November 2015 - Norwin Chamber of Commerce

NOV 2015
Monthly Newsletter
Recent Chamber Events
NORWIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
9th Annual Sample Norwin
321 MAIN STREET • IRWIN, PA 15642 • PHONE: 724-863-0888 • FAX: 724-863-5133
WEB: WWW.NORWINCHAMBER.COM • EMAIL: INFO@NORWINCHAMBER.COM
Recent Chamber Events (cont.)
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Mills & Associates Ribbon Cutting
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McFeely Gourmet Chocolate Ribbon Cutting
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Elliott Community Federal Credit Union’s Hawks Money Nest Ribbon Cutting
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Member Kudos
Member: Synergy Salon & Day Spa
Kudos: Synergy Salon & Day Spa is excited to welcome Brittany McFeely to their team. Brittany
is a Norwin Grad, and is excited to be working in and supporting her local community. Brittany
is a Receptionist at Synergy and looks forward to greeting you during your next visit to the
salon.
Kudos: Synergy Salon & Day Spa is thrilled to have Make Up Artist Devyn Kanak as a strong
addition to their team. She is passionate about transforming people through makeup, because
it allows them to feel beautiful while boosting their confidence. Devyn has her cosmetology
license and is looking forward to establishing a clientele and developing her esthetician skills.
Member: Levin Furniture
Kudos: The National Home Furnishings Industry’s chapter of the Anti-Defamation League
honored three industry leaders at their Annual Awards Tribute and Dinner Dance in New York
City. One of those three industry leaders is Robert Levin, owner of Levin Furniture. This award
honors business leaders that personify the ideals of this nation and serve as an example to
others for their leadership, dedication and energy.
Member: AFLAC - Mike Fleming
Kudos: Mike and Lindsay Fleming welcomed their second child, Jameson Michael, into this
world on October 8th at 9lbs, 5oz. and 22” long. Congratulations proud parents!
Member: Medallion Wealth Management
Kudos: Medallion Wealth Management has been named one of Pittsburgh’s Coolest Offices.
Why it’s a cool office? The office space is filled with a variety of bright colors and incorporates
many modern design elements. It is also environmentally green. To continue with that
theme the company has created an open concept, with each office having at least one wall of
windows allowing for natural light and utilized glass walls with open door frames to continue
an unrestrictive flow. Their underlying color choices reflect their corporate culture, using blues
which represent trust, honesty and dependability, and light greens to reflect growth, vitality
and freshness. Congratulations!
Member Kudos (cont.)
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Member: Embellished Images by CSDI
Kudos: Embellished Images by CSDI is an authorized dealer for The Gripstic. It is a huge money
saving item for the kitchen by sealing in freshness, keeping out air and making food last much
longer. A bag of chopped salad can last up to 9 days once opened. A bag of brown sugar
can last for years if used properly. It eliminates the “traditional” chip clip because it seals in
freshness and keeps out the air. It is not only for the kitchen, you can use it on your pet’s treat
bags, in the garden for your potting soil, etc. There is even a waterproof pouch with the gripstic
closure. You can put your cell phone in the pouch, close the closure and submerge it in water.
Your phone will stay dry and unharmed. This product is dishwasher and freezer safe and comes
with a Lifetime guarantee. For more information, contact Dina Denning at 724-863-4104.
Member: Amada Senior Care of Greater Pittsburgh
Kudos: Joe Spehar, CSA, with Amada Senior Care of Greater Pittsburgh, recently completed a
comprehensive course through the Society of Certified Senior Advisors® (SCSA) and has earned
the certification of Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)®. The CSA designation in conjunction with
15 years of experience in healthcare means that seniors and their families now have a resource
they can rely on to meet their non-medical senior care needs. As a Certified Senior Advisor, Joe
Spehar has received the education and training to better serve senior clients. Joe is required to
participate in continuing education to ensure he is well educated on the changes and updates
that affect the senior home care industry.
Member: The Wooden Nickel Restaurant North Huntingdon
Kudos: Congratulations to The Wooden Nickel on their 1 year Anniversary of their restaurant
in North Huntingdon. We wish you many more successful years in our community!
New Member Corner
PA CareerLink Westmoreland
WELCOME
Albensi Laboratories
100 Colony Drive, Irwin, PA 15642
Donald and Laura Albensi
714-864-8880
Email: laura@albensilab.com
Website: www.albensilab.com
Manufacture custom dental prosthetics.
151 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, PA 15697
Janice Albright • 724-755-2330
Email: c-jalbrigh@pa.gov
Website: www.jobgateway.pa.gov
Workforce development and training.
Connecting employers and job seekers.
State Farm Insurance - Chad Gregorini Agency
13480 State Route 30, Suite B, North Huntingdon, PA 15642
Chad Gregorini • 724-515-5336
Email: chad@northhuntingdoninsurance.com
Website: www.northhuntingdoninsurance.com
Providing Insurance & Financial Services.
The Balloon Shoppe
Amada Senior Care of Greater Pittsburgh
1781 Arona Road, Suite 3B, North Huntingdon, PA 15642
Joe Spehar
Email: joe.s@amadaseniorcare.com
Website: www.AmadaSeniorCare.com/GreaterPittsburgh
Providing non-medical in home care to seniors
in the Greater Pittsburgh area.
320 Lincoln Highway West, Jeannette, PA 15644
Toni Orner • 724-527-1981
Email: theballoonshoppetoni@gmail.com
Website: www.balloonshoppe.us
Retail party supplies with a focus on balloons for pick up
or delivery. Catering supplies, costume accessories, Santa Suit
and Easter Bunny rentals, candy buffet supplies,
milestone birthdays, local high school decor and more!
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Knowledge is Power
A New Kind of Secretary
Every business at some point has needed to hire an insurance agent, maybe an accountant,
or a repair-person, right? But are they considered your employees? Do you pay their taxes
or health care benefits? Do they come to you to request vacation or sick days? Do they
ask you for more paper, ink or other supplies when they run low? Of course not. They are
independent contractors that you hire on an as-needed basis.
Wouldn’t it be nice to have someone like that to help you with office tasks that you don’t
have time for or just really dislike doing? The answer might be to hire a Virtual Administrative
Assistant.
What is a Virtual Administrative Assistant?
A Virtual Administrative Assistant is someone who works from a location other than your
office. Most often they have a home office with their own computers, printers, fax machines
and anything else they need for their business. They are professionals who know how to
provide the support a business owner needs by using the web.
You might say, “Well this sounds great, but how can I use a virtual administrative assistant
(VAA) in my business?” Let’s say you are a small business owner and you need help
maintaining an online presence. Many virtual administrative assistants are experienced in
just that type of thing and can be your “go to” person for this task.
Article provided by Diana Smith of
Ability Virtual Administrative Assistant
Your VAA can submit your blog posts to Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. She can even research topics for you to blog about. Your
VAA can create graphics for your social media accounts, upload them for you, and track your company’s social media subscribers and
followers.
If you’re not ready for Facebook and Twitter, a VAA can also assist you with routine office tasks. If you use traditional mail to keep in
touch with your clients, a VAA could take on that task for you. She could also create or update forms, order supplies and have them
delivered, make travel arrangements, coordinate luncheons, create Power Point Presentations, manuals, marketing materials, the list is
endless.
How Do VAAs Charge For Their Services?
Well, that all depends on the VAA. The most common way is to charge an hourly rate then bill for the services provided. Some VAAs
offer packages that might include discounts. For example, a client could purchase 20 hours a month to be used for many different
projects, then the VAA submits a “time sheet” when the hours are met. Because the hours were purchased as a package and paid in
advance, the VAA may provide a discount off the usual rate.
It is important to feel comfortable with your VAA since you will be entrusting them with your business and possibly sensitive
information. Make sure they are trustworthy and check out their references as you would when hiring any contractor. Most VAAs will
offer a free phone meeting where you can discuss your needs and get a feel for whether or not you would work well together. Start
out by delegating small tasks to your VAA and see how it goes. Hopefully, in time, you will develop a comfort and trust with your VAA
which will free you to do more of what you want and love doing - focusing on your success.
Chamber
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For more information, contact Diana Smith at 724-515-7779 or dsmith@abilityvaa.com.
9th Annual Sample Norwin
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Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s 9th Annual Sample Norwin!
The event that shows the public what fantastic businesses, products and services we have in our surrounding communities.
Over 600 members, families and individuals attended making this our biggest Sample Norwin yet!
Our Event Sponsors:
Advanced Hearing Center
A & S Indoor Pistol Range
Parkview Community
Federal Credit Union
FASTSIGNS
Reliant Senior Care/Briarcliff Pavilion
Grand Canyon University
Southwestern Nursing Care Center
Additional Sponsors:
Beverage Sponsors:
C. Harper Auto Group
CertaPro Painters of Pittsburgh East
Comfort Keepers
Duncan Financial Group
Reliance Business Solutions
Premier Food Vendors:
Habitat For Humanity
Buffalo Wild Wings
Comfort Keepers
Chick-fil-A Greengate Centre
Corks and Canvases
K-Vay’s Restaurant
Cory Services
Popeyes Lousiana Kitchen
Costco Wholesale
Rivertowne Pub & Grille
CPS Photography
The Wooden Nickel Restaurant
DiCerbo Properties
Woody’s Catering/
Antonelli Event Center
Duncan Financial Group
Photographer:
Infinite Pose-abilities Photography & Video
Program Printer: Metal Photo Service
Sound Technicians: Main Street Music & Sound
Infinite Pose-abilities Photography
& Video
Reliant Senior Care/
Briarcliff Pavilion
Irwin Eagles
Revive Chiropractic
& Rehabilitation
Kalkstein Family Chiropractic
Lea’s Floral
Legacy Medical Center
Levin Furniture
MA Web Centers
Eichelberger & Sons
Heating & Air Conditioning
Main Street Music & Sound
Business Expo Participants:
Emerald Business Group
MedExpress Urgent Care
4 Seasons Travel
Energy Swing Windows
Advanced Hearing Center
Excela Health
Michelle’s Bella
Boutique & Day Spa
Albanese Sinchar Smith & Co.
FASTSIGNS
A & S Indoor Pistol Range
First Commonwealth Bank
Amada Senior Care
of Greater Pittsburgh
First Niagara Bank
American Cancer Society
Big Frog
Custom T-Shirts and More
Calvary Daycare
CASA of Westmoreland
Central Westmoreland
Grand Canyon University
The Green Berry
Greenhouse Winery
Guardian Protection Services
HLC Bookkeeping
& Office Services
Manor Bank
Norwin Rotary Club
Ross Wellness Lifestyle Center
Sam’s Club
S & T Bank
Solutionist SWAG
Southwestern
Nursing Care Center
Speedy Furniture of Irwin
Synergy Salon & Day Spa
TG Graphic &
Website Design Services
Norwin School District
Transitions Health Care
N. Huntingdon
Parkview Community
Federal Credit Union
Walden’s View
of North Huntingdon
Pet Friends, Inc.
Westmoreland County
Blind Association
Brendan Keith Petrick,
Attorney at Law
Westmoreland County
Commissioner Ted Kopas
Private Industry Council of
Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc.
Westmoreland Entrepreneurs
Rain International
Yoga On 3rd
Calendar of Events
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NOVEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
Date:
Meeting:
Lunch & Learn
Job Search Workshop
Ribbon Cutting
Executive Board Meeting
Ribbon Cutting
Block Party Mixer
Irwin Borough Council Meeting
C.A.R.E.
Board of Directors Meeting
Cash Mob
Networking Orientation
N. Huntingdon Township Commissioners
Ribbon Cutting
Small Business Saturday
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10
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Time:
11:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
3:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
4:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
7:30 a.m.
7:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
11:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
Location:
Jacktown Ride & Hunt Club
Chamber office
The Firepit Wood Fired Grill
Chamber office
Caruthers & Caruthers, P.C.
200 Block Main Street, Irwin
Council Chambers
Chamber office
Chamber office
To Be Determined
Chamber office
North Huntingdon Township
State Farm - Chad Gregorini
Chamber office
DECEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
Meeting:
1
3
8
9
9
15
16
Lunch & Learn
C.A.R.E.
Executive Board Meeting
Annual Holiday Mixer
Irwin Borough Council Meeting
Board of Directors Meeting
N. Huntingdon Township Commissioners
Chamber Marketplace
Date:
Time:
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NICHOLS
Attorneys at Law
SUITE 3-4 LANDMARK PAVILION
150 ROBBINS STATION ROAD
NORTH HUNTINGON, PA 15642-2050
(724) 864-2327
FAX (724) 864-9625
JAMES M. DUFFY
Attorney at Law
jduffy@securitysettlement.com
11:30 a.m.
7:30 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
4:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
7:30 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
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Greensburg Country Club
Chamber Office
Chamber Office
Antonelli Event Center
Council Chambers
Chamber Office
North Huntingdon Townhouse
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