Mission Statement

The Chamber provides regional leadership, promoting a favorable business climate through total member involvement.

Vision 

The Norwin Chamber of Commerce is an active organization of area businesses, industries, and community organizations promoting regional economic and community interests.

Purpose of the Chamber

The Chamber implements its mission through the following actions:

• Increasing the effectiveness of Chamber organization and operations.

• Improving the quantity and quality of services provided to Chamber members.

• Expanding financial support and achieving financial self-sufficiency.

• Promoting a healthy and vital business environment along with appropriate economic development of the region.

• Forming community partnerships that support and enable the mission.

• Working toward the unification of the region as an economic center of influence within the County of Westmoreland.

The Work of the Chamber

Your Chamber is working harder than ever to develop opportunities for area businesses, overcome economic challenges, and promote regional and community interests. As always, the goal of the Norwin Chamber of Commerce is to enable the achievement, growth, and success of our member businesses and the community as a whole. Throughout the year, we organize events, enable committees to complete their projects, and administer and increase the benefits of membership.

We have accomplished a great deal over the past years.

• Networking opportunities for members have also been expanded. We established the Norwin Monthly Networking Luncheon for members to meet and communicate with each other and to listen to speakers who cover topics related to business and community development. Chamber mixers bring additional networking opportunities one evening each quarter. In addition to providing valued speakers and topics of interest to area businessmen and women, these events reinforce our growing business ties with one another.

• We have expanded into the Penn Trafford area with our Monthy Networking Luncheons the third Tuesday of every month.  This luncheon is held a Norwin Chamber member located in Penn Trafford.

• We have added C.A.R.E. (Chamber Associates Referral Exchange).  This networking group meets every Monday morning at 7:30 a.m. at the Chamber Office.  Join fellow Norwin Chamber members as we network, gain new business, discuss valubale business topiics and gain priceless everyday knowledge.

• Women In Business Initative meets the 1st Tuesday of every month at 8:00 a.m. the Norwin Chamber Office. The topics and guest speakers change monthly, but these topics always address issues facing women business owners.

• We continue to refine our public relations efforts. We updated the Chamber's monthly newsletter, Vocal Point. This redesign, in both content and layout, reinforces our mission to promote a favorable business climate in the region. This membership directory and the Chamber's newly redesigned website also further our goals of putting members in touch with one another, allowing them to combine their areas of expertise to enhance their businesses.

In the future, we expect many more opportunities for continued progress. The challenges to business development are greater than ever. That is why we encourage you, with great enthusiasm, to make the Chamber your own. No single employee, volunteer, or committee can make your business succeed, nor can the Chamber itself fulfill its mission without your direct participation. Only by hard work and remaining united in our efforts can we surpass the successes of last year and continue to build a business community in which all may flourish.

Board of Directors

Stephen E. Eichelberger, Chairman of the Board
Eichelberger & Sons Heating and Air Conditioning

Amanda Fisher, Vice Chair of Governance and Finance
Gatherings by Amanda

Diana Falk, Vice Chair of Membership

Norwin Public Library

Gus Slack, Treasurer
AccountingTechs, Inc.

James Duffy, Immediate Past Chairman of the Board
Duffy & Nichols, Attorneys at Law

Joseph Banks, Banks Electric

Sharon Bone, Mary Kay Cosmetics

Frank Bonincontro, S & T Bank

Karen Botti, Botti Development

Brian Duncan, The Duncan Finacial Group

Michael Fleming, AFLAC

James Gallagher, RE/MAX Realty Access

Brenda Kacvinsky, Minuteman Press - North Versailles

Curt McGinnis, Giant Eagle of North Huntingdon

Dr. William Roscoe, All-Kare Chiropractic Clinic

John Russo, Elliott Company

Susan Stillitano, First National Bank of PA

William Weber, Norwin Area Meals on Wheels

 

Committee Information

A wide variety of committees aid the Norwin Chamber in fulfilling its business and community objectives. Dedicated volunteers, business and community leaders, staff these committees, and it is their energy and commitment that make things happen.

Beautification Committee
Works to implement beautification projects throughout the community.

Education/School to Career Committee

Improves communication between the business and education communities.  Job Shadowing Program and Excellence in Education luncheon.

Marketing Committee

Develops marketing strategies for the Chamber and approves a coordinated Marketing Plan.

Membership Development Committee
Focuses its effort on sustaining current members and realizing membership growth.

Partners in Progress
Coordinates the annual Career Day event, bringing Norwin High School students and area businesses together.

Special Events Committees
These committees coordinate special Chamber activities throughout the year, for the benefit of the Chamber members and the community. Annual events include:

• Good Friday Breakfast

• Annual Golf Outing

• Community Picnic

• Annual Dinner

Membership Committee
Develops programs and services that meet member needs and represent value in return for membership dues.