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7 / Health Matters
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How regular dental care can improve your overall health, and potentially reduce medical expenses and hospitalizations.
Rick Griffith, president and founder of Rick Griffith Properties in Erie, Pennsylvania, shares his thoughts on this key industry and the growth of his own successful real estate business.
RICHARD M. CELKO
9 / Legal Brief
Learn why many Erie County residents are turning to Maleno as their home provider of choice when it comes to a customized experience in construction, property management and real-estate sales.
J.W. ALBERSTADT JR.
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17 / On the Hill
22 / Training Graduates
Guest columnist Dave Reed explains the need for real solutions to rising property taxes in Pennsylvania.
See photos of the more than 200 graduates of the Association’s training programs in our special events section. 2015 Training Graduates
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The Manufacturer & Business Association recently held a series of luncheons to recognize the more than 200 graduates of its professional development and computer training programs. Visit www.mbabizmag.com for complete coverage.
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Certified Supervisory Skills Series
— Erie
Front row, from left: Kara Dipini, Medicor Associates; Kelly Hetz Kemrer, Fairview Evergreen Nurseries; Megan Scutella, VNA of Company; Jenny Sterner, Medicor Associates; Erie County; Kim Learn-Stewart, Warren Jessica Brennan, Erie Insurance; and Salamonsen, Erie’s Public Schools. Laura Back row, from left: Chris Putnam, American Molding & Technologies Inc.; Glenn Craig, Ridg-U-Rak; Jacob Gland, Eriez Manufacturing; Kenneth Benden, Electric Materials Company; Jason Lockwood, Arvite Technology; Nadine Van Tassel, Port Erie Plastics Walt Poff, Ameridrives International. and
HR Essential Certification Series — Erie
Front row, from left: Kayla McFreely, Networking Technologies, and Association HR specialist Robyn Hopper. Back row, from left: Katie Wolfram, Rabe Environmental; Amanda King, Reliance Well Services; and Nicole Huber, Ainsworth Pet Nutrition. Not pictured: Patricia Schenker, Armstrong Accuspec.
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Mechanics’ Lien Law update: Why expanded safe harbor for lenders is good news for commercial borrowers.
HR Essential Certification Series
— Erie
Front row, from left: Amanda Chess, Thomas Erie, Inc.; Association HR specialist Robyn Hopper; and Eileen Polito, Erie Insurance Group.
Back row, from left: Bobbi Jo Morey, EPC Powder Manufacturing Inc.; Cindy Faulhaber, Great Lakes Automation Services Inc.; and Andrea Darnofall, Parker Hannifin Corp.
HR Essential Certification Series
— Erie
Certified Supervisory Skills Series
HR Essential Certification Series — Erie
From left: Kim Campbell, Erie Insurance Group and Robyn Hopper, Association HR specialist.
— Corry
From left: Justin Zinchini, Liberty Iron & Metal LLC; Tiffany McMillin, Ainsworth Pet Nutrition; Lori Nagy, Erie Insurance Group; Max Marcoline, Metrobrand Services LLC/Millcreek Coffee Company; and Association HR specialist Robyn Hopper.
Grove City
Front row, from left: Jessica Hammill, Rehrig Pacific Company; Elizabeth McDaniel, Armstrong-Indiana Behavioral and Developmental Health Program; and Shirley Wygant, Time Machine, Inc. Back row, from left: Krista Roberts and Jenel Tingley, Shorts Tool & Mfg. Inc.; Denise Wadlinger, Con Yeager Spice Co./CYS Transportation; Nicole Mocik, Office of Human Services, Inc.; and Joni Cummins, West Central Job Partnership Inc. Not pictured: Jaci D’Amico and Monica Beatty, Liberty Electronics, Inc.
Certified Supervisory Skills Series
Front row, from left: Amanda Higley and Valerie Bridgham, Corry Manufacturing; Jawdy, Bud Kressler and Wilbur Bush, Nick Parker Hannifin. Back row, from left: Jim Nichols, Corry Manufacturing; Jason Halfast, Snyder’s Napa Auto Sales; and Cody Hanson, Parker Hannifin.
Certified Supervisory Skills Series
— Butler Front row, from left: Brian Schuster and Kevin Castelli, Ellwood City Forge. Back row, from left: Anthony Podbielski and Wes Cunningham, Ellwood City Forge; Mark Columbus, North American Forgemasters; and Evan Fennell, Ellwood City Forge.
— Meadville
Front row, from left: Darlene Dangel, Greenleaf Corporation; Amanda Beish, Erie Homes for Children & Adults; Robert Newhard, Advanced Cast Products; and Jeff Butterworth, Greenleaf Corporation.
Back row, from left: Hayden Hawthorne, Deist Industries; Kim Doutt, Advanced Products; Dave Wheeler, Deist Industries; Cast Mark Heckman, Advanced Cast Products; Fronce, Greenleaf Corporation; Jamon Jason Davis, Layke Tool and Douglas Luikart, Greenleaf Corporation.
Certified Supervisory Skills Series
— Erie Front row, from left: Kellee Stempka, Armstrong Accuspec; Bridget Ward, Erie Water Works; Jessica Stefano and Dina Heile, IP Services, Inc.; Misty Yaple, Port Erie Plastics; Katrina Herring, IP Services, Inc.; Emily Kaminske, VNA of Erie County; and Randy Daniels, Molded Fiberglass Tray Co. Back row, from left: William Ferguson, Hoffman Industrial; Kevin Elliott, Ellwood Machine; Chad Ellsworth, Erie Water Ohio Works; Eric McCullough, Quest at Saint Vincent; Jeremy Ricketts, Erie Regional Airport Authority; Josh Rader and Jason Borst, McInnes Rolled Rings; Greg Pongratz, FMC Technologies; Joe Welch, Quest Diagnostics; and Stephen Ferguson, Polymer Molding.
Leadership for Team Leaders — Erie
DEPARTMENTS > Front row, from left: Gene Holmes, Ridg-U-Rak Inc.; Mike Andrzejewski, Industrial Sales & Mfg.; Netra Subodi and Christopher Zipperi, Maple Donuts; Tim Sandrock, AlturnaMats; Rocky Denny Jr. and Jamie Oswalt, Super Tire & Rubber Corp.; and Association Training specialist Lisa DeFilippo.
Back row, from left: Tyler Beshaw, AlturnaMats; Jeff Fair, Onex Inc.; Jen Lockard, Jenn Benn and Anthony Homansky, Maple Donuts; Michael Miaray, Ridg-U-Rak; and Doug Mullinax, Custom Engineering Co.
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Certified Supervisory Skills Series
— Meadville
Front row, from left: Kelly Carr, Channellock Inc.; Josh Shoaff, Advanced Cast Products; Casey Rickerson, Ellwood National Steel; and Ronni Jessup and Mike Redding, Channellock, Inc.
Certified Supervisory Skills Series — Greenville
Front row, from left: Jaymene Svirbly and Tina Schultz, PennTecQ Inc. Back row, from left: Nate McLaughlin, John Bruce Hashimoto and Judy Reed, PennTecQ VanSickle, Inc.
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Certified Supervisory Skills Series — Greenville
From left: Melanie Vosler, Jennifer Korbini, William Taylor and Kathleen Watt, PennTecQ Inc.
Certified Supervisory Skills Series — Greenville
From left: Sharon Schreiber, Joe Stewart, Curtis Stoyer and Jennifer Watt, PennTecQ Inc.
20 / HR Q&A 24 / People Buzz
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