http://www.egcw.org/ en dbates@egcw.org Copyright 2012 2012-01-10T01:20:41+00:00 http://www.egcw.org/site/egc-annual-membership-meeting-on-wednesday-january-25 http://www.egcw.org/site/egc-annual-membership-meeting-on-wednesday-january-25#When:01:20:41Z {summary}On Wednesday, January 25, 2012, the Economic Growth Connection of Westmoreland's Annual Membership Meeting will be held at the DeNunzio’s Chophouse at the Arnold Palmer Airport. Lunch will start at 11:30 a.m. with the meeting to begin at approximately 11:50 a.m. The main purpose of the meeting will be to elect members for the EGC Board of Directors. Also, a briefing will be given on the accomplishments to date by EGC, along with an update from the Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation and their newly appointed Executive Director, Jason Rigone. Due to the importance of manufacturing in our local as well as national economy, we asked Kennametal to participate in the meeting as well. The Chairman, President and CEO of Kennametal, Carlos Cardoso, was recently invited by Governor Corbett to co-chair a committee on manufacturing in Pennsylvania. Erica Clayton Wright, Public Affairs Manager for Kennametal, will be joining us to outline important facts and concerns of Kennametal and other major manufacturers here in Pennsylvania. Please call EGC at (724)-830-3604, email tinapetroy@egcw.org, or fax your reservation request to (724)-850-6874. We hope to see you there. 2012-01-10T01:20:41+00:00 http://www.egcw.org/site/transportation-commission-report-on-november-9-2011 http://www.egcw.org/site/transportation-commission-report-on-november-9-2011#When:15:40:18Z {summary}The EGC has partnered with The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation and the Latrobe Area & Westmoreland Chambers of Commerce to host a briefing for Governor Tom Corbett's Transportation Commission Report. The event, which takes place on November 9, 2011 will be held at the Greensburg Country Club. A luncheon will begin at 11:30 am followed by the program at 11:50 am. Please RSVP by fax at 724-850--3974 or by e-mail to tinapetroy@egcw.org no later than Wednesday, November 2, 2011. 2011-10-20T15:40:18+00:00 http://www.egcw.org/site/2011-job-hunters-boot-camp-hosted-by-congressman-mark-critz http://www.egcw.org/site/2011-job-hunters-boot-camp-hosted-by-congressman-mark-critz#When:18:02:41Z {summary}Congressman Mark S. Critz has invited local employers to participate in a "Job Hunters Boot Camp" which he will be hosting at Saint Vincent College on Monday, November 7, 2011. The event, held from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., is a great opportunity to network with qualified individuals who are seeking employment. Furthermore, the "Job Hunters Boot Camp" is a chance for promotion of your business at no cost to you. Participation in the event is free to employers and local businesses. Please see the letter and registration form below provided by Congressman Critz for more information on registering for the event. 2011-10-14T18:02:41+00:00 http://www.egcw.org/site/economic-growth-connection-of-westmoreland-annual-dinner http://www.egcw.org/site/economic-growth-connection-of-westmoreland-annual-dinner#When:14:39:46Z {summary}You are invited to join us for the Economic Growth Connection of Westmoreland's Annual Dinner on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at the Four Points Sheraton in Greensburg. This year we are pleased to recognize Larry Larese who is celebrating his 40th year of service in Westmoreland County as Planning Director and Executive Director of the Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation. We are eager to be able to honor his contributions, as he is planning to retire later this year. In addition, we have invited Alan Walker, newly appointed Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, as our guest speaker. If you are interested in attending, please contact Tina Petroy at (724)-850-6870 or tinapetroy@egcw.org by Wednesday, May 25, 2011. 2011-05-17T14:39:46+00:00