Small Business Partners Schedules Speed Networking for Wednesday
Ribbon Cutting to Be Held at Trade Secrets
Chamber Board to Address Challenges Through Subcommittees
Foundation Board Reviewing Contracts, By-Laws
Informational Meeting Set for Canyons and Casinos Trip
Young Entrepreneurs to Learn From Area CEO’s
ALSM to Host February’s “Business After Hours”
Final Call for Exhibitors for the 2017 Home & Garden Show
Congratulations . . .
Small Business Partners Schedules Speed Networking for Wednesday
The Blair County Chamber of Commerce Small Business Partners will host a Speed Networking event this Wednesday, Feb. 15th, from 3 – 4:30 p.m., at the Devorris Center for Business Development, located at 3900 Industrial Park Drive, Altoona. The cost to attend is $10 for Chamber Members and $20 for non-members. For additional information or to register, contact The Chamber at (814) 943-8151, or register online.
Ribbon Cutting to Be Held at Trade Secrets
The Blair County Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony this Tuesday, February 14th at 11:00 a.m. as part of the grand-opening celebration for Trade Secrets located at 1223 13th Ave., First Floor, Downtown Altoona. During the grand-opening event Trade Secrets will offer 15% off all purchases on that day. Trade Secrets offers a complete line of all natural body care products which are made locally by owners Andrew and Stephanie Hite. The development of the line is in response to growing concern regarding toxic chemicals and other unhealthy ingredients typically used in manufacturing these products. For information about ribbon-cuttings and other services offered to Chamber Members, call the Blair County Chamber of Commerce at 814-943-8151.
Chamber Board to Address Challenges Through Subcommittees
At its Thursday meeting, the Chamber’s Board of Directors will decide which issues will get increased attention when the Board forms into subcommittees. “We have a number of challenges ahead that can best be dealt with in smaller group settings,” explained Board Chair Matt Stuckey. “The Board will determine which of those challenges will be addressed first.” Anyone wishing to address the Chamber Board should contact Joe Hurd by noon on Tuesday at 943-8151.
Foundation Board Reviewing Contracts, By-Laws
The Blair County Chamber Foundation Board will meet on Wednesday at the Devorris Center. The Foundation is in the process of reviewing its contracts and by-laws and continues to solicit funding to defray the cost of its many programs. “We encourage people to look at ways that they can help us meet our financial goals,” explained Secretary/Treasurer Cindy Cessna. “It’s important that people remember that our Foundation is an approved Educational Improvement Organization (EIO) that can accept Educational Improvement Tax Credits (EITC).” For more information, contact Cessna at 943-8151 or email her at ccessna@blairchamber.com.
Informational Meeting Set for Canyons and Casinos Trip
An informational meeting will be held February 21st at 6:00 p.m. at the Devorris Center for Business Development for the Blair County Chamber’s next exciting trip – Canyons and Casinos! The trip is scheduled for June 16 – 24, 2017. The itinerary includes breathtaking views in the southwest including the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Monument Valley, Scottsdale and a two-night stay in Las Vegas. Globus Family of Brands representative, Doug Brown, will offer a presentation on the trip and conduct a question and answer session. Travelers will receive a $107 discount if their deposit is paid by April 15. There is no cost or obligation to attend the informational meeting. Call the Blair County Chamber of Commerce at 814-943-8151 for more information and to register.
Young Entrepreneurs to Learn From Area CEO’s
As the inaugural class of the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) finalizes business plans and winds-down meetings with their mentors, class members are eager to gain additional perspectives from local business leaders at an important event later this month. On February 22nd, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Devorris Downtown Center in Altoona, the class will attend a CEO Roundtable which will feature a Q&A session moderated by YEA! Program Manager Jim Kilmartin. A panel of CEO’s will answer questions prepared by the class to provide insight on the challenges and opportunities that surround business creation and ultimately business growth. The CEO panel consists of Don Beaver of HalenHardy, who started a number of successful Blair County businesses; Deb Dellaposta of WPS Office Solutions; Philip Devorris of Blair Companies; Jerry Murray of UPMC Altoona; and Patricia Savage of Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries. The CEO Roundtable event is open to the public. There is no cost to attend. A dessert reception will follow the CEO Roundtable. Anyone interested in attending should just show up. For further information, contact the Blair County Chamber at (814) 943-8151. YEA! teaches kids from eleven to eighteen how to identify their passions, develop a business idea, write a business plan, pitch investors for funding and obtain all the necessary components to create a fully-formed and functioning business or social movement by the end of the 30-week class. (Young Entrepreneurs Academy is a program of the Blair County Chamber of Commerce.)
ALSM to Host February’s “Business After Hours”
The next Blair County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours will be held Thursday, February 23rd, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the administrative office of Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries (ALSM) located at 998 Logan Blvd., Altoona. ALSM is a not-for-profit organization that employs more than 500 team members and serves an eight-county area. It is the only organization in this region that provides human services that span the generations from children through seniors. Business After Hours is a networking event featuring food and door prizes. Cost to attend the After Hours is $10 per Chamber Member and $20 per non-member, pre-registered. For more information or to make reservations call the Chamber at 943-8151 or register online.
Final Call for Exhibitors for the 2017 Home & Garden Show
The Blair County Chamber of Commerce and the Blair Bedford Builders Association are accepting final vendor booth reservations for the 47th annual Blair County Home & Garden Show to be held March 3, 4, & 5, 2017 at the Jaffa Shrine in Altoona. Exhibitor booth space is open for home and garden-related businesses interested in showcasing their products or services. The show is also accepting vendor applications for the Home Treasures room. Home Treasures offers a boutique-style setting that features home interior items, candles, spices, hand-crafted items, and much more. To reserve a booth or for more information, call Stacy Hoover at the Blair County Chamber of Commerce at 814-943-8151.
Congratulations . . .
. . . to the Juniata College Department of Accounting, Business and Economics which was granted accreditation for its business and management programs by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education. This is the first accreditation for the college’s Business department.
. . . to Deborah Miller, Patient Safety / Quality Director at Nason Hospital, for passing the rigorous exam to become a Certified Professional in Patient Safety. Miller has 37-years of service at Nason.
. . . to Penn State Altoona’s Rail Transportation Engineering degree program, which has been selected for display of well-prepared self-study reports at the 2017 ABET Symposium. ABET is the national accreditation organization for engineering programs.
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Tuesday, February 14, 8:00 a.m.
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Home & Garden Show Committee
Tuesday, February 14, 8:30 a.m.
The Chamber
Committee of Non-Profit Businesses
Tuesday, February 14, 9:00 a.m.
Devorris Center
Golf Committee
Tuesday, February 14, 4:00 p.m.
The Chamber
Coalition on Sustainability
Wednesday, February 15, 1:30 p.m.
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LBC Youth Committee
Wednesday, February 15, 3:30 p.m.
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YEA! Steering Committee
Thursday, February 16, 8:45 a.m.
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