Corridors May 2020

From the President Virtual Connections & Business Inside Hours Member of the Month Staying Mentally and Physically Healthy During COVID-19 Immunity Boosting Tips!

Postponed: 2020 Night At The Races & Healthy Living Expo Chamber Staff: Life in Quarantine Non– Profit Spotlight Ways to Support Local During COVID-19 Tri– County Growth Collaborative A Letter to Our Valued Members 3 Simple Habits to Stop Worrying Creating Smooth Transitions in Life and Work New Members and Renewals

Now, more than ever, you hear the term, “Buy Local�. It seems simple enough to understand. The rewards in doing so are very impactful and run very deep. In order to explain the affect that your purchase has on your community, let me diagram where the money goes when you make a purchase at a local business.

When you buy from a local business, that business usually has a local owner. That individual pays state and local taxes for the business, state and local taxes for himself, pays an annual local business privilege tax, buys utilities and supplies from local providers, uses local contractors, advertises in the local media and pays rent to a local landlord. That landlord pays real estate taxes to the school and the local government.

Jim Boltz President

That owner also hires employees who live locally. They pay local and state taxes, too, directly or indirectly pay real estate taxes, eat at local restaurants, shop at local grocery stores and most likely buy locally themselves.

On top of that, that business owner donates to local athletic teams, supports local charities, contributes to local causes and volunteers his/her time and that of his employees.

That local business owner is your neighbor, a fellow parishioner, a supporter of your school and quite possibly, a friend.

So, when you buy locally, you are helping a neighbor who employs a neighbor who frequents the same places that you do, supports your state and local governments, buys from local utility providers, uses local suppliers, uses local contractors, advertises in local media, visits local restaurants, buys from local stores and supports your causes.

Bottom line, when you support local businesses, it comes full circle back to yourself.

Sincerely,

Jim Boltz President, PNRC

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Maddison Wiles

MEDIA—The Creative Agency

"When we all started practicing social distancing, we disappointed a lot of our members because we had to discontinue our Connections meeting. We wanted to give them a virtual option but needed a facilitator. Maddie came to the rescue! She has volunteered to host two meetings, one on Tuesday, one on Thursday. They have been very popular with 15-20 participating for each on Zoom and another 1520 following on FB Live. Without Maddie, we couldn’t have done it. In addition,

we have received numerous testimonials regarding her facilitation. In these uncertain times, she really came through for us."

-Jim Boltz, President | PNRC

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Authored by Pamela Biasca Losada/ Health & Emotional Power Coaching

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hese are unprecedented times that have turned upside down the lives of many families all over the world. We also find ourselves with more on our to -do-list than ever before. Juggling the logistics of

working from home, kids that no longer go to school every day, pivoting our businesses in order to stay afloat, physical distancing, sitting more than usual through all the virtual meetings and trainings, wondering how to keep your employees, etc. Now more than ever regular self-care is a must if you’d like to stay mentally and physically healthy throughout COVID-19, yet also while facing any type of challenges.

Here a few things you can do to promote physical and emotional well-being: MINDFULNESS AND RELAXATION Mindfulness is all about BE-ing present and aware not only of your surroundings, but more importantly of yourself. This is a great way to pay attention to your feelings. Are you feeling happy, relaxed, inspired? Or are you feeling anxious, worried, sad, angry, frustrated, demotivated, guilty, lonely? Meditation and mindful breathing exercises are a great way to practice mindfulness and relaxation without investing a lot of time. There’s a lot of free resources online where

you can find 5 to 15-minute guided meditations you can easily try.

Who and/or what is impacting you negatively?

Another thing to be particularly mindful during challenging times is to figure out what and/or who is affecting you negatively. Is it the news, is it social media, is it your inbox overload, is it some family members or friends, is it part of your environment or the overflow of good and bad information?When you find out what and/or who is having a negative impact on you, one of the things you can do is disconnect and distance yourself from what drains you, creates more stress and negative feelings. This is crucial for anyone, and especially for emotionally sensitive people.

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MOVE YOUR BODY REGULARLY When you exercise your body releases endorphins, which are the “feel-good” hormones.

Exercise can be as simple as taking a walk around the block for 15 to 30 minutes during your lunch break or in between tasks. Just start moving, even 5 minutes count. You can also get up and dance to your favorite songs, or do some gentle stretches throughout your day. Take the time to breathe into your stretch, and close your eyes. All of this can additionally help you slow down and re-focus your energy.

EAT WHOLE FOODS Nourishing our body with the very best foods (and beverages) is crucial to strengthen our immune system and feel energized. Every body is different, so it is important to eat what works best for you and according to eventual food sensitivities. In general, eating whole, unprocessed, healthy foods such as whole grains, dark leafy greens, and a variety of veggies, legumes, good quality organic wild fish and organic grass-fed lean meat (if

you are not vegetarian or vegan) is a good place to begin. Processed and sugary foods and beverages run down our immune system, are addictive and increase our chance to get ill.

INCLUDE BEDTIME RITUALS Practice a bedtime ritual that helps you wind down. For instance, turn off the TV, computer or any screens at least an hour before bed; have a warm cup of your favorite calming tea, and read a book.

When we are sleep-deprived, our body secretes the stress hormone cortisol, which prompts us to reach for sweet or salty foods (a lot!). Additionally, Cortisol interferes with our metabolism and makes our body retain fat around the belly.

Here is a quote I came across recently, that I find to be very powerful and effective: “Sometimes overcoming a challenge is as simple as changing the way you think about it.”

-Anonymous

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Immunity Boosting Tips!

Authored By: Angela C. Turo, MS | Salutogenic Specialist | Turo Family Chiropractic

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e’re now well into the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. A lot is still unknown, but it seems inevitable the “new normal” will mean more time at home and less access to health and fitness facilities for the foreseeable future. Now, more than ever, it’s important to prioritize your health and do everything possible to stay healthy! Washing hands, social distancing, and avoiding sick people will certainly help reduce the community spread.

However, there is still more that you can do to make sure you are strong and healthy during this unprecedented time!

BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM! Your nervous system controls and coordinates everything in your body - including your immune response! Staying well-adjusted ensures that your immune system is functioning at its best. And you want it to function at its best in the event that you come into contact with any potential pathogen!

Your immune response is beautifully designed to handle the threat of a virus; continue to do the things you already know to do to keep yourself healthy and you'll have the best chance of limited to no infection!

What should you be doing to stay healthy during this stressful time? The same thing you do every day to promote health! Stay hydrated, eat well, exercise, go outside and enjoy the fresh air, unplug from social media and the news (even for a short time), sleep well, take your vitamins...and keep up with your chiropractic adjustments!

WHAT CAN YOU DO? -EAT A WELL-BALANCED DIET!

Being stuck at home for weeks or months on end is certainly overwhelming. Certainly, make sure you are stocked up on canned and frozen foods that will last, just in case! However, this does not mean stock up on junk food. While supplies and your health permits, continue to buy fresh and local as much as possible! Fresh vegetables and fruit will boost your diet with antioxidants! Fresh meat, eggs, fish, oils, nuts and seeds will pack your diet with healthy fats. Long-grain rice and quinoa are great grains to have on hand as well! Stock up on frozen meat and veggies and canned beans. Eating a nutritious diet is one of the best things you can do to optimize your health and not add extra stress to your body!

Excessive alcohol and sugar should be avoided! These things directly impact the functioning of the immune system.

GET PLENTY OF REST/DON’T RUN YOURSELF DOWN

Sleep is crucial to the proper functioning of all systems of the body, including our immune system! If anything, try to get a little more sleep than usual during this time. Stress drains our energy and makes us tired. Listen to your body, and if you feel the need to go to bed early, sleep in, or take a nap, do it!

STAY HYDRATED

Drink water! All day, every day! Hydration is key to the proper functioning of the lymphatic system (which is part of the immune system). Being hydrated keeps the good things circulating and gets the bad things flushed out!

Excessive caffeine and alcohol act as a diuretic and can actually dehydrate you. Consume these in moderation and make sure to drink some extra water as well!

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CONTINUE TO EXERCISE

Exercise helps keep the body and immune system functioning! There are lots of at-home options during the time the gyms are closed down. If you’re feeling run-down or stressed, don’t overdo it! Exercise can add additional stress to the body. Try going for walks, yoga, cycling, or things of more moderate intensity to keep you active but not over-stress your system. If you’re feeling healthy and energized, challenge yourself to a full-body HIIT program! Just make sure you are staying active during this time! Even things like cooking, cleaning, and laundry will keep you moving around, keep your metabolism going, and help boost the immune system. Just try to avoid sitting all day, every day! And stretch, stretch, stretch! Working your muscles and joints through their full range of motion is a great way to prevent soreness/stiffness and combat the inevitable increase in sedentary time that comes with being stuck at home. If you’re binge-watching TV, try pulling out a yoga mat or towel and doing some light stretching while watching instead of sitting on the couch!

MANAGE YOUR STRESS

Stress directly impacts the immune system. Studies have shown psychological stress impacts if, and how severely, people are affected by the common cold and is likely true for other viruses. Not to mention, getting yourself hysterical over the current situation will make you more susceptible to ANY type of infection! Find a good source of stress-reduction that will work for you, whether it be meditation, journaling, walking, listening to music, prayer, yoga, etc. Find what brings you peace and stick with it!

GET OUTSIDE

Fresh air and sunlight greatly boost the immune system! During the 1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic, patients treated outside had higher recovery rates than those treated indoors. Fresh air is calming, but also boosts your energy! A daily walk should be part of everyone’s routine during this time. Just avoid crowded areas and instead head for the woods or back roads! Even a short 10-15 minute break outside can do wonders for your physical and mental well-being! Days are finally getting brighter, and sunlight is a great source of Vitamin D which is essential for your overall health, immunity, and energy levels!

GET ADJUSTED!!

Keeping your nervous system strong is one of the best ways to keep your immune system in tip top shape! Your nervous system controls every other system in your body, this includes your immune system!

TAKE SUPPLEMENTS TO BOOST IMMUNITY

Any extra boost will help right now! Vitamin D is so essential to immune function and most people are low, if not deficient. Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) are also crucial for overall health and immunity. If you’re concerned about the overall quality of your diet, adding a good quality multivitamin can help. Superfood blends can give you an extra boost of antioxidants as well (we like Organifi)! Finally, a good probiotic is essential to optimize gut health, which is crucial for overall health!

The only way to catch anything is by being a hospitable host. Do everything you can to make pathogens feel unwelcome in your body and reduce your chances of getting sick!

If you have any questions or concerns during this time, please reach out! We are always here and dedicated to helping our patients and community Get Healthy and Stay Healthy!

Angela is the Salutogenic Specialist at Turo Family Chiropractic. She offers guidance and accountability support to help people break through barriers that are preventing them from achieving optimal levels of health and empower them to get healthy and stay healthy for life!

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The Chamber Staff has been hard at work! But what have they been up to at home outside of work hours?

Jim Boltz |

President

I have found working from home to be both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, it is great to stay in comfy clothes all day. In the other, we have had to adjust with such urgency that it has created great stress and uncertainty. I have never been so glad to see the end of the work day or the beginning of the week end. Two months ago, I didn’t know what Zoom was, today, I feel I am an expert. My wife, Laura, who works at the YMCA has been at home throughout this crisis. She can’t wait to get back to work. It shouldn’t be long now. The Y has been great, though. Even though they haven’t been open, she hasn’t missed a pay check. My oldest daughter, Lindsay, is a flight attendant for American Airlines. She has been staying very busy. Even though there have been a huge reduction in flights, a lot of her coworkers decided to take voluntary furloughs. Consequently, she is in the air a lot. Morgan, my middle child, works at West Penn Hospital. The coronavirus had her very concerned. To date, though, they haven’t been hit hard. Hopefully, it stays that way. She is planning to get married in August. Not sure if she will. The venue has already given her a backup date- June of next year. My youngest daughter, Brooke, will be graduating from Sierra Nevada University in May. They have already moved to a virtual ceremony. She flew home during her spring break to buy a car. Then, she got stranded here for 2 months. Not that my wife and I minded. She started her 2500 mile drive back last week end. She completed her three day trek and is now safely back in her dorm.

Beth Machine |

Executive Assistant

Being that four weeks after I started at the chamber the stay-at-home order went into effect, things have been very interesting in the Machine household. All three of us are working and studying in our house. My husband, Todd, meets daily with his colleagues usually wearing a different goofie hat to lighten the mood for their team - it's basically a daily costume party. Sarah is finishing up her sophomore year at North Allegheny from the comfort of her bedroom surrounded by our two cats, Buddy and Holly (No, we didn't adopt them at the same time). We created a new workspace in the basement for me so that we all had our own separate areas - every real estate agent in the world is now laughing about our demands for open concept!

Being the foodie that I am, Sarah and I have been cooking and baking regularly and trying out some new recipes. We've made dressings and wing sauces from scratch, made good use of our Instapot, and created what we called Elvis Presley bread (peanut butter and banana bread). Usually, my co-workers would get to enjoy the fruits of our labor, but sadly we aren't in the office together to break bread. However, the moment we all are able to get back to the office, I will be sharing my joy of cooking.

I really have enjoyed getting to know all of our chamber members through our virtual meetings, but I look forward to seeing everyone in person.

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Annie Cairns |

Director of Marketing & Events

“Outside of Zoom life and checking emails, I spend most of my time hanging out with my husband and our cats, Meatball and Sprinkles.

When the quarantine started, my husband and I transformed his man cave into a giant blanket fort that we can hang out and watch movies in- just for fun! Meatball spends most of his time trying to Godzilla his way through and destroy the fort, so we uninvited him. Since I’ve been spending a ton of time staring at a computer screen, I found it pretty therapeutic to start house projects such as painting or doing some house construction. The nail gun has been my favorite so far :) As much as I have been enjoying the quality time spent working in my sweat pants and bunny slippers, I am looking forward to the day when I can spend time with friends and family. I’m an extrovert to the Extreme- so I can’t wait to see everyone again!”

Heather Schwartzbauer |

Co-Worker

Membership & Digital Media Coordinator

“Other than working from home myself, life hasn't changed too much for our family over the past few months. Koop still works most days at SSB Bank and Micah is still serving ice cream with a smile, even though it's now covered by a mask, at Bruster's of Ingomar. Learning TEAMS and all of the techy stuff Beth keeps trying to teach us is probably my biggest struggle...

But we love her for it. While the theme of this month's Corridors is healthy living, the amazing turtle ice cream Micah brings home for me routinely doesn't help. But we are keeping active with the new and improved axe throwing target Koop and Micah built, light up frisbee, practicing golf in our front yard and tennis in the driveway! Koop cannot WAIT until quarantine is over. You know that meme with Chip and Joanna Gaines? YAH... that's us.

If you were to ask me which kid was my favorite before the pandemic, I would have enthusiastically said Finn, our 6 year old rescue.

Now... not so much. Working from home has made me realize he is SUPER NEEDY!! He wants in, then out, then in, then out.... maybe I shouldn't complain, though. All that getting up and down allows me to eat more turtle ice cream <3

Mom’s Favorite

Looking forward to seeing you all soon! I miss all of your faces! Be well and God Bless.”

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s we wrap up our Tuesday food pantry distribution we are thankful to have served every household that has come for

food. Without your support we would not be able to remain operational. Thousands of people are receiving needed food because of your support. Families are no longer homeless because you gave. You have provided hope with us. We hope you have enjoyed our posts throughout Gratitude Tuesday. This is the

Lighthouse family and you are a big part of it!

Thank you for joining in our mission of encouraging others to find hope in Christ while meeting their immediate needs and empowering them towards self-sufficiency.â&#x20AC;?

-The Lighthouse Foundation

Head to The Lighthouse Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website to find more information on volunteering and donating...

www.thelighthousepa.org

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Small businesses are what keep our communities vibrant - that's why a growing group of companies have come together to provide support to them during this time. Visit StandForSmall.com to learn more.

#StandForSmall

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The Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber understands that concerns for health, safety, and the impact on the workplaces and business meetings are affecting our members, their employees, and customers.

As we navigate through this challenging time for our community, please use guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization and other reliable sources to ensure you are getting accurate information from media sources.

We can all do our part keeping one another healthy by washing our hands frequently, coughing or sneezing into our shoulders or sleeves, and avoiding handshaking. Most importantly, if you are feeling ill please avoid contact with others; especially those with weakened immune systems or the elderly who are most at risk of suffering from any illness.

The PA Chamber has created a Business Resources for Coronavirus page to help educate employers and provide quick links to valuable resources. We thank you and your business for being a part of our Pittsburgh North community and please feel free to contact the chamber if you have any concerns.

To visit the PA Chamber Business Resources for Coronavirus page visit their website here:

www.pachamber.org/coronavirus If you have not already done so, please visit the PNRC Facebook Group created to help our local businesses and the community get the information they need to apply for small business loans, help know what businesses are still open, and up to date information from the CDC, Pennsylvania Governor, and how to support our businesses during this difficult time.

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We are facing trying times due to the spread of Covid-19. The global pandemic has changed life as we knew it and it has directly affected our industry.

We wanted to take a moment to let you know of a newly formed partnership, with the goal of vetting relevant information as it pertains to your business during the COVID-19 crisis. By creating one voice in the Allegheny, Beaver, and Butler Counties to communicate this information we hope to lessen the amount of emails flooding your mail boxes.

Please stay safe and healthy.

-PNRC Staff

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A Letter to Our Valued Members

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Jim Boltz

Heather Schwartzbauer

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Beth Machine

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3 SIMPLE HABITS TO STOP WORRYING Authored By: Ann N. Gatty, Ph.D.

Is it possible to control worrying? For some, the answer may be “Yes,” but for many others, controlling the tendency to worry is a constant challenge. We often worry about our work situations, financial conditions, or family events. We may worry about upcoming situations. So, our minds may wander and distract us from staying focused on the present. Worrying wastes time. If you find that worrying has taken too much control of your attention, then consider these three strategies to reduce your worrying. You will find that worrying less will help you make more positive contributions in you daily life. Life is too short to spend your time worrying.

1. SCHEDULE TIME TO ALLOW FOR WORRY

This strategy allows you to worry, but within strict time limits. Decide to take time to do nothing but worry -- this can be 5-15 minutes a day, but no longer. Set a timer for 15 minutes and write down everything causing you worry. But when the buzzer sounds, stop.

Put your worries away and allow yourself to focus on something else. Tell yourself that you have done all the worrying you are going to do for today. Simply having this time each day can help you contain your worries. Your brain is a wonderful tool, but don’t let it run un-tamed.

2. MAKE A WORRY BOX TO HOLD YOUR CONCERNS This strategy helps you compartmentalize your concerns and helps you let go of your worries. Find a box with a lid and decorate it however you like. Keep it in a handy place. Write each of your worries on a piece of paper and assign a time to worry about this concern on another day. Then drop each piece of paper into the box.

Once your worry is deposited in the box, focus on other matters, knowing you have scheduled time to address each concern later. Then, when you return to review each concern, you may find many no longer worry you. Throw them away! While a few worries may remain, many have lost their powerful hold on your mind.

3. PRACTICE THOUGHT STOPPING When you find your mind starting to focus on a major concern that causes anxiety, divert your attention to other subjects. For example, you’re riding a bus that is running late; you start thinking about being late for an important meeting. You become anxious.

Now, find another attention grabbing to focus on and divert your attention from the worrying thoughts. Maybe you can focus on a crossword puzzle or read a magazine article. When your mind returns to worrying, change tasks again. By diverting your mind’s attention, you can reduce your stress.

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Creating Smooth Transitions In Life and At Work Authored By: Ann N. Gatty, Ph.D.

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ransitions in our personal and professional lives are inevitable, challenging, and stressful. Whether we are choosing to make a change - or if change is being thrust upon us - we can either resist or embrace the experience. When maximized and leveraged appropriately, transitions are strategic opportunities to exploit our best developed skills, knowledge and abilities and then, take advantage of our next life chapter.

Everyone we know and meet is in some stage of transition at any given time. Some transitions are more significant than others. Life-changing events such as relocating, starting a new job or business, starting a relationship, or changing careers can be some of the most exciting and fun times in our lives. However, there is often a normal and natural degree of anxiety or nervous energy that accompanies these types of major change.

Transitions are a process. Although the job we do or our geographic location may change overnight, there are emotions and energy that we must move through and manage during transitions. For these reasons, times of transition should be handled thoughtfully and strategically.

People experiencing transitions often report feeling frenzied, fearful, uncertain, and lacking in control, clarity, and confidence. Transitional periods can feel like being on an emotional roller coaster. This is understandable. Change often comes with a myriad of emotions. Feeling stressed out and emotionally overwhelmed by change makes us more susceptible to taking things personally. Minor things can set us off.

A well-intended comment or question from a loved one or colleague during a sensitive transitional period can trigger underlying insecurities, self-doubt, and trepidation that can manifest as emotionally reactive and defensive behavior. Major transitions are difficult enough without adding needless emotional regret, embarrassment, and wasted time and energy.

Here are three healthy habits to cultivate and make your unique life and work transitions more manageable, enjoyable, and as comfortable as possible.

Step 1: Listen to Your Feelings The first step is listening to your feelings. Being honest with yourself about what you are feeling is healthy and authentic.

Your emotions give you valuable information about what you really want. Is the nervousness you feel about taking that new job simply natural apprehension about work responsibilities you are uncertain you can master? Or, are you experiencing a deeper anxiety indicating you may be taking this job for reasons that are out of alignment with your core values?

Listening to your feelings is a valuable habit to cultivate.

With greater clarity around what you are feeling, you can more accurately express yourself to others.

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Step 2: Express Yourself The second step is expressing yourself with honesty. Being fully self-expressed helps you release stress and helps the people around you understand what you are going through.

Shutting people out and internalizing feelings creates resentment and fuels conflict. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s look at a business management example. Telling your business partner that you feel anxious about the direction the company is headed is healthy for a sound relationship. Are you naturally apprehensive because you have never taken such a business risk?

Or, are you feeling anxious because you are unsure you and your business partner are aligned in your values? The habit of expressing yourself in a controlled, clear, and confident manner helps you to stay balanced emotionally, maintain integrity, and deepen the quality of important partnerships.

Step 3: Give Yourself a Break The third step is giving yourself a break. Transitions are tough. Stop being so hard on yourself. You are entitled to feel what you are feeling and this includes feeling conflicted.

You can be happy, yet apprehensive and anxious at the same time. It is important to determine how much of your inner conflict is self-imposed, fear-based, misdirected, and unnecessary. Stepping out into the unknown can be overwhelming and frightening. Facing change and transitions is difficult but it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be riddled with sleepless nights and self-doubt. Redirect your energy to work for, not against you.

These three habits sound straightforward. However, developing effective, sustainable habits takes time, dedication, and practice. At Strategic People Solutions, we love helping professionals comfortably move through their life transitions and build a fulfilling future. Whether you are switching jobs, starting a new business, or carving out a new life venture from your bucket list, we have strategies that can make the changes smooth transitions.

Dr. Ann Gatty is a business success expert. She helps her clients clarify the vision for their businesses, boost their leadership capabilities and add quality talent to help the clients reach their goals. Through a collaborative mentoring process, she and her clients create workable strategic business plans and success initiatives, while improving their workplace processes. She is frequently featured in the media and contributes blog posts for www.AllBusiness.com, www.MarketingInsiders.com, and www.WomenOnBusiness.com. Her interactive speaking engagements assist participants in discovering new -found talents and skills that they can immediately apply in the workplace. Join her Facebook Group, Strategic Thinking Summit Elites for strategies you can implement to grow your business success and enjoy camaraderie with other entrepreneur members.

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Step2 Branding & Design Complete Chiropractic Health Centerline Boring, Inc. Vitalant (Central Blood Bank) Right Electric, Inc. Cranberry Township Area Crea Excavating, Inc. Lions Club Dittman EyeCare Inc. Penn National Insurance Spark Signs & Graphics The Arc of Butler County Fairfield Inn & Suites PittsGrace Youth and Family burgh North/McCandless Foundation Sheeley Agency- Allstate Insurance Marshall Township The Block Northway Wichman Landscape Scott Witalis Photography, LLC Construction, LLC The Thrasher Group, Inc. Valley Pool & Spa

The UPS Store

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Franklin Madison Advisors, Inc.

Wain Landscaping, LLC Finn Chiropractic GroupWexford Jack L Bonus Insurance, Inc

Twin Willows Service Center Inc.

Pittsburgh Improv Rapp's Packaging Staples-Cranberry Twp. Restart, Inc

House of 1000 Beers Warrendale

AirQuest Aviation

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Executive Committee Andrew Chiapusio—Chairman of the Board First National Bank Tracy Armstrong– Chair Elect North Pittsburgh Greeting Company Mark Prentice—Vice Chair Valpak of Western PA Philip J. Scolieri, J.D.– Past Chair Scolieri Law Group, P.C. Dr. Ann Gatty, Ph.D.—Foundation Chair Strategic People Solutions Lisa Hunt—Treasurer USX Federal Credit Union

Tiffany Nolan– Secretary i.e. Insurance Jim Boltz—President Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber

Board of Directors Gary Basilone Basilone Executive Search

Jim Logan Pgh Batteries

Ken Scott Rev Local

Elizabeth Blakely Link to Visibility

Alyssa Marsico Alzheimer’s Association

Strawberry Ridge Golf Course

Bruce Conley The Computer Coach

Nick Mazzoleni Pittsburgh Improv

Rakesh Unnithan WesBanco Bank

Calvin Sales New York Life

Nicky Voynick Sechler Law Firm, LLC

Steven W. Diffenderfer Community Bank Kathleen Kuznicki The Lynch Law Group

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Valerie Wieloch Dollar Bank

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HAPPY 30TH ANNIVERSARY BASILONE EXECUTIVE SEARCH Over the last 30 Years, Basilone Executive Search has been rated by Pittsburgh Business Times as one of the Best Recruiting Firms; as well as being named in Forbes Magazine as one of the top Executive Search Firms in the USA. THANK YOU for your continued partnership and support.

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JOIN A COMMITTEE

One of the best ways to take advantage of your membership is to get involved in a committee. You can impact your business by building relationships within the Chamber and advertise your talents by demonstrating them through committee service. Choose an area of interest and get involved!

Contact the PNRC to join: info@pghnorthchamber.com

Ambassador Committee is designed to assist and promote the Chamberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s program of work as part of its recruitment and retention efforts in the Pittsburgh North region.

Ambassadors are focused on three core functions Legislative & Economic Development for the Chamber: member recruitment, member Committee w or ks to encou r age and services, and member retention. support the growth of local businesses within the geographic areas served by the Chamber. This Community Outreach Committee focu ses committee will be proactively involved as an on service and promoting goodwill within our information gathering and disseminating regional footprint. This includes endeavors such organization on issues that impact business as scholarships, Days of Caring and Angel Giving growth, development and the infrastructure of Trees, etc. The committee works in conjunction our communities. The committee continually with the staff and the Board of Directors of the informs our members as to current political and Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber to identify legislative issues that affect the membership of worthwhile outreach endeavors to promote and the Chamber and businesses in our footprint. support.

Marketing Committee is r esponsible fo r Events and Programming Committee creating innovative ways of promoting the serves as a support system to the Chamber staff Chamber and its program and services. This in the planning, development, execution, and committee is responsible for supporting the follow up for the Pittsburgh North Regional initiatives of the staff, Board of Directors and Chamberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Signature events and programs. The committees.

Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber offers a range of events and programs designed to Membership Committee su ppor ts the strengthen and grow businesses within the strategic direction of the Chamber to improve its regional footprint. value proposition and ensure programming and service excellence. The committee is responsible HYPE, Helping Y ou ng Pr ofessionals Excel, for identifying the needs of the members to supports the growth and involvement of talented ensure the Chamber offers a solid return on the young professionals by creating business membership investment. The committee provides opportunities, supporting community valuable insights on the best ways to: grow involvement, and fostering an overall investment membership, engage and retain current in the future of our region. HYPE brings together members, evaluate and make recommendations young professionals with the most powerful on member benefits and identify opportunities network of business leaders in the Pittsburgh and business trends in specific industries.

North region by providing opportunities, information, and mentorship to the next generation of leaders.