Letter to the Editor: Proud to be Involved…Small Town Big Living.

As many of you may know, I am currently the Director of the Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce [ECACC]. I am very proud to lead this enthusiastic group of volunteers that serve our area. I write this to inform our E C Area as an update to Chamber activities and membership.

First I continue to ask all residents in our Chamber area (Ellwood City, Wampum, Marion, Wayne, North Sewickley, Perry, Portersville, Big Beaver, Franklin, Ellport, New Beaver and Koppel) to focus on the good we have. We have great schools, a local newspaper, wonderful businesses, active churches, a community radio station and neighborhoods where people know each other. We have strong fire and police departments, a local library, history center, and a local hospital. We also have beautiful rivers, ballfields and parks. Perhaps more importantly, we have local events that are a lot of FUN. Let’s applaud the good we have in our area, let’s please speak out about it and create a positive tone.

I especially applaud our Ellwood City Festival General Chairperson Raylene Boots and her committee for what they did for our area. How special, a group of total volunteers going above and beyond for the good of our communities.  Many organizations benefit from The Festival and we appreciate your leadership. I also thank Ed Leymarie for continuing The Ledger 10K, how exciting for our town to host a race. Lastly I compliment our local ministry, what a great way to showcase our town by hosting Sunday worship. THANK YOU All very much.

I also thank all of our Chamber members ……… we greatly appreciate your membership and support.  As of July 1, 2018 we have 401 paid total members.   If you have not yet viewed our Industry and Technology Marketing video, please take a look.  Our office is growing because of our Directors and their involvement ….thank you for serving. See our website for a complete listing of Directors and our marketing videos.

Lastly, I challenge you to share all of the GOOD we have in the Ellwood City Area. Share this through letters to the editor, on Social Media or by word of mouth. This helps generate a lot of contagious excitement and more of a positive feeling about the Ellwood City Area. We do have SO much to be proud of and offer!

Thank You Sincerely,
Raymond Santillo