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Welcome to the Somerset County Chamber of Commerce members' section. This is your section for collaboration and coordination. Keep abreast of important Chamber updates, upcoming events, and member announcements. View the newsletter and receive the latest details on Chamber benefits such as our energy program, group health insurance, and advertising opportunities.

The Chamber Welcomes a Summer Intern!

My name is Olivia Kemp, and I am so excited to be interning at the Chamber. I was born and raised in Rockwood and graduated from Rockwood Area High School in 2022. Currently, I’m going into my third year at the University of Connecticut where I’m majoring in marketing. I’ve always had an interest in business; I was the president of Rockwood’s Future Business Leaders of America chapter, and I am currently a member of the Marketing Society at UConn. I’m looking forward to learning more about marketing and local businesses while at the Chamber and using that knowledge in my future career.
 
 

Allegheny Mountain Antique Gallery Ribbon Cutting
Back L-R: Dennis Hutchison, So.Co.Farm Bureau (So.Co. Chamber Treasurer); Jake Polacek

Front L-R: Tom Chernisky, Cambria County Commissioner; Lauren Thompson, JARi ( So.Co. Board Member); Tom Krcha, Owner; Barb Krcha, Owner; Trista Krcha; Kirsten Reed, First National Bank ( So.Co. Board Member)
 

Congratulations 2024 Leadership Class Graduates!
Back L-R: David Krouse, Somerset County Jail; Amanda Prince Commonwealth Technical Institute  Zachary Waggle, Somerset Welding & Steel; Dr. William Rocks, Alleghany College of Maryland (graduation keynote speaker)

Front L-R: Roslyn Pugh, Uptown Works / Business Services by Roz; Heather Ream, Somerset Trust Company; Karen Aikey, CVS Health; Taylor Gontis, Riggs Industries; Isaac Knotter, Somerset Trust Company; Kelley Duppstadt, Somerset Inc.
 

Be Part of the 2024-2025 Leadership Class

The Somerset County Chamber of Commerce proudly opens enrollment for the 2024-2025 Leadership Somerset County program, now its 21st  year of helping develop new leaders for the county and region. The leaders of tomorrow need opportunities to both enhance and encourage their participation in making Somerset County a better place to live. Leadership Somerset County is designed to bring together a diverse group of individuals who share a common goal of becoming leaders prepared to face future challenges - thereby ensuring that Somerset County is led by able, resourceful, and vigorous individuals, both now and in the future. This 10-month program begins in September with a retreat focusing on networking, team building, and leadership skills. If you are interested in participating or sponsoring, please call the chamber at
814-445-6431 or raldom@somersetcountychamber.com

                
 
 

Community Events

Somerset County Night at the Altoona Curve Game
Calling all Somerset County baseball fans! Get ready for a home run of an evening with the Altoona Curve! Join us at People’s Natural Gas Field in Altoona for a special Somerset Community Night on June 25th. The excitement starts at 6 p.m. as the Curve take on the Reading Fightin Phils. But wait, there’s more! After the game, the sky will be lit up with a fantastic fireworks show.
      Chamber members and county residents, this is your night to enjoy America’s favorite pastime and make some memories. Corporate ticket packages are available, and individual tickets are $7. All proceeds from Somerset Community Night will go to the Somerset County Foundation Inc. for their workforce education programs.
      For additional details, contact Corey Homan, at (814) 283-3128 or choman@altoonacurve.com.
See you at the ballpark!
Altoona Curve - Wikipedia
Curve announce game schedule for 2019 season | Curve
 

Somerset County Pittsburgh Zoo Day July 17

wristbands available now!
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The Berkebile Oil Co., Inc., Launches a Franchise Business for Auto Undercoating.

Nearly a decade ago, Berkebile Oil developed a proprietary vehicle undercoating called PFC: Protection First Class to help customers protect one of their most expensive assets, their vehicles, from rust. During the last ten years, our presence in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast has expanded to include over 600 independent installers and shelf space in a variety of retail locations for our DIY customers. It is now time to take the next step.
Our goal for establishing the Rust Wrangler franchise is to grow the PFC brand within our current footprint and to expand beyond our existing area. We intend to do so with little to no impact on our current independent installers who have been loyal to the PFC brand since its inception.
• Rust Wrangler – Powered by PFC’s first franchise location to open at 173 Beacon Street, Somerset
• The franchise will open for business on July 1, 2024
Visit www.rustwrangler.com to learn more about PFC.

The Berkebile Oil Co., Inc. has been manufacturing quality automobile fluids for 70 years in the Somerset Industrial Park, Somerset, PA, under the 2+2 and PFC brands. Please visit our website www.berkebileoil.com for more information.

For more information about Rust Wrangler and franchise opportunities, please contact Kirk Sherbine, President of Berkebile Oil at ksherbine@berkebileoil.com or Zach Sherbine, Franchisee at zach@rustwrangler.com or by calling 814-443-1656.
 

Fairfield By Marriott Diamond Circle Award 2023 (Marriott International)

The Fairfield By Marriott Somerset, PA was awarded the Diamond Circle Award for exceptional product and service based on Guest Service Scores and annual Brand Standard Inspections.

The Diamond Circle award is the Top 5% of hotels recognized in the Fairfield Brand of hotels for 2023.
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Save the Date!

Ponfeigh Mixer- 

August 22- Ponfeigh Distillery (more info to come)

Open Fore Business Golf Tournament- 

September 12- Somerset Country Club

A Dinner with George (Washington)

October 24- Fort Ligonier (more info to come)
 

Chamber Events

June 4- Paris & Nice Chamber Trip Orientation Meeting

June 19- 2024 Leadership Somerset County Graduation

June 25- Somerset Co. Night at Altoona Curve

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to save on your energy bills through our
Chamber energy savings program.
Contact Loren Martello at 412-376-3828 or lmartello@world-kinect.com
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Looking for a way to promote or market your business, organization or upcoming event? The Chamber offers a number of marketing and advertising options for members. Details coming soon!

Welcome New Members!

ABOUT SOMERSET COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The Somerset County Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit corporation dedicated to promoting this region as a superior locale in which to live, work, vacation and conduct business. Membership consists of all sizes of businesses representing agriculture, financial, health, manufacturing, media, retailing, service, and tourism. Membership also includes various organizations such as service clubs, churches, elected officials, and individual associate members. The common thread is that all members share an interest in enhancing and improving the economy and quality of life in our region through networking opportunities.

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601 North Center Avenue
Somerset, PA 15501

Phone: (814) 445-6431
Fax: (814) 443-4313

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