> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://discover-fayette.ghost.io/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Board Notes - URL: https://discover-fayette.ghost.io/board-notes/board-notes-sept-25-2026/ - Published: 2026-09-28T01:31:52.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-02T14:36:06.000Z - Author: Muriel Nuttall - Tags: #weekly-briefing **A WEEK IN REVIEW... SEPTEMBER 25, 2026** Our primary focus is business promotion and membership support, and this work continues through marketing, partnerships, workforce development and strategic community leadership. A quick look at the work, conversations, and opportunities moving across the Chamber ## Member Promotion & Support ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/cb/1ccb5378-4933-4179-a521-55d240a09187/content/images/2026/09/small-business-summit.jpg) #### Marketing & Digital Outreach Our social and digital outreach continues to promote members, partners, programs and the momentum happening across Fayette County. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/cb/1ccb5378-4933-4179-a521-55d240a09187/content/images/2026/09/Fayette-ems-ribbon-cutting.png) #### Ribbon Cuttings & Member Visibility We have celebrated more than 8 ribbon cuttings in the last month alone, helping member businesses gain visibility and community connection. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/cb/1ccb5378-4933-4179-a521-55d240a09187/content/images/2026/09/fayette-chamber-annual-reception-1.png) #### Chamber Reception • September 30 We are preparing for our 101-year Chamber Reception at the Grayson House. Have you reserved your spot yet? Call the Chamber office to register - See you there! ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/cb/1ccb5378-4933-4179-a521-55d240a09187/content/images/2026/09/small-business-season-basket.png) #### Small Business Season We are gearing up to celebrate, promote and support local businesses across the county. ## Partner Support & Connections ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/cb/1ccb5378-4933-4179-a521-55d240a09187/content/images/2026/09/Fay-Penn-Business-After-Hours.png) #### Business After Hours Join us for a nice networking evening at Fay-Penn's upcoming Business After Hours. We love continued partner engagement across the county! ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/cb/1ccb5378-4933-4179-a521-55d240a09187/content/images/2026/09/kathi-rabbit-pathfinder-award-2026-1.png) #### Kathi Rabbitt Recognition Congratulations to Kathi Rabbitt, recipient of the 2026 Pathfinder Award at the Laurel Highlands Tourism Annual Dinner. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/cb/1ccb5378-4933-4179-a521-55d240a09187/content/images/2026/09/Brownsville-Chamber-Logo-Transparent.png) #### Brownsville We are proud to continue our work our affiliate, the GreaterBrownsville Area Chamber. Great things are on the horizon! ## BUSINESS GROWTH, WORKFORCE, & TALENT ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/cb/1ccb5378-4933-4179-a521-55d240a09187/content/images/2026/09/heartland-barge-launch.png) #### Heartland Expansion Heartland's $65 million expansion announcement is an exciting reminder of the strength and future of manufacturing in our county. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/cb/1ccb5378-4933-4179-a521-55d240a09187/content/images/2026/09/mechanical-design-challenge.png) #### EQT Mechanical Design & Workplace Challenge Our middle school STEAM competition continues to grow and connect students to problem solving, design and career pathways. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/cb/1ccb5378-4933-4179-a521-55d240a09187/content/images/2026/09/pittsburgh-gateways-logo.png) #### Pittsburgh Gateways Pre-Apprenticeship We are working with Pittsburgh Gateway's and regional building trades partners to bring pre-apprenticeship opportunities to Lafayette County. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/cb/1ccb5378-4933-4179-a521-55d240a09187/content/images/2026/09/penn-state-fayette-campus.png) #### Eberly Campus Transition Team / Campus Hub Project We continue to help co-lead efforts tied to the Eberly Campus Transition Team and the long-term Campus Hub project. ## **BUSINESS ISSUES WE'RE TRACKING** ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/cb/1ccb5378-4933-4179-a521-55d240a09187/content/images/2026/09/next-era-open-house.png) #### NextEra Open House We attended NextEra Energy Resources’ community open house regarding the proposed East Riverside Energy Center project. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/cb/1ccb5378-4933-4179-a521-55d240a09187/content/images/2026/09/legislation.png) #### Child Care + Small Games of Chance We’re tracking two more issues affecting local employers, businessess, and community organizations: access to reliable child care and PA’s Small Games of Chance legislation. ****NEXTERA BOARD INPUT:** What are you hearing? What questions do you have about this project? Share your comments or questions with them at: [pennsylvaniaenergycenter@NextEraEnergy.com](mailto:pennsylvaniaenergycenter@NextEraEnergy.com) ****LEGISLATION BOARD INPUT:** What are you hearing from your employees, businesses or community partners? ## PLACE, HEALTH, & COMMUNITY MOMENTUM ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/cb/1ccb5378-4933-4179-a521-55d240a09187/content/images/2026/09/Fayette-Living-Well-Coalitionoutline-1.jpg) #### ****Fayette Living Well Coalition** We continue to work with the Fayette County Living Well Coalition and are working to learn all we can about the Rural Health Transformation Fund. **Reminder: the next meeting is open to attend - 10/5@ 1:00 Hilton Garden Inn!* ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1c/cb/1ccb5378-4933-4179-a521-55d240a09187/content/images/2026/09/halloween-parade.png) #### ****Halloween Parade Oct. 28** The Chamber is once again organizing the Fayette County Halloween Parade - one more way we help create activity and visibility in our community! **To participate or sponsor this great event, call the Chamber office at 724-437-4571* ✉️ ****ONE THING WE'D LOVE FROM YOU** What is one issue, opportunity or partner need the Chamber should be focused on right now to help make our business community stronger? ****Email here: one sentence is plenty →**