4211 Trindle Road, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011 (717) 761-0702 Fax (717) 761-4315

Chamber Vision and Mission

MISSION

The West Shore Chamber of Commerce represents, promotes and facilitates business for the community.

VISION

The West Shore Chamber is a dynamic business organization that advances member success, influences issues and exemplifies strong business performance.

ACHIEVED BY

• Enhancing ethical and professional business excellence
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• Being independent, member-driven and member-funded
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• Communicating business and life affirming information to our members and community
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• Addressing business and legislative issues affecting our members and community
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• Providing economic development and financial resources for our members
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• Strengthening the free enterprise system.

VALUES

Friendly - We provide opportunities for engaging, productive networking, designed to send business your way.

Principled - Our members make informed decisions based on our proactive committee leadership and
our member-focused, member-elected board.

Connected - We’re all in this together.

Professional - We provide educational opportunities for personal development and business growth.

Chamber Timeline of Accomplishments: A Look Back

·     1948 – The West Shore Businessmen’s Association held its first meeting.

·     1948 - The West Shore Businessmen’s Association formed a Hospital Committee to advocate for a hospital on the west shore. Holy Spirit Health System was established in 1963 due to these efforts.

·     1950 – The West Shore Businessmen’s Association hosted the first Business & Industry Night.

·     1956 – The West Shore Businessmen’s Association changed its name to the West Shore Chamber of Commerce.

·     1975 – The chamber computerized its records.

·     1976 – The Chamber hosted its first “Meet the Candidates Night.”

·     1979 – The Chamber helped organize and served as the administrative offices for the Three Mile Island recovery effort.

·     1983 – The Chamber moved its office to the current Trindle Road location.

·     1984 - West Shore Chamber in conjunction with four other area Chambers form the Capital Region Economic Development Council.

·     1984 -  The Chamber added Mixers to its events calendar to enhance member networking opportunities.

·     1985 – The Chamber chartered the West Shore Emergency Medical Service (EMS).

·     1990 - The first Business Achievement Award was presented to Rocco Ortenzio of Select Medical Corporation.

·     1996 – The Chamber debuted www.wschamber.org.

·     2006 – The Chamber creates the Inspiring Business Award for members who live the Chamber’s brand.

·     2008 – The Chamber emphasizes it’s focus on issue-based forums and seminars.

·     2009 – The Chamber offered an Electricity Aggregate pool to members to help mitigate the cost of the PPL rate cap removal.

·     2010 – Kathleen M. Mangan becomes the Chamber’s first female President & CEO.