JARI is preparing an application to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) for Neighborhood Assistance Program Tax Credits to support an initiative to attract new investment to a portion of the Central Business District and a portion of Old Conemaugh Borough.  The proposed work will provide streetscape updates and façade grants, and will also develop a strategy for reuse of underutilized commercial buildings, complementing existing City programs and commensurate with the Vision 2025 framework.  In addition, this program will leverage investment by DCED and Gautier in the designated corridor.

 

The GSA is hosting its first ever Technology Industry Day on September 8, 2016, in Washington, D.C.  Presentations, demos, and panel sessions highlight this three hour event.  Attendance is free, but registration closes on September 5, 2016.  Click here to learn more.

 

Contact the PTAC for all your government contracting needs at (814) 254-4022 or (814) 254-4023 or via email at jariptac@jari.com.

Debi Balog, Director, Workforce Development participated in the Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA) Learning Community session on integration of workforce and economic development.  The session focused on 3 key areas: best practices in supporting dislocated workers, industry cluster partnerships and proven strategies for integration of workforce and economic development.  Representatives from 9 states participated along with members of the OEA staff.   JARI's workforce program has been identified as a "best practice" in supporting industry partnerships and displaced workers as the defense industry continues to diversify.

For more information on workforce services, please contact Debi Balog at (814) 262-8366 or by e-mail at dbalog@jari.com

Adonia Beauty Bar held their grand opening, on Saturday, August 13th.

 

Amy Brown, owner and stylist of Adonia Beauty Bar, said "I am very excited to be starting my new business!  It would not have been possible without the help of JARI, Blair County Community Action and the St. Francis Small Business Development Center."  Linda Thomson, President, JARI, stated "JARI is pleased to welcome another home-grown small business into our local economy.   We encourage everyone to buy local whenever possible as dollars that stay in our local economy make a greater impact."

 

Adonia Beauty Bar is located at 919 Pleasant Valley Blvd, Altoona, PA and offers a variety of services from haircuts to highlights. Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are always welcome.  Contact Amy at (814) 946-5189 or visit them on Facebook!