Grow Your Business
with us!
Located in picturesque
Park Station
5851 Park Blvd.
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
727.544.4777
www.pinellasparkchamber.com
Pinellas Park/Gateway Chamber of Commerce
Uniting Businesses for a Stronger Community
5851 Park Blvd.
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
727-544-4777
www.pinellasparkchamber.com
Serving the Tampa Bay area of Florida since 1915
To Our Prospective Member:
I am so happy to tell you about the Pinellas Park/Gateway Chamber of Commerce!
We're a vibrant group of visionary business people dedicated to moving our local economy to a more prosperous plane.
We encompass a diverse range of enterprises, from national and international corporations, to light and heavy industrial
plants, small businesses of every stripe, mom-and-pop retailers and service providers, and “solopreneurs” working
independently from home offices.
When you join the Chamber, you’ll receive not only an attractive membership plaque, but also:
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Listing in our searchable online directory: a
written profile; links to your company website
and blog; photo gallery; video clip;
connections to Social Media platforms
Listing in the "New Members" section on the
Chamber's website (also on our Social Media)
Display space for your business cards and
tri-fold brochures in the Chamber office
Monthly Membership Breakfast (free)
Monthly Networking luncheons (fee)
Monthly Evening Networking (free)
After Hours Mixers (fee and free)
Online promotion of special events,
Ribbon Cuttings, and Grand Openings, with
participation by Chamber dignitaries and City
officials
Your news releases posted on the Chamber's
site
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Your business events posted to the Chamber's
online Events Calendar and/or in the
Chamber’s e-blasts
Opportunity to benefit from our Shop Local
campaign with LocalShops1.com
Space for your company’s "hot deals" on the
Chamber's website (business-to-consumer, or
member-to-member)
Member rates for exhibit space at our annual
Trade Show (3rd Sat. in March)
Sponsorship opportunities for events
Leadership opportunities by participating on
our committees and Board
Reduced rates on classes in our Success in
Business Series
Annual Shoot for Success Trap Shoot
Annual Installation Gala and Awards
Reception
In addition, our Chamber offers workshops and seminars to help you take advantage of developing
technologies in social networking, or new ideas in branding, marketing, and management.
If you have any questions about how a Chamber membership can help your business, please contact me by
phone at 727-544-4777, by cell at 910-620-3906, or by e-mail at [email protected].
I look forward to welcoming you at our events soon!
Warm regards,
Suesan C. Sullivan, Executive Director
Pinellas Park/Gateway Chamber of Commerce
Features of Membership in our Chamber
Members and visitors alike describe us as the friendliest
Chamber of Commerce they’ve ever experienced.
Your membership brings you the prestige of inclusion in a visionary business
community with high ideals, as well as a host of more tangible benefits.
1) The Pinellas Park Board of Trade was established in 1912. It became a Chamber of
Commerce in 1915. We are one of the oldest continuously operating Chambers in the Bay
Area, and our members proudly display their membership plaques to show their strong ties
to the business community.
2) We maintain an active website, averaging thousands of page hits per month. Your
membership includes a feature-and content-rich profile in the Chamber's searchable online
directory.
3) For our member manufacturers shipping world-wide, we offer free site inspections and
validation of Certificates of Origin so your wares can be certified “Made In USA.”
4) Our Visitor Welcome Center offers complimentary display space for your business cards and
tri-fold brochures in the Chamber office.
5) We host a complimentary monthly Membership Breakfast with engaging speakers on current
topics, and opportunities to network with local business leaders (3rd Wed. of each month,
7:30 am).
6) We offer affordable Success in Business Series workshops to keep our business leaders on
the leading edge of best business practices.
7) Our 2nd and 4th Friday TampaBayNetworkers meetings highlight your product, business, or
service to your Pinellas Park “associate” sales force (free, 8:30 am).
8) We schedule After Hours Mixers and other special events throughout the year (fee and free).
9) The Chamber and the City of Pinellas Park cooperate in Ribbon Cuttings, Grand Openings,
and special events for local businesses.
10) Our calendar provides a number of Business/Community Sponsorship opportunities for
community events throughout the year.
11) Our annual Trade Show, part of Country in the Park, draws 10,000+ visitors (March)
(fee).
12) Chamber members join City administrators in an annual trip to Tallahassee each Spring to
meet with legislators and discuss issues of local interest.
13) We have a Fun Shoot in April, and our “compete for bragging rights” Shoot for Success
Trap Shoot in November (fee).
14) Chamber members are invited to ride on our float in the Holiday Parade (fee).
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Our Chamber’s Leadership Team
2015
Officers (Executive Board)
President
Hope Peterson, New Hope Auto and Truck Services
Vice-President
Tim Caddell, Government Relations Administrator
City of Pinellas Park
Secretary
Housh Ghovaee, Northside Engineering Services
Treasurer
Nancy Hodges, OPTEK Division
At-Large
Michael Whittaker, WellCare Health Plans
Active Past Presidents
Jon Farris, Crosspointe Church
Paul Ziegler, BB&T Branch Banking & Trust
Terry England, England Bros. Construction
Full Board of Directors
Brian P . Battaglia, Attorney
Billie Jo G assing e r -Bell, Bell Contracting
a nd Design
Jim Bubenheim, JB Effects
Pastor Jimmy Hammond, Emeritus
Gene Lofgren, Emeritus
Paul Matton, Park Auto Mall
Walt Morey, CORE Business Solutions
Ethel Mudd, Emeritus
Dr. Daniel Strauss, National University of Health Sciences
Barbara Sheen Todd, Emeritus
Our Executive Board regularly meets at 7:30 a.m. on the second Wednesday of each month, followed at 8:15 a.m. by our Full Board.
Meetings are held in our Board Room at Park Station, 5851 Park Blvd., Room 104. (Subject to change.)
Committee Heads
Business Education
Community Outreach
Economic Development
Events
Finance and Development
Government Relations
Pinellas Park Medical District
Tourism
Walt Morey
Billie Jo Bell
Terry England
Paul Matton
Nancy Hodges
Tim Caddell
Dr. Daniel Strauss
Housh Ghovaee
Office Administration
Suesan Sullivan
Executive Director
Larry Steinlauf
Information Technologies/Accounts
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Opportunities for Leadership in our Chamber
Serving on one of our committees raises your public profile, offers you
opportunities for leadership, and provides benefits to our entire community.
* indicates a standing committee under the Chamber’s bylaws.
Ambassadors
Welcomes our new members, and keeps in touch with our current
members to show our appreciation. Attends Ribbon Cuttings,
Grand Openings, other special events. Greets members at events.
Awards*
Works with City staff to identify, interview, and select the
recipients of our Business of Distinction Awards.
Business Education
Coordinates and presents a variety of informative and affordable
classes to ensure that our member businesses are on the leading
edge of best practices in growing their success.
Community Outreach*
Fosters goodwill between residents, businesses, and officials.
Economic Development
Fosters economic growth and employment opportunities, educates
members about developing business issues.
Education
Works with Pinellas County Schools to ensure our students have
the skills they need to success in a rapidly changing economy.
Events
Coordinates our monthly activities and produces fund-raising
events throughout the year.
Finance & Development*
Guides the financial health of our Chamber.
Government Relations*
Identifies and addresses legislative and regulatory issues that affect
businesses at the local, state, and national levels.
Media/Marketing
Promotes the Chamber and its members using all available
vehicles and resources.
Medical District
Promotes and strengthens health care in the community through
medical business development, student enrollment, and
employment opportunities in healthcare and related fields.
Member Services*
Hosts networking meetings, assists members in accessing Chamber
benefits, develops new programs to meet emerging needs.
Tourism
Works with Pinellas County’s Tourist Development Council to
ensure that the Pinellas Park/Gateway area is recognized as an
important player in attracting corporate visitors, who are often
accompanied by family and whose visits augment our economic
health.
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We hope you’ll enjoy these regularly scheduled events
Our Chamber has a host of monthly and annual activities that offer opportunities to
network, market your brand, and make a difference in your community, your
industry, and your bottom line.
Annual Events
January
Annual Installation Banquet
First Quarter
Tallahassee Trip/Legislative visits
March
Chamber Trade Show (with Country in the Park)
April
Annual Fun Shoot (Trap shoot)
May
Family-friendly Show at Performing Arts Center
Healthy Family FunFest
August
Back-to-School Health Fair (with PCOA)
September
Nominating Committee meets
Pre-Oktoberfest After Hours (German/American Club)
October
Slate of Directors presented
November
Shoot for Success Trap Shoot
Pinellas Park Medical District Health Fair
Annual meeting/Election
Country Fair
Tellabration! (storytelling for grown-ups)
December
Holiday Lunch or Reception
Holiday Parade
Regularly Scheduled Monthly Events
(subject to change—please call 727-544-4777 to confirm)
2nd Tuesday
2nd Wednesday
2nd & 4th Fridays
3rd Wednesday**
4th Tuesday
4th Thursday
Pinellas Park Medical Dist. Lunch
Executive/Full Board Meetings
TampaBayNetworkers
Membership Breakfast (free)
Pinellas Park Medical Dist. Steering
Economic Development Committee
NOON
7:30 am/8:15 am
8:30 am
7:30 am
NOON
8:30 am
*--By request, open to new and established members.
**--2nd Wednesday in March; no breakfast meeting in December.
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We welcome your involvement!
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5851 Park Blvd. | Pinellas Park, FL 33781
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Thank you! We welcome your involvement in our Chamber!
Trusteeships
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$1,000/yr
____ Gold Trustee
$3,000/yr
____ Silver Trustee
$2,000/yr
____ Platinum Trustee
$5,000/yr
____ Non-profit Corporation
$165
____ 51 – 75 Employees
$385
____ 1 – 10 Employees
$220
____ 76 - 100 Employees
$440
____ 11 – 25 Employees
$275
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$550
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$330
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Membership Enrollment
Uniting Businesses for a Stronger Community
We’re located in:
Park Station
5851 Park Blvd. | Pinellas Park, FL 33781
Phone: 727.544.4777 | FAX: 727.209.0837
www.pinellasparkgatewaychamber.com
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Your Chamber
helps:
Attract new customers
and clients
Improve brand
recognition
Grow your business
network
Boost online presence