The Greater Wyoming Valley is my home, and I hope that if you are reading this, it is already yours, or will soon become yours. Whether you are looking to become more connected within the community, relocate your home and family, or establish or grow a business here in the Valley, we have a powerful story to tell—one rooted in resilience, collaboration, and a future that is both bright and strong.
This website offers a snapshot of our region and the variety of businesses and organizations that proudly call it home. The Wyoming Valley’s strengths in manufacturing, healthcare, arts and entertainment, and education, combined with a growing visitor base and year-round recreation, make our community vibrant and forward-looking. From skiing, kayaking, hiking, and biking to arena sports, cultural events, and outdoor spaces that include parks, trails, forests, streams, and lakes, this is a place where people want to live, work, and invest.
Our strategic location continues to be a competitive advantage. With proximity to major interstates and access to New York, Philadelphia, Boston, and Washington, D.C., Northeastern Pennsylvania has emerged as both a destination and a hub for distribution and industry. While challenges remain, those challenges also present opportunity. Paired with our existing assets, our region has the capacity not only to grow, but also to sustain long-term economic vitality. We are proud to be home to world-class businesses, both large and small, that are helping shape the Valley’s future.
As we move into a new chapter, the Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Business and Industry are guided by our 2026–2028 Strategic Plan, a clear and intentional roadmap designed to strengthen our business community and elevate our region for the long term. This plan builds upon the momentum of recent years while positioning the Chamber as a stronger connector, advocate, and leader for economic and community development.
Over the next three years, our focus will be on championing business growth and retention, ensuring employers have the tools, advocacy, and connections they need to thrive. We will elevate leadership in economic development, positioning the Chamber as a trusted convener and strategic voice on regional priorities. Recognizing that our future is interconnected, we are committed to strengthening regional collaboration, aligning efforts across chambers, economic development partners, and community organizations to advance shared goals.
Workforce readiness remains central to our mission. Through deeper alignment between education and employers, expanded career exploration, and increased opportunities for internships and apprenticeships, we are working to ensure our talent pipeline meets the evolving needs of local industries. At the same time, we are committed to delivering measurable member impact—using data-driven practices to ensure our programs, services, and investments provide real, tangible value.
As you explore our website, you will see that our work each day is rooted in advocacy, innovation, regional connectivity, and community leadership. Our businesses, workforce, and communities are central to who we are and to where we are going.
As we enter a new year, we remain focused on providing meaningful resources, strategic insight, and innovative ways for our members and partners not just to navigate change, but to thrive. Together, we are building a stronger, more resilient, and more competitive Greater Wyoming Valley.
My journey with the Chamber began over ten years ago, and during that time I have had the privilege of learning, growing, and now continuing my leadership alongside an incredibly talented and dedicated team. As President & CEO, I am deeply committed to the mission of community and economic development and to the future of this region—the place we already call home or will one day.
I invite you to get involved, engage with our networks, participate in our committees, and take a seat at the table with us. I truly look forward to meeting you, working with you, and elevating the Valley together.
Warm regards, and I look forward to connecting soon,
Lindsay Griffin-Boylan
President & CEO
Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce & Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business & Industry
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