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Week of:  April 27, 2015

  

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JARI will be  the  collaborative force that enhances all aspects of our region to grow a diverse economy and build vibrant communities.

Learn About KIZ & Other Tax Credits

Joette Watson, CFO


Please join us on May 13 at the JARI Center from 11am to 1pm to learn about the Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ) benefits. To qualify, your company must fall into one of these categories: Advanced Manufacturing, Information Technology, Healthcare or Energy. However, other information will be shared regarding additional tax credit opportunities. Speakers include Colton Weber, Economic Development Consultant II, PA Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED); Lindsey Bennett, Marketing Director, KIZ Resources, LLC and Michele Clapper, VP Economic Development, JARI. The cost is $5.00 and lunch will be provided!

 

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JARI Welcomes Newest Microloan Borrower- Bella Lucia 

 Michele Clapper, VP Economic Development

 

JARI welcomes Bella Lucia as its latest Microloan borrower.  Bella Lucia manufactures, markets, warehouses and distributes gluten free cookies from their Altoona location.  Their primary niche is pizzelle cookies. Bella Lucia products may be found at Wegmans, Whole Foods and Hy.Vee Stores throughout the United States.

To learn more about the company, please visit http://bellaluciaglutenfree.com/  or call 814.201.2222.

The microloan program can provide up to $50,000 in financing to companies throughout Blair, Cambria and Somerset Counties.To learn more, please contact Michele Clapper at [email protected].
Upcoming Lunch and Learns
Michele Clapper, VP Economic Development

All Lunch & Learn programs begin at noon & are held at JARI Center for Business Development - 160 Jari Drive (Richland Township)

 

QuickBooks Sessions
Presented by: 
Mary Ellen Denny, CPA, Sr. Consultant,  Wessel & Company

QuickBooks Basics -  May 19

 

QuickBooks Beyond the Basics -  June 10
  

 Click here for QuickBooks Basics & QuickBooks Beyond the Basics registration 

 

How to Read a Financial Statement
Presented by: 

Matt Zern, Barnes, Saly & Company, P.C.

 

Date: May 21 

Emerging Leaders in Manufacturing

Linda Thomson, CEO & President

The Southern Alleghenies PREP Partnership is offering an "Emerging Leaders in Manufacturing" workshop on June 2 & 3 from 8:30am - 4:00pm at the Holiday Inn, Johnstown.

 

The training workshop, conducted by Catalyst Connection, will benefit managers in various roles who have potential to grow into upper management positions.

 

The program is grant-funded and offers a great learning experience as well as the benefit of a peer interaction  group.

 

Click here to receive more information and to register:

http://catalystconnection.org/trainings/detail.php?55

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In This Issue
Learn About KIZ & Other Tax Credits
JARI Welcomes Newest Microloan Borrower- Bella Lucia
Upcoming Lunch and Learns
Emerging Leaders in Manufacturing
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May 1
Business & Education Consortium Meeting

May 5
Manufacturing Consortium Meeting
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