Amy C. Helfferich
| Finance of America Mortgage, LLC
Amy Helfferich is the Branch Manager of Finance of America Mortgage, LLC’s first Pittsburgh, PA office – and now has two locations in Wexford and Cranberry. Amy has been in the mortgage business for over 27 years. Her career has encompassed all aspects of the mortgage lending process including underwriting, closing, operations and sales management. “I love what I do, and I love working with my clients to make their dream of homeownership come true” said Amy. She understands the process well and works to streamline it for her clients. “Our goal is to take the stress out of getting a mortgage,” Amy said. “We truly want our clients to say at closing – that was easy!” As a Pittsburgh native, Amy is very familiar with the area and the local market. Finance of America Mortgage is a full-service mortgage banker, ranking in the Top 10 Nationally for home loans - offering a wide variety of mortgage programs. Contact Amy today to see how easy the mortgage process can be! Cell: (412) 327-7899 Office: (724) 719-3333 or email ahelfferich@financeofamerica.com
Marcy Smorey-Giger
| Small Business Lawyer
Smorey Giger Law, a woman-owned business, is a highly regarded, commercially savvy small business law firm with experience in corporate legal departments. My parents were self-employed from before I was born until the day they retired, so I grew-up surrounded by family business - it is part of who I am, and I believe I was destined to be an entrepreneur and to serve the small business community. SGL represents start-up businesses and established corporations and educates clients to further empower those small business owners and operators who truly care about their organizations. My background as an in-house lawyer serving company executives to deploy corporate strategies and achieve goals enables SGL to support small business with the insight of what a company needs to further its operational initiatives. Being a generalist with experience in a broad range of both business and legal matters, uniquely positions SGL to support the business beyond any one project. Believing that small business is the core to the health and welfare of our community and our economy, SGL takes pride in having supported small businesses for more than six years and plans for many more. Please contact Marcy at 412-402-8912 or marcy@smoreygigerlaw.com
Toni Shelaske
| Healthy Pet Products
Toni Shelaske is the owner and operator of Healthy Pet Products, LLC. I opened my first location in the North Hills in 2008 while operating my own pet-sitting business. My second location in the South Hills was quickly added in 2011 to meet the growing demands of pet owners seeking natural and organic products for their pets. I acquired a grooming boutique in 2015 and recently added a third retail location in Cranberry Township. My stores specialize in raw and natural diets and serve as a community resource center focusing on my mission and belief that all pets should thrive! I routinely research and regularly meet with industry leaders to select the healthiest foods, treats and toys to help all pets live their best life. A core principle to managing my business has been to develop and lead a team of professionals who share in my commitment to helping others. I strive to create a work environment where my staff members are encouraged and challenged to work creatively and with passion. As often as possible, I promote from within. This has allowed me to craft my team of managers, buyers, researchers, designers, advocates and educators. These are the values that have benchmarked my business model and successes. Healthy Pet Products has enjoyed 10 years as a brick and mortar specialty retailer, and we are recognized and trusted as a community leader in natural pet care products and supplies. I have leveraged this position in the community to help raise awareness and support for shelter animals at both the local and national levels. As an active member of the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, I host in-store fundraising events and volunteer annually at the BFAS national headquarters in Kanab, Utah. I am grateful to call Pittsburgh my home and promise to work tirelessly to make every effort to help all pets thrive! If you are new to my stores, please say hello and introduce yourself, and if you have been around since my early years, thank you for your continued support! I hope to see you soon! For more information please call 412-366-0700 www.healthypetproducts.net
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MAY 2019 | www.northernconnectionmag.com