PITTSTON — In June 2020, the Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce will celebrate 100 years of service to the Greater Pittston Business Community.
Incorporated on June 26, 1920, the Chamber was created by a group of gentlemen who understood the importance of businesses working together to strengthen a community.
To celebrate this exciting milestone, an event committee is planning a Roaring 20s themed party to be held Saturday, June 27, 2020, at the airplane hangar owned and operated by Aviation Technologies at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport.
Save the date for an exciting evening of great food — prepared by several of our favorite Greater Pittston restaurants — live music and entertainment, plus you can take home a souvenir memory book filled with the history of the Chamber and its members.
If you would like to be a part of planning this exciting event or would like to have your business included in the memory book, contact us at 570-655-1424, or info@pittstonchamber.org. Information regarding sponsorship opportunities, ticket prices and more event details will be released shortly. Follow us on Facebook for updates.
Who is the Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce? Why should your business be a member of the Chamber?
The early years
The gentlemen who created the Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce stated as part of its original purpose, the desire for businesses to work together to advance the financial, industrial and professional interests of the City of Pittston and surrounding communities by promoting integrity and good faith; just and equitable principles and to discover and correct abuses.
In essence, if we work together, treat each other well, and hold each other accountable, we can all succeed. With the passing of 100 years, as we look forward to 100 more, we can all agree these gentlemen were on to something.
More recently
As time passed and the organization grew, the Chamber played a critical role in the industrial development of Greater Pittston.
Initiated by Board President Vincent T. O’Hara — for which O’Hara Industrial Park in Pittston Township is named — then sparked by the dynamic energy of John “Jack” Grimes, executive vice president, the Chamber built the infrastructure for Grimes, Quackenbush, O’Hara and Duryea industrial parks.
The culmination of this investment not only put Greater Pittston on the map, but also helped position our area to be the highly desirable destination for business entities we are today.
The next century plan
As the Next Century of Service approaches, the Chamber will focus on member services, small business, workforce development and our women’s network.
Expect to see more tangible member benefits, like education and advocacy events, member discounts, and a greater focus on member-to-member referrals.
Join us for our Small Business Spotlights and Women’s Network events to experience first-hand the inviting business culture.
Workforce development continues to be a topic of conversation for all businesses, new and old, big and small alike. We will continue to encourage dialogue between employers and the workforce, supporting educational programming and developing training programs for both our current and future employees.
The Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce engages about 425 members and serves the Greater Pittston area which includes 13 municipalities and two school districts, Pittston Area and Wyoming Area.
These municipalities cover approximately 64 square miles and have a combined population of just under 50,000 people.
To join the Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce, visit http://www.pittstonchamber.org/member/newmemberapp/ to complete the online application or call the office at 570-655-1424.
