Business & Merchant

Last Updated on Tuesday, 29 September 2015 17:17

Mon Valley Messenger Named GRC September Business of the Month

Celebrating their 11th year in business in 2015, the South Hills – Mon Valley Messenger has become one of the largest circulated community newspapers in the region with an audited circulation of over 27,000 copies and readership approaching 60,000.

Pictured (l –r) are Benny Fisher, Director of Marketing and Client Relations, and Ken Askew, Circulation Manager.

The Messenger is published on a monthly basis and is available FREE of charge at over 500 area locations throughout the South Hills and Mon valley. The entire newspaper can also be read online on their website - www.messengerpaper.com.

The Messenger is a division of Haniford Enterprises, LLC. Owner and publisher Doug Haniford launched the premier issue in June 2004 as the Union-Finley Messenger. Several years later in 2011, after much success and rapid growth, Haniford launched a second community newspaper called the Mon Valley Messenger. Then, in May 2014, the Union-Finley and Mon Valley newspapers were consolidated to form what is today known as the South Hills – Mon Valley Messenger.

The Messenger provides local content that resonates with readers. Every issue is full of information such as local real estate transactions, youth and school sports, church news, school news, local business news and a comprehensive listing of area events and happenings. Advertisements and coupons throughout the paper provide an affordable means for local businesses and merchants to promote themselves and communicate with their customers.

The South Hills – Mon Valley Messenger publishes community news free of charge on a space available basis. They welcome the submission of articles, news releases, community announcements, photos, events, and letters for publication. They can be reached by email at news@messengerpaper.com or by phone at 412-249-8177.

343 Graphix Named GRC July Business of the Month

(Pictured l –r) are Kathy Greenwald; Ray Heckman; Nancy Heckman; Mark and Crissy Greenwald; Daniel Greenwald; and Eve the Shop Dog.

343 Graphix is located at 177 Airport Road, Belle Vernon. 343 Graphix is a family owned and operated business. The owners are Mark and Crissy Greenwald. The business opened in 2008 and has been growing each year. 343 Graphix would not be where we are today without the love, support and help of the parents of both Mark and Crissy - Kathy and Daniel Greenwald and Nancy and Ray Heckman.

343 Graphix offers dirt bike, ATV and UTV graphics, custom BMX number plates, jersey lettering, helmet graphic kits and stickers, trailer decals, vehicle lettering, screen printed apparel, rhinestone apparel, custom heat press vinyl apparel, signs, banners, personalized jewelry, custom photo gifts and so much more.

Business hours are: Monday 1p.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Please call 724-379-7939 or email t 343graphix@gmail.com for more information.