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E-news Updates – December 8, 2023
In this Update: Fayette Chamber Hosts Annual Dinner PennDOT Provides Project Updates Updates to Bedford County Airport Unveiled Cutting the Ribbon on New Businesses in the District Smart Saving Upgrades Pennsylvania’s Financial Standing Senate Approves Bill Enabling Better Service in Long-Term Care Facilities Tuition and Loan Assistance for First Responders Comment Period Open on Plan […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – December 1, 2023
In this Update: Fayette County PennDOT Project Updates New Law Makes It Easier for Students of Military Families to Enroll in School Bill to Punish Looters Wins Bipartisan Senate Approval Babies Receive Life-Saving Care with New Law High Schoolers: Can You Fix These Transportation Issues? Safely Discard Your Unwanted Prescription Drugs Remembering Pearl Harbor Fayette […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – November 22, 2023
In this Update: Wishing You a Happy Thanksgiving PennDOT to hold public meeting on Dunlap Creek Bridge Project Rep. Krupa’s Donation Drive for Veterans Playing Santa? Shop Small on Saturday Healthy, Free Food Available to Low-Income Seniors Preparing Pennsylvanians of All Ages for Career Success Winter Life Jacket Requirement in Effect Wishing You a Happy […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – November 19, 2023
In this Update: Celebrating National Home Care and Hospice Month Senate Advances Key Education, School Safety Budget Priorities Funding for State-Related Universities Approved by Senate Tax Revenues and PIT Collections Above Monthly Estimate Loans Available for Businesses Creating and Retaining Jobs Protect Yourself with Free Weekly Credit Reports Recognizing National Child Safety and Protection Month […] [Read More]
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The Bedford County Airport celebrated recent improvements to its facilities with a ribbon cutting. Several projects over the past two years, including the paving of the runway, have come to a close. ✈️
About $750,000 of both state and federal grants have gone toward renovating and expanding the airport to further economic development in Bedford County and the surrounding areas.
The Bedford County Airport celebrated recent improvements to its facilities with a ribbon cutting. Several projects over the past two years, including the paving of the runway, have come to a close. ✈️
About $750,000 of both state and federal grants have gone toward renovating and expanding the airport to further economic development in Bedford County and the surrounding areas.
The @faycham65 hosted their annual dinner for over 300 members of the Fayette County business community last week. Congratulations to all the award winners!
☀ Herman Buck Award: Brittany Cooley, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Laurel Region
☀ Small Business(s) of the Year: The Grayson House and JoltBike – Electric Bike Company
☀ Non-Profit of the Year: One Voice One Community
☀ Business Achievement, Individual: Dan Aller, Silvis Group
☀ Chamber Impact Award: Tammy Nedrow, Commissioner Scott Dunn and Mary Over, Commissioner Vince Vicites
☀ Community Service: Mary Ann Means, Hilton Garden Inn Uniontown and Paul Vis, Marcon Building Supply
☀ Community Champion Award: Kelly Trott, Adventures with Kelly
☀ Workforce Champion: Josh Krysak, Uniontown Hospital
Additional kudos to the chamber staff for another great year-end event!
The @faycham65 hosted their annual dinner for over 300 members of the Fayette County business community last week. Congratulations to all the award winners!
☀ Herman Buck Award: Brittany Cooley, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Laurel Region
☀ Small Business(s) of the Year: The Grayson House and JoltBike – Electric Bike Company
☀ Non-Profit of the Year: One Voice One Community
☀ Business Achievement, Individual: Dan Aller, Silvis Group
☀ Chamber Impact Award: Tammy Nedrow, Commissioner Scott Dunn and Mary Over, Commissioner Vince Vicites
☀ Community Service: Mary Ann Means, Hilton Garden Inn Uniontown and Paul Vis, Marcon Building Supply
☀ Community Champion Award: Kelly Trott, Adventures with Kelly
☀ Workforce Champion: Josh Krysak, Uniontown Hospital
Additional kudos to the chamber staff for another great year-end event!
UPMC Somerset Family Practice opened its new permanent office in Hollsopple last month. ✂️🩹
Last week, Robindale & Associated Companies and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection hosted a few elected officials for a tour of their waste coal reclamation site and the Seward Power Generation Plant in New Florence, Indiana County. There, we learned about the company`s development into the power generation space and how they are converting waste coal sites into sustainable resources. ♻️
Last week, Robindale & Associated Companies and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection hosted a few elected officials for a tour of their waste coal reclamation site and the Seward Power Generation Plant in New Florence, Indiana County. There, we learned about the company`s development into the power generation space and how they are converting waste coal sites into sustainable resources. ♻️
The Turnpike Tavern celebrated a ribbon cutting with the Somerset County Chamber of Commerce yesterday. ✂️ Congratulations to everyone there!
The Turnpike Tavern celebrated a ribbon cutting with the Somerset County Chamber of Commerce yesterday. ✂️ Congratulations to everyone there!
Rep. Charity Grimm Krupa held a veteran`s open house last week, launching her donation drive for Operation Gratitude. She will be collecting donations in her office from now through November 30.
Operation Gratitude puts together care packages with carefully chosen items meant to boost the morale of our active service members and give them warm reminders of home. In addition to handwritten letters, they are looking for the following items:
🔴 Breath mints
🔴 Lip balm
🔴 Dental floss
🔴 Mouthwash
🔴 Crew-length socks
🔴 Interactive toys: hacky sacks, yo-yos, etc.
🔴 Beanie Babies
Contact Rep. Krupa`s office for more information.
Rep. Charity Grimm Krupa held a veteran`s open house last week, launching her donation drive for Operation Gratitude. She will be collecting donations in her office from now through November 30.
Operation Gratitude puts together care packages with carefully chosen items meant to boost the morale of our active service members and give them warm reminders of home. In addition to handwritten letters, they are looking for the following items:
🔴 Breath mints
🔴 Lip balm
🔴 Dental floss
🔴 Mouthwash
🔴 Crew-length socks
🔴 Interactive toys: hacky sacks, yo-yos, etc.
🔴 Beanie Babies
Contact Rep. Krupa`s office for more information.
Thank you to those who attended our Veterans Appreciation Breakfast last week! PA State Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar and I sincerely appreciate everyone who worked to make this event possible including the Berlin American Legion, Post 445 and our guest speaker, Ret. Maj. Gen. Tom “T.S.” Jones, retired Marine and founder of Outdoor Odyssey in Boswell.
Thank you to those who attended our Veterans Appreciation Breakfast last week! PA State Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar and I sincerely appreciate everyone who worked to make this event possible including the Berlin American Legion, Post 445 and our guest speaker, Ret. Maj. Gen. Tom “T.S.” Jones, retired Marine and founder of Outdoor Odyssey in Boswell.
Great time at the Veteran`s Day Parade in Perryopolis! This was the first time that the borough hosted the annual parade and Fayette County, PA residents lined the streets to honor our veterans.
Great time at the Veteran`s Day Parade in Perryopolis! This was the first time that the borough hosted the annual parade and Fayette County, PA residents lined the streets to honor our veterans.
Last week, Enbridge dedicated a flagpole at their Uniontown Compressor Station on 1525 Connellsville Road in Lemont Furnace, with the help of Fayette County Veterans Affairs and the Albert Gallatin JROTC.
Last week, Enbridge dedicated a flagpole at their Uniontown Compressor Station on 1525 Connellsville Road in Lemont Furnace, with the help of Fayette County Veterans Affairs and the Albert Gallatin JROTC.
It was a pleasure to spend time with Somerset County students for "Lights On Afterschool" at Windber Elementary. 🔦 Lights On Afterschool was created as a national effort to highlight the importance of after-school programming.
Thank you to the educators who keep students learning and engaged both before and after school hours! 🍎
It was a pleasure to spend time with Somerset County students for "Lights On Afterschool" at Windber Elementary. 🔦 Lights On Afterschool was created as a national effort to highlight the importance of after-school programming.
Thank you to the educators who keep students learning and engaged both before and after school hours! 🍎
Saturday was Jackie Conner Day in Brownsville! 🚒🎉After a string of hospital visits, the local fire department icon said all he wanted was "a big parade" with area fire departments in attendance and last weekend, that dream came true. Hundreds of people packed the streets of downtown Brownsville for a day to celebrate Jackie.
Saturday was Jackie Conner Day in Brownsville! 🚒🎉After a string of hospital visits, the local fire department icon said all he wanted was "a big parade" with area fire departments in attendance and last weekend, that dream came true. Hundreds of people packed the streets of downtown Brownsville for a day to celebrate Jackie.
Great to meet with Megan Carroll, Manager of Business Development and Partnerships, and Director Barr van Oehsen from Pittsburgh’s Supercomputing Center.
PSC is a joint computational research center with both Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh. The research center houses high-performance systems specializing in Petascale computing and data, networking, and applications.
💻 Learn more about the partnership here: https://www.psc.edu/about/
Great to meet with Megan Carroll, Manager of Business Development and Partnerships, and Director Barr van Oehsen from Pittsburgh’s Supercomputing Center.
PSC is a joint computational research center with both Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh. The research center houses high-performance systems specializing in Petascale computing and data, networking, and applications.
💻 Learn more about the partnership here: https://www.psc.edu/about/
