The PA Chamber officially kicked off its 2026 “Coolest Thing Made in PA” public voting contest– an annual competition that celebrates the Commonwealth’s manufacturing excellence by allowing the public to vote on social media for their favorite made-in-Pennsylvania products.
The first round wrapped up this morning, with more than 17,000 votes cast. New for 2026, the competition includes a “Battle Back” Round that is now live. Contestants who lost their first-round matchups are competing against other first-round runners up in their region in a 24-hour poll on the PA Chamber’s Coolest Thing Made in PA website, with the top vote getter in each region “battling back” to compete in the second round!
This year’s contest features 56 made-in-PA products representing companies from every region of the Commonwealth and spanning a wide range of industry sectors. The bracket-style competition invites brand enthusiasts across Pennsylvania and beyond to vote for their favorites in weekly matchups conducted entirely through the PA Chamber’s social media platforms.
“Each year, with input from our members and the public, the PA Chamber is proud to spotlight the outstanding brands that make Pennsylvania a leader in economic growth and innovation,” said PA Chamber President and CEO Luke Bernstein.
Public voting will continue weekly through early April, with winners advancing based on total votes cast across the PA Chamber’s X, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn pages.
Complete contest details, including the full voting schedule, a list of this year’s contestants with links to their company websites, and the official bracket, are available at https://www.pachamber.org/coolestthing/.
The “Coolest Thing Made in PA” contest is one of the PA Chamber’s most popular public engagement initiatives, generating millions of social media impressions and engagement across media since its inception in 2023. The contest showcases the innovation, craftsmanship, and entrepreneurial spirit that power Pennsylvania’s economy while giving the public a vote in declaring the PA-made product that reigns supreme.