Partnership with StageRight! gives Saint Vincent students a head start
LATROBE, PA – Throughout the spring semester, students in the Nonprofit Communication course at Saint Vincent College benefited from working with StageRight!, a Greensburg-based performing arts school, to develop fundraising, social media, marketing and public relations materials. The course, instructed by Dr. Melinda Farrington, an associate professor of communication and media arts within the College’s School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, focuses on integrated marketing and communication in
Soil to Supper at Saint Vincent College
LATROBE, PA – Saint Vincent College will host a Soil to Supper event next month inside the Fred M. Rogers Center on campus. The public dinner event scheduled for Wednesday, July 1, at 6 p.m., will feature a five-course meal prepared by an executive chef. Complimentary wine tasting is available with each course. Tickets cost $125 and can be purchased online. Preregistration is required. Vegetarian options are available. With the theme “Grown by Neighbors, Shared by Neighbors,” the event celebrates
Economic Growth Connection of Westmoreland Awarded $100,000 ARC POWER Planning Grant
Westmoreland County, PA — The Economic Growth Connection of Westmoreland (EGC) has been awarded a $100,000 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) POWER Planning Grant to support a larger regional initiative focused on strengthening workforce development, economic opportunity, and long-term community resilience in Westmoreland County and the surrounding region. The ARC funding represents approximately 48% of the project’s total $210,000 cost, with the remaining funds secured through matching investments and
The In Your Write Mind Writers Conference is taking place June 25-28 at Seton Hill U in Greensburg,
Immerse yourself in a weekend for fiction writers of all experience levels. Attend Seton Hill University’s In Your Write Mind Writers Conference. $120 for the entire weekend event! Included with Registration: A FREE TABLE at our book signing on Sat, June 27thA live “Embrace What Haunts You” audio experience by Palimpsest ProductionsAgent pitch sessionsOver 30 writing-related classesGhost Tour of the historic Seton Hill University campusOpen mic nightCritique sessionsWho: In Your Write Mind is a writer’s
The Financial Safety Net Every Western Pennsylvania Business Owner Needs
Nearly half of all startups don't make it past five years, and cash flow is usually why — funding gaps, poor budgeting, and inventory problems that compound until there's no runway left. For business owners in the Latrobe and Laurel Valley region, that's not a distant statistic. A financial safety net means your business can absorb a hard quarter, lose a major client, or face an unexpected expense without closing its doors.Start With a Cash Reserve The foundation of any financial safety net is a
The Collaboration Gap: What Latrobe-Area Businesses Lose When Teams Work in Silos
Collaboration inefficiencies cost teams hours every week — 64% of employees waste at least three hours, and 20% lose up to six. For business owners in the Latrobe and Laurel Valley region, where many teams run lean, that's a preventable drain worth closing. The practices below address the most common gaps — and a few that may surprise you.You're Already Shaping Collaboration (Whether You Know It or Not) It's tempting to assume that once you've hired capable people, collaboration takes care of itself. But
Building A Profitable Beauty Salon Through Better Money Management
Beauty salons operate at the intersection of creativity and commerce. A successful salon must balance client experience, staff compensation, inventory control, and cash flow management — all while staying profitable in a competitive service industry. Financial management is not just about tracking money; it shapes pricing, hiring decisions, and long-term growth.Key Financial Takeaways Track revenue by service category to identify your most profitable treatments. Separate fixed and variable costs to
Simple Efficiency Upgrades That Help Small Teams Do More
Small businesses in the Greater Latrobe–Laurel Valley region often juggle tight margins, limited staff, and rising expectations from customers. Yet the path to smoother operations doesn’t always require sweeping change. Sometimes, a few targeted improvements can unlock significant gains in productivity and capacity. Learn below about: Practical, immediately usable efficiency levers for small teams Ways to reduce recurring friction in daily operations Steps to streamline workflows without large
2020 Banana Split Celebration Dates Announcement
Latrobe, Pa. (September 2019) — It is with great pleasure that the Greater Latrobe - Laurel Valley Chamber of Commerce announces August 21-23 as the date of the 2020 Great American Banana Split Celebration. Highlights of the 2019 celebration included the first Banana Split Princess Pageant, a third stage, blood drive, big banana car, an over 21 area, goat yoga, and expanded activity schedule for kids and adults. It is estimated that 12,000 people attended over the course of the three day event as Latrobe
GLLV Neighborhood Visitor & Information Center Traffic Continues to Increase
The Greater Latrobe-Laurel Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Neighborhood Visitor & Information Center is many things to many people. It is a bright, shiny tribute to the businesses and people of the area. It’s a showcase for history and memorabilia from the area. The VIC has proven to be ground zero for business transactions between members. And yes, it’s the home of the chamber staff that has constantly created buzz and excitement within the new GLLV organization. “I’ve been in a lot of chambers offices and
