Johnstown Area Regional Industries

Calendar of Events

	May 1, 2012
Cambria County Job Fair Location: Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center @ 301 Napoleon Street, Johnstown, PA Time: 2:00 - 6:00 PM Participating Vendors
	May 15-16, 2012
Training, Knowledge and Opportunities (TKO) Seminar Defense Supply Center - Columbus (Bus Trip) Location: DLA Land and Maritime Defense Supply Center, Columbus, OH Seminar Dates - May 15 - 16, 2012 TKO Agenda Itinerary Travel Dates - May 14 and May 16, 2012 Registration: required by Friday, April 27 Register here For more details/registration, contact ptac@sapdc.org (Hotel reservations are the responsibility of the participant.) Phone: 888-421-1442, reference PTAC-TKO (to take advantage of the group rate of $94.00/night at the Hyatt Regency Columbus No cost for TKO Seminar or bus transporation. Participants are responsible for meals, except for one sponsored dinner, and hotel accomodations.
	May 22, 2012
Government Procurement Expo (GPE) Location: Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center @ 301 Napoleon Street, Johnstown, PA Time: 11:00 AM till 3:30 PM Overview: The Government Procurement Expo is an exclusive venue for U.S. and Pennsylvania government agency buyers to meet with business suppliers in pre-arranged, one-on-one sessions. The first few years of this event have averaged over 20 agency buyer organizations and 100 small business vendor organizations. JARI PTAC procurement counselors interview each government agency to determine what the agency needs to buy, as well as what it is NOT interested in buying. Similarly, each business supplier is surveyed to determine what they want to sell. Agency needs are matched with vendor capabilities and 15-minute “speed dating” sessions are arranged to ensure the most productive use of everyone’s time. This is followed by a general “open networking session” at the end of the day to capture any additional opportunities. ONLY government agencies or business support organizations (e.g., PTACs) have exhibits at the Government Procurement Expo. Business supplier representatives “walk the floor” and meet with the government agencies at their respective tables to discuss upcoming opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity for government buyers to meet with businesses that offer: a multitude of relevant products and services various socio-economic business classifications cost-effectiveness and quality consciousness proven track records in government contracting the famous "Johnstown Work Ethic" Cost: $40 and includes lunch. No refunds after May 11, 2012. For more details, contact Michelle Nyanko at mnyanko@jari.com or 814.254.4023. Register for this event here.
	May 22-24, 2012
22nd Annual Showcase for Commerce Locations: Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center @ 301 Napoleon Street, Johnstown, PA Cambria County War Memorial @ 326 Napoleon Street, Johnstown, PA Holiday Inn @ 250 Market Street, Johnstown, PA Time:Various Overview: Showcase for Commerce is the largest business and industry trade show in the southwestern Pennsylvania region and a nationally renowned defense contracting exhibition. Highlights include: over 170 regional, national and international exhibitor companies over 30 multi-national defense firms multi-variant industry sectors ranging from Aerospace to Zinc alloys more than 2000 attendees over $3 billion in contracts awarded running for 20+ successful years You can connect your business with: major government primes motivated government agency buyers high-level government and military officials strategic business partners value-added subcontractors international sales opportunities government contracting education and training up-to-the-moment market trends Showcase for Commerce is proven to be one of the best returns on investment for your business dollar. For more details, contact Linda Thomson at 814.535.8675 or lthomson@jari.com Info here.

10th Alleghenies Regional Safety Conference Location: Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center @ 301 Napoleon Street, Johnstown, PA Time: 8:00 - 4:00 PM More Information Coming Soon!	Oct. 2, 2012