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# Board Notes
- URL: https://discover-fayette.ghost.io/board-notes/board-notes-sept-18-2026/
- Published: 2026-09-22T13:10:18.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-28T12:50:23.000Z
- Author: Muriel Nuttall
- Tags: #weekly-briefing

A quick look at the work, conversations, and opportunities moving across the Chamber

## ENERGY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

### NextEra Open House

We attended NextEra Energy Resources' community open house regarding the proposed East Riverside Energy Center.

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****BOARD INPUT**  
What are you hearing? What questions should the Chamber be asking? ****Email NextEra →**

### Data Center Conversation

The Chamber continues to follow data center discussions in Fayette County, including the proposed county ordinance that was tabled at the last Commissioners meeting.

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****BOARD INPUT**  
What information would be most helpful to our business community?

## WORKFORCE PIPELINE

### Pittsburgh Gateways Pre-Apprenticeship

We are working with Pittsburgh Gateways and 9 regional building trade unions to bring a pre-apprenticeship prgram to Fayette County  
*More details to come as the partnership develops* 

### **EQT Mechanical Design & Workforce Challenge**

Our middle school challenge continues to grow and now reaches students across 3 counties.  
*Interested in connecting your company to the program? Let us know.*

## **HEALTH, EDUCATION & COMMUNITY**

### **Living Well Coalition**

We continue to work with the Fayette County Living Well Coalition and are learning all we can about the Rural Health Transformation Fund.  
*Reminder: next week's meeting is open to attend.*

## **AROUND THE COUNTY**

### **Halloween Parade • October 28**

The Chamber is once again organizing the Uniontown Halloween Parade.

### **Brownsville**

Work is underway for upcoming Brownsville events and early planning for Jingle Jubilee.

## COMING UP

September 30

### Chamber Reception

Join us for the 101-Year Chamber Reception at the Grayson House.

Coming Soon

### Small Business Season

We're gearing up to celebrate and promote local businesses across Fayette County.

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****ONE THING WE'D LOVE FROM YOU**  
As you look at the energy and development conversations taking place in Fayette County right now, what is the ONE question you think the Chamber should be asking on behalf of our business community?  
****Email here: one sentence is plenty →**