St. Pete Catalyst; Published By Veronica Brezina
Part 2 in a two-part series detailing the panels and discussions held May 12 during the Inside St. Pete event.
The Leadership St. Pete Alumni Association and St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce’s Inside St. Pete event kicked off last week at the University of South Florida’s St. Petersburg campus, educating newcomers to business executives and civic leaders who are shaping the city’s future.
In a guided city tour aboard a trolley, the chamber members introduced the 20-plus attendees to the local movers and shakers while providing an overview of the city’s most anticipated projects.
This is a highlighted summary of the day-long event:
Ferg in the ‘Burg
A stop at Ferg’s Sports Bar and Grill, a longtime staple, and a meet-and-greet with founder and St. Pete native Mark Ferguson was a “must-do” on the itinerary.
The restaurant and bar, converted from a Sunoco gas station in the former Gas Plant District, calls itself the “headquarters of Tampa Bay Rays fans” as it’s near Tropicana Field, attracting thousands of people during Rays games.
“You take care of your business, and it will grow,” Ferguson shared with the attendees chowing down on Ferg’s wings.
