Business Hall of Fame Dinner Tonight at the Convention Center
2017 Chamber Budget Approved Without a Dues Increase
Chamber Board Approves Five New Members
Young Entrepreneurs Academy Program Kicks-Off Tomorrow
Privilege Pages: A Great Way to Market a Product or Event
WE-LEaD Networking Event Scheduled for Next Monday
Tickets Still Available for the Annual Farm-City Dinner
Discount Extended for “Canyons and Casinos” Trip
Business Hall of Fame Dinner Tonight at the Convention Center
This year’s Business Hall of Fame event will take place tonight at the Blair County Convention Center, beginning with a reception at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:45. The 2016 Hall of Fame inductees are Manpower, Inc. of Altoona; Park Furniture/Park Audio/Park Security; Stiffler McGraw & Associates; and Teeter Insurance Agency, Inc. Little Shop / Country Mouse is the Heritage Hall of Fame inductee. In the Excellence in Small Business category, three businesses were chosen. Those businesses are: Lawn Doctor of Altoona/Johnstown,/Bedford; Mountain View Eye Associates; and Professionals Auto Body. In Young Emerging Business, the honorees are Bella Lucia, Inc. and KMS Interior Design & Home Staging, LLC. For further information about the Business Hall of Fame, contact the Chamber at 943-8151.
2017 Chamber Budget Approved Without a Dues Increase
The 2017 Budget of the Blair County Chamber of Commerce was approved by the Chamber Board of Directors on October 20th. The budget calls for revenues of $755,065 and expenses of $743,781. There is no dues increase for 2017.
Chamber Board Approves Five New Members
At its October 20th meeting, the Blair County Chamber Board of Directors approved the following new members: Beacon of Blair County, Janitor Supply, Inc. of Altoona, Keystone Response Services of Hollidaysburg, Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of Altoona and Vitality Wellness Consultants of Altoona.
Young Entrepreneurs Academy Program Kicks-Off Tomorrow
The much anticipated Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) program will welcome its first class of students tomorrow beginning at 8:15 a.m. at the Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence. The class, consisting of 23 students will meet each week for 30 weeks. The Blair County Chamber is the program administrator for YEA! The program is headquartered in Rochester, New York. Corporate sponsors of the Blair County’s YEA! are Sheetz, Inc. and UPMC Altoona. For more information on the Young Entrepreneurs Academy, contact the Chamber at 943-8151.
Privilege Pages: A Great Way to Market a Product or Event
As the Holiday Season approaches, one effective and inexpensive way to get the word out about an event, program or product associated with your business or organization is to reserve a Privilege Page. What are Privilege Pages? They are the flyers that are inserted into the mailed copies of the Blair Business Mirror each month. They reach the 1,100 business that are on the Chamber’s mailing list. If you are looking to get the word out to the business community, this is an ideal way. And the cost is just $125 (plus you provide the 1,100 copies of your flyer). The deadlines to provide the flyers for the next three insertions are: November 4th, December 9th and January 6th. To reserve a space or for more information, call Jessie Covert at 943-8151 or email her at jcovert@blairchamber.com.
WE-LEaD Networking Event Scheduled for Next Monday
The Blair County Chamber of Commerce WE-LEaD (Women Encouraging – Leadership, Education and Development) program will host a networking event on Monday, Oct. 31st, from 5 - 7 p.m. on the patio at Park Hills Golf Club. The networking event, sponsored by Girls Night Out, will feature hot hors d’oeuvres and 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.
Tickets Still Available for the Annual Farm-City Dinner
Tickets are still available for the Chamber's Annual Farm-City Dinner to be held on Tuesday, November 1 at the Freedom Township Fire Hall. Cost per ticket is $20.00 and includes a family-style turkey dinner with all the fixings. Help us honor Jean Sollenberger with the 2016 ACE Award. Guest Speaker will be Richard Roush, Dean, College of Agricultural Sciences at Penn State University. The evening starts at 6:30 p.m. with a milk/punch reception and the dinner/program being at 7:00. To secure your tickets, call the Chamber at 814-943-8151.
Discount Extended for “Canyons and Casinos” Trip
The Blair County Chamber’s first trip of 2017 will be “Canyons and Casinos” and until November 15th anyone paying a deposit will receive a discount of $313.00. The trip will depart on June 16th and return on the 24th. That 8-night trip will begin with a flight to Phoenix, will include a number of guided motor coach tours and will conclude with two days in Las Vegas prior to flying home. The trip is the Chamber’s way to recognize the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. Heritage Travel and Globus Family of Brands are partners with the Chamber on the Canyons and Casinos Trip. For more information or to book a reservation, call Heritage Travel at (814) 946-1600.
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October 24, 2016
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Upcoming Events
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Business Hall of Fame Dinner
Monday, October 24
5:30 p.m. - Reception
6:45 p.m. - Dinner
Blair County Convention Center
WE-LEaD Networking
Monday, October 31
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Park Hills Golf Club
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Farm-City Dinner
Tuesday, November 1
6:30 p.m. - Milk Punch reception
7:00 p.m. - Dinner & Program
Freedom Township Fire Company
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Breakfast Club
Thursday, November 10
7:45 - 9:00 a.m.
The Casino at Lakemont Park
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Wake Up to Wellness
Tuesday, November 15
8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Altoona Grand Hotel
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Business After Hours
Thursday, November 17
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence
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Upcoming Committee Meetings
Week of 10/24/2016
Coalition on Sustainability
Monday, October 24, 1:00 p.m.
The Chamber
Transportation Committee
Tuesday, October 25, 8:15 a.m.
Devorris Center
BASICS Next Gen Subcommittee
Tuesday, October 25, 3:00 p.m.
GACTC
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