Client Spotlight: Chamber of Business & Industry Centre County

History

Since 1920, The Chamber has been an advocate for our interconnected communities, a catalyst for business growth, and a convener of influential leaders. In 1992, the State College Chamber of Commerce (established in 1920) and the Centre County Industrial Development Corporation (established in 1956) merged to form a unified entity. Presently, The Chamber manages and staffs three corporate entities:

• The Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County (CBICC) - a membership organization governed by a 22-member board of directors.
• Centre County Industrial Development Corporation (CCIDC) - promotes economic development throughout Centre County as the legal arm of The Chamber. CCIDC works in partnership with public and private organizations under the banner of the Centre County Economic Development Partnership (CCEDP). The mission focuses on business retention, entrepreneurial development, and attracting new businesses.
• Chamber Foundation of Centre County - a charitable organization (501c(3)) that promotes economic development and education initiatives. Businesses and individuals that support CBICC/CCIDC professional/workforce development initiatives through charitable contributions receive tax advantages.

The Voice of Business

The Chamber is paving the way for a prosperous future by fostering a culture of excellence, nurturing collaborations, and taking the lead on matters that promote smart economic development and ensure enduring growth and stability.

As a community partner, The Chamber collaborates with various organizations across Centre County and maintains close relationships with other chambers and economic development groups in the region to positively influence the economy and improve the living standards for all in central Pennsylvania.

By engaging in joint efforts such as CentreREADY™, Happy Valley Agventures, and DRIVEForward, The Chamber addresses vital concerns related to business growth and competitiveness, including workforce readiness, agritourism, NIL initiatives with Penn State student-athletes, and transportation infrastructure.

Intrada Technologies and the CBICC partnership

Intrada Technologies has chosen to partner with the Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County for the past several years.  The CBICC has provided valuable business resources, networking opportunities, volunteer opportunities, and economic insight.   Intrada Technologies current serves on the Ambassador’s committee for the Chamber.  The Chamber has also partnered with Intrada on several technology-related projects.  These projects include:

• A new website build and design to support the Chamber’s mission and vision for Centre County
• A migration from their deprecated server to the Microsoft 365 Cloud
• A conference room set-up to host board meetings, virtual meetings, and hybrid presentations

Learn More

To learn more about how the Chamber of Business & Industry can help transform your business, visit their website: https://cbicc.org.   The Chamber is a true catalyst for Economic growth in the Centre County and State College region.  As a membership organization with over 700 members, their expertise cannot be overlooked.

Contact

If you are interested in learning how to partner with Intrada, contact James Haywood, Senior Project Coordinator, for a review of your business to see how we can help.