Week of: February 15, 2016

  

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JARI will be  the   collaborative force that enhances all aspects of our region to grow a diverse economy and build vibrant communities.
Over $4 Million in Credits Awarded
 

Joette Watson
Chief Financial Officer

JARI is pleased to announce that $4,013,697 in tax credits have
been awarded to local companies through the Greater Johnstown Keystone Innovation Zone (GJKIZ) since the inception of the program in 2005. In 2015, $504,563 in tax credits were awarded to seven companies. The Commonwealth has a total annual pool of up to $25 million available to eligible companies.
 
KIZ are designed to foster innovation and create entrepreneurial opportunities. To qualify for the GJKIZ program, a company must be a for-profit located within the territory of the GJKIZ, be fewer than eight years old, and have its primary business within one or more of the following industry sectors:
  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • Environmental/Renewable Energy Technology
  • Information Systems Technology
  • Life Sciences
A KIZ company must have an innovative process or have patents, licensing agreements, trademarks and/or copyrights on products or processes created in-house.  A company may receive up to $100,000 in tax credits annually if they meet the criteria.  If there is no tax liability for the company, the credits may be sold for cash.

The GJKIZ boundaries are outlined on this map.

For more information or to obtain a KIZ application, contact Joette Watson at [email protected] or (814) 262-8372.
Now Enrolling Participants for Commercial Driver Training 
An information session is set for Friday, March 18 at the 
Greater Johnstown Career & Technology Center

Debi Balog
Director of Workforce Development

JARI is offering a 270-hour Commercial Driver Training Program at no cost to eligible individuals residing in the Moxham and Eighth Ward neighborhoods within the City of Johnstown. The program is funded through the PA Department of Community and Economic Development's Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credit Program and made possible by contributions from local businesses.   

The Greater Johnstown Career & Technology Center (GJC&TC) will conduct the program and will offer the option to earn industry-based credentials for employment in transportation, Marcellus Shale, construction and related industries.  An information session will be held at 10 AM on Friday, March 18 at the GJC&TC, 445 Schoolhouse Road, Richland Township.  Classes will begin April 18.  Deadline for registration is March 4. 

Seating is limited. Individuals who meet the program requirements will be enrolled in the course on a first come basis. If you are interested in learning more about the program and registering for the information session, please contact Debi Balog, Director of Workforce Development via e-mail at  [email protected]  or by calling (814) 262- 8366.  
Save The Date: 
Supplier Briefing


Lenora Leasure
Program Manager
Procurement Technical Assistance Center

The JARI PTAC will host a Lockheed Martin Supplier Briefing on Wednesday, June 1 from 9 AM - 11 AM at the Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center during the 26th Annual Showcase for Commerce.  Small businesses will learn how to market capabilities, technology, or inventions to Lockheed Martin's engineers, as well as procurement and program managers.    
 
Pre-registration for this FREE session is required and can be completed online at  http://jari.ecenterdirect.com/events/604.  


Want to learn more?  Contact the PTAC today at (814) 254-4022 or (814) 254-4023 or via email at [email protected].      
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Over $4 Million Awarded
Now Enrolling Commercial Driver Training
Supplier Briefing
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