JARI helps Johnstown-area founders fuel their ideas

A proud partner to Startup Alleghenies, Johnstown Area Regional Industries is a non-profit economic development organization that has been a devoted partner of the business community in Cambria and Somerset Counties since 1974. JARI’s Blake Fleegle serves as Startup Alleghenies’ Entrepreneurial Coach for Cambria County.

JARI’s experienced team works to assist companies of all sizes, from start-ups to mature businesses and are leaders in economic and workforce development providing value-added services and connections to the right people in government, commercial lending, equity investing, real estate and other regional, state and federal economic development groups.

JARI Vice President Michele Clapper says that each client receives assistance tailored to their needs.“We want to continue to be the resource for companies and businesses in our area. We provide coaching, financing and tech assistance to the clients. We want to hold their hand through the whole process. We don’t have a cookie cutter approach– they get a customized approach based on where they are and what they need.”

Startup Alleghenies helps startup and emerging small businesses succeed by providing free coaching to entrepreneurs in Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fulton, Huntingdon and Somerset counties. To access personal, one-on-one support from a coach in your county, including guidance, resources, tools and networking opportunities, sign up at startupalleghenies.com.