The South Tampa Chamber of Commerce is a community organization of over 500 businesses and organizations.
The Chamber began as the "Port Tampa Assembly of Businessmen" in 1926. It evolved over the years into the South Gandy Chamber of Commerce and in 1974 became the South Tampa Chamber of Commerce. For over 80 years, the South Tampa Chamber of Commerce has strived to make our community a better place in which to live, work and play.
We are a very active Chamber and we include local businesses, professionals, charitable and community organizations and government representatives.
Our members enjoy networking, community involvement and social activities.
The Chamber has a special partnership with the MacDill Air Force Base, committing resources and supporting our Military with special programs honoring the Military Person of the Month.
We support schools with programs, such as Student of the Month, Computer scholarships for Robinson H.S. Seniors, Tutoring programs and the Lunch Buddies program.
There are a number of additional community programs supported by the Chamber, Kaleidoscope Children's Festival, Adopt a Family program. Numerous chartible organizations are funded through the following signature events with the hard work of our various committees. Some examples:
Michael J. Cruz Fund
Health Care Spotlight Awards
Taste of South Tampa
Annual Mac Dill Golf Tournament