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JANUARY 2015
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GLLV ANNOUNCES NAME FOR NEW VISITOR & INFORMATION CENTER The Greater Latrobe-Laurel Valley Chamber of Commerce announced plans for opening a Visitor & Information Center on Route 30 in Sharky’s Plaza earlier this year and a grand opening for “The Neighborhood” Visitor & Information Center is being planned for January.
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hanks to support from the McFeely-Rogers Foundation, the new center will bear a familiar name and logo. “Having Neighborhood in the facility’s name is an ideal fit,” said David Martin, GLLV president. “When I first arrived last January, so many people made it a point to welcome me to the “Neighborhood” and that stuck with me. There is such a strong sense of community here and our new name will be a true reflection of that.” The center will feature area information on shopping, member business services, restaurants, lodging, attractions, activities and communityfocused material for visitors and new and current residents of the Chamber’s service area. The Chamber also sees an opportunity to reach the thousands of regional travelers making their way each week to Arnold Palmer Regional Airport for daily Spirit flights to Florida, Myrtle Beach or, coming in April, non-stop flights to Las Vegas.
to answer questions and provide suggestions. The VIC will also feature area memorabilia, local works-of-art, a history section, unique merchandise and be technology-focused. A new interactive 70” HD display from Total Service, Inc. in Latrobe will be a focal point of the center and feature a variety of media promoting the Chamber’s Members and diverse communities in the GLLV service area. “When you consider the amount of business travel and conference activity in Las Vegas, we are expecting the new daily flights to be met with much enthusiasm from the tri-state area and beyond as well as introduce many to our great communities, local businesses and regional year-round activities.” The Chamber’s Visitor & Information Center will provide directories and material from menus, maps, flyers, business cards, local coupons and information on area business services and real estate listings. The center will be staffed
WE NEED YOUR BEST MARKETING MATERIALS! Send us your business card and rack card or brochure today to ensure your placement in the NEW Visitor & Information Center. Each member will receive free placement on our unique "Wall of Business Cards", as well as a space for a rack card, brochure or menu. You can drop off materials at the Neighborhood Visitor & Information Center, 3960 State Route 30 Suite 101, Sharky's Plaza; or mail them to, GLLV Chamber, PO Box 463, Latrobe, PA 15650. We're looking for approximately 50-100 of each item! he January "Grand Opening Celebration" is to be announced.
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he Greater Latrobe-Laurel Valley Community Chamber of Commerce proudly announces a new, more productive and FUN way to network. "Business After Hours" presented by First Commonwealth Bank debuts Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 5:05 p.m. at DeNunzio’s Italian Chophouse at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport. GLLV Networking will never be the same! Visit the Chamber website (GLLV.org) for more details and to RSVP. More on page 2!
MEMBEREVENTS
MEMBERNEWS LINCOLN HIGHWAY OFFICE FOR RENT
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he Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor on State Route 30 East is offering a two-room office with high visibility on Route 30 in their historical building, including private restroom, utilities and parking for $450 per month. Call 724-879-4241 for additional information.
SIGNARAMA GREENSBURG WINS INTERNATIONAL AWARD
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n its 20th annual awards, Summit International Awards recognized Signarama Greensburg from over 5,000 international entries in the “Cause Related/Sponsorship Programs" with a Bronze Award for the installation of thousands of square feet of cut pink printed vinyl and pylon banners fabricated into six powerful inspirational words such as Courage, Hope, and Strength. The project was at the request of SMAIL Auto Group to turn nine dealership buildings pink for October Breast Cancer Awareness month.
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he popular Chamber A.M. Networking Breakfast is back for 2015! Mark your calendars for Thursday, Jan. 22 at 7:30 a.m. at the SpringHill Suites Marriott in Latrobe, by the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport. There will be a short “Member Spotlight” presentation by Building Bodeez Fitness Center and all attendees will have the opportunity to present a brief commercial highlighting their business or organization. RSVP’s can be made by calling the Chamber office at 724-537-2671 or go to GLLV.org and click events. Enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet and build your business and contacts by networking with other GLLV professionals.
The concept, conceived by Seton Hill graphic design graduates and full time Senior Designers at Signarama Greensburg Amanda Wolfe and Allison Hickman and installed by Daniel Goswick was just a sample of the work that has been accomplished for the SMAIL Auto Group and many other customers throughout Westmoreland County. Congratulations to Signarama owners April and Bob Gonze!
GROW YOUR BUSINESS AT BUSINESS AFTER HOURS PRESENTED BY FIRST COMMONWEALTH BANK
JANUARY CALENDAR
A NEW, formatted, and FUN networking event! Have you been wondering what the new BAH presented by First Commonwealth Bank is all about? When you arrive at DeNunzio's Italian Chophouse (Arnold Palmer Regional Airport) on Wednesday, Jan.14, at 5:05 p.m. Be sure to have plenty of business cards to pass around. You'll get to visit each of our Member Spotlight Tables and enter to win great door prizes! Want to reserve a Spotlight table? Grow your business, by calling the Chamber today!
THURSDAY, JAN. 8 • 5–6:30 P.M. GRAND RE-OPENING AND RIBBON CUTTING Wireless Zone, Route 30 • Latrobe
MONDAY, JAN. 12 • 5–6:30 P.M. RIBBON CUTTING CELEBRATION Dahar Pediatric Dentistry • Latrobe
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 14 • 5:05–7 P.M. "BUSINESS AFTER HOURS" PRESENTED BY FIRST COMMONWEALTH BANK
• Nemacolin Woodlands Resort Farmington
• Rolling Hills Industry Latrobe
DeNunzio's Italian Chophouse • Latrobe
• Huss Chiropractic
TUESDAY, JAN. 20 • 5–6:30 P.M.
• Goodwill Industries
RIBBON CUTTING AND ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Carol and Dave's Roadhouse • Ligonier
THURSDAY, JAN. 22 • 7:30–9 A.M. GLLV CHAMBER NETWORKING BREAKFAST SpringHill Suites • Latrobe
Loyalhanna
(New Latrobe Location) Johnstown
• Westmoreland Heritage Greensburg
• Log Cabin Lodge and Suites Donegal
• Living Treasures “Wild” Animal Park Donegal
• DeNunzio's Italian Chophouse Latrobe
• McIntire Insurance
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• Sanctus Rejuvenation Spa and Salon - Latrobe • Treasure Hunt - Unity Township • WholeBody Unlimited Ligonier
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CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS
RIBBON CUTTINGS Official Ribbon Cutting and Beach Party event commemorating the inaugural Spirit flights to Ft. Myers and Tampa (at left) was held at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport! GLLV President David Martin (joined with from l-r): WCAA Executive Director Gabe Monzo, Chamber Chairman Paul Puleo, Airport Authority Chairman Dodo Canterna, Westmoreland County Commissioners R. Tyler Courtney, Chuck Anderson, Ted Kopas, Lou Lazzaro (representing Congressman Tim Murphy (PA-18), and Manager of Airline Operations Jeff Minkovich.
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Paul Puleo First National Bank of PA VICE CHAIRMAN
Don Orlando Saint Vincent College TREASURER
Maryann White Kelly, Sparber, White and Associates, LLC SECRETARY
Wayne Petrosky Signs In 1 Day
Marie Bowers Eastern Westmoreland Career and Technology Center
SpringHill Suites Latrobe hosted a recent Ugly Holiday Sweater networking event which featured live entertainment by local recording artist Jessica Saenz. The event also celebrated the one-year anniversary of Carly Hall Photography and Designs with a GLLV Ribbon Cutting.
Andrea Cuda Ramada Ligonier
Roxann Mullen Donahue Mullen Refrigeration Service
George Fetkovich Saint Vincent College
Ron Hamacher Saint-Gobain Ceramics
Madalyn Kalning Gutchess Hardwoods
Gale King Carpenter Latrobe Specialty Metals
Dan Krinock Pace Industries — Airo Division
Blair Kucinski Alelphoi USA (retired)
Jeff Minkovich Westmoreland County Airport Authority
Tim Schultheis Schultheis Electric/T.S.B., Inc.
Gary Siegel Latrobe Bulletin
MaryAnn Singley
Congratulations to Elle Speicher and Ray Speicher from Smartsite Strategies by Inspotlight, LLC in Ligonier on a recent GLLV Chamber Ribbon Cutting at DiSalvo's Station Restaurant. It was a Holiday Roaring 20's Party featuring prizes, giveaways, a vintage photo booth and music of the era!
Excela Health
Christina Sutter Kennametal Inc.
Judy Swigart Greater Latrobe School District
At a recent GLLV event at WholeBody Unlimited in Ligonier, owners Michelle Adams and Deb Viecelli Carver celebrated the Grand Opening of their holistic health services and coaching business with a GLLV Ribbon Cutting and Open House. They are located in the Oak Grove Plaza on Route 711 North, minutes from the Diamond.
Dr. David Welling Derry Area School District
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LAYOUT AND GRAPHIC DESIGN
Robyn John
Apollo Design Group PHOTOGRAPHY
Carly Hall Photography & Design
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GREATER LATROBE-LAUREL VALLEY COMMUNITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE P.O. Box 463, Latrobe, PA 15650-0143 724.537.2671 info@GLLV.org | LatrobeLaurelValley.org
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GLLV'S DIRECTIONS, PRESENTED BY PACE INDUSTRIES-AIRO DIVISION, SET FOR 2015
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he Chamber's Economic Education Committee is preparing to present its Directions program in January.
"All this program takes is a morning of your time to share with area students", said Tim Bates, Business Analyst at the Small Business Development Center at Saint Vincent College and the committee's Chair.
focused program to students from both Greater Latrobe Junior High School and Derry Area Middle School," Bates added. The program is conducted for approximately 328 Greater Latrobe 9th grade students and 165 Derry Area 8th grade students. "The program has been presented and adapted to the needs of the students for close to 20 years," said GLLV President, David Martin. "The Directions focus is to have the students start thinking about their path, their choices and their direction for the future."
"Local business leaders and volunteers are encouraged to step up and present this career-
The program is not exclusively focused on a fouryear college path and highlights learning based on
presentation, interaction, group work, role-playing and family budgeting . "The real added value of this program are the stories behind the variety of presenters," Bates said. The Greater Latrobe Program will be held on Thursday, Jan. 22 and the Derry Area Program will be held on Thursday, Jan. 29. The weather day for each program will be Wednesday, Feb. 4. If you or someone in your organization would like to provide valuable assistance to our local students, or to learn more about this important chamber program please contact Tim Bates at tim.bates@ stvincent.edu.