JARI Releases 2018 Annual Report, Flood City Cafe Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Week of: June 17, 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 Releases 2018 Annual Report

Linda Thomson

President

The 2018 JARI Annual Report "Producing Results for a Positive Economic Climate" is now available for review on the JARI website . Please click here to view the report. The report documents improved economic activity over the past year, with more jobs created and retained, more financing secured, and less displaced workers served. Seventeen new businesses were started with JARI's assistance while 8,000+ jobs were retained and over 170 new jobs were created.

The support that is received from our partners, financial contributors, directors and committee members is paramount to the collaboration that ultimately assists our regional employers and our communities.

Please contact Linda Thomson at lthomson@jari.com if you have questions or would like additional information about this report.

Flood City Cafe owner, Kristy Hagan, cuts the ribbon with chef Paul Barker, Amy Bradley from the Cambria Regional Chamber of Commerce, Melissa Komar from the Johnstown Redevelopment Authority, Tom Boyd from AmeriServ Financial Bank, Mayor Frank Janakov ic, , and Cambria County Commissioners Thomas C. Chernisky, William "B.J." Smith, and Mark J. Wissinger.

Flood City Cafe Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Michele Clapper

VP, Economic Development

JARI is pleased to provide financing support to Kristy Hagan, the new owner of downtown restaurant, Flood City Cafe. The Cafe held its ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, June 14th. Click here to see WTAJ's story on the event.

Flood City Cafe is located at 137 Clinton Street and serves in-house roasted coffee, fresh bread, and home-made soups. At the event, Hagan said she plans to keep everything Johnstown residents love about the cafe, while expanding the menu and putting her own spin on it.

If you would like more information on the JARI Microloan Program, please contact Michele Clapper at (814) 262-8368 or via email at mclapper@jari.com .