Chamber Accepting Nominations for Board Seats
County Commissioner Interviews Are On the Chamber’s YouTube Channel
The Chamber is Now on Instagram!!
Young Professionals Holding “Chat & Chill” at the Buccinese Society
Gary Long to Speak at October “Breakfast Club”
4 Seasons Farm to Host “Down on the Farm” Event
Schurr to Co-Chair Attractions/Hotel Roundtable
Chamber Helping to Promote Armed Intruder Conference
Chamber Accepting Nominations for Board Seats
The Blair County Chamber is accepting nominations for its Board of Directors. To submit a nomination (you can also self-nominate), email the name, title and business of the nominee to Joe Hurd at jhurd@blairchamber.com by October 4th at 4:00 p.m.
County Commissioner Interviews Are On the Chamber’s YouTube Channel
The Public Policy Committee of the Blair County Chamber held a Q&A session on September 11th with the four candidates for Blair County Commissioner. The candidates were interviewed individually and their responses were videotaped. The questions were developed by the committee and all candidates were asked the same questions. To view the interviews, go to Blair County Chamber’s YouTube Channel.
The Chamber is Now on Instagram!!
Instagram is a great marketing and networking tool now being utilized by the Chamber. Similar to Facebook, Instagram allows likes, tags, comments, and shares. Instagram uses images to attract an audience as they scroll through their news feed. Adding hashtags to each post helps reach individuals who follow certain topics. How can this help your business? The Chamber will be able to tag your Instagram account and create a broader audience. Follow the Chamber on Instagram @blaircountychamberofcommerce.
Young Professionals Holding “Chat & Chill” at the Buccinese Society
The Young Professionals of Blair County will be hosting a Chat & Chill event on October 3rd from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Buccinese Society in Altoona. Cost to attend is just $15/per person and includes a full Italian buffet. The event includes bocce, networking and the opportunity to just chill-out. To make a reservation, please call the Chamber at 943-8151 or register online. Corporate sponsor of Chat & Chill is Blair School of Martial Arts.
Gary Long to Speak at October “Breakfast Club”
There are few people in Blair County who understand Blair County agriculture any better than Gary Long. A custom operator of services to local farmers in Sinking Valley, Long knows the ins and outs associated with operating a successful farm, the regulatory aspects of staying in compliance and the all-to-often consequences of uncooperative weather. At the next Blair County Chamber “Breakfast Club” on October 10th, Long will speak about, “The Challenges and Opportunities of Blair County Agriculture.” His presentation will provide an overview of what farmers in the county faces each day, how technology has made a difference and how the business community can more effectively interact with the agricultural community to bolster the county’s economy. The cost to attend Breakfast Club is $20 for Chamber Members and $30 for non-members. To register, contact the Chamber at (814) 943-8151 or register online. Corporate sponsor of the October Breakfast Club is Leonard S. Fiore, Inc.
4 Seasons Farm to Host “Down on the Farm” Event
The Blair County Chamber of Commerce Farm-City Committee is gearing-up for its annual ‘Down on the Farm’ event to be held Thursday, Oct. 10th from 5 – 7 p.m. This year’s host will be 4 Seasons Farm LLC, located at 305 Pacanowski Lane in Tyrone. Down on the Farm is a great event for the entire family to enjoy an all-you-can-eat farm-to-table buffet, hay rides, farm tours, a petting area and other activities for the kids. Admission is $10 per person. Children 10 and under are free. This event is part of an on-going effort of the Chamber’s Farm-City Committee to raise awareness of the important economic impact our agricultural community has on our region. For reservations, contact the Blair County Chamber of Commerce at 814-943-8151 or register online. Corporate sponsors for the event at AgChoice Farm Credit, Blair County Conservation District, DelGrosso Foods, KIZ Resources and M&T Bank.
Schurr to Co-Chair Attractions/Hotel Roundtable
Patrick Schurr, Area Director of Sales for Hospitality Asset Management Company, has been named co-chair of the Attractions/Hotel Roundtable. The Roundtable is a partnership between the Blair County Chamber and Explore Altoona. Schurr replaces Jeff Cipriani of Hampton Inn Altoona who resigned the position in August.
Chamber Helping to Promote Armed Intruder Conference
The Chamber is partnering with one of its members on an event that carries incredible significance to the business community. The 4th Annual Preparing for an Armed Intruder Conference will be held on Monday, October 14th from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Altoona Grand Hotel. Survival Mindset, a member of the Chamber, has gained an impressive reputation for producing high impact programs dealing with topics of great urgency from the standpoint of safety and security. This event will add to that reputation. The cost to attend the conference is $140/ person. However, Chamber Members can attend for just $99/person by using the discount code BCCC. To register, click on https://pfaai-altoonapa.eventbrite.com/.
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September 30, 2019
Upcoming Events
YP "Chat & Chill"
Thursday, October 3
5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Buccinese Society
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Breakfast Club
Thursday, October 10
7:45 - 9:00 a.m.
The Casino at Lakemont Park
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Down on the Farm
Thursday, October 10
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
4 Seasons Farm, LLC
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Business Before Hours
Tuesday, October 15
7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Wingate by Wyndham Altoona Downtown/Medical Center
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Hall of Fame Dinner
Monday, October 21
5:30 - Reception
6:45 - Dinner
Blair County Convention Center
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Upcoming Committee Meetings
Week of 9/30/19
Home & Garden Show Committee
Tuesday, October 1, 8:30 a.m.
The Chamber
Young Professionals Committee
Wednesday, October 2, 8:00 a.m.
Devorris Center
BASICS Early Childhood Subcommittee
Thursday, October 3, 10:00 a.m.
Devorris Center
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