Pottstown, PA

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Government

From agricultural land preservation to industrial development and planning, Montgomery County government encompasses several departments and organizations.

The county’s boroughs and townships form the core of local government in Montgomery County. Elected representatives from municipalities across the county focus directly on impacts to your home, business, and family.

Find the Montgomery County governmental department to help you address your concerns or questions.

Economic Development TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce

Serving close to 500 businesses in southeastern Berks, western Montgomery, and northern Chester counties, the TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce, TCACC, is southeastern Pennsylvania’s support for business and industry growth. Economic development remains a key element of this support.

In Pottstown, the Pottstown Downtown Improvement District Authority (PDIDA) is concerned with both the historical fabric of its downtown community while seeking economic growth opportunities to make Pottstown an attractive place for both residents and visitors.

The Pottstown Area Industrial Development (PAID) focus on commercial and industrial development in the Pottstown region. Working with both the Borough of Pottstown and private economic development organizations, Pottstown’s growth has inspired other communities in the area to work toward economic development.

In Boyertown, Berks County, Building a Better Boyertown rallies businesses, community organizations, municipal officers, and residents in a nonprofit organization devoted to improving the economic future of this community.

The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) focuses its attention on enhancing business growth for companies that plan to either expand in or relocate to Montgomery County. Through workforce training, business grant administration, small business loans, and more, the MCEDC works with its members to enhance economic development opportunities in the county

Eileen Dautrich
President
TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce
152 High St., Suite 360
Pottstown, PA 19464
610.326.2900
tricountyareachamber.com

Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce

The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce provides the catalyst needed to attract and retain businesses and professionals in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The Chamber describes its mission as “to do whatever is necessary to keep the area’s economic condition at a level where business will risk their resources here in hope of making a profit.”

The Chamber works closely with its members to leverage the drive, goals, funds, and services to sustain the Chamber’s operations. In short, the Chamber works toward business advocacy, networking and business growth, emergency management and marketing communications, and recognition and opportunity for events and members.

Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 200
Eagleville, PA 19408
info@montgomerycountychamber.org

Montgomery County Industrial Development Authority

The Montgomery County Industrial Development Authority (IDA) assists educational institutions, health care organizations, manufacturing firms and nonprofit organizations. The IDA commits itself to building and sustaining opportunities for business growth and employment in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

Essentially, the IDA operates by borrowing funds from private financing institutions, loaning funds to Montgomery County companies to finance projects, and securing below-market interest rates on lender tax-exempt loans.

Catherine Lawrence, Loan Officer
Montgomery County Industrial Development Authority
104 W. Main Street, Suite 2
Norristown, PA 19401
610.278.3471
montcopa.org/index.aspx?NID=1015