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Who We Are

Mission

The mission of the Back Mountain Chamber can be simply summed up in three words -- community, culture, and commerce. Our Chamber promotes economic growth by enhancing and promoting business through networking, education and social experiences. We strive to improve our local community, augment our culture, and carefully cultivate a balance of business growth with our relaxed and enjoyable quality of life.

History

The Back Mountain Chamber was formed in 2012 and has steadily grown in its scope and activities.  The Chamber is governed by a Board of approximately 25 volunteers from area businesses and nonprofit community organizations.  While the Chamber was formed primarily to promote and support the businesses of the Back Mountain area, it has expanded its role to one of cooperation with other chambers and businesses throughout our region.  Employment opportunities have been enhanced through the workplace development and educational programs offered by the Chamber.  In 2014 Back Mountain Chamber financial grants were awarded to both Back Mountain school districts through our fundraising events. In 2014, we migrated to a new and improved website with supporting software that will enable our members to better promote their businesses, provide a membership directory, offer a local calendar of events, integrate with our accounting systems, and highlight our many events and accomplishments.  Today, the Back Mountain Chamber has grown to a vibrant and very active organization intent on promoting the businesses and improving the quality of life of our area. As "The Little Chamber With a Big Heart," the Back Mountain Chamber is also intent on giving back to the many nonprofits that are doing the good work in our community.

Staff

Nicole Romeo
Administrative Assistant
admin@backmountainchamber.org

Executive Committee

Brenda Pugh,           Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer of AMP Global Strategies, LLC
Brenda Pugh, Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer of AMP Global Strategies, LLC
Joan Vivian, Chamber Secretary; Rave Patio
Joan Vivian, Chamber Secretary; Rave Patio
Dawn Wiringer, Ex-Officio and Berkshire Hathaway, Realtor
Dawn Wiringer, Ex-Officio and Berkshire Hathaway, Realtor
Chet Mozloom, Chamber Treasurer and Executive Director, The Lands at Hillside Farms
Chet Mozloom, Chamber Treasurer and Executive Director, The Lands at Hillside Farms
Sandra Race, Chamber VP and  Penn State Wilkes-Barre Administrative Assistant to the Chancellor/CAO
Sandra Race, Chamber VP and Penn State Wilkes-Barre Administrative Assistant to the Chancellor/CAO
Stacia Arnaud, Chamber 2nd Treasurer and Commercial Lender, VP, First Keystone Community Bank
Stacia Arnaud, Chamber 2nd Treasurer and Commercial Lender, VP, First Keystone Community Bank
Jennifer Schweizer-Cebrick, Chamber 2nd Vice President and Founder & CEO, Little Tykes Learning Center
Jennifer Schweizer-Cebrick, Chamber 2nd Vice President and Founder & CEO, Little Tykes Learning Center

Board of Directors

Debbie Beynon, Owner and Operator, Beynon Beautiful Salon
Debbie Beynon, Owner and Operator, Beynon Beautiful Salon
Carl Goeringer, Century 21 Smith Hourigan Group, Realtor
Carl Goeringer, Century 21 Smith Hourigan Group, Realtor
Cheryl Summa, Community Member
Cheryl Summa, Community Member

Amy Campbell
UGI Energy Services

Jayne Lynn
Community Member

Igor Bodnar, Assured Partners
Igor Bodnar, Assured Partners
Dr. Lynda Goldstein, Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer, Penn State Wilkes-Barre
Dr. Lynda Goldstein, Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer, Penn State Wilkes-Barre
Meredith Vincelli, President of Site Pro Construction
Meredith Vincelli, President of Site Pro Construction
Pam Bonomo, Luzerne Bank
Pam Bonomo, Luzerne Bank
William Grant, Chairman of Dallas Township Board of Supervisors
William Grant, Chairman of Dallas Township Board of Supervisors
Kelley Zionce, FNCB Bank
Kelley Zionce, FNCB Bank
Amanda Faneck, Founder of Fuel Interactive Media
Amanda Faneck, Founder of Fuel Interactive Media
Eric Kukuchka, Owner and Operator of Back Mountain Monument, Dallas and Tunkhannock Monument, LLC, Tunkhannock
Eric Kukuchka, Owner and Operator of Back Mountain Monument, Dallas and Tunkhannock Monument, LLC, Tunkhannock

Emeritus

* Designation as an emeritus board member

Lynn Banta*
Twin Stacks

Rep. Karen Boback*

Cynthia Post Mitchell
Carrie Flower

Hildy Ide*
Hilton Garden Inn

Atty. Tom Mosca*
Mosca Law Offices

Alison Zurawski
Community Bank NA

Elva Valentine*
Valentine's Fine Jewelry

Jim Reino*
UGI Energy Services

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