The Economic Growth Connection of Westmoreland (EGC)
Coronavirus Information and Updates:
Jim Smith
President and CEO
Email: jsmith@egcw.org
Phone: 724-433-7180
Kyle Martin
Business Development Officer and WPPSEF related matters
Email: kmartin@egcw.org
Phone: 724-771-5427
Anthony Princeton
Coordinator, Forum for Workforce Development
Email: coordinator@careerhubconnect.com
Phone: 724-771-3533
Austin Anderson
Business Development Officer, Forum for Workforce Development
Email: aanderson@egcw.org
Phone: 724-771-0046
George App
Accounting
Email: gapp@egcw.org
Phone: 717-841-2328
General Inquiries
Email: egc@egcw.org
COVID-19 Hospitality Industry Recovery Program (CHIRP)
Overview The COVID-19 Hospitality Industry Recovery Program (CHIRP) will allocate $145 million in funding assistance to the hospitality industry businesses adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program requires counties to establish grant programs for eligible businesses. The funds come as many hospitality businesses—such as hotels, restaurants Read more
Annual Membership Meeting – 2/25/2021
Join us for our virtual Membership Meeting featuring keynote speaker Pennsylvania Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward. As well as the Westmoreland County Commissioners, who will announce a new program impacting several Westmoreland County businesses. This year’s meeting will be Thursday, February 25th at noon via Zoom. This event Read more
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Quarter 1 Interest Rates Announced
Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) Real Estate Loans for eligible land and building costs: 10 year term with a 20 year amortization OR a 15 year term available with variable or fixed interest rate options available. Rates start at 1.00% and are currently capped at 2.00%. Equipment Read more
