Leadership Westmoreland Alumni, alongside other industry representatives and professional speakers from around Westmoreland County, played a pivotal role in the success of Leadership Westmoreland Youth Academy 2024. Held from June 17-21, 2024, at the Westmoreland Conservation District’s location on Donahoe Road in Greensburg, the Academy hosted high school students from across Westmoreland County. The venue,…
Youth Leadership 2024 Ten high school students from Derry Area High School, Southmoreland High School, Franklin Regional High School, Greensburg Salem High School, Penn-Trafford High School, Norwin High School, and Yough High School participated in the Leadership Westmoreland Youth Academy from June 17-21, 2024. Now in its sixth year, this week-long experience is supported by…
Supplementing Base Coverage with Limited Benefit Plans My Benefit Advisor In the dynamic environment of employee benefits, employers are continually working to provide comprehensive coverage that meets the diverse needs of their company’s workforce. Limited benefit plans have emerged as a pragmatic solution, offering targeted coverage for specific healthcare needs or financial protections. Limited benefit…
Securing Funding for PA’s Critical Bridge Improvements By Dan DeBone, President/CEO, Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce Bridges provide crucial access between regions and cities, linking workers to jobs, goods to markets, and people to essential services. According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), transportation agencies need $70.9 billion to overcome the current backlog of…
Op Ed: Reforming NOL Provisions is Crucial for Pennsylvania’s Economic Future by Dan DeBone, President/CEO of the Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce As Pennsylvania’s budget discussions and negotiations continue, there is an urgent issue that needs immediate attention: the state’s outdated and restrictive Net Operating Loss (NOL) carryforward provisions. For too long, Pennsylvania has…
Our Region’s Business with Bill Flanagan- A Collaborative Effort by Westmoreland County Chamber, Trying Together & Duolingo The Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce recently featured on “Our Region’s Business” with Bill Flanagan, showcased its commitment to addressing the critical issue of childcare accessibility and affordability in the region. In collaboration with Chamber member Trying…
Mutual Aid EMS Named Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce’s Non-Profit of the Month. On behalf of the Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce, we are thrilled to announce Mutual Aid Ambulance Service as the recipient of our prestigious “Non-Profit of the Month” award for April. Mutual Aid is a cornerstone of our community, providing essential emergency…
Celebrating April’s Chamber Champion: Dan Galbraith – Solutionist Wearables & Advertising Giveaways The Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce is delighted to recognize Dan Galbraith, affectionately known as “Dan the Swag Man,” as our Chamber Champion for the month of April. Dan serves as the President and Owner of Solutionist Wearables & Advertising Giveaways, a…
January 2024 (ed. 13) In this edition: Feature Article: Inflation: Meet Your New Leadership Team From the Desk of Dan DeBone: Tax Expansion of the PA Child and Dependent Care Act Chamber Champion of the Month: Westmoreland County Commissioner’s Office Financial Wellness & News Upcoming Events Chamber Rewind Member Milestones Welcome New Members
December 2023 (ed. 12) In this edition: Feature Article: Shop Local From the Desk of Dan DeBone: Reflecting on the Values that Matter Most During the Holiday Season Financial Wellness & News Upcoming Events Chamber Rewind Member Milestones Welcome New Members