JARI will be the collaborative force that enhances all aspects of our region to grow a diverse economy and build vibrant communities.
Showcase for Commerce 2017
Linda Thomson
President
Registration is open for Showcase for Commerce 2017 which will be held May 30- June 1.
Showcase brings local, regional, national and international businesses together to expand business opportunities. Join us to learn the latest news from acquisition and legislative leadership. Network with other businesses or explore possibilities to grow into new markets or build your supply chain.
Click
here for a list of past speakers. Also, look for upcoming announcements about this year's special guests and speakers.
Prime Design Solutions Presenting at Upcoming Lunch & Learn Events!
Michele Clapper
VP, Economic Development
Brian Law and Shelley Johansson from Prime Design Solutions will be presenting at two of JARI's upcoming Lunch & Learn events.
Tuesday, March 21, Shelley will be presenting information on the topic "
How (and When) to Write a Press Release." Those who attend this Lunch & Learn will learn what goes into writing a good press release, as well as, publishable topics and the difference between promotion versus PR copy.
Brian will be presenting Thursday, April 6, with the topic of "
Content Marketing." Attendees at this Lunch & Learn will learn what content marketing is and what it can do for their business while also setting expectations for predictable results.
The cost for each event is $5 and registration is required. Please send registration forms to Lauren Brewer by mail or via e-mail at
[email protected].
Business & Education Consortium Tours Forest Hills High School
Debi Balog
Director, Workforce Development
Members of the JARI Business and Education Consortium had the opportunity to tour the new Forest Hills Senior High on Friday, March 3rd.
Attendees also heard from guest speaker, Marlene Singer, RN, Community Health Coordinator from Memorial Medical Center. She spoke of the 2015 PA Youth Survey (PAYS) results; This is (NOT) about Drugs Program; and The Johnstown Walk of Hope.
To learn more about the JARI Workforce Consortia, please contact Debi Balog at (814) 262-8366 or via e-mail at
[email protected].
DCMA Pittsburgh Announces Contractor Town Hall
Lenora Leasure
PTAC Program Manager
Defense contractors under Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Pittsburgh oversight are invited to attend the next Defense Contractor Town Hall on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. The DCMA Pittsburgh Commander is holding the town hall to improve relationships and contract performance through a better understanding of the government contract administration process. The DCMA hopes to collect contractor feedback useful to the DCMA and local partner agencies to help improve services.
The event will be held at the 316th ESC Army Reserve Center in Coraopolis, PA, from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis and is required. Click hereto learn more, view the agenda and RSVP.
Please contact the JARI PTAC for any of your government contracting assistance needs at (814) 254-4022 via email at [email protected].
