By Gina Grone  | Executive Director of Northside North Shore Chamber of Commerce

The Northside North Shore Chamber serves the business community in and around the Northside and has been doing so since 1897. We currently have 331 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 nine companies or organizations renewed their membership in the past month: Bidwell Training Center — Drew Mathieson Greenhouse, EYV Restaurant, Iams Consulting LLC, M & A Taxes and Notary, Mattress Factory, Moonshot Museum, North Side Christian Health Center, POH Architects and Project Destiny

We were pleased to welcome the following 15 companies or organizations as new members in the past month: 40 North at Alphabet City, BFIIT.LLC, Caleb’s Custom Woodworking, CLW Notary Services, Cozza Law Group, Cricket, Diamant Designs, Honey Baked Ham, Javor Club, MCG Jazz, Penn Power, Shepherd Contracting, The Fizzy Coupe, Tom’s Watch Bar and Women’s Interactive Network

Pirates Night recap

On June 28, for the 33rd year, the Northside North Shore Chamber gathered community members for a tailgate and Pirates game.

This was also the worst day of the poor air quality from the Canadian wildfires. For the safety of attendees, the chamber made a last-minute decision to shift the entire tailgate event indoors. Due to the generosity of John Graf at Priory Hospitality, the move to the beautiful Grand Hall space was seamless. The food was still provided by Allegheny Center Alliance Church, Breadworks and Eat ‘n Park; the beverages were provided by East Street Beer; and we could still play “yard” games coordinated by Alling Insurance. All in all, it was an excellent event and we couldn’t be more thankful for John’s kindness.

A total of 350 people were expected at the tailgate and game. In the end, about 220 people still attended the game, with the others exchanging their tickets for a future date. After the game, a group continued the fun at North Shore Tavern for the after-party.

We’d also like to thank some of the sponsors that helped the event to be an accessible outing for the community. Thank you to Counseling & Wellness Center of Pittsburgh, East Street Beer, First National Bank, Neighborhood Community Development Fund, North Shore Tavern and Pipitone.

Coffee & Contacts

On the second Tuesday of every month, from 8-9:30 a.m., the Northside North Shore Chamber holds a morning networking event. Anyone from the community is welcome to attend, regardless of chamber membership.

Why should you go?

It’s an energizing way to start the day with 50+ folks from so many different companies and industries.

The attendees are warm and friendly, and genuinely interested in thinking about how they can help with your pro- The events are held at different Northside locations each month, often with a great opportunity to see a cool space that isn’t public or that you haven’t ever/lately been to.

The 2023 dates and location are as follows:

• Jan. 10 — Allegheny YMCA
• Feb. 14 — Humane Animal Rescue
• March 14 — The Government Center l April 11 — Fabled Table
• May 9 — Babb Insurance
• June 13 — Off the Floor Pittsburgh
• July 11 — Riverlife (Allegheny Landing)
• Aug. 8 — Pipitone
• Sept. 12 — Residences at The Garden
• Oct. 10 — Mattress Factory
• Nov. 7 — TBD
• Dec. 12 — Carnegie Science Center

Join us sometime soon! Information and registration on our website or reach out to us with questions!

Learn more today at our website, northsidechamberofcommerce. com, contacting us at (412) 231-6500 or info@northsidechamberofcommerce. com, or stopping into our office on Middle Street in Deutschtown.