

What Is Your Chamber?
The mission of the Greater Pittsburgh
Chamber of Commerce is to conduct
activities and solve problems to create a more competitive
business climate for the firms located in this
region. Simply stated your Chamber is business and professional
people working together to make your
community a better place for everyone.
Who Are Your Chamber's Members?
As the leading business organization in
Western Pennsylvania, the Chamber
boasts over 2,500 members ranging from the entrepreneurial,
single employee business to international
conglomerates employing thousands. Its diverse membership offers
unlimited opportunities for developing
ideas, cultivating business relationships and working toward one
common goal: the continuing excellence
of Greater Pittsburghs business community.
Who Leads Your Chamber?
The Chamber is dedicated to working for its
members. General direction and
policy are set by a Board of Directors composed of business and
professional leaders from various sectors
of the community. Day to day operations are carried out by a
full time staff of professionals. Members
often become involved in Chamber activities and the community by
working on committees. These
committees range from governmental affairs, membership
development and special projects to international
trade.
What Are The Objectives Of Your Chamber?
By sponsoring programs in areas such as
legislation, education, world trade,
infrastructure improvement and public image, the Chamber helps to
create a more competitive and healthy
business climate for the firms in the Greater Pittsburgh region:
What Are The Activities Of Your Chamber? The program areas offered by the
Chamber contribute to the enhancement of
the business climate and the quality of life in the Greater
Pittsburgh area. The major program areas (in
alphabetical order) are:
Since its incorporation in 1878, the
Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce
has been providing its members with valuable resources for
effective business planning. The Chamber,
identified as the leader in its field, intends to maintain and
strengthen its leadership by developing
innovative membership benefits and programs in its continuing
effort to serve members most crucial and
diverse needs.
The Chamber has a dream and a vision for tomorrow. With the support and participation of its members, the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce can continue activities for decades to come. We at the Chamber encourage your involvement because building a better future takes more than dreams. It takes intelligence and cooperation.