2006
Pennsylvania
Business
Central

2006 Top 100 People

2005 Top 100 People

2005 Top 100 Biz

2004 Top 100 People

2004 Top 100 Biz

Bedford

Cannondale Bicycle Corporation
Bicycle manufacturer
www.cannondale.com
REASONS FOR NOMINATION:
• Honored in the Business Hall of Fame in 2006 by the Bedford County Chamber of Commerce
• Cannondale’s SystemSix won the Gear of the Year award from Men’s Journal magazine in November 2006
Bedford Reinforced Plastics Inc.
Manufacturer of custom & standard fiberglass products
www.bedfordplastics.com
Mike Beaupre, VP of operations
REASONS FOR NOMINATION:
• Constructed a new 15,000-square-foot building for machining and fabrication of fiberglass parts
• Added 35 new employees
• They plan to triple sales by 2009.
Green Garden Products
Producer of hose and sprayers for lawn and garden chemicals, and for cleaning and sanitizing products
www.greengardeninc.com
Wayne Faupel, owner
REASON FOR NOMINATION: Awarded the Southern Alleghenies Region Job Creator Award at the Pennsylvania Partners’ annual Employment, Training, and Education Conference by the L&I secretary
Bedford Springs Resort
Hotel/resort
www.bedfordspringsresort.com
Rikki Boparai
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1896 (Reestablished, 2007)
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 250
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENT IN 2006:
The successful restoration of one of America’s most treasured resorts with $108 million investment, to include:
• A 216-guestroom hotel – “The hotel is being brought back to the way it looked 100 years ago and before,” said Todd Gillespie, sales and marketing director for Benchmark Hospitality Inc.
• A 30,000-square-foot world-class destination spa wing with planned “hydro-aroma therapy
• Two ballrooms, 16 conference rooms, four restaurants
• Historic, Donald Ross-designed championship golf course and clubhouse
PLANS FOR 2007:
The 2,200-acre private estate is scheduled to reopen in the summer.

Blair

Altoona Regional Health System
Comprehensive healthcare system
www.altoonaregional.org
James W. Barner, president/CEO
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2004
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 4,000
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENT IN 2006:
• Our Regional Surgery Center was named No. 1 in the nation for excellent quality of care by a national health care research company.
• Our Regional Stroke Center (the only one between Pittsburgh and Lancaster) became the 12th in the state to achieve certification from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.
PLANS FOR 2007:
We are aggressively moving forward with plans to become a world-class health care system – providing only the highest quality medical care with exceptional customer service, along with focusing on physician and employee satisfaction, will drive us toward becoming a recognized world-class organization.
Altoona Visioning Committee
An independent committee formed by Altoona City Council
Steve McKnight, committee member & director of corporate services and government affairs for ABCD
REASON FOR NOMINATION: This committee positioned downtown Altoona for 2030 – creating a micropolitan area – in order to attract young professionals and spur strategic re-investment. This includes mixed-use, market-rate vertical housing, and capitalizing on relationships with Penn State and Penn State Altoona, among other bright and creative ideas.

HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona
In-patient and out-patient rehabilitation
www.healthsouth.com
Scott Filler, chief executive officer
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1986
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 375
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
• 2006 recognized again as a Stroke Center of Excellence – top in-patient facility for patient satisfaction
• America’s first Brain Injury Rehab Program certified by Joint Commission
• America’s first Spinal Cord Injury Rehab Program certifefied by Joint Commission
• America’s Third Stroke Rehab Program certified by Joint Commission
• America’s first triple-certified Joint Commission Disease Specific Rehab Provider
• Top-five Clinical Ranking Highest-Patient Acuity 2nd Quarter 2006
• Introduction of AutoAmbulator and Saeboflex to the community
• Dr. Patel, Healthsouth Northeast Region, Medical Director of the Year
• Admitted first Deep-Brain Stimulator Patient for Parkinson’s Disease
PLANS FOR 2007:
• Keep patient satisfaction above 95 percent
• Remain in the top 10 Clinical Rankings
• Increase Deep-Brain Stimulator patient’s by 20 percent
• Entire staff to be certified in Parkinson’s Disease care
• Gain Highmark approval for pilot site for Day Ortho Program
• Initiate Movement for Living/Spasticity Clinic
• Introduce Bioness to market
• Grow AutoAmbulator volumes by 10 percent
• Grow Vital Stim volumes by 10 percent
• Obtain Cardiac Disease-Specific Certification by Joint Commission by 4th Quarter
• Offer Arthritis Foundation Aquatics Program to all sites by 1st quarter 2007
Leonard S. Fiore, Inc.
General contractor
www.lsfiore.com
Richard F. Fiore, Sr., president
Michael A. Fiore, executive vice president
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1954
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 250
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
• Exceeded $100 million in completed work.
• Awarded Platinum level ABC STEP Award.
• Helped establish the Operation Our Town program to help in the fight against drugs and crime in our area
PLANS FOR 2007:
In 2007, Leonard S. Fiore Inc., a third-generation family-owned firm, will continue to provide preconstruction and construction services to the commercial retail, healthcare, light industrial, and institutional markets of Pennsylvania as well as West Virginia, Maryland, and New Jersey. As our company continues to grow, we will remain dedicated to our commitment to numerous local programs and charities that support the children of our area including the Second Mile, Boy and Girl Scouts, Big Brothers and Sisters, the Gloria Gates Foundation, and The Miracle League as well as our continued support of our local high schools and the funding of several scholarships at our local colleges.
Nason Hospital
General acute care hospital
www.nasonhospital.org
Garrett N. Hoover, MA, MHA, CHE, president/CEO
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1900
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 300
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
• Kicked off Twenty-first Century Capital Campaign Sept. 9, 2006, announcing several major capital improvements. The $12 million campaign will invest in capital improvements and advancements that will provide improved facilities and services to meet the needs of our patients and their families
• Received small hospital award for supply chain initiatives by Healthcare Purchasing News
PLANS FOR 2007:
• Building-expansion project for OB wing, already underway
• Upgrading imaging department
• Expanding surgical department
• Major transformation of physical plant, including an addition to house two new generators that will provide complete back-up power for the facility and equipment
• Renovating and updating internal areas of the facility including hospital corridors, inpatient rooms and other ancillary services – other departments may be relocated in the future to provide more access, efficiency, and service for our patients
• Accomplish all improvements at the lowest-possible cost, which will require community support
New Pig Corporation
Manufacturing/direct mail
www.newpig.com
Ben Stapelfeld, chairman of the board
YEAR ESTABLISHED:1985
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 325
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006: New Pig has had many notable accomplishments in 2006 including, but not limited to:
• A significant increase in overall sales
• 2006 Big Pigalog® honored as MultiChannel Merchant Catalog of the Year
• Three Plant Engineering Product of the Year Finalists
PLANS FOR 2007:
New Pig has a lot of exciting projects on the way for 2007 including:
• Beginning construction on a new “Innovation” building as the centerpiece for New Pig’s campus
• The formation of new business platforms
• Expansion of international distribution capabilitie
PC Works Plus Inc.
Small business consultant from managed IT to IP phone systems
www.pcworksplus.com
David Wertz, president
REASON FOR NOMINATION:
Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program – by demonstrating expertise with Microsoft technologies and a proven ability to meet customers’ needs.
Sheetz Inc.
Convenience store chain
www.sheetz.com
Stan Sheetz, president/CEO
YEAR ESTABLISHED:1952
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 11,000+
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
• Taking more than 3,800 needy kids in six states on shopping spree through our Sheetz Family Christmas charity
• Continuing partnership with Special Olympics of PA by giving $150,000 and athlete lunches to Summer Games
• Becoming first retail chain in PA to sell E85 fuel and receiving Renewable Agricultural Energy Leadership Award from Governor Ed Rendell
• Moving from 87 to 79 on Forbes’ list of top privately held companies
• Receiving Retail Leader of the Year Award from Convenience Store/Petroleum magazine
PLANS FOR 2007:
• Continue expanding into new markets to deliver on Sheetz mission to provide Fast, Friendly Service and Quality Products in Clean and Convenient locations
• Continue to find new ways to give back to the communities we serve through sponsorship of youth sports and youth development programs.
Curve Baseball LP
‘ AA’ affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates
www.altoonacurve.com
Todd ‘Parney’ Parnell, GM
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1999
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 23 full-time in Altoona; 15 full-time in State College
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
• Opening night for the State College Spikes ‘A’ Affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates – June 20, 2006
• Hosting the 2006 ‘AA’ Eastern League All-Star Game in Altoona – July 16, 2006
• Winning the John H. Johnson Award. The John H. Johnson President’s Trophy is the top honor awarded by Minor League Baseball to one of its 176 member clubs in 15 leagues across the United States and Canada. The categories taken into consideration when selecting the Curve as this year’s winner included contributions to the baseball industry, contributions to the local community, long-term franchise stability, and the financial success of the operation and promotion of Minor League Baseball.
PLANS FOR 2007:
Plans for 2007 will be more creative promotions including more retro celebrity stars and more celebrity appearances at both ballparks.
Tea Merchant, 101
Retail specialty – gourmet loose-leaf tea
Joseph Doyle, proprietor
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2004
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 3
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
• Expanded hours of operation to include one evening per week
• Custom blending tea, for all occasions – for example the spice-raspberry Christmas blend – a tremendous success
• Blair County Chamber of Commerce – Hall of Fame Award, Small Emerging Business category
PLANS FOR 2007:
• Produce and distribute an ongoing customer newsletter
• Upgrade tea menu listing the ‘over’ 101 flavors and varieties of loose-leaf tea
• Attend the fifth annual World Tea Expo, Atlanta, Georgia, in June
• Be accessible to the community-at-large as a proponent of education about the tea industry in the United States

Wolf Furniture
Home furnishings retailer
www.wolffurniture.com
Doug Wolf, president
John Wolf, chairman
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1902
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: Approximately 450
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
• Began construction on two new showrooms: A 57,000-square-foot store off North Atherton in State College, and a 70,000-square-foot showroom in Leesburg, VA
• Named as a Top Company in Philanthropy by the Allegheny Mountain chapter of the American Association of Fund Raising Professionals
• The annual Vendor Outing golf tournament raised more than $40,000 for the United Way and other local charities in communities served by Wolf.
PLANS FOR 2007:
To open our new State College location and complete construction of our Leesburg, VA showroom.

Cambria

1st Summit Bank
Financial institution
www.1stsummit.com
Elmer C. Laslo, president/CEO
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1924
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 160
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
• Improved net income despite a difficult interest-rate environment
• Selected as one of the Best Places to Work in PA for the sixth-straight year
PLANS FOR 2007:
• Relocation and major reconstruction of our downtown Johnstown office
Conemaugh Home Health
Home health agency (department of Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center)
www.Conemaugh.org
Dennis J. Munko, executive director
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1985
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 220
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
• Our main accomplishment centers around the fact that we continued to provide top-quality care to our patients. That excellent level of care was recognized through our selection as a Top 500 HomeCare Elite organization out of more than 7,000 Medicare-certified agencies nation-wide, placing us in the top 7 percent in the country.
• Additionally, during 2006 we were also recognized as being in the top 2 percent nationally for the low level of patients who had to be admitted to the hospital while under our care.
PLANS FOR 2007:
Continue to enhance the level of care provided to our patients
L. Robert Kimball & Associates Inc.
Full-service architecture & engineering
www.lrkimball.com
L. Robert Kimball, chairman of the board
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1953
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 569
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
• Ranked number eight as one of the Best Places to Work in PA, in the large-sized companies category
• Ranked number 163 in Engineering News-Record magazine as one of the nation’s top engineering companies. This is a 20-spot jump from 183 in 2005.
• Ranked number 18 on the Top 20 Telecommunications Firms List
PLANS FOR 2007:
• “Our company has plans for continued growth which will be centered on the keystone strategy of success for our clients,” commented Jeff Kimball, president/CEO. “What you need, when you need it, within your budget.”
• Planned hiring of more than 100 employees
• Continuing to deliver on the Kimball full-service promise, which we do every day
Major Builders Inc.
General construction
www.majorbuilders.2e.com
Douglas K. Rush, president
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1969
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 32
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
• Being able to maintain steady work throughout the year
• Completing a $2,186,000 project for Ophthalmic Associates
• Receiving the ABC STEP Safety Award
PLANS FOR 2007:
• Continue to offer the best-possible service to our customers
• Increase our volume of business

Memorial Medical Center/Conemaugh Health System
Tertiary-care hospital and Level 1 Trauma Center
www.conemaugh.org
Scott A. Becker, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer, Conemaugh Health System and Memorial Medical Center
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1889
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 3,660
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
• 2006 has been a challenging and successful year of integration. Following Memorial Medical Center’s acquisition of UPMC Lee Regional in August 2005, many services ranging from clinical to administrative relocated, consolidated or changed in some way. This huge under-taking was a team effort. While hospital leaders were committed to keeping everyone informed of the many changes, Memorial’s employees, patients, and the community remained patient and supportive during this transitional time.
• Memorial’s mammography sites earned a perfect score in an FDA inspection this year.
• Best Place to Work in Johnstown Magazine’s Best of 2006 edition
• Work was begun on Conemaugh Health System’s technology park at the former Sani-Dairy property.
PLANS FOR 2007:
Now that the post-acquisition dust has settled, 2007 is the year of the people. Leaders at Memorial remain dedicated to their employees, and will work to emphasize and enhance employee relations and benefits. In regard to patients, service excellence, clinical excellence, and the health needs of the community are at the top of the list. Memorial prides itself on its continuing commitment to develop and advance programs and services that promote wellness across our region.

Mt. Aloysius College
Four-year college
www.mtaloy.edu
Sr. Mary Ann Dillon, PhD, president
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1853
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 153
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
• Continued expansion of campus with completion of the pedestrian mall
• Record enrollment
• Top 30 ranking in U.S. News & World Report – Best Comprehensive Colleges – Bachelor, North Region
PLANS FOR 2007:
Renovation of McAnley Hall

RNDT Inc.
Commercial nondestructive testing laboratory
www.rndt.net
Fred Raco, Jr., president
REASON FOR NOMINATION: This Johnstown-based commercial testing lab received its Nadcap & ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation from the Performance Review Institute for multiple nondestructive testing methods. Nadcap is the National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program – allowing RNDT to work with aerospace clients.
Saint Francis University Small Business Development Center
Business assistance provider/education
www.francis.edu/sbdc
Edward Huttenhower, director
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1979
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: Nine, plus students workers
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
• “To see the many successes of both new and existing businesses assisted by the SBDC in our region. These include not only traditional industries but also in several non-traditional areas such as biotechnology. Results included the creation of at least 23 new business and 270 new jobs.”
• The SBDC also won the Pennsylvania Retention and Expansion Program Silver Award hosted by PEDA and DCED for the work they did for John R. Wald Company.
PLANS FOR 2007:
• To continue to provide the best-possible assistance to both existing and prospective entrepreneurs in our region
• The center will increase efforts with both new and existing businesses to examine marketing opportunities both domestically and internationally.
• The center will be upgrading parts of its technology to accomplish this.
The Atrium, A Choice Community
Personal-care facility
www.theatriumcommunity.com
Nora Pennington, PCHA
YEAR ESTABLISHED:DNR
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 40
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENT IN 2006:
• Full census of residents
• Johnstown Tribune, Simply the Best, personal-care home
PLANS FOR 2007:
To be the best place to live and work
Concurrent Technologies Corp.
An independent, non-profit, applied research and development services organization
www.ctc.com
Daniel R. DeVos, president/CEO
REASON FOR NOMINATION: The Defense Security Service’s James S. Cogswell Outstanding Industrial Security Achievement Award for 2006 – given only to defense contractors who consistently demonstrate excellence in all aspects of their security programs.
Gamesa
A Spanish wind-energy company
Alfonso Basagoiti, chairman
REASON FOR NOMINATION: The company opened its $25 million, 204,000-square-foot Fiberblade plant just 14 months after breaking ground, already employs 205 workers, and plans to add 30 more in the coming years. The company has enough orders to keep the Cambria County plant operating through 2008. The company is investing $84 million to locate its U.S. headquarters and four manufacturing facilities in Pennsylvania. A wind farm will span land in Blair and Cambria counties.
Hiram G. Andrews Center
Comprehensive rehabilitation facility
www.hgac.org
Donald A Rullman, director
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1956
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: Approximately 220
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENT IN 2006:
The Hiram G. Andrews Center (HGAC) offers comprehensive rehabilitation services integrating education, counseling, evaluation, and physical restoration in a barrier-free environment. In 2006, HGAC celebrated “50 Years of Success.” Over 1,200 Pennsylvanians with disabilities received services last year alone, with current enrollment of approximately 400 students in 22 vocational training programs.
PLANS FOR 2007:
Hiram G. Andrews Center continues to improve support services and training opportunities for Pennsylvanians with disabilities. Plans for 2007 include expansion of practicum opportunities statewide, integrating technology in the classroom, providing expanded access to programs and services for individuals with blindness/vision impairments, and incorporating remediation in the classroom through a team teaching approach.
Saint Francis University Small Business Development Center
Business assistance provider/education
www.francis.edu/sbdc
Edward Huttenhower, director
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1979
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: Nine, plus students workers
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
• “To see the many successes of both new and existing businesses assisted by the SBDC in our region. These included not only traditional industries but also in a several non-traditional areas such as biotechnology. Results included the creation of at least 23 new business and 270 new jobs.”
• The SBDC also won the Pennsylvania Retention and Expansion Program Silver Award hosted by PEDA and DCED for the work they did for John R. Wald Company.
PLANS FOR 2007:
• To continue to provide the best-possible assistance to both existing and prospective entrepreneurs in our region.
• The center will increase efforts with both new and existing businesses to examine marketing opportunities both domestically and internationally.
• The center will be upgrading parts of its technology to accomplish this.

Centre

Keystone Payroll Inc.
Payroll processing
www.keystonepayroll.com
Jim DeLong, president
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1998
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 12
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENT IN 2006:
Keystone Payroll was named the Payroll Service Bureau of the Year for 2006 by the Independent Payroll Providers Association. This award is presented annually and recognizes excellence in customer service and business development. Eric Persic, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Centre & Blair counties, believes that the excellent business climate in central Pennsylvania helped Keystone Payroll qualify for this award.
PLANS FOR 2007:
Keystone Payroll will continue to emphasize and provide excellent customer service.
Centre County Community Foundation Inc.
Community foundation
www.centrecountycf.org
Robert W. Potter, president
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1981
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 3
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
• Achieved “National Standards” certification for Community Foundations
• Also, set new one-year records for contributions received, grants awarded to Centre County not-for-profit organizations and programs, and for total assets under management
PLANS FOR 2007:
We expect to continue our strong growth in increasing our assets and in awarding more grants to deserving Centre County not-for-profit organizations and programs. In addition, we will take on a leadership role as a convener, bringing key people and organizations together to address an issue (or issues) of county-wide importance.
Culbertson Financial Services LLC
Retirement, financial planning, employee benefits, insurance
R. Scott Culbertson, CFP, CEBS, president
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1976
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 5
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
• We were recognized as a most accomplished firm providing valuable benefits for our clients by TASC.
• We were very proud to be nominated for the CBICC Community Service Award.
• R. Scott Culbertson was certified through the 401K Coach Program to help employer and employee clients achieve their retirement goals with less risk.
PLANS FOR 2007:
• Expansion of our 401K Coach Program to provide service to many more employers and individuals
• Expansion of our resources to continue to provide community service to several organizations
• Expansion of our administrative and broker staff
G. M. McCrossin Inc.
Construction – commercial, industrial, municipal
www.gmmccrossin.com
Robert F. Leahey, President
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1951
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 200
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
• Implemented a comprehensive safety program including a company-wide safety committee
• Won the KCA Safety Award (2nd year in a row)
• Named to ENR magazine's list of the Top 600 Specialty Contractors in the U.S. (3rd year in a row)
• 315,000 man-hours worked on 40 major projects & 100 smaller projects in 16 counties
PLANS FOR 2007:
• Build upon the safety initiatives started in 2006
• Continue striving to exceed our customers' expectations by providing high-quality, cost-effective, and on-time construction services throughout Pennsylvania
• Devote the resources necessary for employees to thrive professionally & personally, thus providing a great, family-oriented place to work.

Herbert, Rowland & Grubic Inc.
Full-service consulting engineering firm
www.hrg-inc.com
Jason E. Fralick, PE, regional manager (State College office)
Robert Grubic, PE president
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1962
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 273
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
• Diamond Honor Award, Diamond Awards for Engineering Excellence Program sponsored by ACEC/PA
• Honor Award, Awards for Engineering Excellence Program sponsored by ACEC
• Engineering News Record’s Top 500 Design Firms
• Top 50 Fastest Growing Firms in Central Pennsylvania, by Central Penn Business Journal
• Pittsburgh’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies, by the Pittsburgh Business Times
• Also, the firm hired 53 new employees and earned record-high revenue.
PLANS FOR 2007:
Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. will continue strategic growth in all of the firm’s nine offices throughout Pennsylvania.

Moshannon Valley Economic Development Partnership
Economic development & chamber of commerce
www.mvedp.org
Stanley M. LaFuria, executive director
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1988
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 7
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
• Completion of the New Moshannon Valley Regional Business Center, a 29,000 square-foot, multi-tenant facility
• Providing a record-number of loans through the MVEDP’s revolving loan fund program
• Sale of land (pending) in the Moshannon Valley Regional Business Park
• Expansion of manufacturing businesses in the Moshannon Valley Enterprise Center
PLANS FOR 2007:
• Secure new business tenants for Regional Business Center
• Sell land in Regional Business Park
• Assist and strengthen our existing businesses
• Partner with other economic development organizations to grow the Centre and Clearfield county regional economies
Mount Nittany Medical Center
Hospital
www.mountnittany.org
Thomas J. Murray, FACHE, president/CEO
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1902
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 1,212
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
• Formed strategic affiliation with Pennsylvania State University and the The Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
• 2006 PRSA Award of Excellence for Market-ing/Communications
• The Medical Center provided $5.9 million in care for uninsured, under-insured or patients unable to pay.
• Offering screenings, lectures, education and support groups valued at $423,544 and charitable contributions of $68,000 the medical center provided $6,412,783 in community benefit.
PLANS FOR 2007:
In 2007 Mount Nittany Medical Center will launch an expanded interventional cardiac catheterization lab. Working side-by-side with the interventional cardiologists from the Penn State Heart & Vascular Institute team, the medical center is proud to bring this crucial new service to the region. This expansion will allow us to continue performing cardiac-diagnostic procedures, further reduce critical door-to-balloon time when caring for patients in cardiac arrest, and begin to perform interventional procedures.
Nittany Bank
Bank
nittanybank.com
Michele L. Steinbugl – Bush, SBA lending
YEAR ESTABLISHED: DNR
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 75+
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
• Merger with National Penn Bank
• Bronze Leadership Circle Award, SBA
PLANS FOR 2007:
We would like to increase SBA loan volume by 100 percent.
Nittany Valley Symphony
The only full-sized community orchestra between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia
www.nvs.org
Michael Jinbo, music director
Tere Rill, executive director
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1967
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES – One paid, all others are volunteers.
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENT FOR 2006:
• Recognized by the Governor, House of Representatives, Senate, and Centre County officials for their musical talents and offerings to Central PA
• NVS is fortunate to have a grand maestro in Michael Jinbo, who, in the summer, conducts the Pierre Monteux School for Conductors.
PLANS FOR 2007:
• Celebrating 40th anniversary
• To continue to offer classical music via concerts held at PSU Eisenhower Auditorium
• To offer a concert experience free to the youth of Centre County in a venue second to none
• To offer classical concerts comparable to those found in large cities
• To communicate to those who think classical music is not for them that all our lives are filled with classical music but we just don't realize it
Optical Image Technology Inc.
Software developer
www.docfinity.com
Scott M.F. Buchart, president/CEO
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1986
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES:
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
• Celebrated 20th anniversary
• Employed 18 additional people
• Created VP of Technology and VP of Sales & Marketing and promoted two employees.
• Professional Services Department created to assist in software implementations and training.
• Customer training on DocFinity software products held at OIT facility – 10 training sessions held
• Over 25 staff articles published in industry publications/web sites
• Added three alliance partners
PLANS FOR 2007:
• Quality improvement to departments company-wide
• Sales and professional services: Increase staff to meet growth projections of more than 25 percent.
• Technical support: Strengthen to administer larger business volume and improved customer service.
• QA/Testing: Grow staff to further improve product.
• Development: Grow staff to support enhancements to Version 9.
• Establish staff to initiate development of the next generation of product.
• Project 32 new hires in 2007
Penn State Federal Credit Union
Financial
www.pennstatefederal.com
Connie Wheeler, CEO
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1959
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 36
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
Penn State Federal Credit Union received the 2006 Best of the Best award from PHH Mortgage Services for outstanding mortgage service. The credit union also received this recognition in 2005. Penn State Federal was one of only 13 financial institutions nationwide, and the only credit union in Pennsylvania, to receive this honor.
PLANS FOR 2007:
Penn State Federal plans to introduce some new products and services in early 2007.
Pennoni Associates Inc.
Full-service consulting engineering firm
www.pennoni.com
Patrick S. Powers, PE, associate VP & State College principal
YEAR ESTABLISHED: Firm, 1966; State College office, 2004
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: Firm, 787; State College office, 20
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
• Celebrating its 40th year, Pennoni was also awarded many honors.
• For the fifth consecutive year, the firm was ranked on the Best Places to Work list in PA.
• They were also ranked by Engineering News Record on the Top 500 U.S. Design Firms list and Top 100 Pure Design Firms list.
PLANS FOR 2007:
For 2007, Pennoni will add a Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Division to State College, which will add several more employees to the office. Aside from growing their book of business, the State College office will become more involved in local community organizations and activities.
SPE Federal Credit Union
Member-owned financial institution
www.spefcu.org
Russell Brooks, president/CEO
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1978
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 28
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
• Received the Louise Herring Award for Philosophy in Action, presented by the Pennsylvania Credit Union Association, the trade association for the more than 700 credit unions in Pennsylvania – and had our project chosen to represent Pennsylvania in the National Louise Herring Contest, held in the fall of 2006
• Increased new loans to members by 16 percent
• Grew deposits by 6.5 percent
• Introduced a Visa Platinum credit card with cash-back rewards
• Were a Pacesetter for the United Way
• Supported the Children’s Miracle Network, State College Food Bank, and American Red Cross
PLANS FOR 2007:
• Third Annual Shred Day – a community-service program where credit union members are permitted to shred up to 100 pounds of documents for free. In 2006, quantities exceeding 100 pounds were processed for 20 cents per pound. Non-members were allowed to shred up to 100 pounds of documents by donating two large, unopened boxes of cereal or by paying 20 cents per pound. Donations of money and food were contributed to the Centre County food banks.
• Continue to support the community through employee volunteering and fund raising
• Introduce deposit and lending services for small businesses in Centre County.
GeoDecisions
Geo-spacial solutions for the IT industry
www.geodecisions.com
Reasons for nomination:
• Celebrated 20th anniversary in 2006
• Recognized by Application Development Trends magazine at its 12th Annual Innovator Awards in the Middleware/Application Integration category
• Their 20th anniversary logo won an Award of Distinction in the Communicator Awards 2006 Print Competition.
• They were named 2006 Technology Company of the Year at the Technology Council of Central PA’s 14th Annual Awards Gala.
• Their Crash Data Analysis and Retrieval Tool won an Honor Award in the American Council of Engineering Companies of Pennsylvania 2006 Diamond Awards for Engineering Excellence
Centre County Solid Waste Authority (CCSWA)
Solid waste disposal, recycling collection & processing
www.centrecountyrecycles.com
Ted Onufrak, executive director
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1973
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 53
TOP ACCOMPLISHEMENTS IN 2006
• The CCSWA collected over 11,000 tons of recyclables from our curbside, drop-off and commercial recycling programs. This is the highest amount of recyclables recorded since we began collecting them in 1989. This success can be attributed to all of our employees’ hard work and dedication.
• The authority also won an award from the Solid Waste Association of North America.
PLANS FOR 2007:
We hope to surpass the 11,000-ton mark in 2007. One way to accomplish this is to get more commercial businesses to participate. Together, with the Centre County COG, we will conduct a Business Waste-Auditing Campaign designed to educate local businesses on proper recycling practices.
McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC
Law firm
www.mwn.com
David M. Kleppinger, managing attorney
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1935; opened our State College office in 2002
Number of employees: 247
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR 2006:
• McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC has continued to grow steadily throughout the year. We have been able to do so based on the loyalty of our central-Pennsylvania client base. Every employee at the firm understands fully that our success depends on providing consistently outstanding service to our clients. That is what we strive to do – every day, for every client.
• We were also very proud to be the only law firm named among the 100 Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania 2006.
PLANS FOR 2007:
Further expansion. We are particularly excited about our State College office and its ability to serve the burgeoning central-Pennsylvania market. In fact, we are planning to expand to a larger office space in 2007 to allow for more growth in State College.

Clearfield

DuBois Regional Medical Center
Health Care facility
www.drmc.org
Raymond A. Graeca, president
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1985
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 1,518
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
• DuBois Regional Medical Center was named to the list of the 100 Best Places to Work in PA for the fifth consecutive year.
• DRMC was also named as a Select Practice National Quality Leader by CareSciences (CareScience is a company that specializes in patient data analysis technology and helps hospitals and health systems identify areas for clinical improvement. It is a division of Quovadx, Inc., a public company traded on NASDAQ). Only hospitals that rank in the top one percent in the country (out of 4,500 hospitals) in all 16 quality-indicators measured by CareSciences are presented with this award.
• Featured in Health Management Technology in September 2006
• DRMC Home Health celebrated its 20th anniversary this year.
• The center also joined the Spirit Of Women network.
PLANS FOR 2007:
DRMC has plans for a new 15-bed Intensive Care Unit on the second floor of its West Campus building. The current ICU will be converted into observation beds for DRMC’s state-of-the-art Emergency Department. DRMC also plans to add a second floor to the Hahne Regional Cancer Center and an expansion of its current laboratory services at the West Campus.
KTH Architects Inc.
Architecture
www.ktharch.com
Robert M. Hallstrom, AIA, DBIA, president
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1979
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 15
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
KTH started and completed a wide array of successful projects for:
• Laurel Eye Clinic in Duncansville
• Jefferson County Vo-Tech School
• Bradford Regional Medical Center
• The Social Security Administration
• County National Bank
• DuBois Regional Medical
• The Clearfield and DuBois School Districts
PLANS FOR 2007:
• Continue to grow our market area in our key industry sectors
• Maintain our high level of client service
Lee-Simpson Associates Inc.
A civil, environmental & electrical engineering firm
www.leesimpson.com
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1958
REASON FOR NOMINATION: They were honored with the PennDOT Bureau of Aviation’s Consultant Award at the 26th Annual Aviation Council Conference – for their innovation and cost-effective solutions to unique construction situations at various Pennsylvania airports.
S&T Bank
Commercial bank
www.stbank.com
James C. Miller, chairman/CEO; Todd D. Brice, president/COO
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1903
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: Approximately 850
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
• Completion of a new 79,000 square-foot headquarters building
• Opening a new retail branch in Penn Hills
• Purchasing Holsinger Insurance Agency in Indiana
• Continuing to expand commercial banking presence in Blair County
• Expanding online banking capabilities
• Best Places to Work in PA, 2006
PLANS FOR 2007:
• Opening regional Altoona hub office in July
• Opening new retail branches in Squirrel Hill and Fox Chapel
• Introducing a new proprietary mutual fund, Stewart Capital Mid Cap Fund, in January
Sekula Sign Corporation
Sign design, manufacture, installation & service
www.sekulasigns.com
Paul Sekula, president
REASON FOR NOMINATION: For the company’s generosity to many community and organizational projects in its service area over its 50-plus years in the business – including donation of signage for the DRMC golf outing, exterior church signage, and recently, the Gift in Kind donation to the State Theatre in State College.

Clinton

Davis and Houser Financial Services
Individual & group life, health, disability insurance; annuities; securities
Donald E. Houser, partner
YEAR ESTABLISHED: Partnership – October 1982
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: Three
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF 2006:
• As a 37-year career agent with ING, Don Houser was a company leader in life and annuity sales, qualifying for ING’s Orange Circle
• 14-year member of the Million Dollar Round Table
• A recipient of ING’s Hall of Honor Award.
PLANS FOR 2007:
The partnership finished with a strong fourth quarter with Medicare Health policies and Long Term Care Sales and is gearing up for its most successful year yet. On a personal note, after completing the ING’s 2006 NYC Marathon, Don will continue training for the 2007 NYC Marathon next fall.

Gearhart, Herr & Co. Inc.
Insurance agency
www.insuranceinpa
H. Joseph Geise III, president
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1867
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 22
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
• President’s Club award from Peerless Insurance
• Keystone Agent award from Penn National Insurance
• President’s Club from Selective Insurance
• Platinum Inner Circle from State Auto Insurance Companies
• Franchise Elite (one of 160 in the U.S.) from St. Paul Travelers
• Platinum Agent from Westfield Insurance
PLANS FOR 2007:
We hope to have continued growth in central Pennsylvania with unique insurance products and programs.
Lock Haven Hospital & Extended Care
Acute & long-term care hospital/healthcare provider
www.lockhavenhospital.com
John Yanes, CEO
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1897
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 380
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENT IN 2006:
Complementing a commitment to providing quality care, Lock Haven Hospital & Extended Care has experienced tremendous growth in service offerings and facility upgrades during 2006. This growth accompanied special recognition and reaccreditation by several organizations including: Quality Insights, JACHO, Pennsylvania DOH, American Association of Blood Banks, and the AHA.
PLANS FOR 2007:
• We are preparing for the commencement of several key physician specialties in 2007 including OB/GYN and Urology.
• In 2007, we are planning a multi-million remodel of our ICU and telemetry unit.
Wayne Township Landfill
Landfill & recycling center
www.waynetwplandfill.com
Jay Alexander, general manager
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1972
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 40
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
• Recognized positive growth in all departments of the authority through expansion of services and customer base
• Employees worked approximately 100,000 man hours without a lost-time accident
• Completed a 4-million-gallon regional sewer tank & pump station that went online to help the growth of Clinton County
• Received the Silver Award from SWANA, the Solid Waste Association of North America, in recognition of environmentally and economically sound solid-waste management practices
PLANS FOR 2007:
• Continue accident-free operations
• Finish research and preparation for landfill expansion and submit major permit application to expand the Wayne Twp. Landfill on an unlined landfill site that is currently closed
• Look for ways to be more efficient
• Provide the services needed by our customers to assist them in efficiency

Huntingdon

Community State Bank of Orbisonia
Commercial Bank
www.csborbisonia.com
Paul H Yohn, Jr., president/CEO
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1951
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 96
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
• Achieving approximately $10 million growth in total assets while maintaining profitability, and providing our services & products to our customers in an exemplary fashion to each of our market areas
• Meeting the needs of our communities with financial assistance and employee personal involvement as a priority
• Being recognized by the Pennsylvania Association of Community Bankers for our accomplishments with their 2006 Community Service Award
PLANS FOR 2007:
• A total redesigning of our Web site, to be introduced in the first quarter of 2007
• Technology changes top our priority list with the introduction of optical check imaging. Several other projects are also planned and slated for completion.
J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital
Hospital
www.jcblair.org
Kevin P. Calhoun, president/CEO
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1911
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 449 full- and part-time
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
• Wound Healing Center received National Healing Corporation Award for Operations Excellence
• Multi-slice CT scanner and suite, sinus-navigation surgery, and PET/CT capabilities added
• Foundation raised over $100,000 for new ER Cardiac Monitors
• Ultrasound & Mammography Programs awarded Accreditation
PLANS FOR 2007:
• Recruit orthopedist, family practice physicians, and internists to initiate Hospitalist program
• Complete master facilities plan
Juniata College
Four-year private college
www.juniata.edu
Thomas Kepple, president
REASONS FOR NOMINATION:
• For the sixth consecutive year, students in the teacher-certification program scored above the Pennsylvania-state average in all areas of the teacher-education-certification PRAXIS exams.
• U.S. News & World Report named Juniata College 95th in the first tier of its 2006 rankings of the Best Liberal Arts Colleges in the nation. It jumped up five places from last year.
• Juniata ranked 80th in another college rankings poll created by Washington Monthly magazine.
• It is one of just 40 colleges featured in the guidebook Colleges That Change Lives by Loren Pope.
• It was also chosen to be included in the Princeton Review’s 2006 annual college guide, The Best 361 Colleges.
Mutual Benefit Group
Regional property/casualty insurance company
www.mutualbenefitgroup.com
Steven C. Sliver, CEO
John D. Coursen, COO
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1908
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 206
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
Our grandest accomplishment in 2006 was being ranked No. 1 in an insurance company satisfaction survey conducted by the Insurance Agents and Brokers of Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland. We established a long-term goal to achieve that level of recognition several years ago and believe that a well-defined and well-executed strategy has allowed us to achieve our objective.
PLANS FOR 2007:
We have an aggressive schedule of technology rollouts planned, including an imaging/paperless process for our underwriting departments, enhancements to our agent interface/product pricing systems, and creation of a much more sophisticated pricing methodology for our personal auto and homeowner lines of business.
Bonney Forge Corporation
A leading manufacturer of forged-steel fittings, unions, branch connections, cast- and forged-steel valves & specialty products
www.bonneyforge.com
John Leone, chief executive officer
YEAR ESTABLISHED: Late 1800’s; present corporation in 1984
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: Pennsylvania, 395; Texas, 154
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
• Bonney Forge invested several million dollars in capital improvements to the facility to expand the forge facility adding more than 11,400-square-feet shop, installing an additional 1,300-ton forge press, several new high technology cut-off saws, and new machining equipment in the machine shop. These improvements produced an additional 60 new top-quality jobs for the Mount Union/Huntingdon metro area.
• Community Improvement Award from Huntingdon County Planning & Development and Huntingdon chamber in the Commercial category, for landscaping design, part of Bonney Forge’s major expansion project
• In March, purchased an additional 19 acres in Shirley Township’s Riverview Business Center to construct a new warehouse
PLANS FOR 2007:
Bonney Forge is presently undergoing an expansion project in Mount Union including the addition of several new high-capacity production machines in its U.S. Rte. 522 plant and the construction of a minimum of at least 60,000 additional square feet of warehousing facilities in the Riverview Business Park in Huntingdon County which will require several more employees to staff.

Indiana

First Commonwealth Bank
Financial institution
www.fcbanking.com
Jerry Thornchick, president/CEO
REASONS FOR NOMINATION:
• Ranked No. 115 in The 150 Top Performers in Bank Director magazine
• Donated $150,000 to the Excela Health Latrobe Hospital Emergency Department renovation
• The Bank Director Governance Award for 2005, bestowed in 2006, for its “balanced scorecard” performance system to manage its businesses, board, and senior management
Indiana Regional Medical Center
Hospital
www.indianarmc.org
Stephen A. Wolfe, president/CEO
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1914
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 1,213
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
• In 2006, we received high rankings in two independent employee surveys – No. 1 Best Place To Work in Western PA (2nd year in a row – IRMC was the first organization to be a repeat winner) and Best Place To Work in PA (IRMC sustained top five ranking in the state – No. 3 in 2006).
• Aster Award for marketing
PLANS FOR 2007:
• Expanding to provide more accessible services to residents of the southern part of Indiana County by developing HealthOne, an outpatient-testing facility in Blairsville, which will include space for specialty physicians to have office hours
• Develop a master-facility plan to lead the development of new OR, ICU, ACU and private rooms

Indiana University of PA
Higher education institution
University – http://www.iup.edu/
ECOBIT – http://www.eberly.iup.edu
University Tony Atwater, president
ECOBIT Robert Camp, dean
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 1,613
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
• Eberly was included in the 2006 edition of The Princeton Review - Best Business Schools and has been selected for inclusion in the 2007 version.
• Entrepreneur magazine recognized Eberly for its excellence in entrepreneurial emphasis.
• Won Small Business Institute’s National Case of the Year
• Eberly continues to support the economic vitality of the regional business community primarily through the work of the Management Services Group.
PLANS FOR 2007:
• The Eberly College of Business continues to place emphasis on leadership in information technology. 
• The Financial Trading Room will be fully completed in January 2007.
• Digital Production Studio and associated classroom will be completed during the summer.
• The college continues its commitment to ERP and is developing new coursework in data storage.
Visiting Nurse Association of Indiana County
Home health, hospice & private duty
www.vnaindianacounty.com
Linda Bettinazzi, president/CEO
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1970
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 196
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENT IN 2006:
• Having experienced continued success with recruitment and retention of employees. High retention rates translate into the ability to provide higher-quality and better-coordinated care in our community.
• VNA Extended Home Care was honored to be selected as a Rising Star at People Do Matter Awards, Pittsburgh Human Resources Association.
PLANS FOR 2007:
• Continue to provide high-quality care and community-based services
• Place emphasis on “whatever it takes,” for aging in place at home
Gorell Windows & Doors
Manufacturer of premium-quality vinyl windows, patio doors, conservatories and sunrooms
www.gorell.com
Wayne Gorell, chairman/CEO
Michael Rempel, president/COO
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1994
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 400
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
• In 2006, Gorell became the first and only window manufacturer in the country to receive the ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Award, after being recognized as the exclusive National ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year in the “windows” category for the third consecutive year – 2004, 2005 and 2006.
• Finalist, Pittsburgh Business Times, Manufacturer of the Year
PLANS FOR 2007: Gorell is currently testing a completely new line of vinyl hurricane windows, Armor Max Plus Windows, that protect homeowners and their homes from airborne debris during hurricane-strength storms and other forms of violent weather. These products are designed to pass ASTM Large Missile Impact Level “D,” which allows them to be installed anywhere needing hurricane protection, right up to the coastline.

Lycoming

Horizon Federal Credit Union
Credit union
www.horizonfcu.org
John Sharp, chief executive officer
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1955
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 20+
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
• Expanded field of membership to the Lock Haven area
• Added 32,000 ATM locations for members’ convenience
• Dora Maxwell Award
PLANS FOR 2007:
To expand member services and become their primary financial institution – in Clinton and Lycoming counties
Keystone Mobile Shredding, Inc.
Secure, on-site document destruction
www.keystonemobileshredding.com
Karen Metz, president
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2003
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 4
TTOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
• Recycled over a half-million pounds of shredded office paper in 2006
• Added a 2007 shredding truck due to business growth of more than 60 percent
• Bucknell University Supplier of the Year, awarded in 2006
PLANS FOR 2007:
To continue our growth across Pennsylvania by building new business relationships
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Technical college, affiliate of Penn State
www.pct.edu
Davie Jane Gilmour, PhD, president
REASONS FOR NOMINATION:
• The college assumed the overall management and administration of the state’s largest worker-training program, selected to manage the Guaranteed Free Training Program for the state, funded by DCED and WEDnetPA.
• Penn College became a partner in American Honda Motor Company Professional Automotive Career Training program.
• Accreditations include Accounting & Business Administration, Automotive Technology Management, Surgical Technology, and Human Services
Susquehanna Health
Healthcare system
www.susquehannahealth.org
Steven P. Johnson, president/CEO
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1994
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 3,127
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
• Announcing and launching Project 2012 – an initiative that includes redevelopment of current hospital locations with new and updated facilities
• Redevelopment efforts at The Williamsport Hospital & Medical Center made it necessary to purchase numerous residential properties – 30 of which remain to be purchased – and the cooperation between SH and the property owners has been very positive.
PLANS FOR 2007:
• Begin construction of Outpatient Services building at The Williamsport Hospital & Medical Center
• Relocate the Community Health Center and Dental Clinic to a downtown location in the recently purchased Hepburn Plaza.
• Expand and renovate the Susquehanna Cancer Center at Divine Providence Hospital
Woodlands Bank
Financial institution
www.woodlandsbank.com
Robert Forse, president/CEO
REASONS FOR NOMINATION: “Readers’ Choice Award” for No. 1 Bank and Community Banking Week’s “Best of the Best” in 2006
Schaedler Yesco Distribution Inc.
An electrical, lighting, datacomm, and industrial supplies distributor
www.sydist.com
Matt Brnik, president
REASONS FOR NOMINATION:
• Shaedler Yesco was recognized as one of central Pennsylvania region’s Top Fifty Fastest-Growing Companies. To be eligible for nomination, companies needed to show revenue of at least $500.000 in each of the fiscal years ending 2003, 2004, and 2005; and show revenue growth in 2005 as compared to 2003 (a three-year period). Shaedler Yesco was ranked 35 out of 50 companies recognized.
• Best Places to Work In Pennsylvania – medium-sized businesses category
Wirerope Works
Manufacturer of wire rope for elevators, mining, ski resorts & logging
www.wireropeworks.com
Virgil Probasco, executive vice president
REASON FOR NOMINATION: In 2006, EPA Secretary Kathleen McGinty honored the company for a 100-percent lead-emission removal project – helping the company reduce its hazardous-waste disposal costs while saving as much as $50,000 in annual maintenance costs. Early in 2004, the company enrolled in the U.S. EPA National Partnership for Environmental Priorities and made a commitment to reduce its lead emission from 27,000 pounds annually to zero.
Lycoming County Planning Commission
County agency
www.lyco.org
Jerry S. Walls, AICP, executive director/CEO
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1966
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 21
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
• Completion and formal adoption of the County Comprehensive Plan which provides for proactive growth areas to stimulate industrial and commercial development plus completion of design and engineering in partnership with the Lycoming County Water and Sewer Authority to extend public sewer and water service to the development sites within that growth area
• Dallas A. Dollace Award for Excellence in Planning for its work on three separate projects for the county – automated flood-warning system, hazard mitigation planning, and county and multi-municipal comprehensive planning
PLANS FOR 2007:
• Construction of the water system for the growth area
• Defining and developing projects within the PA WILDS that can foster ecotourism and stimulate opportunities for existing businesses to capture that business
• Community revitalization initiatives in the City of Williamsport and in the boroughs using the Main Street and Elm Street project funding
PALCO Federal Credit Union
Credit union
www.palcofcu.org
Thomas J. Rachael, president/CEO
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1938
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 16
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
• Implementation of our Home Banking Bill-pay product as a free service to our members
• Receiving the Dora Maxwell Award from the Pennsylvania Credit Union Association for social awareness
PLANS FOR 2007:
• To ensure continued growth through the solicitation of new select-employee groups
• Continue to provide excellent service at below-market pricing to our members

Mifflin

Lewistown Hospital
Hospital
www.lewistownhospital.org
A. Gordon McAleer, president/CEO
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1905
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 1,085
REASON FOR NOMINATION: Hospital and Healthsystem Association of PA, 2006 Achievement Award for school of nursing program

Mifflin County Savings Bank
Savings bank
www.mcs-bank.com
Kenneth P. Fisher, president/CEO
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1923
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 32
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
• Strategic planning teams emphasized community involvement and support during 2006. As a result our bank was an active participant in many community events such as Relay for Life, Kid Connection, Business Expo, Senior Citizens Expo and United Way Helping Hands Project.
• Also, plans for the enlargement of our McClure Branch were finalized.
• Baurer Group 5-Star Award
PLANS FOR 2007:
• Launching and completing our McClure Branch enlargement project
• Expanded community involvement
Trinity Packaging Corporation
Packaging product manufacturer
www.trinitypackaging.com
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1917
REASON FOR NOMINATION: In 2006, the company was awarded the Central Pennsylvania Region Job Creator Award at the Pennsylvania Partners’ 20th Annual Employment, Training, and Education Conference – awarded by the state L&I department. The company is now the fifth largest employer in Mifflin County and has added 120 workers since 2003. In 2005, the company also sent 28 employees to the Mifflin County work skills project to upgrade their computer skills.

Northumberland

Economic Develompent Council of Central PA
www.centpa.com/ecodevel.htm
Robert Hickox, chairman
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2004
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 0
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENT IN 2006:
Bringing together four diverse counties (Union, Northumberland, Montour, and Columbia) and their commissioners, along with five IDCs, their executives and board members, for the purpose of regional development
PLANS FOR 2007:
• Continue to work together to bring more economic development, jobs, and new businesses to the region.
• Work together to create a business incubator in the area by working with Bucknell University and the Greater Susquehanna KIZ.
Original Italian Pizza of Shamokin
Restaurant
Joe & Candy Gallina, owners
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1992
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 20
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
• Received the Small Business of the Year award from the Greater DuBois Chamber of Commerce
• Began expanding our restaurant to better accommodate all our customers who come to enjoy our food
PLANS FOR 2007:
• Complete the expansion of our restaurant
Shamokin Area Community Hospital
Hospital
www.shamokinhospital.org
Thomas R. Harlow, CHE, president/CEO
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1992
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 400+
REASON FOR NOMINATION: They received the Hospital & Healthsystem of PA Award for Operational Excellence for their emergency preparedness plan.
Sunbury Housing Authority
Municipal agency
REASON FOR NOMINATION: The housing authority was named a 2006 recipient of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officals Merit Award for its work in resident and client services. The award was for the FORCE (Friends of a Responsible and Creative Existance) Kick Butts Day program designed to counteract the problem of children starting to smoke at an early age.
Snyder

Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce
Economic development agency
www.gsvcc.org
Jennifer Daddario, membership development manager
REASON FOR NOMINATION: The chamber was listed seventh in the nation within its size category according to the National Alliance for Membership Development. It gained 81 new members during the 2005-2006 fiscal year, its 725 members putting it in the top ten of chambers with under $200,000 in annual dues income. These members represent more than 25,000 employees in Snyder, Union, Northumberland, and Montour counties.
Susquehanna University
Four-year, national liberal arts college
www.susqu.edu
L. Jay Lemons, president
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1858
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: Approx.. 475
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
• Celebrated the graduation of 450 seniors in May 2006 and welcomed in August the second largest and most diverse first-year class in Susquehanna’s history
• The university launched publicly this fall a $70-million campaign named “Changing Lives, Building Futures” and as of Oct. 31, had raised $36.5 million toward that goal.
• The university also won the American School & University 2006 Educational Interiors Showcase award for renovations of the Degenstein Campus Center.
PLANS FOR 2007:
• The university will continue its mission of preparing students for lives of achievement, leadership and service in a diverse and interconnected world.
• Ground is expected to be broken in 2007 for a new 81,000-square-foot science building which will serve all students.
• SU athletic teams will compete in two new athletic conferences beginning in September.
Suncom Industries
Vocational rehab center for people with disabilities
www.suncom.org
Bill Jones, founding board member
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1966
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 154
REASON FOR NOMINATION: Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, Suncom was founded by a group of businesses, families, and community members who realized the need for a rehab-training center for people with disabilities. Suncom provides services to more than 450 individuals from Snyder, Union, Northumberland, Columbia, and Montour counties.

Somerset

Kuchera Defense Systems
Electronic manufacturing & engineering and design services
www.kuchera.com
William Kuchera, CEO
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1993
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 245
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
• Continued the development and expansion of our R&D and Engineering departments and obtained three prime contracts with DoD government customers.
• Received a grant from the Pennsylvania DEP to establish a Center of Excellence for Advanced Energy Systems Manufacturing.
PLANS FOR 2007:
• Hire additional engineers and production personnel.
• Complete facility construction and improvements to expand our manufacturing capabilities.
• Begin manufacturing of Advanced Energy Systems including fuel cells.
Windber Research Institute
A medical research institute affiliated with Windber Medical Center and Conemaugh Health System
www.wriwindber.org
Nicholas Jacobs, president
REASONS FOR NOMINATION:
Windber Research Institute (WRI) announced five new partnerships at the Biotechnology Showcase this year, including the relocation of the National Immunology Research Center from the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, to WRI. Another partnership concerns a new diagnostic platform for early breast-cancer detection. And a partnership with Erasmus in the Netherlands will focus on prevention of premature menopause and polysystic ovarian syndrome. Other partners this year include GE, Walter Reed Medical Center, and the Shanghai Center for Bioinformation Technology.
JWF Industries
Custom welded metal products, including products for defense
www.jwfindustries.com
Bill Polacek, owner
REASON FOR NOMINATION: Standing products Johnstown Welding Fabrication, this company was built from a five-man operation in Polacek’s garage that now employs 700 and just received a $4 million contract to produce protective armor for the Humvee used by U.S. armed forces. Lockheed Martin is also considering using JWF if they win a much larger government contract they’re competing on.
Union

Lewisburg Area Recreation Authority
Municipal recreation and park authority
www.golara.org
Greg A. Weitzel, executive director
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 80-100 full- and part-time seasonal employees
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENT IN 2006:
Developing first multi-generational destination park in country
PLANS FOR 2007:
• Completion of comprehensive recreation, park, open space and greenway plan for region
• Creation of Susquehanna RiverWalk (one mile) on RiverWoods property
• Complete walking trail and environmental education component at Lewisburg Area Recreation Park
American Home Bank, N.A.
Commercial bank, residential mortgage lender
www.bankahb.com
James M. Deitch, chairman/CEO
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1981
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 250
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENT IN 2006:
Named No. 1 mortgage lender in central Pennsylvania by Central Pennsylvania Business Journal
PLANS FOR 2007:
Continue to update our products and services to meet the needs of the ever-changing mortgage lending market, particularly construction lending.
Westmoreland

Allegheny Power
An energy provider, subsidiary of Allegheny Energy
www.alleghenyenergy.com
REASON FOR NOMINATION: Allegheny Power tied for first place in the eastern U.S. and ranked in the top quartile nationally, according to the 2006 Electric Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Survey conducted by JD Power and Associates. Since Powers first began surveying utility customers in 1999, Allegheny has ranked second or higher in the eastern U.S. six times.
Arbor Industrial Supplies Inc.
Industrial distributor
www.arborindustrial.com
Mary Catherine Motchar, president/owner
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1985
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 8
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
• Chosen by Kennametal Inc. as the only distributor in western Pennsylvania to distribute their WIDIA/RTW tooling lines
• President/owner, Mary Catherine Motchar, was awarded the 2006 Athena Award for Westmoreland County
• Celebrating our 20th Anniversary
PLANS FOR 2007:
• Continue to be known as the premier technical distributor for cutting tools, carbide tooling, carbide indexable tooling, coolants, and gauging
• Hire one or two outside sales people to expand territory beyond western Pennsylvania and West Virginia
Carol Harris Staffing LLC
Temporary staffing company
www.chstaffing.com
Carol Harris, president
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1987
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 5,211
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
• In 2006, Carol Harris Staffing LLC was awarded the Pittsburgh Business Times 100 Fastest Growing Companies Award for the fourth time.
• Carol Harris Staffing LLC also ranked first on the Pittsburgh Business Times list of Largest Pittsburgh Area Staffing Firms (by number of local employees).
PLANS FOR 2007:
Carol Harris Staffing LLC will begin proactively selling franchise opportunities in January of 2007. These opportunities will allow other forward-thinking professionals in the community the chance to share in the reputation for excellence which Carol Harris Staffing LLC has worked hard to build since 1987.

EMK Inc.
Software reseller & implementation specialist
Elisa M. Kearney, president
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1993
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 1
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
• AccuFund Reseller Rookie of the Year Award
• FundWare Top Five Resellers
PLANS FOR 2007:
Company growth is planned through the addition of personnel to support additional financial accounting software packages acquired this year. (EMK Inc. is a WBE operating in Pennsylvania and on the preferred vendor list.)

Excela Health
Healthcare organization
www.excelahealth.org
David S. Gallatin, chief executive officer
YEAR ESTABLISHED: Excela Health was created from the merger of Frick, Latrobe, and Westmoreland hospitals and their various affiliates in 2004.
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 3,700 FTEs
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
• Latrobe Hospital – Emergency Department expansion & relocation, $8.3 million
• Frick Hospital - MRI relocation, $600,000 in construction and $1.4million in new equipment
• Westmoreland Hospital – Fifth-floor renovation for OB/GYNE services, $3.5 million
• Excela’s Westmoreland Hospital Skilled Care Center listed in the top 10 percent of best performers, earning Consumer Reports’ “seal of approval.”
PLANS FOR 2007:
• February opening of Center for Cardiovascular Medicine with $10 million in construction and equipment invested at the Westmoreland campus, which is the center’s hub
• Additional upgrades at Latrobe and Frick campuses in the areas of diagnostic cardiology and cardiac rehabilitation
Seton Hill University
Higher education
www.setonhill.edu
JoAnne W. Boyle, president
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1918
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 408
REASONS FOR NOMINATION:
• Named one of the nation’s Top 100 Entrepreneurial Universities by Entrepreneur magazine
• Named one of the Best Mid-Atlantic Colleges by the Princeton Review
St. Vincent College
Higher education
www.stvincent.edu
H. James Towey, president
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1846
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 400
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
• Completed $75 million comprehensive capital campaign
• Reported the second-highest enrollment in school history
• Was named to the Top 100 All-American Colleges
• Was named to Barron’s Best Guys in College Education
PLANS FOR 2007:
Building a $14 million Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children’s Media
Kennametal Inc.
Metal fabricator
www.kennametal.com
REASON FOR NOMINATION: Honored by Pittsburgh Business Times as a finalist for Manufacturer of the Year in the Large Company category – listed along with Matthews International, Medrad Inc., and Respironics.
Respironics Inc.
Sleeping and breathing aids
www.respironics.com
Jerry McGinnis, founder/chair
John L. Miclot, president/CEO
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1976
REASONS FOR NOMINATION:
• Honored by Pittsburgh Business Times as a finalist for Manufacturer of the Year in the Large Company category – listed along with Matthews International, Medrad Inc., and Kennametal.
• The company celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2006, and also reported its first year with more than $1 billion in revenues.
Region
The Center for Independent Living of Central Pennsylvania
A nonprofit, nonresidential organization established for and by people with disabilities to empower the disabled to fully participate in society
www.cilcp.org
Theotis W. Braddy, executive director
REASON FOR NOMINATION: The Center for Independent Living of Central Pennsylvania (CILCP) and Theotis W. Braddy, executive director received the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission’s (PHRC) Disability Rights Advocacy Award during the PHRD’s 50th Anniversary celebration in Harrisburg on Apr. 24, 2006.
PLANS FOR 2007: CILCP will continue to administer and enforce the PHRAct and the PFEOA of the commonwealth for the identification and elimination of discrimination and the providing of equal opportunity for all persons.
Citizens Bank
Financial institution
www.citizensbank.com
William Yaudes, vice president/regional manager
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1871
REASONS FOR NOMINATION:
Ranked as the No. 1 SBA lender in Pennsylvania (New England and Mid Atlantic) for the fifth consecutive year
Ranked No. 71 in the Top 150 Performers in Bank Directors magazine
First National Bank of Pennsylvania
Financial institution
www.fnb-corp.com
Leslie Bush, vice president
REASON FOR NOMINATION: Silver Leadership Circle Award presented by SBA, Pittsburgh District Office
Geisinger Health System
Fully integrated healthcare system
www.geisinger.org
Glenn Steele, president
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1915
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 11,500
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
• In October, we broke ground on a $60-million, 136,000-square-foot critical-care building now under construction at Geisinger Wyoming Valley in Wilkes-Barre.
• Earlier this month, we opened our new 25,000-square-foot, $4.5-million physician office building in Tunkhannock.
• We invested more than $5 million in facility upgrades and improvements at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre, acquired in December 2005.
• Our first CareWorks Convenient Care in-store health clinic opened in July at a Weis Market in Clarks Summit. More CareWorks Convenient Care clinics are planned.
• In all, we have announced more than $250 million in construction upgrades and other investments in communities in northeastern and central Pennsylvania during the past year.
• Honored as a Solucient Teaching Hospital in 2006
PLANS FOR 2007:
• In March 2007, our $18.5-million, 65,000-square-foot Center for Health Research here in Danville is scheduled for completion. The facility will house an auditorium and conference room with seating for 400 and will be the future site for the Thomas Jefferson School of Nursing. The research will focus on research that sheds light on how our environmental surroundings impact our health. Another major goal of the center is to build a strong regional health information system that will allow physicians from all across the state to access patients’ electronic medical records.
• We will break ground on a $100-million patient pavilion at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville in March, and are planning to have that completed in Feb. of 2010. It is a nine-story, 300,000 square-foot expansion that will include orthopedic and heart hospitals located within the current main medical center building, as well as new patient beds and an adjoining four-level parking garage.
• We plan to begin construction of a new 60,000-square-foot, $12 million multi-specialty physician office building at Grays Woods near State College early next year.
Geisinger Health Plan
Health-insurance company
www.thehealthplan.com
Richard Gilfillan, M.D., president/CEO
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1985
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 670
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
• GHP expanded PPO and high-deductible coverage options to better serve businesses of all sizes.
• The health plan received the highest level of accreditation from the National Committee for Quality Assurance for their commercial HMO, PPO, GHP Gold Classic and Select (Medicare Advantage Plans) and eight disease management programs.
• Ranked among the highest in the state for quality and member satisfaction from the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council, with 70 percent of GHP patients giving it the highest satisfaction rating
PLANS FOR 2007:
• Continue to promote affordable options and quality plans, and expand our online service center for employers
• Work in partnership with employers to promote disease-management and wellness programs
• Work on new options for non-group and continue to expand and refine retiree coverage
Giant Food Stores LLC
Retail grocer
www.giantfoodstores.com
Tony Schiano, president/CEO
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1923
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: approx. 22,500 Giant associates in PA
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENT IN 2006:
• In September 2006, Giant announced the acquisition of 14 Clemens stores and one month later successfully converted those stores to Giant Food Stores with the least amount of disruption to customers and associates. All 14 stores reopened to new record sales. Customers have indicated their pleasure with the new Giants with letters and calls. Former Clemens associates who are now members of the Giant family have also indicated how happy they are to be part of a progressive company and how delighted they are with the new stores.
• In 2006, Giant Food Stores and Tops Markets raised more than $1 million to fulfill the company’s mission of helping to eradicate hunger in the communities it serves.
PLANS FOR 2007:
Giant intends to continue its strategic growth and commitment to being the premier, customer-driven retailer for food, health and nutrition, general merchandise and ready consumables throughout an ever-expanding trade area.
Home Nursing Agency
In-home and community-based services
www.homenursingagency.com
Robert R. Packer, president/CEO
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1968
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 845
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
• Strong financial performance and growth, serving 20,000 individuals in 2006 throughout Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Centre, Huntingdon, Franklin/Fulton counties
• Selected to present at national association conference
• Recipient of significant grants in housing programs for homeless behavioral health consumers and for telehealth to establish rural healthcare networks
• Winner of OCS Vision Award
• Best Places to Work in PA 2006
PLANS FOR 2007:
• Sustain Home Nursing Agency’s ranking as an employer of choice in Pennsylvania, strengthening our culture of employee satisfaction, customer satisfaction, leadership, profitable growth and quality.
• Grow programs and service area
• Achieve goals for quality outcomes and implement CERMUSA and other new technologies to maintain industry leadership
M&T Bank
Bank
www.mandtbank.com
HQ - Robert G. Wilmers, chairman & CEO
Local- Philip H. Johnson, regional executive
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1856
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 13,450
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
• M&T Bank celebrated our 150th anniversary in 2006.
• Forbes magazine list of Best Managed Companies in America
• Business Week list of Most Charitable Companies in America
PLANS FOR 2007:
M&T plans to continue operating with the same community banking standards that have made the bank successful for 150 years. We will continue actively supporting the central-Pennsylvania communities where the bank operates and continue providing excellent service and consistent credit standards for our customers.
Northwest Savings Bank
Community bank
www.northwestsavingsbank.com
William J. Wagner, chairman, president & CEO
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1896
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 1930
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2006:
• The top accomplishment in 2006 for Northwest, in Central PA, was the relocation of our Beaver Avenue office and region headquarters to the newly built Towne Center One. Now customers can do their personal banking and consult with business and trust and investment bankers at the same location.
• Ranked No. 133 in Top 150 Performers in Bank Directors magazine
• In 2006 Northwest was included in the new NASDAQ Global Select Market.
PLANS FOR 2007:
• Emphasis will be on commercial lending deposit growth and business oriented products.
• On the retail side, we will continue to meet and care for our customers’ home equity and mortgage needs.
• Our community banking office network will continue its expansion, starting with a new office in Lewistown.
PNC Financial Services Group
Financial services
www.pnc.com
James E. Rohr, chairman/CEO
Dennis P. Brenckle, regional president (central PA)
YEAR ESTABLISHED: Corporation - 1852; central PA region - 1904
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: Corporation - 23,000; Central PA - 287
TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR 2006
• PNC Bank ranked No. 1 in first-ever JD Power and Associates Small Business Banking Satisfaction Study
• Pennsylvania's No. 1 small business lender (based on dollar volume) by FFIEC
• Ranked fifth among super-regional banks in Fortune magazine's Most Admired Companies list.
• Listed as the 5th on the list of 25 Top Large Bank Performers by Bank Director
PLANS FOR 2007: