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South West Regional Chamber of Commerce merges with South Hills Chamber of Commerce

By Mandi Pryor south West Regional Chamber Of Commerce Executive Director 3 min read
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In 2023, the South West Regional Chamber of Commerce experienced exponential growth, welcoming the South Hills Chamber of Commerce as a growing part of the chamber’s footprint. With this expansion, the chamber has fostered the development of even more business and community partners from around the region.

South Hills Chamber of Commerce board President Chris Conroy said, “After a thorough review, the SHCC board of directors decided that entrusting the South West Regional Chamber with our members as we moved forward to dissolve the South Hills Chamber of Commerce puts our members and community first. Working together as a single chamber allows us to focus more resources on the ultimate goal of enriching the economic environment for business in our shared communities. It provides the members with more opportunities to promote their business, interests, and passions.”

Focused on community togetherness, the South West Regional Chamber of Commerce has also recognized that its social impact extends beyond just networking events and business building, focusing on efforts that address issues such as hunger through the Free Little Pantry program and volunteering with Food Helpers of the Washington County Food Bank, aiding women in the workforce with Dress for Success, as well as supporting local seniors through our Blizzard Bag volunteer sessions for South West Meals on Wheels hosted through the chamber’s RISE: Networking for a Cause initiative.

Beyond this, the South West Regional Chamber also has two programs to help empower local youth, including a scholarship program, which works in conjunction with The Common Good Foundation, the chamber’s sister non-profit, as well as a free membership program for post-graduate students.

Jennifer Wells, The Common Good Foundation board President, said, “The Common Good Foundation is a beacon of opportunity, offering students in our communities assistance to pursue their dreams through higher education. The SWR Chamber’s scholarship fundraising efforts help The Common Good Foundation foster a stronger, more prosperous community for all.”

Regarding member benefits, launched in 2023, the chamber’s SWPA Business Podcast broadcasts on Upper Saint Clair Public Television, Apple, Amazon, iHeart, Pandora, Spotify and Stitcher. The SWPA Business Podcast gives members a place to shine and share their stories, whether it is a non-profit supporting cancer victims or your local HVAC service member, such as Denillo Heating and Cooling.

Additionally, the podcast has become an outlet to discuss important issues that directly affect our local business owners, such as the previously aforementioned banking crisis with Chase Bank, the integration of artificial intelligence in the workplace with Cozza Law Group’s owner and managing partner, Rocco Rozza, and a ten-year automotive industry outlook with Colussy Chevrolet.

As 2024 approaches, the South West Regional Chamber of Commerce will push forward, continuing its mission to integrate easily accessible technology alongside the traditional chamber offerings of business, educational and leadership programming by launching an app focused on member engagement and lead generation.

With nearly 100 years of chamber history, we hope that by 2027, when the South West Regional Chamber hits that 100-year mark, we will have something really groundbreaking to show for it, and we’ve already started the preparations.

With an increase in membership and a robust line-up of events, programs and benefits, members of the South West Regional Chamber of Commerce are in the early stages of a larger, growing business community. The chamber has proven that regional growth is not limited by boundaries but is defined by vision, collaboration, and a commitment to help businesses succeed for a brighter, more prosperous future for this region.

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