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WARREN, Pa. – When we think of the 4th of July, certain images run through our minds. Fireworks. Grilling out with family and friends. Maybe even a little baseball, or fun in the sun at our favorite swimming holes. People come out decked out in red, white, and blue. We gorge on hot dogs, sip on popsicles, and bright-eyed kids can be seen running around in the backyards of every neighborhood.
Even though this holiday has taken a certain shape for us as Americans, we still remember the reason for the celebration of our country’s independence. This federal holiday, also known as Independence Day, marked the adoption by the Colonies of the Declaration of Independence, signed July 4th, 1776.
The ability to get together with the people and the businesses that make this community second to none was almost worth the wait of taking last year off! An unusual year, like the one we just went through, proves just how resilient of a nation we are. With limited resources available and a region, state, and nation full of uncertainty, every member of this Chamber stepped up and did what had to be done to keep doors open, bellies full, and keep each other safe.
This year, the Fourth of July was a day of special celebration. We, as a nation and community, are emerging from the darkness of this past year-and-a-half. A year of pandemic and isolation. A year of pain, fear, and heartbreaking loss. Just think back to where this nation was a year ago, back to where you were a year ago. Look at how far we have come! Together we are beating the virus. Together we are bringing life back into our economy. Together we will help each other, but together we must do it.
Every event that has been created and held to bring folks to our region, and to help boost the local economy, had been postponed or canceled. There was uncertainty, from a planning perspective, if bringing events back would even be profitable or possible again. Would the community come out, without fear? Would sponsors be willing to donate? Would there be volunteers willing to help? Well, Warren County, there was…and we did it! Together.
Celebrating our Independence, like in years prior to the current pandemic, could not have been possible without the continued support from our members and direct donations from these key supporters: JC Warren Real Estate, Highmark, and PA American Water. WCCBI staff would like to extend the biggest gratitude towards Bill and Kelly Thompson, and the entire 4th of July planning committee and volunteers, for their hard work and dedication to the 4th of July weekend celebration. A new event for us, the Food Truck Fest, could not have been successful without the valuable partnership with the Warren County Children’s Advocacy Center and you, the citizens that came out to support local.
Our business owners have been nothing less than INCREDIBLE in finding ways to continue sales, and you (the community) have been nothing short of INCREDIBLE in supporting them. More than ever, we need to encourage our friends and family to do the same thing: SUPPORT LOCAL! The Chamber is nothing without our members. Thank you all for continuing to support our mission as we strive to promote our region as a great place to live, work, raise a family, or start a business.
Thank you, WCCBI members, for continuing to support the WCCBI and our community:
A Safe Place
A&B Heating
ACE Hardware / Oneida Lumber
Achievement Center
Advanced Disposal
Ahlstrom Schaeffer Electric Corporation
Allegheny Cellars Winery
Allegheny Center for the Arts
Allegheny Outfitters
Allegheny Valve & Coupling, Inc.
AllImage Graphics, LLC.
AMC Contracting & Consulting, LLC.
American Cancer Society, Inc. Northeast Region
Anchor Advisors, LLC.
Anytime Fitness
Applebee’s
AR Trucking
Audubon Community Nature Center
Autobody Collision
Axiom Office Imagining, Inc.
Bankers Life
Barber National Institute-Bollinger Campus
Barnhart Davis Company, NAPA Auto Parts
Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems
Bent Run
Betts Industries, Inc.
Brokenstraw Valley Winery
Brooks Heat & Air, LLC.
Burns & Burns Associates, Inc.
Calvert-Pearson Insurance Group, Inc.
Cambridge Retirement Living
Cardinal Paint & Powder Industrial Finishes
Carlson Technologies
Casella Waste Services
Catering Plus, LLC.
Cheronis & Turner Anchor Advisors, LLC.
Chief Cornplanter Council, Boy Scouts of America
City of Warren
Cobham Park Self Storage
Community Blood Bank of NWPA & WNY
Community Foundation of Warren County
Conewango Club
Cornerstone Lounge
Crary Art Gallery
Crescent Beer, Inc.
Crossett, Inc.
CTI Physical Therapy
Cultured Travel
Curt Wm. Penwell, CPA.
Curtis Well Service Company
Daniel L. Barry Land Surveyor, LLC.
Darling’s Family of Services
Dr. Hoffmann and Trubic
Dreamboat Marina
Ed Shults of Warren, Inc.
Ekey Florist & Greenhouse
Elements Yoga & Wellness Studio
Employers Strategic Partnership
Ellwood Group, Inc.
EmergyCare
Engineering Inspections International
ERA Team VP Real Estate
Erie Bank, a Division of CNB Bank
Experience, Inc.
Family Services of Warren County
Forecon, Inc.
FTMA Karate & Fitness, Intl.
G.G.Greene Enterprise
Gatesway Cleaning & Restoration
Gerg Allstate Insurance & Financial Services
Goat Fort Indoor Climbing
Goodwill Industries
Grant Septic
Great Lakes Insurance Services Group, LLC.
Greenman-Pederson, Inc.
Hagan Business Machine
Haines & Company
Hampton Inn & Suites
Highmark / Allegheny Health Network
Hoover Oilfield Supply
Horton House
Housing Authority of Warren County
Howe’s True Value
Hull Electric
J.L. Nick & Associates, Inc.
JC Warren Real Estate
Jefferson DeFreese Family Center
Jock Shop of Warren / Warren Cycle Shop
Jones Chevrolet Buick, GMC.
JRSC
Kafferlin Strategies
Kersey & Associates, PC.
Kessel Construction
Kevin Mead
Kiwanis Club of Warren, Inc.
KOPE Services, LLC.
Lamp House Rentals
Larson Karle Architects, PC.
Laurel Media, Inc.
Lilly Broadcasting
Mama Jane’s Eatery
McKissock
Media One Radio Group
Merrill Lynch Management
Miracle Mountain Ranch Missions
Miss Millie’s Proper Petals
Mountain Laurel Federal Credit Union
Munch Appliance Repair
Murray McComas
New Beginnings Family Restaurant
Northern Allegheny Outdoor Women’s Association (NAOWA)
Northern PA Regional College
Northwest Arena
Northwest Bank
Northwest Commission
Northwest Insurance Services
Northwest Service Company
NWIRC
NWPA Job Connect
Olewine Financial Group
Open Flow Energy, a Division of UGI Energy Services
Passionately Natural Soap Company
Pathstone, Inc.
Paws Along the River
Peace, Love & Wellness, LLC.
Penelec/First Energy
Pennsylvania General Energy
Peterson-Blick Funeral Home, Inc.
Plaza Restaurant
PNC
Preferred Enterprises, Inc.
Prudential Financial
PTH Surveyors
Quick Solutions
Quick Staff
Ribs N’ Bones
Rightway Builders
ROG’s, INC.
ROSIE Marketing
Rouse Estates
Ruzhdi Bakalli
Schaffner, Knight, Minnaugh & Company
Scott Electric
Senior Helpers
Shurfine, Warren’s Hometown Market
Snuffy’s Café & Lounge
Sq. Spaces One, LTD.
Stalwart Insurance
Stiffler McGraw
Strategy Solutions, Inc.
Struther’s Library Theatre
Superior Plus Propane
Superior Tire & Rubber Corporation
Targeted Pet Treats, LLC.
Taylor’s Treats
Times Observer
Tops Friendly Market
Travel Secrets by Patty Gern
United Fund of Warren County
United Refining Company
University of Pitt at Bradford
Virg-Ann Flower & Gift Shop
Wal-Mart
Warren Antiques & Giftware
Warren County 4th of July
Warren County Children’s Advocacy Center
Warren County Fair, Inc.
Warren County Music Conservatory
Warren County School District
Warren County Visitors Bureau
Warren Forest Higher Education Council
Warren General Hospital
Warren Glass & Parts Company
Warren Industrial Solutions, LLC.
Warren Library Association
Warren Manor
Warren Midtown Motors, Inc.
Warren Tire Center, Inc.
Warren Webster Corporation
Wells Fargo
Wells Hog Wild BBQ & Grill
West Penn Oil Company, Inc.
WH Fitzgerald, Inc.
Whirley DrinkWorks!
White Cane Coffee
Woman’s Club of Warren
Yankee Bush Productions
YMCA of Warren County
Youngsville Borough
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