March 2024 Member Spotlight

March 2024

NOW HIRING

POSITION

Personal Banker DUTIES

The Personal Banker role requires an individual with a strong desire to engage customers in conversations in order to build relationships and promote InFirst Bank products and services. Personal Bankers will open deposit accounts, handle teller transactions, resolve customer service issues, and gather documents for retail loans. The Personal Banker role normally requires 2 or more years in retail banking or sales and customer service experience. Preferred candidates will have proficient interpersonal, communicative and sales skills; a comprehensive knowledge of bank forms and documents used in opening new accounts; working knowledge of bank consumer and business products and services, along with the operating policies and procedures that impact these products; experience with non-real estate (unsecured, auto, and share type) loans, though, having experience with real estate secured loans are considered a plus. High School diploma or equivalent is required. InFirst Bank is an EOE.

LOCATION

340 Waugaman Road

Harrison City, PA 15636

Leadership programs Now acceptiNg appLicatioNs

Approximately 20 professionals will begin their 9-month leadership development journey in September 2024. Each monthly session will have a particular focus and will be held at various locations around the county. Team projects will positively impact the community and reinforce facilitative leadership skills. The application deadline is May 26, 2024. The cost is $1500 for Chamber members. Included are monthly session materials and lunch, access to Westmoreland County Leaders from a number of disciplines, on-site, behind the scenes access to select County companies and key leaders and a graduation lunch.

“Leadership Westmoreland gave me an amazing opportunity to learn, grow, network, and flourish. The program is geared toward taking an introspective look at your leadership skills and fostering their growth. I cannot understate the appreciation I have for the program in not only adding to my leadership toolbox, but also allowing me to forge friendships, gain a new respect and admiration for my community and the great things that are occurring every day, and allowing me to experience the history and tradition of Westmoreland County.”

- Michael Sekhon, Independence Health Vice President Ancillary Services, LW Class of 2023

Leadership Westmoreland Youth Academy will run June 17-21, 2024. The application deadline is April 29, 2024. The Academy is open to all Westmoreland County students who will be freshmen, sophomores, juniors or seniors in September 2024 with a grade point average of 2.5 or higher. The cost is $175 and includes transportation to County locations, daily light breakfast, box lunch and snacks and all materials.

“My daughter enjoyed her time at Leadership Westmoreland Youth Academy! She found it to be a great experience. This is a wonderful educational learning opportunity for students. Thank you to you and your team for providing this event!”

- S.L. (Penn Trafford Parent)

“Leadership Westmoreland is the best opportunity for local business owners, business professionals, and entrepreneurs. I am thrilled to have been a part of it. I thought so highly of it that I had my son participate in the student program last summer.”

-David Woodbury, Risk Manager, Terrapower, LW Class of 2023

For information and applications for both leadership programs, visit the Chamber website or contact Grace Markum at leadership@westmorelandchamber.com or call/text 814-659-7144.

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KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Melanie Miller

NATIONAL STRATEGIST INCLUSION AND ENGAGEMENT

LUNCHEON SPEAKER

Todd Snovel

LUNCHEON SPEAKER

Mozelle Daniels

DIRECTOR

Sponsorship

Please join in with your support, and your sponsorship of our mission to bring people together to promote diversity from all walks of life, generate greater understanding and acceptance, and to help create a more prosperous future for everyone in Western Pennsylvania through advocacy and education an atmosphere in Westmoreland County where all people feel welcome.

Schedule

The conference is scheduled for May 8-10, 2024, with early registration starting on February 15, 2024.

Wednesday: May 8, 2024

• Registration: 12:00-5:00 PM

• Evening: Attendee Reception/Network Engagement

Thursday: May 9, 2024

Melanie Miller: Keynote Speaker WORKSHOPS

• Ryan Wynette: Open Your MindBiases, Blind Spots and the Brain

• Romero Davis: Understanding Generational Divide in the Workplace

• Undraye Howard: The Power of Employee Resource Groups

• Tiffany Castagno: Strategic Excellence: Building Strong Culture through Operation

• Jeffrey Abramowitz J.D.: Data Analysis

• Lyzona Marshall: AI- Don’t Fear It!

• Laurie Barnette Levine: Mental health and the Workplace

• Evening: Let’s Have Some Fun! Cash Bar (karaoke, line dancing, bull riding contest)

Friday: May 10, 2024 WORKSHOPS

• Ryan Wynette: Open Your Mind- Biases, Blind Spots, and The Brain

• Fan Cave: Norman Wright, Jr.: Peer to Peer Accountability

• Featured Speaker Todd Snovel

• Janine Jelks-Seale, MSPPM: Addressing Legacy Issues in Health Equity and Disparity

• Cindy Leonard: Web Accessibility: Creating Inclusive Online Experiences

• Todd Snovel

• Lyzona Marshall: AI- Don’t Fear It!

• Vendor Sponsor Engagement

• Close of Conference Remarks

The Live! Casino Community Lecture Series with Rocky Bleier 7pm – 8pm On May 10th In The Venue Live! (Optional)

Lodging: Conference attendees can reserve rooms at the Hampton Inn Greensburg, PA. The booking code is “MIM” that can be given online, put into the Hilton app, or over the phone to unlock this rate. Room Rate $145 (inc. tax) Free Hotel Shuttle.

Make Our Differences

Our Strengths

Westmoreland Diversity Coalition (724)-237-5611

WestmorelandDiversityCoalition@gmail.com 231 S. Main St., Greensburg, PA 15601

Mission: To create, through advocacy and education, an atmosphere of understanding and unity in Westmoreland County where all people feel welcome.

Vision: We envision Westmoreland County and its communities to be rich with understanding of all cultures and differences and to be open and welcoming to all residents.

• At Risk Teenage Book Club

• Community Billboard Project

• Hidden Treasures Speaker Series

• Resource Library

• Turn The Tables

• The WDC Training Institute

ANNUALGOLFCLASSIC MONDAY, JUNE, 3 2024

8:30 AM REGISTRATION

10:00 AM SHOTGUN START

TITLE SPONSOR: EAGLE SPONSOR:

BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

SCRAMBLE FORMAT • 18 HOLES OF GOLF WITH A CART

LUNCH PROVIDED ON THE COURSE • BUFFET DINNER

BLOODY MARY BAR • HOLE-IN-ONE PRIZE • GOLFER GIFT

BEVERAGE CART • SKILL PRIZES, PUTTING CONTEST & RAFFLES

ROUTE 711 SOUTH

LIGONIER, PA