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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 | President
AMP Global Strategies

Dawn Wiringer | Ex-Officio
Berkshire Hathaway

Sandy Race | Vice President
Penn State Wilkes-Barre

Jennifer Schweizer-Cebrick | 2nd VP
Little Tykes Learning Center

Joan Vivian | Secretary
Rave Patio

Chet Mozloom | Treasurer
The Lands at Hillside Farms

Stacia Arnaud | 2nd Treasurer
First Keystone Bank

Board of Directors

Debbie Beynon
Beynon Beautiful

Igor Bodnar
Assured Partners

Pam Bonomo
Luzerne Bank

Amy Campbell
UGI Energy Services

Amanda Faneck
Fuel Interactive Media

Carl Goeringer
Century 21 Smith Hourigan Group

Dr. Lynda Goldstein
Penn State Wilkes-Barre

William Grant
Dallas Township

Eric Kukuchka
Back Mountain Monument

Jayne Lynn
Community Member

 

Cheryl Summa
Eye Care Specialists

Meredith Vincelli
Misericordia University

Kelley Zionce
FNCB Bank

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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