JARI

09/15/2026

09/14/2026

TOMORROW - FREE MARKETING WORKSHOP✨ The Entrepreneur Enrichment Series is a NO-COST six-county workshop series to empower, inspire, and support entrepreneurs and small businesses through a variety of topics related to owning a small business in a region overflowing with potential and outdoor recreation opportunities. Each workshop is comprised of an expert presenter and an opportunity to network with like-minded entrepreneurs!

This workshop, which is the 5th workshop in the 6-county series, will be held at Spring Dam Brewing in Blair County on Tuesday, September 15th from 4-6pm and focus on creating great, quality content to promote the message of your small business. Marketing can be tough while you're wearing ALL the hats. This session's presenter, Charlie McClanahan, will teach you all the tips & tricks to make this big job a little easier (& better).

All six workshops are free-to-attend and open to entrepreneurs everywhere! Grab an accountability buddy & join us.

✨SAVE YOUR SEAT: https://jari.ecenterdirect.com/events
Registration is required as space is limited. Thanks to our incredible Hospitality Sponsor, Altoona First Savings Bank, food and beverages will be provided.

09/11/2026

SAVE THE DATE ✂️ Please join Flourish Massage Therapy & Beauty Studio, in partnership with JARI, for a ribbon cutting to celebrate their new location in Richland Township, 1105 Frances Street. The ribbon cutting will take place at 3:30pm on Thursday, September 17th followed by an open house beginning at 4pm.

Flourish's newly renovated space also features a variety of expanded services complementing their massage therapy, including esthetics and infrared sauna sessions. You don't want to miss this VIP sneak peek!

09/09/2026

NEXT WEEK ✨ On Tuesday, September 15th, we invite you to join us from 4-6pm at Spring Dam Brewing Co. for a NO COST workshop on "Delivering Your Message" with Charlie McClanahan, owner of ADAPT Creative. This workshop will focus on capturing quality, impactful pictures & video for your business socials.

✨SAVE YOUR SEAT: https://jari.ecenterdirect.com/events?reset=1
This session is open to entrepreneurs, creatives, and small businesses everywhere. Bring a friend & come learn with us!

The Blair County enrichment workshop is proudly organized by Startup Alleghenies, in partnership with JARI, and graciously sponsored by Altoona First Savings Bank!

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The 2026 Entrepreneur Enrichment Series is a no-cost, six-county training series aimed to empower our region's entrepreneurs, creatives, and small business owners. Find the full schedule on our events page.

09/08/2026

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College are offering free Essential Skills Training courses through the Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career initiative.

09/03/2026

FOCUS ON SAFETY IN YOUR BUSINESS 🚨 The 2026 Alleghenies Regional Safety Conference - 22nd Annual is Thursday, October 1st offers a fantastic line-up of health & safety workshops alongside the opportunity to meet with dozens of vendors to help enhance the quality of your organization’s safety programs. All industries welcome!

The 22nd annual conference will take place at Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center, 301 Napoleon Street, from 8:00 am – 3:30 pm, with registration & a light breakfast beginning at 7:30 am.

Registration forms are due by September 18th. To participate as a Sponsor/Vendor or Participant, please complete the registration form on JARI's website and return to Bryan Young at 814-266-3844 or [email protected].

More information & fillable forms: www.jari.com/event/22nd-annual-alleghenies-regional-safety-conference/

08/31/2026

Community Resource Fair Sept 9th! Mark your calendars! 🤩

08/18/2026