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August 19, 2026

Mon Valley Regional Chamber celebrates members at annual Summer Soirée

For the MVI

The Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce recently hosted its annual Summer Soirée, bringing together a packed crowd of chamber members, business leaders, community partners, and friends for an evening dedicated to celebrating the relationships and connections that make the Mon Valley business community strong.

Held at the Mon Valley Country Club, the evening featured dinner, live musical entertainment, fellowship, and a door prize giveaway. The chamber expressed its appreciation to the Mon Valley Country Club and its staff for graciously hosting the event and to J&D Fork & Spoon for providing a delicious dinner spread for guests.

The chamber also recognized the generous businesses and organizations that donated door prizes and helped make the evening a memorable experience for attendees.

A special thank you was extended to Tomorrowland Tax, the evening’s Sunset Sponsor, for generously providing every attendee with a complimentary drink.

The chamber’s Veranda Sponsors were: Fayette Legacy Partners, Janney Montgomery Scott, MarBill Diamonds & Jewelry, Ed Mendola Accounting, Penn Highlands Mon Valley and Range Resources. Their support helped make the evening possible and reflects the strong commitment of local businesses to supporting the chamber and the greater Mon Valley community.

Guests were also treated to musical entertainment from Junior Guthrie, whose performance provided the perfect backdrop for an evening of celebration and connection.

“The Summer Soirée is one of our favorite events of the year because it gives us the opportunity to step away from the day-to-day and simply celebrate our members and the relationships we’ve built,” said chamber Executive Director Leanna Spada. “Our members are more than businesses on a membership list. They are our partners, supporters, friends, and truly part of our chamber family. We are incredibly grateful for their continued investment in the chamber and in the future of the Mon Valley.”

The Summer Soirée has become an annual tradition for the chamber, providing an opportunity to recognize the businesses and organizations that support its mission throughout the year while strengthening relationships across the region.

The Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce continues to work to help businesses grow, connect, and lead the future of the Mon Valley through networking, educational programming, advocacy, community partnerships, and opportunities that support the region’s business community.

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