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JOHNSTOWN

JARI sets job fair

The 2023 Cambria County Job Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 2 at the 1st Summit Arena @ Cambria County War Memorial.

Employers will have the opportunity to recruit from a diverse group of candidates. Job seekers of all ages are invited to attend this free event and to bring their resumes for distribution.

In addition to hiring businesses in the area, local workforce experts will be on hand to answer questions and provide information on job search resources and recruitment materials for employers.

For additional information, follow "Cambria County Job Fair" on Facebook where an updated listing of participating employers and sponsors can be viewed or visit JARI's website at JARI.com.

LORETTO

SFU sets business webinar

The Saint Francis University Small Business Development Center and Somerset Trust Co. have scheduled a pre-business planning webinar at 5 p.m. April 26. This free webinar is for people who are interested in opening and operating their own business.

Topics to be discussed are feasibility issues, marketing, recordkeeping, business plans, legal issues, regulations/taxes and financing.

Pre-registration is requested. Interested persons may contact the SBDC at 814-472-3200 or register online at pasbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/29949.

BEDFORD

Kate's Real Food recognized

Kate's Real Food Organic Energy Bar has been rated the #1 Best Overall Granola Bar in Good Housekeeping Institute's latest taste test.

The granola bars offer great flavor and are made with whole food ingredients. The bars are USDA certified organic, certified gluten-free and available in a variety of flavors, according to Good Housekeeping.

Kate's Real Food is manufactured by Organic Snack Co. in Bedford.

Jersey Mike's aids charities

Jersey Mike's Subs and customers across the country raised a record-breaking $21 million to help more than 200 local charities during the company's 13th Annual Month of giving in March.

In Altoona and State College alone, three Jersey Mike's locations raised $54,032 for Pink Zone.

This fundraising total exceeds the $20 million raised during last year's campaign. Since Month of Giving began in 2011, Jersey Mike's has raised more than $88 million for local charities.

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