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Business & Merchant News Lignelli Real Estate and Insurance Named Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce July Business of the Month Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) is pleased to name Lignelli Real Estate Insurance as its July Business of the Month. Founded by Merico S. Lignelli after serving with Monongahela Area the army in the Korean War, Chamber of Commerce Lignelli Real Estate and BUSINESS Insurance has been located OF THE MONTH in Monongahela for 60 years. We have built and maintained our business on Lignelli Real Estate and Insurance has been located in Monongahela for 60 years. honesty and reliability. Continued service by the second generation, Merico (Ric) Lignelli is a certified general appraiser in the state of Pennsylvania, which means he can appraise any type of property - residential, commercial, industrial, and income-producing. He appraises for all types of situations and needs, including mortgage lending, real estate tax appeals, estate planning, divorce settlement, prior to making an offer to buy or sell real estate, condemnation eminent domain purposes, and many other reasons that need appraisal. Lignelli Real Estate and Insurance works with many leaders, attorneys, businesses, and corporations and offers competitive rates and a quick turnaround time in the following counties: Washington, Allegheny, Westmoreland and Fayette. Mr. Lignelli has testified as an expert in all of these counties. In the insurance industry we are a personal lines agency; although we represent many companies, we were one of the original agencies of Motorist Mutual Insurance in the state of Pennsylvania.
Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce Hosting First Annual Golf Outing August 10th The Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the First Annual Golf Outing on Monday, August 10th, held at the South Hills Country Club. The event will begin at 1 p.m. with registration beginning at 11:30. Beverages will be on the course, dinner and lunch will be served, and skill prizes, raffles, hole in one, networking and more is included. Proceeds of this golf outing fund go to the MACC Scholarship Program at Ringgold High School, which benefits the students in our membership area. We are also seeking donations of raffle prizes, door prizes and golf balls to be used as giveaways. Sponsorships and donations will be recognized in all advertisements related to this event. If you are interested in participating, the cost is $150 per person. Registration forms can be downloaded from www.monongahelaareachamber.org or call 724-2585919. For more information, contact Dr. Randall Rodriguez at 724-258-4440.
PA CAREERLINK® MON VALLEY AUGUST CALENDAR OF EVENTS The purpose of the Pennsylvania CareerLink® Mon Valley is to advance the economic well-being of the region by developing and maintaining a quality workforce and by serving as a focal point for regional workforce development activities. Computer Basics – Computer skills are a necessity in today’s workforce. If you don’t know how to use a computer but would like to learn, this course will cover the fundamentals. Items on the Start button, the desktop, task bar, and recycle bin, as well as Internet and email basics will be covered. Typing skills and basic mouse skills will also be addressed. Friday, August 7th & 28th at 1 p.m. Civil Service Jobs – Interested in a PA Civil Service job? Explore employment opportunities the Commonwealth has to offer. Learn how you can get on the Civil Service list for upcoming job openings. Wednesday, August 19th at 2 p.m. Education/Training Consultation – Seeking post-secondary education or training opportunities in a new career? Financial assistance may be available to you through the PA CareerLink. Call Ellen at 724-379-4750 x 121 for eligibility criteria. GED/Adult Remediation – Classes designed to help you prepare for the GED test or to brush up on Math and Reading Skills to improve your scores on employment tests. Call to speak with an instructor today! Monday - Friday. Resume Writing – Learn how to write an effective resume and the importance of this tool to getting job interviews. Develop a resume that convinces hiring managers that you are the best candidate for the job. Thursday, August 13th & 27th at 1 p.m. Small Business Consultation – One-on-one counseling with a Business Outreach Coordinator from the University of Pittsburgh Small Business Development Center. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity for new and existing business owners to build and grow a successful business. Expert guidance in market research, training and professional development, technology development assistance, funding resources, business plans, and more. Call John at 412-6242290 for an appointment. Successful Interviewing – Few things have as much impact on your career options as your ability to interview well. Like it or not, ‘acing the interview’ is a must if you want to get hired. Join us for tips on making a fantastic first impression and learn how to field awkward interview questions. Thursday, August 13th & 27th at 10 a.m. PA CareerLink® Mon Valley is located at 570 Galiffa Drive, Donora. Call 724-3794750 for additional information or to register for an event. No fee is associated with any of the services listed above.
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