About the Norwin Chamber
The Norwin Chamber of Commerce was established in 1942 and has been serving businesses and the community-at-large for over 60 years. Instituted first in Irwin as a business association, the Norwin Chamber expanded in 1958 to include North Huntingdon and now also represents businesses in locations such as Penn Township, Jeannette, Greensburg, Latrobe, Belle Vernon, West Newton, Monroeville and Pittsburgh.
The Norwin Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization dedicated to furthering the growth and establishment of the Norwin community as a superior location in which to live, work, vacation and conduct business. All sizes and types of businesses are represented and members range from the sole-proprietor and home-based business to large health care facilities, banks and manufacturers. Together, the members of the Norwin Chamber of Commerce work to make the businesses and the community thrive!
Mission
The Norwin Chamber of Commerce provides regional leadership, promoting a favorable business climate through total member involvement.
Purpose of the Norwin Chamber
The Norwin Chamber implements its mission through the following actions:
- Improving the quantity and quality of services provided to Norwin Chamber members
- 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 Westmoreland County
- Increasing the effectiveness of the organization and operations
- Expanding financial support and achieving financial self-sufficiency
The Norwin Chamber of Commerce is a member of the following organizations and associations:
- Pennsylvania Association of Chamber Professionals
- Chambers of Commerce Service Corporation
- Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau
- Norwin Rotary
- Norwin Lions Club
- Irwin Moose
- Irwin Business & Professional Association
- WBN (Women's Business Network)
- WBRA (Westmoreland Business Referral Association)
- Business Women Connect
- Entrepreneurial Discussion Group