CHAMBER SPOTLIGHT: MON VALLEY REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE By Executive Director Leanna Spada
The Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce board. From left, front row: Executive Director Leanna Spada, Laura Williams, President Armand Ferrara, Treasurer Deborah France; second row: Kenneth Wiltz, Lisa Neil, Ashley Seman, April Cacia, Roberta Ritter, Alyssa Mendola, Don Good, Kellie McKevitt, Vice President Richard Mudrick, Phil Sparacela, Ray Mosco and Joan Rakosky. Not pictured are Rachel Rotolo, Deb Puglia, Jamie Colecchi and Corinne Laboon.
Editor’s note: This is part of a series from area chambers of Coming up in the last quarter of 2023, the chamber still has big commerce to provide these vital organizations a space to show- plans to end the year. On Nov. 4, the chamber will once again hold its annual Love Local Mystery Bus tour. This tour includes two busloads case their efforts and members. of participants, approximately 80 people, who spend the day going The Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce from one chamber business to another without prior knowledge of has been a leader and respected voice of business in the stops. An example of some of the stops during this fun-filled day the region for over 100 years. It is one of the most en- are retail stores, wineries, restaurants and event centers. This event during and successful business organizations that the brings between $12,000 and $15,000 back into the local economy in Mid-Mon Valley has known. just one day. This event sells out every year, and if anyone is interestThe organization is headquartered at One Chamber ed in purchasing tickets to attend, please call or email the chamber at 724-483-3507 or members@mvrchamber.org. The chamber will be Plaza in Charleroi. The chamber has been ranked for holding its Celebrating the Season of Business Christmas and awards several years among the largest organizations of its kind celebration to finish the year. This will take place on Dec. 1 at Nemain terms of membership by the Pittsburgh Business colin Country Club. The chamber will present four awards categories Times. It is one of the founding members of the Unitthat evening, along with dinner, dancing and mingling. There will be ed States Chamber of Commerce. MVRCC has also remore information to come regarding this event. ceived the Observer Reporter’s Best of the Best award for The upcoming 2024 year will continue to bring new and excitthe last three years. MVRCC credits much of its success to the dedication and commitment of its membership. ing things to the Mon Valley Region. Economic growth is up and The organization is honored to serve and support 350 looks to continue on a positive trajectory for the upcoming year. The local member businesses, economic development orga- Mon Valley Regional Chamber will connizations and community foundations, as well as four tinue to be at the forefront, representing county governments and dozens of communities rang- its members and helping to grow the region for the future. If you want to join or ing from Elizabeth to Brownsville. learn more about the Mon Valley RegionRelationships are critical to a community’s success. al Chamber, please call 724-483-3507 or Tthe MVRCC will continue to create opportunities for visit mvrchamber.org. people to foster and build strong relationships to enhance Photos courtesy of Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce and grow the community. 30 • Southwestern PA Business Journal • September 29, 2023
