JARI

JARI 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 primary territory is the Greater Johnstown area, which encompasses Cambria and Somerset Counties. We also offer various business assistance programs to other portions of Southwestern Pennsylvania, particularly in Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional District. JARI provides a comprehensive suite of customized, mostly no-cost business co...

JARI 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 primary territory is the Greater Johnstown area, which encompasses Cambria and Somerset Counties. We also offer various business assistance programs to other portions of Southwestern Pennsylvania, particularly in Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional District. JARI provides a comprehensive suite of customized, mostly no-cost business counseling services designed to help you start a business or take the company you already have to the next level. Whether your need is in the area of: Financing & Incentives - JARI's professional staff can help you identify loans, grants or other investment vehicles for land acquisition, building construction, equipment, inventory, research and development, working capital or other expenses. Entrepreneurial Development - JARI can help existing and would-be small business owners achieve their goals by assisting with everything from writing a business plan to navigating key state, local, and federal agencies to lining up low-interest financing. Government Contracting (PTAC) - The JARI Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) will guide you through any and every aspect of contracting whether you’re a novice that needs everything or an expert with a specific question. Site Assistance - Whether you are seeking to start a business, relocate, or grow your company from a larger facility, JARI can assist you in identifying existing office and production space, as well as land for new construction. Workforce Development - Whether your need is recruiting qualified staff, accessing industry-specific training programs for your workers, or providing displaced workers with transferable skills to get them back on the job, JARI has the resources and experienced personnel to provide customized workforce development programs for your individual business.