August 2015 - Somerset County Chamber of Commerce
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August 2015 - Somerset County Chamber of Commerce
P R O G R E S S SOMERSET COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Networking Businesses to Enhance Economic Opportunities Leadership County looking for new recruits JOBSomerset FAIR BOASTS VARIETY OF PARTICIPANTS See See Page Page 22 45 years of antiques Dive into Annual Dinner Evening showcases Somerset Lake, local products Join the Somerset County Chamber of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will be the of Commerce for this year’s 74th Annual guest speaker for this year’s dinner. Dinner Tuesday, Nov. 18 at Seven Springs The evening, which offers great Mountain Resort. The evening will begin networking opportunities, a menu with a reception at 5:30 p.m., followed highlighting local products and by dinner at 7 p.m. in the resort’s Exhibit recognition of the Chamber’s Annual Hall. Award winners, is sure to be a This year’s dinner theme will memorable occasion, and it can center on Somerset Lake. be made even greater through In 1954, the Chamber your participation. Donate a purchased land for the gift basket or an item to be creation of the lake north included in a basket in the of Somerset Borough. The popular “Parade of Baskets.” following year, the Chamber We encourage donors to make turned over the deed to the their donations unique. There Fishmore Commission are no limitsforortherestrictions on OnPennsylvania display: Each August, than 100 dealers line the streets of Uptown Somerset annual Somerset and Show. construction Somerset Lake Antique This year’sof event will be held Aug. 8 from 8 a.m.donations, to 4 p.m. but the more unique and fun began. Today, activists are working to prizes make the most lasting impressions. preserve Somerset Lake, which has Donations are due by Nov. 7. been identified as a Biological Diversity As an added bonus this year, guests Area in the Somerset County Natural can supplement their dinner experience More than 100 dealers from more than Antique Show,their sponsored by horizons the Somerset Heritage Inventory, and expand culinary with three states are expected to converge on County Chamber of Commerce, is free and as a recreational, an exclusive chef’s demonstration and th the streets of Uptown Somerset for the 45and free parking is available on the lower levels environmental tasting with Seven Springs Executive Annual Somerset Antique Show on Aug. 8. ofChef the Somerset Countyfrom parking on educational resource Sandro Marcato 4 togarage 5:15 p.m. This popular show, held 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., East Catherine Street. The event will be for the local in the resort’s Wintergreen Room. Tickets annually draws an estimated 5,000 visitors held rain or shine and those attending are community. are $50 and seating is limited. to the region and The offers something for asked pleaseyou’ll leave join their us petsfor at home. Chamber is pleased Weto hope the 2014 everyone, from furniture, toys and sports Vendor spaces are still available to announce that Mary Jo Annual Dinner. Please RSVP to by the memorabilia to jewelry, Chamber at reservations (814) 445-6431 Myers,glassware, sponsor books of the contacting Chamber the by Nov. 11. No will and more. [email protected]. USS Somerset and wife orbe accepted after Nov. 14. In addition to theofantiques on display, the The Chamber seeking volunteers to retired Gen. Richard Contact is thealsoChamber for more event also includes an Antique & Classic help before, during and after the show. If Myers, former Chairman information or to RSVP. Car Show from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Somerset you or your group would like to volunteer, Trust Co. parking lot on West Main Street. contact the Chamber. A variety of food vendors will also be For more information on the Antique & available at various locations. Classic Car Show, call Somerset Trust Co. Admission to the 45th Annual Somerset at (814) 443-9200. Popular show returns to Somerset Aug. 8 august NOVEMBER 2015 2014 Seminar highlights Eighth Annual Pittsburgh Zooon tourism’s impact Safari region’s economy Thursday, August 13 The Somerset County Chamber of Commerce, the Somerset County Commissioners and Somerset County’s Gateway Communities team are pleased 5 pm to 9 pm to host economist Dr. Steve Morse as heFREE presents,ADMISSION “Tourism Works For Somerset WITH WRISTBAND County” at 4 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Somerset Wristbands Historical Center. available while supplies Morse will identify last and discuss the Wristbands available at top thethree reasons Somerset County why tourism plays Chamber of Commerce and Morse Steve an important Somerset Countyrole branches Somerset Trust Co. economic in ofSomerset County’s development. He will share strategies onContact how communities andatregions similar the Chamber to(814) Somerset County have leveraged 445-6431 for possible transportation. their bus unique tourism attributes to Reservations must be made by Aug. 1. position themselves for future economic development. Morse will also discuss how the arts, culture, history and location of outdoor adventure tourism This event into opportunities can be leveraged is made higher quality of life factors attracting possible by: new businesses, entrepreneurs and expanding current business offerings. This free event is open to anyone interested in better understanding the economic impact of tourism in Somerset County. It is especially important that those actively involved in the tourism industry attend. For more information or to register, contact the Somerset County Chamber of Commerce at (814) 445-6431. Chamber looking for new leaders Member News New year of Leadership Somerset County begins in September Recruitment is underway for the 2015-2016 class of Leadership Somerset County. This unique, 10-month program is designed to nurture new community and business leaders by providing an overview of specific areas of the region and to prepare them to face future challenges, thereby ensuring Somerset County is led by able, resourceful individuals. The class begins with an overnight retreat at Indian Lake Resort in September. This two-day, teambuilding and networking session allows participants to meet and bond with their fellow classmates and is facilitated by professors from Allegany College of Maryland. Their enthusiastic approach sets the tone for the remainder of the program. Other sessions are typically held on the third Wednesday of each month and focus on a variety of topics, including: community and economic development, local government, the judicial system, business development, healthcare, education, energy and natural resources, nonprofit organizations and our heritage and quality of life. Each session features qualified panelists who share their expertise in these chosen areas and give complete overviews of the issues they face. Class participants also take part in communityoriented group projects before the course culminates in a graduation ceremony in June. For more information on the Leadership Somerset County program, contact the Chamber at (814) 445-6431 or info@somersetcountychamber. com as well as any Leadership alum. Information is also available online at www.somersetcountychamber.com/ SomersetCounty/Leadership.aspx Scholarships are available for small businesses and non-profit organizations. Class size is limited and applications should be received by the Chamber no later than Tuesday, Sept. 1. Participants can expect dividends Penn National Insurance has announced a 6 percent dividend for the third program year of the ChamberChoice Business Insurance program. Members of the Somerset County Chamber of Commerce and other chambers across the Commonwealth that placed their insurance coverage with Penn National Insurance during the 2013-14 program year and remained chamber members and policyholders through the end of the program year will receive a dividend Dividends: Penn National Insurance agents Chad Mosholder and Jack Mosholder joined Somerset County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ron Aldom and Penn National Insurance Commercial Lines Territory Manager Christine Koepelle in announcing a $3.3 million dividend. equal to 6 percent of their total premium. The dividend amounts to be paid total more than $1.3 million, bringing the total dividends returned to the business community to over $3.30 million. 2 Company sold: In July, DeVilbiss Healthcare, Somerset, was acquired by Drive Medical, a manufacturer of durable medical equipment based in Port Washington, New York. The new company will eventually be known as Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare. Richard Kocinski, former CEO of DeVilbiss Healthcare and current CEO of Drive’s Chad manufacturing, has been named managing director of DeVilbiss. Schools nominated: Meyersdale Area School District and Rockwood Area School District are among the finalists in the running to receive $10,000 and $25,000 grants through the America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education program. Winners will be announced in early August. New hire: Daniel Parisi recently joined the staff of Musser Engineering, Inc., Central City. Officers elected: Soroptimist International of Somerset County installed a new slate of officers in June. They are: Johanna Ash, vice president; Sandy Berkebile, director; Cindy Breen, treasurer; Deb Cook, delegate; Patty Gross, delegate and director; Lori Hogan, president; Juliann Isgan, recording secretary; Paula Sager, corresponding secretary; and Amy Weimer, president-elect. Changes at blind center: As of June 30, VisionCorps of Somerset (formerly the Somerset County Blind Center) is part of Blind & Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh. Rob Stemple, community outreach and rehabilitation liaison, has also retired from his role at the center. Members recognized: Guy Chemical Company, Inc., Somerset, was named a recipient of an Export Impact Award through the Governor’s ImPAct Awards. Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, Farmington, also received a Jobs That Pay Award through the annual initiative. Organization receives grant: The Learning Lamp, Johnstown, received a nearly $40,000 grant from the Pa. Liquor Control Board to deliver the evidence-based Alcohol Literacy Challenge prevention program to students in ninth through 12th grade in Cambria and Somerset counties. Hamula promoted: Michelle Hamula has been named nursing director at Windber Medical Center, overseeing nursing services in addition to her duties as the hospital’s quality director. Donation: 1st Summit Bank made a $500 donation to the Community Action Partnership for Somerset County, Tableland Services, in support of the Somerset County Transportation System. Member News Davis appointed: Somerset Welding & Steel has named Tim Davis as safety coordinator. In this role, Davis will oversee the organization’s safety programs for J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers and J&J Truck Equipment. Additionally, Somerset Welding & Steel has successfully received a renewal of its ISO 9001:2008 certification, the result of an ongoing voluntary quality improvement initiative. Funds secured: The Somerset County Conservancy received a $25,000 grant through the State Farm Neighborhood Assist program after the Somerset Lake Park project finished third in an nationwide, online contest in June. Additionally, more than $10,000 was raised during the June 19 “Give a Dam” fund raiser, a Leadership Somerset County project. The money will be used to build a trail around Somerset Lake. Video project: WIX PIX Productions, Inc. of Mineral Point has produced a 38-minute documentary about the life of Johnstown native Michael Strank, one of the six flagraisers on Iwo Jima in 1945. “Our Flag Still Waves” premiered in February at the Cambria County War Memorial on the 70th anniversary of that event and now WIX PIX is hoping to raise funds to do more with the program, such as distributing it to schools throughout the region, getting it on public broadcast stations and more. To find out more about this project or to contribute financially, visit the project’s Kickstarter campaign online at www.kickstarter.com/ projects/1322397601/our-flag-still-waves. Store announces hire: Stahl’s Jewelry, Somerset, recently added Chris Shaffer to its sales staff. Program seeks partnerships: The Challenge Program, an initiative that introduces high school students to careers in their own communities and challenges them to compete in five categories linked with academic and workforce success, is seeking new business partnerships for the 2015-16 school year. For more information, contact Sara Deyarmin at (814) 341-0928. During the 2014-15 school year, local businesses contributed $33,000 to support the program in Somerset County. Fisher joins team: Julie Fisher recently joined RE/MAX Premier Realtors as a member of Scott Boyer’s sales team. MAMA names officers, award recipients: The Meyersdale Area Merchants Association (MAMA) elected its board of officers for the upcoming year. They are: Sharon Clapper, president; Julie Kreger, first vice president; Aaron Thomas, second vice president; Sharon Ackerman, treasurer; Donna Otto, assistant treasurer; Joyce Nalley, secretary; Denise Gehringer, assistant secretary; and Beth Bertuzzi, former president. Clapper was also the recipient of an Award of Excellence. Other award winners were G.I. Dayroom, Merchants’ Choice Award and Meyersdale Borough and Meyersdale Vol. Fire Dept., recipients of Outstanding Community Service awards. Tokar-Ickes completes program: Somerset County Commissioner Pamela TokarIckes recently completed the Center for Excellence in County Leadership program through the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania. Tokar-Ickes was one of 20 people selected to participate in the inaugural professional development program. F.O.E. donations: The Somerset Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 1801 recently made $1,000 donations to the Somerset Garden Club, the Bakersville Vol. Fire Dept., and Creative Safety Products for its elementary school fire prevention program. The Eagles also made a $5,000 donation to the Somerset Hospital Foundation. Facility recognized: Somerset Hospital has earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Hospital Accreditation, which is earned for demonstrating continuous compliance with performance standards. Additionally, Dr. Jacob Shipley has joined the Somerset Hospital Pain Management practice. Stull promoted: Tracy Stull, manager of First National Bank’s Somerset office, has been promoted to vice president. Organization receives donation: The Humane Society of Somerset County recently received a $6,800 donation from the Miller J. Korn estate. The money will be used to complete the society’s vet room. Boyer attends conference: Mike Boyer of Boyer Financial Planning, Somerset, attended the Summit 2015 conference in March. The conference is an exclusive event recognizing the top performing advisers at LPL Financial LLC. 3 Money raised: W.W. Friedline Trucking, Somerset, raised $19,875.23 for Somerset County Make-A-Wish Trips through its June 6 Trucks for Smiles convoy. Shoff joins staff: Cambria-Rowe Business College, Johnstown, recently hired Cory Shoff as the school’s IT technician. VCI symposium: Veteran Community Initiatives, Inc. (VCI) and the Pa. Dept. of Military & Veterans Affairs will be hosting a free statewide symposium Oct. 10 at Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville. VCI and McIlwain’s Bus & Charter Tours are offering a free, round trip from Johnstown to the event. For more information on the trip or the symposium, contact Tina Pelesky, VCI community relations director, at (814) 255-0355. VCI is also seeking sponsorships, both for the bus trip and for events at the symposium. Donation: The Somerset Auxiliary, Johnstown Symphony Orchestra, recently celebrated its 50th anniversary and made a $1,000 donation to the JSO. District receives award: Rockwood Area School District received a $5,000 donation from the Land O’Lakes Community Grants Program for its Rocket Fuel Backpack food program for children in need. Members honored: Former Kiwanis Club of Somerset treasurer Ted Tinley and secretary Karyn Belardi were recently recognized for their many years of service. Company announces promotion: Jodi Clark has been appointed as assistant director at Walnut Medical Services, Johnstown. Club elects officers: Rotary Club of Somerset installed its 2015-2016 officers in July. They are: Miguel Saviroff, president; Matthew Deal, president-elect; Lladel Lichty, vice president; Les Brilhart, treasurer; and Bob Miller, assistant treasurer. School adds two: Shanksville-Stonycreek School District has hired Laura Toki as a curriculum coordinator and Emily Addair as a part-time autistic support teacher. VISTA opportunity: The Somerset County Mobile Food Bank has been awarded a one-year VISTA Volunteer position to assist in the county-wide distribution of food to eligible families. Details of the VISTA Program, including benefits and requirements, can be found at www. nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps/ americorps-vista. Course slate set for ACM fall term The Somerset County Campus of Allegany College of Maryland is offering a full complement of academic options in a fall semester featuring 66 different courses in 26 subjects. Registration is ongoing for classes in the fall semester, which begins Aug. 24. The campus registers students during business hours, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., on weekdays. ACM Somerset Enrollment Day, set for Aug. 11, presents an ideal opportunity to learn more about the college. Prospective and returning students can count on assistance, including with admission, registration and financial aid procedures, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The local community college, well known for quality, affordable education, continues to present a large number of academic offerings that have a close connection to the area’s workplace. This broad array of courses can be applied to business and industry, civil service and public safety, hospitality management and health care and human services. They can help area residents meet ongoing education and training needs as well as pursue career enhancement and professional development goals. Subjects such as allied health, business administration, computer science, criminal justice, hospitality management, leadership development, nursing and Spanish are all scheduled. Other subjects include biology, economics, education, English, golf operations, h i s t o r y , math, music, p h i l o s o p h y, physical education, political science, psychology, reading, sociology, speech and student development. Morning, afternoon and evening sections of these traditional classroom courses make attaining higher education more convenient for many individuals. The community college also offers numerous online courses in these and more subjects. The local college offers a well-regarded associate degree nursing program as well as many general education opportunities at its campus and online. Nursing education, offered by ACM in Somerset since 1991, will permit 20 area residents to work toward a registered nursing career this fall. The program is fully approved by the Pa. State Board of Nursing. General education courses can be applied toward other degrees at ACM or transferred to other colleges and universities. ACM’s many other allied health care programs may be of particular interest. For more information, call (814) 445-9848, ext. 6100, or visit www. allegany.edu. Visit Nashville, Tuscany in 2016 Epic Journeys LLC, Johnstown, invites area residents to enjoy two exciting travel opportunities in 2016. Enjoy a six-day trip to Nashville, Tenn., A p r i l 2 - 7 . Vi s i t s include the Ryman Theater, the Parthenon, the Opryland Hotel, the Country Music Hall of Fame, a show at the Grand Ole Opry, a guided tour of Nashville and more. On the trip to and from Nashville, participants will make stops at the Corvette Museum, the Louisville Slugger Museum and the Creation Museum. In October 2016, Epic Journeys will take guests on a nine-day tour of Tuscany, Italy. Explore sights in Florence, including Michelangelo’s David, Piazza della Signoria, Castello di Verrazzano and more. Enjoy a wine tasting in the heart of Tuscany and visit San Gimignano, Montecatini, Pisa and other destinations. An optional four-day extension for a tour of Rome is also available. For additional information on either of these trips, see the enclosed flyer or contact Cynthia Watters at (814) 266-5070 or visit www. epicjourneystours.com. PACP planning for spring trip to China Pennsylvania Association of Chamber Professionals (PACP), in partnership with Citslinc International, Inc., is offering a 10-day tour of China April 7-16. Visit Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai as well as the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, Great Wall of China, Terra Cotta Warriors, the Bund, plus many other attractions. The cost is $2,299 per person (double occupancy) and includes roundtrip international airfare from Washington Dulles International Airport and Chinese domestic airfare, 4- and 5-star hotel accommodations, three meals each day, deluxe bus tours, fluent English-speaking tour guides, and entrance fees for attractions included on the trip’s itinerary. A valid passport for six months post trip and visa are required. Anyone can participate in this trip, but space is limited. Reservations must be made by Dec. 11. For more information, see the flyer enclosed in this newsletter or contact PACP Administrator Tiffany Fulmer Ott at (404) 312-0524 or tfulmer@ tlfexecutiveservices.com. Newsletter update Is your office receiving too many copies of the Chamber’s monthly newsletter, Progress? Are you receiving newsletters at your office for employees who no longer work there? In an effort to be more economical, the Chamber is asking its members to let us know if they are receiving an unnecessary amount of newsletters. We will also begin offering our members the opportunity to receive the monthly newsletter electronically via email as an additional option. If you would like to update the quantity of newsletters your office receives or if you’d like to begin receiving Progress electronically, please contact the Chamber office at (814) 445-6431 or [email protected]. 4 Somerfest Mixer Upcoming Chamber Mixers Summertime tradition: Many thanks to Ameriserv Financial for sponsoring the July 17 Somerfest Mixer and to Laurel Arts for hosting the event. See additional photos on the Chamber’s Facebook page. First Peoples Community Federal Credit Union Mixer Contact the Chamber at (814) 445-6431 or [email protected] to RSVP. WINS starts season with ‘NETstravaganza’ Last year was a breakout year for This fall, Women’s Information Network of Somerset County (WINS) WINS as we experienced growth will be kicking off a new season of in attendance and a wide variety of providing educational and professional speakers and presentations directed at women in business. n e t w o r k i n g Help us keep the opportunities to “After two decades of successfully business women in applying the power of relationships momentum going Somerset County in my own life and career, I’ve come by becoming a part to believe that connecting is one of of the program and the region. Join us Sept. 9 the most important business – and by attending the from 5 to 7 p.m. at the life – skill sets you’ll ever learn. Why? monthly sessions, in turn Daily American’s Because, flat out, people do business which with people they know and like. promote the interest new event center, women in 334 W. Main St., Careers – in every imaginable field – of work the same way.” business in Somerset Somerset, for our “NETstravaganza” Keith Ferrazzi, author of “Never Eat Alone” County. D e t a i l e d meet-and-greet networking session. Sample light hors information on the Sept. 9 kickoff d’oeuvres and refreshments while event will be available soon. Contact enjoying the opportunity to meet new the Chamber for more information. Sponsorship opportunities for this people (potential clients, volunteers and contacts) or just catching up with and other WINS events are available by contacting the Chamber. old friends and associates. Thursday, Aug. 20 5-7 p.m. First Peoples Community Federal Credit Union 1514 N. Center Ave., Somerset Faranda’s Farm Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Mixer Thursday, April 30 5-7 p.m. Penn Highlands Somerset Faranda’s FarmEducation Mixer Center 315with Georgian Place,Johnstown/Cambria Somerset Held in conjunction the Greater County Chamber of Commerce and the Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau Thursday, Sept. 17 5-7 p.m. Faranda’s Farm 1171 Penn Ave., Hollsopple PLEASE NOTE: Mixers may be cancelled if a minimum number of attendees fails to RSVP. Please be considerate and RSVP at least one week prior to the scheduled event. Diamond Dazzle “Parade of Baskets” Highlight your business or organization in our The “Parade of Baskets” is a popular part of the Chamber’s Annual Dinner, set for Tuesday, Nov. 17 at Seven Springs Mountain Resort, and is a creative, fun way to promote your business while supporting the Chamber. Baskets can be any theme and should be valued at $50 or more, and baskets that are unique and offer one-of-a-kind experiences garner the most attention and make lasting impressions on those take prizes home at the end of the evening. To donate a basket, an item for a basket or a service to be included in a basket, contact Sheena at the Chamber at (814) 445-6431. Baskets must be received no later than Friday, Nov. 6 to ensure your donation is included in the “Parade of Baskets.” Look for invitations to this year’s dinner in October. 5 Try your hand at winning prizes and more than $190 in our Diamond Dazzle drawing at the Aug. 20 First Peoples Community Federal Credit Union Mixer. Member-2-Member Discounts Damin Printing Company, LLC 1-800-427-5050 10% discount offered to any new customer on their first print order or graphic design order. Email nick@ daminprinting.com to schedule an appointment at your place of business. SAJ Publishing (814) 445-9695 SAJ Publishing is offering a 20% discount to Chamber members on the following books: “Courage After the Crash” and “Quiet Courage” by local author Glen J. Kashurba, M.D. Royalties for “Quiet Courage” donated to the Flight 93 National Memorial. Visit our website, www. sajpublishing.com, or contact Mary for more information. Crazy Alice’s Café (814) 443-6370 10% off any purchase at Crazy Alice’s Café. Present this ad to receive 10% off your next purchase at Crazy Alice’s Café. Duppstadt’s Country Store (814) 754-4400 Take $10 off the purchase of clearance boots from the upstairs shop with coupon. Kashurba Web Design Group, LLC (814) 279-8507 20% discount on custom websites and website redesigns for all Chamber members. Plus FREE domain registration and web hosting for the first year! Duppstadt’s Country Store (814) 754-4400 Receive 10% off Fiesta Ware table settings with coupon (lowest price). Queen City Pest Control, LLC 866-357-3055 Now serving Somerset and surrounding areas. 15% off service with coupon. Termite and pest control. Insulation installation. Real estate inspections. Senior discounts. Dependable, experienced, affordable service. Minahan Signs (814) 288-1561 10% off your next purchase of promotional products. Visit minahansigns.com/ promotional_items to view our full line. Available Commercial Space Allegany College of Maryland (814) 445-9848 10% discount for Chamber members on any course offered through CE. Precision Fitness (814) 443-3230 All Chamber members receive FREE enrollment with coupon. Save $49. Corporate rate available. Enjoy 24-7 access. A-1 Garage Doors & Openers (814) 443-1413 We sell the best and service the rest. Amarr Garage Doors, LiftMaster openers, residential and commercial, salesservice-installation. 10% discount for Chamber members. aonegaragedoorsonline. com Prestige Printing & Graphics (814) 445-2523 20% discount on a new customer’s first order. Plus a 10% discount to all current Chamber members for any repeat orders. Call, stop in or email ppg.art@eaglebiz. net. We print everything but money! Advertise here for free! Call (814) 445-6431 for details. The Chamber Classifieds Kashurba Web Design Group, LLC Offering professional website design and website redesign services. Our websites are custom designed, optimized to show up on Google, affordable to maintain, and easy to update! We also build business Facebook pages and provide Internet marketing services. We’ve been building websites in Somerset for over six years. Our office is located on South Center Avenue in Somerset. (814) 279-8507, kashurbawebdesign.com email: [email protected] Oakhurst Tea Room Offering accommodations for meeting and seminars for groups of 10 to 200. Room set up in classroom or theater-style seating, podium and PA system, wifi, display and registration tables. Food services selections: continental breakfast, full breakfast buffet, lunch buffet, dinner buffet and beverage service. (814) 443-2897 2409 Glades Pike, Somerset Northwood Realty Services, Somerset Office (814) 443-4858 RE/MAX PREMIER, REALTORS (814) 445-4748 204 W. Main St., Somerset Lovely 5,695 sq. ft. brick Victorian with detached garage. Great for offices, bed & breakfast or large residence. $189,900 Contact: Ken Halverson 110 N. Rosina Ave., Somerset Retail building with great visibility and access in the business district of Somerset Borough. Just over 2,500 sq. ft., a new roof in 2014, new electric service in 2011, gas heat and central air conditioning. This property has the one of the best ratio of parking spaces to building size in uptown Somerset with 38 paved parking spaces, anywhere from 12-25 rented to the public. Plenty of room to add on to the building if needed. $225,000 Contact: Scott 401 S. Center Ave., Somerset 1,428 sq. ft., 1-story office building in Somerset Borough with paved parking on corner lot. New price: $124,000 Contact: Ken Halverson 2524 Garrett Shortcut Road, Garrett Beautiful 9-hole golf course with 7 ponds, buildings, real estate and equipment on 75+ acres. $399,000 Contact: Ken Halverson 145 Ridge Church Road, Berlin Country church. Besides the historic 1853 cornerstone and awesome stained glass windows, the thing that stands out the most is the loving care that can be seen in this beautiful brick church located about 8 miles east of Somerset. $45,000 Contact: Rita Halverson 3118 Whistler Road, Stoystown 7,806 sq. ft. commercial building on 2+ acres with 30 parking spaces. $99,000 Contact: Ken Halverson 600 Aberdeen Drive, Somerset 13,985 sq. ft. commercial building with conference room, dining room/kitchen combination, reception area, 2 sets of restrooms and security system. $748,000 Contact: Ken Halverson Westridge Properties, Inc. (814) 445-4578 or (814) 442-7878 Scott C. Ash Visual Communications Now offering portable tradeshow displays, tabletop and freestanding models. Services: website development, advertising, graphic design, printing, brochures, annual reports, pocket folders, corporate identity, logo design, product illustration, etc. (814) 443-0592 email: [email protected] myvisualcomm.com Highland Communications Group Professional website development and hosting, e-commerce solutions, VeriSign secured sites, database development, PDF file development, image editing, secure file storage, computer sales and service. 115 N. Edgewood Ave., Somerset (814) 444-0033 or (814) 443-0592 www.highlandcommunicationsgroup.com email: [email protected] Your ad here! Showcase your business in the Chamber Classifieds. Call (814) 445-6431 to learn more. 6 For Rent Westridge Building, Route 31 West, Somerset 2 areas each approximately 2,500 sq. ft. 3-5 offices approximately 300-600 sq. ft. Northridge Building, 1590 N. Center Ave., Somerset 2 areas, 900 and 1,200 sq. ft. several smaller offices Law & Finance Building, 133 W. Main St., Somerset First floor – approximately 3,300 sq. ft. Second floor – approximately 1,600 sq. ft. Will remodel as needed. All available at very favorable lease terms. Rosina Corner Cottage (814) 442-7559 Retail or office space for rent Approximately 400 feet. Includes parking. On Main Street at Rosina Corner Cottage. Call Carroll Pucci at (814) 442-7559. BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES 800-419-7653 Amusement Park Caddie Shak, Route 31, Donegal. 132 acres, 36-hole Par 2 with waterfall, 3 go-cart tracks with cars, bumper boats, kiddie rides, driving range and pro shop, batting cage, arcade, snack shop, picnic pavilions, maintenance building and machine shop, all equipment and supplies. $1,000,000 Contact Robert “Wags” Wagner at (412) 551-1859. Office Suite Available (814) 443-1631 Office suite available. Located one block from Somerset County Courthouse in professional building at 202 E. Union St., Somerset. Call Matt Zatko at (814) 443-1631 for details. 118 W. Main St. (814) 445-7019 For Rent 2,000 sq. ft. on main floor at 118 W. Main St., uptown Somerset. Will subdivide. Includes off-street parking. Call Angelitto Passaniti at (814) 445-7019. Stanczyk Properties LLC (301) 895-8064 For lease or sale Out of space? Ready to expand? Want to centralize your business under one roof? All-brick building with 13,900 sq. ft. on main level. 65 paved parking spaces on 1.9 acres. Mostly gutted - finish to suit your needs. Just off Route 281 in Somerset Borough. Call (301) 895-8064. Advertise your commercial property here for free! Contact Sheena at (814) 445-6431. Available Commercial Space RMB Realty (814) 444-9400 Howard Hanna Geary Real Estate (814) 445-6587 Penn’s Scenic View Industrial Space - 15,000 sq. ft. Scenic 183-acre site with lodging and banquet facilities in the 187 Classic Motor Drive, Stoystown. 10 acres. 50’ x 140’ main heart of the Laurel Highlands. Very convenient to local resorts garage with 19’ ceilings, 3 truck doors, in-floor pit and 3 and popular state park destinations. Property has an 11-acre phase power. Private location. Perfect for equipment storage pond; 8 buildings, including large 2-story banquet hall, a 3 and maintenance facility. BD/2 BA residence, several cabins including 1 that sleeps 34, $239,000 and an ample maintenance building; 3,400 sq. ft. pavilion Contact: Mike Boland with bath houses; tree farms; and a fantastic 360 degree view of the surrounding county from scenic 2-story gazebo. Vacant Barn - 3,000+ sq. ft. $1,399,000 Reels Corner. Secure cold storage for motor homes, boats, Call Joe Geary at (814) 483-0310 or Patty Ann Wallace at motorcycles/ATVs, car collection, equipment, etc. 25’ ceiling with (814) 289-1308. 11’6” clearance under beams. Two rolling barn doors 13’ x 10’. Asking $400/month (lower level) Lamonica’s Restaurant Contact: Mike Boland Well established restaurant/bar/catering business Owned by the same family for 28 years. Well established Professional Offices - 4,200 sq. ft. in Somerset County in well traveled location. Includes 485 Berlin Plank Road, Somerset. Free-standing building buildings, liquor license, all equipment and supplies at with nicely finished office space, conference room, time of closing. Two dining rooms, bar, banquet room, large kitchenette, finished lower level. kitchen, prep room, restrooms. Van for catering business. Asking $219,000 $300,000 Call Connie Weyant at (814) 442-4654. Lease rate $1,500/month + utilities Contact: Mike Boland Italian Oven Restaurant Professional Offices - 4,200 sq. ft. Turn-key restaurant opportunity. Exceptional location with 451 Aberdeen Drive, Somerset. Former Social Security high traffic count. Attracts locals, resort visitors and regional Administration offices. High-quality office space. Includes travelers. Regionally unique wood fired pizza oven for eat-in or take-out. Banquet and catering opportunity, outdoor personal work stations, training and break rooms. Fully ADA patio for seasonal seating and entertainment. compliant. Immediate occupancy. $799,000. Lease rate $12.50/sq. ft. + utilities Call Joe Geary at (814) 483-0310 or Patty Ann Wallace at Contact: Mike Boland (814) 289-1308. Retail Building - 2,400 sq. ft. 681 Main St., Rockwood Located on Route 403 approximately 1 half mile from Route 4,872 sq. ft. office/apartment building. Complete renovation 219. Great visibility and access. Former convenience store. includes new heat, AC, electric, roof, façade and interior decor. Private parking lot. Bankruptcy sale. $99,000 Asking $54,900 Call Sue Koontz at (814) 521-7083. Contact: Mike Boland Fixer Upper House Great investment opportunity 820 S. Main St., Hollsopple. Large covered patio. Newer Rockwood kitchen. Near U.S. 219. Bankruptcy sale. 3-unit apartment building. Each unit has 1 bedroom, 1 bath Asking $19,900 and approximately 800 sq. ft., off-street parking. $50,000 Contact: Mike Boland Call Sue Koontz at (814) 521-7083. Retail/Storage Income Property – 17,000 sq. ft. 101 W. Main St., Stoystown: Blanset Hardware. Three rented Confluence apartments. Additional ground floor commercial space with Live-in or rent-out direct access. Unheated warehouse. Multiple income3 units for great investment opportunity or convert to private producing spaces. Off-street parking. Live/work potential. 3,285 sq. ft. residence. New windows, siding, roof, decks. Asking $108,000 REDUCED! $119,000 Contact: Josh Boland Call Sue Koontz at (814) 521-7083. Correction Nemacolin Woodlands Resort was among the businesses that generously donated a prize for our Open Fore Business Golf Tournament in June but was omitted from the list of donors in the July newsletter. 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Today. E-mail SOMERSET, PA PA 15501 15501 SOMERSET, PERMIT NO. NO. 76 76 PERMIT + Somerset County Chamber of Commerce Somerset County Chamber ofDirectors Commerce 2015 Officers and Board of 2014 Officers and Board of Directors President....................................................Craig Saylor, Somerset Hospital President ................................. Emaline Trust Company Vice President.................... John Hess, Diehl, Seven Somerset Springs Mountain Resort Vice President ..........................................Craig Saylor, Somerset Hospital Treasurer..................................Mary Ann McGinnis, Ameriserv Financial Treasurer AnnClapper, McGinnis, AmeriServ Secretary................................. ..........Jim Beener,Mary Barbera, Beener, Rullo Financial & Melvin Secretary ............................ John Hess, Seven Springs Mountain Resort Emaline Diehl Michele James Sean IsganTrust Co. Dan Leiss Somerset Snyder of Berlin CME Engineering, LP Jenny Products, Inc. Mark Bower Tom Kurtz Sharon Clapper Lladel Lichty Rockwood Area School District Windber Research Institute Clapper Industries, Inc. United Way of the Sharon Clapper Dan Leiss Laurel Highlands Jim Beener Clapper Industries, Inc. Jenny Products, Inc. Barbera, Clapper, Beener, Hank Parke Danni&Conn Lladel Lichty Rullo Melvin, LLP Somerset County Rails To Trails Beggs Brothers Printing, LTD United Way of the Association Becky Flyte Laurel Highlands BeckyAmerican Flyte Daily Michele James Daily American Hank Parke Snyder of Berlin Cathy McCollom Somerset County Rails To Trails Joe Gallo McCollom Development Pamela Tokar-Ickes Association Corsa CoalLLC Strategies Somerset Co. Commissioner Pamela Tokar-Ickes Terry Heinrich Heinrich Terry Somerset Co. Commissioner North American Höganäs, Inc. North American Höganäs, Inc. SeanKurtz Isgan Tom CME Engineering, Windber Research LP Institute Chamber Office Staff Chamber Office Staff Executive Director...................................................................... Ron Aldom Executive Director..................................................................... Ron Aldom [email protected] [email protected] Office Manager.................................................................Sandy Berkebile Office Manager ................................................................Sandy Berkebile [email protected] [email protected] Communications Coordinator...........................................Sheena Baker Communications Coordinator ..........................................Sheena Baker [email protected] [email protected] Tourism Counselor/Receptionist....................................Melissa Holiday Tourism Counselor/Receptionist ...................................Melissa Holiday [email protected] [email protected] The Somerset County Chamber of Commerce Accepts The Somerset County Chamber of Commerce Accepts These Major Credit Cards: These Major Credit Cards: Aug. 8 Nov. 3 Aug. 13 Nov. 6 Aug. 20 Nov. 18 Upcoming Chamber Chamber events events Upcoming 45 Annual Somerset Antique Show, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., on the th WINS: Women In Politics, 11:30 a.m., Somerset Country streets of Uptown Somerset Club, 416 Plank Road, Somerset Pittsburgh Zoo Safari, 5 to 9 p.m., Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Tourism Works For Somerset County, 4 p.m., Somerset Aquarium, 7340 Butler St., Pittsburgh Historical Center, 10649 Somerset Pike, Somerset First Peoples Community Federal Credit Union Mixer, 5 to 7 p.m., Chamber 74th Annual Dinner, 5:30 p.m., Seven Springs First Peoples Community Federal Credit Union, 1514 N. Center Mountain Resort, 777 Waterwheel Drive, Seven Springs Ave., Somerset Ribbon ceremony Mysticcutting Rock expansion Welcoming committee: Officials were on hand Oct. 21 for a ribbon cutting ceremony WelcomeLegendary Home!, a newly shopat Breakingatground: golf opened architectfurniture Pete Dyeconsignment was on hand atNemacolin 407 Georgian Place, Somerset. Pictured are (from left): Hank Parke, Woodlands Resort, Farmington, July 8 for a groundbreaking Somerset County Commerceexpansion board member; Tonya Spangler, ceremony for a $6Chamber million,ofnine-hole of the Mystic Rock golf manager, Georgian Place Shopping & Office Village; Ron Park, Welcome course. The addition is expected to open for play in the summer of 2017. Home! Welcomefounder Home! owner; RonIII, Aldom, Picturedowner; (fromTanya left) Oliver, are Nemacolin Joe Hardy Dye, Somerset Alice Dye, County Chamber Commerce and Executive and Nina Johnson, “First Lady” of golfofarchitecture, MaggieDirector; Hardy Magerko. 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