THANK YOU TO OUR 2012 SPONSORS PLATINUM SPONSOR The Farmers National Bank

DIAMOND SPONSOR Clarion Hospital Clarion Industries (Clarion BoardsClarion Laminates)

Clarion University

BRONZE SPONSOR Pennsylvania American Water S amp T Bank The Commodore Corp

RUBY SPONSOR Williams

TOPAZ SPONSOR Golden Living Centers (Clarion-Shippenville) Wolfs Camping Resort

SAPPHIRE SPONSOR Clarion County Community Bank First United National Bank Holiday Inn of Clarion Structural Modulars Inc

EMERALD SPONSOR Burns amp Burns Associates Inc

PEARL SPONSOR C93 927 FM amp WWCH Radio 1300 Clarion Community Medicine - UPMC Community First Bank Magee Womenrsquos Specialty Services at UPMC Northwest Marc Maslov MD - Ear Nose amp Throat Associates of NW PA McDonaldrsquos Northwest Savings Bank Suzan Hahnfeldt State Farm Insurance Veolia Environmental Services Womenrsquos Healthcare of Clarion

OPAL SPONSOR Central Electric Cooperative Inc Chartwells Dining at Clarion University Clarion Psychiatric Center DMS Printing

PERIDOT SPONSOR Brad Johnson Agency Nationwide Insurance Bradyrsquos Bend Underground Storage Wolfrsquos Auto Outlet

Clarion Area Chamber of Business amp Industry 21 North 6th Avenue Clarion PA 16214

Support Clarion CountySHOP LOCAL

STD PRSRT US POSTAGE

PAID PERMIT No 20

CLARION PA 16214

CLARION CHAMBER CHRONICLE M A Y 2 0 1 2 V O L U M E 7 I S S U E 5

STAFF

Wayne Wright President Colony Homes

Stevette Rosen Vice President Mush Multi Media

Shirley Carroll Treasurer Farmers National Bank

Stacey Thompson Secretary Clarion Associates

Amy Baumcratz

Hospitality Social Magnet

Dr Brenda Sanders Dede Clarion University

Evan Faller Fallerrsquos Furniture

Chief Mark Hall Clarion Borough

Rick Himes RRR Roadhouse

Lisa Esser-Laugand S amp T Bank

Bob Larson PA American Water

Scott Patterson Eatrsquon Park

Allen Pierce Briar Hill Rustic Furniture

Tom Seidle Seidle Chevrolet-Cadillac-GMC

Randy Shaffer Brsquoewersquotiful Knits Yarn Boutique

Bryan Smith PNC

John Stroup Clarion Hospital Foundation

BOARD OF

DIRECTORS

Tracy J Becker CFEE Executive Director

Paula Cupples Festival amp Events Director

Tammy R Rider Office Manager

Barbara Eckert Festival amp Events Planner

7th Annual Delta Contractors amp Design

Inc 2012 Chamber Golf Outing a Success On Friday April 27 2012 19 teams checked in on the chilly overcast morning but by tee-off time the sun was out for the duration of this yearrsquos best ball scramble held at Clarion Oaks Golf Club First place honors for a 62 went to Northwest Savings Bank teammdashCasey OrsquoToole Tom Fledderman TJ McCance Kevin Oknefski SampT Bankrsquos teammdashRod Silvis Dan Luton Joe Fenstermaker Ed Saymdashtook Second place with a 65 In Third place shooting a 65 were Brian Dougherty Todd King Mark Neiswonger and Rod Truitt who played for Lutonrsquos Plumbling and Heating Skill Contest Winners Brian Dougherty Tom Fledderman (2) Loren Holquist Scott Jordan Bill Larson Mark Neiswonger Rod Truitt Valco Team (3) Skins Winners Shot 2 (Eagle) The Farmers National Bank TeammdashRob Foust Lee Krull Gary Schmader Shot 3 Pinnacle Resource Management Inc TeammdashChad Conti Chuck Haber Tim Reddinger Vern Shaffer Shot 3 Valco TeammdashTim Brocius Kevin Kammerdiener Pat Radaker Bill Zamperini Chipping Contest Bryan Smith of PNC Bank Prize Winners Grand Prize and Steelers Preseason Tickets Don Hahn Apple iPad2 Toby Mazzoni 32rdquo HDTV David Ferguson (Continue on page 2)

Our thanks to these businesses for their out-standing support Title Sponsor - Delta Contractors amp Design Inc Major Sponsors - Clarion County Community Bank First United National Bank Northwest Sav-ings Bank and S amp T Bank Beverage Sponsor - Community First Bank Bottled water provided by Pennsylvania American Water Company

Card Game Sponsors ndash Clarion Ford-Mercury Sales Inc and Clarion Hospital Hole Sponsors - A amp P Gaming Captain Loomis Clarion County Community Bank Clarion Hospital Clarview Nursing amp Rehabilitation Center Colony Homes Computer Support amp Associates Inc Eagle Contracting Inc Eden Inc Francis J Palo Inc Hirschrsquos Meats John F Marshall Attorney at Law Kriebel Companies Lutonrsquos Plumbing and Heating Mealy Excavating amp Construction Inc Mush Media Pennsylvania American Water Compa-ny RRR Roadhouse RT 21 Homes Inc Seidle Chevrolet-Buick-GMC Siegel Insurance State Representative Donna Oberlander Valco Cart Sponsors - Clarion Federal Credit Union Corle-Benn Auto Parts Inc Don Rhoades Enterprises Grandview Estates Trails End Restaurant Skill Prize Donors ndash C amp A Trees Charitable Deeds Computer Support amp Associates Inc Hampton Inn Holi-day Inn of Clarion PA American Water PNC Bank RRR Roadhouse Sapphire Moon Healing Arts Center The Foxburg Inn Special Thank Yous - Jennifer Keth of Sapphire Moon amp Healing Arts Center and Betty McKisson of Wellness Health Options for offering chair massages before every-one teersquod off And to volunteers Jamie Hesdon Lisa Laugand and Jamie LeFever A Very Special Thank you to Clarion Oaks for donating a ldquoSingle Membershiprdquo for the Grand Prize Raffle and RRR Roadhouse for lunch and the outstanding steak dinner To the Committee Members ndash Tracy Kirby Chair (Colony Homes) Bob Larson (PA American Water) Bryan Smith (PNC Bank) and John Stroup (Clarion Hospital) Clarion Chamber Staff Paula Cupples and Barbara Eckert and Clarion Chamber Interns Tom Molyneaux and Yangtang Wang for a GREAT OUTING

See you next year

Chamber Golf Outing continued Welcome New Members BRETT WHITLING PHOTOGRAPHY amp FRAMING Brett Whitling Linda Whitling 11727 Route 322 Shippenville PA 16254 Tele 8149021187 Email whitlingphotographygmailcom Web brettwhitlingcom Framing PhotographersPhotography Wedding Services CAPSTONE MINISTRIES Jamie Hesdon 458 Simpson Road Corsica PA 15829 Tele 8142294529 Email romans15v13gmailcom Associations amp Organizations Ministry Non-Profit Agencies CLARION COUNTY FARMERS MARKET ASSOC Elise Deitz Manager 1889 Brook Road Clarion PA 16214 Tele 8142278101 Email elise1atlanticbbnet Web You can find them on Facebook Farmers Market JOHN TRUSCOTT AUTO SALES INC John Truscott 15506 Route 322 Clarion PA 16214 Tele 8147645609 Email jtasincyahoocom Web johntruscottcom Automobile Dealer MICROTEL INN amp SUITES Pauline Fleming PO Box 790 151 Hotel Drive Clarion PA 16214 Tele 8142272700 Email fleming1170yahoocom Lodging Meeting Rooms

We encourage you to check out the Clarion Chamber website (wwwclarionpacom) to find out what Chamber Member or Community Events will be forth-coming Here are a few member events coming up

May 22 Clarion County Career Center Modular Home Open House

May 22 American Cancer Societyrsquos Look GoodFeel Better at Clarion Hospital

June 9 Second Annual Petals for Hope Seminar at C amp A Trees

June 14-16 Summer Musical Theatre Festival ldquoGreaserdquo at Clarion University Little Theatre

June 16 ldquoBack in the Dayrdquo Night at the Prom At Trails End Restaurant

June 16 Community Bazaar at the First Presbyterian Church of Clarion

June 21-23 Summer Musical Theatre Festival ldquoGreaserdquo at Sawmill Theatre

June 27-30 Summer Musical Theatre Festival ldquoGreaserdquo at Sawmill Theatre

June 30 16th Annual Clarion Forest VNA Womenrsquos Golf Outing at Clarion Oaks Golf Club

July 3 Clarion Hospital ldquoI Love Clarionrdquo Celebration at Clarion University Stadium

July 5-7 Summer Musical Theatre Festival ldquoQuiltersrdquo at Clarion University Little Theatre

July 12-14 Summer Musical Theatre Festival ldquoQuiltersrdquo at Sawmill Theatre

July 18-21 Summer Musical Theatre Festival ldquoQuiltersrdquo at Sawmill Theatre If you have something you would like the Chamber to help promote provide the information to Tammy at infoclarionpacom The information will be posted on the ldquoCalendar of Eventsrdquo and sent out to the membership in the daily email blast

Chamber Website

Congratulations to Clarion University SBDC The US Small Business Administration Western Pennsylvania District Office presented the Clarion University Small Business Development Center with the 2011 Small Business Development Center Impact Award The award was given for the centers outstanding service to small business owners and entrepreneurs These awards are given based on a selection process by a committee of lenders from western Pennsylvania and West Virginia The awards are given annually to economic development partners that provide excellence in service to entrepreneurs and small businesses in the region Carl Knoblock District Director for the Small Business Administrations Pittsburgh office presented the awards to the Clarion University SBDC at the 2012 Quality Circle Conference in Seven Springs Accepting the award on behalf of the Clarion University SBDC was director Dr Kevin J Roth

Clarion University SBDC once again shows the positive impact it has on the economic development community by its passion to help small businesses and surrounding community Knoblock said

In 2011 the Clarion SBDC provided more than 8800 hours of one-on-one consulting to 233 clients The SBDC assisted 78 clients with securing financing for projects totaling almost $13000000 and a total of 78 clients started businesses In addition the SBDC provided more than 5500 hours of training to 1235 individuals at 86 events This Impact Award recognizes the dedication and hard work of our Clarion University SBDC staff and students Roth said They have consistently shown a commitment to facilitating the growth and development of both new and existing companies in our region

The SBDC at Clarion University was created in 1980 It is one of 18 SBDCs in Pennsylvania and is an accredited affiliate of the National Network of Small Business Development Centers The mission of the SBDC is to help businesses start grow and prosper by providing entrepreneurs with education information and tools to create successful ventures The Clarion University SBDC continues to focus on providing professional high quality business consulting services to fuel start-ups and expansions The services provided include but are not limited to business planning industry and market research entrepreneurial education financial analysis environmental analysis strategic planning and technology commercializa-tion

The Clarion University SBDC is located in the Gregory Barnes Center for Biotechnology Business Development at Clarion University

Congratulations to Distinguished Award Recipients Clarion University Alumni Association recently honored five Distinguished Award recipients at the Extrava-ganza 2012 held at the Duquesne Club in Pittsburgh The Distinguished Awards given annually recognize alumni faculty staff and friends of Clarion University for achievements and contributions This yearrsquos recipients were Dr G Richard Bennett (rsquo75) - Distinguished Alumni Dr Brenda Sanders Dede - Distinguished Volunteer Dr Janet E Stout (lsquo79) - Distinguished Achievement Cynthia E Urban (lsquo00 amp lsquo03) - Venango Campus Distinguished Alumni Dr Bernard Vavrek - Distinguished Faculty Congratulations to this yearrsquos award recipients

Open Flow Energy has been providing reliable natural gas supplies directly to industrial commercial and institutional consumers since 1986 In late 2006 they became Open Flow Energy a division of South Jersey Energy The mission of Open Flow Energy has always been to provide reliable and competitively priced

supplies of natural gas to both the wholesale and retail consumer market throughout Western Pennsylvania Western New York and Eastern Ohio While other utility companies simply pass along their supply costs Open Flow Energy has every incentive to purchase natural gas at its lowest possible price and pass those savings along to its customers By striving to reach this goal Open Flow Energy hopes to effectively lessen the impact of your natural gas costs If you are still receiving natural gas service from another utility or when your current supply con-tract is nearing expiration the employees at Open Flow Energy ask you to call so they may evalu-ate your natural gas requirements Donrsquot get stuck overpaying for your natural gas consumption see how Open Flow Energy can reduce your monthly utility costs today If you have any questions or inquiries please contact Commercial Sales Representative Karen Anderson She can be reached directly at 8143710500 or her cell 8145917305 Check out their website at wwwopenflowenergycom

JobEducation Fair - Tuesday June 12 2012 We know the importance of having a job andor an education therefore the Clarion Area Chamber of Business amp Industry and the Clarion Mall is providing a ldquoJobEducation Fairrdquo for the citizens of Clarion and surrounding counties This event will take place on Tuesday June 12 at the Clarion Mall The hours of the ldquoJobEducation Fairrdquo will be from 1000 am to 400 pm As a participant in this event you will have the opportunity to collaborate with area businesses and meet with hundreds of potential employees andor students A $25 registration fee provides your business to an 8 foot table 2 chairs electric supply and internet access along with discount coupons for lunch at the RRR Roadhouse Space is limited At the print time of this newsletter 22 businesses had registered Mail or fax the form enclosed in this newsletter We look forward to working with you and providing and excellent source of opportunity for our community

Open Flow Energy division of South Jersey Energy

This article was reprinted due to editor corrections

Our thanks to these businesses for their out-standing support Title Sponsor - Delta Contractors amp Design Inc Major Sponsors - Clarion County Community Bank First United National Bank Northwest Sav-ings Bank and S amp T Bank Beverage Sponsor - Community First Bank Bottled water provided by Pennsylvania American Water Company

Card Game Sponsors ndash Clarion Ford-Mercury Sales Inc and Clarion Hospital Hole Sponsors - A amp P Gaming Captain Loomis Clarion County Community Bank Clarion Hospital Clarview Nursing amp Rehabilitation Center Colony Homes Computer Support amp Associates Inc Eagle Contracting Inc Eden Inc Francis J Palo Inc Hirschrsquos Meats John F Marshall Attorney at Law Kriebel Companies Lutonrsquos Plumbing and Heating Mealy Excavating amp Construction Inc Mush Media Pennsylvania American Water Compa-ny RRR Roadhouse RT 21 Homes Inc Seidle Chevrolet-Buick-GMC Siegel Insurance State Representative Donna Oberlander Valco Cart Sponsors - Clarion Federal Credit Union Corle-Benn Auto Parts Inc Don Rhoades Enterprises Grandview Estates Trails End Restaurant Skill Prize Donors ndash C amp A Trees Charitable Deeds Computer Support amp Associates Inc Hampton Inn Holi-day Inn of Clarion PA American Water PNC Bank RRR Roadhouse Sapphire Moon Healing Arts Center The Foxburg Inn Special Thank Yous - Jennifer Keth of Sapphire Moon amp Healing Arts Center and Betty McKisson of Wellness Health Options for offering chair massages before every-one teersquod off And to volunteers Jamie Hesdon Lisa Laugand and Jamie LeFever A Very Special Thank you to Clarion Oaks for donating a ldquoSingle Membershiprdquo for the Grand Prize Raffle and RRR Roadhouse for lunch and the outstanding steak dinner To the Committee Members ndash Tracy Kirby Chair (Colony Homes) Bob Larson (PA American Water) Bryan Smith (PNC Bank) and John Stroup (Clarion Hospital) Clarion Chamber Staff Paula Cupples and Barbara Eckert and Clarion Chamber Interns Tom Molyneaux and Yangtang Wang for a GREAT OUTING

See you next year

Chamber Golf Outing continued Welcome New Members BRETT WHITLING PHOTOGRAPHY amp FRAMING Brett Whitling Linda Whitling 11727 Route 322 Shippenville PA 16254 Tele 8149021187 Email whitlingphotographygmailcom Web brettwhitlingcom Framing PhotographersPhotography Wedding Services CAPSTONE MINISTRIES Jamie Hesdon 458 Simpson Road Corsica PA 15829 Tele 8142294529 Email romans15v13gmailcom Associations amp Organizations Ministry Non-Profit Agencies CLARION COUNTY FARMERS MARKET ASSOC Elise Deitz Manager 1889 Brook Road Clarion PA 16214 Tele 8142278101 Email elise1atlanticbbnet Web You can find them on Facebook Farmers Market JOHN TRUSCOTT AUTO SALES INC John Truscott 15506 Route 322 Clarion PA 16214 Tele 8147645609 Email jtasincyahoocom Web johntruscottcom Automobile Dealer MICROTEL INN amp SUITES Pauline Fleming PO Box 790 151 Hotel Drive Clarion PA 16214 Tele 8142272700 Email fleming1170yahoocom Lodging Meeting Rooms

We encourage you to check out the Clarion Chamber website (wwwclarionpacom) to find out what Chamber Member or Community Events will be forth-coming Here are a few member events coming up

May 22 Clarion County Career Center Modular Home Open House

May 22 American Cancer Societyrsquos Look GoodFeel Better at Clarion Hospital

June 9 Second Annual Petals for Hope Seminar at C amp A Trees

June 14-16 Summer Musical Theatre Festival ldquoGreaserdquo at Clarion University Little Theatre

June 16 ldquoBack in the Dayrdquo Night at the Prom At Trails End Restaurant

June 16 Community Bazaar at the First Presbyterian Church of Clarion

June 21-23 Summer Musical Theatre Festival ldquoGreaserdquo at Sawmill Theatre

June 27-30 Summer Musical Theatre Festival ldquoGreaserdquo at Sawmill Theatre

June 30 16th Annual Clarion Forest VNA Womenrsquos Golf Outing at Clarion Oaks Golf Club

July 3 Clarion Hospital ldquoI Love Clarionrdquo Celebration at Clarion University Stadium

July 5-7 Summer Musical Theatre Festival ldquoQuiltersrdquo at Clarion University Little Theatre

July 12-14 Summer Musical Theatre Festival ldquoQuiltersrdquo at Sawmill Theatre

July 18-21 Summer Musical Theatre Festival ldquoQuiltersrdquo at Sawmill Theatre If you have something you would like the Chamber to help promote provide the information to Tammy at infoclarionpacom The information will be posted on the ldquoCalendar of Eventsrdquo and sent out to the membership in the daily email blast

Chamber Website

Congratulations to Clarion University SBDC The US Small Business Administration Western Pennsylvania District Office presented the Clarion University Small Business Development Center with the 2011 Small Business Development Center Impact Award The award was given for the centers outstanding service to small business owners and entrepreneurs These awards are given based on a selection process by a committee of lenders from western Pennsylvania and West Virginia The awards are given annually to economic development partners that provide excellence in service to entrepreneurs and small businesses in the region Carl Knoblock District Director for the Small Business Administrations Pittsburgh office presented the awards to the Clarion University SBDC at the 2012 Quality Circle Conference in Seven Springs Accepting the award on behalf of the Clarion University SBDC was director Dr Kevin J Roth

Clarion University SBDC once again shows the positive impact it has on the economic development community by its passion to help small businesses and surrounding community Knoblock said

In 2011 the Clarion SBDC provided more than 8800 hours of one-on-one consulting to 233 clients The SBDC assisted 78 clients with securing financing for projects totaling almost $13000000 and a total of 78 clients started businesses In addition the SBDC provided more than 5500 hours of training to 1235 individuals at 86 events This Impact Award recognizes the dedication and hard work of our Clarion University SBDC staff and students Roth said They have consistently shown a commitment to facilitating the growth and development of both new and existing companies in our region

The SBDC at Clarion University was created in 1980 It is one of 18 SBDCs in Pennsylvania and is an accredited affiliate of the National Network of Small Business Development Centers The mission of the SBDC is to help businesses start grow and prosper by providing entrepreneurs with education information and tools to create successful ventures The Clarion University SBDC continues to focus on providing professional high quality business consulting services to fuel start-ups and expansions The services provided include but are not limited to business planning industry and market research entrepreneurial education financial analysis environmental analysis strategic planning and technology commercializa-tion

The Clarion University SBDC is located in the Gregory Barnes Center for Biotechnology Business Development at Clarion University

Congratulations to Distinguished Award Recipients Clarion University Alumni Association recently honored five Distinguished Award recipients at the Extrava-ganza 2012 held at the Duquesne Club in Pittsburgh The Distinguished Awards given annually recognize alumni faculty staff and friends of Clarion University for achievements and contributions This yearrsquos recipients were Dr G Richard Bennett (rsquo75) - Distinguished Alumni Dr Brenda Sanders Dede - Distinguished Volunteer Dr Janet E Stout (lsquo79) - Distinguished Achievement Cynthia E Urban (lsquo00 amp lsquo03) - Venango Campus Distinguished Alumni Dr Bernard Vavrek - Distinguished Faculty Congratulations to this yearrsquos award recipients

Open Flow Energy has been providing reliable natural gas supplies directly to industrial commercial and institutional consumers since 1986 In late 2006 they became Open Flow Energy a division of South Jersey Energy The mission of Open Flow Energy has always been to provide reliable and competitively priced

supplies of natural gas to both the wholesale and retail consumer market throughout Western Pennsylvania Western New York and Eastern Ohio While other utility companies simply pass along their supply costs Open Flow Energy has every incentive to purchase natural gas at its lowest possible price and pass those savings along to its customers By striving to reach this goal Open Flow Energy hopes to effectively lessen the impact of your natural gas costs If you are still receiving natural gas service from another utility or when your current supply con-tract is nearing expiration the employees at Open Flow Energy ask you to call so they may evalu-ate your natural gas requirements Donrsquot get stuck overpaying for your natural gas consumption see how Open Flow Energy can reduce your monthly utility costs today If you have any questions or inquiries please contact Commercial Sales Representative Karen Anderson She can be reached directly at 8143710500 or her cell 8145917305 Check out their website at wwwopenflowenergycom

JobEducation Fair - Tuesday June 12 2012 We know the importance of having a job andor an education therefore the Clarion Area Chamber of Business amp Industry and the Clarion Mall is providing a ldquoJobEducation Fairrdquo for the citizens of Clarion and surrounding counties This event will take place on Tuesday June 12 at the Clarion Mall The hours of the ldquoJobEducation Fairrdquo will be from 1000 am to 400 pm As a participant in this event you will have the opportunity to collaborate with area businesses and meet with hundreds of potential employees andor students A $25 registration fee provides your business to an 8 foot table 2 chairs electric supply and internet access along with discount coupons for lunch at the RRR Roadhouse Space is limited At the print time of this newsletter 22 businesses had registered Mail or fax the form enclosed in this newsletter We look forward to working with you and providing and excellent source of opportunity for our community

Open Flow Energy division of South Jersey Energy

This article was reprinted due to editor corrections

Congratulations to Clarion University SBDC The US Small Business Administration Western Pennsylvania District Office presented the Clarion University Small Business Development Center with the 2011 Small Business Development Center Impact Award The award was given for the centers outstanding service to small business owners and entrepreneurs These awards are given based on a selection process by a committee of lenders from western Pennsylvania and West Virginia The awards are given annually to economic development partners that provide excellence in service to entrepreneurs and small businesses in the region Carl Knoblock District Director for the Small Business Administrations Pittsburgh office presented the awards to the Clarion University SBDC at the 2012 Quality Circle Conference in Seven Springs Accepting the award on behalf of the Clarion University SBDC was director Dr Kevin J Roth

Clarion University SBDC once again shows the positive impact it has on the economic development community by its passion to help small businesses and surrounding community Knoblock said

In 2011 the Clarion SBDC provided more than 8800 hours of one-on-one consulting to 233 clients The SBDC assisted 78 clients with securing financing for projects totaling almost $13000000 and a total of 78 clients started businesses In addition the SBDC provided more than 5500 hours of training to 1235 individuals at 86 events This Impact Award recognizes the dedication and hard work of our Clarion University SBDC staff and students Roth said They have consistently shown a commitment to facilitating the growth and development of both new and existing companies in our region

The SBDC at Clarion University was created in 1980 It is one of 18 SBDCs in Pennsylvania and is an accredited affiliate of the National Network of Small Business Development Centers The mission of the SBDC is to help businesses start grow and prosper by providing entrepreneurs with education information and tools to create successful ventures The Clarion University SBDC continues to focus on providing professional high quality business consulting services to fuel start-ups and expansions The services provided include but are not limited to business planning industry and market research entrepreneurial education financial analysis environmental analysis strategic planning and technology commercializa-tion

The Clarion University SBDC is located in the Gregory Barnes Center for Biotechnology Business Development at Clarion University

Congratulations to Distinguished Award Recipients Clarion University Alumni Association recently honored five Distinguished Award recipients at the Extrava-ganza 2012 held at the Duquesne Club in Pittsburgh The Distinguished Awards given annually recognize alumni faculty staff and friends of Clarion University for achievements and contributions This yearrsquos recipients were Dr G Richard Bennett (rsquo75) - Distinguished Alumni Dr Brenda Sanders Dede - Distinguished Volunteer Dr Janet E Stout (lsquo79) - Distinguished Achievement Cynthia E Urban (lsquo00 amp lsquo03) - Venango Campus Distinguished Alumni Dr Bernard Vavrek - Distinguished Faculty Congratulations to this yearrsquos award recipients

Open Flow Energy has been providing reliable natural gas supplies directly to industrial commercial and institutional consumers since 1986 In late 2006 they became Open Flow Energy a division of South Jersey Energy The mission of Open Flow Energy has always been to provide reliable and competitively priced

supplies of natural gas to both the wholesale and retail consumer market throughout Western Pennsylvania Western New York and Eastern Ohio While other utility companies simply pass along their supply costs Open Flow Energy has every incentive to purchase natural gas at its lowest possible price and pass those savings along to its customers By striving to reach this goal Open Flow Energy hopes to effectively lessen the impact of your natural gas costs If you are still receiving natural gas service from another utility or when your current supply con-tract is nearing expiration the employees at Open Flow Energy ask you to call so they may evalu-ate your natural gas requirements Donrsquot get stuck overpaying for your natural gas consumption see how Open Flow Energy can reduce your monthly utility costs today If you have any questions or inquiries please contact Commercial Sales Representative Karen Anderson She can be reached directly at 8143710500 or her cell 8145917305 Check out their website at wwwopenflowenergycom

JobEducation Fair - Tuesday June 12 2012 We know the importance of having a job andor an education therefore the Clarion Area Chamber of Business amp Industry and the Clarion Mall is providing a ldquoJobEducation Fairrdquo for the citizens of Clarion and surrounding counties This event will take place on Tuesday June 12 at the Clarion Mall The hours of the ldquoJobEducation Fairrdquo will be from 1000 am to 400 pm As a participant in this event you will have the opportunity to collaborate with area businesses and meet with hundreds of potential employees andor students A $25 registration fee provides your business to an 8 foot table 2 chairs electric supply and internet access along with discount coupons for lunch at the RRR Roadhouse Space is limited At the print time of this newsletter 22 businesses had registered Mail or fax the form enclosed in this newsletter We look forward to working with you and providing and excellent source of opportunity for our community

Open Flow Energy division of South Jersey Energy

This article was reprinted due to editor corrections

Clarion County Career Center You are cordially invited to our ldquoModular Home Open Houserdquo to be held on Tuesday May 22 2012 Once again Clarion County Career Center Construction Technology students present a beautiful home for your consideration The ldquoModular Home Open Houserdquo will be held from 9 am to 7 pm Some of the custom built features on this yearrsquos home are Custom Oak Cabinetry Custom Polished Concrete Counter Top Wall to wall 34rdquo Oak Flooring 30 Year Shingles Two Full Baths 1 wwhirlpool tub Aluminum Soffit amp Fascia Shutters Whole House Audio System package with 46rdquo flat screen TV Northwest Savings Bank representatives will be on hand to answer ALL your pre-approval questions Plan to stop by the Clarion County Career Center on Tuesday May 22 from 9 am to 7 pm Check out this beautiful home enjoy great refreshments or walk away with one of the many door prizes

CANCER CENTER at CLARION HOSPITAL The American Cancer Society is proud to provide the Look GoodFeel Better workshop on Tuesday May 22 from 10 am to 12 noon at the Cancer Center at Clarion Hospital The Look GoodFeel Better program is a national public service program created from the concept that if a woman with cancer can be assisted to help her look good her improved self-esteem will help her to approach the disease and treatment with greater confidence Participants will be taught make-up application techniques how to choose and care for a wig how to deal with dry skin and discolored nails and different uses of scarves turbans and hats Workshops and materials are provided at no charge Registration is suggested to insure a complimentary cos-metic kit To register call 18002272345 and select option 1 for patient services

C amp A TREES C amp A Trees is proud to announce their 2nd Annual Petals for Hope Seminar scheduled for Saturday June 9 beginning at 830 am This seminar will focus on new and exciting shrubs and perennials as well as discuss what insecticides to use in your landscape and garden C amp A Trees is excited to an-nounce the two great speakers for the 2nd Annual Petals for Hope Seminar will be Jim Casey from Imperial Nurseries and Kevin McGerry from Bonide Products Purchase your ticket today at C amp A Trees the cost is $20 per person There will also be 10 off all day shopping and all proceeds from this event will benefit Relay for Life For more information contact C amp A Trees at 8147453232

Member to Member News The Clarion Area Chamber of Business amp Industry is anxious to hear about the success of your business We want

to feature updates on our area businesses for membersabout members This FREE member benefit is an easy way to keep up with other local business successes and to be recognized for your own accomplishments Please

feel free to send information to announce awards promotions personnel changes new merchandise or other news Email your updates of 50-250 words to infoclarionpacom with subject line ldquonewsletter articlerdquo by the 30th of each

month

The Chamber and its missionhellip

Your Chamber of Business amp Industry is a voluntary partnership of business and professional people working together to build a healthy economy

and to improve the Quality of Life in our community

Progressive Home Medical Equipment We also want to recognize Progressive Home Medical Equipment in our Business Spotlight section Progressive Home Medical Equipment has been providing quality service and knowledgeable exper-tise to customers in and around the Clarion community for over a decade They offer a wide variety of home medical supplies and equipment such as CPAPrsquos BiPAPrsquos beds wheelchairs oxygen amp respiratory equipment and much more Come in and see how the great staff at Progressive Home Medical Equipment can assist all your medical supplies and equipment needs to-day Progressive Home Medical Equipment is located at 22631 Route 68

Freedom Wireless In this monthrsquos business spotlight we recognize Freedom Wireless for 16 years of service to the community and its customers Freedom Wireless is a Verizon Wireless premium retailer of products and services located in the Clarion Mall at 22631 Route 68 Since first opening its doors many years ago the mission of Freedom Wireless has been to provide customers with the latest in Verizon Wireless products and services while focusing on customersrsquo needs Visit Freedom Wireless today to see how one of their knowledgeable employees can assist you with the perfect phone and accessories Also as a special mdash Freedom Wireless is offering an extra savings discount of 25 off all accessories for any Chamber members So donrsquot wait stop by today

Our daily email blasts allow members to share what is going on with their businesses to communicate promotions or events and to stay in touch with members throughout the community Contact Tammy for details on how you can be a part of the daily email blasts

THANK YOU