We are a team of business and community leaders who are your advocates for a bright future on the South Side.

 

The South Side Chamber of Commerce is a community-based organization which represents the diverse interests of interconnected businesses, residents and other stakeholders in the South Side neighborhood of Pittsburgh. Its primary mission is to support the development of businesses by attracting and maintaining our authentic, historic, and diverse community. The vision is to create a vibrant business community that supports the success of its members by meeting the needs of our neighbors while attracting regional interest.

 

Executive Committee 2025-27 

Peter Margittai
Margittai Architects
President

Rebecca Kasavich
Copies @ Carson
Vice President

Dina Klavon
Klavon Design Associates, Inc.
Secretary

Melanie Rutan
Bookminders
Treasurer

 

Board of Directors 2025-27

Amber Lynch
Marketing Consultant

Cortney Ivanov
Big Dog Coffee

Michelle Senko
RE/Max Select Realty

Cyril Esser
Retired

Twanda Johnson
Infinite Signing Solutions

Tammy Shimkets
PNC Bank

Jason Clark
City Theatre

David Jason
D&P Valet Parking

Christie Neff Miller
Twelve Whiskey Barbecue

Louis Kroeck IV
LJK Law PLLC

Luke O’Brien
Carlson & Associates

Richard Ernsberger
Behrend & Ernsberger, PC

W. Bryan Boak
Retired

John Mack
Financial Advisor

Anna Campbell
Campbell Development

Jim Sheehan
Renaissance 3 Architects

Suzy Waldo
Carnegie Library – South Side

 

Emeritus Members of the Board

Gavin Robb
Tucker Arensberg PC

Don Carlson
Retired from Carlson Associates

Top five reasons to join the South Side Chamber of Commerce

 

NETWORKING

Two (2) Networking Events, free to members.

  • Monthly Coffee Connection with Peter, free and only available to members. Members can attend Coffee Connection in person or via Zoom.

  • Annual Meeting and Member Appreciation Night, free and only available to members.

EDUCATION

Two (2) Education Seminars that provide relevant information and resources to South Side’s business community.

PROMOTION

Opportunity to be included “New Member Shoutout” on social media when you join the South Side Chamber of Commerce.

  • Opportunity to host a South Side Chamber of Commerce Networking Happy Hour or Education Seminar.

  • Inclusion of your business listing in the Membership Directory on www.southsidechamberofcommerce.com.

  • Opportunity for a Red Ribbon Welcome promoted on social media.

  • “South Side Chamber of Commerce” Member window decal for your business to display.

  • Referrals from inquiries made directly to the Chamber via email, phone, and social media.

ADVOCACY & COMMUNITY

Benefit from South Side Chamber of Commerce’s advocacy with government and other organizations regarding issues of concern (e.g., public safety, parking, city and state services) in the business community.

  • For Type 1 Businesses with less than 10 employees, automatic free membership in the Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce and includes multiple benefits.

  • Opportunity to Sponsor “Student of the Month” at Pittsburgh Phillips K-5 and be featured in press and social media.

  • Opportunity to volunteer for the South Side Chamber of Commerce Community Events, including our Pittsburgh Marathon Welcome Tent and South Side Soup Contest.

  • Opportunity to volunteer in the development of the South Side Chamber of Commerce by serving on a committee (e.g., Events, Membership, Marketing).