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(BEAVER, PA) The Beaver County Chamber of Commerce announced today that it
has accepted the resignation of President & Executive Director Helen Kissick. Kissick will leave the Chamber by early summer following a successful three-year term. She provided advance notification of her intention to leave her post to provide for an orderly transition and give the Board ample time to consider a replacement.

As the Chamber’s Board Chair, Brittney Golden commented, “Helen Kissick has made important contributions to the Chamber during her term. During the COVID-19 pandemic, especially, she navigated the Chamber through unparalleled times, when many businesses in our community struggled to remain open. We are especially thankful for her work assisting members in navigating the Paycheck Protection
Program loan and other federal and state programs that were designed to help small businesses stay afloat.” Golden added, “She was – and will continue to be – a real advocate for the business community and exemplifies the true meaning of community service.”
In announcing her resignation, Kissick expressed that her work with Chamber members, the Board and staff has been entirely fulfilling. “The level of collaboration amongst parties who have a sincere interest in moving Beaver County forward is invigorating. For example, programs like Leadership Beaver County (prepares future leaders in our county) and the Rooted Locally e-gift card program (to encourage
spending locally to support small businesses) happen only when people and the community at large passionately and consistently engage in building the greater good”. She further commented, “I’m particularly proud of the way our Chamber’s workplace has evolved these past few years to a hybrid setting. We continue to meet member needs while benefitting from an agile office footprint, providing
flexible work arrangements, in tune with today’s workforce needs.”
Kissick plans to stay involved in direct alignment with the Chamber’s vision to positively impacting Beaver County to be the chosen place to live and work, through her business consulting business and other community involvement. “Leaving the Chamber will provide an opportunity to step back, reassess and identify the next best way to personally learn, grow and contribute. I am grateful for the great relationships formed with the staff, Chamber members and Board along the way.”

Golden said that the Chamber Board will immediately form a committee to search for a new President & Executive Director. “We expect to have a qualified candidate identified soon to allow for an efficient transition in leadership. As an organization, we’re fortunate to have an excellent staff and an engaged board. As in past leadership changes, the Chamber will continue to provide uninterrupted service to our
members.”

This year, the Chamber is celebrating it’s 50th year of service to Beaver County businesses. Throughout its history, the Chamber has been a leading advocate for business and economic development. For more information on the Beaver County Chamber of Commerce, you can visit the Chamber’s website at www.bcchamber.com, or call the Chamber at 724-775-3944.