Annual Farm-City Dinner to Feature Stern, Hayes
Next “Issues” Program Will Focus on Business Women
“Wake-Up With Wellness” Event is Wednesday
Chamber’s “Visit to Industry” Reaches Attendee Limit
Two “Business Before Hours” Slated for November
“Issues” Program on City of Altoona Continues Tonight
WE-LEaD Assembling List of Participants
Chamber Members Encouraged to Update Business Information
Chamber Planning Trip to Southern Destinations
Blue Card Discounts
Annual Farm-City Dinner to Feature Stern, Hayes
The Blair County Chamber’s Farm-City Dinner will be held at The Park at Morrisons Cove on November 6th beginning at 6:30 p.m. with a Milk/Punch Reception followed at 7:00 by a family-style turkey dinner with all the fixings. The highlight of the event will be the presentation of the Agricultural Community Excellence (ACE) Award to State Representative Jerry Stern. Guest speaker will be former Secretary of Agriculture Sam Hayes, Jr. The cost to attend is $20/person. Make your reservations by calling The Chamber at 943-8151 or register online.
Next “Issues” Program Will Focus on Business Women
The importance of women as business leaders will be the focal point of discussion as the Blair County Chamber’s next “Issues” program will tape this Tuesday for broadcast on the Altoona Public Access Channel during November. Entitled, “Moving to the Front: The Long-Awaited Surge of Business Women,” the 45-minute program will be moderated by Carolyn Donaldson. Panelists for the program will be: Andrea Cohen of Blair Companies, Carol Gensimore of Value Drug, Barbara Kooman of Kooman & Associates, Amy Seltzer of Seltzer Financial Strategies and Becky Stevens of The Stevens Company.
“Wake-Up With Wellness” Event is Wednesday
The Blair County Chamber’s Workplace Wellness Committee will hold an informational event for Chamber Members this Wednesday, October 29th at the Sheetz Shwellness Center in Claysburg. The event, called “Wake-Up With Wellness” will begin with a tour of the facility and a light breakfast beginning at 8:00 a.m. At 8:30, a presentation will begin that will include how to develop at Wellness Program at your business or organization and success stories from businesses that have already implemented programs. There is no cost to attend but registration is required. Contact The Chamber at 943-8151 register online.
Chamber’s “Visit to Industry” Reaches Attendee Limit
Shirley’s Cookie Company in Claysburg is hosting Thursday’s “Visit to Industry” and The Chamber wishes to announce that the fifty available spots for that event have all been secured. “Visit to Industry” is a program of The Chamber’s Farm-City Committee and makes it possible for people in the agricultural community to learn more about industrial businesses located within the county. The visit to Shirley’s takes place from 10:00 a.m. until noon. For further information on the Farm-City Committee, contact Stacy Hoover at 943-8151 or email her at shoover@blairchamber.com.
Two “Business Before Hours” Slated for November
The Chamber has scheduled two “Business Before Hours” programs during the month of November. The first, on November 5th, will be held at the Altoona Sam’s Club from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. Sam’s Club is located at 2500 Plank Road Commons. On November 12th, also from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m., Generations Together will host a Business Before Hours. Generations Together is the intergenerational day program of Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries. It is located at 701 Quail Avenue in Altoona. There is no cost for Chamber members to attend to attend either Business Before Hours event but pre-registration is important to allow for the hosting businesses to prepare enough breakfast items. Non-Members may attend at $10 per person. To register, call The Chamber at 943-8151.
“Issues” Program on City of Altoona Continues Tonight
The City of Altoona is experiencing a number of key challenges and opportunities and no one understands the impact of that better than the people who have been in a position to oversee the City’s fortunes. The next Chamber “Issues” program, is being broadcast on the Altoona Public Access Channel (and then placed on You Tube), and is entitled “A City in Transition: Altoona’s Quest to Move Forward.” The panel discussion includes current Mayor Matt Pacifico and former mayors Bill Schirf, Wayne Hippo, Tom Martin and Allan Hancock. Carolyn Donaldson is the moderator. The 45-minute program will air each Monday at 9:00 p.m. and each Saturday at 9:00 a.m. throughout October. Sponsors for the program are: Altoona-Blair County Development Corporation, Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation, Leonard S. Fiore, Inc., HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, Imler’s Poultry, and The Columns.
WE-LEaD Assembling List of Participants
If you are an employer seeking more beneficial ways to get your female staff members more involved with business and community programs and events, simply call The Chamber at 943-8151 or email Judy Juda at jjuda@blairchamber.com. The Blair County Chamber’s WE-LEaD (Women Encouraging – Leadership, Education and Development) is expanding its contact list and hoping that more women on the corporate ladder take part. There is no obligation – participants will receive periodic emails and invitations.
Chamber Members Encouraged to Update Business Information
The Blair County Chamber’s Membership Directory and online database are among the county’s most trusted sources of information regarding Chamber members. Unfortunately, some of the information is outdated due to changes in staff people, new contact information, etc. Is your company’s information up to date? Simply visit the member information section of the Chamber website and check it out. If changes need to be made, call Cindy Cessna at 943-8151 or email her at ccessna@blairchamber.com.
Chamber Planning Trip to Southern Destinations
After a number of successful trips outside the United States, the Blair County Chamber has decided to offer a Spring 2015 trip closer to home. The Chamber will travel by motor coach to Charleston, South Carolina; Savannah, Georgia and to Monticello from April 20-26. The cost of the trip, which includes six nights lodging and a number of outstanding guided tours, is just $995-per-person. Epic Journeys, a member of The Chamber, is coordinating the trip. For more information or to secure a spot on the trip, contact Epic Journeys at (814) 266-5070 or 877-705-7030. Brochures and itineraries are available at the Chamber Office, located in the Devorris Center for Business Development. The trip is open to Chamber members and non-members.
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 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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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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Indoff - Lori Beck
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Present your Blue Card to receive a free box of letter size, 1/3 cut, manila folders (item # UNV-12113). Excludes ink and toner purchases.
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Intermunicipal Relations Committee COG
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Present your Chamber Blue Card and receive $4.00 off any grade of mulch. 3 grades available: wood chips ($8.00); unscreened mulch ($10.00); screened mulch ($12.00). **Prices include tax, listed price is after the discount! Available at either location (Duncansville or Buckhorn)
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October 27, 2014
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Upcoming Events
Register online
Wake Up With Wellness
Wednesday, October 29
8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Sheetz Shwellness Center
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Farm-City Dinner
Thursday, November 6, 2014
Social: 6:30 p.m.
Dinner/Program: 7:00 p.m.
The Park at Morrisons Cove
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Business BEFORE Hours
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Sam's Club
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Business BEFORE Hours
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Generations Together
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Breakfast Club
Thursday, November 13, 2014
7:45 - 9:00 a.m.
The Casino at Lakemont Park
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Upcoming Committee Meetings
Week of 10/27/2014
Non-Profit Steering Committee
Tuesday, October 28, 8:30 a.m.
The Chamber
Transportation Committee
Thursday, October 30, 8:15 a.m.
Devorris Center
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