Highmark/Chamber Golf Classic Winners Announced
Executive Roundtable to Hear Reassessment Update
Chamber Board to Continue to Move Ahead on Strategic Planning
Stoney Point Events to Host “Business After Hours”
Safety Program on Trucking Scheduled for This Friday
Leadership Adult Session to Focus on the Future
Informational Meeting Set for Chamber’s Costa Rica Trip
Power Card Offers: They’re Changing Every Day
Business Excellence Dinner Reservations Available
Congratulations . . .
Highmark/Chamber Golf Classic Winners Announced
The Highmark/Chamber Golf Classic, held May 9th at Iron Masters Country Club yielded the following winners: 1st Place (A Team) – Jerad Rosendahl, Dan Neilly, Ben Ritchey and Michael Micionsky of First Commonwealth Bank; (B Team) – Bill Ritenour, Charley Taylor and Gary Bradley of PennCrest Bank. 2nd Place (A Team) – Jason Ritchey, Matt Dillon, Steve Metzger and Ryan Stoltz of Curry Supply; (B Team) – Robert Kuntz, Scott Salem, Mike Drew and Chad Getty of the Reschini Group. 3rd Place (A Team) – Derek Martin, Tom Koehle, Rick Wareham and Bob Hippo; and (B Team) – Tim Balconi, Mike Corso, Bob Strawser and Justin Kobuck of UPMC Altoona Foundation.
Executive Roundtable to Hear Reassessment Update
As the final numbers on Property Tax Reassessment for Blair County are prepared for release, the Chamber’s Executive Roundtable will hear an update on the process that will be in place to handle the anticipated appeals from local taxpayers. Blair County Commissioner Terry Tomassetti and Tim Barr, Vice-President of Evaluator Services and Technology, will speak at the Roundtable meeting on Wednesday, beginning at 7:30 a.m. at The Blairmont Club in Hollidaysburg. For more information on the Executive Roundtable, contact Joe Hurd at (814) 943-8151 or email him at jhurd@blairchamber.com.
Chamber Board to Continue to Move Ahead on Strategic Planning
When the Blair County Chamber’s Board of Directors meets on Thursday, the Board will hear a report from a subcommittee headed by chair-elect Matt Stuckey on key issues impacting the strategic planning process. The Chamber is hoping to develop and implement a new plan before the end of 2016. The Board will also hear a recommendation from the Chamber’s Legislative Action Committee relative to the committee’s look at a possible Political Action Committee (PAC) for the Chamber. Any Chamber member interested in addressing the Board at Thursday’s meeting should contact Joe Hurd at (814) 943-8151 or email him at jhurd@blairchamber.com.
Stoney Point Events to Host “Business After Hours”
The next Blair County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours will be held this Thursday, May 19th, with special hours from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Stoney Point Events, located at 284 Stoney Point, Altoona.
Stoney Point Events is known for incredible weddings, receptions, anniversaries, birthdays, proms, and more. They also offer off-premise services such as catering, and DJ. Stoney Point will be hosting Business After Hours at their rustic-themed venue and outside Courtyard, with culinary delights from Chef Ray. Business After Hours is a networking event featuring fantastic food and door prizes. Cost to attend the After Hours is $6 per Chamber Member and $12 per Non-Member pre-registered. For more information or to make reservations click here or call at 943-8151.
Safety Program on Trucking Scheduled for This Friday
The next Chamber Safety Program has been set for this Friday, May 20th from 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. at Hoss's Steak and Sea House in Duncansville. The topic will be "Share the Road". The presenter is Joe Drugo, Senior Safety Training for Ward Trucking. Attendees will learn about the no-zone that all trucks have, limitations of trucks, seven safety tips we can all live by and will have the opportunity to sit in a tractor to see the no-zone first hand. Cost to attend is $20 for Chamber Members and $30 for non-members. Breakfast is included. To make reservations, call the Chamber at 943-8151 or register online.
Leadership Adult Session to Focus on the Future
The eighth session of the Chamber’s Leadership Blair County Adult program will be held this Friday from 8:00 a.m. to noon at Joshua House in Tyrone. The agenda will include Servant Leader Reports, Mini-Project Presentations and several exercises on “Future Search.” There will also be a Grad Presentation Discussion. The class will have one session remaining prior to the LBC Graduation on June 9th. For more information on Leadership Blair County, contact the Chamber at 943-8151 or visit the Chamber Website.
Informational Meeting Set for Chamber’s Costa Rica Trip
The Blair County Chamber’s Costa Rica Trip, from October 17-25, is a great opportunity to experience both the beach and the rain forest of that exotic Central American country. The cost is just $2,899 (double). That cost includes ground transportation to and from the airport, round-trip air, air taxes and fees/surcharges, hotel transfers, 13 meals and a variety of tours. There is also an array of optional tours and a 4-day, 3-night Jungle Adventure Post Tour Extension. An informational meeting on the trip will be held on May 31st at 6:00 p.m. at the Devorris Center for Business Development. Anyone interested in attending should contact the Chamber at 943-8151. The Chamber is partnering with Classic Travel and Collette on this trip. To book the Costa Rica trip or for more information, call Classic Travel at (814) 696-3558.
Power Card Offers: They’re Changing Every Day
The Chamber’s Power Card is now in the hands of nearly 30,000 Chamber members and the discounted offers are changing every day. If you haven’t checked the Power Card list in awhile, you might want to do so. Some great offers have been added since you last looked. And if you’re a Chamber member who still hasn’t received your Power Card, call us at 943-8151 and we’ll arrange to get a card to you.
Business Excellence Dinner Reservations Available
Marty Marasco, the President/CEO of Altoona-Blair County Development Corporation, will be the 15th recipient of the Chamber’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Business Excellence. The award will be presented at the Annual Business Excellence Dinner on June 13th at The Casino at Lakemont Park. To make a reservation to attend that dinner, contact the Chamber at (814) 943-8151 or register online.
Congratulations . . .
. . . to Northwest Bank, which ranked highest in customer satisfaction in the Mid-Atlantic Region, according to the J.D. Power 2016 U.S. Retail Banking Satisfaction Study.
. . . to Forshey’s Ag and Industrial of Martinsburg which received 5-Paw certification from Kioti Tractor, one of 51 dealerships in North America to receive the annual honor. The certification is part of the Kioti 5-Paw Dealer Excellence Program.
. . . to Gale DeArmin, clinical assistant professor of American Sign Language at Saint Francis University, who was recently named the recipient of the Saint Francis Honor Society Distinguished Faculty Award. This award recognizes classroom instruction and leadership among the faculty.
Power Card Offers: They’re Changing Every Day
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Business After Hours
Thursday, May 19
Stoney Point Events
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
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Safety Program
Friday, May 20
Hoss's, Duncansville
7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
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Breakfast Club
Thursday, June 9
The Casino at Lakemont Park
7:45 - 9:00 a.m.
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Business Excellence Dinner
Monday, June 13
Reception - 5:30 p.m.
Dinner & Award Presentation - 6:45 p.m.
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Upcoming Committee Meetings
Week of 5/16/2016
CEO Executive Roundtable
Wednesday, May 18, 7:30 a.m.
The Blairmont Club
Chamber Foundation Board
Wednesday, May 18, 8:00 a.m.
Devorris Center
Chamber Finance Committee
Wednesday, May 18, 10:00 a.m.
The Chamber
Chamber Board of Directors
Thursday, May 19, 7:30 a.m.
Devorris Center
Farm-City Committee
Friday, May 20, Noon
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