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ABOUT THE

MON VALLEY BUSINESS ALLIANCE

Where Business, Industry & Community Align.

The Mon Valley Business Alliance (MVBA) is a modern business network created to strengthen relationships, encourage collaboration, and support economic growth throughout the Mid Mon Valley.

More than a traditional chamber, MVBA serves as a regional connector—bringing together businesses, manufacturers, nonprofits, municipalities, educational institutions, financial partners, and community leaders to solve challenges, share opportunities, and move our region forward together.

Whether you're launching a business, expanding your workforce, advocating for your industry, or simply looking to build stronger connections, MVBA provides the network, resources, and support to help you succeed.

When businesses thrive, our communities thrive.

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OUR MISSION

To foster strategic alignment, meaningful collaboration, and measurable growth by connecting businesses, industry, and community partners across the Mid Mon Valley.

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OUR VISION

A thriving Mid Mon Valley where businesses of every size are connected, supported, and empowered to drive lasting economic prosperity for generations to come.

Why MVBA was created

The Mid Mon Valley has always been built on innovation, resilience, and strong partnerships.

Today, businesses face new opportunities and new challenges. Workforce shortages, economic shifts, community development, and regional competitiveness require organizations to work together rather than independently.

The Mon Valley Business Alliance was created to bridge those gaps.

Instead of simply hosting networking events, MVBA focuses on building relationships that lead to action. We connect leaders across industries, align resources, advocate for regional priorities, and create opportunities that benefit businesses and the communities they serve.

Why MVBA was created

The Mid Mon Valley has always been built on innovation, resilience, and strong partnerships.

Today, businesses face new opportunities and new challenges. Workforce shortages, economic shifts, community development, and regional competitiveness require organizations to work together rather than independently.

The Mon Valley Business Alliance was created to bridge those gaps.

Instead of simply hosting networking events, MVBA focuses on building relationships that lead to action. We connect leaders across industries, align resources, advocate for regional priorities, and create opportunities that benefit businesses and the communities they serve.

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What Makes MVBA Different?

MVBA focuses on regional collaboration rather than municipal boundaries.

Members gain access to:

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Strategic
Networking

Build relationships that create opportunities

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Education & Development

Workshops & learning that help you grow

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Resources & Funding

Connect to capital, programs & experts

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Advocacy & Collaboration

A unified voice

for regional priorities

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Leadership Development

Strengthen skills

& advance your impact

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Industry Roundtables

Engage in conversations that shape the future

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Visibility & Marketing

Increase your exposure across the region

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Regional Connections

Access partners throughout the

Mid Mon Valley

Our goal isn't simply to grow membership. It's to strengthen the entire regional business ecosystem.

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Located at the

cfsbank Business Resource Center

MVBA proudly operates from the cfsbank Business Resource Center (BRC), the region's hub for entrepreneurship, collaboration, and business development.

The BRC provides:

  • Meeting and event space

  • Business workshops

  • Technical assistance

  • Entrepreneur support

  • Small business resources

  • One-on-one business guidance

  • Community gathering space

Having MVBA headquartered within the BRC allows members to immediately connect with the resources, experts, and partnerships that help businesses launch, grow, and succeed.

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Located at the

cfsbank Business Resource Center

MVBA proudly operates from the cfsbank Business Resource Center (BRC), the region's hub for entrepreneurship, collaboration, and business development.

The BRC provides:

  • Meeting and event space

  • Business workshops

  • Technical assistance

  • Entrepreneur support

  • Small business resources

  • One-on-one business guidance

  • Community gathering space

Having MVBA headquartered within the BRC allows members to immediately connect with the resources, experts, and partnerships that help businesses launch, grow, and succeed.

Three Organizations. One Mission

The MVA family of organizations work together to strengthen our region from multiple angles, connecting resources, people & opportunities

so businesses & communities can thrive

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The region's economic development organization focused on business growth, investment attraction, industrial development, workforce development, planning & regional development initiatives.

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The membership organization that connects the businesses, industry, nonprofits, municipalities & community leaders through networking, collaboration, advocacy & professional development.

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A nonprofit organization that expands economic opportunity through charitable initiatives, community revitalization, education, business support programs & management of the cfsbank Business Resource Center

The MVA family of organizations work together to strengthen our region from multiple angles, connecting resources, people & opportunities

so businesses & communities can thrive

Three Organizations. One Mission

MVA logo with a blue stylized wave

The region's economic development organization focused on business growth, investment attraction, industrial development, workforce development, planning & regional development initiatives.

MVBA logo with M-shaped line inside a shield icon

The membership organization that connects the businesses, industry, nonprofits, municipalities & community leaders through networking, collaboration, advocacy & professional development.

Blue MVA logo with a curved line underneath.

A nonprofit organization that expands economic opportunity through charitable initiatives, community revitalization, education, business support programs & management of the cfsbank Business Resource Center

Our Leadership

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Jamie Colecchi

Chief Executive Officer

As Chief Executive Officer, Jamie leads the Mon Valley Business Alliance, overseeing the organization's strategic vision, partnerships, and regional economic development initiatives.

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Tanya Chaney

Director of Business and Community Engagement

Tanya leads the Mon Valley Business Alliance, overseeing member engagement, business relationships, networking opportunities, and community partnerships across the region.

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Abby Stark

Director of Strategy & Development

Abby leads the organization's strategic initiatives, overseeing community development projects, regional partnerships, and programs that strengthen the Mon Valley.

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Maddie Codeluppi

Business Development Manager

Madison manages the organization's financial operations while supporting businesses through technical assistance, business resources, training opportunities, and loan programs.

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Step Into the Network

Join leaders working together to strengthen the future of the Mon Valley

APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP
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