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Chamber Announces New Board Members By Mike Dudurich

The second anniversary of the rebirth of the Greater LatrobeLaurel Valley Community Chamber of Commerce is on the horizon and, as has been the case each step of the way, change continues to be the byword. There was a change in the physical location for the GLLV office, from an obscure location in Latrobe to a prime spot along Route 30. There was a name change, a logo change, a change in attitude, a change in staff and a change in commitment to the chamber’s increased footprint.

And now, for the first time, there will be a change in the makeup of the board of the directors. The 21-person board is a volunteer organization, made up of leaders from business, industry and education, who have great interest and commitment to not only the city of Latrobe but to the region as well. Seven new directors will be seated as 2016 arrives: Bob Demangone, VicePresident at Arnold Palmer Enterprises, Inc.; Jerry Supko, Vice-President Community Relationship Officer at Commercial Bank & Trust of Pa.; Brian Edmiston, Safety Manager/Human Resources

at TSI Titanium, Kevin Nowe, Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel at Kennametal, Inc., Melissa Blystone, President of Valley Dairy, Gabe Monzo, Executive Director of the Westmoreland County Airport Authority, Marshall Haines, President of Pace - Airo Division, Eric 2016 GLLV Board Chairman Don Orlando Huttenlocher, Manager (Saint Vincent College) and Vice Chair of Human Resources, Andrea Cuda (Ramada Ligonier). Latrobe Operations for tive leadership. Don Orlando, Carpenter Latrobe Speciality Director, Public Relations at Metals, and Cheryl Walters, Saint Vincent College will be Superintendent of the Derry the chairman; Andrea Cuda, Area School District. owner of the Ramada Inn in In addition to the new Ligonier, the vice-chair; and directors, the GLLV board Madelyn Kalning, Human will also have new execu-

Check presentation to Blackburn Center By Mike Dudurich

It was a beautiful late September morning when 20 women gathered at Glengarry Golf Links for the Greater LatrobeLaurel Valley Community Chamber of Commerce’s inaugural Golf & Gab. Plenty of golf shots were hit, lots of gab and laughter was had and money was raised for a good cause. On the monthly Good Morning Latrobe radio show on WCNS 1480, GLLV president David Martin and director of membership Denise Martin presented Ann Emmerling, executive director of Blackburn Center, with a check for $500 from the golf event. “This is just wonderful and we are so grateful to those who participated and contributed to this,” Emmerling said. “This money will go directly into the services we provide for continuing support to people in the most need.” Blackburn Center, located in Greensburg, is an orga-

Chamber President David Martin presents check to Blackburn Center Executive Director Ann Emmerling, along with GLLV Director of Membership Denise Martin, Blackburn Center Board Vice President Jerry Supko, and GLLV Media Writer Mike Dudurich.

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ly known as the Westmoreland Alliance Against Rape, answered its first phone call locally Dec. 6, 1976. continued on page 16

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WEDNESDAY, FEB 10 • 5:05-6:35PM • LATROBE

"BUSINESS AFTER HOURS"

PRESENTED BY FIRST COMMONWEALTH BANK

@ Dino's Sports Lounge Latrobe

TUESDAY, FEB 16 • 10AM • LATROBE

GRAND OPENING & PHOTO RIBBON CUTTING @ Cadillac Laser Center Latrobe

THURSDAY, FEB 18 • 7:30AM • LATROBE

CHAMBER A.M. NETWORKING BREAKFAST @ Denny's Restaurant Latrobe

TUESDAY, FEB 23 • 9AM • LATROBE

CHAMBER UNIVERSITY - "MINIMIZING HR PROBLEMS" @ Aristotle Auditorium at Kennametal Technology Center

WEDNESDAY, FEB 24 • 10AM • GREENSBURG

RIBBON CUTTING & RENOVATION CELEBRATION @ Mt. View Specialty Care

WEDNESDAY, FEB 24 • 5-6:30PM • GREENSBURG

OPEN HOUSE TOUR & MIXER @ Greensburg YMCA & J Corks

THURSDAY, FEB 25 • 5:15PM • LATROBE

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS GROUP "I <3 NETWORKING" WINE MIXER @ Lesco Federal Credit Union

WEDNESDAY, MAR 9 • 5:05-6:35PM • LIGONIER

"BUSINESS AFTER HOURS"

PRESENTED BY FIRST COMMONWEALTH BANK

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THURSDAY, MAR 17 • 7:30AM • GREENSBURG

CHAMBER A.M. NETWORKING BREAKFAST @ Hampton Inn Greensburg

SATURDAY, MAR 19 • 12PM • GREENSBURG

RIBBON CUTTING & GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION @ Colour Magic

SATURDAY, MAR 19 • 2PM • LATROBE

BOWLING FOR DARCEE @ Lincoln Lanes, Latrobe

Become a Red Cross Volunteer You can make a difference every day. Volunteers are needed for our area’s Disaster Action (DAT) Team. Be a part of a team that provides help to people affected by disasters ranging from house fires to hurricanes by providing food, shelter, essential relief supplies, comfort and hope. When disaster strikes, Red Cross workers are ready. We also need volunteers for community outreach and educa-

tion, fundraising and chapter support. Nationally, the American Red Cross responds to almost 70,000 emergencies each year and provides emergency assistance to families affected by those disasters. To complete a volunteer application, go to www.redcross.org and choose “Ways to Help”. Or, contact your local Volunteer Specialist at 814-262-3171, or sandy.cook@redcross.org.

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Visitor Center Celebrates One Year It was just a year ago that the GLLV Chamber of Commerce opened the doors of the Visitor & Information Center. The lights were turned on as a group of local dignitaries, politicians and board members came to Sharky’s Plaza to view the sparkling new facility for the first time. A great first impression was made on those first-night visitors and, in reality, the thousands of visitors who came through the door the first year. The VIC means many things to many people but most importantly it has played an

important role in Chamber President David Martin and his staff doing the work they have done for Chamber members. “I think the new office speaks highly of the revival of the Chamber itself,” Westmoreland County Commissioner Ted Kopas, one of the opening-night visitors, said. “It visually shows the unique assets of the region. It has a little bit of everything.” The Neighborhood Visitor & Information Center is open to the public Monday – Friday 10am-5pm and Saturday 10am2pm.

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CHAIRMAN

Don Orlando Saint Vincent College VICE CHAIRMAN

Andrea Cuda Ramada Ligonier TREASURER

Maryann White Kelly, Sparber, White and Associates, LLC ASSISTANT TREASURER

Jerry Supko Commercial Bank & Trust of PA SECRETARY

Madalyn Kalning Gutchess Hardwoods IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR

Paul Puleo First National Bank

Melissa Blystone

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New Board Members Elected

Resources Manager, Gutchess Hardwoods, Inc. the secretary. Maryann White-Helfferich, partner at Kelly, Sparber, White & Associates will remain in her role as treasurer. Paul Puleo, First National Bank of PA, Senior VP & Corporate Sales Manager, chairman the past two years, will become the immediate past chairman. “It is my privilege to accept leadership of this organization at the most exciting point in its history,” said Orlando. “We want to continue the upswing this year, expanding our membership and make that membership even more valuable. We are very cognizant that we need to give back to our members and we’re going to do everything we can to give back to our members small and large.” The highest profile change was the move to the shiny new VIC in Sharky’s Plaza on Route 30. “One of the biggest changes we’ve seen from the GLLV Chamber over the last year and one that has had the greatest impact is the new Visitor and Information Center,” said Cuda. “It’s made the Chamber more visible in the community, it’s created a new level of value for members in that it offers an additional information outlet for our local businesses, and of

course it serves as a welcome center to visitors in the area.” Kalning was effusive in her praise of what has been accomplished in the two years of the reborn chamber. “It has been phenomenal, a complete transformation,” she said. “I’m not taking anything away from what it was before, but I think the community has seen how it has been restored, how much more visible it has become. And the community has become involved.” That increased involvement has led to a rise in interest to be part of the board. “I was on the board for eight years previously,” Monzo said. “It’s a good time to be on this board now. As I was taught a long time ago, business breeds business and with how things are going in the area, we’re in the driver’s seat. This is an exciting time for our region and I’d be more than willing to help in whatever way I can. Being on this board gives us the ability to receive information about people’s needs regarding transportation.” Whirlwind, exciting, rejuvenating. All are words that have described the chamber’s rebirth. The new directors enter the board with enthusiasm and interest, that was obvious at a recent board meeting attended by both incoming and

outgoing members. Like everyone else, Puleo has enjoyed the ride from the chairman’s chair, but knows that it wasn’t all that long ago that things looked much different. “It’s been a very quick two years,” he said. “When I came on board, the first meeting I attended there was a vote to merge (with the Westmoreland Chamber of Commerce). The next thing you know we went back to being independent, we hired new staff and created new excitement and reasons to be a part of the Chamber. We turned the place upside down, everything changed. We woke up our chamber, reinvented it.” Sitting on recent accomplishments, however, isn’t an option. That’s why a strategic planning session for 2016 and beyond was held in November and the “new” board will hit the ground running when the calendar rolls over. “Having a functional Chamber of Commerce in general is extremely beneficial for local businesses,” said Demangone. “What has excited me is the idea of surrounding communities being on the same team, something that will be beneficial in the future for everyone.”

Valley Dairy Restaurants

Marie Bowers Eastern Westmoreland Career and Technology Center

Roxann Mullen Donahue Mullen Refrigeration Service

Brian Edmiston TSI Titanium

George Fetkovich Saint Vincent College

Marshall Haines Pace - Airo Division

Eric Huttenlocher Carpenter Latrobe Specialty Metals

Madalyn Kalning Gutchess Hardwoods

Jeff Minkovich DiSalvo's Station Restaurant

Gabe Monzo Westmoreland County Airport Authority

Kevin Nowe Kennametal Inc.

Gary Siegel Latrobe Bulletin

MaryAnn Singley Excela Health

Judy Swigart

Greater Latrobe School District

Cheryl Walters Derry Area School District MEDIA WRITER

Mike Dudurich DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & EVENTS

Allen Martello DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP

Denise Martin COMMUNICATIONS INTERNS

Courtney Kahl Hannah Kiesel Jocelyn Stas PRESIDENT

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Fort Ligonier to undergo renvoations

February and March Business After Hours The Chamber recently announced locations for the February and March Business After Hours (presented by First Commonwealth Bank). Join us on Wednesday, February 10th at Dino's Sports Lounge in Latrobe, and on Wednesday, March 9th at Ligonier Tavern in Ligonier. Business After Hours has become the MUST ATTEND monthly networking event. FREE appetizers, cash bar, spot-

light tables, GIVEAWAYS, and networking! January's BAH brought in over 100 Chamber Members. Don't forget to bring plenty of business cards to hand out, as well as to get stamped to win prizes. Spotlight tables are also available on a first-come firstserve basis and typically SELL OUT! Contact the Chamber to reserve yours today.

The GLLV Chamber is proud to debut Chamber University! This value-added, continuing education series is offered FREE to all Chamber Members

($25 for non-members). Join us from 9:00am - 10:30am at the Aristotle Auditorium at Kennametal Technology Center on Tuesday, February

• Ligonier Tavern (Ligonier) • Planet Fitness Latrobe (Unity Township) • Pap’s Family Restaurant & Sports Lounge (Blairsville) • Ligonier Valley Historical Society & Compass Inn Museum (Laughlintown) • Hansley’s Pub & Grille (Ligonier) • Castle Co-Packers LLC (Latrobe)

• Gingerbread Man Running Company (Greensburg) • DMHI Home Inspections (Derry) • S&S Communication Services, Inc. (Acme) • Woodforest National Bank (Unity Township) • Cadillac Laser Center (Latrobe) • Griffin Maintenance Supply (Latrobe) • Howard Hanna Real Estate Services / Sharon

A multi-phase project, which includes renovation, restoration, and the addition of a history education center was announced at Fort Ligonier. Renovation of the 50+ year old museum building will included necessary updates to the electrical, HVAC, and communication systems; creation of "The Washing Gallery," to house

the Fort's spectactular collection of George Washington objects in one area; installation of audio and visual enhancements; a redesigned History Gallery and Museum Store; and development of a basementlevel research library and collections storage area. Ground-breaking is scheduled to commence this spring.

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Joseph Horency, Greater Latrobe Program Coordinator for the Directions Program from The Advisors LLC, and David Martin, GLLV Chamber President.

It’s been a staple of the Greater Latrobe-Laurel Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Education Committee for over 20 years. That’s a long time for anything to last, but the Directions program, presented by Pace Industries - Airo Division, has not only lasted, it is flourishing. The purpose of Directions is to help students understand

that the decisions they make today have make a significant impact on future opportunities, including education, career and potential income. “It has morphed into a lot of things over the years. But it has kept its core and we try to adapt as much as we can but stay with the core,” said Tim Bates, head of the Chamber’s Economic Education

Committee and the Business Analyst for the Small Business Development Center at Saint Vincent College. The program is for Greater Latrobe ninth graders and Derry Area eighth graders. Area business and industry leaders make presentations about how they reached their positions, what sort of opportunities are available in the area, and get students thinking about the future. “The students have become more interested, they’re curious,” said Taylor Kilmer of the Education Committee and Marketing Specialist at Lesco Federal Credit Union. Four local business people – Dino DeCario of Dino’s Sports Lounge, Randy Redinger of Randy Redinger & Sons Auto Service, Chris Reddick of State Farm Insurance and Sarah Crispin-Thomas of State Farm Insurance, were interviewed and videotaped discussing the program. Directions is not a four-year

focused program, but is more future-focused. It has become a part of the curriculums at both schools and is welcomed in both places. “I think we have a good thing going in both districts,” Bates said. “For them to allow us to come in and be part of the learning process is great. We’ve had great volunteer participation through the years as well. We get a lot of repeat volunteers, too.” Kilmer seconded that. “We really couldn’t do this without our chamber friends and the community.” "This Chamber's commitment to career-focused programs for students in our local schools has been a long standing tradition," said GLLV president David Martin. "Directions is a special program. It gives local business leaders a chance to talk with area students and get them thinking about career options. We are very thankful for Pace Industries in Loyalhanna and TSI Titanium in Derry supporting the program again this year."

Golf Classic makes check presentation The 26th playing of the GLLV Chamber Golf Classic was the biggest and most successful in its history. The field was an early sellout at Latrobe Country Club and the day was a financial success, creating a sizable donation for the event’s beneficiary, the Greater Latrobe Partners in Education Foundation. That contribution was made official Feb. 5 during the Chamber's monthly radio show on WCNS. President David Martin presented a $7,500 check to Jessica Golden, Director of the GLPIEF Development Office and board member Dorothy Staffen, District Administrator for state senator Kim Ward. "The event was re-designed two years ago to support the chamber's long-running career-

focused educational programs in the Greater Latrobe and Derry Area School districts," said Martin. "Considering our relationship with the GLPIEF, it seemed natural to include them as a co-benefactor and help support their great mission." “The golf event is a fantastic and wonderful community

event and the partnership we have with the Chamber is very important, one we value very much,” Golden said. It was also announced that the 27th golf classic will be held July 15 at Latrobe Country Club and that Arnold Palmer will once again be the honorary chairman of the event. “Last year was the most

successful event since I’ve been connected with it,” said Jerry Supko, vice-president commercial relationships officer at Commercial Bank & Trust of PA and golf classic committee chairman. “We look forward to building on last year’s momentum as we prepare for this year.” Having Palmer as the honorary chairman adds to the status of the event, but the golf classic is big for him too, because it involves two things close to his heart: golf and education. “The success of the Greater Latrobe-Laurel Valley Golf Classic is very gratifying to me,” Palmer said. “Having the course at Latrobe Country Club filled with golfers contributing to the education of our children in our local school districts is a great thing.”

Education Committee presents Directions

Celebrate the Holiday’s at DiSalvo’s Station Christmas Eve Dinner Latrobe Reality Tour - Calling Volunteers! Thanksgiving Day Buffet

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“We thought the Golf & Gab would be a fun ladies event,” said Denise Martin, the chamber’s director of membership. “And when we were deciding on a non-profit, we just thought the Blackburn Center was a great one. The work they do and issues they deal with affect all of us in some way and we just felt strongly about supporting them. The bottom line was we knew what we were doing was bringing attention and value in their work with such serious issues.” Thirty-two people make up the staff at Blackburn Center today, and that staff provides top-flight service to victims involved in very unfortunate and tragic situations. And as much as hands-on service is a top priority for the organization, education holds the same

fundraiser of the year is the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event. It will be held April 16 at St. Clair Park in Greensburg. The signature event for the center is Westmoreland County’s march to stop rape, sexual assault and all forms of gender violence. Participation has grown from 300 to 900 in 2014 and 1,100 in 2015. Registration is available online at www.blackburncenter.org or by calling 724-8379540, ext. 144. “We’re so grateful to the Chamber for their efforts with the golf event,” Emmerling said. “It’s hard for us to do something like this because we just don’t have the staff. We’ve had a long-standing relationship with the Chamber and the staff has been wonderful. There are different opportunities now in terms of visibility and it’s great.”

sort of value. Emmerling touched on that when speaking about Golf & Gab. “I think people had a great time that day. It also gave us the opportunity to get information out in front of people,” she said. “With an event like that, it’s a win-win. It’s a nice day, a fun day and we’re able to get the word out to people.” She said they reach 15,000 people a year through their education efforts. That not only makes people aware of what Blackburn Center does and offers, but also helps them raise funds. “We realize that people may have heard about us, but if they didn’t need our services, they may not have retained much of what they heard,” she said. “It’s not at the top of their minds. These sorts of things enable us to share information.” Blackburn Center’s biggest

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