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Join the MBA in celebrating the recent graduates of its professional development, HR and computer training courses
2019-2020 Training Graduates The Manufacturer & Business Association (MBA) recently held a series of luncheons to recognize the graduates of its computer, HR and professional development training programs. Visit www.mbausa.org for complete coverage, as well as information on upcoming MBA training courses.
HR Essential Certification Series – Erie From left: Allison Long, Modern Industries; Jo Ann Smith, Parker LORD Corporation; Kristin Sutton and Kimberli Conroe, UPMC Hamot; and, Barb Snyder, Howard Industries.
HR Essentials Certification Series – Advanced – St. Marys Front row, from left: Hannah Brock, City of St. Marys; Krista Allegretto, Domtar; and Shelia Guisto, Northern Tier Community Action Corp. Back row, from left: Daniel Hinton, Symmco Inc.; Dave Jenkins, Petrex Inc.; Debra Sidelinger, Northern Tier Community Action Corp.; and Michael Anderson, Blue Water Thermal Solution.
HR Essentials Certification Series – Advanced – St. Marys Dianne Blankenberg, Allegheny Valve & Coupling, Inc.
HR Essential Certification Series – Erie From left: Terri Hess, PA Chapter of CACs & MDTs; Stephanie Hajec, Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit; Dianne Blankenberg, Allegheny Valve & Coupling, Inc.; Marques Adams, Robert Benjamin Wiley Community Charter School; Carly Donahue, The Arc of Crawford County, Inc.; Debbie Bates, Accudyn Products Inc.; Rebecca Kutz, Berman Bedding Inc.; Linda Morrison, Erie Retinal Surgery Inc.; and, Bob Rzodkiewicz, Stan’s Garden Center.
HR Essentials Certification Series – Erie From left: Jennifer Tshudy, MBA instructor, and Heidi Carlson, Betts Industries.
HR Essential Certification Series – Erie Front row, from left: Jessy Sullivan, Wesbury; Shannon Huddleston, Plyler Entry Systems; Melissa Damico, Manufacturer & Business Association (MBA); Sonia Puerta, Erie Insurance; and, Brenda Cruz, BNB Financials. Back row, from left: Allison Mattis, Wesbury; Karen Andrews, C&J Industries; Allie Wakley, LECOM; and, Jennifer Tshudy, MBA instructor.
Excel Application Specialist Series – Erie From left: MBA Computer and Digital Media Specialist Casey Naylon and Rebecca Boleratz, Plastek Industries Inc.
Excel Application Specialist Series – Erie From left: MBA Computer and Digital Media Specialist Casey Naylon and Cassey Schweitzer, Silgan Plastics.
Lean – Six Sigma – Erie From left: Marc Neiswonger, Associated Clinical Laboratories, and MBA Training Instructor Ray Davis.
Lean – Six Sigma – Erie From left: Joseph Yarnall, Kelly Conway, Michelle Campbell, Amy Beliveau and Ilona Saraceno, Erie Insurance Group.
Leadership for Team Leaders Series – Erie Front row, from left: Robert Crockett, Keystone Foundry; Paul McDonald and Mike Schwenk, Protective Industries; Coletta Moon and Devin Chaney, Enjet Aero; Kyle Beatty, Commercial Turf Fertilization; and, Emmanuel Castillo, Essentra. Back row, from left: Christy Gresham, Airborn; Jackie Wisniewski, Marquette Savings Bank; Tom Ramsey and Randy Brown, Enjet Aero; Antonio Roman, Commercial Turf Fertilization; Jim Kunkle and John Miller, Enjet Aero; Heather Devlin, Scott Enterprises; and, Lisa Van Riper, Mason Jars Company.
Certified Supervisory Skills Series – Pittsburgh From left: Justin Ridinger, Scott Hess and Mark Bennett, Filtech; Rich Purcell, Penn United Technologies Inc.; Alan Andrews and Paul Murphy, Ellwood City Forge; and, Landon Fleeger, Penn United.
Certified Supervisory Skills Series – Erie Front row, from left: Rich Adams, Country Fair Inc; Robert Vaughn, Erie Strayer; Matthew DiPalma, Modern Industries; Michael Krepps, BASF Corporation; Dan Meyer, All-American Hose; John Boardman, All-American Hose; Michael Young, All-American Hose. Back row, from left: Evick Beltran, Walker Filtration; Marilyn Banderbor, Community Health Net; Nadine Stovall, Community Health Net; Alanna Yungwirth, BASF Corporation; Melissa Hannold, Country Fair Inc; Natasha Catledge, Stairways Behavioral Health; Will Lyons, Stairways Behavioral Health; Dylan Johnson, AllAmerican Hose.
Certified Supervisory Skills Series – Erie Front row, from left: Jane Johnson, Community Health Net; Reda Kent, Plastikos, Inc.; Jonathan Olenick, EmergyCare; Danielle Robison, Acutec Precision Aerospace; Zach Sternberg, Ineos; and, Brandon Platt, Erie Forge & Steel; Jeff Ezzone, Ineos. Second row, from left: Phil Wilson, EmergyCare; Jeff Hickin, Plastikos, Inc.; Ed Butcher, D & E Machining Ltd.; Derek Walsh, Industrial Sales & Mfg. Inc.; Nick Oboczky, and Clint Shaffer, Ineos; and, Eric Householder, Meadville Forging Company. Back row, from left: Bill Martin, Erie Forge & Steel; Wilson Garcia, Stairways Behavioral Health; Robert Wight, Ineos; Ed Flook and Phil Latimer, EmergyCare; Sheila Anderson, ACL; David Ellis, Ineos; and, Anthony Monteforte, Meadville Forging Company.
Certified Supervisory Skills Series – Erie Front row, from left: Christopher Wagner, Amy Kent and Rick Cole, All American Hose; Daniel Lambin, John Cockerill; and, Allison Saxton, All American Hose. Second row, from left: Julie Boam, expErience Children’s Museum; Rachael Sebesta, National Fuel; Kristen Lopian, Betts Industries Inc.; Theresa Farley, Charles Keller II, Andrew Testa, and, Brian Witkowski, Port Erie Plastics Inc. Back row, from left: Rick Tarasovich, Meadville Forging Company; Jason Szymanski, PHB Die Casting; Nick Formanski, Essentra; Randy Kent Jr. and Aaron Thomas, All American Hose; and, Gavin Dinning, Essentra.
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An evening with Michelle Knight.
Moderated by: to be announced April 15th.
Seating is limited - purchase tickets at www.cvcerie.org
As one of the women who escaped from the Cleveland home of Ariel Castro after 11 years of captivity, torture, and abuse, Michelle Knight has risen out of darkness and trauma to captivate audiences around the world with her incredible story of heroism, survival, and healing.
Friday, April 24 th 2020 ◘ Ambassador Conference Center Hosted by Crime Victim Center of Erie County Continuing Education Credits available
The Manufacturer & Business Association (MBA) is proud to showcase our member organizations and to keep them informed on the most current business issues affecting employers in the region. For more information about upcoming networking events or to view the MBA’s photo gallery, visit www.mbausa.org. EVENTS & EXTRAS | NETWORKING & MORE
Bob Ferrando Ford World Sales Manager Craig Murphy (left) accepts an anniversary plaque from the MBA’s Frank Mehler, Bob Ferrando Ford Lincoln is celebrating its 40th year in business in 2020.
The MBA recently took a tour of Betts Industries, a Warren, Pennsylvania-based member company that manufactures lighting equipment and components for the liquid and dry bulk tank truck industry.
Seifert’s Furniture in Erie, Pennsylvania was recently honored by the MBA for its 70th year in business. Seifert’s Furniture has been servicing the region since 1950.
1in5 employed adults experience Domestic Violence
You might not realize how this affects their work life and their job performance.
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Training is available for managers and supervisors to help better understand Domestic Violence and make appropriate referrals.
It’s nice to know that sometimes you don’t have to change a thing.
96% of businesses that choose UPMC Health Plan stay with UPMC Health Plan.
You’ve given a lot of thought to your employees’ health coverage. And you’ve come to a familiar conclusion – nothing’s better than UPMC Health Plan. Choose us for affordable plan options. Full in-network access to UPMC along with other doctors and hospitals in the community. Care when you travel. Service from a designated Health Care Concierge. And health tools that keep up with busy lives and schedules. All this is worth sticking with, don’t you agree? To learn more, visit UPMCHealthPlan.com/employer.
