Tales From The Top - George Book

Tales from the Top is back! 🎤✨

Join WSYP for an inspiring session with George M. Book, Jr., President & CEO of the West Shore Chamber. As the face of the Chamber since 2012, and involvement since 2000, George is deeply involved in the business community—connecting with leaders and advocating for local businesses. Reach out to him with any questions about important issues in the area!

Before that, he spent 15 years managing a financial services branch. A Carlisle resident, he enjoys watching soccer and playing golf in his free time.

Don’t miss this chance to learn from a seasoned leader! #WSYP #TalesFromTheTop #BusinessLeadership

📅 Tuesday, March 25 | ⏰ 4:30-5:30 PM | 📍 West Shore Chamber Building

About George Book:

George grew up in South Central PA just outside of Chambersburg.  He attended Messiah College and graduated with an undergraduate degree in Psychology.  Following graduation, he went to work for a financial institution and was there for 15 years before becoming the President and CEO for the West Shore Chamber of Commerce in 2012.  He also holds a master’s degree in strategic leadership from Messiah College.

George currently serves on the Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation Board as a Community Liaison; as a member of the Capital Region Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors; as a member of the Pennsylvania Association of Chamber professionals Board of Directors; as a Board member of the Foundation for Free Enterprise Education; as Chair of the Alumni Council of Messiah University; and as an appointed member of the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council.

In his free time, you can find him watching soccer or playing golf.  He has been married for 26 years to his wife Abby.  They live in Boiling Springs and have a daughter and 2 sons.