Ridgway-Elk County Chamber of Commerce

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About Ridgway

Nestled along the edge of the Allegheny National Forest, Ridgway is a historic small town with an impressive past. From the beautiful downtown streets to the immaculate lumber mansions, our town will welcome you with a warm, friendly atmosphere.

The ANF provides an outdoor paradise in warmer months, full of canoeing on the Clarion River, walking, biking and hiking the Clarion River-Little Toby Rail Trail and festivals each month that capture our artistic, fun loving spirit.

In the winter, enjoy cross county skiing, ice fishing, snowmobiling and the Chainsaw Carving Rendezvous.

Year round, visit us for the elk viewing- just 20 minutes away, the Main Street shopping or just to get away from it all!

Whatever the reason for your visit, stop in the

Ridgway-Elk County Chamber of Commerce Welcome Center, 300 Main Street, Ridgway!

Tourism Info.
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Main Street Mgr.

Little Toby Clarion

River Rail Trail

Events

Upcoming Events

January

28th - St. Leo's School Reverse Raffle - the event begins at 4:30 PM with Mass at Aiello's Cafe and lasts throughout the evening. For more information or tickets call Erin Cicione - 512-3300.

February

4th - 10:00 to 2:00 - The Polar Sweet Express - Got the winter blues? Come to the Franklin Center and warm your heart while helping out CAPSEA.

8th - Ridgway Public Library Soup Sale 11AM til sold out.

18th - 2012 Business Expo! 9AM to 1PM at the Red Fern. Call the St. Marys Chamber for information 781-3804.

23rd - Annual "Feed the Arts Soup Benefit

4-7pm at the North Broad Fire Hall. $10 per person. The event will features 20 soups, breads, desserts, music, and more. Proceeds benefit ECCOTA.

18th-25th - The 13th Annual Chainsaw Carvers Rendezvous to be held in downown Ridgway. For details visit www.chainsawrendezvous.org

March

2nd & 3rd - Girlfriends' Getaway Weekend - events and activities all weekens. www.royalinnpa.com

9th - 11:30 to 4:30 - American Red Cross Blood Drive at Central Fire Hall

17th - 1st Annual Ridgway-Elk County Chamber of Commerce Celebrity Waiter Event at the Royal Inn. email ridgwaychamber_ncentral.com for details

April

24th - Elk County Historical Society museum opeing with brand new exhibits. Visit www.elkcountyhistoricalsociety.org for information.

28th - Ridgway YMCA Annual Triathalon. Visit www.ymcaridgway.com for info.

May

5th - Ridgway-Elk County Chamber of Commerce Wine & Herb "Taste of the Town Tour". More information coming soon. Visit www.ridgwaychamber.com for details.

11th - 11:30 to 4:30 - American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Central Fire Hall.

19th - Ridgway Community Yard Sale. Details coming soon. Visit www.wix.com/ridgwaychamber/ridgwaysale for details.

19th - 9:00AM - Fox Township Memorial Fund 5K Run & Walk, Kersey. Contact: Rob Singer rsinger-foxtwp_ncentral.com

27th - 9:00AM - Dahoga Dash 5K, Wilcox. Contact: Randy Lindberg randylindberg_hotmail.com

28th - Memorial Day Parade on Main Street

June

4th - 9th - ECCOTA Summer Theater Camp featuring the production of "Thoroughly Modern Millie". Visit www.eccota.com

9th - 9:00AM - 6K Run/Walk for Hope, Kersey. Conact: Rob Singer rsinger-foxtwp_ncentral.com

15th- Elk County Historical Society's Annual Strawberry Festival. Details coming soon. For info. www.elkcountyhistoricalsociety.org

18th - 22nd - ECCOTA Visual Arts Camp at St. Leo's Social Hall. Visit www.eccota.com for information.

July

9th - 13th - ECCOTA Anything Art Show. Visit www.eccota.com for information.

13th - 11:30 to 4:30 - American Red Cross Blood Drive at Central Fire Hall.

14th - 9:00AM - Elk County Classic 5K, Johnsonburg. Contact: Ben Zappa bczappa504_comcast.net

16th - 21st - Annual Ridgway Firemen's Celebration at the Carnival Grounds in Ridgway. Visit www.ridgwayfiredepartment.org for details.

25th - Annual Ridgway-Elk County Chamber of Commerce Prime Rib & Seafood Picnic. www.ridgwaychamber.com for details.

27th - ECCOTA Anything Performance Show. Visit www.eccota.com for details.

28th - Ridgway Heritage Council's Annual Tasting in the Wilds. Visit www.ridgwayheritagecouncil.org for info.

28th - Ridgway High School Alumni Dinner

August

10-12 St. Leo's Summer Festival. Visit www.stleoschurchridgway.com for info.

7th - 11th - Elk County Fair. Visit www.elkcountyfair.net for details.

9th - Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Outing. Visit www.ridgwaychamber.com for information.

11th - 9:00AM - Lee Foster Memorial 5K. Contact: Wee J. Fernan w_fernan_hotmail.com

12th - Ridgway Heritage Council Historic House Tour. Visit www.ridgwayheritagecouncil.org for details.

September

7th & 8th - Fifth Annual Elk County Historical Society Cemetery Walk. Visit www.elkcountyhistoricalsociety.org for details.

8th - 9:00AM - Lee Foster Memorial 5 Mile Run. Contact: Joe Lecker jenjoe92_yahoo.com

14th - 11:30 to 4:30 - American Red Cross Blood Drive at Central Fire Hall.

15th - 9:00AM - Angela Huey Park 7K Run & Walk. Contact: Rob Singer rsinger-foxtwp_ncentral.com.

October

- Ridgway Public Library Soup Sale

13th - The Flavors of Fall Festival. Visit www.ridgwaychamber.com for details.

25th - Ridgway-Elk County Chamber of Commerce Business Trick-or-Treat. Visit www.ridgwaychamber.com for information.

27th - Ridgway YMCA HalloweenBash. Visit www.ymcaridgway.com for information.

27th - 11:00AM - Big Spring 10K, Kersey. Contact: Rob Singer rsinger-foxtwp_ncentral.com

November

2nd - Ridgway-Elk County Chamber of Commerce Annual Member Appreciation Reception. Visit www.ridgwaychamber.com for information.

16th - 11:30 to 4:30 - American Red Cross Blood Drive at Central Fire Hall.

- Elk County Council on the Arts Annual Gala Fundraiser. Visit www.eccota.com for details.

- Ridgway Public Library Soup Sale.

23rd - Santa visits the Gazebo. Sponsored by the Retail Division of the Ridgway-Elk County Chamber of Commerce. Visit www.ridwaychamber.com for details.

30th - Ridgway-Elk County Chamber of Commerce Holiday Cheer Tour. Visit www.ridgwaychamber.com.

30 - Elk County Historical Society Christmas Toy Exhibit/Open House. Visit www.elkcountyhistoricalsociety.org

December

1st - Breakfast with Santa at the Central Fire Hall

25th - NOON - Christmas Day Happening at Central Fire Hall.

Members

Our members are our greatest asset.

A directory is available below to download or please stop in the office to pick one up.

Members

Quick List!

Lodging ,Dining

& Shopping

All within the downtown

membershipapplication 2011-2011.pdf

2011 directory for website.pdf

orderform.pdf

For member benefits information, please visit the Chamber Choice website, linked to the right.

About Us

A Chamber of Commerce is a community's business advocate. How this mechanism is best utilized is determined by the needs and desires of businesses and the community.

A Chamber of Commerce may be defined as a "vehicle" for mobilizing people to accomplish agreed-upon goals for the betterment of the community.

Our specific purpose is to:

Increase business growth and development of jobs within the market.

Assist in the orderly growth and development of the community and its people.

Contribute to building healthy markets to ensure economic stability.

Retain the private enterprise system with free competitive markets.

A spirit of volunteerism and desire to contribute something back to the community are two important components, helping to lay the foundation of a Chamber of Commerce.

Membership is open to any firm or individual who shares a common interest in improving and enriching the community. Members pay annual dues as their contribution to the organization and to help compensate expenses of the Chamber.

The organization is run by a Board of Directors, elected by the Chamber's membership. The Board of Directors is earmarked to set the policies and procedures for the Chamber. The policies and procedures set forth by the Board of Directors become the responsibility of the paid administrator (The Executive Director). He/She, along with the staff works with volunteers on task forces and committees to develop and implement courses of action for programs, events, position statements, issues and so forth.

A Chamber's activities or issues can be virtually unlimited. Again, this is determined by the needs of its members and community, as well as the ability of the Chamber. Projects are undertaken only after sound and thorough analysis of their value and importance is determined.

A Chamber is a civic clearinghouse, a public relations counselor and a research and promotion medium. Simply put, a Chamber of Commerce is people working together to make their community a better place to live, work and invest.

If you are interested in joining the Ridgway-Elk County Chamber of Commerce as an individual or as a business, please contact us or stop in the office, and we would be happy to help you.

You can also click the Members page to access a PDF version of the membership application.

About Us

Current Board

of Directors

President

Cathy Grove

Guardian Elder Care

Vice President

Steve Cleveland

Ridgway BiLo Foods

Secretary

Gennaro Aiello

Anderson & Kime Insurance

Treasurer

Heather Serafini

Farmer's National Bank

Dave Cicione

Elk Regional Health Systems

Shawn Laughner

Napa Auto Parts

LeRoy Palumbo

Palumbo's Meat

Tony Viglione

Joey's Bakery

Ed LaValle

The Ryoal Inn

Karen Leithner

Community Nurses

Paul Reed

Allegheny Blending

John Paul MacDonald

Northwest Savings Bank

Nina Stolburg

Ridgway Borough

Sue Thom

SK Office Supply

Pete Terbovich

Horizon Wood Products

The Ridgway-Elk County Chamber of Commerce

300 Main Street, Ridgway, PA 15853

Phone : 814.776.1424

Fax: 814.772.2188

Email: ridgwaychamber_ncentral.com

Contact Us

Ridgway Main Street Manager, Michelle Bogacki

300 Main Street, Ridgway, PA 15853

Phone: 814.772.9150

Fax: 814.772.2188

Email: mainstreetmgr_ncentral.com

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