Business Matters Weekly

Week of: April 25, 2016

Our Mission

JARI will be the collaborative force that enhances all aspects of our region to grow a diverse economy and build vibrant communities.

Did your business have state tax liability last year?

Left to right: Deb Bender, Jim Knipple, Kevin Volk - Northwest Bank; Brian Subich - Office of Congressman Rothfus and Linda Thomson - JARI

Photo courtesy of the Tribune-Democrat

Debi Balog

Director of Workforce Development

If so, consider this...JARI is a participant in the Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credit Program (NAP) offered by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. The program gives businesses with state tax liability the option to make a donation to the JARI Workforce Program and receive 55%-75% tax credits in exchange for the donation.

Under the NAP program, JARI offers customized training programs for unemployed and underemployed local residents. Over the past four years, JARI provided short term training programs for unemployed and underemployed workers that resulted in employment for over 140 individuals.

If you are interested in helping JARI continue to provide educational opportunities for individuals in your community, please contact Debi Balog, JARI Workforce Development Director at 814-262-8366 or via e-mail at [email protected] .

LUNCH & LEARN:
Don't Be a Bull$H!# Marketer Lunch and Learn

No Bull!

Dave Mastovich, CEO of MASSolutions, will help you understand the diference between integrated marketing, marketing that works and B.S. Marketing that does not. Topics include: learning the 6 steps of marketing; understanding the difference between marketing and sales; and developing strategies to create the ideal message.

May 12
12:00 - 1:15 PM
JARI Center for Business Development
(Richland Township)
$5

**To register, call (814) 262-8368 or email [email protected].

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