The Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce, also known as the Gulf Beaches Chamber, is one of the largest chambers in the Tampa Bay area. We primarily serve all of the gulf beach communities in Pinellas County, from Sand Key to Tierra Verde. Every day we strive to connect our members, educate our members, and advocate for our members.
We were originally established in 1958 as the St. Pete Beach Chamber of Commerce. Then, in 1989, multiple chambers along the beaches decided to condense into one, forming the Gulf Beaches of Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce. Eight years later in 1997, the decision was made to shorten our name to the Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber that we proudly serve you as today.
Our Team
Kennedy Powell
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
727-360-6957 ext. 103
Kennedy@tampabaybeaches.com
Beverly
Welcome Center Host
Our Board
- Chairman: Tim Johnson, Waterfront Realty
- Past Chair: Scott O'Berry, Edward Jones Investments
- Chair Elect: Victoria Waller, Generations of Trust
- Treasurer: Michael Moretti, Mitchell Insurance Services
- Advocacy Chair: Brent Burish, HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital
- Member at Large: Morgan Mandelker, Habitat for Humanity
- Member at Large: Kellly Moser, Moser Movement
- Shelly Starks, Inline Consulting
- Mickey Torres, OZK Bank
- Shannon May, Hotel Zamora - GM
- Sarah Laracuente, Sail Market Boutique
- Larry Bell, Powered by Bell Tech
- Cathy Claesson, Tradewinds Island Resorts
- Libby Hoctor, Duke Energy
- Matthew Dahm, Mastry's Brewing Co.
- Nigel Duffett, Premier Hotel Corporation
- Brian Ford, Insurance Resources
- Terry Popelka, Don Cesar & Beach House Suites
- Judy Mockabee, Bilmar Beach Resort
- Laurie Laurenty, Solutions Insurance
- Denise MaCleod, Success Printing & Promotions
- Cedrick Wilson, Master Restoration
- Lisa Greenwood, Zoo Tampa
- Debra Schweikowsky, Pinellas County Economic Development
- Adrian Robbins, Short and Sweet Events
- Oliver Kugler, Visit St.Pete/Clearwater
Our Mission
To support businesses, promote tourism, and provide a platform for collaboration to enhance the business environment and quality of life in our communities.
Our Vision
The Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce is a proactive business advocate, recognized as the preeminent business organization in our region for sustaining economic viability.
Our Work
Connect
We work to provide businesses opportunities to connect with visitors to the Tampa Bay Beaches, other businesses, to the communities they serve and to our influential network of industry leaders.
Educate
We provide resources and opportunities that help businesses grow, find solutions, gain experiences and get things done.
Advocate
We pride ourselves on being the protector of the beaches and the voice of business in our communities. We work at the local, county, state and federal level to be a political player, a community leader and to strengthen our businesses.
Join Our Chamber
Become a part of our chamber! We help your business become a thriving part of the Tampa Bay Beaches.
As a member you:
- Get the most in the know and up-to-date information
- Engage with your community
- Reach more customers
- Meet a variety of industry experts and community leaders
- Gain access to tools and resources to help grow your business
- Be included in local, county, state & federal advocacy initiatives