Week of: July 17, 2017

 

                                   

Our Mission
JARI will be the  collaborative force that enhances all aspects of our region to grow a diverse economy and build vibrant communities.
Steve Jones and Jennifer Tiffany, Chamber of Commerce & Vision2025

Vision2025 and Chamber Expanding Marketing Efforts
Greater Johnstown/Cambria County Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Johnstown/Cambria County Chamber of Commerce and Vision2025 announced a partnership last week to expand marketing efforts and enhance the online presence of both organizations.

Steve Jones joined the Chamber & Vision2025 teams as the new Digital Content Coordinator, a shared position between the two organizations designed to create an enhanced online and social media strategy.

Jennifer Tiffany transitions from her role as the  Membership Relations Manager at  the Chamber to the Communications Director of this new collaboration.

"We're excited to have this new team work on our collaborative effort with Vision2025 to market our region and to tell our story of Johnstown and Cambria County through traditional, digital and social media," Mike Artim, Chamber President & CEO.

For more information on what Vision2025 is or how you can get involved, visit their website at www.johnstown25.com.


Need Money For Your Business?
Michele Clapper
VP, Economic Development

The JARI Microloan Program recently launched an online application to apply for business funding!

The program is open to any small business in Bedford, Blair, Cambria or Somerset Counties and can be used for equipment, inventory, working capital and a variety of other purposes.   Following successful application and review, companies can receive a loan of up to $50,000! Depending on project locations, JARI's sister corporation, JIDC, can also assist businesses with identifying additional sources of revenue for larger projects.

To fill out the Microloan application, visit our website. If you are looking for more information, contact Michele Clapper at (814) 262-8368 or via email at [email protected].


Win It Wednesday!

In an effort to showcase our Microloan and JARI Growth Fund Borrowers, JARI has decided to launch an online giveaway opportunity!

In order to be entered into this giveaway you must LIKE the JARI Facebook page, LIKE and SHARE the original giveaway post and guess how many Skittles are in the jar shown in the image.

This giveaway opportunity will be open until 2:00 PM on Wednesday, July 26. The first person who does all of these things and guesses the correct number will win a $50 gift certificate to the locally owned PRESS Bistro!
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