Member of the Month

October 2011

EABA Members: Tammy and George Gary
Ad Specialties of Pittsburgh
4430 Gateway Drive ∙ Monroeville, PA 15146
724.325.7008 / 724.733.5949
www.adspecpgh.com

Ad Specialties of Pittsburgh was formed in 1993 by Tammy Gary and her husband George. The business was started in East McKeesport before moving to Monroeville. We first joined EABA to become better acquinted with the area businessmen and businesswomen in the area. We enjoy meeting people and helping their business to suceed. EABA is a wonderful way to get involved with the community.

Tammy serves on the board of The Pink Tie Affair which is a nonprofit organization helping local women dealing with life-threatening illness and financial hardship. Tammy also co-chairs the Ambassador Committee for The Monroeville Area Chamber of Commerce and was named Business Women of the Year in 2009. Jacqueline Navish, Sales Representative, joined the sales team in 2009.

Are you looking for a promotional item that will help brand your business and create a distinctive niche in the marketplace? Look no further. Ad Specialties of Pittsburgh has over 250,000 specialty items that can be customized to meet the needs and budget of any size business of organization. The lines of promotional products range from the ever popular pens, key chains and magnets to ball caps and t-shirts as well as a complete line of executive gifts, fine crystal awards and golf accessories.

Call Ad Specialties for your next promotional advertising needs.  Thank you for your continued support and congratulations.

May 2011

EABA Member: Carl Krzywiec
DataMatrix Systems, Inc.
505 Lincoln Highway ∙ East McKeesport, PA 15035
Phone: 412-825-3600 ∙ Fax: 412-825-0100
carlk@getDataMatrix.com
www.getdatamatrix.com

DataMatrix System Inc. is proud to announce that in Oct. of 2011 we will celebrate our 25th anniversary.

During a Rugby Football game back in 1986 Henry N. Strohm and Carl C. Krzywiec had a conversation about their jobs and the future of the computer industry. Who would have known that conversation would lead to a longtime friendship and a growing business?

From their humble beginnings in Henry’s basement to their present location in East McKeesport, Carl and Henry have built a computer business built on honesty, trust and reliable customer service. The company has weathered many storms over the past 25 years as technology and our economy continues to evolve. The use of computers has changed the way we live and work in more ways than we could have ever imagined and will continue to do so. DataMatrix System Inc. will be there to service all the computer and technology needs of your business now, and well into the future.

• Complete computer systems & networks….design, build, manage and evolve..…featuring HP servers, PCs and laptops.
• ConnectCare – Proactive, onsite and remote network management and support services.
• ConnectWatch – 24/7 networking monitoring, alerting and reporting service.
• DataMatrix became a member of EABA in June 1998 and 13 years later, Carl Krzywiec has become a very important part of our team. His knowledge of computer systems is the reason we have an impressive website. Carl’s commitment to our association was solidified when he accepted a position on the Board of Director’s.

Thank you for your dedication to, and your support of the East Allegheny Business Association.
Congratulations on being the EABA May Member of the Month.

March 2011

EABA Member: Joseph L. Castagnola
The PRADA Company, Inc.
2000 Donner Street
McKeesport, PA 15135
Phone: 412-751-4900
Fax: 412-754-6070
Email: joe@stonecompany.net
Website: www. stonecompany.net

Joseph L. Castagnola, Owner/President, has been in business 22 years. The plant and office is located in little Boston, on the Youghiogheny River, adjacent to the bike trail. Business hours are 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday with the office open only on Saturday morning. The PRADA Company is a manufacturer of natural Indiana limestone, and manufacturer’s representative of slate, granite, marble, bluestone and precast building products. Indiana limestone blocks (the size of a compact car) are quarried in Bloomington, Indiana and shipped on tractor trailer to McKeesport. Stone craftsmen slab and carvers shape the material to be used as window sills, keystones, copings and wall veneers. The company’s motto is: “Our vision of stone leaves a lasting impression”. PRADA has done projects as far away as California with the closest being the “Wilmerding Park” sign across from Johnny’s Restaurant. We supplied stone at the White House, for renovations spearheaded by First Lady Laura Bush, and the Governors Mansion in Atlanta, Georgia. Joe was a “rookie” as he joined EABA in 1997; since that time the company has grown to 17 employees. His son, Joe, upon the graduation from PITT in 2004, joined the company and runs the fabrication facility. His lovely wife, Rose, helps out too. This past month she accompanied Joe on a business trip to Richmond, VA.

Thank you for your continued support and congratulations on being the EABA March member of the month.

Student of the Month

March 2012

Roxanne Eichler, EABA President; Ann Kathryn Polka, Student of the Month

Mathew & Sharman Polka, Parents of the Student of the Month; Ann Katryn Polka, Student of the Month; Richard Catalano, Esq., Student of the Month Sponsor.

October 2011

Student Name: Zachary David Hilbert
Parent/Guardian: Nancy and Stephen Hilbert
G.P.A.: 3.95
Class Rank: 15/164
Activities: G G Golf, Snowboarding and Woodworking
Awards: Student of the Month and National Honor Society
Employment: Self-Employed
HANDCRAFTED by Zachary Hilbert
Motto: “A handmade pen is the best made pen”
Future Plans: To expand his woodworking business

March 2011

Student Name: Emily Mitnik
Parent/Guardian: Kenneth and Darlene Mitnik
G.P.A.: 4.0
Class Rank: 1/157
Activities: National Honor Society, Class Cabinet, Student Council, Volunteer at Mercy Hospital, St. Robert Youth Group, Church Volunteer at St. Coleman
Awards: Student of the Month and Academic Award for GPA
Employment: Server at Point Pleasant Retirement Home
Future Plans: Attend Seton Hill College

November 2010

Lauren Ramsey
Member Sponsor: Andrea Graziano

Speaker of the Month

March 2012

Roxanne Eichler, EABA President; Penny Durbiano, State Farm Insurance, Speaker of the Month

October 2011

Christopher Flickinger, Dale Carnegie Systems

March 2011

EABA Member: Richard J. Catalano. P. C. ~ Attorney at Law
Topic: Top ten things to think about while you prepare your taxes.

December 2010

None

January 2011

Carl Krzywiec:  Website Update and Demonstration

February 2011

Dr. Mark Tinsley