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February 5, 2008 

TPI Feature:

JARI will host a Finance Expo on March 18, 2008.  Various experts will present information on available business financing options in our region through sources such as the Ben Franklin Technology Partners, Idea Foundry, Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse, the Pennsylvania Angel Network,  commercial lenders, and others.

Additional details will be distributed soon.  For more info, or to enroll for this event, email Sherry Click at sclick@jari.com. 

Tech Post-It Enhancements:  Starting with this issue, TPI will now devote a special section to news about government contracting for our region's technology based companies.  Look below for this new feature.

This also marks the final edition for Job Postings.  Tune in to the next issue of TPI for  a new chapter about finding tech jobs in Johnstown. 

AIM@Johnstown:  University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown alumni were invited to participate in a new initiative sponsored by the Greater Johnstown Keystone Innovation Zone and UPJ.  AIM@Johnstown's pillars are to Amplify learning,  Integrate UPJ and community activities, and Mentor students.  The program is modeled after similar successful programs in other U.S. university cities designed to remove campus boundaries and immerse students more interactively with the surrounding community.

Interested UPJ alumni can contact the Office of Institutional Advancement at 814.269.1965 or upjalum@pitt.edu to become involved, or can complete the interest survey on the alumni web site. The Johnstown Tribune-Democrat stories are here and here.

Robert Knipple, Director of Alumni and Community Relations, introduces AIM@Johnstown

Upstarts and Innovator Series:  Lynne Faint, founder of Principle Court Reporting Services, Inc., was the featured entrepreneur at Mount Aloysius College.  Faint provided the students insight relative to her experiences as an entrepreneur in Greater Johnstown.  Ms. Faint, a Mount Aloysius graduate, now owns several companies under the umbrella of Principle Diversified Business Group, Inc.  For more information on Upstarts and Innovators, contact Amy Noon at 814.535.8675 or anoon@jari.com. 

eBizITPA applications available:  Limited funding is now available to small and medium sized businesses through a reimbursement grant program for the implementation of information technology programs (designing web sites, e-commerce applications, server upgrades, customized database creation, and more).  Funding is available to any company, not just IT companies.  To date, more than $730,000 has been awarded to approximately 300 companies.  For more information or to apply for funding, visit the ebizITPA website.  Contact Ron May at 814.898.6532 or ron.may@ebizitpa.org with any questions.

Educational Opportunities:  ebizITPA is offering a myriad of training in 2008.  Trainings conducted live and via webinar.  Courses include: RFID (radio frequency identification) Training, eMarketing, Online Stores, E-Mail Marketing, Globalizing websites, and many more.  To see an entire list of workshops and to register, click here.  

Career Fair:  The 13^th Annual Cambria County Career Fair will be held on May 6, 2008, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Pasquerilla Conference Center in downtown Johnstown.  500+  job seekers typically attend.  Employers wishing to participate can contact PAID at 814.255.7243.  Cost of a table for employers is $50 (lunch included).  Admission is free to all  job seekers.

Business Plan Seminar:  The Small Business Development Center at Saint Francis University will be hosting "Anatomy of the Business Plan" on February 13 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the SBDC in Loretto.  Cost is $20 per person, which includes a subscription to Inc. Magazine™.  Register by email here or call 814.472.3200.

Energy News:  The Renewable Energy Center at Saint Francis University received two grants from Pennsylvania totaling more than $375,000.  These Energy Harvest grants will be used for the continuation of the Pennsylvania Wind Assessment Program (PennWAP) and a Geothermal Heating and Cooling System Project.

The REC was initiated in part through the assistance of a Pennsylvania Keystone Innovation Starter Kit grant.  You can read the latest edition of the REC newsletter  here.  Subscribe to the newsletter by emailing cwyland@francis.edu. 

Johnstown Association of Information Technology Professionals:  The JAITP is dedicated to bringing together area IT professionals for networking, education, and entertaining activities. The next meeting will be Wednesday, February 20, 6:00 pm at the Boulevard Grill, Southmont Blvd, Johnstown.  Kent Tonkin and Dave Wolfe (CERMUSA at St. Francis University) will present.  For information or to register, click here.

Pennsylvania Plastics SourceNet Symposium.   Plastic SourceNet will be hosting a symposium entitled "Alliances for a Sustainable Future," March 12 through March 14th, 2008.  Keynote Speaker for the symposium is Kathleen A. McGinty,  Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).  This event will provide an opportunity to network with industry decision-makers, increase your company's visibility in the marketplace, and discuss the future of PA's plastics industry.  Register here.

Congressman Murtha Announces Information Technology Partnership:  Congressman Murtha, along with business leaders from Northrop Grumman Corporation, Conemaugh Health Systems, and Veterans Community Initiatives announced the formation of a health care information technology partnership that will bring new jobs to our area, strengthen the existing workforce, and continue to provide a technology-based niche in our region.  The Johnstown Tribune-Democrat story is here.

Northrop Grumman's "On-Shoring" Plan:  Northrop Grumman is "on-shoring" technological jobs to rural America to increase the number of U.S. college graduates qualified for technical work while providing jobs to rural areas and cost-effective labor to Northrop Grumman.  Johnstown is one of the areas that NG selected for a center.   Read the BisNow on Business story here.

Upcoming Procurement Gatherings:  AS9100 Workshop.  Johnstown, PA.  February 28.  Learn about obtaining this mandatory certification for doing business in the aerospace industry.  Call 814.535.8675 for information.

18th Annual Showcase for Commerce.  Johnstown, PA.  May 28 - 30.  The premier defense contracting expo in the U.S. Registration and Information at www.showcaseforcommerce.com.  

2008 GovCon Procurement Forum.  Fort Belvoir, VA.  February 6 from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.  Partner with procurement agencies and prime contractors at Fort Belvoir.  Workshops include Effective Marketing, Federal Contracting Vehicles, and Best Proposals.  More information here.  

Two DoD AIT events same location, same time:    February 26-27.  Arlington, VA at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City.      (1)  5th Annual DoD RFID Summit.   The progress of RFID implementations.  Case studies and real examples.  More information/register here.    (2) DoD UID & eBusiness Forum.  Achieving successful UID and eBusiness implementation.  Step-by-step instruction, expert guidance, and technology demonstrations.  More information/register here.  Must register for each event separately.

2008 PRMPC Summit on Supplier Diversity.  February 29 from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM.  Regional Enterprise Tower, Pittsburgh.  Perspectives on supplier diversity and the state of business in Pittsburgh region.  Schedule of events on agenda.  Register at www.prmpc.org. 

Alliance Mid-Atlantic Fair.  Atlantic City, NJ.  March 11.  Network with government agencies and prime contractors looking for small business suppliers.  Workshops, trade show, and scheduled one-on-one sessions.  More information at www.allianceforbiz.com.

National Contracts Management Association Meeting:   February 21, Mirage on Scalp Avenue, 5:30 PM.  $15 per person.  Guest speaker is Walter Bowman, PM Centers USA, presenting  "How Savvy Program Managers Can Improve Your Company's Bottom Line."   For more information or to register contact Tim DiGuiseppe, Greater Johnstown Chapter President, at 814.535.7046 or email at tim.diguiseppe@tdgovernmentsolutions.biz.  

SBIR/STTR News:  Pennsylvania's Innovation Partnership has released SBIR/STTR announcements for January.  Previews include:   Phase II Manufacturing Assistance Program (MAP) from NIH, Open SBIR solicitations, and Coming Attractions for STTR solicitations. For information, click here.    

JWFI.  Automation Manager, Master Scheduler, Production Planner (2), Buyer.  Send resumes to JWF Industries, Attn:  Human Resources, PO Box 1286, Johnstown, PA  15907, or apply on-line at www.jwfi.com.  

American Red Cross. Collection Specialists, Quality Specialists.  Send resume to American Red Cross, Attn:  Human Resources, 250 JARI Drive, Johnstown, PA  15904 or fill in an application on their  website.  

 Sargent's.  Electronic Assemblers.  Full-time.  2nd Shift.  Make an appointment at 814-536-7877. 

Mount Aloysius College.  Database Specialist.  Send resume and letter of interest to: Tonia Gordon, Director of Human Resources, Mount Aloysius College, 7373 Admiral Perry Highway, Cresson, PA  16630, or email to tgordon@mtlaoy.edu. 

Somerset Hospital.  Information Technology Director and Medical Technologists. Download application from website at www.somersethospital.com or send resume to email: susanschrock@somersethospital.com, fax: 814-443-5692, mail: Attention Human Resources, Somerset Hospital, 225 South Center Ave., Somerset, PA  15501.

The Informedx Group.  Medical Billing Specialist.  Send cover letter, resume and references to:  billing@informedx.com.

Conemaugh Health System.  CT Technologist, Echo Technologist, Medical Technologist, Monitor Technician, MRI Technologist, Ultrasound Technologist.  Apply on-line at Conemaugh Health System Employment Opportunities and choosing specific job posting or contact Human Resources, 1086 Franklin St., Johnstown, PA 15905.

Intertech.  Security Operations Center Manager.  Send resume to:  Mauro DeFelice, 160 JARI Drive, Suite 120, Johnstown, PA 15904, or email to: mdefelice@its-secure.com.

Information Technology Specialist with over 10 years' experience, seeking employment in the field of Information Technology.  More information can be accessed on resume here.

Information Technology Technician with over 5 years' experience,  seeking employment in the IT field.  More information can be accessed on resume here.

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