The journey: Chamber climbs out of bankruptcy, clears debt

Whether it's a small family-owned company opening a co-working space, or a large corporate expansion in the city, St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce President Chris Steinocher is bound to be there with a large pair of scissors, celebrating the ribbon cutting. The Chamber staff, under Steinocher, has worked diligently for years to grow and amplify the St Petersburg business community.

Despite years of improvements and wins, it wasn't until this past week that Steinocher handed a check to Hancock Whitney Bank that finally cleared a long-term debt that once had the organization on the brink of bankruptcy and dissolving.

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West St. Pete event highlights area, promotes unity

Aron Bryce hopes to help mitigate an increasingly divisive climate by bringing people together; he also wants to showcase an oft-overlooked area of St. Petersburg.

Bryce, 27, believes his upcoming West St. Pete CommUNITY Picnic can accomplish both goals. Hundreds of residents and dozens of organizations have bought into the idea.

Arts Alive! podcast: Maureen McDole, Keep St. Pete Lit

Keep St. Pete Lit recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. That’s a big milestone for a popular but perpetually under-funded nonprofit dedicated to residents’ pursuit of literary outlets and offerings – along with learning opportunities vis a vis reading, writing and the spoken word.

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