July Business Chronicle reveals the power of Athena

MERCER COUNTY July 07, 2008 01:40 am

— Here’s what you’ll find in the July issue of the Mercer County Business Chronicle, which appears free inside the June 30 edition of The Herald:

-- COVER STORY: Once a myth, the power of Athena now works wonder for a woman-owned business
Darla Motta, co-owner a Grove City-area Legacy Banquet and Conference Center and Hog Wild BBQ and More, is getting a year of free mentoring from a variety of business and experts who aim to help take her businesses to the next level.
Through the local Athena PowerLink program, Mrs. Motta will receive professional advice in areas such as finances, law, marketing, advertising, employee/management issues and even stress managment
-- NEW IN TOWN: Based on previous work experience, three professionals saw a desperate need for local drug-rehabilitation services. They’re now helping meet those needs with Rainbow Recovery Center near Mercer.
-- BEHIND THE WHEEL The redesigned Dodge Grand Caravan sports a new look, better ride and even has swivel seats and a removable table.
-- MONEY GUIDE Starting a business begins with choosing the appropriate type of corporate entity it should be, protecting you and the business and creating the most-favorable tax situation.
-- MEDICAL PULSE Primary Health Network takes to the road with a new mobile medical van. Sharon Regional adds a genetics-counseling program to its cancer services. UPMC Horizon expands its medical-imaging abilities.
-- IT’S YOUR MARKET: Starbucks “gets it,” and any smart business owner also should let his customers know that he understands things from his customers’ perspective.
-- EXECUTIVE PROFILE Lew Kachulis integrates industry savvy with a concern for clients and the community to spark growth in downtown Sharon.
-- HONOR ROLL The Shenango Valley Chamber of Commerce graduates its latest class of the community’s next generation of leaders. First National Bank is honored for community investment and service.
-- CHAMBER HONORS The Mercer Area Chamber of Commerce names its Citizen and Business of the Year. The Shenango Valley chamber bestows its 2008 Phoenix Awards.

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