Somerset County Business Partnership Celebrates First 100 Years

The Somerset County Business Partnership brought together business and political leaders on Tuesday, December 9, 2019 at the Palace at Somerset Park to conclude the year-long 100th anniversary celebration of the organization and set the agenda for the next 100 years.

Nearly 500 people heard Business Partnership President/CEO Mike Kerwin set the agenda for the 2020 and beyond based on the simple premise the “Somerset County is a special place.” Kerwin noted that Somerset County today is a credit to prior generations of leaders and it is the responsibility of today’s leaders to make the vibrant connections that will build on the legacy.

In addition to celebrating the anniversary, the Business Partnership honored three recipients of the 2019 Economic Vitality Awards for contributions to the economic growth and welfare of Somerset County, its employees and its residents.

The 2019 recipients were Pfizer for their investment in Somerset County to achieve their mission of creating breakthroughs that change patients’ lives; the Somerset County YMCA for their work in strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility; and the Chimney Rock Inn for their long history of growth in Somerset County and for providing excellent food at reasonable prices in a family atmosphere.

Premier Partner sponsorship for the Annual Meeting was provided by PNC Wealth Management and Pfizer.