About Us
Learn More About the Chamber
The Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce represents businesses—both large and small firms from retailers and manufacturers to government agencies to professional service providers—across Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
Founded in 1940, the Westmoreland County Chamber has served its community by building strong partnerships among regional business leaders, community leaders, elected officials, and key stakeholders on a variety of important issues facing our community.
The 501(C)(6) organization maintains a robust business-friendly advocacy platform. Members benefit from a variety of networking events, group purchasing opportunities, and professional development seminars throughout the year.
Empowering Businesses: Your Resource for Education, Networking, and Advocacy
At the Westmoreland County Chamber, we are your leading resource for education, networking, and advocacy in our region. Recognized by the business community for our unparalleled support, we maximize the value proposition for our members, making us the chamber of choice. We continuously expand our impact by growing our membership within our traditional service area and beyond, broadening our geographic reach. Through strategic relationships with regional stakeholders, we remain dedicated to enhancing the benefits of membership and supporting our members' success.
ABOUT THE WESTMORELAND COUNTY CHAMBER
OUR MISSION
The Chamber strives to promote the continuous improvement of the common good and the quality of life in the community through the pursuit of new business; the cultural, social, and economic education of our citizens; and by providing accurate and timely assistance to the business community.
Let us help you CONNECT, ENGAGE, and GROW your business.
Vision
The Westmoreland County Chamber will be recognized by the business community as the leading resource in our region for education, networking and advocacy. The Chamber will maximize the value proposition to our membership thus becoming the chamber of choice. We will expand our impact by increasing membership within our traditional service area and by expanding our geographic reach. The Chamber will pursue appropriate strategic relationships with other stakeholders in the region, while never losing sight of the need to maximize the benefit of membership to our members.
History of Westmoreland County
Pennsylvania's Westmoreland County was formed by an Act of Assembly, approved by Governor Richard Penn, on February 26, 1773. The County celebrated its 250th anniversary in 2023.
Over its history, the county has evolved with the rest of Pennsylvania. Industrial and mining towns have grown amid Westmoreland’s rural landscape, resulting in the modern network of cities, townships and boroughs that sit between the Pittsburgh metropolis to the west and the outdoor attractions of the Laurel Highlands to the east.
County Seat - Greensburg
The City of Greensburg sits on the Allegheny Plateau in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. It is located approximately 35 miles east of Pittsburgh and has a total land area of 4.2 square miles. Greensburg is the largest city in Westmoreland County.
Greensburg is Westmoreland County’s major business and cultural center, often seen as the “downtown” for the Central Westmoreland County area. The City hosts a variety of events and activities throughout the year. Fairs, festivals, summer concerts, house tours, and holiday parades are all yearly events on the City’s calendar.
The Westmoreland Cultural Trust, as well as The Palace Theatre, and The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, make up a large part of the city’s cultural entertainment. The Greensburg Recreation Department offers a variety of seasonal sports activities.
SummerSounds Concerts in the Park is the City of Greensburg’s outdoor summer concert series. Concerts are free and open to the public. They’re held Friday evenings from June through August in St. Clair Park, and feature talented local, national, and international artists.