Chamber Annual Meeting is Friday at The Casino
Recruitment Meeting for Presidents’ Forum Set for Tomorrow
Allegheny Ballet Company Site of Thursday’s “Business After Hours ”
One Chamber Trip Full; Another Preparing to Kickoff
WE-LEaD Schedules Networking Event for February 9th
Small Business Partners to Host Workshop on Millennials in the Workforce
Marcellus Shale is Topic of February’s Chamber Breakfast Club
Booth Sales Winding-Down for Home & Garden Show
Lytle Group Conducting Manufacturing Comp and Benefits Survey
Congratulations . . .
Blue Card Discounts
Chamber Annual Meeting is Friday at The Casino
The Annual Meeting of the Blair County Chamber of Commerce will be held this Friday, January 30th beginning at 7:30 a.m. at The Casino at Lakemont Park. A large turnout of members is expected as the organization swears-in its new Board of Directors and presents a number of awards to individuals for their accomplishments during 2014. Don't miss finding out who will be honored with the ATHENA Award, George Award, Donna D. Gority Servant Leadership Award, Joseph P. Rosenhamer Chamber Spirit Award and the Small Business Person of the Year Award. Cost to attend is $22 per person. To make your reservation, call The Chamber at 943-8151 or register here.
Recruitment Meeting for Presidents’ Forum Set for Tomorrow
The Presidents’ Forum program of the Blair County Chamber will hold an informational meeting on Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. at the Devorris Center for Business Development. Anyone in a top administrative position at a Chamber-member business is invited to attend the meeting to learn more about the Presidents’ Forum. Direct any questions to Joe Hurd at 943-8151 or email him at jhurd@blairchamber.com.
Allegheny Ballet Company Site of Thursday’s “Business After Hours ”
This Thursday’s Chamber “Business After Hours” will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Allegheny Ballet Company, located at 1003 N. 4th Avenue, Suite D in Altoona. The cost to attend 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.
One Chamber Trip Full; Another Preparing to Kickoff
The Chamber’s Bus Trip to Montecello, Charleston and Augusta in April is full and a waiting list is being assembled. That’s the good news. The great news is that The Chamber has scheduled its next trip for November 3-13 on the “Five Rivers of Europe” a luxury boat cruise that also includes a night in Munich and a night in Paris. Want additional details? An informational meeting will be held on February 17th at 6:00 p.m. at the Devorris Center. The trip is being done through a partnership involving The Chamber, Heritage Travel and Globus. Call The Chamber at 943-8151 if you plan to attend the informational meeting.
WE-LEaD Schedules Networking Event for February 9th
The Blair County Chamber of Commerce WE-LEaD (Women Encouraging – Leadership, Education and Development) program will host a networking event on Mon., February 9th, from 5 - 7 p.m. at Marzoni’s in Duncansville, located at 165 Patchway Rd. The networking event, sponsored by Thompsons Pharmacy, will feature hot hors d’oeuvres and cold beverages. WE-LEaD is an innovative program of the Blair County Chamber of Commerce that provides networking and educational programs throughout the year. WE-LEaD focuses on issues that women in business typically face on a daily basis. The cost to attend is $20 for Chamber Members and $40 for non-members and includes two complimentary beverage tickets. To register, contact The Chamber at 943-8151 or register online.
Small Business Partners to Host Workshop on Millennials in the Workforce
The Blair County Chamber of Commerce Small Business Partners will host a workshop entitled “The Millennial Dilemma: How to Attract, Retain and Motivate our Young Professionals,” on Wednesday, February 11th, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m., at the Devorris Center for Business Development. The workshop will be presented by Tina Welch of Welch Performance Consulting. The cost to attend the event is $5 for Chamber Members and $10 for non-members. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided. Space is limited. To register, contact the Blair County Chamber of Commerce at 814-943-8151 or register online.
Marcellus Shale is Topic of February’s Chamber Breakfast Club
Blair County hasn’t been a big player in the Marcellus Shale frenzy, at least from an excavation standpoint, but the impact of the shale gas industry may begin to hit closer to home as the process continues to evolve. How that evolution takes place, what the free-fall in oil prices may mean and what challenges and opportunities are on the horizon for Marcellus Shale will be the discussion points of the next Chamber “Breakfast Club,” set for February12th at 7:45 a.m. at The Casino at Lakemont Park. James Ladlee, Associate Director of the Penn State Marcellus Center for Outreach and Research, will present, “Marcellus Shale: How Far Have We Come?” Ladlee has extensive experience teaching all aspects of oil and gas development ranging from shale economics to supply chain and drilling basics to environmental compliance. He also brings a strong background in community and economic development to social license questions and shale development opportunities. The cost to attend Breakfast Club is $18 for Chamber Members and $30 for non-members. A full buffet breakfast is included. To register for the event, contact The Chamber at 943-8151 or register online. Sponsor for the February Breakfast Club is Sun Air.
Booth Sales Winding-Down for Home & Garden Show
The Annual Blair County Home & Garden Show will be held on March 6-8, 2015 at The Jaffa Shrine and booth space for that event is still available. Show sponsors for the show have already been determined. They are: Re-Bath, Window World, Home Depot, First Commonwealth Bank, CCS Custom Builders, and Superior Walls by Advanced Concrete. For more information on the Home & Garden Show, contact Stacy Hoover at (814) 943-8151, email her at shoover@blairchamber.com or visit www.blairhomeshow.com to access an exhibitor application.
Lytle Group Conducting Manufacturing Comp and Benefits Survey
The Lytle Group will be conducting a compensation and benefits survey for the labor catchment area of Blair, Cambria, Huntingdon, Bedford, Fulton, and Centre Counties in January 2015. The purpose of this study is to determine the prevailing wage rates for 15 benchmark positions that are common to most manufacturing organizations. In addition, we will be gathering data on various benefits that are offered. The results from this survey will be summarized and all participants will receive a free copy of the respondent report. All data for individual companies will remain strictly confidential. If you wish to participate in this survey, please contact Barbara Bilek at BBilek@thelytlegroup.org.
Congratulations . . .
. . . to Dr. Thomas Foley, President of Mount Aloysius College and a member of The Chamber’s Board of Directors, who was recently elected to the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III Presidents Council.
. . . to Nason Hospital in Roaring Spring, which reached an important milestone in partnering with LifePoint Hospitals. By joining LifePoint, Nason will now be part of Conemaugh Health System and will be able to expand services throughout the community.
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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The Village at Morrisons Cove
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Receive 15% off Dinner Purchase when you present your Blue Card at The Bistro at the Village Green (The Village at Morrisons Cove). Limit one coupon per customer per visit. *Only good with purchase of an entree.
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ACE Answering Service
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Present your Chamber Blue Card toreceive free account set-up and free first month service. Ace Answering is a HIPAA Compliant facility handling incoming telephone calls for the medical, property management, HVAC/Plumbing/Electrical, funeral home and towing industries. Contact John at 814-942-9223 or john@aceansweringservice.com. No matter where you are, you'll never miss a call.
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Blair County Chamber of Commerce
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Chamber Members who present their Blue Card can receive $1 off walkin admission to a Business After Hours event. (Not for pre registered attendees, normal walkin cost is $7.)
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Insert your company or organization's flyer into the mailing of the Blair Business Mirror for only $125. Simply drop off 1,100 copies of your flyer to the Chamber office and the Chamber staff will take care of the rest. Call today to take advantage of this offer.
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Culligan Water Conditioning Sales & Service
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Present your Chamber Blue Card to receive free installation on any Culligan Rental Equipment or $200 off any Culligan Equipment purchase.
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January 26, 2015
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Upcoming Events
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Business After Hours
Thursday, January 29, 2015
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Allegheny Ballet Company
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Annual Meeting & Awards Presentation
Friday, January 30, 2015
7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
The Casino at Lakemont Park
Register Here
WE-LEaD Networking
Monday, February 9, 2015
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Marzoni's - Duncansville
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Small Busienss Partners Workshop
Millennial Dilemma
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Devorris Center for Business Development
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Breakfast Club
Thursday, February 12, 2015
7:45 - 9:00 a.m.
The Casino at Lakemont Park
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Business After Hours
Thursday, February 26, 2015
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
United Datacom Networks, Inc.
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Blair County Home & Garden Show
March 6, 1:00 - 9:00 p.m.
March 7, 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
March 8, Noon - 5:00 p.m.
Jaffa Shrine, Altoona
Upcoming Committee Meetings
Week of 1/26/2015
Transportation Committee
Thursday, January 29, 8:15 a.m.
Devorris Center
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