The Newsletter: November 2017

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NEWsletter Greater Latrobe - Laurel Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce

Reserve your space in the 2018 Chamber Directory & Area Resource Guide! See page 14

The GLLV Chamber of Commerce honored the 2017 chamber award winners at the 72nd Annual Dinner and Awards Celebration presented by Commercial Bank and Trust of PA. Awardees included Lester Sutton (Aggressive Grinding) as the 2017 Community Service Award recipient, Marie Bowers, 2017 Volunteer of the Year, Latrobe Art Center, 2017 Non Profit of the Year, and Dainty Pastry, 2017 Small Business of the Year.

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WELCOME

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72ND ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER

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LESTER SUTTON COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD

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DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES HONORED

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SUTTON, CON’T

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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

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2018 CHAMBER DIRECTORY FORM

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MARIE BOWERS HONORED AS VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

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RIBBON CUTTINGS

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ADVERTISING INFO & EVENTS

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

Chamber Staff

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Allen Martello PRESIDENT

Cathi Gerhard EDITOR

Hannah Kahn MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR

Mike Dudurich MEDIA WRITER

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WELCOME

chamber board of directors Melissa Blystone Valley Dairy Restaurants

Brian Maglosky Kennametal Inc.

VICE CHAIRMAN

Roxann Mullen Donahue Mullen Refrigeration Service

Jeff Minkovich Community Options

Andrea Cuda

Brian Edmiston

Ramada Ligonier

TSI Titanium

Gary Siegel Latrobe Bulletin

TREASURER

George Fetkovich

Maryann White

Saint Vincent College

MaryAnn Singley

Kelly, Sparber, White and Associates, LLC

Mike McDoniel

CHAIRMAN Don Orlando

Saint Vincent College

ASSISTANT TREASURER Jerry Supko

Commercial Bank & Trust of PA SECRETARY Madalyn Kalning

Gutchess Hardwoods

Pace - Airo Division Eric Huttenlocher

Carpenter Latrobe Specialty Metals Madalyn Kalning

Gutchess Hardwoods

Excela Health Judy Swigart

Greater Latrobe School District Cheryl Walters

Derry Area School District Todd Weimer Eastern Westmoreland Career and Technology Center

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72ND ANNUAL DINNER & AWARDS On Monday, October 23rd, the GLLV Chamber honored its 2017 Volunteer of the Year, Non Profit of the Year, Small Business of the Year and Community Service Award Recipient.

Over 200 GLLV Chamber members, staff, and volunteers gathered at the Fred Rogers Center at Saint Vincent College to celebrate all the Chamber has accomplished in 2017, and to honor those who have helped make that success possible.

Thanks to everyone who attended!

2017 Annual Dinner Committee: Jeff Minkovich, Chair Don Orlando Allen Martello Maryann Singley Madalyn Kalning Marie Bowers

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For more information, please contact Taylor at 724.539.9745 or taylor@lescofcu.com or Hannah at 724.537.2671 or hannah@gllv.org Meals are provided by donations received from members of the GLLV Regional Chamber of Commerce, and the dinner is organized by the Chamber’s Young Professionals Group.

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LESTER SUTTON HONORED WITH 2017 COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD

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ester Sutton grew up with a mother who was a registered nurse, a lady who always served others.

Another big early influence in his life was Jack Holloway, his first Little League coach in Florida.

“Jack owned all of the ABC Liquor stores in Florida but was all about compassion and doing things for others,” Sutton said. “He had Easter Egg hunts at his house, was very involved with the Boys Clubs of America. He was an extremely compassionate and caring individual.”

Any wonder then that compassion has become a bedrock to not only his personal but his business life as well?

That trait has led him to a lifetime of helping others and being a big supporter of community efforts that are important to him.

As a result, he was honored with the Greater Latrobe-Laurel Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 2017 Community Service Award.

“If you give your time to help others, it will improve not only your life, but the lives of others as well,” Sutton said. “I would want people to know I care, that I care about people’s lives and I care about our community.”

Sutton is the founder, president and CEO of highly successful Aggressive Grinding Service, Inc. in Latrobe.

He and his wife, Karen, the company’s corporate secretary, began the business 24 years ago with a single machine. Now the company’s work floor is filled with the most high-tech workspaces that are manned by 90 employees working three shifts a day,

five days a week.

Sutton’s childhood was dominated by moves, lots of moves. As a matter of fact, the Suttons moved 25 times in the first 25 years of his parents’ marriage.

His father was an area manager for Kayo Oil Company (part of Coneco) and, as such, was required to relocate a lot.

When he first saw Latrobe, he immediately fell in love with the area. “After living in Florida and Michigan, seeing the mountains here I knew this is where I wanted to live,” Sutton said.

And when he walked into Greater Latrobe High School for the first time, he was hooked.

“My jaw dropped when I came to Latrobe and Latrobe High School,” he admitted. “There was art hanging on the walls. There was an auditorium, a planetarium. I had never seen anything like it. The schools I went to in Florida were the one-room kind in a small building.”

And that began a long-running relationship between Sutton, a GLSD graduate of 1974, and the Greater Latrobe Partners in Education Foundation. He’s a member of the founda-

tion’s board of directors.

He also actively supports the Eastern Westmoreland Career and Technology Center, but for the most part, the philanthropic endeavors that are such a big part of his life are unseen, but greatly appreciated.

“Community service provides a sense of accomplishment when things get done,” Sutton said. “It allows me to help someone achieve their vision or goals. And, often times, it spurs my vision and goals as well. A community is friends, neighbors and relatives; who better to serve and help? When we participate in these projects, we give ourselves the opportunity to learn and grow, to develop new friendships and relationships

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TWO DOWNTOWN LATROBE BUSINESSES HONORED AT CHAMBER DINNER

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t was a love of the arts that led to the founding of the Latrobe Art Center.

It was a love of baking that led to the creation of Dainty Pastry Shoppe, a long-time bakery in downtown Latrobe.

Fitting then that the two entities were honored by the Greater LatrobeLaurel Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce at its 72nd annual dinner.

The Latrobe Art Center will receive the Non-Profit of the Year Award and Dainty Pastry will be given the Small Business of the Year Award.

“It is an honor for the Greater Latrobe Laurel Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce to be able to recognize these two pillars of our community,” commented Don Orlando, chairman of the board of the chamber and director of public relations at Saint Vincent College. “Both are unique success stories that are sustained because of the pride this community takes in supporting its valued, locallyowned businesses and organizations.

We are delighted to shine the spotlight on them.”

The doors of the LAC opened June 15, 2002, thanks in large part to the efforts of Nancy Rogers Crozier, the sister of Fred Rogers, and the late Elizabeth Hazlett.

“They had the vision to create an art center in downtown Latrobe where local artists could show their work,” said Jim Okonak, Executive Director of the McFeely-Rogers Foundation. “They were both artists, good friends and fellow Presbyterians. They felt they had to do something for the art community. They felt there needed to be a place to gather, a place to showcase local artistry.”

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For the last 15 years, the Art Center has done just that. Plenty of locally-product works of art have been displayed, bought and sold over that time, but it hasn’t been just local artists who have graced the walls of LAC. “We’ve brought in nationally known artists as well,” said Lee Markowsky, LAC President of the Board. “One thing is for sure, though, the local talent is unbelievable. In my business, I travel a lot and hands down, the LAC is one of the best I’ve ever been to.”

A key part of the art center’s mission is its community outreach that touches the lives of youngsters, those with special needs and the population in general.

“This award is great recognition by the community,” Okonak said. “The Art Center is a factor, it’s a place for Latrobe and the Laurel Highlands.

One thing we’ve learned is that you just don’t know what students or even adults get out of visiting. The experience changes lives and that’s something we’re very proud of.”

Not far up the street from the Latrobe Art Center is Dainty Pastry Shoppe. It would be difficult to find a company that better fits the description of “family business.”

The sweet shop at 639 Depot Street is celebrating 70 years of existence this November and the third generation of the Colaianne family is now running the business. It all began in 1947 when Robert N. Colaianne began baking in a garage behind Miller Street and sold baked goods from the Hagan’s Ice Cream store on Main Street.

Colaianne’s son, Robert J., took

over the business in 1971 and the shop moved to its present location in 1975. In 1994, the business became the property of Robert J.’s four children: R. Curtis, James A, David L. and their sister Cathy Kasper, who moved out of the area in 2003.

Both the elder Colaianne and his wife, Juanita, are still active, while their sons do the heavy lifting, which includes working an average of 70 hours a week, most of that during the overnight hours.

“We’re still active, but we’re not here nearly as much as the boys are,” said Juanita, who like her husband is in her mid-80s. “Yes, the hours are long for the boys but they really enjoy their work. Pride in our product has given us a good name in our community.”

She said the business employs 26 people, include five bakers, a cookie maker, two cleanup persons and five clerks.

The Colaiannes have established themselves as big contributors to the community, mostly through food donations to churches and volunteer organizations. They offer free communion bread to all churches who want it.

They provide donations for Crop Walk volunteers and now provide meals for Easter and Christmas as well.

“One of the purposes of this dinner is to truly recognize those who have made an impact and difference in and around our communities,” said Allen Martello, president of the GLLV Chamber, “We are so lucky to have these two great organizations in Latrobe, and it is truly our pleasure to recognize all that they have accomplished.”

Lee Markosky, Board President of the Latrobe Art Center accepts the 2017 Non Profit of the Year award (above).

Brothers Jim and Kurt Colaianne accept the 2017 Small Business of the Year award on behalf of Dainty Pastry Shoppe.

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SUTTON (FROM PAGE 7) and improve our community along the way.”

It’s that same outlook on life that Sutton brings to his company, which specializes in serving the aerospace, industrial, mining and construction, oil and gas and transportation markets. AGS has achieved success with a unique combination of quality and speed that allows it to regularly exceed customers’ expectations.

“Our employees have always been our highest priority,” Sutton said.

“We’re very goal-oriented, both as a company and as individuals. If the employees achieve their goals, the company benefits. We have a great group of employees.”

He laughed when he said that when he started AGS he was in his 30s and said he would never have more than five employees.

“I had some very meager goals when I started,” Sutton said. “What it’s grown to, I couldn’t have envisioned at the time. I guess shocked would be the best word to describe it.”

At age 60, Sutton has become less of the micro-manager he was earlier in his career. He has relied more on employees like his general manager of 13 years, Nicole Luttner.

“I’m no longer setting the goals and vision for the company,” he said.

“I’m passing the torch (to his management team) and my role is to take the experience that I have and help them achieve their goals. My goal is to draw

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out of them their goals and vision.

“We had a retreat last year for our management team and they set goals for the company. They laid out a fiveyear plan that included 10 percent growth over that time. We surpassed that this year. The lesson to them is setting the vision, doing the planning, establishing the teamwork and you can see just how successful you can be.”

Sutton’s inclusion on the list of past Community Service Award winners, a list that includes Fred Rogers, Arnold Palmer, Doc Giffin, and Ice Cream Joe Greubel, is very special to him.

“It’s an honor to be recognized alongside some of my mentors who have received this award, especially

Fred Rogers,” Sutton said. “Mr. Rogers was a catalyst for many of the things we enjoy in this community. His compassion, vision and determination made dreams a reality, always emphasizing imagination and dreams.”

“Lester Sutton honors us by allowing us to honor him,” commented Don Orlando, director of public relations at Saint Vincent College, and chairman of the board of the Greater Latrobe Laurel Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce. “He represents all that we cherish in this community and is the best example of what young people with ideas and ambition can accomplish. He has enjoyed his own life and work and he has enhanced the quality of life for everyone who lives here.”

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SHOPPING THE GREENSBURG WAREHOUSE OUTLET SUPPORTS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

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he Greensburg Warehouse households donate their old furniOutlet is one of our more ture or cabinets when they are being unique, local thrift stores. Lo- replaced. Old tools that have been cated in the WOW Outlets inherited or collected dust in a basePlaza near the Westmoreland Mall, ment for years also commonly find the Warehouse Outlet sells build- their way into the Warehouse Outlet. ing materials, tools, paint, and gently Contractors and other professional used furniture. What makes it unusu- tradesmen will often bring extra maal is that it is part of Central Westmo- terial or the still usable material that reland Habitat for Humanity. was uninstalled. Then retailers, from The use of “social enterprise” to furniture stores to the big hardware support charitable work is nothing stores will often donate scratch and new, but it is still often unfamiliar to dent merchandise, customer returns, the public. A charity, such as Habitat and or just slow moving inventory. for Humanity, runs a business but in- One major retail donor reports saving stead of the business passing profits tens of thousands of dollars in dison to shareholders or owners, the posal fees by donating useable, but revenue after expense (profits!) are unsellable, inventory to Habitat for used to support the charity. This helps Humanity. to provide a steady cash flow to the One of the most common quesGet quote today from: charity while reducing the amount of ations that Habitat gets about the time spent fundraising. store is, who is it for? The answer is In Habitat’s case donations come the store is for EVERYONE! Store Brian Ethat Panichelle from all variety of sources. Many Manager, Sean B. P. Insurance Inc. Kunkle, explains “The

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The warehouse store is a revenue producing arm of Central Westmoreland Habitat for Humanity that helps support the organization’s mission through resale of new and used home improvement and renovation materials.

Much of our inventory is donated by manufacturers, stores, contractors and individuals. Our wide selection of new and gently used merchandise is often donated because it is overstocked or discontinued by suppliers.

Items are typically sold at a discount of 25-75% below retail. All of the proceeds support the construction and critical repair of homes in Westmoreland County.

DONATE!

When you donate items to our store, it is re-sold with proceeds benefiting construction of decent, affordable homes. We accept cabinets, furniture, flooring, appliances, plumbing and more.

Unfortunately, we do not accept mattresses, clothing, firearms or items in need of repair. Our Store Manager may also limit items throughout the year if a large inventory builds up.

Donations are tax deductible and can be brought to the store during our regular hours. To schedule a pick-up by one of our drivers or if you have questions about your donation, call 724.219.3736.

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VISITOR & INFORMATION CENTER Please complete the form below and return it to the Chamber no later than November 15th for inclusion in this year’s Membership Directory and Area Resource Guide!

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MARIE BOWERS HONORED AS 2017 VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

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assionate. Energetic. Committed.

Those are just three of the words used to describe Marie Bowers, the Greater Latrobe-Laurel Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Volunteer of the Year.

She received that award Monday, Oct. 23 at the 72nd GLLV Annual Dinner.

“I’m not surprised in the least that Marie is receiving this award,” said Todd Weimer, who succeeded Bowers as the administrative director at the Eastern Westmoreland Career and Technology Center. “She was consumed by making EWCTC the best it could be. And like everything she’s involved with, she was all in.”

Bowers retired in June of 2016 after 37 years in education, 14 in the leadership position at EWCTC. She answered the call of the GLLV chamber, however, and took on a new challenge. She had previously served on the GLLV board of directors.

“I retired on June 30 and started my volunteer role with the chamber in October,” Bowers said. “Retirement didn’t last long.”

She served as the board of director’s liaison, guiding the chamber through a change of leadership and staffing.

“We had to restructure the organization and the budget,” Bowers said.

“We learned how to run an organization in a way that was sustainable long term. But having worked in education as I did, doing that is nothing new.”

Part of that restructuring included mentoring chamber interim president Allen Martello and membership coordinator Hannah Kahn, re-designing job descriptions and continuing the chamber’s mission of service in the

region.

“Having Marie around as a mentor, a resource, and a key volunteer helped guide the Chamber through a pivotal time,” said Allen Martello, president of the GLLV Chamber of Commerce, “Marie has been essential to our long-term planning and goal setting models, and I can personally say that she has helped me grow to where I am today!”

“My role as a volunteer was to coordinate activities of the organization and staff during the transition,” Bowers said. “Along with Allen and Hannah, we worked as a team to stabilize the budget, reorganize responsibilities and protocols, procedures and goals to ensure continued success.”

She’s been a volunteer teacher, volunteered with the Rotary, the Saltsburg Library (where she lives), does consulting for Vo-Tech in Fayette County and, most recently, volunteered for the Hilary Clinton presidential campaign in Indiana County.

Derry Area Superintendent of Schools Cheryl Walters developed a friendship with Bowers over the years as the two worked on projects that involved the district and EWCTC. “I got to know her quite well and her passion for education and students was special,” Walters said. “Her insight and how she works in such a selfless manner for the students is impressive. The work she did at CTC, well, she was just outstanding.”

Bowers has noted on several occasions the parallels between what she did at EWCTC and what the GLLV does, “bringing business and education together, creating an environment ripe for economic growth combined with workforce development.”

“I retired last year and feel blessed

to have an opportunity to serve an organization I feel so strongly about,” she said. “It’s quite an honor to be recognized and appreciated, but I honestly don’t feel worthy. The whole organization, besides just two paid staff, is made up of volunteers who dedicate their talents to the chamber and its events. I will humbly accept this award on behalf of all of them.”

“Marie was heaven sent,” commented Don Orlando, director of public relations at Saint Vincent College and chairman of the board of the GLLV Regional Chamber of Commerce. “Marie responded to my call for volunteer assistance at a critical time in our history. Her extensive experience in education, coupled with her supervisory leadership experience and understanding of the chamber dynamic based on her previous service on the board of directors and her commitment to community service, combined to provide the chamber with a valuable volunteer who made a difference in so many ways. We are indebted to her for all that she did to support the long-term development of the chamber.”

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Students from other colleges and universities and area business owners interested in learning more about franchising may enroll at a special discounted tuition cost of $529 per credit for the three-credit course at more than a 50-percent discount of the undergraduate tuition rate.

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RIBBON CUTTINGS Pictured from Top: Bishop Connare Center Unity Memorials

For more information about scheduling a ribbon cutting for a grand opening or anniversary celebration at your business, please contact GLLV Membership Coordinator Hannah Kahn at 724-5537-2671, ext 102!

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IN THE NEWSLETTER Communicate directly with other businesses in our powerful GLLV Chamber network!

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EVENTS wednesday, nov 8 business after hours @5:05pm Champion lakes golf club

monday, nov 13 marketing & PR Committee @ 4:30 pM GLLV visitor & information center

monday, nov 14 ambassador meeting @ 4:00pm GLLV visitor & information center

thursday, nov 16 chamber “Mimosa� breakfast @ 7:30am carol & Daves roadhouse, ligonier

Saturday, nov 18 kickoff to giving dinner @ 12pm holy family parish social hall

thursday, nov 23 Thanksgiving visitor center closed

friday, nov 24 light up night and christmas parade 11am - 8pm in downtown latrobe GLLV visitor & information center CLosed

Tuesday, dec 5 new member orientation @ 4:30 pm GLLV visitor & information center

wednesday, dec 13 business after hours ugly sweater party @ 5:05pm SpringHill Suites by Marriott

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