For Joe Perriello, the path to a fulfilling life intertwined work and family through the establishment of Rolling Video Games PGH. In January, this 25-foot trailer, decked with seven TVs and 10 gaming consoles, is set to roll out, ready to bring entertainment to various events like children's birthdays and community gatherings. Perriello isn't alone; he's joined by Murrysville resident Chad Reed and fellow Penn Township resident Ben Daykon in breathing new life into Westmoreland County.

Where Work and Family Converge in Business

Rolling Video Games PGH

Perriello's venture was partly inspired by his experiences chaperoning his sons at their friends' birthday parties. As a 39-year-old, he said, "I'm like a big kid. At places like Urban Air, it's great, but often you just stand around watching. With this trailer, it's great for all ages." The trailer houses around $50,000 worth of tech, including four Xbox Series X devices, four PlayStation 5 consoles, a Nintendo Switch, and more. Nearly 25 people can play at once, with a wide range of games from Nintendo for kids to Madden for teenagers and adults. Perriello also aims to work with alcohol and drug recovery groups, providing appropriate entertainment. He plans to serve people within an hour radius of Penn Township and hopes this business will give him more time to enjoy playing games himself, as he balances other aspects of his life.

Home Team Collections

Chad Reed started framing sports memorabilia in 2012 through Game Day Collections. But it was last year when he realized parents' demand for custom frames for their children's sports items. Reed, 44, opened Home Team Collections this summer. He received requests over the years from parents but never thought of a dedicated business until a Tennessee mother asked for a piece to commemorate her son's Little League World Series experience. His warehouse in Murrysville is stocked with logos and colors of WPIAL schools and he's worked with local colleges. He's framed various items like wrestling singlets and hockey pucks and is open to expanding to other areas. Feedback has been amazing, and he has faith in the snowball effect.

Barber Ben's

Ben Daykon started cutting hair in 2018. He initially got a nursing degree and worked in an administrative role but wasn't fond of it. Looking to get back to working with customers, he pursued an apprenticeship at EJ's Barber Shop and then got a job in Manor. This year, he opened his own barber shop along Penn Township's Route 130. As a youth football coach for the Penn-Trafford Midget Athletic Association, his days are filled with driving his 9 and 10-year-olds to practices and games. He sees his barber shop as part of the community, just minutes away from the Municipal Park football field.