Sweet Success: Voters Have Until 4 p.m. Friday to Choose the Final 8 in Coolest Thing Made in PA

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HARRISBURG -- Who will advance to the Final 8? Pennsylvania brand lovers have until 4 p.m. on Friday, March 27, to help make that decision in the PA Chamber’s 2026 “Coolest Thing Made in PA” contest.
Public voting is currently open across the PA Chamber’s social media platforms to determine which of the remaining contestants will advance to the fourth round of the contest, which will begin at 9 a.m. on Monday, April 2.
“Every year, we’re blown away by the incredible attention and engagement this competition receives—and this year has been no exception,” said PA Chamber President and CEO Luke Bernstein. “From our first-ever ‘Battle Back’ round adding a fun new twist, to the Made in PA Madness program on WTAJ-TV in the Altoona–Johnstown market spotlighting the contest, to the incredibly creative social media campaigns many competitors are running, there’s no shortage of reasons why our ‘Coolest Thing Made in PA’ continues to generate so much excitement. Good luck to the contenders as they continue to rally supporters and make it to next week’s round of eight and into the semi-finals.”
The “Coolest Thing Made in PA” contest highlights the importance of manufacturing to Pennsylvania’s economy while engaging the public in celebrating the products that power communities, support jobs, and showcase the Commonwealth’s ingenuity.
Information about upcoming rounds, the full list of contestants, voting links, and additional details can be found at www.pachamber.org/coolestthing.

Sweet Success: Voters Have Until 4 p.m. Friday to Choose the Final 8 in Coolest Thing Made in PA