Chamber News

The Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce is hiring and Events & Marketing Coordinator! 

Schuylkill Chamber Executive Vice President, Samantha M. Chivinski, IOM, named to prestigious ACCE “40 Under 40” List POTTSVILLE, PA – The Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Executive Vice President, Samantha ...

The Pennsylvania Association of Chamber Professionals (PACP) recognized their 2025 Chambers of the Year during their Chamber Professionals & Leadership Conference held this week at the Seven Springs Mountain Resort in Seven Springs, PA. 

Contact: Tony Merchlinsky

                570-622-1942

                amerchlinsky@schuylkillchamber.com

The Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce is proud to celebrate the Schuylkill Leadership Class of 2025, an inspiring group of professionals selected for their potential to shape the future of our region.

Welcome to our new chair, Savas Logothetides!

POTTSVILLE, PA – The Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce proudly celebrated the outstanding achievements of three local students who competed in the 2025 Pennsylvania State Finals of the National Civics Bee®, held Friday, June 13 at Penn State ...

HERSHEY, PA – Since 2011, the Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children (PennAEYC) has honored individuals and organization whose work has impacted the quality of care for young children in diverse settings.

The 2025 event recognized four individuals and the Chamber for their work that has impacted the quality of care for young children in diverse settings. Its annual Voice for Children Celebration gala celebrated the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce as the VOICE for Children Vision awardee.

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release _____________________________________________________________________________________ Contact: Tiffany Fulmer Ott – Pennsylvania Association of Chamber Professionals (PACP) ...

The Pennsylvania Association of Chamber Professionals (PACP) recognized their 2024 Chambers of the Year during their Chamber Professionals & Leadership Conference held at the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square in Lancaster, PA. 

In addition to recognizing organization excellence, the PACP Chamber of the Year Award focuses on acknowledging one or more significant achievements / accomplishments that a chamber has initiated, stimulated, and/or led in its respective service area at some point during the past 18 months.  Organizational excellence is evaluated in the areas of membership, programs, planning, and finance.

The Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce its IGNITE Schuylkill Youth Program has been approved as an Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) eligible program.

POTTSVILLE, PA - The Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the launch of the 2025 National Civics Bee®, an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. Hosted in partnership with The Civic Trust® of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the competition in Schuylkill County will inspire middle schoolers to become better informed about American democracy, to engage respectfully and constructively in the community, and to build greater trust in others and institutions. 

On Thursday, August 8, 2024, the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce hosted its IGNITE Schuylkill Final Event where Angela and Josiah Meck of Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania, were awarded $100,000 in startup capital to launch their farm-to-table grocery store, The Farm Store. The store will be located at 113 E. Norwegian Street, Pottsville.

Samantha Chivinski of Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce Completes Year Three at Institute for Organization Management A Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce WASHINGTON, D.C.— Institute for Organization ...

POTTSVILLE, PA - The Pennsylvania State University and the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce recently announced the 2024-2025 winners of the Jim and Peg Stine Scholarships. The scholarships were endowed through a gift from the late James M. Stine and his wife, Peg. Penn State is pleased to award the 2024-2025 Jim and Peg Stine Scholarships to two first-year freshmen: Armonia Paniagua, Schuylkill Campus Scholarship and Julia Meiss, University Park Campus Scholarship.

Peoples Financial Services Corp. ("Peoples") (Nasdaq: PFIS) and FNCB Bancorp, Inc. ("FNCB") (Nasdaq: FNCB) announced receipt of all required regulatory approvals or waivers necessary to complete the previously announced merger of FNCB with and into Peoples, with Peoples as the surviving corporation, pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of September 27, 2023, by and between Peoples and FNCB. The merger is expected to close on July 1, 2024, pending satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission, Joe Stolarick, and The City of Pottsville presented an official state historical marker commemorating Pottsville native, Allan P. Jaffe.

The Chamber recognizes Maureen Donavan for her leadership and recent accomplishments in the community.

The Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce is seeking applications for the role of Membership Relations Director. We seek an individual who thrives in dynamic environments, excels in managing diverse tasks under pressure, and embraces challenges with ...

The Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce is aware of numerous unscrupulous energy companies using deceiving tactics to attempt to secure both commercial and residential energy accounts.  Common techniques include telemarketing calls asking for copies of energy bills (generally your PPL Distribution monthly bill) and or information on your current energy supplier.  Please be careful!

Schuylkill Chamber Foundation launches entrepreneurial development program, IGNITE Schuylkill, supported by $100,000 grant pool (POTTSVILLE, PA – January 23, 2024) - The Schuylkill Chamber Foundation is thrilled to unveil its pioneering ...

The Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome AJ Serrano, its newest intern, to the Chamber team! 

Pottsville, Pa. (September 8, 2023) – The Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce Foundation is pleased to announce it has received an $11,000 grant from the PPL Foundation. These funds will help support IGNITE Schuylkill, an entrepreneurial development program for aspiring business owners designated to support and nurture the growth of early-stage businesses.

Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce that Samantha Chivinski, executive vice president, of the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce, has been awarded a National ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 28, 2023

Contact:   Samantha Chivinski
                  570-622-1942
                  schivinski@schuylkillchamber.com

 Comcast to receive letter of support from Schuylkill County Broadband Task Force

Pottsville, PA (July 28, 2023) - As a collaborative leadership effort, the Schuylkill County Broadband Task Force (BTF) was assembled as a sub-committee of the Schuylkill Chamber Infrastructure Committee with leaders from the Schuylkill Chamber, Schuylkill County Government, Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29, network of County libraries, and community.

Pottsville, PA (June 12, 2023) As a collaborative leadership effort, the Schuylkill County Broadband Task Force (BTF) was assembled as a subcommittee of the Schuylkill Chamber Infrastructure Committee with leaders from the Schuylkill Chamber, Schuylkill County Government, Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29, and community. “The BTF has been instrumental in developing a multidimensional task force working in collaboration and partnership through coordinating efforts to seek out grant funding for our community members with a mission of “Internet for All.”, announced Robert S. Carl, Jr., President & CEO, Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce. “Access to Internet is the year 2023 is now as vitally important as access to our more traditional utilities in a world where access is critical for success.”

The Chester, Delaware, and Westmoreland Chambers of Commerce have spearheaded the effort leading to over 50 business organizations across the Commonwealth sending a joint letter to the Pennsylvania General Assembly and Governor Shapiro Administration, imploring them to address the crisis surrounding accessible and affordable childcare.

Jim & Peg Stine scholarships awarded

The Pennsylvania State University and the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce recently announced the 2023-2024 winners of the Jim and Peg Stine Scholarships. The scholarships were endowed through a gift from the late James M. Stine and his wife, Peg. Penn State is pleased to award the 2023-2024 Jim and Peg Stine Scholarships to two first-year freshmen: Shane Smith, Schuylkill Campus Scholarship and Isabella Frederick, University Park Campus Scholarship.

Most small businesses are at a competitive disadvantage when trying to hire and retain employees compared to their larger firm counterparts.

The Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the establishment of the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce 401K Pooled Employer Plan, a robust retirement solution offered to Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce members. Members now have access to a retirement plan designed to address cost efficiencies, simplify administration, and reduce fiduciary burden.