Industrial Development Corporation

Goal 3: Partnerships with Private and Public Entities

Lastly, the goals of this organization are a collaborative effort between many local entities. WCIDC has partnerships with many local programs and organizations including:

• Digital Foundry

• Forum for Workforce Development

• PennSTART

• Westmoreland Broadband Initiative

• Westmoreland Redevelopment Authority

• Westmoreland C-PACE

Recent New and Expansion Projects

2022 was a busy year with regards to new construction and expansion projects locally. Phase II at Distribution Park North, which should be completed by the summer of 2023, includes utilizing 78.8 acres of land in East Huntingdon. In the previous year, Performance Food Service doubled their Reinhart facility in Westmoreland Distribution Park East West. Lastly, Wyatt Incorporated has begun its 130,000 square foot project in South Huntingdon.

In October of 2022 WCIDC celebrated a ribbon cutting to honor the completion of three economic development projects.

1. The completion of the 18th business park, Commerce Crossing at Westmoreland which ties to the Southwest PA railroad system.

2. The completion of a 250,000 square foot flex distribution center developed by Al. Neyer

3. A 92.8 million dollar PennDot project to improve 3.7 miles of Interstate 70.

We applaud Jason W. Rigone, Executive Director of the IDC, his staff, and Board of Directors for their continued commitment to the growth of businesses and economic development in Westmoreland County. We appreciate your 28 years of membership with the Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce and once again congratulate you on being the May Chamber Champion.

Welcome to Our Newest Staff Member: Lindsay Neary, Events and Communications Manager

Lindsay joins us with a background in education and real estate. As a business and computer teacher for ten years, she has extensive technology and marketing skills that will help advance the chamber’s initiatives. Event planning comes second nature, as she recently led a local non-profit association and managed multiple real estate offices.

Lindsay was born and raised here in Westmoreland County, graduating from Hempfield School District and later attending Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor’s degree in education. She briefly lived in Maryland, where she received her Master’s degree in education from Wilmington University. In addition to her degrees, she holds a Pennsylvania Associate Broker real estate license and has been active in the local and state realtors® associations. She enjoys helping others and is a member of Inspired Women-Westmoreland Chapter.

Lindsay has a strong passion for the mission of the Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce and is excited to see businesses grow and prosper here. She is enthusiastic about connecting with our members and the community through our educational and networking events. Advocating for and supporting our communities and industries is her number one goal in her new position.

Lindsay resides in Hempfield Township with her husband, two wonderful children, and two loving beagles.

Lindsay can be reached at Lindsay@westmorelandchamber.com or 724-834-2900 Option 3.