“Coolest Thing Made in PA” 2024 winner announced
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry recently announced the winner of this year’s “Coolest Thing Made in PA” contest.
For the second year in a row, Pennsylvania voters proclaimed Primanti Bros. Sandwich, as the coolest thing made in the Keystone State.
In the March Madness-style bracket, Primanti Bros. found itself in a head-to-head matchup in the finals with the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup. The famous Pittsburgh sandwich restaurant beat out the beloved Hershey treat with 59% of the vote.
“From our public bracket unveiling in mid-March to the close matchups over the last several weeks; the participation of the contestants; and – of course – the engagement from the voting public, this year’s contest was not only fun, but wildly successful,” PA Chamber President and CEO Luke Bernstein said. “Pennsylvania’s excellence in manufacturing is always something to celebrate, and this annual contest is a great reminder of how many incredible products are made here and beloved across the Commonwealth, the nation, and even around the world. And, after back-to-back championships, Primanti. Bros. is starting to lay claim to a ‘Coolest Thing Made in PA’ dynasty!”
According to the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, this year’s contest generated more than 94,000 votes on the PA Chamber’s X and Instagram pages. The competition also amassed more than one million social media impressions.
“Win once – maybe it’s a fluke. Win twice – and maybe we really are the coolest thing made in Pennsylvania,” Adam Golomb, CEO of Primanti Bros. said. “If you need us, we’ll be raising a glass or two with our fans at happy hour.”
This year’s competition featured 64 teams across a variety of industries in every region of the Commonwealth. According to the bracket, the final four consisted of Mrs. T’s Pierogies, Crayola Crayons, Primanti Bros, and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.
For more information on this year’s contest, you can click here.
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