Applications Open for 2026-2028 Board of Directors
The South Tampa Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for individuals interested in serving on our Board of Directors beginning in January 2026.
Kelly Flannery
Champion for Women Award Nominations Open
The Bridgette Bello Champion for Women Award recognizes an individual or organization that has demonstrated exceptional commitment to advancing gender equality, empowering women, and creating lasting impact in the South Tampa community and beyond. Nominations will be accepted July 7-August 10, 2025.
Kelly Flannery
Announcing the 2025 DEI Champions
The STCOC Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion award honors and recognizes STCOC members (a person, business or organization) for their internal-facing programs, initiatives and activities focused on improving diversity, equity and inclusion for their workplace.
Kelly Flannery
Glazer Family Small Business Fund Announces Third Round of Grants to Benefit Local Business Owners - Applications Open Through July 11th
Nearly 200 Tampa Bay and West Central Florida area businesses have benefitted to date
Kelly Flannery
South Tampa Chamber Announces 2025 Business of the Year Winners
The South Tampa Chamber proudly hosted its 2025 Business of the Year Awards on June 18 at the Westshore Grand Hotel. The event celebrated excellence in business and community leadership, recognizing organizations and individuals who exemplify growth, innovation, and service across the South Tampa region.
Kelly Flannery
2025 STCOC Business of the Year Finalists Announced!
The South Tampa Chamber is proud to announce the finalists for the 2025 Business of the Year Awards! These outstanding businesses, non-profits, and leaders have demonstrated exceptional leadership, growth, integrity, and a deep commitment to our community. Selected from a competitive pool of over 80 applicants, the 33 finalists represent the very best of South Tampa. Join us on June 18 as we celebrate their achievements and reveal this year’s winners!
Kelly Flannery
Glazer Family Small Business Fund Selects Additional 99 Local Businesses to Receive Grants
Today, the Glazer Family, owners of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, donated funding to 99 local businesses throughout the Tampa Bay and West Central Florida regions impacted by the most recent hurricane season as part of the Glazer Family Small Business Fund. Following Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the Glazer Family donated $2 million to support local relief efforts, including the $1 million Glazer Family Small Business Fund. To date, 194 local businesses have received funding.
Kelly Flannery
95 Local Businesses Receive Funding from Glazer Family Small Business Fund
Today, the Glazer family, owners of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, donated funding to 95 local businesses throughout the Tampa Bay and West Central Florida regions impacted by the most recent hurricane season as part of the Glazer Family Small Business Fund.
Kelly Flannery
Taste of South Tampa Restaurant List Announced!
The South Tampa Chamber is excited to host the 19th Annual Taste of South Tampa on Sunday, March 2, 2025, presented by Older, Lundy, Koch, & Martino. For the eighth consecutive year, the Tampa Garden Club on Bayshore Boulevard will be transformed into an outdoor festival featuring live entertainment, delicious food samples from local restaurants, a beer garden, and exciting prizes.
Kelly Flannery
STCOC Military Affairs Update - January 2025
Kelly Flannery