Chamber Recognizes “All-Stars” for February
Blair Business Mirror to Be Published Tuesday
Best Practices Forum Rescheduled for this Friday
Chamber’s Young Professionals Helping Saint Patrick’s School
WE-LEaD to Hold Networking Event at Park Hills
Small Business Workshop to Focus on Business Valuation
McQuaide , Blasko to Host “Business After Hours”
“Business Before Hours” Scheduled for Hollidaysburg Area YMCA
Still Time to Qualify for Discount on Canyons and Casinos Trip
Chamber Golf Classic Registration Open and Sponsorships Available
Chamber Recognizes “All-Stars” for February
The Blair County Chamber’s ability to offer quality programming, events, recognition and advocacy efforts depends largely on the willingness of sponsors to step up to help underwrite the costs associated those efforts. So at the end of each month, we publish a list of businesses or individuals who sponsored anything Chamber-related during the month. They have helped us to make a difference in the business community. All-Stars for February are: Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries and Forney Financial Solutions.
Blair Business Mirror to Be Published Tuesday
The March issue of the Blair Business Mirror will be published on Tuesday as a supplement to the Altoona Mirror. The cover story in this issue focuses attention on Women’s History Month and features several local women who have made significant impacts on Blair County. The Q&A feature is on Barry Newborn. A copy of the Blair Business Mirror will be mailed to every Chamber-member business later in the week.
Best Practices Forum Rescheduled for this Friday
Volunteers are an incredible asset to a non-profit business. But all too often, those businesses fail to take full advantage of what a volunteer brings to the table in terms of talent, time and enthusiasm. Join us for a panel discussion this Friday, March 17th from 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. at the Devorris Center for Business Development. The panel for the Forum will consist of Alice Clark, former volunteer manager at Nittany Valley Hospital Center and former president of the board of the PA Association for Healthcare Volunteer Resource Professionals; Cheryl White, executive director of Volunteers in Medicine in State College; and Sarah Anderson, Director of Lifelong Learning at Penn State. The discussion will center on fours issues: The gateway to providing opportunities for members of our community to improve your bottom line, ensuring there is community buy-in for an organization’s mission, strengthening an organization’s credibility in the eyes of the public, and answering the question: Is there such a thing as free help? The cost to attend is $5.00 for Chamber Members and $10 for non-members. All payments must be made prior to the event or at the door that morning. The Chamber will not bill for this event. To register, contact the Chamber at (814) 943-8151 or register online.
Chamber’s Young Professionals Helping Saint Patrick’s School
The Young Professionals of Blair County will be assisting Saint Patrick’s School in Newry in raising funds through the parish’s annual Lenten Fish Fry. Young Professionals will have an opportunity to volunteer at the March 17th event. Available shifts are: 3:30 – 5:30 and 5:30 – 7:30. Any Young Professional who would be interested in volunteering should call Kristen by March 3rd at (814) 932-5997 or email her at kmsinteriordesigns@gmail.com. All proceeds from the Fish Fry will be used to purchase school supplies, technology, textbooks and extracurricular items.
WE-LEaD to Hold Networking Event at Park Hills
The Chamber’s WE-LEaD Committee will hold a Networking Event on Monday, March 20th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Park Hills Golf Club. Corporate Sponsor of the event is Aerotek. The cost to attend is $20 for Chamber Members and $40 for non-members. To register, call the Chamber at (814) 943-8151 or register online.
Small Business Workshop to Focus on Business Valuation
The Blair County Chamber’s Small Business Partners will hold a workshop on March 22nd from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. at the Devorris Center for Business Development. The workshop, to be presented by Doug Christy of Pro/Vision Coaching, Inc., is entitled “What is Your Business Worth? – Why Your Business Performance and Personal Net Worth Depend Upon It.” Christy will identify areas of concern that businesses should address to stay financially viable and he will explain how to calculate business value and increase it dramatically. The cost to attend the workshop is $10 for Chamber Members and $20 for non-members. Light refreshments will be served. To register, contact the Chamber at (814) 943-8151 or register online.
McQuaide , Blasko to Host “Business After Hours”
The law firm of McQuaide, Blasko will host the next Chamber “Business After Hours on March 23rd from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Hollidaysburg Office, located at 601 Hawthorne Drive. 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 contact the Chamber at (814) 943-8151 or register online.
“Business Before Hours” Scheduled for Hollidaysburg Area YMCA
There is more than one way for a business to offer a wellness program to its employees. That is a just one message that will be conveyed to those who attend the next Blair County Chamber “Business Before Hours,” set for Friday, March 24th from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. at the Hollidaysburg Area YMCA. The Y’s 2017 Community Wellness Challenge Series, which begins on March 25th with the Race of Champions, offers nine races in nine months. There is no cost for Chamber Members to attend Business Before Hours. Non-Members may attend for $10. Registration is required to help the YMCA determine how much food to prepare. To register, contact the Chamber at (814) 943-8151 or register online.
Still Time to Qualify for Discount on Canyons and Casinos Trip
The Blair County Chamber’s next exciting trip – Canyons and Casinos – provides travelers an opportunity for a great experience without leaving the United States. 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. Travelers will receive a $107 discount from Globus if their deposit is paid by April 15. Call the Blair County Chamber of Commerce at 814-943-8151 for more information and to register.
Chamber Golf Classic Registration Open and Sponsorships Available
Registration is now open for the Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Chamber Golf Classic. The Classic will be held on Monday, May 8 at Iron Masters Country Club with a lunch/registration at 11:00 and tee off at Noon. If you are interested, simply complete the registration form and return to The Chamber. Sponsorships are also available for the Classic. Contact Jessie Covert at 814-943-8151 for more information on sponsoring the Classic. Any questions pertaining to the Golf Classic, please contact Stacy Hoover at The Chamber, 943-8151.
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Hollidaysburg YMCA
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Safety Program
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Hoss's Steak & Sea House, Duncansville
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Refresh Leadership
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The Arc of Blair County
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Breakfast Club
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The Casino at Lakemont Park
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Upcoming Committee Meetings
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BASICS Steering Committee
Monday, March 13, 8:00 a.m.
GACTC
Regional BASICS
Monday, March 13, Noon
Marzoni's (Duncansville)
Chamber Board Executive Committee
Tuesday, March 14, 8:00 a.m.
The Chamber
Golf Committee
Tuesday, March 14, 4:00 p.m.
The Chamber
Leadership Blair County Alumni
Wednesday, March 15, 7:30 a.m.
Reliance Bank, Lakemont
CEO Executive Roundtable
Wednesday, March 15, 7:30 a.m.
The Blairmont Club
Chamber Foundation Board
Wednesday, March 15, 8:00 a.m.
Devorris Center
LBC Youth Committee
Wednesday, March 15, 3:30 p.m.
Devorris Center
Chamber Board of Directors
Thursday, March 16, 7:30 a.m.
Devorris Center
YEA! Steering Committee
Thursday, March 16, 8:45 a.m.
Devorris Center
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