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Business notebook: Kotula joining state chamber board

Jeff Kotula, president of the Washington County Chamber of Commerce, has been selected for the board of directors of the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry. The appointment should enhance Washington County’s impact in statewide business and economic development discussions. As ...

OP-ED: Local businesses foundation of our county’s economy

Economic development attraction projects are always exciting as few things capture the community’s attention more than the announcement of a new company bringing investment and new jobs to a community. As a great example, Spaleck USA, a leading global manufacturer of conveying and ...

OP-ED: A new legacy for our region

The Greater Pittsburgh Region has a storied history of forging new industries. Steel, coal, natural gas, glass production and even the advanced health care and financial sectors can all trace their origins to our region. These industries were capitalized by local corporate leaders, advanced ...

OP-ED: County fairs help the economy grow

County fairs are an annual tradition in Washington County, and even if you have never placed a boot on a farm, the experience of attending a fair allows us to reconnect with our agricultural heritage and reminds us of the hard-working people bringing food to our tables. However, fairs are ...

OP-ED: Forward into 2025

The Washington County Chamber of Commerce developed a four-pronged strategy called Washington Forward to identify areas of focus that help promote and maintain growth in our local economy, as well as provide attention to challenges our county may confront. Washington Forward outlined ...

OP-ED: Celebrating 20 years of Marcellus Shale development

As we mark the 20th anniversary of Marcellus Shale development in Appalachia, we can celebrate the positive benefits that natural gas provides to our communities, our economy and workforce, our environment and our nation’s security. Thanks to the hard work and determination by Range ...