Public Agency Partnership Meeting to be Held Tomorrow; Lunch & Learn; 2017 Polytechnic Career Awareness Event; 2017 Board Appointments Announced; Vision2025

Week of: February 20, 2017

Our Mission

JARI will be the collaborative force that enhances all aspects of our region to grow a diverse economy and build vibrant communities.

Public Agency Partnering Meeting to be Held Tomorrow

Ryan Kieta

Vision2025 Project Consultant

JARI's Vision 2025 project managers are facilitating a one-day workshop this week with regional, local, state, and federal agency representatives to discuss investment and planning that may support V25's goals.

The Army Corps of Engineers, the City of Johnstown and Vision 2025 are coming together with other local, state and federal resource agencies, elected officials and community leaders to further the efforts of building a shared vision for improving Johnstown's environment, economy, and quality of life. This inter-agency partnering meeting presents the first of many opportunities for agencies to educate each other regarding the authorities and resources that they can bring to Johnstown and how they can be leveraged to develop plans and create near- and long-term results.

This meeting will be the first step in bringing all state and federal stakeholders together to identify and discuss opportunities to accomplish goals pertaining to Vision 2025's plans for ecosystem restoration, economic development, and flood control plans in the Johnstown area.

Over thirty agencies and organizations are expected to participate, including the following: PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, PA Department of Environmental Protection, US Department of Agriculture, and US Department of Housing and Urban Development.

For more information, see Monday's Tribune-Democrat article.

Michele Clapper

V.P., Economic Development

Please join JARI for the upcoming Lunch & Learn of the 2017 year! Attendees will hear from Attorney George Gvozdich. He will be discussing the pros and cons of various legal structures for businesses, as well as discuss the tax implications of each.

March 9, 2017

Legal Structures for Business...the Pros and Cons

12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

JARI Center for Business Development

160 JARI Drive, Johnstown, PA

This event cost $5.00 and registration is required by Tuesday, March 7th, to Lauren Brewer at [email protected]. For more information and registration details, click here.

2017 Polytechnic Career Awareness Event

Debi Balog

Director, Workforce Development

Are you concerned about your child's future after high school? The Challenge Program, Inc. has put together a unique event for parents to learn about the highly-skilled polytechnic occupations available in our region.

This event will be held on March 16, 2017 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at Somerset High School. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with local employers and resources while also hearing from a panel of "Polytechnic Success Stories."

For more information on the Polytechnic Career Awareness event, click here. Questions can be directed to Debi Balog at (814) 262-8366 or via e-mail at [email protected].

2017 Board Appointments Announced

Linda Thomson

President

JARI

JARI officers elected to a one-year term:

Chairman: Bill Polacek, JWF Industries

First Vice Chairman: Bill Locher, Somerset Trust Company

Second Vice Chairman: Matt Smith, Laurel Auto Group

Secretary: Bob Eyer, Wessel & Company

Treasurer: Jeff Stopko, AmeriServ Financial

Asst. Treasurer: Steve Tucker, Conemaugh Health System

JARI Directors elected for a three-year term:

Dr. Randy Frye, St. Francis University

Tom Mishler, UPMC Health Plan

Marty Radovanic, Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield

Dave Zucco, Kongsberg Protech Systems

We would like to offer our appreciation to John Boderocco- H. F. Lenz Company; Jimma Raco - RNDT; and Dr. Tom Foley, Mount Aloysius College for their tenure on the JARI Board of Directors.

JIDC

JIDC Chairman - Jeff Cramer, 1st Summit Bank

New JIDC Directors elected for a one-year term:

Joe Anthony, Zamias Services

John Boderocco, H. F. Lenz Company

Michele Bonerigo, Inshore Technologies

We would also like to thank outgoing board members: Jim Huerth of AmeriServ Financial and Kevin Volk of Northwest Bank.

JARI Growth Fund

JARI Growth Fund Chairman - Steve Howsare, Southern Alleghenies Planning & Development Commission

For a complete list of JARI and its affiliates' board members, please visit our website.