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Vol. 10, No. 3 • March 2011
PAGE 2 • THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2011
Local companies benefiting
from demands of Marcellus
Some business announcements it expects to manufacture at least five
20 East Beau Street made this month point to the roles lo- of the two-stage systems to respond
Washington, PA 15301 cal companies are playing as the de- to initial demand here.
Phone: 724.225.3010
Fax: 724.228.7337 velopment of the Marcellus Shale BY MICHAEL BRADWELL Regardless of how the demand
www.washcochamber.com natural gas exploration continues to mbradwell@observer-reporter.com grows for the units, all of the manu
expand. facturing as well as the 24-hour on-
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Chapman Corp., the 65-year -old site and remote monitoring will be
PATRICK G. O’BRIEN
CHAIRPERSON company headquartered on South done here by Aquatech employees.
FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK Main Street in W ashington, an- Another local industrial water
BARRON P. McCUNE, JR. nounced a $6.6 million expansion at treatment company, Comtech Indus-
VICE CHAIRPERSON its property to build a new pipe fab- In fact, Aquatech officials believe tries Inc. in South Franklin T own-
COMMUNITY BANK
rication plant on its property that the technology, which is taken to the ship, has also found success in treat-
F. JOSEPH MARSH
SECRETARY/TREASURER
will create 40 new jobs as the compa- well pad site to recycle water used in ing the flowback and produced water
STATION CAPITAL, INC. ny primes itself to take on more work the fracking process, can be a game- of drillers.
KIM MALINKY
in the area’s shale gas industry . changer. The system will drastically Owner Dean Grose, who has 62
MEMBER-AT-LARGE In addition to the new local jobs – reduce demand for trucks to haul in employees and continues to be in a
CANONSBURG GENERAL HOSPITAL
Chapman said it intends to hire fresh water and take away waste- hiring mode, is seeking financing to
SUSAN MONDIK KEY workers from W ashington and water. The system is also expected to expand his operations and continue
PAST CHAIRPERSON
PEACOCK, KELLER & ECKER LLP Greene counties – there was some- help drillers reduce the amount of purchasing the mobile equipment he
thing else to note about the expan- chemicals they use in the fracturing uses for his on-site treatment at well
BOARD OF DIRECTORS sion project. The majority of it, $6 process, not to mention a big reduc- sites.
JOHN ARTUSO million, is being financed by Wash- tion in the amount of fresh water “I’m a small player, but we’re grow-
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, INC.
ington Financial, a local bank. The needed for the work. ing substantially,” Grose said.
PATRICK ALBERTS Washington County Industrial De- It isn’ t known yet how many Michael Bradwell is business editor
MONONGAHELA VALLEY HOSPITAL
velopment Authority is making it MoVap units Aquatech will build, but for the Observer-Reporter .
MARTIN P BEICHNER, JR. possible for Chapman to receive the
ACCUTREX PRODUCTS, INC.
loan at a tax-exempt interest rate.
Get the most out of your day
STACEY BRODAK Chapman’s been doing numerous
CHESAPEAKE ENERGY
pipe-fabrication projects – about $90
THE HON. J. BRACKEN BURNS, SR. million worth – for companies work-
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
ing in the Marcellus Shale over the
– ornight.
THE HON. LARRY MAGGI
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
past few years. Its expansion is proof
that locally based companies are ben-
JOHN LA CARTE efiting in major ways from the work,
MODEL CLEANERS, UNIFORMS & APPAREL, LLC
and the local financing points to the
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DAN MILLER
MARKOVITZ DUGAN & ASSOCIATES optimism expressed by local banks
about business opportunities that
JAMES R. PROUDFIT
they see.
PROUDFIT INSURANCE AGENCY
The Chapman announcement is application, 24 hours a day,
P. JEROME RICHEY
also a win for downtown W ashington,
CONSOL ENERGY INC.
FRANK SALUCCI
which over the past few decades has anytime day or night.
TANGER OUTLET CENTER seen much of its industrial base
SEAN SULLIVAN
erode.
On the day that Chapman an-
First Federal of Greene County…
THE MEADOWS RACETRACK & CASINO
JOHN SWIATEK
nounced its expansion decision,
GSP CONSULTING CORPORATION Canonsburg-based Aquatech Inter-
RAY N. WALKER, JR.
national Corp., another homegrown providing every convenience
RANGE RESOURCES CORPORATION company, announced the introduc-
GARY WEINSTEIN ap
tion of its portable MoV system for you need!
THE WASHINGTON HOSPITAL the treatment and recycling of water
STAFF used in hydraulic fracturing of the
Marcellus Shale.
JEFF M. KOTULA
PRESIDENT
Aquatech has earned a global rep-
utation for its work in treatment of
MARY J. STOLLAR
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS INVESTMENT produced waters, desalination and
water reuse, executing more than
FDIC
INSURED
TARA M. COUGHENOUR
DIRECTOR OF MEMBER SERVICES 1,000 projects in 60 countries, so its
contribution of a solution to one of
NIKKI R. GUTHRIE
MEMBER ACCOUNTS COORDINATOR the biggest environmental challenges “The People You Know - The People You Can Trust”
to extracting natural gas from the
DEBBIE A. SIMS
shale is significant.
www.firstfederalofgreene.com
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THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2011 • PAGE 3
DoubleTree by Hilton
BY SYLVIA CAVALLO for the Washington County Chamber of Commerce
to increase its staff by at least 20 per-
cent.
The transition from Holiday Inn to
DoubleTree by Hilton has involved
time and training in order to incorpo-
rate the DoubleTree by Hilton brand.
Wilson said management training in-
cluded more than 100 hours and as
sociate training encompassed about
50 hours.
F
or many years, the Holiday Inn “We will also be doing many train-
on Racetrack Road was the only ing classes over the next several
hotel in Meadow Lands, drawing
months to enhance the service that
in travelers from I-79 for an overnight
we are providing.”
stay and serving as the venue for local
The Holiday Inn, Meadow Lands
residents and business owners who
was built in 1972 as a Hilton Hotel
were planning a special event or even
and was re-branded in 1983 as a Hol-
a Sunday brunch. The building still
iday Inn. Just recently the Holiday
stands and locals and visitors will still
Inn invested about $5 million toward
enjoy its presence amidst the increased
traffic from out-of-town visitors who
building upgrades. Now that the
have come to enjoy The Meadows Race-
building bears the DoubleT ree by
track & Casino and Tanger Outlet Cen- Hilton brand, the owners (Lodgian
ter, but as of March 1st, the Holiday Hotels) will spend the next few
Inn officially became DoubleT ree by months completing a property invest-
Hilton, Pittsburgh-Meadowlands. ment plan that will address changes
“We are very excited to introduce to the building exterior, landscaping,
our new DoubleTree by Hilton,” said lobby, restaurant, lounge and public
Sandy Wilson, director of sales and areas. The DoubleT ree by Hilton
marketing. “Over the next several Pittsburgh Meadowlands is managed
days, weeks and months, the proper- by Hospitality Ventures, LLC.
ty will undergo significant changes to “We are so excited to be part of the
deliver the DoubleTree by Hilton cus- Hilton family, and our ownership has
tomer expectation. This will include committed to the relationship,” said
the DoubleT ree by Hilton Sweet Wilson.
Dreams Bedding Package, enhanced With 138 guest rooms and over
high-speed wireless access, architec- 13,000 square feet of flexible banquet
tural changes and upgraded in-room able and it provides a complimenta- be adding staff to its current associ- and meeting space, the DoubleTree
amenities.” ry van shuttle to both locations. ate base. by Hilton is the perfect venue for
The DoubleTree by Hilton is adja- Every guest receives a warm Double- “We recently sponsored a job fair every occasion, also featuring
cent to The Meadows Racetrack & Tree cookie at check-in. and had a tremendous local re- Maxwell’s Restaurant and Lounge
Casino and is across the street from Wilson said one of the most excit- sponse. We plan to have another job open daily, a state of the art fitness
Tanger Outlet Center. The hotel has ing aspects of the change is the fact fair in the next few months,” said center, business center and 24-hour
a casino and shopping package avail- that the new hotel has been and will Wilson, adding that the hotel hopes convenience snack shop.
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PAGE 4 • THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2011
Washington Welcomes Fusion Japanese Steakhouse
BY TIM BUGAILE for the Washington County Chamber of Commerce
A
s a company poised for strategic growth, soon after opening at The High-
lands in Wheeling, West Virginia in August 2009, Fusion Steakhouse set
their sights on Washington, PA.
“We had a large customer base that was coming down from W ashington to
eat in Wheeling,” said Matt T wigg, Fusion’s Director of Development. “There
were no Japanese steakhouses in W ashington, and Wheeling was the clos-
est place for people to come for this type of atmosphere.”
On January 26, 2011, after months of planning, preparations and an over-
haul of a building that was formerly a pizza shop and restaurant, Fusion
Steakhouse opened in Washington.
“We had our existing client base and saw a lot of growth in Washington with
w
the casino and outlets and it seemed like a perfect fit,” said T igg.
When Fusion moved to their current location in Washington, 5 Trinity Point
.
Drive, the restaurant also brought a boost to the local economyBy Twigg’s
estimate, Fusion has created upward of 50 new jobs, including roughly 15
- 20 full-time positions.
As well, Fusion brought a new and unique flavor to the area. The restau-
rant boasts a menu that includes Hibachi, fresh sushi and anAsian menu
comprised of Singapore, Malaysian, Indonesian and Thai entrees as well as
filet mignon, lobster, shrimp scallops and much more.
On top of having traditional kitchen chefs and sushi chefs, some meals are
prepared on Hibachi grills with chefs that cook the food in front of customers that long-term plan was made possible by a local business connection tha
sitting around the grill. was made in the restaurant’s first days in W ashington.
“Our chefs are dazzling in the show they put on. They prepare food that is “The Washington County Chamber of Commerce has really helped intro
superior in quality and freshness, and that comes with the entertainment duce us to the community. Jeff Kotula and Tara Coughenour have been a
e
factor,” said Twigg. “The atmosphere is upscale and upbeat. W have taken huge help,” Twigg said. “We have a plan for strategic growth and there are
a Japanese steakhouse theme and combined it with a contemporary Amer- e
other potential projects in the works in this area. W are really excited to be
ican atmosphere.” in Washington, and we look forward to making a positive impact in the com
If you plan on watching the grilling show and enjoying food prepared on ,
munity. From our time in Wheeling until now we look forward to serving the
the Hibachi grill, prepare in advance. Since moving into W ashington in late people that have supported us in the past, and those who will come in the fu
January, Twigg has noticed extended waiting periods on Friday and Satur- ture.”
day nights for the Hibachi grill. Reservations are strongly recommended. .
Fusion is open seven days a week for lunch and dinnerFollow the restau-
Beyond the restaurant, Fusion also offers a meeting place for businesses. rant on Facebook at facebook.com/fusionsteakhousewashington to keep up
The restaurant houses two private rooms with flat screens that hook up to with birthday, anniversary and special event opportunities that include free
laptops and are ideal for power point presentations. Fusion also has wireless meals and group discounts.
internet for their customers. For more information, or to make reservations, call 724.225.2328.A menu,
,
Now that the steakhouse is beginning to settle in to the communityTwigg other locations and photos can be found online at fusionsteakhouse.com o
envisions the restaurant becoming a main stay to the W ashington area. And at the restaurant’s Washington location.
THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2011 • PAGE 5
The Washington County Men’s Prayer Breakfast
Providing food and faith one event at a time
BY SYLVIA CAVALLO for the Washington County Chamber of Commerce
Washington native and contractor, Paul Powers
and his team, serve up a unique breakfast. It is one
that warms both the belly and the heart, and sends
guests away feeling spiritually and professionally
full.
The breakfast events, known as The W ashington
County Men’s Prayer Breakfast, were born out of ob-
servation.
“In February, 1998, I was doing some contracting
work in the home of T unch and Sharon Ilkin, when
the idea of beginning a prayer breakfast came to
mind. As I observed T unch, a former Pittsburgh
Steeler, each day as I worked, I concluded that he was
a man of character and had a commitment to Jesus
Christ,” said Powers. “I felt the need to ask him if he
would like to be my first speaker at a W ashington
breakfast meeting and he accepted my invitation be-
fore my job was completed.”
About 140 people attended the first prayer break-
fast at the Ramada Inn in W ashington in June, 1998,
where Tunch shared with those in attendance his in-
spirational story about how his faith in God changed
and guided him through life. The meeting was at-
tended by government, business, education and
church leaders who gathered strength from Tunch
and from each other.
Since that first meeting, the group has been meet-
ing annually in the ballroom of the Holiday Inn, host-
ing notable keynote speakers includingAdolph Coors; Paul & Brenda Powers and daughter Lydia.
Charles Duke of Apollo 16; Pat Williams, senior vice
president of the Orlando Magic; Barry McGuire;
Michael T albot and B.E. T aylor, all whom have
shared stories of interest and inspiration.
The motto of each breakfast event, which opens
traditionally with a prayer, has remained, “Love God,
Love Your City.” One guest is awarded a “LoveYour
City” award after breakfast is served.At past events,
the award was presented to police officers, county
judges, coaches, superintendents and principals,
medical professionals and military personnel.
“The goal is to hear a speaker of national promi-
nence with a story that will interest every person in
the audience,” said Powers. “I try hard to choose
someone who will encourage and challenge them.”
This spring, Powers is inviting all residents of the
Washington Community to join him for the next big
,
event, beginning with a special dinner on Friday May
6th, followed by a breakfast event on Saturday May,
7th. Friday’s event begins at 6:30 p.m. at The George
Washington Hotel on Main Street in W ashington.
The cost is $35 per person/ $280 for a table of 8. Menu
Paul Powers with daughters Lydia and Sarah.
items include New York Strip steak, stuffed chicken
breast, vegetable, red leaf salad, stuffed baked pota- feet. He overcame his injuries from the fall and com- heart’s desire with these events, is to build relation
to and dessert. The breakfast event will be held from pleted his climb in May of 2001 at the age of 31, mak- ships and to bring transformation to individuals and
8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the DoubleT Hotel (for-
ree ing Alexander one of only 10 percent of climbers to corporations.”
merly the Holiday Inn) on Racetrack Road. Cost is make it to the top. Checks and reservations for Powers’next event can
$25 per person/ $250 for a table of 10. “His decision to make this journey was purely to be sent to WCMPB, PO Box 1311, Washington, PA
Eric Alexander of Vail, Colorado, is this year’s fea- help lead his blind friend, Erik Weihenmayer, to the 15301. Please make checks payable to WCMPB. For
tured speaker. Alexander nearly died preparing for top. Thanks to Alexander, Weihenmayer became the questions, please call The Washington County Men’s
a 29,035 foot climb up Mt. Everest, when he fell 150 first blind person to ever scale Mt. Everest….My Prayer Breakfast office at 724.225.8236.
PAGE 6 • THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2011
OnDemand Energy
The Official ChamberChoice Energy Consultant
BY TIM BUGAILE for the Washington County Chamber of Commerce
A
ll the members of the W ashing- more than 200 years of experience in
ton County Chamber of Com- pricing and procuring electricity ,”
merce are aware of the numer- said Bodine. “We have people who
ous perks of joining the chamber were purchasing electricity when
which include increased visibility net-
, deregulation first began in a neigh-
working events and new business op- boring utility in the late 1990s.”
portunities, just to name a few . And while experience is on their
But another benefit members side, OnDemand is also looking to
have enjoyed recently is a drastical- add to their staff. Bodine mentioned
ly lower electric bill. And that re- President of Business Development. clients.” that OnDemand is looking to edu-
duced utility expense is thanks to Licensed by the Pennsylvania And according to Mon V alley cate and add energy consultants to
OnDemand Energy, the official ener- Public Utility Service since 1999, Chamber, those savings are for a va- the company.
gy consultant of ChamberChoice, OnDemand is now negotiating ener- riety of members and extremely cost “We are hiring, and our goal is to
the insurance provider of the W ash- gy savings solutions on behalf of 95 saving. Per the Mon V alley report, a educate people on how energy works
ington County Chamber of Com- chambers and more than 70,000 mid-sized restaurant using 350,000 and how to save our clients money
merce. businesses in the state of Pennsylva- kwhs every year could save $3,500 and provide them choice. “
Having began in 1995 in Pitts- nia. annually; a large township with a Aside from businesses, OnDe-
burgh, it was not until recently that “We have more than 20,000 com- water treatment plant using 10 mil- mand serves more than 90 school
OnDemand became the official ener- mercial accounts in money-saving lion kwhs annually could save districts and hundreds of townships,
gy provider of ChamberChoice. contracts with third-party energy $100,000 each year; and a hospital municipalities as well as hospitals
“We went through a year-long due suppliers,” said Bodine. “We provide using 20 million kwhs each year and universities in Pennsylvania.
diligence background check in 2008, the greatest amount of choice in the could save $200,000 annually . And as the old adage goes, the num-
and in 2009 we launched the Cham- state of Pennsylvania, and have ex- “We have 36 full-time employees bers do not lie.
berChoice Energy Program,” said clusive negotiation rights and have with unique professional energy
John Bodine, OnDemand’ s V ice negotiated the best rates for our backgrounds. All total, our staff has continued on page 18
Washington County Arts Choir Wash Arts Invites You to Our
9 thAnnual Celebrity
Performing Arts Night…
Under the Direction of Arnold Brock
The Old Rugged
Cross
e
Pr sents It Is Well With
My Soul
“Wash-Vegas”
s Is Our God The Blood Will Ne
A Mighty Fortres ver Lose Its Powe
THEN
r
rong To Save How Great Thou
Eternal Father St Art
ithfulness Soon And Very
Great Is Thy Fa Soon
SINGS
MY SOUL
Featuring special arrangements of favorite hymns
AudienceSing-a-long
Accompanist– Joy Crummie
Guest Organist – James Burns
Saturday, April 16, 2011 7:30 PM
First Lutheran Church
92 W. Walnut St., Washington, PA See Your Top Leaders and Elected Officials of Washington County
Perform in a Classy Vegas-Supper Club Atmosphere at the |Historic
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THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2011 • PAGE 7
PAGE 8 • THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2011
The Pioneer Grille Holds Open House in April
New restaurant has already opened doors at The George Washington Hotel
BY TIM BUGAILE for the Washington County Chamber of Commerce
A
lot has changed in The
George W ashington Hotel
since December 31, 2002, the
day Kirk Pyros purchased it.
Since that time, Pyros has put
more than $8 million into renovat-
ing the historical place that has
hosted The Beatles, Bob Hope,
Marilyn Monroe and Presidents
Kennedy and Truman. He has re-
“I surround myself with great
people, and we strive to
provide you with the best
experience. We are always looking
to improve. Our team wants to
make your time here first class.
We want you to enjoy the best
food in a laid back atmosphere
with a top-shelf experience.”
Johanna Seese
modeled all the rooms in the past Pennsylvania.” individual service here.” purchase,” Pyros said. “I am big on
two years alone, as each space With the opening of the restau- The variety of foods is evident in buying locally and being environ-
comes with a flat screen, W i-Fi, rant, Pyros employs 13 full-time. the restaurant’s menu. On top of mentally-conscious, so we buy our
irons, ironing boards and fitness But those who work at Pioneer are traditional meals – burgers, wraps, products from the area. Because of
center access. And now, Pyros and more than just employees. Their in- salads, steak and seafood – Pioneer that, you will not always have the
his staff have reopened the hotel’s put is so valued by Pyros that it is serves rare dishes such as straw- same menu.”
restaurant, The Pioneer Grille. reflected in the meal options. berry soup, fried pickles, chorizo au Food aside, you will also be
“The place came for sale, and I “I am Greek, our executive chef gratin, stuffed mushroom caps and wowed when you walk into the
am big on challenges,” said Pyros, Art Meza is Spanish and the gener- their signature dish, grilled feta. restaurant, which has its walls cov-
who also owns a construction com- al manager Donald Seese is Ital- But if there is a significant time ered in paintings from earlyAmer-
pany and crane company . “I saw ian,” said Pyros. “W e take ideas span in between your visits to the ican artist Malcolm Parcell. The
something that was lacking, and I from everyone and put them on the restaurant, be sure to double check paintings, which have been in the
wanted to bring it back. I wanted to menu. We encourage entrepreneur- the menu. restaurant since the 1930s, were
Q
help the city survive. This is my ship and creativity from our em- “Our menu changes monthly
way of giving back to western ployees. We are not a chain.You get based on the fresh ingredients we continued on page 9
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Pioneer Grill
continued from page 8
found when Pyros peeled back
some of the wood work that ran to
the top of the restaurant’s walls. So
rare and historical, the art work is
valued at $5 million.
“The wood work and the nostal-
gia of the place make it so extraor-
dinary,” said Pyros. “This is a great
place to take your business and
your family. The chefs are great,
and so is the team around us.” as well as lunch and dinner Thurs-
All the preparations and build up day, Friday and Saturday from 11
will culminate on April 29th, when a.m. - 9 p.m. After their grand open-
The Pioneer Grille will host their ing, the restaurant will be open six
grand opening from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., days a week, Monday-Saturday ,
offering flowing cocktails, enter- from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. for lunch and
tainment, a silent auction and their Scott Schuetz, Executive Sous Chef, Kyrk Pyros, Owner of the George Washington Hotel dinner.
signature food. Due to the expected & The Pioneer Grille and Chef Art Meza, Executive Chef. Reservations can be made by call-
turn out, it is suggested to make ing 724.225.6107, and you can find
reservations as soon as possible if derful night to be here on April “We are always looking to improve. more information on the historic
you plan on attending. This will be 29th.” Our team wants to make your time hotel as well as the restaurant’ s
a philanthropic event as all pro- That excitement and success, Py- here first class. We want you to en- menu by visiting thegeorgewash-
ceeds from the silent auction will ros envisions, will be continuous in joy the best food in a laid back at- ington.com. For the most up-to-
benefit Children’s Hospital in Pitts- part to the people he has working mosphere with a top-shelf experi- date information, Pioneer can be
burgh, Pa. for him. ence.” followed on Twitter @PioneersEat
“We are beyond excited” said Jo- “I surround myself with great The Pioneer Grille is currently up or on Facebook at
hanna Seese, the hotel’s event sales people, and we strive to provide you and running, serving lunch from 1 1 facebook.com/TheGeorgeWashing-
manager. “It is going to be a won- with the best experience,” he said. a.m. - 2 p.m. Monday-W ednesday tonHotel.
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THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2011 • PAGE 11
Northwest Savings Bank
BY SYLVIA CAVALLO for the Washington County Chamber of Commerce
I
n spite of tough economic condi-
tions, Northwest Savings Bank,
which operates six offices in the
Washington County area, is proud to
announce that it saw a tremendous
loan growth in mortgage, consumer ,
and business loans in 2010, when
many banks saw little lending activity
at all.
The bank’s loan delinquency and
loan losses were far below industry
averages, and thanks to its Switch
Checking Accounts, the local bank
also saw deposit levels leap upward.
Northwest Savings Bank current-
ly operates 171 offices in five states
with offices in Pennsylvania, Ohio,
New York, Maryland and Florida. and debit and credit card banking
Northwest Savings Bank was ranked while we prepare our bank offices
“Highest in Customer Satisfaction and personnel to treat our customers
with Retail Banking” in the Mid-At- and clients the same way their
lantic region in the JD Power andAs- grandparents’ bankers would have
sociates 2010 Retail Banking Satis- treated them: with respect, trust,
faction Study. friendship and an eagerness to help.”
“Perhaps most important, is that Above all, Mendel attributes a
we have worked for many years to re- s
large portion of the bank’ success to
main a ‘hometown’ bank in our out- the quality of the people who work
look and in the way we treat our cus- for the company.
tomers,” said John Mendel, senior 1265 West Chestnut Street, Washington, PA. “Our greatest asset is our people,”
vice president of the South Hills Dis- said Mendel. “Whether you talk to
trict. “We do our best to make them Council, Washington School District tiated a system to upgrade its ac- them at our offices or our call center,
feel they are the most important School Board, and PERSAD. The counting system and enhance its they are there to help you.”
thing at our bank because they are.” branch has also supported the W ash- budgeting capabilities, and began the Northwest is a full-service bank
Northwest Savings Bank has two ington W omen’s Shelter, ACS, Arc development of a special unit to serve with the ability to serve all personal
locations in Washington, county of- Washington County , W orld Series the fast-growing needs of those work- and business needs.
fices in McDonald, Fredericktown, Tournament Inc. for PONY Baseball, ing with the Marcellus Shale Indus- “Our representatives work on
Canonsburg and Marianna and loca- the city Bi-Centennial Celebration, tries. salary rather than on commission, so
tions in Bridgeville, Bethel Park, Mt. and the Washington County Bar As- “We think consumers want to be transactions and the size of the
Lebanon and Upper St. Clair . sociation Foundation. able to bank when they want and transactions have nothing to do with
The bank takes pride in the W ash- Northwest Savings Bank has re- how they want, and that they feel the fees we charge so the client al-
ington community by participating in cently upgraded its core processing having the option of dealing with ways knows the advice they receive
the Washington Rotary Club, W ash- system, expanded its consumer fi- warm, caring and efficient staff is in their best interest,” said Mendel.
ington County Chamber of Com- nance company, implemented new members, whether they are tellers, To speak to a representative at the
merce, United W ay, W ashington credit software for analyzing and lenders or bank officers, is vital,” said Trinity Point location call
County Manufacturer’s Association, quantifying credit risk, expanded Mendel. “For that reason, Northwest 724.229.8400; for the West Chestnut
Washington County Builders Associ- staff education and training and ,
stresses fast, easy free banking sys- Street location call 724.228.8320.
ation, Washington County Literacy ,
sales initiatives and proficiency ini- tems like online, telephone mobile,
Local Retiree Named “Big Brother of the Year” in Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA – Wilbert “Bill” Bothe of Upper member of the Army Reserves. He plans to pursue
St. Clair has been named “Big Brother of theYear” post-secondary education and has already applied
by the Big Brothers Big Sisters StateAssociation for admission to the Army ROTC program.
of Pennsylvania and becomes a candidate for the The Big Brothers Big Sisters StateAssociation
national “Big Brother of the Year” through Big of Pennsylvania represents 26 Big Brothers Big
Brothers Big Sisters of America. At age 69, Bill earlier in a tragic car accident left him without Sisters affiliates serving thousands of children
Bothe enrolled as a volunteer with Big Brothers strong male role models, and his mother believed statewide. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater
Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh after retiring as that he would benefit from a Big Brother For the Pittsburgh served more than 1,160 local children
.
President of RTI International Metals, Inc. His past eleven years, Bill and T aylor have spent facing adversity in 2010 acrossAllegheny, Greene,
Little Brother, Taylor, from Canonsburg was just countless hours together and shared in life’ trials and Washington counties through professionally-
s
seven years-old when he was ‘matched’with Bill. and tribulations. Taylor will graduate from high supported one-to-one mentoring programs. Visit us
The death of Taylor’s father nearly five years school this year as an honors student and active at www.bbbspgh.org.
PAGE 12 • THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2011
Highway Appliance Celebrates 65 Years of Service
BY EARL CAVALLO for the Washington County Chamber of Commerce
F
amily-owned businesses credit
customer service and the ability
to meet their individual needs as
the secret to long-term success.
There are not many businesses
who can survive the ups and downs
,
of the economy the emergence of big
box stores and all the changes that
have taken place in the market in the
past six decades.
Then again, there are not many
businesses around anymore like
Highway Appliance, located in Dun-
levy, not far from Exit 40 off I-70 at
Speers.
Highway Appliance has become an
icon of the Mon V alley over the 65
years that it has been in existence. It
began as a family-operated business
long before many of its current cus-
tomers were even born, and although
under different ownership today, it
maintains the same values and cus-
tomer service that has made it the
appliance store of choice for several
generations. Jerry Zahand, Sr., & Jerry Zahand, Jr.
“I think the real secret is that we
listen to our customers,” said Jerry
Zahand, Sr., who later this year will
officially retire and turn the store
“Appliances have changed
over to his son, Jerry Zahand, Jr .,
who has been managing Highway for
over the years because of new
years. “So many people are in busi-
ness and make decisions based on
regulations about the way
the business only. We have made our they are built, but they have
decisions on the feedback we get from
the customers. I think that is the become better products in the
biggest difference from us than a big-
box store.” long run. We have kept up
At one time there were dozens of
appliance stores in the Mon Valley, with the changes and have
stocked the latest products.”
now Highway Appliance is one of the
very few that exist in the entire coun-
ty. Jerry Zahand, Jr.
“I have seen different generations
of customers come through. I have Zahand noted that the customer
seen children grow up, get married satisfaction policy takes the frustra-
and have families, and even seen tion out of buying major appliances
their children grow up and become and electronics. “We are the only ma-
customers as well,” Zahand said. “W e jor appliance and electronics dealer
have had relationships with our cus- buy from us,” Zahand continued. sell, and we train and supervise our that offers our own delivery by
tomers that have lasted over the “Therefore we have really expanded own people,” Zahand said. “It is an- trained and uniformed personnel,
years. I think that is the secret of our because people come back to deal other thing that makes us so differ- which includes hook-up of the appli-
longevity.” with people they can relate to.” ent, because you do not have to call a ances and electronics product, and
Zahand mentioned that the mar- Customer service has been anoth- toll-free number somewhere in an- our own service department staffed
ket area of Highway Appliance has er reason for HighwayAppliance be- other country to get service.” with experienced and knowledgeable
grown over the years extending be- ing able to survive over the years. Highway Appliance has a 100% technicians.”
yond the Mon V alley. More than half of the staff providing customer satisfaction policy . “If it Highway Appliance is a member of
“As the children of our customers that service has been with Highway does not work or if it is the wrong col- ADC, part of the Nationwide Buying
move into areas like the South Hills, for over 25 years, something unheard or, we will take it back, you can pick Group, which allows it the ability to
Washington, New Stanton and be- of in today’s retail businesses. out something else or we will give
yond, they are still coming back to “We service everything that we your money back.” continued on page 13
THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2011 • PAGE 13
Highway Appliance Highway Appliance maintains its
close relationship with customers, a
continued from page 12 policy that began when it originally
opened in 1946.
have more than $11 billion in buying “Today, when a customer makes a
power to make all major brand
names available to customers. High- purchase, we give them a survey card
way Appliance has been a member of to fill out asking them how we did
the W estern Pennsylvania Better and how we can improve. When we
Business Bureau for more than 20 go to a service call, the customer gets
years and maintains an A+ rating. a survey card then too,” he said. “It is
Zahand said its ability to provide all a matter of staying in communica-
competitive prices on all major tion with the customer.”
brands of appliances and electronics Highway Appliance is located at
provides customers with a wide 2214 Route 88 in Dunlevy at the
choice in everything from kitchen ap- Amana, Maytag, Samsung, Sony , they have become better products in
pliances to home theatre systems. Mitsubishi, Bosch, Hoover , Oreck the long run,” said Jerry Zahand, Jr Speers Exit of I-70.Additional infor-
.
Highway Appliance also has bedding, and more. “We have kept up with the changes mation is available by phone at
vacuum cleaners and gas grills. “Appliances have changed over the and have stocked the latest prod- 724.326.5616. Additional information
Brands include General Electric, years because of new regulations ucts.” is also available online at the website
Whirlpool, Frigidaire, KitchenAid, about the way they are built, but Jerry Zahand, Sr. said in the end, www.highwayappliance.com.
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RJR Safety, Inc.
BY SYLVIA CAVALLO for the Washington County Chamber of Commerce
S
ince Wayne Vanderhoof, President of procedures, and emergency planning. If you Vanderhoof came into the safety field
RJR Safety, Inc, became a member of have suggestions for topics to be covered in while working for years in a drafting and
the Washington County Chamber of .
future seminars, send them to Mr Vander- engineering career. At the beginning of the
Commerce three years ago, he has grown hoof at wayne@rjrsafety.com. first career, he had an opportunity to be a
his safety consulting and training business In January, 45-year-old Vanderhoof was member of a safety committee, which in-
significantly, and he is eager to share his awarded the honor of being the Southwest- spired him to ultimately obtain his degree
expertise regarding safety in the workplace ern Pennsylvania Chapter’s American Red in Occupational Safety, become nationally
with fellow chamber businesses in 201 1, Cross Volunteer of the Month for his work certified as a Certified Safety Professional,
just as he did in 2010. as a dedicated DisasterAction Team (DAT) and start up a business of his own in a field
Vanderhoof will offer members the responder. Vanderhoof has been a DA re-T he loves.
OSHA 10-hour General Industry Safety sponder for two years; for six years he has “I enjoy sharing with others what I con
course on April 12th and 13th, at the been an American Red Cross CPR and First tinually learn about worker safety and pre-
SpringHill Suites in Washington, from 7:30 Aid Instructor. venting injuries,” said Vanderhoof. Espe-
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each day This seminar
. As a DAT responder, Vanderhoof and his cially today, all companies need to at least
will focus on general awareness safety Wayne Vanderhoof fellow volunteers commit several days and be compliant with the OSHA regulations.
training, basic hazard identification, and ness today. The information I provide in evenings per month helping disaster vic- The ultimate reward is to see all of the
explanations about what the Occupational this seminar will provide the participants tims in W ashington County. Vanderhoof workers go home to their families at the
Safety and Health Act (OSHA) expects with the basic information they need to be took an active role in helping victims of last end of each day or shift – uninjured and
from today’s employers. compliant with safe workplace regulations. year’s February snowstorm. Several mem- able to enjoy their families and life.”
“The topics covered in this seminar in- It is the employer’s responsibility to make bers of the Bentleyville community were With RJR Safety, Inc. Vanderhoof also
clude OSHA Recordkeeping and OSHAin- sure these regulations are complied with.” without power for weeks, forcing many vic- partners with companies in the oil and gas
spections, Fall Protection, W alking Work- Although he has not yet determined the tims out of their homes and in the care of industry and the construction industry to
ing Surfaces, Emergency Action Plans, Fire topics, Vanderhoof will host 3 other semi- volunteers like V anderhoof, who helped provide safety consulting services, safety
Prevention and Fire Protection, Electrical nars throughout 2011. The tentative dates them find food and shelter . training and on-site field safety .
Safety, Lockout/Tagout, Personal Protective for the subsequent seminars are May 18th, “Because I have my own business, my The cost to enroll in RJR Safety Inc.’ s
Equipment, Hazard Communication, Ma- T
Sept. 21st and Nov. 16th. Possible topics time is flexible. Being a DA responder en- first seminar on April 12th and 13th is
chine Guarding and Bloodborne Pathogens. Vanderhoof might cover are record-keeping, ables me to help people,” said V anderhoof. $100. To register, contact the Chamber of
These topics are important for every busi- overall safety and health programs and “I really enjoy helping people.” Commerce at 724. 225.3010.
THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2011 • PAGE 15
Newton Consulting Provides Business Services
to Large and Small Companies
Company Founded on Customer-Focused, Values-Driven Service
BY EARL BUGAILE for the Washington County Chamber of Commerce
R
ick Newton will be the first to ad- Drive in Claysville, serving two clients. Business Times; Newton Consulting
mit that he has always had an en- Eight years later, Newton Consulting was honored by Inc. magazine as one of
trepreneurial side. has grown to become one of the leading the fastest-growing private companies
It was that spirit that led him to consulting firms in southwest Pennsyl- in America; and it was named one of
leave a stable consulting career in 2003 vania, serving local and national the Best Places to W ork in W estern
to form Newton Consulting, LLC, and clients. The company generated more Pennsylvania by the Pittsburgh Busi-
launch a business he felt was always than $11.5 million in revenue in 2010 ness Times.
needed. with more than 40 employees and ap- “Of all the awards we have received,
“I was frustrated my entire life with proximately 40 partnering contractors being named as one of the best places
the way consulting companies operat- who work with clients. to work is most significant to me,” said
ed,” Newton said. “For the most part The success Newton Consulting has Newton. “It gives me great satisfaction
they were either profit-focused or achieved for its clients over the years to see that our business model can not
growth-focused. I believed that if you has earned Newton and his company a only thrive in the marketplace, but
put the customer first and operate by number of honors. Newton Consulting serves to attract and retain some of the
principles and values, the growth and Rick Newton was named Best Service Provider by best consulting talent in the industry.”
profits would follow – while serving the the Pittsburgh T echnology Council Currently, Newton Consulting
customer a whole lot better .” eight years of business, it has been my (PTC) in 2008, and was a finalist in serves 47 clients across the United
Newton said he started Newton Con- greatest satisfaction to find out that it 2009 and 2010; Newton was a finalist States, and has most recently opened a
sulting almost as an experiment to see can,” he said. in the PTC’s CEO of the Year honors in subsidiary in Europe. Newton Consult-
if a business that was both customer-fo- Newton began his experiment by set- 2010; the company has been named ing Europe Limited was incorporated
cused and values-driven could be suc- ting up the company headquarters on one of Pittsburgh’s Top 100 companies
cessful in the marketplace. “And after his family property along East Finley in terms of growth by the Pittsburgh continued on page 18
PAGE 16 • THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2011
Washington City Mission Celebrates 70th Anniversary
Mission and Avis Arbor Carry on the services originally begun in 1941
BY EARL BUGAILE for the Washington County Chamber of Commerce
T
he demographics of the clients may have Wheeling Street, allowing it to triple its size and
changed, but the scope and overall purpose of giving it space for a clinic, chapel, dining room and
the Washington City Mission has remained other services.
consistent since its beginnings on South Main Street In 1986, the City Mission opened theAvis Arbor
in 1941. Women’s Shelter, named after McCausland’s wife,
,
Now celebrating its 70th anniversary the Wash- to provide a safe haven for needy and homeless
ington City Mission is remembering its past, while women and their children.
positioning itself for new challenges in the future. Although the population has changed and trains
.
“It all started when Rev Burt McCausland saw no longer run through W ashington today, the City
someone put out of an establishment on Main Mission continues to provide the same kind of
Street and feeling compelled to provide (them) enue, where regular Sunday school services were services to people in need.
with some type of assistance and a place to stay ,” held for about 60 area children, who participated The whole foundation of the Mission continues
said Dean Gartland, President and CEO of W ash- in picnics and holiday events, as well. today,” Gartland said. “We focus on the Spiritual
ington City Mission. The early days were a period of a constantly development and lives of the men and women that
The early days on the City Mission saw the fa- shifting population of clients being served by the do not normally make their way into the local
cilities move from a Main Street location to the cre- Mission. churches, and our outreach continues to be on the
ation of a men’s dormitory at 322 W Chestnut
est “There were a lot of trains passing through homeless, the evicted and people with mental
Street, where the Mission provided housing and Washington in those days, and many times there health and medical issues that do not have access
free meals to homeless and poor men. It offered were hobos who got off and had no place to go,” to the normal services.”
Child Evangelism and Sunday school programs, Gartland said. “The City Mission then became a Today, the Washington City Mission and Avis Ar-
and later began to hold weekly services at the vital link between some of them and stability be-, bor continue to provide three meals a day and shel-
County Jail. Also regular visits to hospitals and cause the Mission provided them a place to stay .” ter to needy people of the county . They provide
homes were made. As the City Mission continued to grow and pro- overnight accommodations for 57 men and 32
The City Mission became so busy in those days, vide service for needy people, the needs also grew
that McCausland opened a branch on Hayes Av- ,
for larger facilities. Finally in 1963, it was able to continued on page 17
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Washignton City Mission and electronics.
Fierro noted that about five-per-
continued from page 16 cent of the City Mission’ s budget
comes from grants and Foundations,
women and children. The Mission and only a small amount comes from
serves more than 133,000 meals an- state and federal support.
nually. In 2010, the Mission provid- One of the biggest fundraisers of
ed services to approximately 949 the year took place in February with
men, and 553 women and children. “Sweet Sunday” which regularly
Gartland said 2010 was a record draws capacity crowds. It is those
year for the Mission as more and types of events and continued sup-
more needy people sought shelter port by individuals, churches and lo-
and services. The Mission and Avis cal grants which have made it possi-
Arbor have also provided shelter for ble for the W ashington City Mission
people who may have lost their and Avis Arbor to survive over the
homes due to fire and other catastro- years.
phes. Gartland said challenges still exist
In order to remain active in serving in the future.
the county’s needy and homeless; the “We are paying close attention to
City Mission has to rely mainly on the changing needs of the popula-
donations from people within the tion,” he said. “One of the things I be-
Washington City Mission
community. lieve we need to do is to address the
“About 88 percent of our donations need of transportation. People want really trying to address,” he added. thing to help them acquire the serv-
come from individuals,” said Shirley to work, but jobs that pay a decent Gartland said the long term goal of ices that they need in order to live
Fierro, director of development. “An- amount of money where you can live the City Mission is to end homeless- successfully to break the cycle of
other seven percent come from independently are usually outside ness in the Washington area. homelessness.”
churches, and another one percent the immediate city area.” “We are committed to ending Information about the programs of-
comes from our very own donation Gartland said in 2010, the City e
homelessness,” he said. “W operate fered at W ashington City Mission
center and Hidden Treasures stores.” Mission began a car donation pro- a comprehensive program, and we and Avis Arbor is available at the
The City Mission also operates a gram, where donated vehicles are want to respond to the changing website at www.citymission.org or by
recycling center for clothing, paper used by their clients in order to get to needs of our clients. It is one thing to contacting Gartland or Fierro at
and cardboard and old computers work. “It is something that we are provide shelter , and it is another 724.228.9240.
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Newton Consulting Consulting, including systems that
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lieve this is true for any facet of socie
continued from page 15 product inventory , and orders that very practical way our customer -fo- ty, whether that be government, educa-
come in from major retailers,” he said. cused, values-driven formula works,” tion, or business, and especially for
February 15th to serve a growing mar- “By providing a highly-experienced Newton said. “This is particularly suit- complex project implementations.”
ket of clients in the U.K. and Europe, team of employees and contractors, we ed for mid-market companies who have Newton said leaders of any business,
as well as to serve the global needs of were able to craft a very compelling the same business challenges as large large or small, always have vision.
existing North American clients. value proposition – one that is extreme- companies, but are operating on a “They know where they want to go,
Newton said the company has devel- ly competitive and more value-added smaller budget.” but do not always have the internal re-
oped long-term partnering relation- than off-shore support models.” Newton Consulting has two primary sources necessary to get them there,
ships with clients that have been Newton said this formula has al- divisions. One supplies information and if that is the case we can help
around since the start. “These are lowed Newton Consulting to give technology (IT) services, while the oth- them. We have the ability to under-
clients that continue to see the value clients the best service possible by er supplies human resources (HR) serv- stand our clients’vision, adopt it as our
that Newton Consulting provides, and staffing the best possible consultants. ices. The IT division offers such servic- own, and then make it a reality on
in fact, they keep asking for more,” “Part of our value proposition is that es as IT project management, IT best their behalf. That is why our tagline
Newton said. we take some of the best consultants in practices, systems integration, and ap- says we are ‘vision implementers.’We
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General Industry Safety Training Transitional Employment Consultants
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