Philip Chamber Economic Development Committee Vice President Ray Smith (center) is pictured receiving the donation from Golden West Philip-Area Technicians Tom Finn (left) and Aaron Johnson (right).

Philip Chamber Economic Development Committee Benefits from Golden West Funding

By: jody Bielmaier

Golden West Telecommunications continues to invest in the communities it serves with a recent $5,000 donation to the Philip Chamber Economic Development Committee. The funding was made available to the group as part of Golden West’s 2008 Economic Development Program that targets funds toward projects and programs within its service areas that help create or enhance local employment opportunities.

The Philip Chamber Economic Development Committee has earmarked the funds for its revolving loan fund. The overall goal of the revolving loan fund is to further the economic development of Philip by assisting in the growth and development of new and existing businesses.

The 2008 contribution from the Wall based telephone, Internet and cable TV provider brings the total amount received over the past eleven years by the Philip Chamber Economic Development Committee to $50,000