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Our Mission
JARI will be the
collaborative force that enhances all aspects of our region to grow a diverse economy and build vibrant communities.
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There will be two seminars on March 28 and 29 from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM (lunch provided). Both seminars will be held at JARI Center, located at 160 Jari Drive, Johnstown.
Find out what you need to know about NAFTA and other FTA's! In this seminar you will learn how to take advantage of our existing agreements and how to prepare for any changes or new agreements.
This seminar will help you identify what has changed and the steps necessary to be in full compliance. Attendees will also gain an understanding of how to navigate the ITAR & EAR.
These seminars are free and registration is required. The deadline to register is March 20, 2017. For more information and registration details, click on the links above or email Tina Taylor at
[email protected].
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JARI'S NAP Tax Credit Application Approved!
Vice President of Economic Development
The Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development has approved JARI's Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credit (NAP) application for $58,200.00.
The funding from the tax credit contributions will be used to eliminate blight through a number of approaches: creation of public space; streetscapes; planters; trees; lighting; reuse study; architectural and engineering assistance; and marketing of underutilized properties in a portion of the Central Business District and Old Conemaugh neighborhood.
The JARI NAP/SPP project will focus on developing a greenspace conceptual plan; implementation of identified components; coordinating a Community Work Day; an assessment of the commercial properties; marketing of the available space; provide assessment data to City of Johnstown for facade program.
Special thanks to the following business contributors
whose tax dollars will be "put to work" supporting residents of our local community: First National Bank, 1st Summit Bank, Northwest Savings Bank, Somerset Trust and In-Shore Technologies.
If you are interested in learning more or are a business that would like to participate in the JARI NAP Tax Credit Program, please contact Michele Clapper, VP of Economic Development, at 814-262-8368 or via e-mail at
[email protected].
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Over 4 Million Awarded in Tax Credits!
JARI is pleased to announce that $4,816,517 in tax credits have
been awarded to local companies through the Greater Johnstown Keystone Innovation Zone (GJKIZ) since the inception of the program in 2005. In 2016, $248,342 in tax credits were awarded to five companies. The Commonwealth has a total annual pool of up to $15 million available to eligible companies.
KIZs are designed to foster innovation and create entrepreneurial opportunities. To qualify for the GJKIZ program, a company must be a for-profit located within the territory of the
GJKIZ, be fewer than eight years old, and have its primary business within one or more of the following industry sectors:
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Environmental/Renewable Energy Technology
- Information Systems Technology
- Life Sciences
A KIZ company must have an innovative process or have patents, licensing agreements, trademarks and/or copyrights on products or processes created in-house. A company may receive up to $100,000 in tax credits annually if they meet the criteria. If there is no tax liability for the company, the credits may be sold for cash.
For more information or to obtain a KIZ application, contact Joette Watson at
[email protected] or (814) 262-8372.
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Employee Stock Ownership Plan
What if
you were told that you could sell some of your company to your employees for fair market value and enjoy the fruits of your hard work now?
An ESOP is an "Employee Stock Ownership Plan". In 1996, the federal government created a program that allows owners of businesses to sell some or all of their companies to their employees. For more information on ESOP, please click here.
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Upcoming Events
January 24th
March 28th
March 29th
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