The Economic Growth Connection of Westmoreland (EGC)
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
Information and Updates:
PA DCED SALON GRANT PROGRAM
Telephone Issues July 7th, 2021
Our telephone service provider has notified us that due to an accident damaging their infrastructure, we are currently unable to make or receive telephone calls at our offices. At this time, there is no estimated time for repair. Should you need to contact EGC staff, please see Read more
4th of July Office Closure
EGC will be closed on Monday, July 5th in observance of Independence Day.
Important CHIRP Grant Update
The COVID-19 Hospitality Industry Recovery Grant Program is closed. We are in the process of notifying all grant awardees and providing grant contracts to be completed. All notifications to awardees are anticipated to be made by Tuesday, July 6th. Make sure you are checking your spam and/or Read more
Westmoreland CHIRP Grant Program Now CLOSED
Effective immediately, the Westmoreland County COVID-19 Hospitality Industry Recovery Program grant opportunity is CLOSED to applications. Grant funding has been exhausted. No further applications will be accepted or reviewed. Thank you for your interest.
CHIRP GRANT AWARDS DOUBLED!
Maximum award is now $40,000 rather than $20,000 All eligibility guidelines still need to be met If you have already applied you do not have to reapply for the increase All businesses wishing to received the grant must submit completed application via the web-based portal no later Read more
CHIRP Grant Funds Still Available
Funding is still available for qualified hospitality-related businesses in WestmoCo. Don’t delay–see if you qualify and apply today!
New: Grants for Venue Operators
Beginning April 8th, the Small Business Administration will open the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) Grant Program. Over $16 billion in grants will be available to live venue operators or promoters theatrical producers live performing arts organizations relevant museum operators, zoos, and aquariums motion picture theater operation Read more
CHIRP Grant Overview Video Series – Required Documents
Required Documents In the next installment of our CHIRP Grant Overview video series, Anthony Princeton, Coordinator of Forum for Workforce Development and George App, EGC Accountant, provide an overview of required documentation to assist you through the COVID-19 Hospitality Industry Recovery Program Grant application process. Additional topics Read more
