April, 2015 - Greater Rostraver Chamber of Commerce

APRIL
2015
Greater Rostraver Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Connection
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April Business of the Month
Antiques on Broad
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
April BOM
1
GRC News
2
Member News
5
Ribbon Cutting
7
Join Us...
Next Luncheon
Tuesday, May 26th
RSVP to:
grcoc1@comcast.net
GRC President, Deb Puglia, David & Lisa Gucker, GRC Board Members, Judi Robbins, Lynn Grimes, June and
Art Jacquette, Ernie and Janice Stitchick, Joan Ciccarelli
Antiques On Broad, an award winning antique shop, located at 921 Broad Avenue, Belle Vernon,
PA, was established in June 2013. Since that time, the shop has been a vital staple in the
community, participating in numerous charity and community events.
Owned and operated by Janice Stitchick, the shop has 30 reputable and experienced dealers from
the tri-county area specializing in all areas of antiques and collectibles, including furniture, pottery,
glassware, jewelry, coins, primitives, advertising signs, vintage clothing, toys, sports memorabilia
and much more.
Greater Rostraver Chamber
516 Circle Drive
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
724-929-3329
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Recently, Antiques On Broad expanded its shop to 8 more rooms, which includes an awesome
sunporch and a third floor. The shop accepts VISA, MC, Discover, checks and cash, and has
layaway, gift certificates and delivers locally at no cost. If you are looking for someone trustworthy
to do a clean-out for you or a loved one, Antiques On Broad is available and experienced.
Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 5pm, and Sunday 12noon to 4pm. During the
spring and summer, flea markets are held in the lot beside the building and will be advertised
accordingly.
Be sure to like Antiques On Broad on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AntiquesOnBroad?
fref=ts or call 724-268-3199.
GRC News
May Luncheon - Tuesday, May 26th - The Willow Room
Registration and Networking 11:30am; Lunch and Meeting 12noon
This month we will hear from two GRC members as they inform the group about important programs and initiatives
available at their businesses.
Guest Speakers:
 Rose Granato - Volunteer Coordinator at Anova Homehealth & Hospice
 Don Doyle - Center for Fitness and Health
Reservations required by Friday, May 22nd by calling 724-929-3329 or email grcoc1@comcast.net
$15/Member - $18/Non Member - Cash or Check at the Door; Credit Card Payment accepted online at
http://www.greaterrostraverchamber.org/upcoming-GRC-meetings.htm
Spring Tradition
We all look forward to spring and the uplifting feelings it evokes. Our Recognition Dinner which occurs this time each year also
brings with it uplifting emotions as we share the evening with our honorees and guests. Past honorees have been linked by
common threads that surfaced when each person spoke while accepting their recognition. Themes of family, faith, trust and
dedication ring loud and clear. Tears, laughter and pride have embraced the guests and filled the room.
This year was no different as we celebrated our 40th year of tradition on Thursday, April 23rd at The Willow Room. Established
in 1975 as the Rostraver Business Associations Founder’s Day Dinner, this annual event has evolved in to an evening of
recognition and honor. The Recognition Dinner acknowledges a Business of the Year, Young Professional of the Year and
Community Service Award Recipient.
Business of the Year - Rostraver Shop-n-Save, Bob, Jeff and Scott Duritza
Community Service Award Recipient - Kate Crawford
Young Professional of the Year - Jamie St. Clair Davis, Proprietress of Salon Eye Candy
Our sincere thanks to this year’s honorees, their families and guests in attendance. Please see additional photos on page 10.
2015 GRC Members
343 Graphix
Affordable Health Insurance
All Seasons Travel
Anden Chiropractic Clinic
Angels World of Cycles
Anova Home Health & Hospice
Antiques on Broad
Audrey’s Custom Draperies
Auntie Anne’s Pretzels
Baker’s Waterproofing & Foundation Repair
Barrera’s Shoe and Leather Repair, LLC.
Beacon Supply
BeeGraphix
Belle Vernon Area School District
Belle Vernon Borough
Belle Vernon Rotary
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Big’s Sanitation
Bill’s Golfland, Inc.
Boatman Wealth Management
Brian G. Pirilla, CPA, ESQ.
Brian A. Rudolph, DMD
Broad Avenue Treasures
Brunswick Zone, Belle Vernon
BVA Federal Credit Union
C. Harper
California University of PA
Caring Transitions of Westmoreland Co.
Center for Fitness and Health
cfsbank
Chaney’s Natural Wellness
Chris Huffman Attorney at Law
Cialone’s Auto Care Center, LLC.
City Mission
Cleanse Pittsburgh
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services
Commercial Bank& Trust of PA
Community Bank
Computer Trends
CSC Insurance Options
Culligan Water Treatment
Dairy Queen, Belle Vernon
Donora Historical Society
Douglas Education Center
Dunkin Donuts
Duwall Productions
Eat n Park Restaurant
Elizabeth Borough
Elizabeth Township
Equity Edge Funding Corp.
Estok, Helen
Event Services
Fells Tiny Tots Academy
Ferguson Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.
First Commonwealth Bank
First National Bank
Five Elements
Forward Township
Gene & Boots Candies
General Industries
Gilmore Auction Gallery
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Greater Monessen Chamber
Port Royal Village
Greater Monessen Historical Society
Redd Dawgs All Star Clubhouse
Grimes, Lynn
Reliance Business Solutions
Hampton Inn, Belle Vernon
Rita’s Italian Ice, Belle Vernon
Hawthorne Ventures
Rodemen Trailer Repairs, Inc.
Heartland Restaurant Group
Rostraver Drug Store
Hidden Treasures
Rostraver Shop-n-Save
Highway Appliance and Television
Rostraver Sportsmen & Conservation Club
Hill, Tracy - AVON
Rostraver Twp. Lions Club
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Rostarver Public Library
Hometown Pharmacy
Ruschak Associates Insurance & Real Estate
Howard Hanna Simon Real Estate
Salon Eye Candy
Image Builders II
Slagle Roofing & Construction, Inc.
Italian Village Pizza
Smithton Borough
J&L Properties
Snapshot 47 Photos
Jablonski’s Notary Agency
South Hills Mon Valley Messenger
James J. Connolly, DDS
Sprowls Insurance Group/Willow Insurance
James C. Stump Funeral Home, Inc.
State Farm Insurance, Lisa Doria
Janney Montgomery Scott, LLC.
State Representative Ted Harhai
Keith J. Peer, CPA & Financial Services
Stewart Creative Design
Kevin’s Quick Lube, LLC.
Sutersville Antique Mall
Keystone Bakery
Sweeney’s Restaurant
Kidz Kingdom Daycare & Learning Center The Counseling House
LaBeaute Hair Design
The Good Ol’ Days Guesthouse
Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau
The Pizza Company
Legal Shield
The Ragged Edge Farm
Lettrich Group Architects/Planners
The Vintage Valet
Lowes Home Improvements
The Vintage Valley
Lulu the Clown
The Willow Room
Maisch, John
Three Rivers Marine & Rail Terminals
Malush, Dionne - Realtor
Times Sun
Mantle House Mission
Tiny Dancer Boutique
MarBill Diamonds & Jewelry
Tregembo Motors
Marilyn Williams Advertising Specialties
TribTotal Media
Martins Flowers & Shrubs, Inc.
Tri County ChemDry
McKnight Medical
Trinity Garage Doors & Awnings
McShane Florist and Greenhouse
Triple B Farms
MedExpress Urgent Care
Trombino Music Centers, Inc.
Mid Mon Valle Transit Authority
Union Cleaners/Economats
Mimidis, Tom
Valley 1st Credit Union
Mon Valley Regional Chamber
Valley Independent
Monessen Public Library
Valley Tire Company Co.
Monongahela Area Chamber
Valley Veterinary Service, Inc.
Monongahela Valley Hospital
Val’s Distributing & Car Wash
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort
Villella Remodeling, LLC.
North Belle Vernon Borough
Vintage & Vines Antiques
Northwood Reality, 201 Associates
Waddell & Reed Financial Advisors
Off the Wall Arts
Washington Twp.
Origami Owl
West Newton Borough
Orthodontique
Western PA Diagnostics
Outside the Box, I.T.
Westmoreland Co. Community College
PA CareerLink, Mon Valley
Willowbrook Car Wash & Detailing
Pasquinelli, Norma - Realtor
Yareck’s Better Hearing Center
Patterson Plumbing
Yoder, Donald
Pepper Family Medicine
Yoskosky, Judy
Perry Drug Store
Yurkovich, Cathy
Perry Floral and Gift Shop II
Perry Township
Perryopolis Auto Auction
PNC Bank
If you don’t see your name listed, please
Pony Tales
call the GRC office 724-92-3329.
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Help Needed for Upcoming Events
Committee help is needed for both the Fall Classic Golf Outing and 4th Annual Ladies Night Out.
If you are a golfer, enjoy a good golf outing, or are looking for a way to be more involved with the GRC, then consider volunteering on
the golf outing planning committee. The committee will meet once a month initially, then twice a month as the event grows closer. The
outing is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 2nd. Help is needed with securing sponsors, golfers and prize donors.
If you have attended Ladies Night Out in the past, have unique ideas, are direct sales person with good contacts to others in your
industry, or just like having a good time, then consider joining the LNO committee. This year’s event will be held Wednesday,
November 4th. The committee will be responsible for selecting the theme of the event, securing vendors, lining up entertainment, fun
and games and gathering Chinese auction items.
If you would like more information about volunteers opportunities with either event, please call the GRC at 724-929-3329.
Successful 2015 Home Show
Photos of just a few of the GRC Members that participated in the
Annual Mon Valley Home Show, April 10th, 11th and 12th.
Additional photos can be found on the GRC Facebook page.
Top Left - Diann Donaldson, Reliance Business Solutions, and
Deborah Buck, Audrey’s Custom Draperies at the GRC booth.
Middle Left - The gang from Lowe’s Home Improvements, Belle
Vernon
Middle Right - Sara Krah, Douglas Education Center
Lower Left - Art Trilli, Culligan Water Treatment
Lower Right - Bob Bury and Mike Thorton, cfsbank
Local Howard Hanna Office Supports MVH’s Children’s Free Care Fund
Kids break things – such as arms, legs and fingers. Sometimes they develop illnesses or chronic conditions that need immediate attention. When their families do not have health insurance or the money to pay for the medical care, it can make a bad situation even
worse.
Every December, Howard Hanna Simon Real Estate Services, in
Rostraver, hosts a Choo Choo Chow Chow luncheon to raise funds
for the Children’s Free Care Fund at Monongahela Valley Hospital
(MVH). Tom Simon Sr., broker/owner of the agency, recently
presented a check for $10,000 to MVH. The 2015 donation brings
his agency’s total contribution to the Free Care Fund to more than
$131,000 over the years.
“We are deeply grateful to Tom Simon and Howard Hanna Simon
Real Estate Services for their generosity,” said Thomas J. Cullen,
senior vice president at Monongahela Valley Hospital. "There are
many children in our community who will benefit from this
benevolence.”
Pittsburgh-based Howard Hanna Real Estate Services’ corporate
office and agencies sponsor the Chow Chow luncheons each fall
and during the holiday seasons to provide medical care to children
regardless of insurance or their families’ ability to pay. Mr. Simon
hosted his first Chow Chow Luncheon in 1997 in his office with
approximately 30 people in attendance. After a few years, the
Left to right during the check presentation ceremony are Cindy
luncheon outgrew his office and moved down the road to a larger
Walman, manager of Howard Hanna Simon Real Estate
restaurant. It was at that time that he decided that since his agency
Services; Tom Simon; Tommy Simon III; Tom Cullen; and
does business in the Mon Valley that the funds should stay in the
Deanna Bovard, a Realtor, who served on the Chow Chow
Mon Valley to help children in the community. He met with
Mr. Cullen and the two worked together to establish the Hospital’s committee.
Free Care Fund. When the event outgrew the restaurant, Mr.
Simon moved the luncheon to the Club House Grille at Cedarbrook
Golf Course in Rostraver. More than 200 people attended the 2014 luncheon that included a live auction, Chinese auction, 50-50,
bake sale and cash donations.
“Howard Hanna Simon Real Estate Services is proud to support the Children’s Free Care Fund at Monongahela Valley Hospital,” said
Tom Simon. “The hospital is a major resource in the community; and, it is gratifying to work with an organization with a strong
commitment to the people it serves.”
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 bzunic@cfsbank.com W cfsbank.com
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Welcome New Members
J & L Properties
Bryan Polomoscanik
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
Phone: 724-929-5533
Fax: 724-929-5530
Residential & Commercial Rentals
Five Elements
Jody Plumly
1804 Scenery Drive
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
Phone: 724-323-5297
www.fiveelements.massagetherapy.com
First Commonwealth Bank
Linda Tasser
803 S. Center Avenue
Hunker, PA 15639
Phone: 724-755-2779
Fax:
724-925-7424
McKnight Medical
Ann McKnight
11 McKean Avenue
Charleroi, PA 15022
Phone: 724-489-4011
www.mcknightmedical.com
Kidz Kingdom Daycare & Learning Center
Tamera Boozer, Emily Varner
600 Donner Avenue
Monessen, PA 15062
Phone: 724-684-5023
Fax: 724-684-5036
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!
Submit Member News and Articles to grcoc1@comcast.net 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!
Recent Ribbon Cutting
Yareck’s Better Hearing Center
Yareck’s Better Hearing Center has been a Mon
Valley institution for over 60 years. In 2015,
Yareck’s relocated to Belle Vernon to a newly renovated, state of the art office, located at 137 Finley
Road.
Yareck’s provides audiometric evaluations by highly
qualified professionals, to determine whether or not a
hearing loss exists and to what degree. With these
findings, we create a “hearing profile” and will
prescribe appropriate hearing instrument options to
best suit your individual needs.
Our mission is to provide the best hearing healthcare
available today. Our hearing care team offers over
100 years’ experience, along with patient friendly,
patient focused care and access to the most
advanced hearing health technology available.
Left to right, Dana Marraccini, Erin Kampert, Ben Richard, Sam Yareck, III,
Michelle Smith, John Hudock, Karen Kalke, Robert Messer, III
Yareck’s offers all types, sizes and styles of hearing
instruments. Technology ranges from basic to
advanced and will be custom suited to individual
needs. We also offer custom noise protection,
musician’s ear monitors, maskers, custom ear molds
for MP3 players and custom swim plugs.
Yareck’s can be reached at (724) 929-4725 or by visiting www.betterhearingbellevernon.com and office hours are Monday through
Friday, 9am – 5 pm with later appointments available by request.
Be sure to visit and like their facebook page https://www.facebook.com/YarecksBetterHearingCenter.
Allstate Insurance Company Provides Community Outreach
On Thursday, April 23rd, Allstate Insurance, Scott Langlois held a
community outreach program at Belle Vernon Area High School.
Students and teachers were asked to take the Pledge to Not Text and
Drive. Each person placed their thumbprint on the banner which will
hang at the high school and serve as a reminder of the pledge.
For information about Allstate Insurance, call Scott at 724-243-3291.
Important Statistics About Texting and Driving:
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Texting and driving causes the driver to take their eyes off the road
for an average of 5 minutes, at 55 mph that’s driving the distance of a
football field, completely blind!
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Texting and driving is like driving after having four beers.
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Texting and driving can make us 23 times more likely to crash.
Doggie Spa Back on the Avenue
Doggie Spa recently re-opened a new location at 514 Broad
Avenue, Belle Vernon.
Doggie Spa offers grooming services for small and large breed
dogs. Stop in to see the spa-like storefront and learn more about
the services offered. Don’t forget to ask about the blueberry facial.
Be sure to like their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/
DoggieSpa3/timeline or call 724-798-8101 for more information.
Doggie Spa
514 Broad Avenue
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
724-798-8101
Vintage & Vines New Location,
New Look
Vintage and Vines Antiques Shop & Flower Shop is
now located at 623 Broad Avenue, Belle Vernon.
Join them for their Grand Re-Opening Celebration
Friday, May 8th and Saturday, May 9th.
In addition to antiques, salvage, primitives and
furniture, they now offer a “vintage flower shop”
specializing in fresh, dried and artificial flowers for
all occasions.
Be sure to like their facebook page at https://
www.facebook.com/pages/Vintage-VinesAntiques/466098593496209?fref=ts.
Call 724-929-3536 for more information.
Join us for a
Ribbon Cutting at the New Location for
Northwood Reality, 201 Associates
433 Broad Avenue
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
Thursday, May 7th - 11:45am
NEW ADDRESSES for GRC MEMBERS:
Waddell & Reed Financial Advisors
540 Broad Avenue
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
724-929-3959
Judge Charles Christner, District Justice
179 Municipal Drive
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
724-633-5105
Please remember to support fellow GRC Members when shopping, dining and scheduling services.
Keep it Local, Greater Rostraver!
North Belle Vernon Community Bank Park Sponsorships Available
North Belle Vernon invites you and your business to work shoulder to shoulder with many other partners to help make the highly
anticipated North Belle Vernon—Community Bank Park an outstanding success. Each year, approximately 16,000 visitors will be
drawn to the Park from across multiple communities throughout the Mon Valley.
Benefits of Park sponsorship include:
Your message will be visible during a multitude of events and activities at the outdoor facility including athletic competitions,
tournaments and camps, fundraising events, company picnics, multi-community events such as movie nights, dodge ball/kickball
tournaments, concerts, arts & craft workshops, cooking classes, outside exercise classes and other planned activities.
The Park will attract approximately 15,000 to 16,000 visitors per year, with 24/7 camera surveillance, making safety the utmost
importance. Easy access to Interstate 70, the Park is run y the NBV Municipality, meaning the Park will be continually maintained, with
an aggressive plan in place to fight both drugs and vandalism. The Park is ADA friendly and meets all safety regulations of the
American Playground Standards.
A variety of sponsorship packages are available ranging from $7,500 to $750 and offer a number of marketing opportunities for your
business.
For more information about sponsorship packages and plans, contact RJ Sokol at 724-929-2749 or North Belle Vernon Borough at
724-929-6930.
2015 Greater Rostraver Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Seated Left to Right; Cathy Glad, Mary Esther Antal, Deborah Puglia, Tanya Chaney
Standing Left to Right; Lynn Grimes, Jennifer Codeluppi, Patrick Alberts, Cathy Yurkovich, Bernie Zunic,
Skip Pirilla, Judi Robbins, Justin Brovey, Gina C. Lynn, Jerry Fronzaglio
Missing; Jake Cuthbert and Lynda Stewart
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2015 Recognition Dinner - Thursday, April 23rd
Kate, husband Steve and children Lily, Grace and SJ
The Duritza Family
Jamie, with husband Casey and children Branden, Tommy & Katie
State Representative with Mary Lee McBeth
St. Senator Pat Stefano presented Citations of Honor to our honorees.
Dr. Thomas St. Clair offers the Invocation
Photos provided by Snapshot 47 Photos . Additional photos of the Recognition Dinner can be found on our
facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/greaterrostraverchamber?fref=photo.
The video presentation can be viewed at https://youtu.be/xJupnibS5jk
Are you Connected?
Ways to get connected to the GRC and fellow chamber members:
1) Attend Monthly Luncheons and Networking Events
2) Join a Committee
3) Consider A Nomination to the Board of Directors
4) Volunteer at Events
5) Sponsor an Event
6) Attend Member Open Houses, Grand Openings, Ribbon Cuttings
7) Advertise in Chamber Connection
8) Visit our website www.greaterrostraverchamber.org
9) Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/#!/greaterrostraverchamber
10) Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/GRCOC_1
11) Join the GRC Group on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=8130392
Call the GRC Office to learn more about maximizing your membership investment 724-929-3329.
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