Glendale Industrial Development Association

08/28/2026

Last evening, the Glendale Valley area had the absolute pleasure of welcoming three incredibly knowledgeable professionals, Erica Kopera, Katie Whysong, and Stephanie Winegard. They hosted an informative, deep-dive session breaking down the ins and outs of small business loans. Navigating funding can be tough, but they provided clear and accessible solutions for our local entrepreneurs! Thank you to everyone who joined us, and a special thank you to Erica, Katie, and Stephanie from First Commonwealth Bank for investing their time and knowledge into our community’s growth. 💼🚀

08/26/2026

📈 Get ready to maximize your marketing and mobilize your community—even on a tight budget! Join the GIDA for another 🧠Mind Your Business🧠 presentation focusing entirely on Marketing and Volunteerism! 🤝✨

This dynamic session is tailor-made for local nonprofits and small business owners who want to amplify their impact. We are bringing in two powerhouse experts, Larissa and Megan, who share nearly 30 years of combined experience across banking, marketing, social media strategy, and community reinvestment.

Larissa and Megan will strip away the complex theory to hand you practical, real-world blueprints on:

💡 Balancing creative marketing ideas with limited budgets
📊 Measuring and demonstrating real return on investment (ROI)
🌐 Building genuine, lasting community partnerships
🔥 Strengthening your volunteer recruitment to build a dedicated team

🎙️Featured Speakers: Larissa Murphy and Megan Detwiler, First Commonwealth Bank
🎟️Admission: FREE
📍Where: Reade Township Building
⏱️When: September 1st | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
🥪Meal: Provided!

Stop trying to figure it out alone. Come learn from the pros, network with fellow community leaders, and walk away with a clear action plan.

👉 RSVP today: https://form.jotform.com/261203944144148

08/26/2026

Community members spent their evening sharpening leadership and governance skills at tonight’s Mind Your Business presentation! 🧠

The session focused entirely on Robert’s Rules of Order, presented by local attorney Heather Bozovich, Esquire. Parliamentary procedure can often feel overwhelming, but Heather broke down everything from motion mastery to meeting compliance in a way that was incredibly practical and easy to apply. Thank you to Heather for such an informative session! ⚖️

Join us Thursday for this week’s second Mind Your Business presentation - Small Business Loans & Municipality Loans & Grants! Register here:
https://form.jotform.com/261203944144148

08/20/2026

Free in-person business classes. SIGN UP HERE FOR FREE: https://form.jotform.com/261203944144148

08/16/2026

🚀 Big news, GIDA community! Mark your calendars for Tuesday, August 25th to master the ultimate secret weapon for confident board decisions: Robert's Rules of Order! 📜

💥Join us in welcoming Heather L. Bozovich, Esquire for this session in the Mind Your Business Lecture Series! 🧠 Heather is an accomplished local attorney specializing in municipal law and governance. She will help you unlock smooth meetings, flawless compliance, and rock-solid decision-making. ⚖️✨

What you will walk away with:
🗺️ The Compliance Roadmap: Learn to build a powerful culture of strong stewardship.
📖 Robert’s Rules Demystified: Discover the core principles that keep meetings fair and efficient.
👑 Chairperson Secrets: Master the exact responsibilities of a Board Chair during live debates.
📋 Agenda & Motion Mastery: Get practical tips on structuring agendas and handling motions like a pro.
📚 BONUS: A free Robert's Rules of Order book!

🎙️ Featured Speaker: Heather L. Bozovich, Esquire
🎟️ Admission: FREE
📍 Where: Reade Township Building
⌚️ When: Tuesday, August 25th | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
🥪 Food: Provided!

Don't miss out on transforming the way your organization runs!
👉 RSVP Today:

Please click the link to complete this form.

08/12/2026

Tonight’s Mind Your Business presentation offered valuable insight into the importance of business insurance and tailoring policies to specific business needs and sizes. Thanks to local insurance professional, Kurt Shingledecker, for leading this session and sharing his experience and knowledge with the group!

07/30/2026

WE'VE RESCHEDULED SMALL BUSINESS LOANS & MUNICIPAL LOANS AND GRANTS! PLEASE UPDATE YOUR CALENDARS!
**If you had already registered for this session prior to the date change, there is no need to register again.**

📞 CALLING ALL LOCAL BUSINESSES & MUNICIPALITIES! 📞
Join us for the Glendale Industrial Development Association’s fifth presentation in our 🧠 MIND YOUR BUSINESS 🧠 lecture series:
SMALL BUSINESS LOANS & MUNICIPAL LOANS AND GRANTS!

Led by two seasoned First Commonwealth Bank professionals, this information session will give you the know-how needed to make the most informed financial decisions for your unique situation.
Participants of this session should expect these 🔑 takeaways:

🤓 Better understand today’s funding opportunities & eligibility requirements
✍️ Prepare stronger, more competitive applications
📈 Effectively manage funds after receipt

🎙️ Featured Speakers: Erika Kopera & Katie Whysong (First Commonwealth Bank)
🎟️ Admission: FREE
📍 Where: Reade Township Building
⌚️ When: Thursday, August 27th | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
🥪Meal: Provided

Don’t miss this chance to unlock new financial opportunities for your business or community! Sign up here:

Please click the link to complete this form.

07/28/2026

Our Mind Your Business session tonight has been cancelled due to the local flooding. We will post when we have a new date and time! Stay safe.