Corridors February 2019

February 2019

CORRIDORS

Serving Business Corridors in Western Pennsylvania How to Help your Realtor Sell Your House: Inexpensive tips and fixes to get it sold!

Tips for a Successful Trade Show Home-Based Business Ribbon Cuttings Photo Gallery

C O N T E N T S

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From the President

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Business After Hours, Connections Schedules, and Marketplace Lunch Meetings

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Member of the Month How to Help your Realtor Sell Your House: Inexpensive tips and fixes to get it sold!

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Tips for a Successful Trade Show

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The Stages of Franchise Business Ownership Explained

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Important Tax Changes for Individuals and Businesses

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Community Connections

From the Our Annual Meeting is on February 7th at Treesdale Golf & Country Club. Cynthia Hundorfean, President and CEO of Allegheny Health Network is our keynote speaker. Jim Roddey will be the master of ceremony.

Jim Boltz President

JBoltz@PghNorthChamber.com

For more information on the Chamber’s program of work, please contact:

Kristina Hall

Director of Events & Programs KHall@PghNorthChamber.com

Melissa Leedy

Member Accounts Executive

MLeedy@PghNorthChamber.com

Heather Schwartzbauer Membership & Digital Media Coordinator HSchwartzbauer@PghNorthChamber.com

Amy VanAtta

Executive Assistant

AVanAtta@PghNorthChamber.com

Chamber Headquarters

5000 Brooktree Road, Suite 100 Wexford, PA

Cranberry Twp. Office 2525 Rochester Road Cranberry Township, PA P: 724.934.9700 F: 724.934.9710

At this meeting, we will announce our annual business award winners. These awards are selected through a vote of our members. The nominees for these awards are as follows:

Jim Boltz President

Distinguished Business of the Year  Allegheny Health Network- Wexford Health + Wellness Pavilion  Graeter’s Ice Cream  Massage Envy- Wexford  Minuteman Press- Cranberry  St. Barnabas Health System Prestigious Business Leader  Debbie Crum, Butler County Tourism  Todd Harris, Liberty Insurance Agency  Gregg Hill, Dollar Bank  John Tubridy, Franchise Network of Pittsburgh  Nicky Voynick, Salem Media Group Young Professional Leader Award  Councilman Tom Baker– District 1, Allegheny County  Chelsea Bonaddio- S&T Bank  Seth Prentice- Armstrong  Calvin Sales- New York Life  Valerie Wieloch, Dollar Bank Women Entrepreneur Excellence Award  Anne Bacher-Wellness Made Simple  Amanda Becker, Appleseed Events  Tiffany Nolan- i.e. Insurance  Erin Turo- Turo Chiropractic  Kim Reuss- Reuss Agency, Allstate Insurance Outstanding Volunteer Award  Bruce Conley, The Computer Coach  Al Marschke- BluMars Media  Ken Scott-RevLocal  Sheila Talarico- Glade Run Lutheran Services  Rakesh Unnithan- WesBanco Bank Our Annual Meeting is also the time that we recap our accomplishments of the previous year and speak to the exciting things that we have coming up for the new year.

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CONNECTIONS

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS February 26

The Sports Grille Cranberry 1294 Freedom Road 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Daily networking events for business leaders throughout our Pittsburgh North region.

REGISTER ONLINE TODAY Www.PghNorthChamber.com February 7

2019 Annual Meeting Treesdale Golf & Country Club 5:30-8:00 p.m.

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Home Show & Business Expo The Block Northway 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Innovation Pittsburgh DoubleTree by Hilton Cranberry 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Member Accolades Family Matters Direct Primary Care Doctor awarded!

Congratulations to Dr. Kirsten Lin, named one of Incline Magazine's "Who's Next in Fitness & Health"!!

DoubleTree by Hilton Cranberry GM wins!

Congrats Lance! Our GM, Lance Rihn won General Manager of the year at the Greater Pittsburgh Hotel Association gala. Under Lance’s leadership they have risen to be in the Top 10 DoubleTrees for guest satisfaction!

Gail & Steve Carpenter 2018 President’s Circle Award!

Congratulations to Gail & Steve Carpenter of Berkshire Hathaway Realty for winning the 2018 President’s Circle award! It is awarded to Sales Professionals that have achieved either $185,000 Total GCI or 50 Residential Units. What a prestigious honor!

Wexford: Tuesdays, 7:30 a.m.

Chamber Headquarters 5000 Brooktree Rd., Suite 100 Warrendale: Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m.

DoubleTree By Hilton 910 Sheraton Drive Cranberry Twp.: Wednesdays, 7:30 a.m.

Council Chambers 2525 Rochester Road Valencia: Fridays, 7:30 a.m.

The Crystal Conservatories 100 Conservatories Court

For a complete listing of programs and events and to register, visit us at www.PghNorthChamber.com

M ARKETPLACE L UNCH M EETINGS February 6 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Monte Cello’s at The Hampton Shoppes 4655 William Flynn Highway Route 8, Allison Park

February 25 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Family Bowlaway Fun Center 540 Fairground Hill Road, Butler

Have an accolade to share? Email Kristina with any exciting news your business celebrates!

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PNRC Member Scott Hacker, New York Life Jim Boltz, President PNRC said, “Scott is one of our most active members. He attends two to three Connections meetings each week, is a member of the Outreach Committee and a volunteer at a lot of our events. He also supports other members by being a frequent attendee at our ribbon cuttings and business after hours. He is a “model” member of our chamber. We appreciate all that he does.”

“I have known Scott for many years. He is very knowledgeable in his field. From his commercials and accolades from chamber members, I have learned he really listens to his clients and comes up with the right solution. He is always there to help whether it leads to business or not. Scott uses the chamber members as his referral sources to help his clients, family and friends. Scott also volunteers to many community causes,” said Bruce Conley, The Computer Coach.

John & Kandy McCool, Legal Shield & Identity Theft Protection said, “Scott is one of the most knowledgeable, honest and trustworthy financial service professionals that we know. He is awesome at greeting and talking with visitors and new members at all of the chamber events he attends, making sure that no one is alone. Scott is also one of the first to volunteer at most of the chamber functions and fund raisers. He supports the chamber in all aspects and is a well deserved Member of the Month!”

2019 B OARD OF D IRECTORS E XECUTIVE C OMMITTEE Philip J. Scolieri, J.D.– Board Chair Scolieri Law Group, P.C.

Gary Basilone—Foundation Chair Basilone Executive Search & Staffing

Andrew Chiapusio—Chair-Elect First National Bank

Steve Diffenderfer—Treasurer Community Bank Mark Prentice—Secretary Healthy Environments, LLC

Tracy Armstrong– Vice-Chair North Pittsburgh Greeting Company

Jim Boltz—President Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber

Ann Gatty, Ph.D.—Past Chair Strategic People Solutions

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Elizabeth Blakely Link to Visibility

Jim Logan Pgh Repair LLC

Kim Tosadori Petroleum Technical Services

Bruce Goodman CHROME Federal Credit Union

Alyssa Marsico Alzheimer’s Association

Lisa Heller Heartland Payment Systems

Tiffany Nolan i.e. Insurance

John Tubridy Franchise Network of Pittsburgh

Gregg Hill Dollar Bank

Jan Stevens Coldwell Banker

Kathleen Kuznicki The Lynch Law Group

Cynthia Stirling Strawberry Ridge Golf Course

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Rakesh Unnithan WesBanco Bank Nicky Voynick Salem Media Group

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How to Help your Realtor Sell Your House: Inexpensive tips and fixes to get it sold!

By: Jan Stevens, Coldwell Banker There are many ways to help your house show to its best possible advantage – without expensive remodeling. Many of these can be done by a homeowner, or of course you can hire professionals to help.

If time is an issue, think about hiring someone to handle the bigger things, and prioritize the ones that you think will have the most impact. Home stagers, landscapers, and professional cleaning services can be your best friends.

In real estate, we talk about the three C's: Cleaning, Clutter, and Color. I've added two more: Carpet and Curb Appeal.

CLEANING: Clean like you have never cleaned before. When you think you are done, take a look around and then do some more. Don't forget the baseboards, corners, and dusty spots like the top of the water heater and furnace. You are creating the impression that you care about the condition of your home and are attentive to details!

CLUTTER: Eliminate as much as you possibly can. Clutterfree homes look larger, and make it easier for buyers to imagine themselves living in your space. When you move, you'll be packing it all up anyway, so start now. Get a storage unit if needed. Pack away personal photos, trophies, and knickknacks. In the kitchen, maximize counter space by storing small appliances and other items that make the counter space look smaller. Don's forget to de-clutter closets and cupboards. Yes, buyers will look inside them, and you want the space to look as large as possible. Storage is an important feature buyers will look for.

COLOR: Wall colors should be neutral, although it's OK to leave a few accent walls. Don't use pure white since it looks too sterile. Think neutrals in the gray and beige families. Also, if your trim is dated, consider painting it white. When in doubt about colors, take a look at a model home or two to get an idea of what is current.

CARPETS: Get them professionally cleaned and deodorized. If there is hardwood under your wall-towall carpets, consider having them removed and having the floors refinished or touched up. Most buyers currently prefer hardwood floors to carpet.

CURB APPEAL: Take a good look at your house from the front. It's what people see first and you want it to look as clean and inviting as you can. Power wash exterior and deck, and stain or paint if needed.

Look at the condition of the shutters, doors, and trim. Paint if needed, and keep in mind the rule that your house should have no more than three colors on the exterior. Paint or wash fences if it's needed.

Other details that can make a difference: doorknobs, lockset, railings, doorbell (how does it look? does it work?), mailbox, and house numbers. Pay attention to landscaping: trimming, mowing, flowers and mulch make a big difference. In winter, make sure the driveway, steps and sidewalks are free of snow and ice. Minimize the outdoor clutter, including kids' toys, extra vehicles, garbage cans. In addition, there are quite a few interior details that are easy to fix/replace To name a few: switch plates, outlet covers, doorknobs, and light fixtures. Replace any missing trim. Oil the door hinges to eliminate any squeaking doors. Check for leaky faucets, consider replacing if they are damaged or outdated.

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Tips for a Successful Trade Show By: Janice Byer, The Balance Small Business As small business owners, especially those in the start-up phase, preparing for a trade show can be very scary and frustrating. What do we take for our trade show display and how do we present it?

You first need to find out the specifics of the trade show you are registered for or considering exhibiting in. If necessary, contact the organizers of the event and get details on the type of visitors that the show attracts and the layout of the area you will have to display your business.

Be sure to find out the size of the trade show display table you will have, whether there is wall space for your company sign, if there are electrical outlets available, and anything else that may or may not be included (i.e., a tablecloth, etc.).

Once the show space specifics have been established, then you can move on to deciding what to take and how you can ‘show your stuff.’ The following are just a few ideas to help you get ready for that all important trade show. (Note: most of these trade show display ideas are based on being in the service industry but will work for products industry companies as well.)

Make Your Display Table Stand Out If the trade show display table you have does not include a tablecloth, be sure to get one that complements your display and represents your company’s image and color scheme (without being overpowering). Even if a tablecloth is supplied, bring your own or something to add some depth to your table (i.e., a table runner). Your table will definitely stand out in a crowd.

Use a Presentation Board If your trade show display space will allow, erect a stand-alone presentation board. On the board, you can show how clients can benefit by using your services. Be creative and make it stand out. Include pictures, if possible, and be sure your company name and logo are more than obvious.

Create a Template of Your Company Name If there is wall space, but your budget is minimal, use your trusty desktop publishing software to create a template of your company name. Use the template, along with bristle board, cardboard, or foam core to make a sign that you can put up on the wall behind your trade show display.

Arrange Your Display Table Properly Arrange your trade show display table in levels. Put the larger items at the rear, shorter items in front of those, and even shorter items in front of those.

Use Video or Slide Shows to Draw Attention Develop a video or slideshow presentation to display on TV monitors in your booth. There are various stands and racks available for mounting flat screens for trade shows. You can rent or borrow this equipment if you don’t already have it. Your visitors will find this visually appealing, and it will draw their attention.

Promote Your Booth on Social Media Use social media to let your customers know that you are participating in a trade show and invite them to stop by and visit.

Have Plenty of Giveaways Have plenty of trade show giveaways, such as business cards, brochures, pens, magnets, and anything else that has your company name and/or logo on it.

Most people who attend trade shows are expecting to take home some goodies. And be sure to use display racks for showing your flyers, specials, brochures, and such.

Food Goodies are Always a Big Hit Offer something a little different as a trade show giveaway FOOD. If you can, package your food in a way that will allow you to have your company contact information on it.

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How to Help your Realtor Sell Your House: Inexpensive tips and fixes to get it sold! (Continued from Page 6) By: Jan Stevens, Coldwell Banker There are also quick ways to update the look of your home without buying all new furniture. Use slipcovers, throws, and accent pillows. If you have heavy drapes, consider removing them to let more daylight in.

Finally, once your house is listed, there are things you can do to make it slow as well as possible. Be especially conscious of any odors, since buyers will notice them as soon as they walk in the door.

Cooking odors and pet odors are especially noticeable. Use your air conditioning and dehumidifier to minimize any musty or damp odors. Make your house as bright and light as possible by opening curtains and blinds and leaving lights on. Don't be home for showings. Buyers tend to be inhibited about taking a close look at your home if you are there. And take your pets and their dishes, toys, beds and crates with you when you leave. They'll be more comfortable and they won't be a distraction for the buyers.

When preparing to sell your house, these are just some inexpensive tips and fixes to get it sold quickly. Help your realtor by using these simple tips and tricks!

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The Stages of Franchise Business Ownership Explained By: John Tubridy, Franchise Network of Pittsburgh

Business ownership is a journey. You can’t just pop down to the store and buy a business. It’s something you have to think long and hard about, research extensively and then jump into with enthusiasm and vigor.

You also have to accept that your life is going to change. Business ownership isn’t something that just changes your life for a year or two, it will have a lasting impact on the rest of your life. If you are successful, it can set you up for the lifestyle you’ve always wanted and if you’re not successful, it can be difficult to recover from.

Fortunately, buying and running a franchise — although not easy — is usually simpler than trying to start a business on your own. Let’s look at the three stages of franchise business ownership and what you can expect from each stage.

Stage One: Searching This is the stage where you decide that you want to be a business owner and you’ve decided that franchising is the right fit for you. In this stage, you’ll need to evaluate your finances and explore your various funding options to make sure that you can actually buy a franchise and open the business.

When you’re confident that you are financially able to open a franchise and will be able to procure the proper funding, you can start looking for the perfect franchise opportunity. This stage takes a lot of time, patience, research and footwork. You’ll need to decide what type of franchise you want and then explore the various options. Visit the various franchises’ websites, read reviews about them, call and talk to them and soak up all the information you can.

It’s a daunting task to choose the business that will impact the rest of your life, but fortunately you can get help from one of FranNet’s knowledgeable and helpful consultants. They’re here to guide you as you look for that perfect franchising fit.

Keep an open mind and have some fun. It’s a lot of work, but you are starting a new chapter in your life, so enjoy it.

Stage Two: Growing Once your friendly FranNet consultant has helped you decide on the best franchising option for you, it’s time to start your business. You meet with your franchisor, get trained, establish your business, have your grand opening and then it’s time to start building that business.

Getting your franchise to a place where it is not only surviving, but thriving, takes a lot of energy. You will have to build relationships with a lot of different people and manage your cash flow so you always have money on hand if you need it. Remember that businesses tend to fold not because they completely run out of money, but because they don’t have access to money when they require it.

Let your business plan be your guide through this growing stage. Scale up your marketing and your level of service accordingly. Lean on your franchisor. Ask questions, use the resources at your disposal and learn from your franchising team.

Stage Three: Maintaining At this stage, your business is now mature and an established part of the local community. You’ve put in the hours and worked hard to build trust with your customers, increase the value of what you offer, expand your reach and grow your profit. You’ve been following your franchisor’s business model and have probably even tried some new things.

The most important aspects of this stage are to be cognizant of threats to your business, particularly new competitors, and keeping up the passion and motivation for your business. Like most things, you can get complacent in business, especially when you’re not being challenged like you were when you started your enterprise. You can get burned out and things can start to slip at your business. To avoid this, it’s a good idea to constantly be innovating and changing routines. Challenge yourself to be as efficient as possible. Set goals that may seem unrealistic at first just to see if you can reach them. Always be striving to be better.

When entering into franchise business ownership, you’re going to be faced with a lot of hard work, but you’re also going to feel fulfilled once you become a success. Enjoy the journey. If you believe you’re ready to take that first step toward business ownership, sign up for a free FranNet franchise search and consult.

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Tips for a Successful Trade Show (Continued from Page 8) By: Janice Byer, The Balance Small Business

Offer Gift Certificates Offer Gift Certificates for some of your services as a trade show giveaway. There’s nothing better than getting a deal, and when they ‘cash in’ their certificate, they will see how valuable your services are and will come back for more.

Have a Draw Prize Have a draw for a prize. Offer a prize that in some way complements your business if possible, and appeals to anyone. Have visitors and entrants sign a guestbook, fill in a ticket, or drop their business cards into a fish bowl or gift bag. The great thing about this trade show giveaway is that you can then use this information at a later date to make a follow-up contact.

Show Off Your Work Have a portfolio of your work available as part of your trade show display. Print off some of your best projects put them into plastic sheet protectors, and arrange them in a binder. Then lay out the binder where visitors can flip through the pages.

Have an Assistant If the trade show will be on for an extended length of time, be sure to have assistance in manning your trade show booth so you can take a break. If you don’t have the option of having someone take over for a bit, be sure to put up a note that tells people how long you will be gone or when you will be back.

Welcome Your Visitors Most importantly, be friendly and inviting. Say "Hi" to those that turn and look toward you or your trade show booth. Strike up a conversation and be sure to have a short introductory speech ready. And have fun!

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Business After Hours SHOWCASE

The Chamber hosted our first BAH of the year on Tuesday, January 15 at Atria’s Richland. It was one of our quarterly showcase events. General Rental Center, Marie Sales Photography and The Hormone Center had vendor tables to display their products and services to attendees. Thank you to everyone who stopped by!

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Joint-Chamber Speed Networking

The Chamber was excited to partner with the Beaver County Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, January 17 for a progressive breakfast. The event was held at Penn State Beaver - The Lodge. Guests developed new leads as they moved from table to table.

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Important Tax Changes for Individuals and Businesses Every year, it's a sure bet that there will be changes to current tax law and this year is no different, now that the tax provisions under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) are in full effect. From standard deductions to health savings accounts and tax rate schedules, here's a checklist of tax changes to help you plan the year ahead.

ADVERTORIAL

Individuals In 2019, a number of tax provisions are affected by inflation adjustments, including Health Savings Accounts, retirement contribution limits, and the foreign earned income exclusion.

The tax rate structure, which ranges from 10 to 37 percent, remains similar to 2018; however, the taxbracket thresholds increase for each filing status. Standard deductions also rise. As a reminder, personal exemptions have been eliminated through tax year 2025.

Standard Deduction In 2019, the standard deduction increases to $12,200 for individuals (up from $12,000 in 2018) and to $24,400 for married couples (up from $24,000 in 2018).

Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) In 2019, AMT exemption amounts increase to $71,700 for individuals (up from $70,300 in 2018) and $111,700 for married couples filing jointly (up from $109,400 in 2018). Also, the phaseout threshold increases to $510,300 ($1,020,600 for married filing jointly). Both the exemption and threshold amounts are indexed annually for inflation.

"Kiddie Tax" For taxable years beginning in 2019, the amount that can be used to reduce the net unearned income reported on the child's return that is subject to the "kiddie tax," is $1,100. The same $1,100 amount is used to determine whether a parent may elect to include a child's gross income in the parent's gross income and to calculate the "kiddie tax." For example, one of the requirements for the parental election is that a child's gross income for 2019 must be more than $1,100 but less than $11,000.

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) Contributions to a Health Savings Account (HSA) are used to pay current or future medical expenses of the account owner, his or her spouse, and any qualified dependent. Medical expenses must not be reimbursable by insurance or other sources and do not qualify for the medical expense deduction on a federal income tax return.

A qualified individual must be covered by a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and not be covered by other health insurance with the exception of insurance for accidents, disability, dental care, vision care, or long-term care.

For calendar year 2019, a qualifying HDHP must have a deductible of at least $1,350 for self-only coverage (same as 2018) or $2,700 for family coverage (same as 2018) and must limit annual out-of-pocket expenses of the beneficiary to $6,750 for self-only coverage and $13,500 for family coverage.

Medical Savings Accounts (MSAs) There are two types of Medical Savings Accounts (MSAs): the Archer MSA created to help self-employed individuals and employees of certain small employers, and the Medicare Advantage MSA, which is also an Archer MSA, and is designated by Medicare to be used solely to pay the qualified medical expenses of the account holder. To be eligible for a Medicare Advantage MSA, you must be enrolled in Medicare. Both MSAs require that you are enrolled in a high-deductible health plan (HDHP).

For more information and to continue reading this article, click here.

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Ribbon Cuttings The Chamber is very fortunate to celebrate the grand openings of new businesses into our growing region. On behalf of our members and Board of Directors, welcome!

The Chamber was pleased to celebrate our 2nd annual Home-Based Business Ribbon Cutting on Friday, January 25 at the Chamber offices in Wexford.

Steve Deal, Create A Legacy

We celebrated 9 of our home-based business members in an expo-style setting. They displayed their products and services and had the opportunity to cut a ribbon!

Lorna Gavin, Aging Gracefully

Laura Bitzer, Administrative Virtual Assistant

Amanda Becker, Appleseed Events

Anne Bacher, Wellness Made Simple

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LaDawn VanKirk, Glory Home Solutions

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Community Connections will provide the latest updates from our municipality partners.

Stay up-to-date on what is happening in the areas that you live and work in.

Cranberry Township Allegheny County is installing a lookout in Cranberry

The intersection of Routes 19, 228 and Freedom Road is the busiest in Western Pennsylvania, with as many as 100,000 vehicles a day passing through. Even though Cranberry is in Butler County, the Allegheny County District Attorney’s office has offered the funds to install license plate reading cameras at the intersection to assist in in county DA’s law enforcement efforts. For more information, click here.

First Energy Power Transmission Line Project American Transmission Systems, Inc. (“ATSI”) is proposing to build a new electric transmission line in Butler County, Pennsylvania to enhance service reliability and support residential and business expansion plans in the area. The project is needed to support future residential load growth and business expansion in the Cranberry Township, Adams Township and Pine Township areas, as well as enhance reliability for customers throughout the region. Click here for more information.

Pine Township Daddy Daughter Date

Dads, Grandfathers, Uncles and father figures, bring your little valentine for a special night on February 8 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Create lasting memories as you dance the night away, Dinner and refreshments will be served. For more information and to register, click here.

Golf Camp

Get Stronger During the Off-Season! This small group training is focused on strengthening and stretching all the key muscles used during your round of golf! To register, click here.

McCandless Township Town Council passes 2019 budget Town Council unanimously approved the 2019 Town Budget. The annual spending plan keeps all tax rates at the same level in 2019. For more information and to read the document, click here.

The Chamber grew its membership by

39% since 2017!

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NexTier Bank Nonprofit Spotlight Women’s Leadership Council

The Butler Women’s Leadership Council (WLC), is a dedicated network of women who are passionate about making our community stronger. This giving society of women, is comprised of individuals who use their energy, talent and passion to advocate for social change, primarily those of benefit to women and children.

Women’s Leadership Council of United Way of Southwestern PA, Butler County is hosting a spring mixer and celebrating Women’s History Month.

Wednesday, March 20th; 5:30 – 7:30 Pittsburgh Marriott North Lobby 100 Cranberry Woods Drive Cranberry Township, PA. Tickets are $20 and includes hors d’oeuvres, plus 5 basket raffle tickets. Cash bar and additional raffle tickets will be for sale at the event. There will be a brief presentation to spotlight Women in Butler County History. Proceeds to benefit WLC initiatives.

Purchase tickets online at: https://wlcmixer.eventbrite.com Or by check, payable to: United Way of Southwestern PA; Memo: “WLC Mixer Event” Mail to: 407A West Jefferson Street, Butler PA 16001 For additional information, please contact: Dawn Grochalski, Dawn.Grochalski@unitedwayswpa.org or Amy Franz, Amy.Franz@unitedwayswpa.org.

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Thank you to our renewing members.

We appreciate your support!

Ross Schonder Sterzinger Cupcheck P.C. North Allegheny School District Township of Ross St. Barnabas Health System Northland Public Library Janney, Montgomery, Scott, LLC Nocito Enterprises Bates, Barksdale, Ickert & Co. Restore It Brandt Funeral Home Inc Mather PC UPMC Passavant CCAC - North Campus Tyler Mountain Water & Coffee Bill Few Associates, Inc. Hand and UpperEx Center CORE Environmental Services, Inc. Coldwell Banker - Jan Stevens Steve Carpenter - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty Dollar Bank Greater Pittsburgh Revival Center Greater Cranberry Men's Chorus -''Bogmeisters'' Ed Cline Appraisals Symbiotries, Inc. The Cosmopolitan Leathem Creation Co.

20 +Years North Hills Community Outreach McIntyre Square Western PA Montessori School Pittsburgh Mercy Health System ESS NexTier Insurance Group, LLC The Chadwick Morella & Associates Medicine Shoppe of Ingomar McCandless Corporate Center R.M. Stoof & Associates Inc. Hill, Barth & King LLC OMEGA Federal Credit Union - McKnight Franchise Network of Pittsburgh George A. Reed Agency, Inc. Passavant Hospital Foundation Daniel Novakovich Insurance Agency Cybertary Pittsburgh Dale Carnegie Training Township of Hampton Legal Shield & Identity Theft Protection MedExpress Urgent Care - Allison Park Township Of Pine Landmark Properties Group Media- The Creative Agency Tri Rivers Musculoskeletal Centers Cranberry Village Estates

Town of McCandless David Brenner CPA Legend Financial Advisors, Inc. Fun Fore All-Family Entertainment Center Reliance Financial Advisors Dukovich & Associates Creese, Smith & Co. LLC Cole Management, Inc. EZ Mini Storage Crisis Center North, Inc Guardian Storage- Cranberry West Penn Multi-List, Inc. Holsinger Diversified Plan Services, Inc.

Agera Energy Franklin Inn Mexican Restaurant Grove City Country Club Medallion Wealth Management Inc. Federated Mortgage Corp.

Richland Mall Anchorpoint Counseling Ministry Cranberry Holistic Pet Care and Rehabilitation My Dog's Care Center The Joint...the Chiropractic Place Heartland Payment Systems FireDEX of Pittsburgh Huckestein Printing CompuWiz Sheeley Agency- Allstate Insurance

Welcome to those who have joined!

Advantage Energy Partners, LLC Krol Media Associates, LLC Niki Campbell Health Coaching & Workplace Wellness Cremation Society of Pennsylvania Pittsburgh inCredible Messages John Marshall Catering

Guardian Protection Services American Window Industries Realty ONE Group Gold Standard True REST Float Spa Brand Ideas Pearl Insurance Agency, LLC Compass Self Storage- Gibsonia Clear Abstract Service

Thank you for your referrals!

Dr. Ann Gatty, Strategic People Solutions Mark Prentice, Healthy Environments, LLC

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Mike Hall, General Rental Center Curt Whipple

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Thank you to our Valued Corporate Sponsors and Chamber Partners