Starbucks Day of Service Scheduled For This Saturday, PA Small Business Week Takes Place Next Week; The Importance of Strategic Planning; Upcoming Lunch & Learns

Week of: April 24, 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.

Starbucks Day of Service Scheduled For This Saturday

Ryan Kieta

Vision2025 Consultant

As part of the Starbucks Global Month of Service, staff members from Johnstown's Starbucks have organized a clean-up and enhancement of the city's community gardens for Saturday, April 29. Starbucks will be providing lunch for all volunteers. Managers and staff from Starbucks locations across Western Pennsylvania are travelling to Johnstown to participate in this event.

The itinerary is as follows:

9:30-10:00 AM: Registration with light refreshments

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Shuttle Service to multiple community gardens

2:00 PM: Lunch at Sandyvale Conservanc y

Volunteers are to meet at Sandyvale Memorial Gardens and Conservancy, 80 Hickory St, Johnstown. Some tools and equipment will be provided, but if possible volunteers are encouraged to bring their own marked equipment. Pre-registration is requested to be sent to [email protected].

PA Small Business Week Takes Place Next Week

Michele Clapper

VP, Economic Development

The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) in conjunction with the National Small Business Week has announced the second annual Pennsylvania Small Business Week that takes place next week (April 30 - May 6).

Pennsylvania will showcase the role small businesses play in our state and how they support both strong entrepreneurship and vibrant communities.

The DCED will be hosting five free webinars that will be presented by experienced experts:

May 1 (12:00 PM) - Resources for Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses
May 2 (12:00 PM) - Registering a Business in Pennsylvania
May 3 (12:00 PM) - Government Procurement & Diverse Business Certification
May 4 (12:00 PM) - Raising Capital in Pennsylvania
May 5 (12:00 PM) - Entrepreneur Stories of Small Business Success

If you're interested in attending one of the listed webinars, click the corresponding links for more information.

The Importance of Strategic Planning

Michele Clapper

VP, Economic Development

On Thursday, May 4th, Jonna Contacos-Sawyer,SPHR, CCP, CMC, SHRM-SCPSM, HR Consultants, Inc, will share the definition and necessity of preparing a strategic plan. Attendees will learn why mission & vision statements and values are important in the process, the elements of a SWOT analysis and how they link into a strategic plan. Attendees will also have the opportunity to understand the importance of writing goals and objectives while monitoring, measuring and updating their strategic plans.

This Lunch & Learn will be held at the JARI Center (160 JARI Drive) on Thursday, May 4, from 12 to 1:15 PM. The cost to register is $5 per person and lunch will be provided.

Registration is required. If you are interested in attending, please complete the registration form and e-mail it to Lauren Brewer at [email protected].