Students Making Plans for the Future; Showcase for Commerce 2017; Entrepreneurial Coach Openings; Lunch & Learn

Week of: April 3, 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.

Students Making Plans for the Future

Debi Balog

Director, Workforce Development

On March 29th, Over 400 students from 11 Somerset County high schools attended the College and Technical Fair. The students had the opportunity to discuss education and career options with representatives from 59 colleges, technical schools, the military and skilled trade organizations. The fair also included a panel of employers who provided the students with insight on careers within their respective industries as well as information on the importance of critical workplace behaviors. Many thanks to the employers who participated on the panel:

SFC Kenneth Gifford, USARMY/USAREC
Tobie Gunby, AmeriServ Financial Bank
Mike Hinson, API Technologies Corp
Amy Horwath, Goodwill Industries of the Southern Alleghenies
Mike Stohon, In-Shore Technologies
Karissa Yoder, Somerset Hospital

The fair was hosted by the Somerset County Chamber of Commerce Education Committee and Success in Somerset County Committee.

Showcase for Commerce 2017

Linda Thomson

President

Registration is open for Showcase for Commerce 2017 which will be held May 30-June 1. There is also a sponsorship opportunity still available!

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.

Look for upcoming announcements about this year's special guests and speakers. For more information or to register, please visit www.showcaseforcommerce.com.

Entrepreneurial Coach Openings

Michele Clapper

VP, Economic Development

JARI, along with Southern Alleghenies Planning & Development Commission and other economic development partners are searching for three Entrepreneurial Coaches.

The successful candidates will be independent self-starters with excellent interpersonal skills and an in-depth understanding of finance/financial management, business planning, capital formation, marketing, workforce development, and other elements essential to growing a successful business across a variety of industries. A passion for recognizing, encouraging and guiding entrepreneurs to create new businesses, expand existing businesses that will ultimately generate new jobs and investments in the Alleghenies Region is a must.

Coaches will be associated with one of three economic development agencies in Blair, Cambria and Somerset Counties in PA. Interested candidates should contact [email protected] to receive the position descriptions and information for applying.