Recognition

First Quarter 2012

The Beaver Business District Authority (BDA) is pleased to recognize David Sebastian as our featured downtown recognition recipient this quarter. David recently completed a façade renovation to his property located at 688 Third Street. This location is the home of Photography By James.

 

David utilized the façade incentive program offered through the Beaver County Community Development Program's downtown revitalization program to complete this great project. The BDA is proud to recognize this positive enhancement to our downtown. It is the dedication of committed individuals that continues to help our area remain a focus of inspiration and to serve as a fitting location for our town's activities.

 

The committee thanks David for his time, energy and enthusiasm for our downtown!

Fourth Quarter 2011

The Beaver Business District Authority has chosen Patrick Trevelline of the Towne Square Restaurant, as its 4th Quarter Downtown Recognition recipient for 2011. Patrick is being recognized by the committee for his great service and commitment to our community.

We would like to thank Patrick for his contributions to Beaver. His on-going dedication and commitment to our town is appreciated. The Towne Square Restaurant also recently repainted its façade and it looks great! We appreciate our business owners taking pride in their properties and businesses. It benefits not only your own business, but the town of Beaver.

Congratulations and thank you for your ceaseless dedication to our wonderful community!

Third Quarter 2011

The Beaver Business District Authority has chosen the Beaver Volunteer Fire Department as its 3rd Quarter Downtown Recognition recipient for 2011. The department is being recognized for its 175th Anniversary Celebration on September 11, 2011.

The BDA would like to recognize Fire Chief John Grosskopf and the Fire Department for their 175 years of serving our community. Not only does this commemorative anniversary remind us that the Beaver VFD ensures the safety of our residents, workers, and buildings, but it will also serve to bring more vitality to our community. This special anniversary will be celebrated at an Open House the weekend of Sept 10 and 11 and also will serve to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.

Events such as this, the VFD's 10K race held earlier this summer, as well as other VFD activities planned for this fall (see calendar of events) brings thousands of visitors to our downtown and makes Beaver a vibrant community benefitting our merchants and citizens. These kinds of activities also serve to benefit the fire department by raising awareness and sometimes funds to purchase new equipment, gear and to support fire prevention programs.

John Grosskopf has been Chief since 2007, and is only the eleventh Chief in the 175 years of the department. The VFD has 33 active members and seven honorary members who dedicate many hours of training, maintaining of equipment, as well as answering an average of 100 calls every year.

Second Quarter 2011

The Beaver Business District Authority has chosen the Third Street Renaissance LP as its 2^nd Quarter Downtown Recognition recipient for 2011.  The group, comprised of Tod Arbutina, Dale Cottrill, Jack Ellsworth and Tom Helsing, is being recognized for its outstanding contribution to our business district streetscape.  An unsightly vacant building at 525 Third Street was demolished, and in its place stands an attractive property that houses four new businesses. Lloyds The Running Store and Courtney-Laughlin Frame Shop moved in earlier this year and Gerald M. Goltz, MD will soon open his endocrinology office there.  With its own entrance from a parking lot in the rear of the building, Cottrill-Arbutina & Associates, PC occupies the back suites.

The BDA  thanks Third Street Renaissance LP for choosing Beaver as the location to build their attractive new home for their firm.  The Board also thanks Kathleen Courtney, Jamie Laughlin, Lloyd Grimes and Gerald M. Goltz, MD for taking advantage of this exciting new opportunity.

First Quarter 2011

The Beaver Business District Authority has chosen Jennifer Temple as its 1^st Quarter Downtown Recognition recipient for 2011.  Jennifer is being recognized for her work as the “Storytime” lady.  Last July, she read her first story to a handful of young Beaver children at the Gazebo.  Since that time, the program has grown and is held at various locations downtown. 

Beaver’s Storytime Program is the brainchild of the Beaver Business District Authority and takes place twice a month.  In addition to listening to a well-told story, children also take part in an activity related to the story. If you are interested in becoming a part of this very popular event, please email jennifer15009@yahoo.com The Storytime event for this month is February 23 at 10 AM at Castle Toys and Games on Third Street. 

The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review ran a wonderful article recently.  To read, click on http://pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/pittsburgh/s_719934.html

4th Quarter 2010

The Beaver Business District Authority would like to take this opportunity to recognize Shirley Janoff as its 4th Quarter Downtown Recognition Recipient for 2010. She is being recognized posthumously in appreciation for her many contributions to our downtown over the past 70+  years. Not only was she a successful businesswoman, but she was a tireless promoter of Beaver and its merchants. Serving as chair of the Beaver Area Chamber of Commerce, she organized its dinner-dances and used the proceeds to purchase the original white holiday lights. She will always be remembered for her charming persona , her beautiful sense of style and her work as Beaver’s most ardent Ambassador. She will be greatly missed by all of us.

3rd Quarter 2010

The Beaver Business District Authority has chosen A Cook’s Wares as its 3^rd Quarter Downtown Recognition recipient for 2010.  Owner Linda Wittig is being recognized for choosing Beaver to relocate her business and for her interesting expansion of services. 

“If you love to cook…If you have to cook…We have what you need! 

This is the motto of A Cook’s Wares located at 485 Third Street.  Linda and her manager Sharon Consalvo have “cooked up” a nice menu of classes for those interested in adding some international cuisine to their tables. These classes will be offered in June and July and will resume in the fall. Some offerings include: Asian and Indian Cuisine, and cooking Grains & Beans. Class size is limited to 10 students and runs from 6 to 8 PM.  Fee is $30 per class. 

2nd Quarter 2010

Mario Fratangeli of Mario's Woodfired Pizza is being recognized by the Beaver BDA for keeping his very popular and vibrant eatery in our downtown while expanding and relocating his business. His restaurant attracts many visitors to our business district and provides outdoor dining when the weather permits.

1st Quarter 2010

A Cook's Wares is being recognized by the Beaver BDA in appreciation of owner Gail Bitar's commitment to Beaver.  In August of 2009, she moved her business to 489 Third Street from her former Beaver Falls location.

Fourth Quarter 2009 Downtown Recognition: Main Street Awards

On Wednesday, October 28^th each of the ten Riverfront towns honored individuals and businesses that made outstanding contributions to their downtowns.  Recognition was made in three categories: Business Development, Architecture & Design and Community Life. 

Beaver County Commissioners Joe Spanik and Charles Camp offered words of support and encouragement to the 100+ audience gathered at Tinitique Restaurant in Bridgewater. 

Chairpersons from the various Business District Authorities and Development Corporations described the accomplishments of their honorees with the help of a PowerPoint presentation. Each winner received a Main Street Award plaque in the appropriate category and a group photo was taken. 

The event was hosted by the Community Development Program of Beaver County, which provides a wide array of programs and services which support and encourage downtown revitalization for its ten downtown community members, and Town Center Associates, a planning and management firm specializing in downtown revitalization.

The Beaver Business District Authority presented Main Street Award plaques to:

Shirley Shoppe
Shirley Janoff & Arlene Tarn
Business Development

Castle Toys & Games
Jeff & Linda Lyden
Architecture & Design

Alessa Yanssens
Light Up Night
Community Life

Third Quarter 2009 Downtown Recognition:

The Beaver Business District Authority has chosen Castle Toys & Games as its 3rd Quarter Downtown Recognition Recipient.  This new business, owned by Linda and Jeff Lyden,is being recognized for its re-location to Third Street and its total building renovation.

Second Quarter 2009 Downtown Recognition:

The Beaver Business District Authority has chosen Cottrill Arbutina & Associates as its 2^nd Quarter Downtown Recognition Recipients.  The accounting firm is one of the largest locally owned CPA and financial service firms in Western Pennsylvania.  Recently, the firm purchased the former AMJ building at 525-535 Third Street. The group plans to build a 3-story building with retail stores and offices.  This exciting new project, appropriately named Third Street Renaissance will be an outstanding addition to our downtown.  Congratulations and best wishes to Cottrill Arbutina & Associates for their vision and commitment to Beaver.