Founded in 1973, the Downtown Business Association (DBA) is a non-profit membership association representing the arts, retail, restaurants, banking, utilities, city government and other various types of businesses, with a common interest of strengthening the downtown area. We promote downtown St. Petersburg as a vibrant, safe and friendly waterfront environment with outstanding entertainment, cultural attractions, educational facilities, retail, art galleries, medical care resources, architectural design and business opportunities.
MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
Our membership meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday every other month (even-numbered months), from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m., at various locations hosted by member businesses. Meetings are designed to provide an opportunity to share important information about your business, as well as offering opportunities to learn more about our community, area events, customer service, merchandising and more.
Upcoming Meeting Information
Next Regular Membership Meeting will be Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Hosted by Le Macaron, 657 Central Avenue
Networking 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. | Program 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Program: Storm Preparation & Management for Businesses
Featured speaker: Megan Orlando, FPEM, MPA, MCP, with the City of St. Petersburg’s Office of Emergency Management
Attendees wlll enjoy 10-15% off coffee and food items. No cost to attend, but please rsvp to [email protected]
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SAVE THE DATE! SPECIAL SEPTEMBER PROGRAM!
Wednesday, September 18
Mastering Public Relations & Personal Branding: Strategies for Success.
Featured speaker: Scott Bartnick, Founder & CEO, Otter PR
Join us to hear how to create a digital footprint through public relations and other tools. Otter PR is a nationally recognized company specializing in media relations, reputation management and crisis management. They’ve picked St. Petersburg to be their new home, so let’s give them a warm welcome!
Hosted by Otter PR at 320 1st Ave N (across from Williams Park)
Networking 8:30 – 9:00 a.m., Program 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Coffee & light refreshments will be provided. No cost to attend but please rsvp to [email protected].
Upcoming Meeting Information
Next Regular Membership Meeting will be Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Hosted by Le Macaron, 657 Central Avenue
Networking 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. | Program 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Program: Storm Preparation & Management for Businesses
Featured speaker: Megan Orlando, FPEM, MPA, MCP, with the City of St. Petersburg’s Office of Emergency Management
Attendees wlll enjoy 10-15% off coffee and food items. No cost to attend, but please rsvp to [email protected]
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SAVE THE DATE! SPECIAL SEPTEMBER PROGRAM!
Wednesday, September 18
Mastering Public Relations & Personal Branding: Strategies for Success.
Featured speaker: Scott Bartnick, Founder & CEO, Otter PR
Join us to hear how to create a digital footprint through public relations and other tools. Otter PR is a nationally recognized company specializing in media relations, reputation management and crisis management. They’ve picked St. Petersburg to be their new home, so let’s give them a warm welcome!
Hosted by Otter PR at 320 1st Ave N (across from Williams Park)
Networking 8:30 – 9:00 a.m., Program 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Coffee & light refreshments will be provided. No cost to attend but please rsvp to [email protected].
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2024 Board of Directors
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SOCIAL GATHERINGS |
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President - Tami Simms, Coastal Properties Group
Vice President - Jose Martinez, Sartorial, Inc. Treasurer - Catherine Binger, Binger Financial Secretary - Shelli Hemans, St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce / The St. Pete Store Directors: Brooke Beeler, THRIVE DTSP Doug Byrne, BadaBing Watersports David Delrahim, Shumaker Eileen Epright, Tampa Bay Times Tony Loeffler, Atlas Body + Home Meredith Rodgers, Sapphire Audio Visual Experts Anthony Shun, NautiGirl Beachwear Bryanna Tramontana, Ronald McDonald House |
Every so often, we have an after-hours social gathering with no formal agenda, just an opportunity for members and prospective members to mix & mingle and get to know one another better. These events are held at various member businesses, particularly our restaurant and bar members for whom hosting an early morning meeting isn't ideal.
We hope to see you at our next event
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Downtown Business Association of St. Petersburg, FL, Inc. | 200 Second Ave. S #102, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 | [email protected]