JULY 2019
CHAMBER CENTRAL
A PUBLICATION OF THE WESTMORELAND COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
More than 90 state and local chamber representatives from across the Commonwealth gathered in Harrisburg on June 4 for the 2019 Chamber Day at the State Capitol. The annual event is co-hosted by the PA Chamber of Business and Industry and the Pennsylvania Association of Chamber Professionals during one of the busiest times of the year in the Capitol, as state elected officials work to finalize the 2019-20 budget. The event provides a forum for constructive dialogue between local chamber officers and policymakers on key issues important to the state’s business community and the best ways to improve the Commonwealth’s business climate.
voice resonates when speaking about the interests of small and large companies across a myriad of industries. Policy makers and elected officials from Westmoreland County, Harrisburg, and Washington D.C. look to the Westmoreland County Chamber for an unvarnished, non-partisan assessment of what is important to our business community.”
credo ‘Issues Not People.’ We believe that no matter what one’s political affiliation, responsible citizens from all walks of life want better paying jobs, stronger schools, sound infrastructure, safe neighborhoods, preservation of natural resources, accountable leadership, and efficient government. The Chamber takes on the mission of convening the right people to tackle issues head on as a way to make our “In short, The Westmoreland County Chamber community a better place to live, learn, work, supports pro-business regulations and legislashop, and play.” “The Westmoreland County Chamber of Com- tion that we believe will make for a better merce works on behalf of its member compa- business climate without compromising the “As a prime sponsor of Chamber Day in Harrisnies to advocate for a healthier, more comhealth, safety, and well-being of the communi- burg, we are proud to interact with elected petitive business climate,” said Chad Amond, ties we serve,” Amond continues. “We take a officials, state leaders, and other Chambers to President & CEO of the Westmoreland County common sense approach to identifying remake Westmoreland County, and all of the Chamber of Commerce. “As the largest busiforms and legislation that underscore our Commonwealth, a better place,” Amond conness association in Westmoreland County – continued commitment to advance economic cludes. and as one of the largest Chambers in all of growth across Westmoreland County. We are See Chamber Day • Page 3 the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania – our a non-partisan organization that acts on the THE WESTMORELAND COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RECOGNIZES FOTORECORD PRINT CENTER AS THE “OFFICIAL PRINTER” OF THE CHAMBER CENTRAL NEWSLETTER. WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICES.
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