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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:
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Increasing the effectiveness of Chamber organization and operations.
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Improving the quantity and quality of services provided to Chamber members.
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Expanding financial support and achieving financial self-sufficiency.
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Promoting a healthy and vital business environment along with appropriate economic development of the region.
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Forming community partnerships that support and enable the mission.
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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 last two years.
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In 2002, we attracted the participation of large area employers and manufacturers. In 2003, this participation will result in the establishment of the Western
Westmoreland Manufacturers' Network. We are excited about bringing together the expertise and influence of the area's big businesses to work toward a stronger economic base for
Westmoreland County.
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We developed the Chamber's first Niche Group, a marketing based alliance of tightly coordinated businesses. Niche Group businesses will work closely together,
almost as departments in a virtual company. By combining their strengths, these businesses are able to expand the services they offer to their customers.
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Networking opportunities for members have also been expanded. We established the Monthly Membership 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.
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We continue to refine our public relations efforts. In 2002, 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 2003, 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
James
Duffy, Chairman of the Board
Attorney At Law
Dave Litzinger, Vice Chair of Community Partnership
and Economic Development
Manufacturing Consultant
John
Duncan, Vice Chair of Governance and Finance
DuncanFinancial Group
Karen Botti, Vice Chair of Membership
Commercial
Bank & Trust of PA
Gus Slack, Treasurer
AccountingTechs, Inc.
James Gallagher, Immediate Past Chairman of the Board
Remax Realty Access.
Frank
Bonincontro, Irwin Bank
Keith Davis, The Davis Financial Group
Steve
Eichelberger, Eichelberger & Sons Heating and
Air Conditioning
Diana
Falk, Norwin Public Library
Brenda
Kacvinsky, Minuteman Press
Ed Michalek, Giant Eagle
Pamala
Mielnicki, Welcome New Neighbors
John
Ott, Joseph F. Ott Funeral Home, Inc.
Dr.
William Roscoe, All-Kare chiropractic Clinic
Nancy
Smith , Irwin Bank
Jill
Taylor, First National Bank of PA
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.
Ambassadors Committee
Welcomes new and expanding businesses to the Norwin community.
Beautification Committee
Works to implement beautification projects throughout the community.
Business and Economic Development Committee
Promotes economic development in the Norwin area, including new and expanding businesses and economic initiatives.
Education/School to Career Committee
Improves communication between the business and education communities. Job Shadowing Program and Excellence in Education luncheon.
Information Technology Committee
Works to develop and update the Chamber's website and advise the Chamber with regard to its computer systems.
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.
Networking Committee
Brings members together to build trusted relationships and profitable referrals, chairs Monthly Membership Luncheon.
Partners
in Progress
Coordinates the annual Career Day event, bringing
Norwin High School students and area businesses together.
Ad Hoc Committees
Ad Hoc committees are formed for special purposes, to facilitate discussion on current issues affecting membership, the community, and relations with governmental
agencies. For example, the Community Development Committee handles a diverse range of issues with regard to the current business climate. The Legislative Affairs Council reviews all
relevant legislative issues affecting members and offers policy advice to the Chamber's Board of Directors.
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:
Strategic Plan Committees
The objectives of the Norwin Chamber of Commerce are governed by a Strategic Plan, which has been adopted by the Chamber's Board of Directors. In each area of the
Plan, Chamber Committees have been established to assure the achievement of stated objectives.
Governance Committee
Revises, creates, and publishes bylaws, policies, and procedures. This committee recommends appropriate governance policies.
Membership Committee
Develops programs and services that meet member needs and represent value in return for membership dues.
Finance Committee
Provides appropriate controls for event planning, evaluates the dues structure, and develops capital investment and retention plans. The Finance Committee works
with the Board to achieve a balanced budget.
Economics Committee
Develops a framework for the industrial segment of our region, expanding Chamber membership among manufacturers and industries.
Community Partnerships Committee
Develops criteria for evaluating the Chamber's involvement within the community and various community projects.
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