Chamber Update: Business Builders videos now available on YouTube
By Gina Grone | Chamber Executive Director
The Northside North Shore Chamber serves the business community in and around the Northside and has been doing so since 1897. We currently have 370 member businesses, and we serve them by promoting, connecting, and supporting.
Here are some of our recent activities and updates.
Members
Renewed members: The following 30 companies or organizations renewed their investment in the past month: AJ Technology Group, Allegheny Center Alliance Church, Binko’s Pymatuning Lake Chili Co, Buhl Foundation (One Northside), Castle Biosciences, DittoHQ, Express Employment Professionals, Gaber & Company, George L Wilson & Co, Goodrich & Geist, HobartHumphrey, Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh, La Prima Espresso Company, LeClaire Griewahn & Scott, Manchester Youth Development Center, Mike’s Beer Bar, Mr. Sign, National Aviary, New Hazlett Theater, North Shore Tavern, Pennsylvania Women Work, Peoples, Pittsburgh Furniture Rental, Project Destiny, Propel Northside Community Wellness Center, RCC Building Contractors, REVELxp, SLB Radio Productions, The Nest, and The Wilson Group.
New members: We were pleased to welcome the following 10 companies or organizations as new members in the past month: A1 Resources, G.A.P. Literacy, Harbor Light Center, Live Nation – The Pavilion at Star Lake, Oasis Senior Advisors, Ron’s Pizza Palace, Sweet Sophistication, The Nest, Trying Together, and Vibrant Pittsburgh.
If you’d like to discuss how the chamber can benefit your business, please reach out to Patrick Bendel, Member Relations Manager, at (412) 670-9862 or patrick@northsidechamberofcommerce.com.
‘Business Builders’ info sessions
Thanks to the sponsorship support of the Neighborhood Community Development Fund, the chamber presented a series of three “Business Builders” informational sessions in April.
The session details were as follows:
- Working with GenZ — Panel Moderator: Quinn Kirby, Manager of Strategic Initiatives, Northside North Shore Chamber
- ChatGPT in the Workplace — Speaker: Craig Turner, Owner, Momentum The Business Growth Agency
- Building a Stronger Team — Speaker: Erin Pipitone, Certified Gallup Coach Videos from the first and second sessions can be found on YouTube by searching “North Side North Shore Chamber of Commerce.”
Signature events
Each year, the chamber coordinates four signature events, each one attracting 100-300 people. One of these events, the golf outing, raises money for a local non-profit chosen by the chamber’s board of directors. All of the events provide operating funds for the chamber to do its work that supports the whole business community.
The dates for all four events have been set for 2024.
- May 23 — Business Luncheon at Acrisure Stadium — Theme: Innovations in Workforce Development
- June 18 — Community Night with the Pirates presented by Mike’s Beer Bar
- Sept. 9 — Charity Golf Outing at Green Oaks Country Club
- Dec. 5 — Holiday Gala at Priory’s Grand Hall
Information about each event can be found on the chamber’s website.
Network events
The Northside Chamber has regular events that are open to the public. Whether you’re interested in networking or just want to see the event spaces, we invite you to join us!
- May 14, 8-9:30 a.m. – Coffee & Contacts (morning networking) – Babb Insurance
- May 23, 5:30-7 p.m. – In Your Business (evening networking) – Mike’s Beer Bar l June 11, 8-9:30 a.m. – Coffee & Contacts (morning networking) – Light of Life Ridge Recovery Place
A full calendar is on the chamber’s website.
Learn more about the chamber by visiting our website (northsidechamberofcommerce.com), contacting us at (412) 231-6500 or at info@northsidechamberofcommerce. com, or stopping into our office on Middle Street in Deutschtown.