Community
The Center of Harmony
253 Mercer Street
Harmony, PA 16037


The Center of Harmony is a Great Things LLC real estate investment project. Opened on January 14th, 2012, The “Center” has revitalized and reinvigorated the area. The Historic 1875 Opera Hall, located on the second floor, is a unique, intimate & inviting venue for Weddings, Family Parties, Workshops, Yoga, Mediation, Concerts & much more.
The “Healing House” located adjacent on the parking lot and is a part of The Center. It offers Reiki, Massage, Mental Health & Natural Aesthetician services.
The Center and Healing Have have been home and launch point for almost 30 small businesses. 90% of those businesses have been women owned business, and all but a few are still in business. This is something I am extremely proud of and it was an intention focus.
I understand the challenges of small businesses and was able to help with a variety of incentives and programs. Collaboration with regular tenants meetings, event promotions & advertising was a large part of it. Partnering with local business groups, historical societies & the municipal government created a “rising tide”. Several other key businesses in the area had a focus on bringing the arts, music and other events too. This created an amazing vibe in the small town of Harmony, PA (pop. 890).
The Mission Statement
“The Center of Harmony is a group of collaborating businesses and events venue housed in an old opera house and surrounding buildings who are focused on preserving the environment, strengthening the community and empowering people to live healthy, happy lives. It actively engages in the promotion of music, the arts, education and a better community for all. This is a place where positive, forward-thinking and dynamic people come together to thrive and grow.”
Caring for the Local Connoquenessing Creek
Local Impact


Nature restores and centers me. I enjoy hiking, camping, kayaking and more outdoor activities. Watershed protection, Floodplain Management and Responsible land development is a passion. One amazing local non-profit, volunteer based organization has made a mind-blowing impact to the local waterway, the Connoquenessing Creek.
In 8 years, Allegheny Aquatic Alliance has removed 418,983 pounds of garbage, including 4,455 tires from all 50 miles of this waterway.
In addition to this massive clean effort, Allegheny Aquatic Alliance promotes kayaking and boating. They build and maintain a bunch of launches. In 2019, I was able to donate the funds for a new Kayak Launch near Fombell, PA. It was named “Christian’s Landing”, for my son. This was meaningful as my father named “Joshua Drive” in a housing development he was involved with. It was a pretty special moment for this proud dad!

“Plant your own garden and decorate your own soul instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers”
Events
Producing & Attending

I am fortunate to have a venue where I can host and produced events. The Center of Harmony’s Historic 1875 Opera Hall & Event Venue always has something going on.
Drum Circles, Zen Meditation, Sound Healing, Yoga, Workshops, Festivals, Vendor Fairs & Community meetings are just a few of the events that happen regularly. The Opera Hall is also available for rental for your own event of gathering.
Check out the Center’s online calendar for more information and upcoming activities.
Upcoming Events
Here are a few events I am looking forward to.
Projects & Random Things
Always Creating, in some form.

Projects & Things I Enjoy
I like to have fun & have the videos to prove it! Here are a few random videos that will provide a window into my world.
I love helping people, using my skills and talents. Whether I’m creating a marketing plan, working in my woodshop or retrofitting a school bus, I try to spread a little joy every day.
What Others have Said
Josh has a talent for solving complex business-problems, and his attention to detail and strong work ethic will add value to any organization he leads.

Bryan Laing
Josh was relentless in building his department and our company in general. He is tireless and also one of the smartest young men I have been around in business. He would be a tremendous asset to any organization.

Craig Vukich
Josh is an innovator and has a proven track record of success. His ability to see the big picture and come up with controls and process to make things more efficient would make him an asset to any organization.

Brandon Evans
In The News
In The News

Appearances & Articles
Part of building a community is being an advocate and being seen. Here are some of the articles, interviews and appearances that you can find me in.
January 27, 2020 Armstrong’s “In The Loop Podcast”
January 10, 2020: Butler Eagle, Getting into the groove
– see the blog post
November7,2019: Cranberry Eagle, Flood victims, firefighters receive money from fundraiser
July 24, 2019: Cranberry Eagle, Sinking Feeling in Harmony
July 14, 2019: Butler Eagle , Harmony Business, Museum Leaders, worry about Borough
November 15, 2018: Around Cranberry Twp: Interview from Dr Ian Buklow
September 15, 2018: Dispense Magazine & Podcast: Cannabis & Holistic Health Expo, Part 1 Part 2
February 17, 2018: Butler Eagle: Flood planning a hot topic at Harmony borough meetings
Spring 2018 Huntington Bank Insights Magazine: Commercial Renovation & Community Revival
May 4, 2017 Butler Eagle: Harmony Park Work Planned
March 17, 2017 Butler Eagle : Harmony Parking Problems Persist
March 30, 2016 Butler Eagle : Flood Plain Concerns Aired by Harmony Residents
April 17, 2015 Butler Eagle: Preservation Group Forms.
March 25, 2016 Butler Eagle: Petittion Takes Aim at Development
March 24, 2016 Butler Eagle: Group Out to Stop Development Near Creek
February 25, 2015 Tribune Review: High-Water threat feared in low-lying are
February 22, 2013 VIDEO: Butler Country Tourism & Convention Bureau
July 17, 2014 Butler Eagle: Harmony Group Named Community Champions
July 30, 2013 Butler Eagle: Convention rolls it way to success
February 22, 2013 VIDEO: Butler Country Tourism & Convention Bureau
Community News

How Thinking Big Can Expand Your Network In Ways You Never Knew Possible
Nature has it’s own wisdom & cycles In many ancient and indigenous cultures,

The Side Effects of COVID-19: The Breaking Point
The Side Effects of the Pandemic, not the Virus. Hitting the Breaking Point.

Community in Action: Helping those affected by recent flooding
Harmony, Zelienople & Surrounding Communities Hit by Flooding Tuesday Evening May 28th, 2019,

Huntington Bank’s Insight highlights the work I’ve done in Harmony.
Click here for the article Huntington Bank: Supporting Business I was recently honored