Business briefcase 12-21-14
Nominations sought
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Pittsburgh District Office is accepting nominations for three year-end awards: Small Business Person of the Year, Exporter of the Year and Young Entrepreneur of the Year. Entries must be submitted online or to the Pittsburgh District Office by 3 p.m. Jan. 5.
Local winners will be lauded at their place of business with ceremonies held in conjunction with National Small Business Week in May. For more information and nomination forms, visit online at http://awards.sba.gov or contact Janet Heyl at 412-395-6560 ext. 103 or janet.heyl@sba.gov.
Store launched
Advance Auto Parts Inc. recently opened its first store in Masontown. The store, located at 2175 McClellandtown Road, offers a wide range of parts and recognized national brands, as well as several free services. Customers may drop off used motor oil and batteries at the store for recycling. The store is open from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Hospital recognized
Monongahela Valley Hospital (MVH) was recognized recently as a 2013 Top Performer on Key Quality Measures by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in the United States.
The hospital was recognized for attaining and sustaining excellence in accountability measure performance for heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia and surgical care. MVH was one of 1,224 hospitals in the United States to achieve the 2013 Top Performer distinction.
Office opened
Home Instead Senior Care, an independently owned and operated company that is part of an international franchise network, recently opened an office at 2 West Main Street in Uniontown to serve seniors in Fayette and Greene counties. Home Instead Senior Care provides services to senior citizens in private or rental residences, assisted-living communities and other care centers.
The office’s services are designed to help seniors as they age. The company’s CAREGivers provide personal and Alzheimer’s care, as well as companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, errands and shopping services that can help seniors remain independent. For more information, call 724-438-3262 or visit online at www.homeinstead.com/793.
Physician awarded
The Pennsylvania Chapter of the American College of Physicians (ACP) recently presented Allegheny General Hospital internal medicine physician Dr. James J. Reilly with the Laureate Award, the highest honor offered by the ACP. The award is presented to Fellows and Masters of the college who demonstrate by their example and conduct a commitment to excellence in medical care, education, research and service to their community, their chapter and the ACP.
Reilly, of Mt. Lebanon, joined Allegheny General Hospital as an attending physician in 1983. In addition to a clinical practice, he has been involved in educating residents and has received numerous awards for his teaching. He has also served as the vice chairman of medicine and the general medicine division chief of Allegheny General. The Pennsylvania Chapter of the ACP is the state’s largest professional medical organization with 7,400 members.
Dog licensing
The state Department of Agriculture announced that state residents can now purchase 2015 dog licenses from their county treasurers. State law requires all dogs three months and older to be licensed by Jan. 1 of each year. The dog license application requests owner contact information and details about the dog, including name, age, breed and color.
An annual dog license is $8.50, or $6.50 if the animal is spayed or neutered. Lifetime licenses are available for dogs that have permanent identification like a microchip or tattoo. Older adults and people with disabilities may be eligible for discounts. For more information, visit online at www.licenseyourdogPA.com or call the Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement Office at 717-787-3062.
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