JARI

10/29/2026

⭐Is your business prepared for today's cybersecurity threats?

Join us on November 12 for our Lunch & Learn: Cybersecurity in the Age of AI with John Ash, Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer at Somerset Trust Company, as we explore how AI, Business Email Compromise (BEC), and emerging cyber threats are changing the cybersecurity landscape.

You'll learn:
• How AI is impacting cybersecurity
• Why passwords aren't enough anymore
• How to identify common cyber threats
• Practical ways to better protect your business

Lunch from The Chuckwagon is included with your registration.

📅 When: November 12, 2026 | 11:30 AM - 1 PM
📍Where: Somerset Trust Company Trust Building, Historical Conference Room (3rd Floor) | 131 N. Center Ave., Somerset, PA
*Elevator will be available for use*

Seating is limited. Registration closes Friday, November 6.

Register now: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/lunch-and-learn-cybersecurity

10/22/2026

GRANT OPPORTUNITY 📢 Learn more at the upcoming in-person informational session for this new CEA grant on Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 6:00pm to 7:00pm at the Community Arts Center of Cambria County (1217 Menoher Blvd, Johnstown, PA 15905).

RSVP: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/ay75pqr

NOW OPEN! 🎉 Applications for the 2026–2027 Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator (CEA) program are now available on the newly launched Keystone Creatives website.

Pennsylvania Creative Industries offers the Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program to creative entrepreneurs who aspire to grow their for-profit creative businesses in ways that positively impact their communities. Bridgeway Capital is proud to share that we are now the statewide administrator for the Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program.

Pennsylvania creative entrepreneurs can apply for up to $4,000 (Growth Grant) or up to $17,000 (Impact Grant) — plus access to a creative entrepreneurs network, trainings, and resources. Impact Grant recipients also receive one-on-one business coaching.

Apply now through December 31, 2026. Funding is limited and competitive!

Learn more and apply at keystonecreatives.org.

10/16/2026

Do you have questions about government contracting? Then don't miss our Office Hours on 10/20 at Uptown Works in Somerset!

10/15/2026

This month, we look forward to hosting the 16th Annual Youth Professional Development Conference, alongside our partners PA CareerLink Cambria County, Penn Highlands Community College, and Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation.

This event will bring together regional juniors and seniors from more than 15 school districts across Cambria and Somerset counties for an empowering retreat to learn, reflect, and plan for a successful future.

Thank you to our generous sponsors and donors for making this fantastic conference possible!
Compass Systems
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
Leonardo DRS
AmeriServ Financial
WorkLink Staffing
Saint Francis University
UPMC Mercy School of Nursing
Bayada Home Health Care
CORLE Building System

To learn more, or register your school district for the event, please contact Dave Grimaldi at 814.241.8353.

10/02/2026

SAFETY IN THE ALLEGHENIES 🚦JARI, alongside Leonardo DRS, North American Höganäs, PA CareerLink, & OVR, was honored to host more than 100 safety advocates for an inspiring line-up of health & safety workshops, in downtown Johnstown, to help enhance the quality of safety efforts within our region’s businesses!

The annual Alleghenies Regional Safety Conference was held on Thursday, October 1, 2026 from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center.

Thank you to the participants, the many safety vendors who were on-site talking products, programs, and advocacy, to the door prize contributors, and to Penn Highlands Community College for providing CEU certificates.

Thank you, Sponsors! We could not provide these great, regional events without YOU:
Highmark BC/BS
Pro-Am Safety, Inc.
North American Höganäs
Leonardo DRS
PA CareerLink
Arbon Equipment Corp.
Choices Clinical Counseling
Guidance Power
Watkins Security
WorkLink Staffing

09/29/2026

Hey Indiana County! We're having Office Hours on October 8th form 3-5PM. Stop by get answers to you government contracting questions and celebrate National APEX Day with us!

09/29/2026

WORKSHOPS BEGIN FALL 2026 🎓 JARI, alongside program partners PA CareerLink Cambria County, Johnstown Housing Authority (JHA) and Penn Highlands Community College, look forward to meeting the next group of Employment and Training Program participants!

Interested individuals are invited to an open house networking event, on Tuesday, October 6th from 3:30-5:00 pm at The CO Johnstown, to learn about and register for the upcoming upskilling program while getting to know a multitude of resource agencies within our community. No registration required - just show up!

ABOUT THE EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING PROGRAM --
This incredibly successful program provides no-cost weekly training sessions led by topic experts, child care and transportation assistance during workshops, laptops and technical support, and a multitude of opportunities to learn about local family-sustaining employment. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be offered assistance and support toward continued education.

The JHA Employment and Training Program is open to residents of the JHA housing communities and its neighboring communities. To learn more and sign up, please contact Dave Grimaldi at [email protected] or (814) 535-8675.

This program is graciously funded through the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies in proud partnership with JARI.

09/26/2026

Somerset Inc. Executive Director Regina Coughenour and Morgan Simmons take Lt. Gov. Austin Davis on tour of the former Brinker building in Uptown Somerset.