From Gina Grone – Executive Director, Northside North Shore Chamber of Commerce

Photo: Participants in the ‘Paving the Pathways’ session on health care careers. Courtesy of Gina Grone

The Northside North Shore Chamber serves the business community in and around the Northside and has been doing so since 1897. We currently have 240 member businesses, and we serve them by promoting, connecting, and supporting. 

Here are some of our recent activities and updates.

Members

New Members: We were pleased to welcome the following four companies as new members in the past month: Kate Kay Real Estate and Design Consulting, North Shore Tavern, Third Ward Architecture, and U Acknowledge Notary.

Renewed Members: The following seven companies renewed their membership in the past month: Em-Media, First National Bank, Flyspace Productions, Lea Hutson & Associates, Mike’s Beer Bar, Shamon Tate Walker’s SHINE, and Vitalant.

Awards Luncheon

More than 200 people are expected to attend the Annual Business Awards Luncheon on June 1 to celebrate “Next Generation Northside.” There will be a keynote speech from Mayor Ed Gainey and awards for emerging leaders.

The following Emerging Leader Awards will be presented to individuals under 40 years of age who were nominated based on positive impact on the Northside community and a dedication to excellence in their business or profession.

Andrew Reichert, Birgo

Chuck Schons, Huntington Bank

Erin Tobin, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy

Kate Kay, Kate Kay Consulting

Congratulations to these emerging leaders as well as to Joan Gennarini of Rekindled Spirits, the recipient of the annual MVP Award for Most Visible Professional!

Youth Career Exploration

The chamber’s workforce development program is NorthSideWorks!, which communicates and creates opportunities with a wide range of partners. One of the partnerships is with Propel Northside and their Community Wellness Center.

Monthly from January to June, NorthSideWorks! staff gathered employers and training providers to speak with Propel middle school students about various career pathways and success. Each “Paving the Pathways” session focused on a different career path: entrepreneurship, finance and business, hospitality, health care, and skilled trades.

Thank you to the companies and organizations that lent their input and expertise: Allegheny General Hospital, Auberle, Café on the Corner, CCAC – Business Department, CCAC – Culinary Department, Citizens Bank, Local 5 Union, Nolen Painting and Decorating, SHINE Mobile Car Detailing, and Triangle Tech.

The Northside North Shore Chamber prides itself on being approachable and genuine as we promote, connect, and support our members. Learn more today at our website (www.northsidechamberofcommerce.com), contacting us (412-231-6500, info@northsidechamberofcommerce.com) or stopping into our office on Middle Street in Historic Deutschtown.