What's Happening at SMACC

Light Up Night 2011

2011-11-22T09:57:00.003-05:00

Santa Paws gets a hug

St. Marys kicked off the 2011 holiday season on November 18. Thanks to everyone who helped make Light Up Night 201l a success!!!!! Special thanks go to our generous donors and sponsors:

Sponsors: Allstate Beimel & Gerg Agency & Express Lube & Bubble Bath

Christmas Star Level Donors: Metaldyne Sinterforged Products LLC, Northwest Savings Bank, Pfaff's Market, Phoenix Rehabilitation & Health Services, Inc., Straub Brewery

Christmas Tree Level Donors: Anderson & Kime Reality Services, Inc., Custom Industrial Processing, Inc., Detsch Bros. Car Mart, Inc., Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary, Dr. & Mrs. James Hacket, Jr., Keystone Diversified Pipe Supply Inc., PNC Bank, Rotary of St. Marys, Schatz's Lawn & Wall Installation, St. Marys Insurance Agency, Suburban Building Center, Inc.

Special thanks also go to Suzy's Furniture for the donation of two recliners to be raffed off, and to Mersen USA for donating $500 in gift cards to our ticket raffle!

The crowd awaits Santa's arrival

Dance performance

Dancer in a graceful pose

Trees on the diamond

Tree on the diamond

Christmas stories at the library

Lions Club

Santa Paws takes a break

Wing Fling 2011

2011-09-23T07:51:00.000-04:00

On Friday Sept. 9 over 400 people were on hand for the annual St. Marys Area Chamber of Commerce and PNC Bank Wing Fling. This year marked the 10th anniversary of the event.

Judges included members from area service organizations, representing the Crystal Fire Department, St. Marys Ambulance Service, and others.

The band Remedy performed for the crowd gathered in the municipal parking lot and along Market Street. This year there was a tie for the Judge's Choice winner between Dirty Ehrma's of Brookville and Don's Pizza of St. Marys, with Dino's Place as the runner-up.

The People's Choice winner was Dino's Place, with CMF as the runner-up.


Dirty Ehrma's - Tied For Judge's Choice Winner

Don's Pizza - Tied for Judge's Choice Winner


Dino's Place - Judge's Choice Runner-Up & People's Choice Winner

CMF - People's Choice Runner-Up

The Chamber and PNC working together.

The PNC Crew

Enjoying the wings

This one is the winner!

Don't forget to vote for your favorite.

The judges.

Having fun.

The serving line

Fireworks Friday Fundraiser - June 17, 2011

2011-06-20T10:40:00.000-04:00

accepting donations

Grilling masters Mark Jacob and Sean Gabler

CNB Bank Mascot

Street scene

Katlyn Stauffer winner of the Pizza and Bowling donated by Jireh Lanes
and Cage Time @ Beimel Baseball

Brody Stauffer winner of the two tickets to the Pittsburgh Zoo donated by the River 98.9

North Country Kettle Corn

Mark Jacob tests the hot dogs

Paintings from the Scavenger Hunt.

Wounded Warriors Project

TheRiver 98.9

Grand Reopening of The Variety Shoppe

2011-06-16T13:03:00.000-04:00

Congratulations to The Variety Shoppe on their June 16 Grand Reopening! The Variety Shoppe is located on Erie Avenue in St. Marys.

2011 Annual Golf Outing

2011-06-03T13:38:00.001-04:00


Here are the winners from yesterdays golf outing. Allstate Beimel/Gerg Agency Travis Menteer, Ed Gerg, Hal Beimel and Jesse Krieg.


Mary Kay and Cherie on registration.

Joe, Mark and Sean grilling lunch for everyone.

St. Marys Insurance team on the green.

Barb, Betsy, David and Deb. The volunteers getting ready to get it done.

Allstate Beimel and Gerg Agency on the hunt for first place.

Tourney sponsor Alpha Natural on the green.

Clark and Craig

George and Jeff playing for Elk Haven

CNB Bank guys. Rick and Mark

Our great volunteers Barb and Betsy.

Ed and Hal hanging out.

West Penn Power Ty and Dave.

Steve and Linda from McLean Publishing.
Shout out to one of our event sponsors.

McDermott Welding enjoying the great day. TJ and Dan

Enjoyed a great meal

Business After Hours at Gunners - May 23

2011-05-24T15:35:00.000-04:00

Suzy's Furniture Celebrates New Line: Panama Jack

2011-05-24T15:32:00.000-04:00

Congratulations to Suzy's Furniture on the introduction of a brand new line - Panama Jack! Here are pictures from the celebration on May 23.

Congratulations to GE Sensing!

2011-05-18T12:41:00.000-04:00

Our congratulations to GE Sensing on their May 17 ribbon cutting for the opening of their Advanced Sensors Validation Lab. Local dignitaries and the GE Sensing Leadership Team are pictured at the ribbon cutting ceremony.

Wal-Mart Grand Reopening

2011-05-06T15:45:00.000-04:00

Wal-Mart held their grand reopening on May 6.
Pictured are Wal-Mart employees present for the ribbon cutting.

Arbor Day Celebration

2011-05-06T15:43:00.000-04:00

The Shade Tree Commission planted a tree in honor of
the 5th grade class from SMCES.

The event was held on May 6.

2011 Women's Recognition Dinner

2011-04-28T09:28:00.001-04:00

Women from all walks of life were honored at the 2011 Women's Recognition Dinner, held on Wednesday, April 27. Thanks go to all the generous businesses and individuals who made the event possible!

Event Sponsors: City Transfer * Express Lube and Bubble Bath * The Valley Rainbow

Door Prize Sponsors: Suzy's * Soul~Full Yoga * DeLullo's Deli and Car Wash*

State Rep. Matt Gabler * Express Lube and Bubble Bath * City Transfer *

St. Marys Pharmacy * Gunners * CNB Bank * Spray Tans by Laura *

The Valley Rainbow * St. Marys Area Chamber

Mary Kay Cosmetics from Laura Claypool Independent Consultant/Sales Director

Ribbon Cuttings For Two SMACC Members!

2011-04-21T11:05:00.000-04:00

The Shoe Sensation opened in the Giant Eagle Plaza
selling shoes, purses, back packs and much more.

EZ Rollin’ opened on Erie Ave in downtown St. Marys
selling roll your own cigarettes and supplies.

Business After Hours at Suzy's Furniture

2011-03-03T14:02:00.001-05:00

The March 2 Business After Hours at Suzy's Furniture, located at 590 S. St. Marys Street in St. Marys, was a resounding success! The event was co-sponsored by the St. Marys Area Chamber of Commerce, the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce, and the Ridgway-Elk County Chamber of Commerce. Marcia Reese of Ridgway won the Grand Prize - a room of carpet (installed)!

2010 Santa Breakfast & Advent Crafts Workshop

2010-12-07T11:10:00.008-05:00

St. Marys Area youngsters got a start on the holiday season with the annual Advent Crafts Workshop and Santa Breakfast, held December 4 at the Sacred heart Activity Center. The event, which was sponsored by SMACC along with Allstate Insurance/Beimel & Gerg Agency, C/G Electrodes, and St. Marys Pharmacy, featured "Make And Take" craft projects, decorating cookies (compliments of Giant Eagle), and pictures with Santa by Beimel Photographics. Clifford The Big Red Dog stopped by to give out free books (courtesy of DMHC Parents As Teachers Childrens Center), and of course, there was a breakfast with Santa himself!

Light Up Night 2010!!

2010-11-24T11:56:00.022-05:00

St. Marys kicked off the 2010 holiday season with
Light Up Night festivities on Friday, November 19.
Here are some scenes from the many activities.

Business After Hours at County National Bank

2010-10-21T10:18:00.004-04:00

Photos from Business After Hours hosted by
County National Bank on Oct. 20, 2010.

Scenes from Wing Fling '10

2010-09-12T10:01:00.005-04:00

Randy & Steve take 5 before the event

Hal is happy it's not raining!

PNC's "Linky" makes an appearance with escort, Mary Jo.

Heather gets wings for the judges

The crowd patiently waits in line for their wings.

Matt and Jen are clearly having a good time.

Bud fills Anne in on his judging techniques

Commissioner Ron & Judge Don chow down. Not sure what Kevin is doing!

"That is a hot one!"

SixPak put on a great show

Chickens show up in some unlikely places!

CMF - 1st Place - People's & Judges' Choice

Dino's - Runner-up - People's Choice

The Hills - Runner-up - Judge's Choice

2010 Independence Day Fireworks Celebration

2010-07-06T19:32:00.007-04:00

Fireworks Friday - June 18, 2010

2010-06-22T09:08:00.004-04:00

Thanks to everyone who took park in Fireworks Friday! And special thanks to the participating businesses who made the event a success!

* Bucktail Motors * Dairy Queen * Picnic in the Park *
* Don's Pizza * Village Peddler * Starr Hill Winery *
* Rick's Dough Boys * Aaron's * Sparks All Stars *
* Hanes H.C.R. * DD's Bakery * Pfaff’s Market *
* First Commonwealth * The River 98.9 & WKBI *
* Northwest Savings Bank. *

10th Annual SMACC Golf Outing

2010-06-07T15:37:00.005-04:00

Rep Matt Gabler and Brian Turk of Alpha Natural Resources,
Outing Sponsor, get ready to head out onto the course

Joe Haines, Outing Chairperson, & Randy Cole of Wal-Mart,
wait their turn to tee-off

Dolly gets some help watching the “Hole-in-One” hole,
sponsored by McLean Publishing

A photo of the photographer!

“Where did that ball go?”

The rest of the Northwest team watches while Neil lines up the putt.

Paula takes a break from her beer cart duties

Joe drives one on #5!

Russ Daniels & Steve Straub check out their drives

THE WINNERS!

First Place: Northwest Savings Bank Team #1:
Tim Smith, Neil Hoffman, Larry Schatz & Scott Dahl

Second Place: CNB Bank:
Terry Briskar, Dennis Miller, Lee Lykens & Rick Sloppy

Third Place: Allegheny Power:
Al Lingenfelter, Ty Carter & Dave Decker

Scenes From The "Think Spring Business Expo 2010"

2010-03-12T09:22:00.005-05:00

Scenes from the 2009 Advent Crafts Workshop & Breakfast with Santa

2009-12-08T11:44:00.004-05:00

Scenes from Light Up Night 2009

2009-12-08T10:35:00.003-05:00

Wing Fling 2009 - Another Great Event!!!

2009-09-23T10:35:00.002-04:00

The 8th Annual “Wing Fling”, was held on Friday, Sept. 11th. The inevitable rain showers that seemed to accompany most of our events this year persisted throughout the evening, but that didn’t stop the crowds from descending on Market Street. By 6:00 pm, they arrived ready and willing to start sampling wings and their
refreshment of choice.

This event would not be possible without the support and cooperation of a multitude of individuals and businesses. We would like to thank all those involved in and responsible for
this event and apologize if there are any we miss.

THE COMPETITORS :

CMF Club
Pizza Hut-Wing Street
Dino’s Place
Rick’s Doughboys
Dirty Ehrma’s
St. Marys Country Club
Don’s Pizza
The Dam Inn
Gunner’s
The Hill’s Restaurant
Hootinanny
Wal-Mart

And the winners are....
People’s Choice: Dino’s
Runner-Up: CMF

Judges’ Choice: Hootinanny
Runners-Up: CMF & Dino’s

Wing Eating Contest Winners:
1st Place: Joe Kopp - Dino’s Place
2nd Place: Billy Adwell - The River 94.9
3rd Place: Paul Fledderman - CMF

JUDGES
Bud Bloam, Tax Collector, City of St. Marys
Jen Dippold, DMHC, Children’s Prevention Ser.
Dan Freeburg, Elk County Commissioner
Matt Quesenberry, Elk County Planning
Steve Skok, St. Marys City Councilman
Fr. Eric Vogt, Sacred Heart Parish
Donald Wilhelm, District Justice
Katie Weidenboerner, The Courier Express

Sponsors:
National City
Aaron’s
Dave’s Pro Shop
DePrator’s Beverage
Elk Waste
Gunners
Pepsi
Printing Plus
St. Marys Beverage
Straub Brewery
Tent Express
The River 98.9

Special thanks to:
City of St. Marys
Charlene Fledderman
Industrial Steel & Pipe Supply
St. Marys Country Club
St. Marys Police Dept.
St. Marys Carbon
Young Professionals

Committee:
Wes Meyer, Chairperson
Hal Beimel
Donna Nelson
Kevin O'Leary
Aaron Bleggi
John Salter
Diane Bressler
Greg Stauffer
Amy Cherry
Frank Straub
Randy Cole
Katie Weidenboerner
Joe Haines
Paula Weyant
Heather Hanes
Gene Williams
Mark Jacob
David Larkin
Sally Wilson

Wing Fling 2009 Pictures

2009-09-20T13:10:00.018-04:00

Mark set the rules for the wing eating contest

Let the eating begin!

I wonder how many he's eaten!!

How many more to go?!

Wow I better sit down!

And the winner is ..... Joe Kopp!

First, second, and third place winners

Charlene keeps everyone in line

Chamber volunteers

Wing fling fun

more Wing Fling fun

and more Wing Fling fun

Competitors

Judge's table

Matt and Steve share some wing secrets!!

Katie is having fun!

Fr. Eric, Dan, and Jen

Fr. Eric and Commissioner Dan try out some wings

Kevin at the mike

Kevin entertains the judges

Saltee Dogz

Scenes from the band

Trying to stay dry

What can you say?!

Winner's Circle - Judges' Choice Winner - Hootinanny

Winner's Circle - People's Choice Winner - Dino's

Winner's Circle - Judges' Choice (tie) and
People's Choice Runner-up - CMF

Winner's Circle - Judges' Choice (tie) Runner-up - Dino's

Joint Business Spotlight with Rep. Gabler

2009-03-30T09:46:00.002-04:00

On March 5, 2009, SMACC held a joint Business Spotlight event with Rep. Gabler. The event was held at the Chamber office.

Business Spotlight at Industrial Steel & Pipe Supply

2009-03-25T09:01:00.002-04:00

Industrial Steel & Pipe Supply hosted a Business Spotlight on
February 19th. Here are some pictures taken at the event.

SGL Carbon LLC, St. Marys Pharmacy win 2008 Business of the Year Honors

2009-03-19T10:34:00.001-04:00

SGL Carbon LLC and St. Marys Pharmacy were given the 2008 Large and Small Business of the Year honors at SMACC's Annual Dinner, held March 7. Runner-up for Large Business of the Year was Northwest Savings Bank, and Village Peddler Country Store was Small Business of the Year Runner-up.

Light Up Night 2008

2008-12-17T15:34:00.004-05:00

2008 Holiday House Tour

2008-12-10T15:59:00.001-05:00

The 2008 Holiday House Tour, held on Sunday, December 7, highlighted some of St. Marys' loveliest homes and buildings decked out in their holiday best!

8th Annual Chamber Golf Outing held at Bavarian Hills

2008-10-06T09:10:00.003-04:00

The 8th Annual St. Marys Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing, sponsored by WalMart, was held on a picture-perfect, fall day on Wednesday, September 24th at the Bavarian Hills Golf Course with 60 golfers participating.

Taking 1st Place with a low net score of 54 was the Elk Haven team of Tom Davido, Sonny Eckert, George Saline and Jeff Stenta (pictured below)

2nd Place finishers, with a 55 were Northwest Savings Team #2 consisting of Mary Maloney, Linda Decker, Tom Jesberger and Russ Daniels. (pictured below)

Coming in 3rd, with a 57 on a match of cards, was Northwest Savings Team #1, Larry Schatz, Tim Smith, Scott Dahl and Neil Hoffman. (pictured below)

Skill prizes were awarded to: Tim Smith for Closest to the Pin on #6, Mary Secco for Longest Drive (Ladies) on #11, George Saline for Longest Drive (Men) on #5, Mary Secco for Longest Drive on #14 and Steve Kronenwetter for the Longest Putt on #17 (second year).

After an afternoon of great golf, cold refreshments and near perfect weather, the golfers were treated to a delicious steak dinner by the Bavarian Hills staff and some wonderful prizes compliments of the St. Marys Chamber and numerous business sponsors. The Hole-In-One Prizes were sponsored by Stoltz of St. Marys, CNB Bank and Express Lube and the Bubble Bath. Lunch was provided by BiLo Market.

Wing Fling 2008

2008-09-26T11:11:00.009-04:00

People's Choice Winner: Dirty Ehrma's

People's Choice Runner-Up: Tailgaters

Judges' Choice Winner: CMF

Judges' Choice Runner-Up: St. Marys Country Club

Wing Eating Contest Winner: Chester Shugarts of Tailgaters

Judges' Choice Runner-Up:St. Marys Country Club &
Judges' Choice Winner: CMF

People's Choice Runner-Up: Tailgaters &
People's Choice Winner: Dirty Ehrma's

1st Place Wing Eating Contest Winner: Chester Shugarts of Tailgaters

Wing Fling Committee Members

Wing Eating Contest

Wing Eating Contest Finalists

Mark Jacob - Wing Eating Contest Official

David Larkin & Paula Weyant celebrating the Country Club's victory

SixPak Entertaining the crowd at this year's Wing Fling

More Pictures from the Ribbon Cutting & Open House

2008-07-31T12:48:00.003-04:00

Ribbon Cutting for New Welcome Center, Chamber Offices

2008-07-31T12:38:00.003-04:00

A Ribbon Cutting was held on July 23 at the new St. Marys Welcome Center and offices of the St. Marys Area Chamber of Commerce, Marienstadt Corporation and St. Marys Area Economic Development Corporation located at 53 S. St. Marys Street.

Shown in the photo above cutting the ribbon are Chamber Executive Director Sally Wilson, EDC Executive Director Ray Klaiber, and Marienstadt Treasurer Ray Beimel.

Also shown are members of each organizations' board of directors; Elk County Commissioners Dan Freeburg and Ron Beimel; Mayor Sally Geyer and City Councilmen Tom Farley, Rick Gabler and Steve Skok; representatives from the offices of Congressman John Peterson, Senator Joseph Scarnati and Representative Dan Surra; Howard Brush of the Governor's NW Regional Office; the Elk County Planning Office; Paula Eddy of the Elk County Community Foundation, Don Valone & Neil Hoffman of Northwest Savings Bank; Rob Norlin of PA Construction; Meagan Andrus,Chamber Secretaryand Max Brady of National City Bank.

A luncheon for those attending followed. An open house for the general public was then held from 1:00-3:00 pm. Wes Meyer, Chamber President acknowledged all who helped throughout the past year to bring this project to fruition.

We would like to thank the following businesses, individuals and organizations who helped to make this project a reality:

MAJOR SPONSORS & CONTRIBUTORS
Jules Bender - Grantor of the Building
Elk County Commissioners - Growing Greener II Funding
Senator Joseph Scarnati - Community Revitalization Grant
Representative Dan Surra - Community Revitalization Grant
Dave Jardini & C/G Electrodes
Paula Eddy & the Elk County Community Foundation
Don Valone, Neil Hoffman & Northwest Savings Bank

Mick Armstrong, Kennedy Signs
Kevin Berry & Premier Realty
Aaron Bleggi, National City Bank
Randy Cole, Wal-Mart
Constable's Furniture Store
Tom Coppolo, Coppolo & Coppolo
Jeff Faulk, Faulk Plumbing, Heating & AC
Dave Greene & the City of St. Marys
Joe Haines, Northwest Savings Bank
Heather Hanes
Art Heary & Sons Furniture
Dwight Hoare, Marienstadt President
Mark Jacob, Attorney
David Larkin, American Red Cross
Fritz Lecker, Express Lube
Wes Meyer, Chamber President
Rob Norlin, PA Construction
Mary Petrucci, CNB Bank
Printing Plus
John Salter, The River 98.9
Greg Stauffer, Spectrum Sensors & Controls
Western Home Appliance
Gene Williams & Straub Brewery
Steve Wilson
Bob Yoder, Susquehanna Development
Debbie Young
Your Homeworks

Chamber Board Work Party Prepares New Chamber Office

2008-06-18T08:46:00.004-04:00

"Many hands make light work", or so the saying goes .... and so it was on June 11, as a special Chamber Board Work Party helped prepare the new SMACC offices at 53 St. Marys Street.

First 2008 Summer Concert in St. Marys

2008-06-18T08:37:00.004-04:00

Great music by The Moore Brothers, a beautiful summer evening, and a big turnout made the June 13 Summer Concert in St. Marys a real success!

Scenes From The Third Annual Town-Wide Yard Sale

2008-05-19T13:47:00.004-04:00

St. Marys got into the swing of spring on May 16 & 17 with the Third Annual Town-Wide Yard Sale, sponsored by the St. Marys Area Chamber of Commerce.

20th Annual Women's Recognition Program

2008-05-02T08:46:00.004-04:00

St. Marys Area Chamber of Commerce would like to thank all those involved in making the 20th Annual Women’s Recognition Program, held on April 23 at the St. Marys Country Club, a huge success!

“Wheel & Deal” Game Show Hosts - Wes Meyer & Mark Jacob

Gentlemen Attendants:
• Aaron Bleggi National City Bank
• Kevin Berry PREMIER Realty
• John Salter The River 98.9
• David Larkin American Red Cross
• Greg Stauffer Spectrum Sensors & Controls
• Hal Beimel & Ed Gerg Allstate - Beimel & Gerg Agency
• Joe Haines & Jude Lundy Northwest Savings

Door Prize Sponsors:
2nd Chance Resale Shop * Basket of St. Marys * CNB Bank
Daily Press * Fritz Lecker * Mary Kay Cosmetics - Laura Claypool St. Marys Box Company * St. Marys Country Club * Star Hill Winery Susie’s Shear Perfection * Village Peddler Country Store

Committee:
Amy Cherry * Char Floravit * Kris Kronenwetter * Fritz Lecker
Mary Petrucci * Lisa Salter * Dolly Wehler * Sally Wilson

Easter Happening 2008

2008-03-10T12:49:00.012-04:00

Food, fun, crafts and more got the younger set into the spirit of spring at the Chamber's Easter Happening 2008, held on Saturday, March 8.

The "Easter Chick"

Fritz's Easter Bingo was a hit!

"Are you sure you don't want one more sausage?"

The breakfast was enjoyed by all

The craft projects kept everyone busy

Too much fun for one of the attendees!

The breakfast was enjoyed by all

How many jelly beans are there?

2007 Business of the Year Awards Presented at SMACC's 24th Annual Dinner

2008-02-13T14:03:00.009-05:00

Straub Brewery, Salter Communications take 2007 Business of the Year Honors

Straub Brewery and Salter Communications, SMACC's 2007 Businesses of the Year, were honored at the Chamber's 24th Annual Dinner, held at the Red Fern on Saturday, February 9.

Straub Brewery was named the 2007 Large Business of the Year and Salter Communication received the award for 2007 Small Business of the Year.

The awards were presented by Chamber President Wes Meyer and Chamber Executive Director Sally Wilson.

Also recognized were Sheetz, runner-up for Large Business of the Year, and Village Peddler, runner-up for Small Business of the Year.

Dan Straub accepts Straub Brewery's
2007 Large Business of the Year Award

John Salter accepts Salter Communication's
2007 Small Business of the Year Award

Todd Fitzgerald of the Village Peddler -
Finalist for the Small Business Category

Peggy Faulk & Barb Mauk of Sheetz -
Finalist for the Large Business Category

Annual Dinner Chairperson Char Floravit thanking
the sponsors and committee for their support & hard work

SMACC Welcomes 2008 Board of Directors

2008-01-24T13:15:00.000-05:00

Front Row: Meagan Andrus, Office Secretary, Wes Meyer, President, Sally Wilson, Executive Director/Secretary, Mark Jacob, Vice President, Suzy Newman, Treasurer

Middle Row: Hal Beimel, Greg Stauffer, Char Floravit, Lori Schreiber, Katie Weidenboerner & Mary Petrucci
Back Row: Gene Williams, Jude Lundy, Diane Bressler, John Salter, David Larkin, Kevin Berry & Aaron Bleggi

Absent from Photo: Fritz Lecker, Dean Trinka & Randy Cole

2007 Home Tours & Holiday Mixer held on Sunday, December 2nd

2007-12-05T12:13:00.000-05:00

Despite the dire winter forecast, over 70 area residents boarded school buses for the third annual Chamber Home Tours on Sunday, December 2nd. They were not disappointed as these five homes and businesses were dressed up in their holiday best. The afternoon was topped-off by a delicious buffet at the St. Marys Country Club with Christmas music supplied by Dan Hawkins. All-in-all, a great way to spend an otherwise dreary Sunday afternoon.

John & Becky Pasquinelli Home - 162 Villa Road

John & Amy Reed Home - 370 Brusselles Street

Kaitlin & Eric Beck - 273 Charles Street

Lynch-Green Funeral Home - 151 North Michael Street

Stackpole-Hall Foundation - 44 South St. Marys Street

Holiday Mixer @ St. Marys Country Club

Advent Crafts Workshop

2007-12-05T11:58:00.001-05:00

Pictures from the Advent Craft Workshop
held on Saturday, December 2nd at the Sacred Heart Activity Center

working on crafts

Fritz concentrating on the coffee!

Fritz and Dolly hamming it up!

working on crafts

Making the popular reindeer t-shirts!

The committee & helpers

Straub Brewery in Business Spotlight

2007-11-28T10:24:00.000-05:00

On November 13, 2007, SMACC's Business Spotlight series featured Straub Brewery.

From left: SMACC Vice President Mark Jacob, SMACC President Wes
Meyer, SMACC Executive Director Sally Wilson, and Straub Brewery
President Dan Straub sample the brew from the Eternal Tap.

Touring the Brewery

touring the brewery

enjoying a cold one

A New Tree on the Diamond!!

2007-11-22T18:40:00.000-05:00

A live tree, a beautiful 14' Fraser Fir, now has a permanent home on the Diamond. We would like to thank the following businesses and individuals for their generous contributions that helped to make this dream a reality.

Arnold Wolfe Trust * Dave’s Pro Shop
Morgan AM&T * Burke’s Home Center * Doris Stackpole *
Northwest Savings Bank * C/G Electrodes
First Commonwealth Bank * OSRAM Sylvania
Coldwell Bank - 1 St. Marys Realty * Joe & Sue Meyer
St. Marys Auto Body * CSB Bank *
Lynch Radkowski Funeral Home * The Red Fern *
Cunningham Trucking * Mark Jacob, Attorney at Law

The picture below show the journey of the Diamond Memorial Tree, from the field where it was grown to the place of honor on the Diamond where it now lives.

Light Up Night 2007

2007-11-22T18:13:00.000-05:00

Light Up Night 2007, held on November 16, was a wonderful kick-off for the holiday season in the St. Marys Area!! Our thanks to Allstate Insurance/Biemel & Gerg Agency, Calla's Custom Logo Wear, Morgan AM&T, and St. Marys Pharmacy for sponsoring the Light Up Night activites, and to the City of St. Marys for providing free parking.

New tree with lights

Santa arrives!
Romie Secco & the Dietz Boys provide entertainment

Santa hearing a list of requests!

The hay ride was popular despite the cold!

A great night for a hayride

A long line to see Santa!

Waiting to see Santa

Chamber, Marienstadt & EDC to have new home!

2007-10-16T11:08:00.000-04:00

MOVING TO NEW QUARTERS - Front row: Ray Klaiber St. Marys Area EDC Executive Director; Wes Meyer Chamber President; Sally Wilson Chamber and Marienstadt Executive Director; Tom Fledderman & Steve Skok, Marienstadt Board; Kevin Berry & Diane Bressler, Chamber Board Back row: Tom Wagner, Mark Jacob Chamber Vice President; David Greene City Manager; David Larkin, Chamber Board

California Businessman Donates Downtown Building; Groups Will Renovate and Relocate

A luncheon was held on Thursday, October 4th at Gunners to announce the recent acquisition by the Marienstadt Corporation of the former "Choice store" in downtown St. Marys.

Jules Bender, a businessman from Santa Barbara, California, had the property listed with local realtor Kevin Berry of Premier Realty. When he was unable to sell the property at the desired price, he inquired about the
possibility of donating the building to a local non-profit organization.

Kevin referred him to Sally Wilson, Executive Director of the St. Marys Area Chamber of Commerce and Marienstadt Corporation. The Marienstadt Corporation, the downtown revitalization group, completed the necessary paperwork, and the transaction became official on September 28th.

The building, located at 53 S. St. Marys Street, upon renovation, will provide permanent office space for the Marienstadt Corporation, St. Marys Area Chamber of Commerce and the St. Marys Area Economic Development Corporation.

A tour of the building was given after the luncheon.

7th Annual Chamber Golf Outing held at Bavarian Hills

2007-10-03T09:11:00.001-04:00

The 7th Annual St. Marys Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing, sponsored by WalMart, was held on a picture-perfect fall day on Thursday, September 20 at the Bavarian Hills Golf Course with 72 golfers participating. Taking 1st Place with a low net score of 55 on a match of cards was the Northwest Savings team of Tom Fledderman, Pat Struble, Jeff Shaffer and Rick Emmert. 2nd Place finishers, also with a 55, were the Morgan AM&T team of Brian Guido, Ron Meyer, Bob Easton & Brian Shepard. Coming in 3rd was the Elk Regional Health Center team of Max Brady, Dave Nedzinski, Tom Kerchinski and Joe Gasbarre.

Skill prizes were awarded to: Devin Brock for Closest to the Pin on #6, Mary Meyer for Longest Drive (Ladies) on #11, Tim Smith for Longest Drive (Men) on #5, Scott Dahl for Longest Drive on #14 (Men) and Steve Kronenwetter for the Longest Putt on #17. After an afternoon of great golf and near perfect weather, the golfers were treated to a delicious steak dinner by the Bavarian Hills staff and some wonderful prizes compliments of the St. Marys Chamber and numerous business sponsors. The Hole-In-One Prize was sponsored by Stoltz of St. Marys and National City Bank.

Wing Fling 2007

2007-09-18T11:21:00.001-04:00

The 2007 Wing Fling Committee

Front Row: Donna Nelson, Sally Wilson, (rubber chicken),
Greg Stauffer, Jude Lundy, Heather Hanes. Back row: David
Larkin, Mark Jacob, Randy Cole,Chairperson Kevin O'Leary,
Wes Meyer. Not pictured: Diane Bressler, John Salter,
Lori Schreiber, Frank Straub, Aaron Bleggi

The Winning Teams

2007 Peoples' Choice Winner: Dino's Pace
Runner-up: Tailgaters

2007 Judge's Choice Winner: The Hills
Runner-up: CMF

The Wing Eating Contest

Wing Eating Contest Participants:
Rich Schneider, Hootinanny; Chris "Bubba" Lenz, The Hills;
Jason Miller, Dino's Place; Frank Jovenitti, East Branch River Restaurant; Gregg "Beefy" Samick, the CMF

Wing Eating Contest Winners: (from left)
2nd place, Rich Schneider; 1st place, Chris Lenz;
3rd place, Gregg Samick

Wing Eating Contest 1st Place Finisher
Chris "Bubba" Lenz, representing The Hills,
with Mark Jacob Contest Judge

Wing Eating Contest 2nd Place Finisher
Rich Schneider, representing the Hootinanny, with
Mark Jacob Contest Judge

Wing Eating Contest 3rd Place Finisher
Gregg "Beefy" Samick representing the CMF, with
Mark Jacob Contest Judge

The Judges

Judges: Matt Quesenberry, Fr. Eric, and Katie Weidenboerner

Judges: Katie Weidenboerner, Dan Surra,
Bob Grumley & Don Wilhelm

Judges: Steve Skok and Dan Freeburg

Wapiti Woods Hosts "Business in the Wilds"

2007-07-13T10:42:00.000-04:00

SMACC congratulates member Wapiti Woods on the success of their "Business in the Wilds" event, held on Thursday, July 12. The event features tours of Wapiti Woods, along with wine tasting, displays by local artists, and much more.

Independence Day Celebration 2007

2007-07-05T12:37:00.000-04:00

The bounce house was a popular spot for kids on

Tuesday evening at the St. Marys Country Club!

A large crowd enjoyed the concert by
Smokin' Joe and the Wild Horse Band.
Special thanks to Country Fair!

A great show once again by Vince & his crew from Starfire!

Women's Recognition Luncheon & "Fashion Frenzy"

2007-04-25T17:16:00.000-04:00

The 19th Annual Women's Recognition Luncheon and "Fashion Frenzy" was held at the St. Marys Country Club on Wednesday, April 25. Sponsored by the St. Marys Area Chamber of Commerce Commission for Women's Development & the Young Professionals of Elk County, the event featured the latest fashions presented by Fashion Bug, Slip On Appeal, and Wal-Mart.

David helps with serving the ladies drinks

Dolly shows off her "plunging neckline"

The Chamber President gets a "sweet" job

The group enjoys a delicious lunch

Mary models one of the "frenzied fashions"

Char in her "eyelet" jacket

Gabe & Rylee are set for the beach!

The models accept a round of applause for a job well done

Easter Happening - A Hoppin' Good Time!

2007-03-26T13:29:00.000-04:00

There was fun for everyone at the Easter Happening, held on Saturday, March 24 at the Sacred Heart Activity Center. With a delicious breakfast, crafts for the children, and visits from the Easter Bunny and Chick, it was a perfect way to welcome spring!

SMACC 2007 Annual Dinner

2007-03-12T12:15:00.000-04:00

Incoming SMACC President Wes Meyer presents
gift to outgoing president Kevin O'Leary

SMACC Large Business of the Year Award Winner
Morgan AM & T

SMACC Small Business of the Year Award winner
St. Marys Auto Body

Chamber members enjoying the Casino Night fun

Holiday House Tour & Mixer - Dec. 10, 2006

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Local Historian Ray Beimel conducting
the tour at the Benedictine Priory

Monica Radkowski provided many interesting details

from the perspective of both home owner and tour guide
in regards to the former Hauber home

Monica's talents were also evident
in her depiction of Bethlehem

Hauber Home - 169 Center Street -
Home of Lou & Monica Radkowski

Wes Meyer provides some insight

on the former WG Bauer home, now the
Richard & Priscilla Phillips home at 348 Center Street

The Heindl Home - 545 Center Street -
now the home of Ken & Janet Gabler

Sr. Kathleen greets the tour group
at the St. Joseph Monastery

Sr. Roberta shares details about the Chapel

Scenes from the Mixer

Barb & Kathy of the Village Peddler -
Food and refreshments were enjoyed by all!!!

"How Many Candy Canes" Contest Winner

2006-12-05T11:15:00.000-05:00

Phillip Hanes, Winner of the "Guess How
Many Candy Canes!" contest. There were
304 candy canes in the container and
Phillip's winning guess was 300!

Gunners Holiday Party

2006-12-05T11:08:00.000-05:00

Great food and good friends set the tone
for festive fun At Gunners St. Nicholas party!

2006 Advent Craft Workshop

2006-12-05T10:55:00.000-05:00

Santa's littlest helpers made crafts and gifts
at the December, 2006 Advent Craft Workshop,
Sponsored by SMACC

Scenes from Light Up Night 2006

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Wing Fling 2006

2006-09-19T17:36:00.000-04:00

2006 Wing Fling Winners

Judge's Choice

1st Place: East Branch River Restaurant

Runner Up: The Hills Restaurant

People's Choice

1st Place: Dino's Place

Runner Up: CMF Club

Set-up for the big event

Even Dino got into the act!

The Prez with his bone buckets

Our Judges do a great job!
Waiting for Wings

Time to eat!

Farmer's Market

2006-08-29T20:33:00.000-04:00

Farmer's Market in downtown St. Marys draws large crowd!

Congratulations!!

2006-05-22T12:12:00.000-04:00

Northern Tier Settlement Services, Inc. recently held ribbon cutting ceremonies and an Open House at their new location at 204 Chestnut Street. The Chamber wishes them all the best in their new venture.

Easter Happening

2006-04-12T09:46:00.000-04:00

The Chamber-sponsored Easter Happening held on Saturday, April 8th at the Franklin Center in Downtown St. Marys was a "hopping" success!

The event included Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Tommy Jon's, Pictures by Minds Eye Photography and Easter craft projects for kids of all ages. As the photos show, a good time was had by all that attended.

Our thanks to everyone that helped in any way. This includes: Chris and Holly of Mind's Eye Photography for the great job taking pictures of all the kids; DD's Bakery for supplying the cookies and frosting; Mandy Woelfel and Mary Petrucci and who were wonderful as Easter Bunny and the Chick! (and to Shelly O'Hara for making the adorable costumes); Katie Hake, Amy Brunner, Jackie Woelfel, Kelli Cheatle and David Larkin of the Young Professionals Organization for all their help manning the tables and doing anything and everything we asked of them (we couldn't have done it without you!); Erica Hayes for printing all the photos; Monica Radkowski for running the "jelly bean contest"; Fritz Lecker for organizing all of the craft projects and Express Lube for donating all the supplies; John Salter of 98.9 The River for the great publicity; and anyone else who helped with this event..

The Easter Bunny and The Chick were on hand for photos and fun

Winner of the Jelly Bean Counting Contest was Melina Fox, 2 year old daughter of Gina and Sam Fox of St. Marys. She guessed 2245 - the actual number of jelly beans was 2242

Posing with the Easter Bunny

The Chick & friends at breakfast

How many jelly beans in the jar??!

There were activities for all

A young Easter Cookie decorator

Waiting to see the Easter Bunny

Tons of Easter fun!

2006 Annual Dinner

2006-03-06T15:18:00.000-05:00

David Jardini of C/G Electrodes accepts the "Business of the Year" Award

2006-03-06T15:17:00.000-05:00

Representatives of C/G Electrodes and the St. Marys Area Chamber of Commerce

2006-03-06T15:16:00.001-05:00

Mike Geitner presents David Jardini of C/G Electrodes with the 1st Annual "Business of the Year" Award

2006-03-06T15:16:00.000-05:00

Casino Night

2006-03-06T15:15:00.000-05:00

Casino Night

2006-03-06T15:14:00.001-05:00

The Salty Dogs provided the entertainment for the evening

2006-03-06T15:14:00.000-05:00

Greg and Kevin discuss the finer points of "Hi/Low"

2006-03-06T15:12:00.000-05:00

Casino Night

2006-03-06T15:10:00.000-05:00

Mark contemplates his bid on one of the auction items

2006-03-06T15:09:00.001-05:00

Wes as auctioneer!

2006-03-06T15:09:00.000-05:00

The dinner crowd

2006-03-06T15:08:00.000-05:00

St. Marys Area Chamber of Commerce Home Decorating Contest

2005-12-27T16:46:00.000-05:00

The following houses for have been nominated for the St. Marys Area Chamber of Commerce Home Decorating Contest. To vote for a house, simply make a donation to the Chamber's Christmas Lighting Fund in the name of one of these homes. Donations can be mailed or dropped off at the Chamber office at 4 Franklin Center.

2005-12-27T16:45:00.000-05:00

Mark & Shirley Hoffman - 1024 Earth Road

2005-12-27T16:43:00.000-05:00

Sandy Mattivi - 102 Laurel Lane, Kersey

2005-12-27T16:42:00.000-05:00

John & Linda Himes - 118 Lovers Lane, Kersey

2005-12-27T16:41:00.000-05:00

Dan & Lisa Detsch - 179 Taft Road

2005-12-26T08:30:00.000-05:00

Phil & Amy Popielski - 134 Valley Road

2005-12-26T08:27:00.000-05:00

Aaron Venne - 559 Maurus Street

2005-12-26T08:26:00.000-05:00

Bill & Penny Mills - 234 N. St. Marys Street

2005-12-26T08:24:00.000-05:00

Laverne Kreckel - 1044 Windfall Road

2005-12-19T08:18:00.000-05:00

1791 Bucktail Road

2005-12-19T08:16:00.000-05:00

Phil & Amy Popielski
134 Valley Road

2005-12-19T08:15:00.001-05:00

Dan & Lisa Detsch
179 Taft Road

2005-12-19T08:15:00.000-05:00

Bill & Penny Mills
234 N. St. Marys Street

2005-12-19T08:13:00.000-05:00

Laverne Kreckel
1044 Windfall Road

2005-12-19T08:12:00.001-05:00

Sandy Mattivi
102 Laurel Lane, Kersey

2005-12-19T08:12:00.000-05:00

Aaron Venne
559 Maurus Street

2005-12-19T08:10:00.000-05:00

John & Linda Himes
118 Lovers Lane, Kersey

2005-12-19T08:09:00.000-05:00

Mark and Shirley Hoffman
1024 Earth Road

Historic Christmas House Tour and Holiday Mixer

2005-12-14T12:39:00.000-05:00

The St. Marys Area Chamber of Commerce and Marienstadt Corporation held a Historic Christmas House Tour and Holiday Mixer on Sunday, December 11. Over 80 attendees spent an enjoyable afternoon touring six historic homes and buildings before finishing the day with some delicious food and refreshments at Gunners Restaurant.

Matt & Mary Jo Herzing's Home

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The Willows

2005-12-14T12:30:00.001-05:00

Towne House Inn

2005-12-14T12:30:00.000-05:00

Clark & Fritz Lecker's Home

2005-12-14T12:29:00.001-05:00

Clark & Fritz Lecker's Home

2005-12-14T12:29:00.000-05:00

Old Charm Bed & Breakfast

2005-12-14T12:27:00.001-05:00

Bob & Jane Hoare's Home