Networking Across the Country, #INTHISTOGETHER

#INTHISTOGETHER

We are truly in unprecedented times, but there can be a silver lining. New and innovative ways of connecting are the new norm. Virtually connect with members of the Butler County Chamber of Commerce in Pennsylvania! Come together as a group, then join breakout rooms to be a part of a varying of discussions. 

Breakout room topics will include....

• Events: Creating & Maintaining Virtual Events, Postponing Vs. Canceling Events, Sponsorship, and Attendance
• Marketing: Marketing Virtual Events, Managing Updating  Community on COVID-19, and Unique Ways to Continue to Stay on Brand and Relevant, Handling Sales Marketing in New Sensitive Environment
• IT/ Cyber Security: Managing New Cyber Threats, A Workforce Completely on VPN, ZoomBombing, Handling Hackers and Increasing Ransomware Threats
• Sales: New Approaches on Sales/ Asking For Payments, Payment Plans, Best Approach to Keeping Cash Flow Consistent  
• Small Business: How You Are Staying Afloat, How Big Businesses & the Community Can Help Small Business During These Times
• Networking: New Ways to Network Virtual Instead of Meeting Face-to-Face, Favorite Virtual Networking Event You Have Been A Part of, and New Ways You Have Been Networking  
• Finance: Local, State, & Federal Loans, Creating Job Security, Managing Benefits for Furloughed or Laid Off Employees
• Hospitality/ Restaurants: Discuss Staying Open vs. Closing, Re-Opening Plans, Managing Sanitation

LEARN ABOUT THE BUTLER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE!


In the southern tier we have the international headquarters for Westinghouse and Mine Safety Appliances, and UPMC Passavant. In the central tier is locally owned Butler Health System and Butler County Community College. To the north there is Iron Mountain (location of U.S. Retirement Operations Center and Federal Investigative Services), Slippery Rock University, and the long-standing manufacturers in Petrolia, the site of the first oil well in the United States.

Rapid growth in the south has earned Butler County the ranking of sixth highest growth county in the nation and recognizes Cranberry Township as one of the fastest developing communities in the Northeastern United States. Among other things, Cranberry spells convenience for companies like Westinghouse with numerous conference facilities and meeting spaces. With the addition of four new hotels there are more than 2,000 rooms available. Accessible via Routes 79, 279, PA Turnpike and 19 we are only 20 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh and only a short drive from Pittsburgh International Airport.