September 2015 - Norwin Chamber of Commerce

SEPT 2015
Monthly Newsletter
NORWIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Recent Chamber Events
83rd Annual Norwin Community Picnic
321 MAIN STREET • IRWIN, PA 15642 • PHONE: 724-863-0888 • FAX: 724-863-5133
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Member Kudos
Member: HLC Bookkeeping & Office Services - Krista & Kristina Rugh
Kudos: HLC has been approved to be a part of the Intuit Reseller Program, which means they have an
opportunity to sell QuickBooks products directly and connect their clients to QuickBooks authorized products
and specials such as QuickBooks Online, Intuit Full Service Payroll, Intuit Payments Merchant Processing, and
Secure Plus Checks.
Member: McFeely’s Gourmet Chocolate - Marion McFeely
Kudos: McFeely’s has added some fun new services to their downtown Irwin location. These new services
include: Children’s Birthday Parties (girls and boys - Ages 7+), Chocolate Making classes for teens and adults
and Chocolate & Painting Parties. For more information on these new services contact 724-863-7514.
Member: New Steps Rehab - Peggy Bianchi
Kudos: Peggy was named this year’s President of the networking group WBN (Women’s Business Network).
WBN have over 400 members and 25 chapters throughout Southwestern PA. Congratulations Madame
President!
Member: Synergy Salon & Day Spa
Kudos: Synergy would like to welcome Megan Kugler to our staff. Megan recently passed her state boards
and is certified as a stylist. She is excited to start her career with Synergy and is looking forward to meeting
new clients and fulfilling their color and nail needs. Please join us in welcoming Megan!
Member: TG Graphics & Website Design - Tina Gray
Kudos: Tina recently updated and redesigned the existing website for Mon Yough Chamber of Commerce.
Tina was introduced to the Mon Yough Chamber through a joint networking luncheon with the Norwin
Chamber. Great job Tina!
Member: Norwin Lions Club
Kudos: The Westmoreland County Commissioners made a proclamation to the 6 locations in the county
holding the Reality Tour. Representing the Norwin Lions Reality Tour were Gina and Keith Davis and Denise
and Russ Poole.
Member: The Wooden Nickel Restaurant
Kudos: Congratulations to Joe Bello on his completion of the Court of Master Sommeliers Introductory
Sommelier Course! We look forward to tasting your wine pairings!
Member: Reliance Business Solutions
Kudos: Reliance Business Solutions is proud to announce a partnership arrangement with NCR Corporation
to provide their NCR SILVER Point of Sale solutions to businesses in Western PA, Eastern Ohio and West
Virginia. This IPAD powered POS System is ideal for the small retailer or restaraunt applications and is very
economically priced. Partnering with NCR allows Reliance Business Solutions to bring a world class product
from the company that invented the cash register and is renowned for their customer service. For more
information contact Dave Collins at d.collins@reliancetransactions.com.
Knowledge is Power
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Use NIXLE to Stay Informed
The most vital component required in order to effectively plan for, respond to and
recover from an emergency incident is information. This is the single commodity that allows
emergency services personnel to establish and maintain what is known as a “common
operating picture” – that awareness of an incident that enables those in charge to ensure
the safety of responders as well as the successful resolution of the incident.
Emergency managers are not alone in their need for accurate incident information,
however. Ordinary citizens are almost always the first to see, and often respond to,
emergencies. They are also the ones directly impacted by these incidents. As such, it is
important that they receive incident-related information in a timely and accurate manner.
In fact, the emergency operations plans of most municipalities address the need to provide
information to the public prior to, during and after an incident occurs.
One of the ways that both North Huntingdon Township and Irwin Borough are Article provided by Gene Komondor,
Emergency Management Coordinator
able to provide information to its residents is with a communications application known for North Huntingdon Township
as Nixle. This web-based product allows for real-time communications and can be used
in both emergency and non-emergency situations. In fact, the majority of messages
sent are related to non life-threatening incidents such as road closures, utility repairs and
weather alerts. The system would also be used in the event of a localized or large-scale
disaster such as a tornado or flooding. Combined with other social media applications such as Facebook and Twitter, Nixle
enhances the ability of North Huntingdon and Irwin to keep their residents informed of events occurring in their respective
municipalities.
Nixle is a free application that is available to everyone. To sign up to receive information alerts, simply go to the Nixle website at www.nixle.com to register.
Alerts can be sent to your e-mail and mobile devices as well as to desktop computers.
Member Spotlight
Metal Photo Service 3rd Annual Kickball Tournament
Jason and Tara Saunders, owners of MPS have a history of paying it forward. It started with a their special
on color copies, 5 cents from each copy is donated to a local charity. In 2013 they decided to go bigger
with their charity work and so the kickball tournament came to be. “We recognize how lucky we are to
have two healthy children and a successful business. We want to help others who are dealing with tough
situations,” says Tara.
On August 15th Metal Photo Service, Inc. held their 3rd Annual Kickball tournament. This year it was held
at White Oak Park and proceeds benefited Carson’s Hope, a charity created by Jim and Carlie Rudick to
help support families dealing with pediatric cancer as well as to help further pediatric cancer research.
The past 3 kickball tournaments have raised a combined total of $18,600 for designated charities. This
year alone MPS raised $6,800 for Carson’s Hope. Congrats to team OLD SCHOOL who took the big win
this year!
Major event sponsors include Rivertowne Brewing, Ferrari’s Pizza,
Chick-fil-A at Greengate Centre, The Wooden Nickel, Norwin
Towne Square, Graney & Co. CPA, FastSigns of Greensburg, NPV
Productions, 1st Call Plumbing, Synergy Salon & Day Spa, My
Favorite DJ, and Penneco Outdoor.
For more information on Carson’s Hope visit www.carsonshope.org.
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Thank You Sponsors & Volunteers
Thank you Norwin Chamber members and community businesses for making this year's
Norwin Community Picnic a success and fun day for our great community! Residents had lots
of fun at the park and Soak Zone, completed a fun activity with the Norwin Public Library,
played some rounds of Bingo and won some great prizes at the end of the evening.
This day could not be possible without the following event sponsors:
Diamond Event Sponsors:
Bob Massie Toyota/Scion
C. Harper Auto Group
Ruby Sponsors:
Eichelberger & Sons Heating & Cooling
R. J. Staso Heating & Air Conditioning
Emerald Sponsors:
Anytime Fitness
Larry Lint Floor & Wallcovering Co., Inc.
Attorneys Mary Ann Petrillo
and Tyler Jones
McFeely's Gourmet Chocolate
Briarcliff Pavilion
Health & Rehabilitation Center
Burkhart's Auto Body
Calvary Church
Carla Capozzi Orthodontics
Finishline Powersports
Fix's Body Shop
GDC Fine Jewelry
Giant Eagle
North Huntingdon
Infinite Pose-abilities
Photography & Video
Michelle's Bella Boutique & Day Spa
North Huntingdon EMS/Rescue
North Huntingdon Township Commissioner
Richard Gray
Norwin Christian Church
Parry Custom Homes
Pep Boys North Huntingdon
Pitt Industrial Diamond Products
RE/MAX Realty Access
Rok Hard Concrete
Superior Lawn Care
Synergy Salon & Day Spa
83rd Annual Norwin Community Picnic
Sapphire Sponsors:
AccuServ Pharmacy
Albanese Sinchar Smith & Co.
Barto Family Chriopractic
Belak Flowers
Burger King - North Huntingdon
CertaPro Painters of Pittsburgh East
Colonial Grille & Taproom
Commercial Bank & Trust of PA
Earl’s Dairy Whip
GM Self Storage
Holiday Travel International
American Express
Idlewild & Soak Zone
Irwin Business &
Professional Association
Irwin Eagles
Irwin Eye Care
Irwin Moose Family Center #236
Luehm Candy Company
Manor Bank
McKeever & Sons Plumbing
Norwin Area Republicans
Norwin Art League
Norwin Education Association
Norwin Express Tours
Norwin Historical Society
Norwin Lions Club
Norwin Rotary Club
Norwin Teachers
Federal Credit Union
Ott Funeral Home
Peggy Powers Placement
Queen of Angels Catholic School
Remote Control Systems
Ross Appliance
& Sweeper Company
Schade Landscaping,
Excavating & Concrete
Shafton Volunteer Fire Company
& Relief Association
Shidle Lodge #601, F. & A. M.
Shirley Funeral Home
Simply Flawless Skin Care
Sweet Buzz Bean & Bistro
The First Presbyterian Church Irwin
Thermo King of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
at Greensburg
Westmoreland County
Commissioners Chuck Anderson
& Tyler Courtney
Your Family Eye Doctors
Amethyst Sponsors:
AFSCME 1474 Norwin School
District Custodial & Maintenance
Andy Warhol Museum
Auto-Mobile Detailing
Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc.
Carnegie Museum of
Art & Natural History
Carnegie Science Center
Chamber Choice
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
Creative Adventures
Learning Center
DiCerto Properties Real Estate
Investment & Seminars
Drew Mena’s Restaurant & Lounge
Elk Air Conditioning
Elliott Community
Federal Credit Union
First Student
Five Guys Burgers and Fries
Glengarry Golf Links
Hadad Services
Kistler’s Golf
Living Treasures Animal Park
Mixes Galore
Monster Mini Golf
New Steps Rehab
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
Romano's Pizza
Sam's Club - Greensburg
Totteridge Golf Course
This day would also not be possible
without our wonderful
event volunteers:
Chuck Bolena Results From Thinking
Tyler Courtney Westmoreland County
Commissioner
Keith Davis - Davis Financial Group
Ronda Doench- Dollar Bank
Ted Dornin Peggy Powers Placement
Jim Duffy Duffy & Nichols, Attorneys At Law
Steve Eichelberger - Eichelberger
& Sons Heating & Cooling
Diana Falk - Norwin Public Library
Beth Gates - Results From Thinking
Christa Griffith First Commonwealth Bank
Peggy Powers Hamilton Peggy Powers Placement
Tyler Hensler Becker Wholesale Mine Supply
Vic Hensler Becker Wholesale Mine Supply
Noah Kephart The Gardens of Lincoln Court
Andrea Lawson - cfsbank
Amy Lichwa - Norwin Teachers
Federal Credit Union
Nikki Magill - Kafferlin Strategies
Steve Mielnicki Pep Boys North Huntingdon
Kevin Powanda - 4 Seasons Travel
Billie Jo Powers Peggy Powers Placement
Kim Rodriguez - Dollar Bank
Cathy Schehr Norwin Chamber Volunteer
John Shaffer Becker Wholesale Mine Supply
Rich Siniawski Guardian Protection Services
Lisa Smartnick First Commonwealth Bank
Paula Steiner Norwin Play It Forward Fund
Tom Steiner Norwin Play It Forward Fund
Ashley Stoken Synergy Salon & Day Spa
Rob Yeargers - Dollar Bank
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Calendar of Events
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SEPTEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
Date:
1
Meeting:
Lunch & Learn
Time:
11:30 a.m.
3
C.A.R.E.
7:30 a.m.
Chamber office
8
Executive Board Meeting
8:00 a.m.
Chamber office
9
Networking Orientation
11:30 a.m.
Chamber office
9
Irwin Borough Council Meeting
6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
15
Board of Directors Meeting
7:30 a.m.
Chamber office
15
Cash Mob
16
N. Huntingdon Township Commissioners
7:00 p.m.
North Huntingdon Township
17
C.A.R.E.
7:30 a.m.
Chamber office
23
Annual Sample Norwin
4:00 p.m.
Norwin High School Cafeteria
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Ribbon Cutting
11:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
Location:
K-Vay’s Restaurant
Mon Cherie Jewelry & Gifts
Mills & Assoicates
OCTOBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
Date:
1
Meeting:
C.A.R.E.
Time:
7:30 a.m.
1
Cocktails & Conversations
6
Lunch & Learn
11:30 a.m.
Rodney’s Restaurant
9
Business Tour
10:00 a.m.
Westmoreland County Blind Assoc.
13
Executive Board Meeting
8:00 a.m.
Chamber Office
14
Block Party Mixer
4:30 p.m.
300 Block of Irwin
14
Irwin Borough Council Meeting
6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
15
C.A.R.E.
7:30 a.m.
Chamber Office
20
Board of Directors Meeting
7:30 a.m.
Chamber Office
20
Cash Mob
9:00 a.m.
Chick-fil-A Greengate Centre
21
N. Huntingdon Township Commissioners
7:00 p.m.
North Huntingdon Townhouse
29
C.A.R.E.
7:30 a.m.
Chamber Office
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Cocktails & Conversations
5:00 p.m.
Broad Street Bistro
5:00 p.m.
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Chamber Office
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