August 2015 - Somerset County Chamber of Commerce

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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.”
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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.
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how the arts, culture, history and
location of outdoor adventure tourism
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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.
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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.
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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 sandyb@somersetcountychamber.com.
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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
info@somersetcountychamber.com 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.
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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: joe@kashurbawebdesign.com
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: scottash11@gmail.com
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: scottash11@gmail.com
Your ad here!
Showcase your business in the Chamber Classifieds. Call (814) 445-6431 to learn more.
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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. We
thank Nemacolin for its donation and
apologize for the error.
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PERMIT NO.
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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
raldom@somersetcountychamber.com
raldom@somersetcountychamber.com
Office Manager.................................................................Sandy Berkebile
Office Manager ................................................................Sandy
Berkebile
sandyb@somersetcountychamber.com
sandyb@somersetcountychamber.com
Communications Coordinator...........................................Sheena Baker
Communications Coordinator
..........................................Sheena Baker
sheenab@somersetcountychamber.com
sheenab@somersetcountychamber.com
Tourism Counselor/Receptionist....................................Melissa Holiday
Tourism Counselor/Receptionist
...................................Melissa Holiday
info@somersetcountychamber.com
info@somersetcountychamber.com
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.
Somerset County Chamber of Commerce ambassador.