Week of: July 22, 2019
OUR MISSION:
JARI is the collaborative force that enhances all aspects of our region to grow a diverse economy and build vibrant communities.
JARI and its Affiliates - Highlights of 45 Years: The 90s
1990
Showcase for Commerce begins with a small networking event held at the Johnstown Holiday Inn.
1995
JARI opens its first business development center at the Greater Johnstown Vocational Technical School.

1996
Linda Thomson, then president of the Pennsylvania Economic Development Association, presents JARI President John Skiavo with the "Developer of the Year" Award. Skiavo earned the honor for his contributions to the economic well-being of Cambria and Somerset Counties and his accomplishments in economic development.
1999
With funding from the state, JARI crafted an innovative program that allowed area coal companies to purchase publicly traded NOx allowances. JARI managed and coordinate the project, and 850 coal miners kept their jobs.
Bringing the World to PA 2019 - Meet with the PA Authorized Trade Reps at Bedford Springs

It’s time to register for Pennsylvania’s Annual Bringing the World to PA 2019! Take the time to meet with Pennsylvania’s Authorized Trade Reps on September 16th at the Bedford Springs.  

Engage in one-to-one meetings to discuss your international business objectives with Pennsylvania’s experts! Learn about markets and the opportunities to expand your business world-wide. This is a once a year opportunity, you don’t want to miss it!  

Full registration details are attached here . Meetings are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Don’t delay! 
Checklist for Launching a Successful Legal Business
Michele Clapper
VP, Economic Development

Patti Hudson CPA, of Wessel & Company and Attorn ey George Gvozdich, Jr., of Gvozdich Law Offices, will present Checklist for Launching a Successful Legal Business Thursday, August 8th. Attendees will learn types and selection of legal structure, registering for fictitious name, obtaining a FEIN and other required tax numbers, and understanding what taxes need to be filed and the frequency.
 
This Lunch & Learn will be held at JARI Center (160 Jari Drive, Johnstown, PA) from 12:00 PM to 1:15 PM. The cost to register is $5 per person and lunch will be provided. Click  here for registration details and form. Please register by August 7th. No shows on the day of the event will be billed.
Building a Great Brand
M ichele Clapper
VP, Economic Development

MASSolutions  provided valuable information to our  Expertise Matters  blog on JARI's website this week. The newest blog examines creating a Big Idea message, wording to use when creating this message, and the importance of combining aspects of both art and science in your marketing efforts.

Expertise Matters  is a section of our blog in which we will invite area experts to write guest posts on topics of interest to businesses and people thinking about starting a business.  Let us know what topics you would like to see addressed in Expertise Matters . Just get in touch with Jenn Seese at  jseese@jari.com .
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