Chamber to Endorse Additional Passenger Train Service
Four New Members Added to the Chamber Rolls
Blair County Retail to Meet Wednesday
Informational Meeting Set for Chamber’s Costa Rica Trip
Business Hall of Fame Accepting Nominations
Application Process Underway for 2017 LBC Class
Power Cards Now in the Hands of More than 35,000 Chamber Members
Business Excellence Dinner Reservations Available
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Chamber to Endorse Additional Passenger Train Service
The Board of Directors of the Blair County Chamber has approved a request by its Transportation Committee to submit a letter to Governor Tom Wolf, encouraging the governor and the state legislature to add two additional rail passenger lines to the mainline corridor between Pittsburgh and Harrisburg. This effort is being spearheaded by the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership. As one of the main passenger stops along the current AMTRAK route, the City of Altoona would recognize considerable benefits in terms of convenience and flexibility. For more information on the Transportation Committee, contact Joe Hurd at (814) 943-8151 or email him at jhurd@blairchamber.com.
Four New Members Added to the Chamber Rolls
At its May 19th meeting, the Blair County Chamber’s Board of Directors approved the following new members: Bedford Candies of Altoona, Craig Fencing of Altoona, Michaella Elizabeth Marketing of Schellsburg and Verizon Wireless of Warrendale. The Chamber’s membership now stands at 1,056.
Blair County Retail to Meet Wednesday
Blair County Retail, a program of the Blair County Chamber, will hold its first key issues meeting on Wednesday at 8:15 a.m. at the Devorris Center for Business Development. The meeting will encourage dialogue from local retailers on better ways to promote retail, ways to gain greater interaction among retailers and strategies aimed at employee recruitment and retention. Any Blair County retailer is welcome to attend. The meeting will last no longer than one hour. Neal Waldron of Home Depot chairs the committee.
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.
Business Hall of Fame Accepting Nominations
Even though the Chamber’s Business Hall of Fame Dinner doesn’t take place until October 24th, the nomination and application process are underway. The deadline for nominated businesses and organizations to submit applications for either the Hall of Fame or for one of the General Awards of Distinction is June 15th. Nomination forms may be secured at the Chamber Office or by clicking here. Don’t delay: Nominate someone today!
Application Process Underway for 2017 LBC Class
With the 2016 Class set to graduate on June 9th, the Chamber’s Leadership Blair County program has already officially opened the application process for the 2017 class. Anyone who would like to be considered for that class should pick up a copy of the LBC Application at the Chamber Office or download an application from the Chamber Website by clicking here. Only 24 people are selected for each class so submit your application today.
Power Cards Now in the Hands of More than 35,000 Chamber Members
The Chamber’s Power Card is now in the hands of more than 35,000 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 Janet Illar, Manager of the Gift Shop at Nason Hospital, who was named the hospital’s 2016 Volunteer of the Year.
. . . to Kraig Kiesewetter and George Mountford of Empower Business Solutions who each earned badges from Acumatica. Kiesewetter earned a business consultant badge making him a certified expert in financial basics and intermediate financials. Mountford is now a certified systems administrator.
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