Business & Merchant
- Last Updated on Monday, 01 July 2013 01:49
Catch up on the May and June news from the Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Affordable Care Act Discussed at Chamber Luncheon
 Luncheon
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The May Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce luncheon addressed the concerns and questions regarding the Affordable Care Act. The panel included Chuck Witford, ChamberChoice Insurance, Don Good, Human Resource Manager of World Kitchen, and Lou Panza, CEO of Monongahela Valley Hospital. The session was facilitated by Carl Knoblock of the Small Business Administration.
Bassi Memorial Golf Tourney A Success
Bassi Memorial Golf Tourney A Success
 With a score of 58, this Bassi, Vreeland & Associates foursome took the 1st Place team award. Left to right is Dave Marshall, David Bassi, Brad Bassi, grandson and son of the late Melvin Bassi, respectively, and Jack Green.
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On June 6, 2013 under rainy skies, 118 golfers took to the greens at Butler’s Golf Course for the 6th Annual Melvin B. Bassi Memorial Golf Tournament, hosted by the Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce. Event sponsor was Highway Appliance. The 1st place team prize went to the Bassi, Vreeland and Associates foursome comprised of Brad and David Bassi, Jack Green and Dave Marshall. 2nd place team was Waddell and Reed, Joe Osborne, Scott Swinchock, Jake Cuthbert, and Jeff Antal. Longest Drive (men’s) was won by Paul Rach, (women’s) Tanya Chaney, Longest Putts, Scott Nace and Dave Bassi, Closest to the Pin, Tom Joseph and Matt Mornak.
Proceeds from the Memorial Tournament benefit scholarships for Leadership Washington County, the Challenge Program, the Charleroi Academic League, and educational programs offered to Chamber members throughout the year.
Longtime Banker to Retire
Longtime Banker to Retire
 Lucretia McCrory
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Lucretia McCrory will be retiring from the Charleroi branch of Citizens Bank after working there for 30 years. She is seen here recently outside the branch at Fifth and Fallowfield, watering the flowers this month.
Annual Chamber Beach Bash Event Slated for July 18
All of our Beach BASH (Business After Scheduled Hours) enthusiasts are encouraged to mark their calendars for Thursday, July 18 for the 8th Annual Beach BASH event. This event was designed for fun and it is hoped that all members and their guests will take advantage of the opportunity at Allenport Marina from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Games, contests (including hula hoop-off and corn hole tournament) refreshing drinks, and live beach music from acoustic group “Craig and Craig” are some of the items on the agenda for attendees. The Pot of Gold drawing, and door prize drawings, are all included in the price of $15.00/member. A meal discount will be offered for those wanting to dine at the Marina’s “Portside Restaurant.” The MVRCC is seeking sponsors for the event.
The Beach Bash event is not open to the public, however members are entitled and encouraged to bring a non-member as a guest who may deduct the cost of the registration from a new Chamber membership. For registration or sponsorship information call the Chamber office at 724-483-3507 or keep informed of this and all Chamber events at:
facebook/MonValleyRegionalChamber and www.mvrchamber.org.
Chamber Softball Showdown on July 31
The Greater Rostraver and Mon Valley Regional Chambers will come together for a friendly game of slow pitch softball on July 31 at Veteran’s Field in Charleroi. The Rostraver Chamber will attempt to win the coveted “Chamber Pot” which has resided at the MVRCC’s offices after winning the contest last year. The field is located at Charleroi Community Park in Chamber Plaza. Networking and warm-ups will begin at 5:30 pm and the game will start at 6:00 pm.
The MVRCC roster is nearly full. If anyone is interested in signing up they should do immediately by calling the Mon Valley Regional Chamber at 724-483-3507. Members in good standing, their employees, and immediate family are eligible to play. Player/coach for MVRCC is Tom Villella of Villella Remodeling, and is largely responsible for last year’s 18-15 victory over the GRC!
Everyone is invited to join in the fun – you do not have to play in the game. BYOC (bring your own cooler), and the Veteran’s Field concession stand will be open. All proceeds from the concession stand benefit American Legion baseball.
Annual Chamber Beach Bash Event Slated for July 18
All of our Beach BASH (Business After Scheduled Hours) enthusiasts are encouraged to mark their calendars for Thursday, July 18 for the 8th Annual Beach BASH event. This event was designed for fun and it is hoped that all members and their guests will take advantage of the opportunity at Allenport Marina from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Games, contests (including hula hoop-off and corn hole tournament) refreshing drinks, and live beach music from acoustic group “Craig and Craig” are some of the items on the agenda for attendees. The Pot of Gold drawing, and door prize drawings, are all included in the price of $15.00/member. A meal discount will be offered for those wanting to dine at the Marina’s “Portside Restaurant.” The MVRCC is seeking sponsors for the event.
The Beach Bash event is not open to the public, however members are entitled and encouraged to bring a non-member as a guest who may deduct the cost of the registration from a new Chamber membership. For registration or sponsorship information call the Chamber office at 724-483-3507 or keep informed of this and all Chamber events at:
facebook/MonValleyRegionalChamber and www.mvrchamber.org.
Chamber Softball Showdown on July 31
The Greater Rostraver and Mon Valley Regional Chambers will come together for a friendly game of slow pitch softball on July 31 at Veteran’s Field in Charleroi. The Rostraver Chamber will attempt to win the coveted “Chamber Pot” which has resided at the MVRCC’s offices after winning the contest last year. The field is located at Charleroi Community Park in Chamber Plaza. Networking and warm-ups will begin at 5:30 pm and the game will start at 6:00 pm.
The MVRCC roster is nearly full. If anyone is interested in signing up they should do immediately by calling the Mon Valley Regional Chamber at 724-483-3507. Members in good standing, their employees, and immediate family are eligible to play. Player/coach for MVRCC is Tom Villella of Villella Remodeling, and is largely responsible for last year’s 18-15 victory over the GRC!
Everyone is invited to join in the fun – you do not have to play in the game. BYOC (bring your own cooler), and the Veteran’s Field concession stand will be open. All proceeds from the concession stand benefit American Legion baseball.
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