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FROM PRESIDENT

Taking care of your health is one of the most important things a person can do for themselves Being physically healthy enables you to do more and enjoy life. You only get one body, so taking care of it is important.

Sometimes, finding the best provider is an obstacle to getting the care that you need It is important to find the right person or facility, but it is hard to do the research you need to do to make that decision.

The Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber’s Health and Wellness Fair brings the providers under one roof to assist you in doing your research Of course, Allegheny Health Network and UPMC will be there, but additionally, over thirty providers, offering a plethora of services, will be there for you to meet. Flu shots will also be available.

This year ’ s event is on November 1st from 10 AM to 1 PM at the Pine Township Community Center Information regarding it can be found on our website, www pghnorthchamber com

If you are a provider, there is still an opportunity to get a booth. Admission is free for attendees, and open to the public so if you know someone who would be interested in attending, please spread the word It is a quick and easy way to shop the market for the care that you need

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Wednesday, October 4th

11:30a - 1p

Tequila Jalisco - Gibsonia

5517 William Flynn Highway

Gibsonia, PA 15044

Register HERE

Every Tuesday, 11:30a - 1p

@ Discovery Christian Church in Mars

Every Friday, 7:30a - 9a

@ Panera Bread in Wexford

Want to present at a Connections Meeting?

Email Kelvin Mack

Thursday, October 26th

8a - 9a Virtual via Zoom

Celebrate Women in Business! Sign up HERE for the Zoom link

Presenting Sponsor:

Tuesday, October 3rd

5p - 7p

Olive Garden

1716 PA-228

Cranberry Twp, PA 16066

Register HERE

Zoom link for all virtual meetings will be provided after you register on the event page. Thanks to the generosity of WesBanco Bank’s Cranberry Township Branch, we are able to provide virtual networking events

“Julie has been a champion in the region for numerous women in business efforts. At the PNRC, she has been a catalyst in the development of our Women’s Leadership program. Under her direction, PNC Bank has come to the forefront with their involvement in our Women’s Leadership Roundtable monthly meetings, quarterly mixers and special events.”

~Jim Boltz, President, PNRC

Julie Campbell

Upcoming PNRC Signature Events:

Young Professional Meet & Move

October 29, 2023

Velum Fermentation

Register Here

Giving Tree Ambassador Program

Deadline, October 27, 2023

Please contact Carrie Nolan– Robson for details

2023 Health and Wellness Fair

November 1, 2023

Pine Township Community Center

COMMUNITY BUILDERS

Thank you to our Members who have generously contributed to furthering the mission and vision of the Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber!

A Comfort Service

Advantage Energy Partners, LLC

AJ Technology Group

Alliance for Nonprofit Resources

Arvos Schmidtsche Schack, LLC

Atria at Cranberry Woods

Atria McCandless

Atria's Restaurant & Tavern - O'Hara Township

Axis Business Consultants

Baierl Auto Group

Bethany Christian Services of Western PA

Big Spring Spirits - Seven Fields

Bill Few Associates, Inc.

Borough of Seven Fields

Bruster's of Ingomar

Butler County Symphony Orchestra

C. W. Howard Insurance Agency, Inc.

CCK Consulting | tHRive-People Practices

CHROME Federal Credit Union

Clean Express Auto Wash

Clearview Federal Credit Union

Cole Management, Inc

College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving

Community Park Storage

Compass Self Storage- Gibsonia

Concordia of Cranberry

Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh North / Cranberry

Cranberry Eagle

Cranberry Highlands Golf Course

Cranberry Messenger Service

Cranberry Public Library

Cranberry Supply Co

Cranberry Township

Cranberry Twp. Volunteer Fire Company

Cranberry Village Estates

Creese, Smith, Hune & Co. LLC

Cremation Society of Pennsylvania - Pittsburgh

CTR Payroll Services

Dairy Queen - Cranberry

Daniel Novakovich Insurance Agency

Dillon McCandless King Coulter & Graham LLP

Direct Payment Consultants, LLC

Diversified Plan Services Inc

Dollar Bank

Drayer Physical Therapy - Cranberry

Dukovich & Associates

Early Years Community Learning Centers

ECCA Payroll+

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Harmarville

Express Employment Professionals

EZ Storage

Fairfield by Marriott Pittsburgh North / McCandless Crossing

Fairground Market, Inc

Farmers National Bank of Canfield

First City Company-McIntyre Square

First Commonwealth Bank - Wexford

Flowers by Gerard

Fun Fore All Family Fun Park

General Rental Center

Goddard School - Wexford

Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center

Guardian Storage- Hampton

Guardian Storage- Ross Twp.

Guardian Storage- Seven Fields

Handel's of McCandless HEARTH

Heritage Hospice

Highmark Caring Place

Hill, Barth & King LLC

Holsinger

House of 1000 Beers

ie Insurance

IMA | ESS

Innovate E-Commerce, Inc

Instant Imprints

Izzazu Salon, Spa & Blowout Bar

Jason's Deli- Cranberry Twp

Jeff Brooks Landscaping

Joe Palmieri Construction, Inc

Junior Achievement of Western PA

Juniper Grill

Kawneer - An Arconic Company

Kontos Mengine Law Group

Landmark Properties Group

Laurel Business Institute

Liberty Insurance Agency

Limbach Company

Lisowski Tree Service and Landscaping,LLC

Lou Negley's Bottled Water Inc.

Lutheran SeniorLife

Mark Mashuda Excavating Inc.

Mars Bank

Mascari Auto Body Inc

Masonic Village at Sewickley

COMMUNITY BUILDERS

Thank you to our Members who have generously contributed to furthering the mission and vision of the Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber!

McCandless Corporate Center

McCandless Floral

McGuire Memorial Foundation

MHY Family Services

Morella & Associates

MSA - The Safety Company

Muhlenkamp & Company, Inc

Myers, Patsy & Associates, LLC

New Directions Mental Health

NexTier Bank

Nexus Financial Network, LLC

NFP

North Hills Family Dental

North Pittsburgh Greeting Company

Northland Public Library

Nothing Bundt Cakes - Cranberry

Oasis Senior Advisors

Olive Garden/Cranberry

Oliver Outdoor

OMEGA Federal Credit Union- North Hills

OMEGA Federal Credit Union- Wexford

Organic Remedies, Inc

Owl Cleaners Inc

Pearl Insurance Agency, LLC

Penn National Insurance

Perform Physio, LLC

PetPeople

Phelps Nursery PGH, North Inc

Piatt Sotheby's International Realty

Pittsburgh Business Times

Pittsburgh Jet Center

Pittsburgh Job Corps

Pittsburgh Mercy

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Polesky Agency, Scott Berney - Erie Insurance

Pressley Ridge

Priority2Work

R.M. Stoof & Associates Inc.

Realty ONE Group Gold Standard

Restart, Inc

Richard Goettle, Inc

Richland Mall

Ridge Insurance Agency, Inc

Riverview Carpet & Flooring, Inc

Rose E Schneider Family YMCA

Rt 228 Auto Mall

Salem Media Group

Sam's Club

Sarver Landscape Maintenance Company

Scolieri-Beam Law Group, PC

Seneca Valley School District

Sherwin-Williams Cranberry

Signature Settlements Services Agency

Special T Electronics

Specialized Staffing and Industry Recruiters, Inc

SportClips

SSB Bank

Staples-Cranberry Twp.

Star Limousine Service Inc.

Streamline Connections

Strutz International

Terry's Plumbing, Inc.

The Arc of Butler County

The Block Northway

The Chadwick

The Haven at North Hills

The Joint the Chiropractic Place

The Lighthouse Foundation

The Pavilion at Star Lake – Live Nation

The Payroll Shoppe

The Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School

The Thrasher Group, Inc

The Waters of Wexford

The Wilson Group, LLC

Thought Process Enterprises

Three Rivers Paintball, Inc

Tierra Realty Management

T-Mobile

Toplak & Associates

TownePlace Suites by Marriott

Township of Hampton

Township of Ross

Treasure House Fashions

Trib Total Media

Two Men and A Truck

Ultimate Granite Surfaces, Inc.

COMMUNITY BUILDERS

Thank you to our Members who have generously contributed to furthering the mission and vision of the Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber!

UPMC Passavant

Urish Popeck & Co LLC

Vector Security

Vincentian

Vitalant (Central Blood Bank)

Vrabel Plumbing Company, LLC

Wain Landscaping, LLC

Walnut Grill Wexford

Weber Insurance Agency

WesBanco Bank - Perry Highway

West Penn Multi-List, Inc.

Wichman Landscape Construction, LLC

Wiest Asphalt Products & Paving Inc

Williams Industrial Sales

Wine Concrete Products Inc

Win-Son Inc

Your CBD Store - Shaler

Your CBD Store- Gibsonia

Your CBD Store- North Hills

T h a n k Y o u

AffinityPartner Corner

Embracing Family Friendly Benefits

In today’s work environment, the line between personal and professional life is becoming increasingly blurred. As a result, employees are seeking more comprehensive benefits that accommodate their family responsibilities and foster a healthy work-life balance. More employers today have begun to understand that an expansion of family-friendly benefits above and beyond federal law requirements is a key facet to protecting the physical and mental health of their workers

Family friendly benefits are essential in attracting and retaining top talent, as they demonstrate an organization’s commitment to supporting its employees beyond the workplace. Employers can utilize a few key strategies in order to effectively include family-friendly benefits in their employee benefit package, which can help lead to positive impacts on employee well-being, job satisfaction and overall organizational success

Flexible Work Arrangements

One of the most fundamental principles of family-friendly benefits is that of flexible work arrangements. This can allow employees to better balance their professional and family obligations, and includes options like telecommuting, flextime, compressed workweeks or job sharing Offering such flexibility not only enhances employee happiness but also improves productivity and job satisfaction. By focusing on results rather than strict office hours, employers can demonstrate a trust of their employees to manage their time and deliver the required performance, leading to a more motivated and engaged workforce.

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Parental Leave plays an important role in promoting family-friendly policies Providing adequate time off and compensation for new mothers and fathers allows employees to bond with their children during those formative early months. Beyond the emotional benefits, paid parental leave also contributes to increased employee loyalty, reduced turnover and a positive employer brand that attracts top talent seeking a supportive work environment.

On-Site or Subsidized Childcare

Supporting working parents by offering on-site or subsidized childcare is a game-changer for many employees By alleviating the stress of finding reliable childcare, employers can demonstrate their commitment to the well-being and needs of their employees. Additionally, on-site childcare can improve attendance, reduce lateness, and boost overall productivity. When on-site childcare may not be feasible, partnering with nearby childcare centers and offering financial assistance can still provide valuable support to working parents

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Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Dependent Care FSAs allow employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to cover eligible childcare expenses, such as daycare, after-school programs, or summer camps. By offering this benefit, employers help reduce the financial burden of childcare costs for employees, making it easier for them to manage work and family responsibilities without sacrificing their financial stability

Elder Care Support

Family friendly benefits should not be limited to childcare, Organizations should also consider elder care support for employees with aging parents or family members in need of assistance. Offering resources, counseling and referrals for elder care services can provide much needed relief to employees navigating these complex family situations.

Work-Life Balance Programs and Resources

Implementing work-life balance programs and resources can help employees better manage their personal and professional commitments. This may include wellness programs, stress management workshops, counseling services or flexible time-off policies. Employers can encourage a healthy work-life balance by promoting self-care and providing avenues for employees to recharge and rejuvenate, ultimately leading to increased productivity and reduced burnout

The Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber offers its members access to My Benefit Advisor as a solution for employee benefits, including voluntary offerings. For more information about My Benefit Advisor, visit our website at pnrc.mybenefitadvisor.com or contact Craig Pritts at (800) 377-3539.

PNRC Affinity Partners Program

Your Chamber membership is a valuable business tool that is complemented by our Affinity Program partners who help you to save time and money. Save on everything from payroll to energy and you don’t have to spend your valuable time researching - your Chamber has done it all for you!

Nonprofit Spotlight

Nonprofit Name: United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania

Mission: United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania leads and mobilizes the caring power of individuals, the business community, and organizations to help local people in need measurably improve their lives creating long-lasting change for the betterment of our community.

Upcoming Events:

WLC Women of Influence Breakfast: October 11

Join United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council on October 11 to reconnect with old friends, meet new people, and be inspired. Hosted at St. Vincent College, this event will open with a delicious breakfast followed by discussions about United Way’s investments in women, with a focus on meeting basic needs, moving toward financial stability, and building for success in school and life. You’ll leave energized and filled with ideas about how to own your potential to lead and give back to the community. Reserve your ticket today.

Give Back Games - Bridges Society and Next Gen Kickoff: November 14

If you’re a young professional looking to make a positive impact in your community and network all in one, save the date for United Way’s Bridges Society and Next Gen Ambassadors kickoff event on November 14 from 5:30-8pm at Acrisure Stadium.

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WLC Cards of Caring at Adams Ridge: November 16

United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council (WLC) unites more than 2,200 women leaders in the spirit of professional and personal collaboration for change. On November 16, WLC is hosting Cards of Caring at Adams Ridge Clubhouse where volunteers will gather to create and send hundreds, possibly thousands, of holiday and winter greeting cards around the five-county region. These cards are especially important for older adult populations experiencing loneliness and social isolation as the seasons change. Save the date for this special and heartwarming event!

Information/donation contact:

Giving to United Way’s Impact Fund is the most efficient and effective way to positively impact the lives of people throughout your community. Help make a difference with your donation: https://uwswpa.org/donate/

What impact does your organization wish to make in the world?

United Way convenes business and community leaders, human service organizations, and volunteers to solve problems affecting individuals and families across Allegheny, Armstrong, Butler, Fayette, and Westmoreland counties. By uniting with partner agencies across the five-county region, United Way helps those in need meet basic needs, move toward financial stability, and build for success in school and life.

Starting at the community level and rapidly expanding its reach with every donation, volunteer event, and 211 call, United Way strives to help as many individuals and families as possible and be a reliable resource for those in need.

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What needs would help your organization to put your mission into action?

Aside from contributing to United Way’s Impact Fund, there are several ways to get involved:

Volunteer

Every year, United Way offers an abundance of volunteer opportunities for people longing to give back. You can join in an activity United Way has organized. Or, host your own collection drive in your neighborhood or office. You can have your company participate in educational activities like The Poverty Spiral and Racial Wealth Gap simulations to learn about the specific challenges facing low-income people in our region. You can also tell your friends and neighbors about our 211 center, which you can call or text to get connected to resources ranging from food to utilities assistance and other human services.

Explore the volunteer opportunities: https://uwswpa.org/be-a-volunteer/

Follow us on social media:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/unitedwayswpa

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Twitter: @unitedwaySWPA

Instagram: @unitedwayswpa

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/united-way-of-southwestern-pennsylvania

Become a Next Gen Ambassador

By joining United Way’s Next Gen Ambassador program, you can create meaningful change in your community while participating in exciting networking opportunities to help build connections with others who have a passion for philanthropy. If you’re a young professional seeking opportunity and purpose outside of work, learn more about the program: https://uwswpa.org/next-gen/.

Be a Leader: Affinity Groups

When you contribute at a leadership level, you are invited to join a United Way donor group and receive access to special volunteer activities and personal and engaging professional development events.

Tocqueville Society

The Tocqueville Society recognizes philanthropic leaders in our community who set the standard for giving and humanitarian service, providing the resources and strategic leadership necessary to make sustainable positive change for the entire region.

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Women’s Leadership Council

The Women’s Leadership Council (WLC) unites more than 2,200 women leaders in the spirit of professional and personal collaboration for change. This group – the third largest in the country – offers the opportunity to build strong professional and personal bonds with like-minded women who care about making a difference in the community.

Bridges Society

The Bridges Society welcomes young to mid-career professionals to make a difference. Members enjoy benefits including volunteer events, unique professional and personal development opportunities and exclusive networking events with other community-minded professionals Learn from business and community members while changing lives together.

Donate at a leadership level and help provide necessary resources to make positive and lasting change happen for individuals and families throughout your community. Learn more: https://uwswpa.org/leadership/.

Thursday, October 12th 2:00 to 3:30p

Two Proposals to phase-out the PA State Police Subsidy in the Motor License Fund

By Eileen Anderson, Director, Government Relations, MBA

Since transportation is a part of everything, the MBA is monitoring two bills that would end up dipping into the gas tax fund, Motor License Fund (MLF), to cover state police costs.

The MLF is where all fuel taxes, license and registration fees are deposited and is mainly used to pay for road and bridge repairs. However, the state's been dipping into that fund to cover state police bills at the expense of fixing the state's crumbling infrastructure At its peak, $800 million per year was used for the state police, until the General Assembly reduced the appropriation to $500 million per year in 2016.

Two proposals in play would ease the State Police out of the fund in five years, one being more aggressive than the other and yielding more funding for roads and bridges upfront.

Slower - Governor Shapiro’s proposal is part of the 2023-2024 budget It would stepdown $100 million per year for five years. A new fund may be created to collect resources to replace the funding shifted away from the State Police. In the current state budget that amount is $500 million. The proposal would reduce the amount by $100 million per year until the subsidy disappears entirely in fiscal year 20282029.

Note that currently the budget has an agreed upon top-line spend amount but there is no budget-enabling legislation yet – a fiscal code bill - to implement the funding. The Governor’s proposal is in limbo.

Majority Chair of the House Transportation Committee, Rep. Ed Neilson’s has House Bill 1162 - legislation that provides for the same phase-out of the MLF as proposed by the Governor. That bill sits in House Appropriations as of March 8, 2023.

Two Proposals to phase-out the PA State Police Subsidy in the Motor License Fund

By Eileen Anderson, Director, Government Relations, MBA

Faster - Majority Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, Senator Wayne Langerholc, is the sponsor of Senate Bill 121, which proposes a more aggressive phase-out of the subsidy. SB 121 provides for the appropriations to the Pennsylvania State Police from the MLF be (shall not exceed) $250 million for fiscal year 2023-24, $200 million for fiscal year 2024-25, $150 million for fiscal year 2025-26, $100 million for fiscal year 2026-27, $50 million for fiscal year 2027-28 and $0 for fiscal year 202829.

The advantage is the $250 million more dollars for road and bridges vs. Shapiro’s $100 million beginning fiscal year 2023/24. SB 121 passed out of the Senate by a vote of 28-21 and now is sitting in the House Transportation Committee as of March 8, 2023.

There are two possible pathways. The fiscal code may contain Governor Shapiro’s provisions (HB 1162) and the MLF will have a slower phase-out. If not, the second path is more challenging and will require passage of free-standing legislation, SB 121, a more aggressive phase-out of the funding for the Pennsylvania State Police

Friday, October 6th 10:00a - 1:00p

located along Route 910 in Wexford/Pine Township from North Chapel Road to Pearce Mill Road.

Register HERE

Days of Caring celebrates the spirit of volunteerism and demonstrates a commitment to keeping our communities beautiful. Employee volunteer programs play an important role in engaging employees, building your company ’ s capacity, and making an impact on your local community.

Presenting Sponsor:

Alicia Photography

American Cancer Society

Armstrong

AW Beattie Career Center

Basilone Executive Search and Staffing

Baierl Auto Group

Borough of Seven Fields

Butler County Community College

Coldwell Banker - Jan Stevens

Cole Management Inc

Concordia of Cranberry

CORE Environmental Services

Costco Wholesale

Cranberry Public Library

Cranberry Supply Co

Cranberry Township

Creative Real Estate Development Co

Creese, Smith, Hune, & Co LLC

Crisis Center North, Inc

Dillon McCandless King Coulter & Graham

L.L.P.

Dollar Bank - Pine Twp.

Dollar Bank Loan Center - Cranberry

Dukovich & Associates

EZ Storage

First City Company - McIntyre Square

Fun Fore All Family Fun Park

Glade Run Foundation

Hill, Barth & King LLC

Holsinger

Huntington Bank - Wexford

IMA | ESS

Kawneer Cranberry - An Arconic Company

Lifesteps

McCandless Corporate Center

Medicine Shoppe of Ingomar

Minuteman Press - Cranberry

MSA- The Safety Company

North Allegheny School District

North Hills Community Outreach

North Hills Monthly Magazine

Seneca Valley School District

The Chadwick

Three Rivers Paintball, Inc

Tierra Realty Management

WesBanco Bank - Cranberry

WesBanco Bank - Perry Highway

Win-Son Inc.

Alzheimer's Association of Greater PA

Bethany Christian Services of Western PA

Butler County Symphony Orchestra

Coldwell Banker - Jan Stevens

Community Park Storage

Compass Self Storage- Sewickley

Concordia of Cranberry

Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh

North / Cranberry Woods

Cranberry Eagle

Cranberry Physical Therapy, an MRS

Physical Therapy Facility

Craters & Freighters of Pittsburgh

Create-a-Buzz Writing Workshops

Daniels' True Value

Face2Face Healing Inc.

Focus-CFO

Goldfish Swim School Wexford

Green Apple Barter

HEARTH

Home Depot - Cranberry

Instant Imprints

IXOYE Designs

Karen L Vidt, CPA

Living Light with Lynn

Long Consulting Group, LLC

McCandless Floral

Myers, Patsy & Associates, LLC

New Directions

Mental Health

NFP

North Hills Family Dental

Nothing Bundt Cakes - Cranberry

Paw and Order

PEOPLES SECURITY BANK & TRUST

Priority2Work

Rachel Carson Trails Conservancy

Rose E Schneider Family YMCA

Sound Advice Entertainment, LLC

Strassburger McKenna Gutnick & Gefsky

TownePlace Suites by Marriott

Treesdale Golf & Country Club

Vector Security

Walnut Grill Wexford

1-800-STRIPER OF NW PITTSBURGH Global Sisterhood

Graze Craze Charcuterie Boards

HTL Consulting Corp USA Today Noah Talarico (Student) PA Connecting Communities

Pittsburgh City Paper Raising Cane's-Oakland Soergel Orchards

Cara Talarico

Carrie Nolan Robson Denise Martin

Greater PGH Chamber Green Apple

Marta Greca Rakesh Unnithan Tanny Rose