OCTOBER 2021
CHAMBER CENTRAL A PUBLICATION OF THE WESTMORELAND COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
By Noele Creamer, Contributing Writer
leaders and representatives from the Small Business Administration will join them to cover topics like financing, wage debates, the future of Usually, the beginning of the last quarter of the year spurs a lot of small retail, and developments in small business lending options. Register for business owners to begin planning for the next calendar year. Of what promises to be three hours filled with valuable insights and tools course, it’s still definitely a good time to review your business plan and to help your business. set goals for the next year. But looking ahead into 2022, Small Business Administration we thought it may be time for a little small busiOnline Learning ness self-improvement session. If you’re not able to make the free sumYou know how the bookstore has a mit or want help with a specific topic, self-help section with books on you can visit the Learning Center on everything from woo-woo the SBA web site for free onways to nurture your “inner demand tutorials that cover child” to practical guides evergreen business advice. on how to quit bad habOr, register for topic-specific its? Consider this the online learning sessions small business self-help that are either free or lowsection of the newscost by going to the Events letter! page. There are plenty of SCORE Association and virtual and local reSCORE Westmoreland sources that can help Locally, reach out to SCORE you plan for a successful Westmoreland for infornew year, regardless of mation on upcoming in-person unknowns. You probably workshops or other free or lowalready know or have used cost training offered virtually one or more of these rethrough the national SCORE sources we mention below. But Association website. Their main office, when you’re deep into a business located in the McKenna School of Business, situation, sometimes it helps to be reEconomics and Government at Saint Vincent minded you’re not the first business owner to College in Latrobe, offers mentoring services and addiexperience a situation and that resources exist to tional assistance to new and existing businesses. help you.
FREE Virtual Small Business Summit On Thursday, October 7, Forbes is hosting its 2021 Small Business Summit from 2-5 p.m. Their theme is Innovating for the Next Normal, featuring many of the top editors at Forbes Magazine. Top business
Chamber Membership Directory Guess where else you can find experts to help guide you? By networking with your fellow members of the Westmoreland County Chamber of See Small Business ● Page 4
Monday, October 4 at 4:30 PM Loyalhanna Continuing Care Campus, Latrobe Help us celebrate the grand opening of Loyalhanna’s new private/skilled addition!
Friday, October 8 at 4:30 PM ● Headspace Media, Latrobe Help us celebrate the grand opening of Headspace Media in Latrobe!
Tuesday, October 12 at Noon ● Nesco Resource, Greensburg Help us celebrate the grand opening of the new Nesco Resource office!
Thursday, October 14 at 5:00 PM ● Westmoreland County Community College, Youngwood A new season means time to BOUNCE BACK! We can all agree that 2020 was a tough year, but 2021 is a new season! This is our chance to rebound in the face of adversity. In the spirit of community pride and economic strength, we’d like to invite you to jump in the game! Join us as we honor and recognize our 2021 MVP’s: ● Business of the Year: Smail Auto Group ● Not-for-Profit of the Year: Christian Layman Corps ● ATHENA® Award: Lisa Krall ● Chamber Member of the Year: Jeanie Bock Join us as we also honor our President & CEO, Chad Amond. In keeping with this year’s sports theme, we will “retire his jersey” as well as show a special legacy video. If you know Chad, you don’t want to miss this!
Monday, October 18 at 11:30 AM ● Maitri, Greensburg Help us celebrate the grand opening of the new Maitri medicinals dispensary!
Tuesday, October 19 at 8:00 AM ● YWCA of Westmoreland, Greensburg Start your workday with us. Be ready to present your 60-second elevator pitch!
Wednesday, October 20 at 4:30 PM Smail Mercedes-Benz, Greensburg Join us for some after-hours networking! No cost to members thanks to a sponsorship from Dollar Bank!
Saturday, October 23 at 3:30 PM ● Skene 19 Films, Greensburg Help us celebrate the grand opening of the Skene 19 studio in Greensburg!
Wednesday, December 8 at 5:00 PM Hempfield Township Athletic Complex, Greensburg It's our biggest networking event of the year! This much-loved Chamber tradition is back at a new location. Reserve your vendor space today!
CHAMBER CENTRAL Christina Jansure October marks the Westmoreland County Chamber’s coveted Annual Business Meeting and Awards Ceremony. This is where we discuss the Chamber’s year in review and honor our local business community and individuals with an Awards Ceremony focusing on various prestigious categories:
Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce Board Chair VP of Sales— Industrial & Commercial Division, Gillinder Glass
Not-for-Profit of the Year – Awarded to an organization dedicated to providing exceptional service to residents county-wide, and continually demonstrates community involvement. Business of the Year – Awarded to a business dedicated to community involvement, promotes job growth and employee retention, and is committed to the growth and promotion of Westmoreland County. Chamber Member of the Year – Awarded to an active member who consistently fosters membership and development for the Chamber. Active in committees and events and is creative in promoting and supporting the Chamber’s vision. ATHENA Award – Awarded to an individual who has achieved the highest level of professional excellence, contributes time and energy to improve the quality of life for others, and actively assists others, particularly women, in realizing their full leadership potential.
The Chamber will honor these recipients on October 14th at the Westmoreland County Community College. This year is even more exciting as we bring this event back for full member participation and attendance. Join us as we celebrate our Chamber businesses, community leaders, and honor Chamber President, Chad Amond. Chad’s dedication to the Westmoreland County Chamber and key initiatives have elevated our county Chamber to one of the top chambers in the state of Pennsylvania.
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Commerce! Plus, by supporting other local business owners, it feeds the economic development right here and can provide new business opportunities. The Business Directory is updated all the time as new members join, so check back often to see who you can connect with next.
Learning How to Keep Up with the Constant Change With everything we’ve been through over the past two years, we’ve learned a lot about not just surviving, but pushing our businesses to thrive through innovation, persistence, and resilience. Every small business owner has had to make – and continues to make – constant adjustments even before the pandemic. Understandably, the stress from all the change, especially in the past two years, can wear down even the most energetic business owner. Learning how to adapt has become a way of life. Not that we’re taking a page from one of those inner-child woo-woo books, but did you know that by adjusting your attitude to embrace change (or at least try to accept it), you can be more productive? When you learn to roll with the punches and look forward to the challenges presented by evolving situations, you can also discover new opportunities to develop your business in ways you’d never imagined. You really will find more of what you pay the most attention to. It’s kind of like when you get a new car and suddenly realize how many others are on the road already- they were always there, you just hadn’t noticed them.
The Chamber Office is Here to Help, Too As part of your small business self-improvement session, also remember to check in with us in the Chamber Office. We’re here to help our members in any way we can to be successful. If you have a question or just want to bounce an idea off someone, call, email, or stop by the office to say hello!
& On September 2, Achieva hosted a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting at their new office on Route 30 in Greensburg. Founded in 1951, Achieva is the largest provider of lifelong supports for people with disabilities and their families in southwestern Pennsylvania. From early intervention therapies and diverse housing options to employment services and special needs trusts, Achieva provides services through the entire life-span. Achieva is a nonprofit parent organization that has comprehensive services and supports and serves thousands of people with disabilities and their families each year.
Surrounded by family and friends, owner Raina Richardson cut the ceremonial ribbon at the new Clean-N-Shine office in Greensburg on September 24. Providing both residential and commercial cleaning services, the team at Clean-N-Shine holds themselves to the highest standards with the services they offer, and in every aspect of the work they do. Their workforce is highly trained and qualified to meet all your needs, dedicated to offering diverse and specialized services tailored to each client’s unique preferences and situation. Call 724-691-0413 for a free quote.
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Greensburg Garden & Civic Center The Palace Theatre
ProAdjuster Chiropractic Clinic Smail Kia
5 Years Get Through Communications Kris Feliciani State Farm Insurance
CHAMBER CENTRAL 2021 Board of Directors Christina Jansure - Gillinder Glass (Chair) Bradley Roth - McDowell Associates (Vice Chair) John Kline - Standard Bank (Treasurer) Sherry Magretti-Hamilton - Westmoreland County Register of Wills (Secretary)
Amanda Laichak, PhD 162 East Bridge Street Homestead, PA 15120 412-512-3657 www.ccaeducate.me
Nazira Alim 998 Longfield Road Southhampton, PA 18966 215-526-4183 www.dsexpeditors.com
Katie Fritsch 131 Donohoe Road Greensburg, PA 15601 724-461-5839 www.dogtopia.com/greensburg
Nicole Rebyanski 3826 Route 31 East PO Box 144 Jones Mills, PA 15646 412-598-6458
Michelle VanHorn, RN 535 McFarland Road Latrobe, PA 15650 724-537-5500 www.loyalhannacc.com
Parag Bedekar - Hydro Carbide Tool Company Tom Chakurda - Excela Health Thomas Jeffrey Cook - Somerset Trust Company Linda Dickson - Redstone Presbyterian SeniorCare Dan Galbraith - Solutionist-SWAG Walt Henry - Marketing Consultant Jeffrey McDonald - West Penn Power/First Energy Janeen Moffa - 1st Summit Bank Chris Mohler-King - Sendell Motors Ann Nemanic - GO Laurel Highlands Jason Rigone - Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation Judge Harry F. Smail, Jr. - Westmoreland County Civil and Orphans Court Dr. Tuesday Stanley - Westmoreland County Community College Paul Ward - Kennametal Daniel Wesolowski - Elliott Group *Bill Ferri - Ferri Pharmacy *James Smith - Economic Growth Connection *Michael Storms - Elliott Group *Tony Vecchio - Coldwell Banker
Michelle VanHorn, RN 2020 Ader Road Penn Township, PA 15644 724-327-15644 www.williampenncc.com
* Ex-officio member
Solicitor James Creenan - Creenan & Baczkowski, PC
Chamber Staff Justin V. Tantlinger 4000 Triangle Lane, Suite 100 Export, PA 15632 724-733-4334 www.ytswealth.com
Know a Non-Member? We invite you to encourage others in our county to join our Chamber community where 900 other businesses support their fellow members! For referring a new member, we would like to express our thanks with a complimentary flyer in our newsletter!
Chad Amond - President & CEO Dan DeBone - Executive Director Joanne Pearson - Director of Operations Tricia Thomas - Director of Communications & Event Planning Grace Markum - Leadership Westmoreland Facilitator/Consultant
Wed., December 8 | 5 to 8 PM | Hempfield Twp. Athletic Complex
This Event Gathers Exhibitors Over
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400 Attendees
www.westmorelandchamber.com
Exhibit booths are available now! This event sells out—reserve a spot today! BOOTH: $200
ELF: $300 • Unskirted 6-foot table and 2 chairs • Admission for 2 people • Special recognition at the event
• Unskirted 6-foot table and 2 chairs • Admission for 2 people
(additional seats—$25 per person) • Option for electric while space is available
(logo on signage) • One complimentary newsletter flyer (must be used by November 2022)
($25 charge)
RUDOLPH: $525
SANTA: $1,500 • • • • •
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Unskirted 6-foot table and 2 chairs Prominent booth location Admission for 4 and electric Logo on Chamber website - event page Special recognition at the event—logo on signage and announcement by the emcee • 2-month advertising on Chamber website • Three complimentary newsletter flyers (must be used by November 2022)
Unskirted 6-foot table and 2 chairs Prominent booth location Admission for 2 and electric (while available) Logo on Chamber website - event page Special recognition at the event (logo on signage) • Two complimentary newsletter flyers (must be used by November 2022)
REGISTRATION
Form of Payment
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Attendees Member Booth $200
Billing Address Electricity $25
Non-Member Booth $400
Electricity $25
Sponsor Level Santa ($1,500) Rudolph ($525) Elf ($300) Extra Attendees: ($25 each)
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Mail this form to: 241 Tollgate Hill Road, Greensburg, PA 15601 Register online at www.westmorelandchamber.com
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Questions: tricia@westmorelandchamber.com
*Exhibit space is limited and is on a first come, first served basis. Call 724-834-2900 for details.
Achieve better business results through disability employment inclusion While Achieva exists to support people with disabilities in their quest to live their life in the most meaningful and productive manner possible, our Business Services initiative treats you – the business – as our primary customer.
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• Disability inclusion training • Coaching and consulting • Customized disability recruitment and retention solutions • Meeting workforce needs with talent with disabilities
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PA Turnpike - Exit 67, Irwin (12 miles) PA Turnpike - Exit 75, New Stanton (10 miles) Interstate 70, connect at New Stanton (10 miles) US Route 22, connect at New Alexandria (8 miles) US Route 119 (4 miles) US Route 30 (1 mile) Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (8 miles)
Special Conservation Feature Geothermal Heating and Cooling — an environmentally friendly, low-impact and low-cost way to use the earth’s energy to provide comfort instead of using nonrenewable fossil fuels
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Joseph D. Sisley Marketing Director 724-830-3061 | email WestmorelandCountyIDC.org
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Cardiothoracic Surgery UPMC Cardiothoracic Surgery Omar Awais, DO Tadeusz Witek, MD 412-232-5665 Lawrence Crist, DO 412-357-7269
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Gastroenterology Ravi GI Associates Ravi Kondaveeti, MD Laken Kuntz, CRNP 412-565-7013
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Installation of an interior french drain relieves hydrostatic water pressure at the base of the foundation and under the basement floor. The french drain itself will eliminate water seepage under the footer, where the block touches the footer and it drains the water out of the foundation by applying weep holes to the block.
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