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The Fountains Group to Open Luxury Memory Care Facility in Latrobe With Ribbion Cutting on March 4
LATROBE, Pa. — The Fountains Group announces the opening of its newest luxury memory care community, as a part of The Fountains at Latrobe Luxury Senior Care, LLC, which opened last year. The new 15,000-square-foot Secured Dementia Unit is specifically designed and licensed to provide personalized care in a resort-style setting with activity rooms and memory rooms for residents with Dementia and/or Memory Loss. The facility is located at 317 Starlight Court and scheduled to open March 1, 2026. A
Registration for Saint Vincent’s annual PreK-12 academic summer program underway
2026 Challenge Program June 14-19; registration closes May 31 LATROBE, PA – Registration for the 2026 edition of Saint Vincent College’s popular Challenge Program, a STEM-based, immersive, academic summer program for students from PreK to grade 12, will close on Sunday, May 31. Space is limited and registration will close prior to May 31 if full. Earlybird registration at a larger discount than usually offered is available through March 15. Complete information on the 2026 SVC Challenge Program,
“Aviation Careers Night” set for March 18 at Saint Vincent
LATROBE, PA – Saint Vincent College will host “Aviation Careers Night” from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, inside the Fred M. Rogers Center on campus. “The event is open to anyone interested in exploring the multiple opportunities in the aviation industry, including piloting,” said Dr. Michael Urick, C’04, dean of the Alex G. McKenna School of Business, Economics and Government at Saint Vincent College. “We're really excited to welcome an expert group of speakers and panelists to share their
Community, Confidence & Crowns: 2026 Banana Split Princess Pageant Set for April 26
LATROBE, PA — The 2026 Banana Split Princess Pageant will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at Robindale Auditorium in Latrobe, celebrating leadership, confidence, and community involvement among local youth. The annual pageant is presented by the Greater Latrobe-Laurel Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce as part of the lead-up to the Great American Banana Split Celebration this August. Participants will have the opportunity to showcase their communication skills, poise, and commitment to community
Building A Profitable Beauty Salon Through Better Money Management
Beauty salons operate at the intersection of creativity and commerce. A successful salon must balance client experience, staff compensation, inventory control, and cash flow management — all while staying profitable in a competitive service industry. Financial management is not just about tracking money; it shapes pricing, hiring decisions, and long-term growth.Key Financial Takeaways Track revenue by service category to identify your most profitable treatments. Separate fixed and variable costs to
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Grace Bible Academy Announces Spring Musical and Local Advertising Opportunities
Grace Bible Academy Announces Spring Musical “Stars in Their Courses” Grace Bible Academy will present its annual spring musical, Stars in Their Courses, with performances taking place Thursday, March 26; Friday, March 27; Saturday, March 28; and Sunday, March 29, 2026, in Bradenville. The production will feature students from multiple grade levels (grades K–12) and represents months of preparation in music, drama, set design, and technical production. The event is expected to draw approximately 500
Saint Vincent College announces 2026 Wimmer Scholarship Competition winners
LATROBE, PA – Saint Vincent College is pleased to announce that five college-bound students have been awarded scholarships due to their distinguished performance in the College’s 45th annual Wimmer Scholarship Competition. The total value of the five scholarships is more than $1 million. Two students tied for first place: Anthony Poole, a senior at Franklin Regional Senior High School in Murrysville, and Angela Yeung, a senior at Mount de Sales Academy in Catonsville, Maryland. They were each
Pack your bags: Chamber announces two international trips — Central Europe in & Costa Rica
[LATROBE, PA] – The Greater Latrobe-Laurel Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce is inviting members, friends, and community travelers to see the world together with two unforgettable international trips on the horizon — and the excitement is already building. Since launching its international travel program with a trip to Egypt in 2022, the Chamber has continued to prove that exploring the world is better together. Most recently, travelers journeyed through the Galápagos, Ecuador, and Peru in October
Simple Efficiency Upgrades That Help Small Teams Do More
Small businesses in the Greater Latrobe–Laurel Valley region often juggle tight margins, limited staff, and rising expectations from customers. Yet the path to smoother operations doesn’t always require sweeping change. Sometimes, a few targeted improvements can unlock significant gains in productivity and capacity. Learn below about: Practical, immediately usable efficiency levers for small teams Ways to reduce recurring friction in daily operations Steps to streamline workflows without large
2020 Banana Split Celebration Dates Announcement
Latrobe, Pa. (September 2019) — It is with great pleasure that the Greater Latrobe - Laurel Valley Chamber of Commerce announces August 21-23 as the date of the 2020 Great American Banana Split Celebration. Highlights of the 2019 celebration included the first Banana Split Princess Pageant, a third stage, blood drive, big banana car, an over 21 area, goat yoga, and expanded activity schedule for kids and adults. It is estimated that 12,000 people attended over the course of the three day event as Latrobe
GLLV Neighborhood Visitor & Information Center Traffic Continues to Increase
The Greater Latrobe-Laurel Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Neighborhood Visitor & Information Center is many things to many people. It is a bright, shiny tribute to the businesses and people of the area. It’s a showcase for history and memorabilia from the area. The VIC has proven to be ground zero for business transactions between members. And yes, it’s the home of the chamber staff that has constantly created buzz and excitement within the new GLLV organization. “I’ve been in a lot of chambers offices and
