The Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce offers numerous opportunities for you to become involved in our community. Multiple committees meet monthly and offer education, community outreach and connections. We encourage you to get more involved by joining one of our committees. To serve on a committee, individuals must be a representative of a current member business of the Chamber of Commerce. To participate, contact [email protected]
Advocacy & Policy Committee:
The Committee monitors, interprets and communicates public policy, governmental action, and legislation on local, state, and federal issues of concern to the Chamber membership. The Committee coordinates multiple legislative platforms for our members throughout the year. Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce is the unified voice for business. We are uniquely positioned to bring people together to solve problems, create jobs, promote business, and improve the quality of life for our residents. Through our Advocacy and Policy Committee we connect and leverage relationships with elected officials and the business community to address policy decisions that have a direct impact on the ChescoWest business community. The participation and support of our member businesses contribute to these conversations, ideas, and solutions geared toward the common goal of shaping the future of ChescoWest. Day/Time: 1st Tuesday at 8:30am - Lukens Executive Building Visit the Advocacy Page
Regional Planning Committee:
This committee works on initiatives in regard to issues of a regional or multi-municipal nature. They work together with both public and private sectors to connect the western Chester County region. The committee provides support to promote growth in business, transporation, revitalization efforts, workforce and to encourage multi-municipal cooperation.
Regional Planning Committee Vision:
The committee envisions a region that works together to provide jobs for its citizens and expand its tax base; invests in its business districts to create attractive destinations for commerce and development; protects its agricultural base and conserves its picturesque landscape; and builds on the sense‐of‐place, diversity, and spirit of its residents that make the region uniquely suited as a great place to live and work. Day/Time: 1st Wednesday at 8:00am at rotating locations | Committee Chair: Steve Ohrwaschel | Coventry Environmental
Program Committee
Meetings are once a month to determine creative event programs that enhance opportunities for local businesses. The committee also evaluates the value of current events, logistics, schedules and organize volunteers. Day /Time: 3rd Wednesday at 8:30 am at the Lukens Executive Building | Committee Chair: Brenda McNeil | Mahoney Environmental
Membership & Communications Committee:
The Membership Committee work on enhancing member benefits, inviting new members and working as ambassadors with new members. This committee also develops engaging newsletter content, the Western Chester County Life Magazine, Western Chester County Checks In Show and marketing projects for WCCCC. Day/Time: 4th Thursday at 8:30 am at rotating locations. | Committee Chair: Claudia Muntean | Clarel Maintenance
Scholarship Committee: The Scholarship Committee works on building the Chamber's Academic and Trade Scholarship program that awards scholarships to local high school seniors annually. Day/Time: Remote | Committee Chair: Alissa Steele-Griffith, Quik-Stop Pharmacy
Young Professionals Network:
The Young Professional Network arranges Young Professional Networking opportunities and develops creative ways to bring resources and engagement to young professionals in ChescoWest. They meet bi-monthly at rotating locations that are listed on our events calendar. Committee Chair: Morgan Wallace, WCCCC
To join a committee please contact the Chamber at 610-384-9550 or [email protected]
