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MARCH 2015
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WELCOME TO “THE NEIGHBORHOOD”!
T
he lights on the marquee came on, the doors swung open and the Greater Latrobe-Laurel Valley Community Chamber of Commerce’s new Neighborhood Visitor & Information Center debuted in February. The unveiling took place in front of an inviteonly crowd of chamber board members, local politicians and dignitaries. The bright and colorful VIC will be different things to different people, that aspect of the facility that was not lost on Westmoreland County Commissioner Ted Kopas.
“It’s everything it should be: part museum, part entertainment, part store, part information booth,” Kopas said. “It captures the essence of the area.” Come through the doorway and you’ll see display cases with memorabilia from Arnold Palmer, Fred Rogers and Rolling Rock Beer. Rack cards, brochures, business cards and plenty of reminders of the area’s past, present and some glimpses into the area’s future. 'Help' is what visitors and locals will find at the VIC, which will be staffed by people well-versed in the area
and what it has to offer. “We wanted a facility that would be far more than racks and stands of brochures,” said David Martin, president of the GLLV Chamber. “The VIC is a unique glimpse into our communities… their history, the amazing people who live here and everything that makes the Greater Latrobe-Laurel Valley area a very special place to live, work and visit. The VIC is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with Sunday hours announced in the spring.
"GOOD MORNING GREATER LATROBE" RADIO SHOW EVERY FRIDAY By Mike Dudurich
I
n the entertainment business, you have to give the audience what it wants.
And, in the case of the Good Morning Greater Latrobe Radio Show, the audience has spoken. The show, hosted by the Greater LatrobeLaurel Valley Chamber of Commerce, has been airing for years on WCNS 1480 the first Friday of every month from 8-9 a.m. “We’ve gotten positive listener responses as well as great reaction from new
GLLV members and renewing members,” said Brandon Kail, general manager at WCNS. “The show is a great fit for both of us.” Now it’s even a bigger fit as the show will begin airing every Friday at 8 a.m. starting March 6. “This is good for everyone involved,” Kail said. “It promotes our station and the chamber. We’re the voice of the community and a show
like this makes radio accessible.” The show is fast-paced, featuring business-to-business discussions on topics like business profiles, education, industry, money and events the Chamber puts together for its membership. With WCNS now being available streaming online at www.1480wcns.com, current and exresidents of Latrobe and surrounding areas can now listen to the show wherever they are.
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• Hair Parade (Ligonier) • Jessica Saenz Singer/ Songwriter (Latrobe) • Furyan CrossFit (Unity Township) • D arkshark Entertainment
• S ignstat (Jeannette) • Aflac: Michelle Maloney & Toni Maione, Associates
• Ridgeview Heating & Air Conditioning (Derry) • Waterford Place Art & Gallery
• Carasella’s Pizzeria
(Latrobe)
(Ligonier)
• Don Rose Allstate
(Latrobe & Greensburg)
(North Huntingdon)
• Michael’s Wood Fired Pizzeria (Unity Township) (Unity Township)
• Picked And Polished (Latrobe) • Bethlen Communities (Ligonier)
MEMBERNEWS BREAKING NEWS! Spirit Airlines adds once daily service from Latrobe to Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport starting on May 7! In addition to the nonstop service, the flight will connect "round-trip" to several western and southern markets including Dallas, Denver, Houston, Las Vegas and Minneapolis. Congratulations to Jeff Minkovich and LAS staff for being named Spirit Airlines Station of the Year!
SPRINGHILL SUITES LATROBE RECOGNIZED!
• Carol Hager (Ligonier) • Estate Assurance Inc. (Latrobe) • Bill Schultz: State Security & Investigation Services, Inc.
Congratulations to Springhill Suites Latrobe and General (Greensburg) Manager Michael Simons • Billy’s Pizza Shack who captured 10 awards this (New Alexandria) (Latrobe) week in Washington D.C. including “Hotel-of-the-Year” in the organization. Other specific awards received were NEW! LEGENDARY LOCALS OF LATROBE BOOK ON Marriott the Marriott Diamond Award, Chairman’s Award and Diamond SALE AT THE VIC General Manager. Congratulations to Mike Simons and the entire BACK IN STOCK! Latrobe is best known as the birthplace of children’s Springhill Latrobe team! television pioneer Fred Rogers and golf legend Arnold Palmer. It is also the home of Rolling Rock Beer, Pittsburgh Steelers training camp and St. Vincent College. Many don't know that Latrobe has also been recognized for BOWLING FOR DARC EE A HUGE SUCCESS many famous firsts, like the first banana split, first all-professional football The GLLV Chamber and DARCee (The Derry Area team, first Benedictine monastery in the United States, first nonstop airmail Revitalization Corporation) hosted “Bowling pickup, and first female nuclear scientist at Westinghouse Electric Company. for DARCee” on Feb. 28 at Lincoln Lanes in Unity This unique book by Greater Latrobe School District teacher Joseph A. Comm Township. The event was presented by AmeriServ is about a community of individuals who collectively exemplify the strong, Financial. Over 100 bowlers participated and all hardworking culture of Western Pennsylvania. proceeds benefited DARCee and the great work they do for Derry. Thanks to S&T Bank and Sarah Crispin-Thomas, State Farm Agent for their Check for Updates Online! sponsorships. Also, thanks to Barkley Beer Distributors, Pit-Stop Pizza, LatrobeLaurelValley.org Mastrorocco's Market, Ramada Ligonier, The PT Group, Jerry Supko & Commercial Bank & Trust of PA. • Mr. Water Heater
MARCH CALENDAR
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 • 5:05 - 6:35PM "BUSINESS AFTER HOURS" PRESENTED BY FIRST COMMONWEALTH BANK
Carol & Dave's Roadhouse • Latrobe
TUESDAY, MARCH 17 • 4 - 6PM OPEN HOUSE: 1-3PM • RIBBON CUTTING: 1480 WCNS Radio • Latrobe
THURSDAY, MARCH 19 • 7:30 - 9AM CHAMBER A.M. NETWORKING BREAKFAST: Hampton Inn • Greensburg
TUESDAY, MARCH 24 • 5 :30- 6:30PM RIBBON CUTTING & OPEN HOUSE: HighKix Martial Arts • Latrobe
MARCH BUSINESS AFTER HOURS PRESENTED BY FIRST COMMONWEALTH BANK AT CAROL & DAVE'S ROADHOUSE Don't miss the GLLV's March BAH at Carol & Dave's Roadhouse in Ligonier! Networking, door-prizes, awesome appetizers and tasty drink specials. Our March "Spotlight Tables" include LabelPack Automation, Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor and the Ramada Ligonier! It's the can't miss networking that event everyone is talking about, Wednesday, March 11 at 5:05 p.m.!
RIBBON CUTTINGS
CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS
RAY OF JOY TANNING LIGONIER A Ribbon Cutting celebration at Ray of Joy Tanning in Ligonier. Guests enjoyed drinks and appetizers and entered for a chance to win a four week tanning package. Ray of Joy Tanning is located on 106 N. St. Clair St. in Ligonier. Congratulations to owner Joy Will on her grand opening!
CHAIRMAN
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 VICE SECRETARY
Jeff Minkovich Westmoreland County Airport Authority
LATROBE HEALTH AND FITNESS LATROBE
Marie Bowers Eastern Westmoreland Career and Technology Center
Andrea Cuda Ramada Ligonier
Roxann Mullen Donahue Mullen Refrigeration Service
George Fetkovich Saint Vincent College
Ron Hamacher Saint-Gobain Ceramics
Madalyn Kalning Gutchess Hardwoods
A GLLV Grand Re-Opening and Ribbon Cutting Celebration was recently held for Latrobe Health & Fitness in Latrobe. Attendees enjoyed Four Seasons beer tasting, wine, appetizers from the Touchdown Club, tours and giveaways. Congratulations to owners Mike and Stacey Molina and Jonathan and Susie Miller. Latrobe Health & Fitness is located at 205 W. Harrison Ave. in Latrobe.
Gale King
WOMAN'S BUSINESS NETWORK (WBN) LATROBE
Tim Schultheis
Carpenter Latrobe Specialty Metals
Dan Krinock Pace Industries — Airo Division
Blair Kucinski Alelphoi USA (retired) Schultheis Electric/T.S.B., Inc.
Gary Siegel Latrobe Bulletin
MaryAnn Singley Excela Health
Christina Sutter Kennametal Inc.
Judy Swigart Greater Latrobe School District
Dr. David Welling Derry Area School District LAYOUT & GRAPHIC DESIGN
Robyn John of Apollo Design Group MEDIA WRITER
Mike Dudurich PHOTOGRAPHY
Carly Hall Photography & Design PRESIDENT
David W. Martin DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & EVENTS
Recent GLLV Ribbon Cutting for Woman's Business Network (WBN) - Latrobe Central Chapter at SpringHill Suites. The event featured a Potato Bar and Happy Hour drink specials and all attendees enjoyed a free session on "De-Cluttering Your Life"! Thanks to Latrobe Mayor Rosie Wolford, Scott Mears - Candidate for Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, GLLV Board Members, Andrea Cuda and Jeff Minkovich and WBN Director Dori Wood and all of the WBN Members.
THE CHAMBER PAGE!
Read The Chamber Page in the Latrobe Bulletin every 4th Friday of the month!
"GOOD MORNING GREATER LATROBE!" Listen Every Friday Morning! LIVE at 8:05 a.m. on 1480wcns.com
Allen Martello
DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP
Denise Martin
AMBASSADOR CHAIR
Dolan Vogle
COMMUNICATIONS INTERN
Brenda Wateska
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