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Our Mission
JARI will be the
collaborative force that enhances all aspects of our region to grow a diverse economy and build vibrant communities.
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Showcase for Commerce 2017 - Join Us!
Linda Thomson
President
Showcase for Commerce 2017 is just around the corner --- May 30 through June 1.
As always, there are some great opportunities for networking, education and to learn about the capabilities of other businesses.
This year's confirmed Government Acquisition Leaders Briefings speakers include: Congressman Rob Wittman; Brigadier General Brian P. Cummings, PEO-Soldier; and Brigadier General Anthony J. Carrelli, The Adjutant General of Pennsylvania, PA Army and Air National Guard. Additional speakers will be announced as they are confirmed --- stay tuned!
The 23rd annual BAE Systems/Showcase for Commerce golf outing will be held on May 30 at Sunnehanna Country Club. If you are interested in registering for one of the few slots remaining, please contact Cindy Saylor at
[email protected] or 814.262.8369.
For a complete agenda of Showcase events, click
here.
We look forward to seeing you at Showcase!
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JARI Growth Fund Reaches Certified CDFI Status
Michele Clapper
VP, Economic Development
The JARI Growth Fund (JGF) recently received certification as a
Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) by the U.S. Treasury. JGF, which started in May of 2016, has taken nearly a year to reach the milestone. The planning involved creating the JGF mission and establishing a board of directors, loan review committee and securing seed funding.
The JGF's first available fund, seeded by the Cambria County Alliance for Business and Industry, is the "Small Business Loan Fund" which is currently lending between $2,500 and $25,000 to eligible small businesses in Cambria County. Other funds will be established for lending to projects throughout the Southern Alleghenies region which includes Cambria, Somerset, Blair, Bedford, Huntingdon and Fulton counties.
For more information, contact Michele Clapper at [email protected] or by phone at (814) 262-8368.
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JARI PTAC Announces Supplier Briefing
Lenora Leasure
PTAC Program Manager
What do our local companies look for in a supplier? Join us on Wednesday, May 31st, for a special presentation by JWF Defense Systems and Kitron to hear about their current supplier needs and what a company should do in order to do business with them.
JWF supports a variety of Department of Defense (DoD) and other Federal government programs through a wide range of metal manufacturing. Kitron is an electronics manufacturing service company that supports DoD/Aerospace, Energy/Telecoms, Industry, Medical devices and Offshore/Marine sectors.
See the event flyer for additional information.
Click here
to register by May 26th. For questions or concerns, contact Lenora Leasure at
[email protected]
or (814) 254-4022.
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Collaborators Organize Quality of Life Summit
Ryan Kieta
Vision2025 Consultant
On May 10th over 120 health care providers, front line workers, and concerned citizens convened at the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown for the first-ever Cambria County Quality of Life Summit to discuss ways to improve the county's population health.
In 2016 Cambria County ranked 63 out of 67 Pennsylvania counties with contributing factors including drug overdoses and suicides.
The summit was organized to discuss this statistic, while also initiating a road map to improve the county's health ranking, and bring together individuals and organizations focused on building a happier and healthier Cambria County.
The summit represents a highly collaborative approach, with organizational input from: the Vision2025 action team Bridging Cambria County; the 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health; Cambria County Commissioners; Cambria County Drug Alliance; Conemaugh Health System; Community Foundation for the Alleghenies; Goodwill Industries of the Southern Alleghenies; Lee Initiatives; and United Way of the Laurel Highlands.
In the coming months, Bridging Cambria County will be working with the summit organizers and "on-the-ground" organizations to build a Collective Impact Model for collaborating on improving Cambria County's health.
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PITTchFest 2017 Looking for Innovators
Entrepreneurs, dreamers, and innovators are invited to make a pitch for cash and services to a panel of fellow entrepreneurs and business leaders at the fifth annual PITTchFEST 2017, which is set for June 1, at the War Memorial Arena in Johnstown.
PITTchFEST is co-sponsored for a fifth consecutive year by the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown's Entrepreneurship Program, the Greater Johnstown/Cambria County Chamber of Commerce, and JARI.
The event will be part of the 27
th
annual Showcase for Commerce.
Take your idea or prototype to the next level and win prizes of $1,000 or more and support services from backers.
The two categories include:
- Student Team - Must be in a current undergraduate program or have an undergraduate degree in 2016 or after.
- Proficient Team - Non-student or graduate student with an undergraduate degree before 2016.
The deadline to register is May 23 at midnight.
Click
here
for more information and how to apply.
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How to Put Social Media
to Work for Your Business
Michele Clapper
VP, Economic Development
On Tuesday, May 23rd, Shelley Johansson, Communications Specialist, Prime Design Solutions, will be discussing how to choose the right social media channels, along with the set up process and how to manage multiple channels for your business. Attendees will also learn about what to post and how to manage their investment of time.
This Lunch & Learn will be held at the JARI Center (160 JARI Drive) from 12 to 1:15 PM. The cost to register is $5 per person and lunch will be provided.
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May 23, 2017
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
JARI Center for Business Development
160 JARI Drive, Johnstown, PA
June 8, 2017
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
JARI Center for Business Development
160 JARI Drive, Johnstown, PA
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