Arotin's Hummingbird Estate Holds Grand Opening Ceremony; Alleghenies Ahead Public Survey; Lunch & Learn

Week of: March 13, 2017

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

Left to right: Linda Thomson, JARI; Cambria County Commissioner Tom Chernisky, Jim Vasilko, Johnstown Construction; Carolyn Arotin, Arotin's Hummingbird Estate; Donna Dunegan, Patton Borough Secretary; Representative Frank Burns; Dave Pompa, Patton Borough Councilman; Annette Chunko, St. Francis SBDC

Arotin's Hummingbird Estate Holds Grand Opening Ceremony

Michele Clapper

VP, Economic Development

Arotin's Hummingbird Estate held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, March 10. The event drew approximately 65 people, including elected officials who spoke of the new facility and offered their best wishes to Carolyn in her business venture.

Carolyn Arotin, Owner/Administrator of Arotin's Hummingbird Estate, has always dreamed of owning her own Personal Care Home. She has worked for almost 20 years in this industry. "It took a long time, we didn't give up and here we are...It's a very safe, beautiful, loving place and I don't want anyone to be afraid to bring their loved ones here", says Carolyn.

If you would like assistance in starting your own business please contact Michele Clapper, VP of Economic Development, at (814) 262-8368 or via e-mail at [email protected].

Alleghenies Ahead Public Survey

Ryan Kieta

Vision 2025 Consultant

As part of the regional comprehensive plan update, Alleghenies Ahead is circulating a survey to get feedback from the public on how they identify and prioritize the most critical needs in their respective communities.

To learn more about the project, visit the Alleghenies Ahead website, but more importantly, click here to complete the survey.

Importance of Cyber Security and User Training

Michele Clapper

VP, Economic Development

Michael Stohon, In-Shore Technologies, will be presenting " The Importance of Cyber Security and User Training" at JARI's March 30th Lunch & Learn event.

Attendees will learn how serious cyber risk is and what can be done to prevent it. In this interactive session, Stohon will also provide information on what types of scams and hacks are most common today and the best way to prevent prevent them.

The cost for this event is $5 and registration is required. Please send registration forms to Lauren Brewer by mail or via e-mail at [email protected].