Member News and Events
Together in Teal Walk / 5K Run
Together in Teal Walk / 5K Run Sunday, September 13th, 2026 | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM North Park Swimming Pool Loop (S. Ridge Drive at Hemlock Drive, McCandless Twp., PA 15044) The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition is excited to host our 16th annual "Together in Teal" Walk/ 5K Run. Join us for a wonderful day full of fun, activities, and fundraising for a meaningful cause - ovarian cancer! All proceeds directly benefit the life-saving programs and services that the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
Anchorpoint Joe Klimchak & Friends Golf Classic
Golf Classic & Silent Auction at Olde StonewallFriday, September 11, 2026 • 8 AM – 4 PM1495 Mercer Rd., Ellwood City, PA 16117 The Anchorpoint Joe Klimchak & Friends Golf Classic is a premier charity golf outing at one of the top public courses in the country. Join us for a memorable event featuring lunch, 18 holes of golf, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, auctions, skill competitions and more! Each year more than 120 golfers compete to win various prizes, including the coveted Churchgoers Cup.Proceeds provide
Keep Loving the Game—Even When the Game Is Insane
Talent matters in sports, but so does what happens inside an athlete when the pressure rises. I’m Pamela Biasca Losada and I'm excited to join Matt Diesel with Diesel Sports Complex, Sam Powell, James Shamlin, Steve Wize, and an exciting special guest Tyler Kennedy former hockey player with The Pittsburgh Penguins for "Keep Loving the Game, Even When the Game Is Insane". On Monday, September 14 from 6PM to 7:30PM at Diesel Sports Complex in Cranberry, we’ll be having an important conversation about
News Release: 8/27/2026
For many years, we have worked with non-profits and municipalities to help provide the same services we provide to our commercial customers. We've worked with our trusted vendors, got creative with pricing, but not always it can fit in the budget.This was the challenge and thankfully, we now have an answer.Working withMarek HajnofLattice MeridianandDr. Emily Clareof The Clare Collective,E-Safe Partnershas launched a new series called Bytes & Budget to help bring awareness of grants available to our
Wesley Family Services Wellness Activities Free to the Community
WesleyonWellnessisaholisticapproachtoofferingpreventivecareforourclients,thecommunityand staff.TheWellnessCenter andtheFree Resources provideopportunitiesfor improvedwellnessandQualityWholePersonCare®inavarietyof settings.TheWellnessCenteroffersfreeworkshopsbothin-personandonline.They arefacilitatedbyexternal partnersorbystaff Wellness Ambassadors.Many differentkindsofworkshopsareofferedthat focusonselfcarethroughthe multipledimensionsofwellness (financial, physical, mental, occupational, etc). To check
.png){kind=logo}
Fun Fore All Trick Or Treat and Holiday Lights Mini Golf Partnership
Fun Fore All is getting ready for two of our biggest family events of the year—Trick or Treat Mini Golf and Holiday Lights Mini Golf—and we’d love to have your business be part of them! Each year, these events bring thousands of local families to Fun Fore All for a unique holiday experience. In addition to creating a fun family tradition, both events help us raise money for local organizations in our community, The Rowan Elementary PTO for our Trick Or Treat Event and The Caring Place for Holiday
Net-Walking: A Mindful Networking Experience
A monthly outdoor networking event held on the first Tuesday of every month (September-December 2026). This 60-minute event blends gentle movement with mindfulness to help professionals decompress while building authentic connections. Includes a 5-minute mindfulness activity, walking along scenic paths with structured conversation prompts, and low-pressure networking. Limited to 15 participants. Cost: $15 per event. Designed for entrepreneurs, executives, and professionals seeking stress relief, mental
Dress for Success Pittsburgh Black & Gold Gala Tickets on Sale
Dress for Success Pittsburgh’s biannual gala fundraiser, featuring a Glitter & Glam theme, is on Saturday November 14th at the Energy Innovation Center.The Black & Gold Gala supports our organization’s mission to provide a safe, affirming, and welcoming space for all women and non-binary individuals, offering vital clothing and employment readiness support. Funds raised during the evening will allow our team to ensure every person who visits our brick-and-mortar and mobile boutiques feels strong and
A Night of Wonder: Neighborhood North Museum of Play - September 17, 2026
A Night of Wonder: Neighborhood North Museum of Play - September 17, 2026 Help us celebrate a year of growth at our county’s home for creativity and playful learning. Enjoy an inspiring evening with:Live music by Dennis Garner Jr. & Tempo NoirDrum Circle led by Penn State Professor Kevin BennettInteractive art and maker activitiesDelicious hors d'oeuvres, desserts, and drinksJoin us as we come together to connect, create, and celebrate a year of impact and share our vision for the future! Tickets
A Visual Content Guide for Local Studios Using Adobe Firefly
What Is Adobe Firefly? What is Adobe Firefly?Adobe Firefly is a standalone web application designed for generative artificial intelligence content creation. It functions by converting text descriptions into high-quality images, vector graphics, and text styles. The tool provides commercially safe outputs for small businesses, utilizing a model trained exclusively on licensed content and public domain materials. To access the system, a standalone web application is available at the online portal, and a
Beyond Burnout: The Reset Series
Feeling overwhelmed? Ready to recharge? Join us in person for Beyond Burnout — a refreshing series designed to help you hit the reset button on stress and exhaustion. Connect with others, dive into practical tips, and discover new ways to bounce back stronger. It’s chill, it’s real, and it’s all about YOU finding your balance again. Don’t miss out on this chance to reset and refresh your mind and soul!Education discussion will be led by Mohamad Ali, MD, followed by ad 30-minute guided session led
Smart Hiring Practices for New Businesses in Pittsburgh's North Region
One bad hire costs a small business an average of $17,000 — and that estimate doesn't account for lost productivity or the toll on team morale that follows. For new businesses across Allegheny, Beaver, and Butler counties, where every person on your team directly shapes how customers experience your company, getting hiring right from the start isn't optional — it's a survival strategy. The steps below won't guarantee a perfect hire every time, but they will give you a process that dramatically improves
Brand Refresh or Full Rebrand? A Decision Guide for Pittsburgh North Business Owners
Customers form lasting brand impressions in seconds — just seven, according to recent industry data — and 71% of businesses with annual revenue under $500,000 spend only $100–$500 per month on branding. For the 800-plus member businesses across Allegheny, Beaver, and Butler counties, staying competitive doesn't require a complete identity overhaul. It requires knowing which kind of change your brand actually needs. What's the Difference Between a Refresh and a Rebrand? These two terms get used
What Pittsburgh North Businesses Gain by Moving Beyond the Spreadsheet
Data visualization transforms raw business numbers into charts, graphs, and dashboards that reveal patterns in seconds — patterns that might take hours to spot in a spreadsheet. For Pittsburgh North's 800+ member businesses, from Cranberry Township's tech corridor to the healthcare employers anchoring the Route 19 corridor, it's a practical competitive tool, not a tech luxury. Whether you're tracking sales trends, presenting to investors, or making the case for a budget increase, showing your data beats
Securing Online Financial Transactions for Modern Businesses
Secure online business transactions rely on a combination of encryption, authentication, fraud monitoring, and disciplined operational habits. Whether you’re running a small ecommerce store or managing enterprise-level contracts, every digital payment, document exchange, and data transfer introduces risk. Cybercriminals look for weak passwords, outdated software, and unverified payment gateways. Businesses that treat security as a layered system rather than a single tool dramatically reduce exposure.Key
Resilience in Action: Practical Ways to Keep Your Business Moving Forward
Every business, no matter how established, encounters periods of difficulty — economic downturns, sudden market shifts, or unexpected operational crises. The way leaders respond in those moments can define the company’s future. Resilience isn’t about avoiding adversity; it’s about building systems that adapt, recover, and emerge stronger.Key Takeaways Assess financial health early to avoid reactive decisions. Strengthen team communication to preserve morale and direction. Diversify revenue streams and
Why Every Regional Business Needs a Clear, Ready-to-Share Media Kit
For organizations across the Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber community, a strong media kit is more than a bundle of brand assets—it's a relationship-building tool that supports credibility, accelerates visibility, and equips journalists, partners, and stakeholders with what they need to tell your story accurately and confidently. Learn below: What a media kit does for your visibility and PR The essential components that make it useful to reporters How businesses can repurpose media-kit materials for
Strengthening Customer Confidence with Consistent, Authentic Branding
Small businesses across Pittsburgh often compete not just on products or services—but on trust. Customers want to know who you are, what you stand for, and whether you’ll deliver. Visual branding is one of the fastest, most accessible ways to communicate that reliability. Takeaways: Presenting a consistent visual identity helps customers instantly recognize your business. Authentic images—featuring real people, real locations, and real moments—build confidence. Professional-looking designs
How to Open Your Own Auto Repair Shop: A Practical Guide
Opening an auto repair shop can be a life-changing move—especially if you're transitioning from technician to entrepreneur. Whether you're chasing independence, spotting a gap in your local market, or looking to serve a growing community, the process is equal parts strategy, grit, and paperwork.This guide walks through what it takes to open a shop of your own—from getting licensed to securing vendors, marketing your services, and staying compliant. We’ve also included FAQs, a quick-glance checklist, and a
Screens, Booths, and Buzz: Blending Digital Strategy into Trade Show Marketing
Trade shows have always been about spectacle and handshakes, but in an era ruled by screens and data, the winners are the ones who sync their in-person charm with digital intelligence. Setting up a booth with strong signage and swag is no longer enough—it’s about creating a hybrid experience where online momentum drives real-world action and vice versa. As consumer attention fragments across devices, digital tools can be the difference between blending into the background or owning the floor. But
Taming the Paper Beast: Smarter Document Management for Businesses
For most small business owners, paperwork is less a side task and more a quiet invasion. It seeps into inboxes, file cabinets, desktops—both physical and digital. The irony, of course, is that while everyone acknowledges the chaos, few tackle it with the sort of intentionality given to sales or marketing. Yet the way a business handles its documents—contracts, receipts, employee files, even brainstorm scribbles—can be the difference between a clean audit and a costly mess. With the right approach,
Fresh and Exciting Ways for Businesses to Ditch Paper for Good
Some changes sneak into business life without much noise. Others, like going paperless, require a deliberate and sometimes uncomfortable shift in how you think about work itself. It's not just a tech upgrade; it's a reimagining of systems that have been around longer than computers. If you're ready to ditch the clutter and embrace a cleaner, faster way of doing business, you’re already on the right track. Invest in Good Document Management EarlyIt's tempting to think you can just scan everything and
Riding the Seasons: A Small Business Playbook for Timely Success
Seasonal promotions can feel like a moving target when you are running a small business. Trends shift, customer moods evolve, and it often seems like everyone is shouting over each other for attention. Instead of chasing what is already popular, there is a smarter approach that puts you ahead of the noise. If you understand how to read the seasons rather than react to them, you can position yourself not just to survive but to truly thrive. Creating Offers That Actually Feel PersonalIt is tempting to
Entrepreneurs, Listen Up: Self-Care Isn’t a Luxury—It’s a Business Strategy
If you’re an entrepreneur, you’ve probably convinced yourself that burning the midnight oil is the only way forward. Long hours, little sleep, endless caffeine—these have become badges of honor in the startup world. The problem? That kind of relentless grind doesn’t just wear you down; it actively works against your long-term success. What’s often overlooked in the conversation about business growth is the role that self-care plays in sustaining it. Taking care of yourself isn’t a distraction from your
Ignite Your Business Potential with Expert Consulting
In the competitive landscape of modern business, the strategic use of consulting expertise can significantly enhance your company’s performance. Consultants bring a wealth of specialized knowledge that can address specific challenges and drive innovation. By collaborating with these experts, businesses can refine their operations, improve market engagement, and adopt sustainable practices. This partnership not only enhances efficiency but also positions your company to adapt swiftly to changing market