| The Latrobe Area Chamber of Commerce receives its financial support from the voluntary memberships of businesses, industries, professionals, and other organizations and individuals in the community. A number of these members also opt to become actively involved through the Chamber in projects and programs that have positive community impact, and benefit for our members. |
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The Chamber’s MISSION is to… |
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Serve as an ADVOCATE for area businesses and industries; |
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PROMOTE a vibrant economic climate in which businesses can prosper; |
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FOSTER an unsurpassed quality of life for the benefit of all of our neighbors; |
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ENCOURAGE the attraction of new jobs and the smart growth of our communities; and |
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SUSTAIN informed, enlightened, and energetic leadership to address our future needs. |
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| Some of the committees and projects that address the goals of our mission include: |
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE -
Keeps watch on legislation and regulatory matters at the state and federal level that impacts business and industry, recommending positions on these issues to our Board of Directors, and communicating our intentions to elected officials. |
ECONOMIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS -
Volunteers on this committee actively work in our area schools to conduct programs that help our students understand our economy, our free enterprise system, and the expectations that employers have of prospective employees. |
LEADERSHIP WESTMORELAND -
This is a formal 10-session program for emerging leaders, exposing participants to the opportunities, obstacles, and "behind-the-scenes" view of various community components. This program is co-sponsored by the Latrobe Area Chamber and four other area Chambers of Commerce (visit www.leadershipwestmoreland.com for more information). |
NETWORKING & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT -
Opportunities for members to interact and learn about products/services available in the area abound: Membership Mixers, News & Networking Luncheons, morning Chamber Coffee Breaks, and the new ChamberFest are all great opportunities to network; as are the two annual Chamber Golf & Dinner Outings and the Annual Meeting.
The monthly "Good Morning, Latrobe Area" Chamber radio program on AM 1480 WCNS brings news about the Chamber and area community to both members and general public alike. It airs on the first Fridays of the month at 8:05a.m.
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PUBLIC RELATIONS -
Committee volunteers promote awareness of the Chamber’s programs and services, organize special events, and look for opportunities to promote our community to the outside world. |
TRANSPORTATION & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT -
Attention focuses on the improvement of our area’s transportation infrastructure (including roads, railways, and the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport), and working with area economic development agencies to attract new businesses and enhance opportunities for existing businesses.
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For additional information on these and other Chamber programs and committees, or for membership information, please call us at 724 537-2671; and check our Monthly Newsletter on the link from our Home Page.
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