Chamber Office Closed Monday for Memorial Day
Retail Roundtable to Interact With High School Students
Sustainability Coalition Working on Partnership With Colleges
“Business After Hours” Set for Thursday at Iron Masters
Non-Profits to Gain Insight on Key Federal Legislation
National Review Publisher Keynote for Business Excellence Dinner
Discount Extended for Chamber’s London Trip; Meeting Next Monday
Does Your Business Support the National Guard and Reserve?
Congratulations . . .
Blue Card Discounts
Chamber Office Closed Monday for Memorial Day
The Blair County Chamber Office will be closed on Monday in commemoration of Memorial Day. The Office will re-open on Tuesday morning at 8:30 a.m. To register for Chamber programs and events or to secure information on The Chamber while the Office is closed, visit The Chamber website.
Retail Roundtable to Interact With High School Students
Students from Bishop Guilfoyle High School will comprise a panel that will allow local retailers to gain a better sense of what young shoppers are looking for (and expecting) when they enter a retail establishment. The panel discussion will take place on Wednesday beginning at 8:15 a.m. at the Devorris Center for Business Development as part of The Chamber’s Retail Roundtable meeting. Any retailer who would like to attend the meeting should call Joe Hurd at 943-8151 or email him.
Sustainability Coalition Working on Partnership With Colleges
The Chamber’s Coalition on Sustainability has already created a format for Model School Environmental Clubs. The Coalition is now in the process of creating a College Partnership that would encourage greater interaction between those Environmental Clubs and institutions of higher education. How that will be accomplished will be the topic of the next Coalition meeting, set for this Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at the Devorris Center. Members of a Coalition subcommittee and Brian Black of Penn State Altoona will attend the meeting and anyone interested in learning more about the partnership project is welcome to attend as well. For more information, contact Joe Hurd at 943-8151 or email him.
“Business After Hours” Set for Thursday at Iron Masters
The next Chamber “Business After Hours” will be held this Thursday, May 30th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Iron Masters Country Club, 174 Cross Cove Road, Roaring Spring. Iron Masters has been serving golfers of Blair and Bedford Counties since 1962. Enjoy an evening of networking, food and beverage. Visit the newly remodeled Legends Golf Shop, Lefty’s Lounge and the Restaurant. Cost to attend Business After Hours is $6.00 for Chamber Members in advance and $7.00 at the door. Non-members may attend for $12.00 in advance and $15.00 at the door. To register, call The Chamber at 943-8151 or register online.
Non-Profits to Gain Insight on Key Federal Legislation
With Congress taking aim at businesses that gain tax advantages from contributing to non-profit or charitable organizations, The Chamber’s Community Benefit Coalition of Non-Profits has put a high priority on educating Chamber members on what that legislation might mean to the long-term survival of those organizations. What’s the real story? The Coalition will learn the latest at this Friday’s meeting, set for 8:15 a.m. at the Devorris Center. Attorney Dan Renberg, an attorney from Washington, D.C. will present, "Preserving the Charitable Tax Deduction and Life (for Non-Profits) in a Post-Sequestration World." Dan is a former Legislative Director to the late Arlen Specter and is considered an expert on non-profit law. His presentation to The Chamber is the result of a request from Congressman Bill Shuster. Any Chamber member who would like to attend the meeting, contact Joe Hurd at 943-8151 or email him.
National Review Publisher Keynote for Business Excellence Dinner
The Chamber’s Annual Business Excellence Dinner, honoring Ben Stapelfeld of New Pig Corporation, will be held on Monday, June 17th at The Casino at Lakemont Park. The event begins with a reception at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:45. Among the highlights of this prestigious event will be a keynote address by Jack Fowler, Publisher of National Review. Reservations for the dinner can be made by calling The Chamber at 943-8151 or by registering online. Stapelfeld will be the twelfth recipient of the prestigious “Lifetime Achievement Award for Business Excellence.” Previous recipients of the award are: Ernie Wissinger (2002), G. William Ward (2003), Stephen Sheetz (2004), Donald Devorris (2005), Willard Campbell (2006), John Wolf (2007), Lee Hite (2008), Donald Detwiler (2009), Michael McLanahan (2010), Barry Smith (2011) and Fred Imler (2012).
Discount Extended for Chamber’s London Trip; Meeting Next Monday
The Chamber’s growing reputation for providing great trips at reasonable prices to all parts of the globe will head to London at the end of October. And the special early sign-on discount has been extended until June 10th. The trip, priced at just $2,299/person (including airfare), is an opportunity that even the most experienced international travelers won’t be in a hurry to pass-up. The Chamber has partnered with Heritage Travel of Altoona and Chamber Discoveries in offering the trip. If you missed the initial informational meeting, there’s no reason to panic. Another informational meeting on the trip will be held on Monday, June 3rd at 6:00 p.m. at the Devorris Center for Business Development. Call The Chamber at 943-8151 if you’d like to register for that meeting.
Does Your Business Support the National Guard and Reserve?
The Blair County Chamber recognizes the importance of supporting the men and women in our armed services. For that reason, The Chamber encourages its member businesses to support them as well. If your business would like to be part of an effort put forward by the Pennsylvania Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, contact Dale Hill at (814) 948-6322. Supporting business will receive a suitable-for-framing certificate. There is no cost to participate.
Congratulations . . .
. . . to WPS, Inc. of Altoona which was recently recognized by Photizo Group as a leader in managed print services. The designation was given to only eleven independent providers worldwide who are considered the gold standard in managed print and document services.
Blue Card Discounts
Here are a few of the discounts you can receive with your Chamber Blue Card. Click here to see the full list of Blue Card Discounts. To have an offer listed contact Jessica Meck at The Chamber at 943-8151.
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Enterprise
Rent-A-Car
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Present your Chamber Blue Card to receive discounts on your next vehicle rental through Enterprise-Rent-A-Car. Call 814-942-7000 for details and mention acct. # 40A4359.
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Experience It, LLC
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Use the promotion code CHAMBERBLUE13 when placing an order from www.experienceitnow.com to receive Free Shipping on your order!
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Fellabaum & Co., Jackson Hewitt Tax Service
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Present your Blue Card to receive 15% off of tax preparation services. (Offer is valid at Blair County locations: Station Medical Center, Altoona Walmart, Sears in Logan valley Mall, 2123 7th Avenue in Altoona, Greenwood and Claysburg.)Visit us on facebook: jacksonhewitttaxservice-Altoona, PA
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Firestone Complete Auto Care
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Present your Blue Card to receive $10 off a standard lube, oil & filter change and or receive a PA state inspection and emissions test for $39.99 + tax.
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Foxtrot Runners, Inc.
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Show your Chamber Member Blue Card at checkout and receive 10% off each individual pair of shoes.
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May 27, 2013
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Upcoming Events
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Business After Hours
Thursday, May 30, 2013
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Iron Masters Country Club
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London Informational Meeting
Monday, June 3, 2013
6:00 p.m.
Devorris Center for Business Development
Business After Hours
WEDNESDAY, June 12, 2013
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg
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Breakfast Club
Thursday, June 13, 2013
7:45 - 9:00 a.m.
The Casino at Lakemont Park
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Dairy Day
Friday, June 14, 2013
Noon
Infront of the Blair County Courthouse
Enjoy FREE Ice Cream Sundaes
Upcoming
Committee Meetings
Week of 5/27/2013
Retail Roundtable
Wednesday, May 29th, 8:15 a.m.
Devorris Center
Coalition on Sustainability
Thursday, May 30th, 10:00 a.m.
Devorris Center
Community Benefit Coalition of Non-Profits
Friday, May 31st, 8:15 a.m.
Devorris Center
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