeowner Hurricane Assistance (HHA), will prioritize homeowners in the hardest hit zip-codes, including Forest Hills, Palmetto Beach and South of Gandy/Port Tampa.
Kelly Flannery
A Letter from the President: The South Tampa Chamber is proud to partner on these community initiatives.
As we enter the season of giving, we are reminded of how much we have to be thankful for—our families, our colleagues, and the incredible community that makes South Tampa such a special place to live and work. This time of year offers an opportunity to reflect on the ways we can give back and support those around us.
Kelly Flannery
2025 South Tampa Chamber Award Recipients
The South Tampa Chamber is proud to announce our 2025 Award Recipients. Join the South Tampa Chamber on December 3rd as we kick off our 100th anniversary, honoring a century of community, connection, and growth, while looking ahead to the next 100 years of impact and innovation. Let’s celebrate where we’ve been and where we’re going, together.
Kelly Flannery
STCOC MAC Update, Veterans Day Events, Shutdown Resources - October 2025
Kelly Flannery
South Tampa Chamber Government Shutdown Resources
The South Tampa Chamber, in collaboration with our community partners, continues to monitor the current government shutdown and its potential impact on local service members and federal employees. Below are resources available in our community for those in need.
Kelly Flannery
South Tampa Chamber Member of the Year Finalists
Voted on by the members of the South Tampa Chamber, this award began in 2016 and is presented to the member who leads by example and honors the mission of our organization both with in the Chamber and in the South Tampa community. The Member of the Year Award winner will announced at the 100th Annual Meeting on December 3rd at the Tampa Theatre.
Kelly Flannery
South Tampa Chamber 2026 Board of Directors
The Nominating Committee of the South Tampa Chamber is pleased to present the proposed slate for the 2026 Board of Directors.
Kelly Flannery