Business & Merchant
- Last Updated on Friday, 31 May 2013 23:14
A great evening of recognition, celebration and honor for a business and two individuals of our community marked another successful event for the Greater Rostraver Chamber.
 The 2013 GRC Honorees: (Seated)- Dr. Michelle Bartus and Dr. Peter Nelson. (Standing)- John Maisch and Jim Fowler.
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The annual Recognition Dinner was held at the Willow Room in Rostraver Twp on Thursday, April 18, 2013. With 108 guests in attendance, GRC President Keith Peer served as the Master of Ceremonies. The Chamber expanded their honor of one individual to three separate categories several years ago. The Honorees for this year were Valley Veterinary Services as the Business of the Year, John Maisch as the Volunteer of the Year and Jim Fowler as the Young Professional of the Year.
The selection of Business of the Year uses specific criteria of outstanding community support, involvement and leadership in the community. Dr. Frank Bartus opened Mon Valley Veterinarian on Route 201in 1963. His daughter, Michelle Bartus, and her husband, Dr. Peter Nelson, celebrate 50 years of business in the same location and 29 years in the veterinary business together as husband and wife. Valley Veterinary Service was the first American Animal Hospital Association approved veterinary facility in the area, having gone through a rigorous inspection program to bear the prestigious title “AAHA Approved” in 2006.
The Chamber has many volunteers from different segments of businesses and/or organizations. Our selection of John Maisch was recognition of his many commitments and achievements through the years. Our honoree graduated from Ohio University in 1954 and moved on to serve as lieutenant in the army for two years. Then he began a career with General Motors Corp. His last assignment was Director of Salary Personnel at GM’s Technical Center in Warren, Michigan, where he retired in 1987 after 33 years of service. He moved to Rostraver in 1993 when he married Barbara. Where ever he resided, he became involved with the community and church services. Of his many commitments, his volunteer work with Jefferson Regional Hospital, Rostraver Public Library and Concord United Methodist Church stand out.
Our Young Professional of the Year honoree, Jim Fowler, was selected for recognition for his success and continued growth in the business world and our communities. Jim is a graduate of Belle Vernon Area High School and earned his undergrad degree in accounting from the University of Pittsburgh in 2004. He then went on to obtain his Master’s degree in Business Education from Robert Morris and graduated in 2005. Jim has operated his local lawn care business for the past 13 years and purchased McShane’s Florist and Greenhouse in 2007. He recently expanded the business when he added the wine shop featuring wines from Allegheny Winery in Sheffield, PA.
Each of our honorees carries the qualities and traits that allow them to achieve their goals. Like many, their roads to success have some detours but their drive and determination set them apart. All in attendance can agree that the evening was filled with pride, tears and laughter.
Special recognition to the following for their contribution of time and talent: Keith Peer, Master of Ceremonies; Jennifer Condeluppi (Snapshot 47 Photography), Event Photos; Jody Moebius, Bernie Zunic, Cathy Yurkovich and Deb Puglia, Registration; Chris Radziwon (BeeGraphix), Honor Plaques; Pat Alberts and Assistant, Maureen Dimitroff (Mon Valley Hospital), Invitations and mailing; Judi Robbins, Invocation; Gina C. Lynn, GRC Director for her valued commitment and assistance; Willow Room, outstanding dinner and service.
The selection of Business of the Year uses specific criteria of outstanding community support, involvement and leadership in the community. Dr. Frank Bartus opened Mon Valley Veterinarian on Route 201in 1963. His daughter, Michelle Bartus, and her husband, Dr. Peter Nelson, celebrate 50 years of business in the same location and 29 years in the veterinary business together as husband and wife. Valley Veterinary Service was the first American Animal Hospital Association approved veterinary facility in the area, having gone through a rigorous inspection program to bear the prestigious title “AAHA Approved” in 2006.
The Chamber has many volunteers from different segments of businesses and/or organizations. Our selection of John Maisch was recognition of his many commitments and achievements through the years. Our honoree graduated from Ohio University in 1954 and moved on to serve as lieutenant in the army for two years. Then he began a career with General Motors Corp. His last assignment was Director of Salary Personnel at GM’s Technical Center in Warren, Michigan, where he retired in 1987 after 33 years of service. He moved to Rostraver in 1993 when he married Barbara. Where ever he resided, he became involved with the community and church services. Of his many commitments, his volunteer work with Jefferson Regional Hospital, Rostraver Public Library and Concord United Methodist Church stand out.
Our Young Professional of the Year honoree, Jim Fowler, was selected for recognition for his success and continued growth in the business world and our communities. Jim is a graduate of Belle Vernon Area High School and earned his undergrad degree in accounting from the University of Pittsburgh in 2004. He then went on to obtain his Master’s degree in Business Education from Robert Morris and graduated in 2005. Jim has operated his local lawn care business for the past 13 years and purchased McShane’s Florist and Greenhouse in 2007. He recently expanded the business when he added the wine shop featuring wines from Allegheny Winery in Sheffield, PA.
Each of our honorees carries the qualities and traits that allow them to achieve their goals. Like many, their roads to success have some detours but their drive and determination set them apart. All in attendance can agree that the evening was filled with pride, tears and laughter.
Special recognition to the following for their contribution of time and talent: Keith Peer, Master of Ceremonies; Jennifer Condeluppi (Snapshot 47 Photography), Event Photos; Jody Moebius, Bernie Zunic, Cathy Yurkovich and Deb Puglia, Registration; Chris Radziwon (BeeGraphix), Honor Plaques; Pat Alberts and Assistant, Maureen Dimitroff (Mon Valley Hospital), Invitations and mailing; Judi Robbins, Invocation; Gina C. Lynn, GRC Director for her valued commitment and assistance; Willow Room, outstanding dinner and service.
