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…
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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budget discussions and negotiations continue, there is an urgent issue that needs immediate attention: the state’s outdated and restrictive Net Operating Loss (NOL) carryforward provisions.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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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
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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
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November 2023 (ed. 11) In this edition: Feature Article: Inflation: What You Need to Know From the Desk of Dan DeBone: Understanding the Implications of the PA New Tax Code Legislation Non-Profit of the Month: Welcome Home Shelter Chamber Champion of the Month: Central Westmoreland Career and Technology Center Financial Wellness & News Upcoming Events…
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October 2023 (ed. 10) In this edition: Feature Article: Does Your Business Have a Game Plan? From the Desk of Dan DeBone: Workforce, Workforce, and More Workforce! Non-Profit of the Month: Westmoreland Walks, Inc. Chamber Champion of the Month: Baltzer Meyer Historical Society Financial Wellness & News Upcoming Events Chamber Rewind Member Milestones Welcome New…
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September 2023 (ed. 9) In this edition: Feature Article: Getting Back to Basics as Summer Ends From the Desk of Dan DeBone: Westmoreland County Manufacturers’ Most valuable Product: Careers Non-Profit of the Month: CASA of Westmoreland, Inc. Chamber Champion of the Month: Dollar Bank Financial Wellness & News Upcoming Events Chamber Rewind Member Milestones Welcome…
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