GREATER PITTSTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

MEMBER INCENTIVES

For over 90 years the Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce has served as the organization through which business executives, professional people and other concerned citizens have united to provide leadership and direction for the economic and social development of the Greater Pittston Area.

The collective efforts of the Chamber members have brought needed improvements in our region’s economy and many other areas of community life. Few of these advances could have been accomplished on an individual basis. But we cannot be content to rest on the strength of our past successes, because there will always be new challenges for improving the economic climate and quality of life in the region.

GREATER PITTSTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

OUR MISSION 

The mission of the Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce is to enhance the growth and development of business and the quality of life in our community by helping to keep our membership informed, connected and prosperous.We accomplish this by facilitating the creation or retention of thousands of jobs in the Greater Pittston Area.

DID YOU KNOW THAT RECENTLY:

The Chamber has received $8.75 m. in grants from the Commonwealth’s Business in Our Sites Program for infrastructure into CenterPoint East & West Commerce & Trade Parks in Jenkins & Pittston Townships which resulted in the construction of over 4 m. sq. ft. of industrial space housing 19 companies and creating over 2,100 jobs. The Chamber played a pivotal role in the creation & retentions of employment opportunities for over 80 local industries including Schott Glass North America, Keystone Automotive Warehouse and Pride Mobility Products.

  The Chamber was awarded a $1.5m grant to aid in the restructuring & resurfacing of Commerce Road in the Grimes Industrial Park providing a safer roadway for over 2,700 employees.  The Chamber is completing a $2m infrastructure project into 47 industrial acres the Chamber owns in Duryea Borough.The Chamber owned and developed the Barnum, O’Hara & Grimes Industrial parks attracting businesses from all over the country.

 WE PUT PEOPLE TO WORK!

YOUR GUIDE TO CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP

NEW MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS Free Web Page design by Novation Networks $50.00

Free 3 col. X 5” ad in the Sunday Dispatch or Times Leader $223.35 to $736.80

Free business promotion with 1 insert in a Chamber Mailing reaching over 700 business contacts $273.00

Free business session – Portraits by Dominique $49.00

Citizens Voice buy one get one free ad up to $1,395.55

Greater Pittston YMCA Membership Gift Certificate $180.00

10% Discount for paid membership $20.00 

TOTAL FREE BENEFITS $595.35 to $1,108.80

TOTAL DISCOUNT SAVINGS up to $1,595.55

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

ANNUAL DINNER, MID-WINTER BREAKFAST AND AUTUMN BREAKFAST

Features a speaker of prominence and interest to the membership. With more than 200 guests in attendance, these are a great way to meet fellow members, the Chamber Board of Directors and Staff.

WOMEN’S NETWORK

At our meetings we educate and entertain women personally and professionally on relevant topics, while creating an informal networking environment. Members have provided us with a wide variety of principle speakers.

AWARDS

HEALTHY WORKPLACE OF THE YEAR AWARDThis program recognizes companies that have adopted workplace wellness practices.

SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARDRecognizes a company that has demonstrated a capacity for creativity and innovation, experienced growth and established itself as a leader in its industry

DIGITAL ADVERTISING

FREE WEBSITE LISTINGSYour business is listed on the Chamber website. Members are listed alphabetically and by business classification.

SOCIAL MEDIAStay connected by following us on our FACEBOOK page. “Greater Pittston Chamber”

E-BLASTDirect email involves sending an email solely to communicate a promotional message (for example, an announcement of a special offer or a catalog of products). Advertisers can reach substantial numbers of email subscribers

CHAMBER CHOICE AND ON DEMAND

CHAMBER CHOICE:The chambers benefit program, designed especially for Chamber members who are sole proprietors or members with one eligible employee is offered through chamber Choice with coverage through Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Chamber Choice also offers programs to include medical, dental, vision, life and disability, as well as voluntary supplemental benefits for companies with 2 or more employees.

ON DEMAND:A top concern for business owners is the rising cost of energy. To help local businesses save money and mitigate increases, the Greater Pittston Chamber of

Commerce has enlisted the services of Chamber Choice/On Demand Energy to create an aggregated buying pool.

OTHER BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES

PROMOTIONAL DISPLAYMembers are urged to display business cards & brochures in the Chamber lobby giving your business exposure to visitors.

FREE USAGE OF THE CHAMBER’S CONFERENCE ROOM

ASSISTANCE WITH GRAND OPENINGS, GROUND BREAKINGS & RIBBON CUTTINGS

  VISITATION TOURS

The main objective is to showcase area businesses  MEMBER TO MEMBER DISCOUNTS

Exclusive offers to Chamber Members from Chamber Members

EVENTS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

COMMUNITY READING DAY

NORTHEAST EMPLOYMENT EXPO

ROBA FAMILY FARMS FAMILY DAY

SNO COVE MEMBER APPRECIATION DAY

CHAMBER PARTNERS

PENN’S NORTHEAST METRO ACTION JUNIOR LEADERSHIP OF NEPA, INC. WORK NEPA.COM LUZERNE/SCHUYLKILL WORKFORCE

INVESTMENT BOARD IN COOPERERATION WITH LOCAL CHAMBERS

OF COMMERCE REGIONAL CHAMBER PARTNERSHIP

TOP TEN REASONS TO JOIN THE GREATER PITTSTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

10. NETWORKING AND NEW BUSINESS CONTACTS TO MAKE YOUR BUSINESS GROW

9. OPPORTUNITY TO REACH MORE COSTOMERS

8. PUPLICITY AND HEIGHTENED NAME RECOGNITION SO CUSTOMERS KNOW WHO YOU ARE

7. HELP TO CREATE A STRONG LOCAL ECONOMY TO KEEP OUR BUSINESS MOMENTUM MOVING FORWARD

6. LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP RUN A SMARTER, MORE PROFITABLE BUSINESS

5. REFERRALS AND SALE OPPORTUNITIES TO DELIVER A RETURN OF INVESTMENT

4. SAFEGUARD THE COMMUNITY BY WORKING WITH OTHERS

3. UNIFIES THE PUBLIC SPIRIT OF THE COMMUNITY AND DIRECTS IT INTO CONSTRUCTIVE CHANNELS

2. CREDIBILITY OF A COMMITMENT TO THE FUTURE OF THE GREATER PITTSTON AREA.

DRUM ROLL PLEASE!

  1. SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT AND INNER SATISFACTION OF DOING YOUR SHARE OF AN

IMPORTANT JOB

DUES STRUCTURE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP

$200.00 Annually10% discount $180.00

INTERMEDIATE COMPANIES(25 – 49 Employees)

$360.0010% discount $324.00

  LARGE COMPANIES(50 Plus Employees)

$550.0010% discount $495.00

  LARGE CONTRACTORS

(As listed in Yellow Pages)$425.00

10% discount $382.50 

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS(Billed according to deposits)Contact the Chamber Office

GREATER PITTSTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OFFICERS & BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2011-2012

President - Charles A. Adonizio III

1st Vice-President - Joseph D. Burke, Esq.

2nd Vice-President - Jerry A. Champi

3rd Vice-President - Patricia A. Stella

Treasurer - Mark Nobile

Executive Vice-President/Secretary - Rosemary Dessoye

Administrative Assistant - Shirley Bartos

Immediate Past-President - Joseph S. Durkin, P.E.

NOLAN AYRES MAYOR JASON KLUSH

RAYMOND J. BERNARDI, JR. MAUREEN MANGAN-MILLS

SALVATORE BERNARDI JON MARTINEAU

PHYLLIS BRANDWENE JUDY M. MARTINELLI

MICHAEL BUTERA, ESQ. DANAE MORROW

REP. MICHAEL CARROLL VINCENT PECK

RICHARD COHEN BARBARA PIRRELLA-SICO

CASSANDRA COLEMAN JAMES POWERS

ANTHONY DENISCO JOSEPH J. PROCIAK, ESQ.

BLAISE ALAN DENTE, CCC DAVID PUZ

FRED DESANTO JANET ROSENBAUM

WAYNE DOTTOR ROSALIA STRASSER

WILLIAM GOLDSWORTHY JOHN WESOLOWSKI

JOHNNY J. JOYCE EDWARD YENCHA

RICHARD KAZMERICK HEATHER YUDICHAK, ESQ.

COUNSEL- JOSEPH F. SAPORITO, JR., ESQ.

OFFICE MANAGER - BRANDI BARTUSH