JARI remains committed to serving our clients.
We currently do not have our doors open to the public, but are using technology to conduct webinars, counseling sessions, and continue communications on a daily basis. Please use our email addresses and direct dial phone numbers for further assistance.
COVID-19 Hospitality Industry Recovery Program (CHIRP)
JIDC has been designated to serve grants awarded to Cambria, Bedford and Somerset County as part of the county block grant appropriated for COVID Relief.
The following is the eligibility criteria:
- Business must have been in operation prior to February 15, 2020.
- Operates a place of business within this Commonwealth having a NAICS designation within the Accommodation subsector (721) or Food Services and Drinking Places subsector (722) and where accommodations, food or drink is served to or provided for the public, with or without charge.
- Business has fewer than 300 full-time equivalent employees.
- Business/owner has a tangible net worth of not more than $15,000,000.
- Business must have experienced a reduction in revenue in 2020.
- Eligible operating expenses must have been incurred between March 1, 2020 and date of application.
The application is being developed. If you're interested in gaining more information about this grant, please fill out our contact form to the right.
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Attention employees who have been temporarily laid off due to Governor Wolf’s recent efforts to mitigate the covid-19 virus.
Click here for information on filing for Unemployment Compensation (including changes to the regular requirements) and contacts for various community service agencies. If you have questions, please contact Apryl Dolgas via email or Debi Balog at
For additional service information log on to www.gocareerlink.org and www.uc.pa.gov
Frequently asked questions: https://www.uc.pa.gov/COVID-19/CARES-Act/Pages/PUA-FAQs.aspx
EMPLOYEE RIGHTS
It has been required by law that all businesses with 1 or more employees must post the following poster in their place of business, on their internal and external website and given to all new hires.
Back-to-Work Playbook
COVID-19 has shifted our reality in unprecedented ways, and we're committed to providing information and resources that support our region's manufacturers during these unfamiliar times. That's why Catalyst Connection, in partnership with MAC Safety, created the Back-to-Work Playbook. This valuable resource contains the information you need to ensure you have every protocol for every scenario in your back-to-work environment.
Win Government Contracts
The JARI Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) is your one-stop resource to help you competitively compete for Federal, state and local government business.
Start Your Company With Us
Advantages In Our Region
The greater Johnstown region is centrally located, with big-city amenities at small town costs. Our workforce is second to none.
Locate a Business in Johnstown
JARI's Business Locator can assist visitors with obtaining information about various local businesses in the Cambria-Somerset region.
DONATE TODAY
We all win when more jobs are added in our region. And nobody is doing more to deliver high paid, skilled jobs than JARI. Your contribution is the most important action you can take to grow our region – and benefit the future of your own business.
Gautier Steel
JARI helped Gautier develop the concept of adding a titanium mill to its facility. Today, the titanium mill is a reality.
ABOUT US
JARI is the collaborative force that enhances all aspects of our region to grow a diverse economy and build vibrant communities.
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MARCELLUS SHALE
SHOWCASE FOR COMMERCE
Showcase for Commerce has become the region's premier event for Defense Contractors and other local businesses. Every year, this event spotlights the technological capabilities of local organizations.
BRIDGE TO PITTSBURGH
STARTUP ALLEGHENIES
Right Here. Right Now.
Startup Alleghenies is on a mission to bring greater economic vitality to the region by creating an ecosystem for success that recruits and supports entrepreneurs.