by South Hills Chamber of Commerce

Your Regional Resource for Business Success!

 April 2013

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In This Issue
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Workshops
SHCC Welcomes You!!
The President's Corner
Customer Service
Membership
Member News
Hosts Needed
Sponsorships

 

Upcoming Events

 

ConneXions After Hours

 

April 25, 2013

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm   

 

Arlecchino Ristorante
133 Camp Lane
McMurray, PA 15317   

 

Thank you to our member and host FirstData!!  

 

 

May 2, 2013

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm 

 

Max & Erma's

1910 Cochran Rd  

Pittsburgh, PA  15220

    

 

Small Business Week
May 19, 2013 - May 25, 2013

May 22, 2013
 
SHCC Member Awards Banquet
Crowne Plaza, South
164 Fort Couch Road
Pittsburgh, PA  15241


We are celebrating our members.  Nominate a member/member business who is accomplishing great things and is committed to collaborating with other local businesses.  Please let us know who you are or select another business in the South Hills that is doing great things in a big way.  Contact the chamber office TODAY!!
 
  To register and for details

visit www.shchamber.org.

 

SAVE THE DATE

 

June 15, 2013

ConneXions After-Hours

Gil's Restaraunt

Brownsville Road

South Park, PA

 

Hosted by:

NEW MEMBER 

Citizens Bank, Finleyville

Tim Holeczy, Branch Manager

 

 

Upcoming Workshops 

 

   

May 15, 2013

8:30 am  - 10:00 am

 

Affordable Health Care

What it means for you and your business

 

CCAC, South Campus

Tigers' Liar, A306

1750 Clairton Road

West Mifflin, PA  15122

 

 To register and for details

visit www.shchamber.org.

 

This informational workshop is a joint chamber initiative that supports the Education Scholarship funds for the South Hills Chamber of  Commerce and West Jefferson Hills Chamber of Commerce.

SHCC Welcomes YOU!!

 

It is with great pleasure that we add these new members to our active membership list for the first quarter of 2013. Many of these members are active in chamber events and are already expanding their business network.

 

NEW MEMBERS

 


AVIA Dental
Wheeling, WV
 
 Bean Counters
McMurray, PA
  
 Carik Signs
Pittsburgh, PA
 
Caste Area Chiropractor
Castle Shannon, PA
CINIC Chemicals America, LLC
Pittsburgh, PA 
 
Citizen's Bank
Finleyville, PA
 Corporate Energy Advisors
Pittsburgh, PA
 
 Couples and Family Counseling Center
McMurray, PA
 
CTC Electric LLC
Pittsburgh, PA
  
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
 Pittsburgh, PA
 
 Echo Systems
Pittsburgh, PA
  
Erie Insurance
  Uniontown, PA
 
 Hampton Inn
West Mifflin, PA
 
Hometown Pharmacy
 Pittsburgh, PA  
 
 HOPE Leadership Development Seminars
Pittsburgh, PA
  
 Integrated Diversified Services
Pittsburgh, PA
 
JKECO Inc.
 Bethel Park, PA

 

 

Johnson Auto Service

Bethel Park, PA

 

 

Mark Allen Plumbing & Heating
Bethel Park, PA
 
Pawlak's One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning
Bethel Park, PA
  
 Pure Barre
Pittsburgh, PA 
 
Red Apple Wellness & Chiropractic
Bethel Park, PA
 
Dominic D. Salvatori, Esq.
 Pittsburgh, PA
 
South Hills Interfaith Ministries
Bethel Park, PA
 
SP Floors & Design Center
Bethel Park, PA 
 
Spine and Pain Care Center
McMurray, PA
 
The Extra Room
Bethel Park, PA
 
 TruComputers
Bethel Park, PA

 

NOTE:  If you are a new

member and your name was not listed in this publication, we will certainly include you in the next newsletter.

 

 

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South Hills Chamber of Commerce

 

 

Connie Ruhl

 Executive Director

 

Diane Ford

Operations Manager 

               

 

Board of Directors

 

Rick Alfera

Goff Backa & Alfera, LLC

 

Anna Caruso

Huntington Bank

  

John Biedrynski, Esquire
  

Gary Heckel

Giant Eagle

 

Julie Boyce Kuna

Southwinds, Inc.

 

Bill Poutous

UPS Store

 

Michele Rice

Rice Enterprises LLC

 

Linda Rusch

Brookside Lumber

 

Ted Sudiak

Guardian Storage

 

Sandra Swasey

Howard Hanna

 

  
Greetings!
 
Two years ago, Connie Ruhl, agreed to join the South Hills Chamber of Commerce as Executive Director.  Since Connie's arrival she has performed remarkably and delivered exactly what she said she would.  Connie's commitment to the South Hills is undeniable.  She has lived in the South Hills for more than 50 years.  Connie is an integral member of the community where she lives, works and serves. 
 

Connie and Diane Ford, SHCC Operations Manager, introduced this quarterly newsletter, ConneXions in 2012 which has been providing Good News that educates and brings our membership together.  This newsletter is designed to direct you to the treasures that will guide you on your road to success.  

 

Each issue provides a variety of information such as upcoming events, local legislative matters, member service updates, sponsorship opportunities and much, much more.  



THE PRESIDENT'S CORNER

 

Wow!!  It is already April 2013 and we are well on our way to another successful year at the South Hills Chamber of Commerce.  

  

On March 28, 2013 we hosted our First Annual South Hills Small Business Institute Conference at the Crowne Plaza - South.  We have received extremely positive feedback from participants and vendors.  We were privilaged to have Darieth Chisolm, WPXI Co-Anchor and owner of Fullbody Fitness,  as our Keynote Speaker.

  

We are working tirelessly to create  opportunities for our membership to CSI:  Connect - Strategize - Innovate.  Together we can make big things happen at the South Hills Chamber of Commerce. 

 

Our South Hills Small Business Institute is up and running, so please remember to visit www.shchamber.org for dates and times of upcoming workshops.

 

There are many organizations that you can and may belong, but we are so happy that you chose SHCC. 

 

We value you and your ACTIVE PARTICIPATION.

 

Regards,

 

Gary

Gary Heckel, Board of Director

President

 

For the upcoming informational joint-chamber seminar.  Learn exactly how the Affordable Healthcare Act will affect you and your business. 

             

 

  B2B

  

  

OBAMACARE:  The Affordable Healthcare Act

Top Things to Know for Small Businesses  

 

If you have fewer than 25 employees, pay average annual wages below $50,000, and provide health insurance, you may qualify for a small business tax credit of up to 35% (up to 25% for non-profits) to offset the cost of your insurance. This will bring down the cost of providing insurance.
  • Under the health care law, employer-based plans that provide health insurance to retirees ages 55-64 can now get financial help through the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program. This program is designed to lower the cost of premiums for all employees and reduce employer health costs.    
  • Starting in 2014, the small business tax credit goes up to 50% (up to 35% for non-profits) for qualifying businesses. This will make the cost of providing insurance even lower.    
  • In 2014, small businesses with generally fewer than 100 employees can shop in the Health Insurance Marketplace, which gives you power similar to what large businesses have to get better choices and lower prices. In the Marketplace, individuals and small businesses can buy affordable health benefit plans. Open enrollment begins on October 1, 2013.    
  • The Marketplace will offer a choice of plans that meet certain benefits and cost standards. Starting in 2014, members of Congress will be getting their health care insurance through the Marketplace, and you will be able to buy your insurance through the Marketplace, too. Find out how you can get ready to enroll.    
  • Employers with fewer than 50 employees are exempt from new employer responsibility policies. They don't have to pay an assessment if their employees get tax credits through an Exchange.

Resources for Small Businesses

Use these resources to learn more about important features of the health care law:

Visit http://www.healthcare.gov/law/information-for-you/small-business.html for more information.

 

Becoming a Chamber Member

 

As diverse and unique as our membership is, there is one underlying quality we all share with passion - BUSINESS.

 

Membership with the South Hills Chamber of Commerce carries with it a distinct opportunity to belong to a community of like-minded individuals who run organizations with thoughtful leadership dedicated to economic growth and civic pride.

 

SHCC Membership

 

Purchase a SHCC membership and enjoy the many benefits that our members receive:

  • Discounted event registration
  • Business profile page on the chamber website
  • Opportunity to join SHOP Local
  • Discount services/deals with our business partners

  

  

Max & Erma's Grand Re-Opening - South Hills 

 

HR PROFESSIONALS: Join 3 Rivers Wealth Management Group & Tucker Arsenberg for breakfast and earn 2 FREE HR CREDIT HOURS   

  

PRO Martial Arts Bridgeville, Martial Arts for St. Jude will kick off on Saturday, May 4th at 2pm to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, one of the world's premier pediatric cancer research centers.

  

Graduation is fast approaching. Our seniors have spent up to 3 years training in one of our 15 trade and technical programs and now it is time to go to work.

 

FREE ARTWORK on Business Stationary

  

HOPE LEADERSHIP: An Introduction to the Characteristics of Leadership

 

 Protect your assets with a NEWIRE SECURITY customized

 

 

 

 

  Latest News

 

 

 

Member News Submissions

 We are committed to publishing pertinent and valuable news to our membership in the Member News section of our enewsletters.  We do not guarantee that every submission will be published.

 

If you are a member of the South Hills Chamber of Commerce and you are interested in sharing your good news and/or offerings with the membership, please send your news to [email protected]

 

RIBBON CUTTING

  

 

 

The South Hills Chamber of Commerce is pleased to have attended the ribbon cutting(s) and/or grand opening ceremony(ies) of the following members:

 

Friday, March 8, 2013

 

Pure Barre

"Pure Barre is the fastest, most effective way to change the shape of your body. Using small isometric movements at the ballet barre set to motivating music, Pure Barre lifts your seat, tones your thighs, abs and arms and burns fat in record breaking time. Clients see results in just 10 classes, lose inches in weeks and have fun doing it!"

 

 Pure Barre Pittsburgh - Mt. Lebanon

1612 Cochran Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
  
For more information:
Contact Melissa Evancic
Phone: 412-248-2424

 

Saturday, April 6, 2013

 

South Hills Physical Medicine

"In today's health care environment, it is especially important to have the right balance of treatment and an understanding of not only the role traditional medicine plays in the healing process, but more importantly of how our bodies can benefit and heal with nonintrusive adjustments through chiropractic treatment." 

 

South Hills Physical Medicine

Shoppes at Caste Village

5301 Grove Road

Pittsburgh, PA  15236

 

For more information:
 
Contact Richard H. Robbins, D.C., Director
Phone: 412-885-3533
Fax: 412-885-3417
 

BUSINESS SUCCESS TOOLBOX

 

Small Business Development Centers in our area:

 

Duquesne Unversity:  www.sbdc.duq.edu 

 

University of Pittsburgh:  www.sbdc.pitt.edu 

 

Business assistance for area companies and entrepreneurs find a complete and searchable list of services within the region at www.businessquickguide.com 

 

If you are interested in receiving a complimentary copy of the 2012 Connections-Pittsburgh Region by the Numbers published by the PRA, please contact the chamber office.

OPPORTUNITIES

 

ConneXions After Hours Hosts
  
We are looking for members who would like to host an after hours function at their business location.  This is a great way to network, show off your facility and bring fellow members together.  
  
ConneXions After Hours mixers generally run from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, however we are flexible based on the business owner's hours of operation. 

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

 

Newsletter Sponsor:  

$500 a year

(4 issues) provides you with an ad in each issue, small write up about your company in one issue and a free ad on the website 4 times.

 

Workshops Sponsor:

$500 a year

Provides you with a free a seat in each class or your designate, free ad in newsletter and advertising in all the workshop publications.

 

ConneXions Networking Sponsor:

$1500 a year

Provides you with an ad on our website for a year, in promotional materials and free reservations at each ConneXions networking event.

 

Luncheon Sponsor:

$150 each

Lunch Meeting that you select. Free reservation at your selected luncheons and an ad in the newsletter.

 

Scholarship Event Sponsor:

$1000 Event to be determined.

You will get a free promotional ad on the website for a year, in the newsletter and promotion at the event.

 

Trade Show Sponsor:

$1,000

Which provides you with a promotional banner at the event, ad in the newsletter and free ad on the website for a year.

 

Special Events: TBD (3)

$1,000

Which provides you with a promotional banner at each event, ad in the newsletter and an ad on website for a year.

Contact Us!

 

 

 

South Hills Chamber of Commerce

 

1910 Cochran Road

Manor Oak One

Suite 140

Pittsburgh, PA 15220

 

www.shchamber.org 

412-306-8090 office

412-306-8093 fax  

 

[email protected]

[email protected]