4th Annual Mid-Mon Valley Economic Symposium - 10 Years of Alliance. A Future of Opportunity.
On Friday October 30th, 2026, Mon Valley Alliance celebrated a significant milestone at the 4th Annual Mid Mon Valley Economic Symposium, bringing together regional leaders, elected officials, business owners, industry representatives, and community partners to reflect on the progress of our region and look ahead to the opportunities that lie ahead.
This year's symposium was especially meaningful as we celebrated 10 years of Mon Valley Alliance and our continued commitment to advancing economic development, strengthening partnerships, and creating opportunities throughout the Mid Mon Valley.
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us, contributed to the day's conversations, and continues to invest in the future of our region. The success of this event is a testament to the people and partnerships that make the Mon Valley such a special place to live, work, and do business.
Bringing Regional Leaders Together
The symposium featured insightful discussions on economic development, regional priorities, and the importance of collaboration in building a stronger future for the Mon Valley.
We extend our sincere appreciation to Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger for sharing his perspective on economic development across the Commonwealth and the opportunities available to communities working to attract investment, create jobs, and strengthen their local economies.
We extend our sincere appreciation to Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger for sharing his perspective on economic development across the Commonwealth and the opportunities available to communities working to attract investment, create jobs, and strengthen their local economies.
A special thank you to our County Commissioners Roundtable participants: Commissioner Nick Sherman of Washington County, Commissioner Sean Kertes of Westmoreland County, Commissioner Scott Dunn of Fayette County, and Commissioner Jared Edgreen of Greene County. We appreciate their willingness to share their perspectives on regional economic priorities, collaboration across county lines, and the opportunities ahead for our communities.
We would also like to thank Senator Camera Bartolotta for her remarks and for welcoming Jamie to the stage, as well as Jeff Kotula for delivering the event's welcome and helping kick off the day's program.
Each of our speakers brought valuable insight and perspective to the conversation, reinforcing the importance of working together to move our region forward.
Celebrating 10 Years of Mon Valley Alliance
As we reflect on a decade of Mon Valley Alliance, we are reminded that our progress has always been driven by the people behind the work.
Over the past 10 years, our organization has worked to support economic development, strengthen local businesses, build meaningful partnerships, and advance opportunities throughout the Mid Mon Valley. This milestone represents not only how far we have come, but also the relationships and shared commitment that will carry us into the future.
We are incredibly proud of what has been accomplished alongside our partners, and we recognize that there is still so much potential ahead. The symposium served as a reminder that continued progress requires collaboration, fresh ideas, and a shared vision for the future.
The future of the Mon Valley is something we build together, and we are grateful to be part of a region filled with people who believe in its potential.
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Sponsors and Partners
A special thank-you as well to all of our sponsors, whose support made this event possible!
Presenting Sponsors: Washington County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Promotion Agency and Pennsylvania American Water
Breakfast Sponsor: Bowles Rice LLP
Media Partner: The Mon Valley Independent
Gold Sponsor: Guardian Construction Management Services and Tech Met Inc.
Silver Sponsors: cfsbank, David Davis Communications, Inc. and ARM Group
Bronze Sponsors: Barchemy, Community Bank, Fay-Penn Economic Development Council, Kulak - George Architects, LaCarte Enterprises, Onterris, Piper Sandler, Regola Consulting, LLC, Remington & Vernick Engineers, Rosewood Tower Consulting, Somerset Trust Company, Sprowls Insurance Group, Southwestern Pennsylvania Human Services, Stevens Engineers & Constructors, Studio 47 Portraits, and Washington County Community Foundation
Small Business & Community Partners: Channel Craft, Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority, Mon Valley Hauling & Services,
We’d also like to give a special shout-out to the amazing staff at the Cfsbank Event Center for being incredibly helpful and accommodating throughout the event, to Bubba's Kitchen + Bar for providing a delicious breakfast to kick off the morning! M. R. Entertainment, LLC for providing the lighting and microphones for the event. Kaities Cookie Jar for the delicious cookie for all the guests. And Channel Craft for creating the beautiful symposium magnets!
Ten Years of Alliance. A Future of Opportunity.
Here's to celebrating how far we've come, recognizing the people who helped us get here, and working together toward an even brighter future for the Mon Valley.
Save the date for the 5th Annual Mid Mon Valley Economic Symposium on October 29, 2027.
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