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Superior Energy Resources:  Superior Energy Resources is a Varischetti family business that has restructured several of their existing businesses and complemented with a service division under a new name, representing a family of businesses to su pport Marcellus shale development.  Superior Hose & Fittings: industrial hose and fittings, steel pipe & weld fittings, air pumps and specialty well site components:  Superior Rig Mats: Structural Rig Mats for well sites, roadways or spans:  Superior Gas Field Services: Managing your construction needs:  Waste Management Services: in conjunction with Veolia:  Real estate: properties available, build to suit, and management.  Key industries served include Oil & Gas Production, Construction, Transportation, Manufacturing, Chemical, Mining, Fire, Agriculture, and Powder Metal, Processing, Water/Waste.  Your business is our business – 814-265-1080 or toll free 877-343-3503.   www.superiorenergyresourcesllc.com        &n bsp;

This Week:

MOUNTAIN LAUREL NU RSING & REHABILITATION CENTER Cordially welcomes you to join us for a Mid Afternoon Mixer Wednesday, August 31, 2011 from 3-5pm at 700 Leonard St, Clearfield, PA .  Join us for a book signing with DR. HENRY DELATORRE, MD, who will make available his latest book, “THE BODY’S “ACUPUNCTURE” ENERGETICS.”  Elegant and finely crafted foods prepared by Master Touch Catering will be available as well as tours of Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Meet our staff and learn more about our long and short term rehabilitation options. For more information, please call 765-7545    We look forward to seeing you!

Concert in the Park Series Thursday, September 1^st hear NBC Chorus – City Park Amphitheatre from 7 – 8:15 pm.  Bring your chair and come over to the Park for this FREE evening of entertainment.  Congratulations on such a successful series of summer events – can’t wait for next year!

DCC alum, Kristine Gasbarre, will be returning to her alma mater to speak about the book launch of her nationally-acclaimed novel, HOW TO MARRY AN AMERICAN MAN.  She will be speaking to our secondary students at 2 p.m. , Friday, September 2, in the school's auditorium...and this presentation is open to anyone wishing to attend.  There will be a reception to follow....to 'meet and greet' the author.  To prepare, we ask that anyone attending this school e vent to please call 371-3060, ext. 601, to let us know.

RESERVATIONS DUE NOW:  Business Over Breakfast with Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati; Thursday, September 8^th - TL Lakeview Lodge at 7:30am.  Just waiting to hear your questions, Senator Scarnati will be there to help us understand ‘where we’ve been, where we are, and most importantly, Where We’re Going!’  This event is sponsored by All About A Party & Costumes, Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging, Clearfield Bank & Trust, DuBois Continuum of Care Community,  First Commonwealth Bank, KTH Architects, Murr ays Ford Lincoln Honda Freightliner, North Central Building & Trades Council, and Stew’s Brew Coffeehouse.  Remember this will be at Lakeview Lodge-please RSVP by calling the Chamber at 371-5010 or email us at  dacc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.   

Newly Added Today:             

JOIN REGIONAL CHAMBER’S AND MEMBER BUSINESSE S:  It’s time to get answers to our many questions as Harrisburg comes to DuBois - Everyone’s Invited! 

Monday, September 19^th - Lessons at Lunch with C. Alan Walker, Secretary of PA Department of Community & Economic Development; TL Lakeview Lodge at 11:30am;   Wednesday, October 5^th – What the State Budget means to Transportation, with luncheon speaker Barry Schoch, PA Secretary of Transportation.

These two events are sponsored by our Tri County Chambers of Commerce, which include Brookville, Clearfiel d, Punxsutawney, Ridgway, St. Marys and DuBois. Watch the Chamber Chatter for details or email dacc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.   

HIRING SOON - T.J. Maxx is beginning the hiring process for the new DuBois store (located in The Commons).  Applications will be taken on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday – September 7, 8, 9 – at the DuBois Area CareerLink office located in Penn State’s DEF building on 6^th St.  Times for applications are:  Wednesday, Sept. 7 from 10am to 7pm; Thursday, Sept. 8 from 10 am to 4pm; and Friday, Sept. 9 from 1pm to 4pm.

The North Central PA Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) will hold its first regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at the DuBois Diner. The meeting will begin with breakfast at 8 AM followed by a presentation by Susan M. Grady, MA, SPHR, of SM Grady Strategic Human Resources. Her topic will be “Do You work IN the business or Do you work ON the business?” This meeting is sponsored by Clearfield Community Nurses.  Reservations for the meeting can be made by a fax to 653-8425. Interested individuals are encouraged to visit the society’s website at www.hrmancpa.org.  This program has been pre-approved for 1.25 credit hours for Strategic Management and General Credit.

IT Resources, Services and Assistance for Manufacturers - Tuesday, September 13 @ 10:00-11:00 am in the Hiller Building Quiet Lounge at Penn State DuBois.  Are you a small or mid-sized manufacturer in northwest PA? Would you like to increase your revenue, reduce costs, streamline production, or broaden your market share? Do you need help implementing information technology?  The eBizITPA program has been helping companies since 2004 and now, by integrating its program with Northwest Industrial Resource Center, will continue to offer IT Kickstart services to area manufacturers. IT Kickstart projects can range from developing a new website, to implementing eComme rce, to installing major application software and hardware to support the business, e.g.: Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Supply Chain Management (SCM), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and infrastructure replacement/upgrade. No Cost to attend, registration is required. Attend this IT Kickstart Kickoff to learn about grants that may be available for your project and learn how to choose an IT provider to meet your needs.  This program will also be offered the same day at 1 p.m. at the Community Ed Council in St. Marys.  For more information call Erin Heath at 814-590-1219 or edixon@xxxxxxxxx.  

Do you have household goods and furniture you want to get out of your home?  Remember, Penn State and the DuBois Business College have new students moving int o the area and they could really use some of these items you wish to discard.  If you’d be able to help, call us at the Chamber 371-5010 and we’ll connect you!

Please check it out - John Weible, newly hired as the Executive Director of the Jefferson County Development Council, has informed us of they have developed a great new website-be sure to check it out.    http://jeffersoncountydevelopment.com/

Natural Gas Finance and Taxation Workshop, sponsored by Penn State Extension, October 18, 2011, Rm. 209 DEF Building, Penn State DuBois, 8 AM to 4 PM.  The gas boom brings along with it many new and sometimes complicated income, property, and estate tax issues. The workshops are geared toward financial advisors, attorneys, accountants, financial planners, tax preparers, small-business owners, and landowners.  Topics to be covered include Gas Valuation and Appraisal, Tax Treatment of Natural Gas, Damages & Easement Payments, Working Interest, Types of Royalties, Estate Planning, Bonus Payments, Sales vs. Leases.  Instructors include: Michael Jacobson, PSU, Associate Professor; Jeffrey Kern, Resource Technologies Corporation; Dale Tice, Marshall, Parker & Associates; Tim Gooch, ParenteBeard, LLC; Ed Kollar, ParenteBeard, LLC; Joe Aldcows ki, ParenteBeard, LCC.   See the website- Natural Gas Taxation and Finance Workshop (http://www.cvent.com/d/mcqn18) for registration details or contact Dr. Jacobson at 814-865-3994; or for more information, email mgj2@xxxxxxx.    

Save This Important Date:  We are pleased to announce plans for an October 19^th Pennsylvania Worker’s Compensation/Unemployment Compensation Issues  Conference  co-sponsored by the Greater DuBois Chamber of Commerce  and the Human Resource Management Association of North Central Pennsylvania (SHRM).  Representatives from the PA Unemployment Compensation Board of Review and Workers’ Compensation Board, members of safety committees of area businesses  and labor attorneys will address legal, hearing and appeal processes and general WC/UC  issues of current interest to area employers and attorneys.  This program will be submitted to the HR Certification Institute and the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board for review for continuing education credits.  Watch for further details and reservation information for this important event which will be held at the DuBois Country Club.

Next Week:

Helpmates, Inc. and Kane Comm. Hosp. Annual Multiphasic Screening - 30 blood tests for $35.00 dollars.  Join us Sat., Sept, 10^th 6am – 9:30am at St. Leos Social Hall, Depot St., Ridgway.  Call 1-800-565-9200 ext. 4790 to register; Deadline to register is 9-7-11.  Flu shots available also by Helpmates Home Nurses; $20.00

The DuBois Area Historical Society has planned a busy fall, leading off with its fifth annual open house on Saturday, Sept. 10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. This event, which is free and open to the public, has attracted large numbers of visitors to the Society’s museum over the past four years.

Sunset at The Winery—Enjoy sights and sounds of summer in the picnic pavilion at Laurel Mountain.  Ten dollars buys you a logo wine glass, wine discounts and loads of fun.  Food is available while listening to live music.  Mark your calendar for the following 2011 dates: Saturday, Sept. 10-7 PM; Music by “Bad Hair Day”.  Come see us at Laurel Mountain Winery. Tons of fun!

Coming Soon:

Mid-Day MIXER on Tuesday, September 13^th from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, hosted by DOMTAR at their location on Shaffer Road.  Come and join us for this great event – tours of this great facility, gifts, raffles AND lunch!  You can’t beat it – it’s difficult to describe what local companies do behind their doors, so here’s a perfect opportunity to be amazed!  Call us at 371-5010 or email dacc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.         

First Step: Starting a Small Business – Workshop each month July 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 Saturday at DuBois Hampton Inn from 8:30–noon.  The date of the workshop is September 17. The cost is $20 per person.  To register online www.web.clarion.edu/sbdc/training or call toll free at 877-292-1843.

Alzheimer’s Association Greater Pennsylvania Chapter – Walk to End Alzheimer’s – September 17, 2011 – Memorial Park, DuBois – Become a planning committee member – help with team and sponsor recruitment, walk day logistics, and awareness activities; or - Become a sponsor – full packet is available for review; or - Form a Team by visiting http://2011walktoendalz.kintera.org/dubois; or - Walk as an Individual  http://2011walktoendalz.kintera.org/dubois.  If you are interested in helping with any of these, please contact Robin Hecker at (814) 456-9200 or Robin.Hecker@xxxxxxx.  The Alzheimer’s Support Group meets at DuBois Public Library the Last Monday of the month at 6:00pm, Facilitator:  Jen Crytser from DuBois Continuum of Care (814) 375-9100 and at Mountain Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation, 700 Leonard Street in Clearfield Pa 16830 the 2^nd Thursday of each month at 3pm; Facilitator:  Deb Dodson (814) 765-7545 for more information.

Afterhours Mixer/Ribbon Cutting:  The Clearfield County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) is hosting an afterhours ribbon cutting and open house event on Wednesday, September 21^st from 4:30-6:30pm at their new Energy Complex located in the Clearfield County Alliance Park, 509 Spruce Street, Clearfield.  Please join the staff at the CCEDC as they unveil their newest Multi-Tenant facility aimed at facilitating the Energy Sector.  Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be provided for your enjoyment.  RSVPs are appreciated by calling Cathie Ensminger at the CCEDC office 814-768-7838 or emailing censminger@clearfieldco.org or the Chamber at dacc@dubois pachamber.com .  Don’t miss this – their last event was great!

The Winery at Wilcox presents Wine-ee Women at the DuBois Harley Shop on Sept 28, 2011 from 7-9pm.  A "Mystery and a Dinner." Luigi's will be catering - $15 for stuffed chicken breast, pork rosemary, herb red skinned potatoes, garlic green beans, penne with red sauce, salad and rolls, and of course there will be a little dessert!

MUST RSVP and PAY BY SEPT 12, 2011 at the DUBOIS MALL WINE SHOP!!!

After-Hours MIXER at the Winery at Wilcox in the DuBois Mall – scheduled for Wednesday, October 5^th from 5-7pm.  Keep watching for details…

WIN Four (4) Tickets to the Penn State vs Purdue Football Game on Saturday, October 15^th.  Two different prizes to be awarded – each includes four tickets AND 1 parking pass!  Limited number of tickets to be sold – each ticket only $5.00!  Call the Chamber for a ticket at 371-5010 or email us at dacc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx – drawing October6th!

Alumni Society Luncheon at Penn State DuBois - October 7, 2011, 12:00 p.m.  This special event is featuring Mr. Dale R. Simbeck, ‘69 ChE, an international expert on global climate change issues, CO2 mitigation, and clean energy technologies.  Mr. Simbeck will present Herding Cats: The Challenges of Mitigating Greenhouse Gases.  The discussion will focus on some of the difficulties with reigning in greenhouse gases.  This wonderful opportunity is Open to the Public and is $10/person.  Sponsored by the Greater DuBois Chamber of Commerce, you can call for reser vations to 371-5010 or email dacc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.

First Step: Starting a Small Business – Workshop each month July 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 Best Western from 8:30–noon.  The dates of the workshops are O ctober 8, November 19 and December 10.  The cost is $20 per person.  To register online www.web.clarion.edu/sbdc/training or call toll free at 877-292-1843.

One of Southern Gospel’s finest quartets, Triumphant Quartet, is coming to DuBois High School on October 22, 2011 brought to you by Cornelius Promotions, Inc. Doors open at 6 pm and the Concert starts at 7 pm. Tickets for the concert are $15.00 in advance and $20.00 at the door. Children’s tickets are $5. Tickets may be purchased at Hockman Candy, Reynolds Financial Advisors and Stew’s Brew. For more inform ation call Bruce at 371-2823 or email him at amusicman1@xxxxxxxxxxx

A request for the Chamber businesses: Clearfield-Jefferson Drug & Alcohol Commission is working with a group of students to reduce underage drinking among area students.  Red Ribbon Week is October 24-28.  To support these efforts please decorate your business and storefronts in red for this week.  Students will be making posters with the theme “Make Your Mark” on them, and would appreciate it if local businesses would display these posters during the week.  This is unique opportunity for our community and schools to come together to work towards promoting a drug free community.  To offer your b usiness location or to get further information contact Malissa at mmartino@xxxxxxxxx .

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