[vip_committees] Fwd: Monday Morning Update

Krentzman and Son is the Update Sponsor for April – Joe Krentzman & Son is a full s ervice scrap company. We provide container service and scrap solutions to industry and the general public and process scrap in our three central-Pennsylvania locations. We also sell various grades of new and secondary steel structural, tubular and plate / sheet products. We will at all times be known for our professionalism and for the quality and care with which we deliver our service.  Joe Krentzman & Son is located at 655 DuBois Street
in DuBois, PA 15801- “Formerly H. Shakespeare & Sons”

This Week:

“A Website is a Terrible Thing to Waste” – two sessions the morning of Thursday, April 21^st at the Hampton Inn.  The first session from 8-9:45am is about your website’s first impression; the second from 10-noon is Internet Marketing.  Come for both sessions, only $20.  (each session is $15).  Price includes continental breakfast and hand-outs.  Reserve now by emailing dacc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny - D uBois Country Club - April 23^rd, 2011 at 9:00am.  Games, Tattoo Station, Pictures with the Bunny, Easter Hat Contest and Egg hunt. Reservations required $8.95 adults; $4.95 Children; under 4 years, no charge. Eggcellent Food and fun.  Join Us – Also, April 24th – Our fabulous Easter Buffet - call for reservations to the DuBois Country Club, 814 503-7178.

ATTENTION:  “The DuBois Lions Club is looking for those businesses who have Lions Club gumball machines.  The vendor has not serviced these machines in more than 2 years and refuses to cooperate with the Club to service them or remove them.& nbsp; The failure to service the machines presents a health and safety risk to the public and the Lions Club wants to correct the situation.  The Club is trying identify the location of each machine; if you have one please advise the Lions Club by calling Rosies Book Shop (Don Okonski 371-1311),  Korb Monuments (Jim Korb 371-4545) or emailing Gary Peters gpeters@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx .  In addition, if you want the machine removed and so authorize the Club, the Lions Club will remove and store it until the service issue can be resolved.”  

First Step: Starting a Small Business – Workshop each month is designed to give you a head-start with your business.  Topics that will be covered during each session:  Wha t to consider before starting a business; License and tax information; Regulations governing a business; Guidelines on how to finance your business; How and why to prepare a business plan; Other resources you can use to help you plan and succeed.  Sessions will be held Saturdays at DuBois Hampton Inn from 8:30–noon.  The dates of the workshops is April 23.  The cost is $20 per person.  To register online www.web.clarion.edu/sbdc/training or call toll free at 877-292-1843.

 Programs at Cook Forest State Park - Saturday, April 23 at 930am - ‘Brew and Birding: Birding Cook Forest’ - Please bring your binoculars and coffee mugs to the Park Office to start the day off with a morning interpretive hike listening for warblers, thrushes, and goshawks in one of the Northeastern United States most magnificent old growth forests.  We’ll then car-pool to birding hotspots along the Clarion River.  This is an excellent opportunity to learn how to  identify forest birds by ear.  Bald eagles and osprey have been known to make an appearance. 

Super Massage Weekend – April 23, 24, 25 at Hand, Nail & Body Works, TL Town Center – call for appointment-371-4411.

Newly Added Today:

The DuBois Mall Used Car Show April 18th - 24th. Local car dealers will have their best used cars on display.

There will be an Open House hosted by Gary & Sons, Inc. on Saturday, April 30th from 9 - 4.  Everything is on sale, and we are eager to show everyone how much money they can save on their heating bills.  Factory reps will be on hand, and we will be giving away $1500 in door prizes.  We will have live product demonstrations and there will be a presentation by Central Boiler at 11:00AM.  Anyone who signs up for an estimate on the day of the open house, and purchases a new Lennox heating or cooling system will have their choice of a free touch screen thermostat, whole home humidifier, or HC16 air cleaner.  We will also be serving grilled food cooked on the Traeger pellet grill, Elvis will be entertaining live, and there will be helicopter rides for $35, weather permitting.  

Alumni Society May Day Afternoon Tea:  Sunday, May 1, 2 011, 2:00 p.m., Lion’s Den Café Hiller Building, Penn State DuBois. Sponsorships available, tables accommodate 4 to 8. Fun & Games, 50/50, Prize for Best Table Theme, Raffle Baskets.  For more information or to register for the event call 814.375.4775, email agw11@xxxxxxx or visit www.ds.psu.edu/alumni.

411 NETWORKERS – Kickoff Meeting – a close-knit networking group who meet weekly with the purpose of giving and receiving quality business referrals.  Only one professional per business category will be accepted.  Attend the meeting on Wednesday, May 4^th beginning at 7:15 am at TJ’ ;s in the Clarion Hotel.  Visit our www.411networkers.com or email us at 411networkers@xxxxxxxxx

RESERVATIONS NOW - Our next Business Over Breakfast, will be held on Thursday, May 12^th at the DuBois Diner, 7:30am.  There will be a panel discussion about “The Current State of the Powder Metallurgy Industry – 3 Perspectives.  Our panelists will include Tom Gasbarre, Gasbarre Products; Dick Pfingstler, Atlas Powdered Metals; and Joel Simbeck, Netshape Technologies.  The discussion will include growth statistics, industry changes, and the view, strategy and future outlook.  This promises to be a great meeting – register now by emailing us at dacc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and we can send you some information.

Helpmates, Inc. invites you to an Open House / Chamber Mid-day Mixer at their DuBois office location at 12 East Long Avenue. The event will be held on Friday, May 13^th from 11:30am – 1:30pm. Luncheon served by Stew’s Brew.  Reserve now by emailing dacc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

There will be a Ribbon Cutting at New Story in their new lo cation on Hoover Avenue at 3:00pm on Tuesday, May 24^th .  There will be an Open House from 2-6pm.

PLEASE CONTACT - Our students and school district needs volunteer help to provide an important  interview process for the students as they proceed beyond high school.  The interview dates will be May 24 and May 25, from 8am-noon and noon-3pm at the DuBois Area High School.  You business people are the best to provide this opportunity to our students.  They need to see what the process actually is ‘out there.’  Mr. Sam Bundy is your contact person at sbundy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx - Clic k on this link - http://www.dasd.k12.pa.us/5759192692840/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=56727. 

The Chamber  / JC Annual Golf Tournament will take place on Friday, May 27^th at Treasure Lake Silver Course.  Tee times are either 8:00am or 1:00pm – contact us know for your preferred tee time:  dacc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Next Week:

Administrative Professionals Day - Show your appreciation and recognize all they do for you today and everyday by attending a Gourmet Luncheon hosted by DRMC Women's Health and the DuBois Country Club.  Date: April 27th from 11:30-1:00pm.  Meet the vendors; enjoy lunch at 12:00 noon.  You’ll also enjoy great speakers and lots of information:

12:15 Speaker George Fatula "Ergonomics"; 12:30 Speaker on PT exercises at work; 12:45 Door Prizes; 1:00 pm Back to the work.

Menu choice of Mandarin Chicken Salad. Chef Salad or Strawberry Chicken Salad, dessert is chocolate brownie and fruit skewer, and beverage.  $12.95 per person.  Reservations required. Call Vicki at DCC,  814-371-7540.

The next Wine-ee Women will be April 27^th from 7-9 pm at DuBois Harley-Davidson, with Pirates as the theme.  Reserve at news@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

“Fundamentals of Sudden Wealth”, a seminar with S&T Wealth Management, will be hosted by DRMC on Thursday, April 28^th at 6pm.  For more information and reservations, call Michelle Sedor at 814-375-1112 or email her at mmsedor@xxxxxxxx.

GRAND OPEN ING: SPECIAL MIXER AND RIBBON CUTTING for Brady Street Florist on Friday, April 29^th from 4:00 0- 8:00 PM.  Celebrate their new location – across the street – at 44 North Brady Street.  Email your intended attendance to dacc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.

Spring Clean-Up for the entire DuBois area will take place on Saturday, April 30^th.  Get your group together and join in this community event.  For further information, contact Karen at Downtown DuBois Revitalization office, 371-3064 – FREE LUNCH to all who pre-register!

Cornelius Promotions, Inc is presenting the Tribute Quartet in Concert April 30, 2011 at the DuBois High School. Tickets in advance are $10.00 and $15.00 at the door. Doors open at 6 pm. Concert starts at 7 pm. For more information call Bruce at 814- 371-2823 or e-mail him at amusicman1@xxxxxxxxxxx.

Coming Soon:

DuBois Area Council of the Arts in collaboration with the Downtown DuBois Revitalization Group announces the first Downtown DuBois Art-Walk 2011 scheduled from April 30^th to May 6^th, 2011. Art walk is designed to showcase and celebrate the work of local artists and craftsmen as well as to bring the community in the downtown area.  Art work will be hosted by the businesses in downtown area.  Community members will take the Art Walk walking into businesses and shops located along the Brady Street and West Long Avenue corridors visiting the host businesses and their guest artists. Art Walk opens with an invitation to Meet the Artists on Saturday, April 30 from 1-4pm.  Here the visitors can visit the merchants and also meet and greet the artists showing their work.  Art Walk will be open to visitors throughout the week during normal business hours and will end on May 6^th 2011.  All art work will be for sale if you choose to take a piece home.  Full Art-Walk map and event details to follow.  Details will also be available at  http://www.dacota.us/ 

So save the date!  Plan to bring the family and enjoy the local flavor through art, artists, and shopping!

Taxpayers United for Representation Now announces the Jefferson County Commissioners Candidates Forum on Tuesday, May 3, 6:30 PM .  All Commissioner Candidates are invited to participate. There are several co-sponsors for the event which will be held in the Main Courtroom, Brookville. www.turnpa.com

Joint Education Program- Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabiliation Center will hold a joint education program free of charge the 1st Thursday of every month at 2pm for the general public. Individuals considering joint replacement, those who may be scheduled for surgery or family members who are caring for someone in need of joint replacement, are all welcome to attend.  For additional information, please call Kelly at 765-7545

PASSAGES, Inc 'Funny Fundraiser' - Headliner David Kaye has appeared on ABC and Comedy Central. He and his fellow comedians will provide an evening of fun and laughter.

Date: May 14, 2011 at the Travelodge in Brookville, PA.  Doors Open - 6:30pm, with the show time - 8:00pm.  Ticket price: $20 ea or 2/$35; Silent a uction and 50/50 raffle.  Ticket price includes snacks and light refreshments - * Alcoholic drinks may be purchased at the lounge and brought to the fundraiser if desired. NO outside alcoholic beverages permitted to be brought into fundraiser per Travelodge rules.  Overnight packages available at discounted prices. Limited availability, early reservations encouraged.  Tickets may be purchased at: Bob's Army & Navy Store - Downtown Clearfield - 765-4652; Sage Meadows - Downtown Clarion - 226-5203; DuBois Harley Davidson - DuBois - 371-5750; Dougherty Real Estate - Downtown New Bethlehem - 275-2750; King's Korral - Rt. 28, Mayport - 365-5548; Caterina's - Downtown Punxsutawney - 938-8781; Travelodge and Means-Lauf Super Drug - Downtown Brookville - 849-7504; PASSAGES offices, Clarion, Brookville, DuBois 226-7273

On Sunday, May 15, 2011,the Fort Worth Restaurant, DuBois, PA will host a fundraiser dinner to benefit the Kristin Federici Bowser Scholarship Fund at Temple University.  Bring your friends and family to enjoy great food and great company while supporting the Temple University Harrisburg Social Work Alumni fundraiser in memory of Kristin Federici Bowser.  Twenty percent (20%) of the total cost of your meal will go directly to the scholarship which will help other aspiring Social Workers and honor Kristin’s dream.  For more information, and a copy of the flyer and VIP Coupon, please email us at dacc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.

The North Central Communities Conference will continue its overwhelming success from last year’s event by meeting at Penn State DuBois on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 from 9am to 3:30pm.  The day-long workshops will run in four separate tracks, such as Improv ing Communities; Developing Workforce; Municipal Training; and GIS/Computer Training.  Register online at www.ncentral.com before no later than May 6^th – registration fee is $5.00 per person.

The DuBois Area Historical Society will host the May 19^th  – Third Annual Spring Walk, during which Anne Young and students of DuBois Area High School’s Pupil Enrichment Program will unveiling their downtown DuBois walking tour; leaving from E. D. Reitz Museum, 11 a.m.  This is rescheduled from April 23.

First Step: Starting a Small Business – Workshop each month January through December 2011 designed to give you a head-start with your business.  Topics that will be covered during each session:  What to consider before starting a business; License and tax information; Regulations governing a business; Guidelines on how to finance your business; How and why to prepare a business plan; Other resources you can use to help you plan and succeed.  Sessions will be held Saturdays at DuBois Hampton Inn from 8:30–noon.  The dates of the workshops are May 21, June 25..  The cost is $20 per person.  To register online www.web.clarion.edu/sbdc/training or call toll free at 877-292-1843.

The 6^th Annual First Bash of Summer Carnival sponsored by the American Red Cross, DuBois chapter, will be in the DuBois City Memorial Park June 1-June 4. The Carnival is open Wednesday through Friday 6 pm to 10 pm and Sat 3 pm.

If you know of someone who may wish to receive the Monday Morning Update, please have them email dacc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.

Have a great Chamber Day!

Nancy

Nancy J. Micks, President/CEO

Greater DuBois Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development

P:  814-371-5010     F:  814-371-5005

dacc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

www.duboispachamber.com