Saint Vincent College announces 2026 Wimmer Scholarship Competition winners
LATROBE, PA – Saint Vincent College is pleased to announce that five college-bound students have been awarded scholarships due to their distinguished performance in the College’s 45th annual Wimmer Scholarship Competition. The total value of the five scholarships is more than $1 million. Two students tied for first place: Anthony Poole, a senior at Franklin Regional Senior High School in Murrysville, and Angela Yeung, a senior at Mount de Sales Academy in Catonsville, Maryland. They were each
Pack your bags: Chamber announces two international trips — Central Europe in & Costa Rica
[LATROBE, PA] – The Greater Latrobe-Laurel Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce is inviting members, friends, and community travelers to see the world together with two unforgettable international trips on the horizon — and the excitement is already building. Since launching its international travel program with a trip to Egypt in 2022, the Chamber has continued to prove that exploring the world is better together. Most recently, travelers journeyed through the Galápagos, Ecuador, and Peru in October
Simple Efficiency Upgrades That Help Small Teams Do More
Small businesses in the Greater Latrobe–Laurel Valley region often juggle tight margins, limited staff, and rising expectations from customers. Yet the path to smoother operations doesn’t always require sweeping change. Sometimes, a few targeted improvements can unlock significant gains in productivity and capacity. Learn below about: Practical, immediately usable efficiency levers for small teams Ways to reduce recurring friction in daily operations Steps to streamline workflows without large
Pitt-Greensburg receives first TRIO Student Support Services Grant that will provide support and opportunities for students
GREENSBURG, PA – The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg is the recipient of its first-ever TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program grant, which is funded by the US Department of Education to provide higher education opportunities to students who are first-generation, low-income, and/or students with disabilities who demonstrate a need for academic support. One of eight federal TRIO programs, the Trio SSS was created in 1965 under Title IV of the Higher Education Act. Pitt-Greensburg’s newly
GLLV Chamber welcomes Tara Ewanits as Communication & Member Engagement Coordinator
Ewanits brings a renewed commitment to strengthening the community she calls home Latrobe, PA — [Jan. 16, 2026] — The Greater Latrobe–Laurel Valley Chamber of Commerce has announced the appointment of Tara Ewanits as its new Communication & Member Engagement Coordinator, strengthening the Chamber’s commitment to strategic storytelling, member engagement, and community-focused outreach. Ewanits brings more than 20 years of experience in communications, journalism, marketing, and digital media, with a
2020 Banana Split Celebration Dates Announcement
Latrobe, Pa. (September 2019) — It is with great pleasure that the Greater Latrobe - Laurel Valley Chamber of Commerce announces August 21-23 as the date of the 2020 Great American Banana Split Celebration. Highlights of the 2019 celebration included the first Banana Split Princess Pageant, a third stage, blood drive, big banana car, an over 21 area, goat yoga, and expanded activity schedule for kids and adults. It is estimated that 12,000 people attended over the course of the three day event as Latrobe
GLLV Neighborhood Visitor & Information Center Traffic Continues to Increase
The Greater Latrobe-Laurel Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Neighborhood Visitor & Information Center is many things to many people. It is a bright, shiny tribute to the businesses and people of the area. It’s a showcase for history and memorabilia from the area. The VIC has proven to be ground zero for business transactions between members. And yes, it’s the home of the chamber staff that has constantly created buzz and excitement within the new GLLV organization. “I’ve been in a lot of chambers offices and
