June, 2015 - Greater Rostraver Chamber of Commerce
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June, 2015 - Greater Rostraver Chamber of Commerce
JUNE 2015 Greater Rostraver Chamber of Commerce Chamber Connection GET CONNECTED—STAY CONNECTED * www.greaterrostraverchamber.org * [email protected] * www.facebook.com/greaterrostraverchamber * June Business of the Month The Arte of Framing INSIDE THIS ISSUE: June BOM 1 GRC News 2 Member News 4 GRC Board Member, Lynn Grimes with Owner, Deborah Assad Join Us... Lunch & Mini Golf Tuesday, August 25th RSVP to: [email protected] Greater Rostraver Chamber 516 Circle Drive Belle Vernon, PA 15012 724-929-3329 Volume 10, Issue 6 The Arte of Framing by Portraits Plus, has been owned and operated by Deborah Assad since 1998 and is located at 1743 Grand Blvd. Suite B, Park Center, Monessen. The shop showcases over 2000 frame samples and offers all acid free materials and a variety of glass including UV Glass and museum glass to preserve your memories. Deborah has over 30 years of knowledge in the industry and your project, no matter how large or small will benefit from her skills and knowledge as a professional designer. At The Arte of Framing every project is considered a work of art and great attention is paid to every detail. Deborah appreciates that your memorabilia is very important to you and are cherished memories. Your items will be handled with great care and all framing is done by Deborah, on the shop premise. Recent items that have been framed include signed sports jerseys, signed boxing shorts, Christening gowns and bridal memorabilia. Wedding season and Graduation are the perfect times to have certificates and photos framed. Limited edition prints or posters, even antique photos and needle work can be framed. Deborah invites you to bring in any of your framing ideas. The Arte of Framing is also a dealer for Linda Barnicott's Ltd Edition prints of Pittsburgh. Linda will return to The Arte of Framing for another signing event this fall. The Arte of Framing also offers a service of creating canvas memories by using 3 or more photos that you cherish from a special moment or of a loved one, pets included. For more information about any of the services offered at The Arte of Framing, visit www.thearteofframing.com, call 724-684-4242 and like the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/arteofframing. GRC News Join us for Lunch & Mini Golf Tuesday, August 25th - 12noon Bill’s Golfland Attendees will meet in the restaurant for lunch, followed by the mini golf tournament for those who can stay for some afternoon networking and fun! RSVP required by August 24th. PLEASE NOTE: NO JULY MEETING - SUMMER BREAK June Breakfast Session We had a fantastic attendance at our first breakfast session on Tuesday, June 23rd. After receiving quite a few suggestions for an early monthly meeting, the GRC decided to put two breakfast sessions on the 2015 calendar. These morning sessions will accommodate those members who simply cannot leave their businesses or work environments to join us for lunch. Debra Mason, Education & Training Manager at Seton Hill University’s E-magnify energized the morning group with a lively presentation on improving customer service and setting the benchmark in your industry. Gina C. Lynn, GRC Executive Director, Debra Mason, Education & Training Manager, Seton Hill University E-magnify, Deborah Puglia, GRC President Whether you work with the public, have interactions with clients, or are a consumer of any business, you come in daily contact with customer service at some level. Good or bad, customer service is the lifeline of any business. It is vital to every business to have passion behind what they do, and to have a positive attitude towards every customer in order to improve and sustain a favorable rapport among clientele. We were fortunate to have Debra present to our group, and look forward to welcoming her back for a presentation on Management Skills at our next breakfast session on Tuesday, Oct. 27th. E-magnify Mission: To strengthen the economic impact of women business owners as a collective force and to advance their growth through innovative programming in entrepreneurship and new venture creation. E-magnify offers counseling, training and mentoring programs to fit changing business needs. Seton Hill E-magnify is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the US Small Business Administration. Summer Arrives What changes at your place of business during the summer? Do you have a more casual, relaxed work place? Does your volume of work increase or does it decrease? Do you offer customers summer specials or unique promotions? Do you plan for a summer vacation or do you forego vacation because you can’t be away from the daily operations? A true sign of summer in the Greater Rostraver area is the transformation of the Rt. 201 traffic island from weeds to beautiful flowers. The traffic island is maintained by generous donations from GRC members and our five island sign sponsors: Martins Flowers & Shrubs, McKnight Medical, Monongahela Valley Hospital, PNC Bank and Valley Veterinary Service. Special thanks to Martins Flowers & Shrubs for the weeding, maintenance and planting and to Jim Fowler, of McShane’s for the weekly mowing. The island beautification is certainly a welcoming sight for daily computers and visitors to our area and the GRC is proud to continue this annual project. The GRC will take a summer break from our monthly meeting schedule in July, and will resume in August with our lunch and mini golf tournament at Bill’s Golfland on Tuesday, August 25th. Planning for our Fall Classic and Ladies Night Out is in full force during these summer months and information about both events can be found on pages 10 and 11 in this newsletter. I will be away from the office during the first weeks of July and Board Member, Lynn Grimes will be keeping an eye on things for me. She will come in frequently to pick up the mail, check phone messages and keep things running smoothly in my absence. If you call the office, please be sure to leave a message so that she can return your call and assist you. I will see you upon my return, GRC! Enjoy these summer days! Sincerely, Gina C. Lynn Executive Director GRC Welcomes Summer Intern The GRC is happy to have Samantha Robbins, daughter of board member, Judi Robbins as our summer intern. Sam is no stranger to the GRC having volunteered for August Fun Fest, Golf Outing and Ladies Night Out in the past. Sam has been working on a variety of projects and has enjoys the occasional trips out of the office to visit GRC members at their place of business. Sam is a sophomore at Seton Hill University pursuing degrees in Spanish and International Business. Fun Fest Volunteers Needed August Fun Fest will be held Sunday, August 9th, Cedar Creek Park, from 11am to dusk. Sponsored by Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation, the GRC is a proud partner of this annual event which features a car cruise, amusement rides, petting zoo, arts and crafts, refreshment booths, flea market, live entertainment and more! The GRC operates three refreshment booths at August Fun Fest selling coffee and donuts in the morning and soda and water all day. Volunteers are needed to operate the booths throughout the day. Volunteers are also needed at the GRC promotional booth. You can promote your business, product or service, while promoting the GRC by volunteering time in the promotional booth. If you can lend a hand for two or more hours on Sunday, August 9th, please call the GRC Office 724-929-3329 or email [email protected]. VOLUME 10, ISSUE 6 Off the Wall Arts & Doodle Save the date for Wednesday, July 22nd and join us for this premiere, exclusive event at Off the Wall Arts. www.facebook.com/pages/Off-The-Wall-Arts. We all love our Paint & Sips, and this event promises to be just as fun and easy as Casey Clark, owner of Off the Wall Arts leads us step by step. Who loves to doodle, draw and color? Adult coloring books are popping up all over the place these days and experts state that doodling and coloring are great stress relievers. We agree, and that is why Casey has put together this great event for the GRC and our friends. This is an open event, which means everyone is invited. The cost is $30 per person and includes canvas, supplies, instruction and light refreshments, BYOB. Reserve your seat and get ready to de-stress with us! Reservations are accepted by phone, 724-929-3329, Sample Designs by Casey Clark - Off the Wall Arts email [email protected], mail check payment to GRC, 516 Circle Drive, Belle Vernon, PA 15012, or use the Eventbrite payment service set up at www.eventbrite.com/e/off-the-wall-arts-doodle-tickets-17479871767. July Events on Broad Avenue Business owners are “building something special” on Broad Avenue, Belle Vernon and you are invited to join them for some fun July events. Stop by, meet your local business owners, enjoy entertainment and refreshments, special sales, promotions and fun! Thursday, July 23rd - Stroll the Avenue 4pm to 8pm. Visit local business owners as they open their doors to meet and greet you. Refreshments, entertainment, special promotions. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, July 24th, 25th - St. Sebastian Church Junque Sale. Parish Hall. Visit their facebook page for more information www.facebook.com/stsebastianchurchbv. Saturday, July 25th - Antiques on the Avenue - 8am to 3pm. Rain or shine, antiques, collectibles, food, fun, neighborhood yard sales. Antique vendor setup—$25 in advance; $35 day of event. Sponsored by Broad Avenue Antique Shops. Call the individual shops for setup information: Antiques on Broad 724-268-3199; Broad Avenue Treasures 724-929-7467; Vintage & Vines 724-929-3536; Vintage Jules 724-929-7717. For more information about Broad Avenue, the businesses and other upcoming events, be sure to LIKE www.facebook.com/broadavenue15012. Stay Connected with the GRC on Social Media! LIKE us on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/greaterrostraverchamber Visit Our Website: www.greaterrostraverchamber.org Join the GRC Group on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=8130392 Follow Us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GRCOC_1 Education Never Stops at Valley Veterinary Service, Inc. Dr. Michelle Bartus and Dr. Peter Nelson of Valley Veterinary Service, Inc. in Belle Vernon, PA are among a small group of veterinarians who recently completed a rigorous diagnostic ultrasound program, Executive Veterinary Program in Small Animal Ultrasound. EVP in Small Animal Ultrasound is offered through University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s College of Veterinary Medicine. It is an intensive advanced program making specialty level training available to veterinarians in general practice. Drs. Bartus and Nelson attended eight interactive learning modules at the University, resulting in 96 hours of specialty continuing education in the field of Small Animal Ultrasonography. The modules included lectures and practice sonogram laboratories covering both normal and diseased processes in each organ system. The classes were taught by multiple university Dr. Michelle Bartus and Dr. Peter Nelson graduates from the Executive Veterinary Radiologists, Cardiologists, and Internists. Veterinary Program in Small Animal Ultrasound at the College of Requirements to complete the program included submission of many case studies highlighting the Veterinary Medicine – University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign various organs, demonstrating the ability to use ultrasonography in diagnosing a patient’s condition. By passing both a rigorous written and practical exam, the doctors received a Certificate in Small Animal Ultrasound, placing them among only about 35 veterinarians who have become certified since the program’s inception in 2010. EVP in Small Animal Ultrasound is designed for veterinarians with experience who want comprehensive, graduate-level ultrasonography education. The program focuses on providing the highest possible level of training in diagnostic ultrasound; raising the qualifications and abilities of practicing veterinarians to provide a higher level of service to their customers. Mrs. Julianne Smiley of Valley Veterinary Service, Inc. in Belle Vernon, PA is among 17 veterinarians and hospital managers who recently completed an intensive management program, the Veterinary Practice Management Program (VMPM). VPMP is offered through Purdue University’s Krannert School of Management’s Executive Education Program and the College of Veterinary Medicine. Julianne has attended four weekend modules covering human resources management, marketing management, accounting and financial management, and strategic thinking. Upon completing the program, she received a certificate in veterinary practice management in addition to 70 hours of graduate-level management education. Julie is a member of the twenty-fourth graduating class. Over 1,460 participants have attended the program since it began in 1990. VPMP is designed for veterinarians, practice managers, and veterinary technicians with some management experience who want practical, graduate-level management education. The program focuses on current management needs and contemporary issues, and prepares students for future management challenges in a highly competitive service industry. Manager - Rostraver Branch NMLS ID #677458 1652 Rostraver Road, P.O. Box 675 Belle Vernon, PA 15012 T 724 929 2349 F 724 929 2677 E [email protected] W cfsbank.com Please remember to support fellow chamber members. Shop in their shops, dine in their establishments, utilize their services, attend their events. We are all in this together! Keep IT Local Greater Rostraver! VOLUME 10, ISSUE 6 Welcome New Members Neff’s Vapor Lounge Charles & Stacy Neff 527 McKean Avenue Charleroi, PA 15022 Phone: 724-565-5349 www.neffsvaporlounge.com Create with Colour Robin Berish 540 Broad Avenue Belle Vernon, PA 15012 Phone: 724-797-4711 or 724-243-3659 www.paintwithcolour.com www.facebook.com/createwithcolour IVM Services, LLC. Ryan S. Galiotto Charleroi, PA 15022 Phone: 412-328-7381 www.ivm-us.com James Protin Individual Member New Members are welcome to join the Greater Rostraver Chamber of Commerce at any time throughout the year, from any area. Individuals, non-profits, small, regional and corporate businesses welcome! Call 724-929-3329 or email [email protected] for more info. Submit Member News and Articles to [email protected] for publication in Chamber Connection. Advertising (Business Card, Full and Half Page) available for upcoming issues; call to reserve your space today! 724-929-3329 Thank you to those who advertise in the Chamber Connection. We appreciate your support! Car Cruise at Bill’s Golfland Sunday, July 5 - 3pm to 8pm This is the second cruise of the summer. Music, food and ice cream specials. Dash plaques given to the first 50 entries. No judging. Classics, Rods, Antiques & Bikes Welcome! 724-379-7399 www.billsgolfland.com VOLUME 10, ISSUE 6 VOLUME 10, ISSUE 6 GRC Fall Classic Golf Outing The 2015 Greater Rostraver Chamber of Commerce Fall Classic Golf Outing will be held Friday, October 9th, Cedarbrook Golf Course, Gold. The event will begin at 9am with registration and continental breakfast. A 10:00am start, lunch at the turn, beverages on the course, buffet dinner, skill prizes, raffle and door prizes, great hole-in-one prizes, mini massages, networking and more are included. The proceeds from the golf outing fund the GRC Scholarship Program which benefits students in our service area attending California University of Pennsylvania, Douglas Education Center and Westmoreland County Community College. This year, we are proud to announce the addition of the Andrew Solan Memorial Scholarship which will be awarded to a Belle Vernon Area High School student, planning to further their education as a business major. We are asking for your support through sponsorships, golf participants, and prizes. The following sponsorship levels are available: Key Sponsors - $1,000.00 - Key Sponsorship includes four golfers Premium Sponsors - $500.00 Refreshment Sponsor - $300.00 Standard Sponsors (2 levels): $200.00 and $100.00 In addition to sponsors and golfers, we are seeking donations of raffle prizes (value $50+), door prizes (value $20+), and new golf balls to be used as giveaways at the event. Sponsorships and donations will be recognized before, during and after the event in all GRC publications. Sponsorship and golf registration forms were mailed to all current GRC members. Forms can also be downloaded at http://greaterrostraverchamber.org/golf-outing.htm or email or email [email protected]. Event volunteers are also needed. If you can help out for the entire day or part of the day, let us know! VOLUME 10, ISSUE 6
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