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Member: Kenny Ross Auto Group Kudos: On January 24th Kenny Ross Auto Group celebrated its 60th Anniversary! It was in 1954 that Mr. Kenny Ross became a Chevy dealer. Mr. Ross got started in the car business in the late 40’s, early 50’s after getting out of the Navy and loved it. Mr. Ross is originally from Philadelphia and moved to Pittsburgh for the first Chevy dealership which was located on Western Avenue on the North Side. The dealership was there until 1971 when they moved to their current location in Irwin. Mr. Ross is in his 80’s now and serves as the dealership’s senior chairman. Congratulations Kenny Ross!

Member: Colonial Grille and Irwin Business & Professional AssociationKudos: Congratulations to Gary Santimeyer and Colonial Grille for winning first place in both the Chili and Wing categories at this year’s Downtown Irwin Chili & Wing Cook-off. Congratulations Gary!

Member: RE/MAX Realty AccessKudos: RE/MAX Realty Access is happy to welcome Adam Slivka to our team! Adam is a local resident of North Huntingdon and now works in the Norwin area’s local RE/MAX office. Adam is a college graduate holding both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree. In addition, Adam is a multi-million-dollar producer, certified financing specialist, and certified senior specialist. However, more importantly than designations and degrees, Adam is a real estate consultant and marketing specialist whose focus is on client satisfaction and helping them achieve their goals. If you want to work with an educated professional who is dedicated to top-tier service you can contact Adam at 724-864-2200 or at www.adamslivka.com.

Member: Jason Csukas - First Niagara BankKudos: Congratulations to Jason and wife Michelle on the birth of their second baby boy, Antonio Lawrence. Antonio was born on Saturday, February 8 at 8 lbs., 8 oz. and 22 inches long. Congratulations proud parents!

Member: Westmoreland Community Federal Credit UnionKudos: Westmoreland Community Federal Credit Union welcomes Westco Federal Credit Union members into their family. The combined strengths of WCFCU and Wesco FCU will allow them the opportunity to offer their members enhanced products and services. WCFCU is dedicated to being a trusted partner for life and are looking forward to the opportunity to serve the new Westco members. Please take a moment to view their website for more information www.westmorelandfcu.org.

Member: Synergy Salon & Day SpaKudos: Synergy Salon would like to welcome Lisa Labuda to our staff. She is a certified massage therapist and specializes in customized massages, hot stone massage, and aromatherapy. Starting March 1st she will be at the salon Tuesday through Saturday.

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Cleaning of commercial spaces such as office buildings, retail, industrial, medical and institutional.

NORtH HUNtINGDON EMS/RESCUEShane Spielvogle

11259 Center Highway, North Huntingdon, PA 15642724-864-2540 • www.nhems-rescue.org

Career/volunteer department providing EMS, rescue and ancillary emergency services to North Huntingdon Township.

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7541 Route 30, North Huntingdon, PA 15642724-861-8586

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Member: Norwin School DistrictKudos: The Air Force JROTC program is coming to Norwin High School starting in August 2014.

This week, the Norwin Board of Education approved an agreement establishing an Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Unit for grades 9-12 at Norwin High School, beginning with the 2014-2015 school year. The program will be an alternative elective for Norwin High School students.

Air Force JROTC is not a recruiting program and participating students are under no military obligations whatsoever. Instead, the program offers students the opportunity to take courses in aerospace engineering and leadership development.

In Southwestern Pennsylvania, Pine-Richland, West Mifflin, and Plum high schools offer Air Force JROTC, as do North Allegheny, Laurel Highlands and Ligonier high schools. A typical unit eventually grows to have one officer instructor, one non-commissioned officer instructor, and approximately 135 students. It is a four-year program with a 40/40/20 combination of Aerospace Science, Leadership Education, and Wellness.

Major Scott Kolar, who teaches Air Force JROTC at Plum High School, said the program is growing there and he expects similar growth at Norwin. The program works because of the quality, experience, and dedication of the instructors, who end up becoming long-term role models and mentors to students. The military model of clear expectations, training, and accountability also produces self-discipline and achievement in students.

“The success stories are endless,” Major Kolar said. “There is also a ‘melting pot effect.’ We have athletes, we have cheerleaders, and we have kids who are involved in music and kids who have hobbies outside of school. It’s also a place for kids who are still trying to find a place to belong at High School. Cadets like belonging to something bigger than themselves.”

Mr. Timothy Kotch, Norwin High School principal, said the High School is ready to accommodate Air Force JROTC, with classroom, storage, and drill areas available.

“I think it is a huge benefit for us,” Mr. Kotch said. “We have a place of belonging for our athletes, for our musicians. This gives students an opportunity to belong. It motivates kids intrinsically, and teaches leadership and community service.”

There are opportunities for numerous extracurricular activities, optional summer camps, and STEM and Leadership camps. The School District also benefits from the enrolled students’ community service.

Students have been informed of the program and will have time to enroll if interested. Students interested in enrolling for next school year should contact their guidance counselor, both at the Middle School for current Grade 8 students, and at the High School for current students in Grades 9, 10, or 11.

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The Leadercast Business Conference exists to positively change the way the world thinks about leadership. This year’s theme - Beyond You - challenges leaders to focus outward rather than inward. Attend this conference and discover what it means to be a leader worth following.

Leadercast Business ConferenceFriday, May 9, 2014

Speakers:

Andy Stanley Leadership Author and Communicator

Malcolm Gladwell Award-winning Journalist and Best-selling Author

Archbishop Desmond tutu Nobel Laureate and Human Rights Activist

Randall Wallace Screenwriter, Director, Producer and Songwriter

Bill McDermott CEO of SAP

Laura Schroff Former Advertising Sales Executive and New York Times Best-selling Author

dr. Henry cloud Clinical Psychologist and Leadership Consultant

Simon Sinek Leadership Expert and Best-selling Author

Laura Bush First Lady of the United States (2001 - 2009)

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Cat Deeley and tripp Crosby

Location: Calvary Assembly (Pennsylvania Avenue behind Giant Eagle)

Date Friday, May 9, 2014

Times 8:00a.m. Registration

9:00a.m. - 4:30p.m. - Conference

Cost $60.00 per person (with at least 5 or more from same company)

$65.00 per person - Members (Chambers of Commerce or Calvary Assembly)

$70.00 per person - Non-members

Includes: Conference Attendance

Conference Workbook

Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks

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Easy access from Route 30 and PA Turnpike

Free Childcare for ages 1-12

Purchase Tickets: www.leadercastirwin.com

Member Spotlight 5

“WE CLEAN!” That’s been the simple brand message of Hadad Services for the past 27 years. This local service provider, owned and operated by Karen and Craig Edwards, has seen it all, from dirty carpets to challenging hoarder situations. And in the process, they are recognized as one of Angie’s List’s Super Service Providers.

To date, the brand of Hadad Services has been to provide quality all-floor care, general cleaning services, hoarder evacuation, and related restoration repairs. Starting in February 2014, a new brand offering will be available through Hadad’s to commercial and residential customers in the greater Pittsburgh and surrounding communities. Anti-microbial disinfection and long term protection.

With the announcement that Hadad Services are now authorized applicators of Bacti-Barrier, one must ask if this changes their brand message. The beauty of this new service addition is it’s a complement to their existing list of services.

“Nothing really changes.” says Craig Edwards, Hadad Director of Operations. “We are still a highly recommended cleaning company. Only now, we can better address the evolving needs of the marketplace with a more robust service offering.”

One might question the need for Bacti-Barrier disinfecting and protection when one disinfectant seems to be the same as the next. They might say that they already have a cleaning service. So what is the difference between Hadad’s Bacti-Barrier process and the cleaning and disinfecting services done by their current vendor or staff?

Assuming the thoroughness of a cleaning staff themselves is not an issue, the question should be, “what kind of affectivity are my current services providing?”

Most disinfectants today do an adequate job in killing unwanted bacteria and germs. But their efficacy has limitations. Think of a disinfectant as a bomb. Ground zero offers maximum effectiveness. But as the range of the bomb expands outward, it’s microbial killing efficacy begins to diminish. This is called the “halo effect”. Microbes on the outside of that halo can survive the kill, and can mutate into resistant strains known as SUPER BUGS. So in essence, most antimicrobials actually make the germ problems worse.

Hadad uses a 2- step (Bacti-Barrier) process that provides an initial kill. But goes further to create a long term antimicrobial protective barrier that permanently bonds to every disinfected surface it touches. It is important to note that the electrostatic application of Bacti-Barrier protection covers and bonds to entire surface areas. It essentially goes anywhere smoke can go. This provides 360 degrees of coverage.

The process demonstrates what amounts to a magnetic draw of microbes to the treated surfaces; at which time the microbes are killed on contact. This bonded treatment guarantees a “NO FLY; NO LAND” microbial kill zone long after the initial disinfecting. 99.9% of unwanted bacteria including MRSA will die on contact. And it will also provide that barrier of protection for a long time.

How long? The Bacti-Barrier product is not a one-time application that never needs to be re-applied. With abrasive contact, the protection will eventually become less effective in time. Because different surfaces are subjected to differing abrasives, Hadad’s will provide FREE testing to ascertain the frequency needed for future applications. The important take-away here is the extended protection that Bacti-Barrier does provides beyond the initial disinfection cleaning.

Our society today is focused on health. Getting healthy and staying healthy is the mantra. With education, the “health battle” against germs is winnable. Hadad’s believes that with the addition of Bacti-Barrier to their arsenal, combined with years of expertise in conventional cleaning and award winning service, they are positioned well as the “GO TO” cleaning company for the Pittsburgh area in 2014 and beyond. For more information, contact Hadad Services at 412-727-1745 or visit www.hadadservices.com.

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April 1, 15 and 29, 2014Times: 8:00a.m. - 10:00a.m.

Session 1 - Employee EngagementSession 2 - Branding Your Company

Session 3 - Marketing Your CompanyWe encourage you to bring your employees to sessions 2 and 3.

Cost: Members - $40.00 per session or $100.00 for all 3 sessions.

$25.00 per session for each additional attendees

Non-Members - $60.00 per session or $150.00 for all 3 sessions.

to rsvP, contact the chamber office at 724-863-0888.

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3-Part Business Seminar Series

Propelling Your Business ForwardPresented by Becky Patrick of Dale Carnegie Training

Volunteer Opportunity 9

What is Road to Recovery?

Every day thousands of cancer patients need a ride to treatment, but some may not have a way to get there.

The American Cancer Society Road to Recovery program provides transportation to and from treatment for people who have cancer who do not have a ride or are unable to drive themselves. Volunteer drivers donate their time and the use of their cars so that patients can receive the life-saving treatments they need.

Volunteer opportunities

The American Cancer Society has a vast volunteer network in which individuals can make a difference in the fight against cancer. Volunteers can help with the Road to Recovery program by serving as volunteer drivers or coordinators.

• Volunteerdriversdonatetheirtimeandresourcestotakepatientstotreatmentandback home again. They also provide encouragement and support. Drivers must have a valid driver’s license for the state where they live. They must also have a safe, reliable vehicle and proof of automobile insurance. Volunteer drivers must have a good driving history and be in good health.

• Drivercoordinatorshelpscheduletherides.Coordinatorscanworkwheneverit’sconvenient for them, one day a week, during the evening, or weekends. All it takes is as little as four hours a week of your time, organization, and communication skills to make a major impact on the well-being of cancer patients in your community.

To learn about volunteer opportunities in your area with the Road to Recovery program, call 1-800-227-2345. You can also sign up to have someone contact you at www.cancer.org.

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DAtE: MEEtING: tIME: LOCAtION:

1 Business Seminar - Session 1 8:00 a.m. Chamber office

2 Networking Luncheon 11:30 a.m. DeNunzio’s Restaruant

3 C.A.R.E. 7:30a.m. Chamber office

8 Executive Board Meeting 8:00 p.m. Colonial Grille

9 Business Mixer 4:30 p.m.. Valley Pool & Spa (N. Versailles)

12 Irwin Borough Council Meeting 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers

15 Business Seminar - Session 2 8:00 a.m. Chamber office

15 Cash Mob 4:30 p.m. To Be Announced

16 Board of Directors Meeting 7:30 a.m. Chamber office

16 N. Huntingdon Township Commissioners 7:00 p.m. North Huntingdon Townhouse

17 C.A.R.E. 7:30 a.m. Chamber office

29 Business Seminar - Session 3 8:00 a.m. Chamber office

30 Cocktails & Conversations 5:00 p.m. Rivertowne Pub & Grille

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4 Networking Luncheon 11:30 a.m. Rodney’s Restaurant

6 Ribbon Cutting 4:00 p.m. Bridgeport Technologies

6 C.A.R.E. 7:30 a.m. Chamber office

11 Executive Board Meeting 8:00 a.m. Colonial Grille

12 Networking Orientation 11:30 a.m. Chamber Office

12 Irwin Borough Council Meeting 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers

18 Board of Directors Meeting 7:30 a.m. Chamber office

18 Cash Mob 4:30 p.m. Frogurt

19 N. Huntingdon Township Commissioners 7:00 p.m. North Huntingdon Townhouse

20 Annual Dinner & Business Expo 5:00 p.m. Stratigos Banquet Centre

26 Cocktails & Conversations 5:00 p.m. Rivertowne Pub & Grille

27 Ribbon Cutting 4:00 p.m. MPS Apparel

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