The Original Comfy Launches National Partnerships with Bed Bath & Beyond, Kroger, and Fred Meyer

Retailers kick off the holiday season by offering The Original Comfy at more than 3,300 stores nationwide Comfy Founders: “The Original Comfy is going to be the hottest gift this holiday season and we are excited our partners are offering it to customers across the country” New York – The founders of The Original Comfy today announced a series of […]

UPMC Susquehanna Recognizes Extraordinary Nurses

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Two UPMC Susquehanna nurses were recently recognized as recipients of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Kathleen Culliao, RN, a nurse at UPMC Susquehanna Muncy, was recognized after being nominated by two patients. “Kathleen went out of her way to help me when I was ill,” said one patient. “Kathleen took the time to address all my […]

SHALE INSIGHT 2018 Announces Featured Keynotes by U.S. EPA Administrator and Recent U.S. NSA & Cyber Command Director

The New EPA: Fostering Responsible Environmental Protection with American Business Sponsored by MPLX/MarkWest In July of 2018, Andrew Wheeler was appointed by U.S. President Donald Trump as the successor to former EPA Administrator, Scott Pruitt.  With a background in both government and the coal industry, Mr. Wheeler has a deep understanding of the importance of balancing regulations designed to protect […]

The Devil Wears Power Suits: “Being Liked is Overrated”

“You Like me, right now, you like me!” People poke fun at Sally Field’s memorable Oscar speech more than three decades later, but we don’t realize that women in the modern workplace are fighting a similar battle. According to Linda Smith, Esq.—one of the top five female litigators in the US and considered the ‘Meanest Woman Alive’—today’s women need to […]

Millennial Business Exec Speaks Out on Sexism

This weeks accusations surrounding Supreme Court justice nominee Brett Kavanaugh have brought up new arguments concerning women’s rights, sexism, and the #metoo movement. Women of all ages are no stranger to sexual harassment, including millennials. 36-year-old Phuong Tran is poised to take over the leading beverage company in Vietnam. However, she’s had to overcome sexism to do it. “Sexist attitudes […]

New $30 Million URBN Distribution Center to Bring Hundreds of Jobs to Indiana County, Reed, White, Oleksiak Announce

WHITE TOWNSHIP – Welcoming a project which will bring hundreds of family-sustaining jobs to Indiana County, Rep. Dave Reed (R-Indiana), Sen. Don White (R-41), Pennsylvania Labor and Industry Secretary Jerry Oleksiak, the Indiana County Commissioners and other local officials joined Urban Outfitters Inc. (URBN) in celebrating a major economic development project for the region. Philadelphia-based URBN announced that it is […]

Update for Route 22 Resurfacing Work in Juniata County

Mifflintown, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is issuing an update for its resurfacing project on Route 22 in Juniata County. The project will improve ride quality and extend the life of approximately two miles of roadway surface in Walker and Delaware townships. The work zone begins east of Thompsontown and continues to the Perry County line. Through […]

Finalists for Pennsylvania Leopold Conservation Award Selected

CAMP HILL, PA – Four finalists have been selected for the prestigious 2018 Pennsylvania Leopold Conservation Award®. Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the award recognizes farmers, ranchers and foresters who inspire others with their dedication to land, water and wildlife habitat management on private, working land. In Pennsylvania, the $10,000 award is presented annually by Sand County […]

Chamber Breakfast Club to Feature State Senator John H. Eichelberger, Jr.

The Blair County Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Club program, set for Oct. 11 at 7:45 a.m. at The Casino at Lakemont Park, will feature State Senator John H. Eichelberger, Jr. Eichelberger has represented the 30th District of Pennsylvania since 2007. Join us as he reflects on his three terms in office. Senator Eichelberger will also address how Pennsylvania will handle […]

It’s not your grandfather’s steel mill

Manufacturers discuss the changing landscape of central Pennsylvania manufacturing


Once a year, Bill Polacek, president and CEO of JWF Industries in Johnstown, Pennsylvania buses students from local schools to tour the company’s manufacturing plant, which supplies fabrications and subassemblies to original equipment manufacturers and defense contractors. Most students walk away with a completely different outlook on manufacturing. “They thought it would be like their grandfather’s steel mill, but they […]