This web site is a classic example of how the Chamber of Commerce supports and promotes local business and tourism. Below are details about who we are and what being a chamber member means to your business.

Events We Sponsor to Bring People to Ligonier:

Annual Amateur Photo Contest Annual Corn Roast Annual Dinner Christmas Lights on-the-Diamond Clean Up Week Monthly Mixers Santa's Arrival Sidewalk Sales Summer Band Concerts

Ligonier Ice Fest Antiques on the Diamond The Stroll Annual Picnic Fort Ligonier Days Merchant Trick or Treat Scarecrow Contest Town-Wide Open House Rally in the Valley Road Rally

What is the Chamber of Commerce?
It is a voluntary association of concerned business and professional people and other community-spirited citizens, pooling their resources, their manpower and their collective wisdom for the benefit of the entire Ligonier Valley.

It's the Front Door of Your Community
The Ligonier Valley Chamber of Commerce is the place where visitors, new residents, executives, businessmen and others obtain their first impression of the soundness and hospitality of the area. Most of all, the Chamber is people--like you and me, working to make the Ligonier Valley a better place to live and do business.

It's a Business Promoter
The Chamber of Commerce is the only organizer of merchandising promotions such as sidewalk sales, the shopping directory and the shopping map. Thousands of people visit Ligonier because of our events.

It's a Tourist Promotion Center
Hundreds of tourist and prospective tourist write, telephone, email or visit our office for information about the Ligonier Valley's attractions. Tourism is the Valley's biggest industry.

It's a Community Coordinator
The Chamber organizes and manages many programs such as Fort Ligonier Days, summer band concerts on the Diamond, summer jobs for students, Clean Up Week, the Corn Roast, Santa's Arrival and Christmas Lighting for the Diamond.

It's a Community Voice
The Ligonier Valley Chamber of Commerce acts as a "legislative watchdog" and frequently takes a stand on local, state and federal legislation (or lack thereof) on issues affecting all the people of the Valley. We work closely with the Town Council and township officials to improve the quality of life in the entire Ligonier Valley.

The Chamber disburses United Way Funds in the Ligonier Valley.

The Chamber negotiates with the State Highway Department for improvements of Route 30 and the future Diamond by-pass, as well as the hazardous conditions on Laurel Mountain.

We are Behind Community Improvements
Beginning with the Fort Ligonier Memorial Foundation, the Chamber of Commerce has either started, or supported, most community projects for over a quarter of a century, including the Ligonier Valley YMCA.

It Answers Your Mail and Phone Calls
The Chamber replies to thousands of inquires about your community, including questions from prospective tourists and people with new business ventures. We answer 10,00 phone calls a year from people requesting information. Nearly 2,500 information packets go out by mail each year.

What do my dues cover?
Membership dues cover the general operations of the Chamber of Commerce and are supplemented by funds from special and social events. These operations include: