Chamber Office Closed for Indepence Day
Business Hall of Fame Honorees to Be Announced Next Monday
2014 Business After Hours Dates Starting to Fill-Up
Have you Received Your "Buy Here. Live Here." Newsletter?
Chamber Seeking Fall Intern
Great Electric Rates Still Available from Chamber Energy Program
Does Your Business Qualify for a Ribbon Cutting?
Congratulations...
Blue Card Discounts 

Chamber Office Closed for Independence Day
The Blair County Chamber Office will be closed on Wednesday in observance of Independence Day.  The office will re-open on Thursday at 8:30 a.m.  For information on The Chamber or to register for an upcoming program or event, visit The Chamber Website.

Business Hall of Fame Honorees to Be Announced Next Monday
The judges have met and the 2012 Blair County Business Hall of Fame honorees as well as the General Award of Distinction winners will be officially announced in next Monday’s Business Bulletin.  Stay tuned!  The Business Hall of Fame Dinner will be held on October 15th at the Blair County Convention Center.

2014 Business After Hours Dates Starting to Fill-up
In the ever-changing world of business, one thing never seems to change – the popularity of hosting Business After Hours. Not only are all dates for hosting After Hours filled for the remainder of 2012 but for all of 2013 and a few months in 2014. If you’re interested in hosting in 2014 (or beyond), contact Stacy Hoover at 943-8151 or email her.

Have You Received Your "Buy Here. Live Here." Newsletter?
First the Buy Here. Live Here. website and now the Buy Here. Live Here. online newsletter. If you haven’t received the newsletter it means that you haven’t yet signed a pledge card saying that you will attempt to buy at least 10% more of your products and services from local providers. By signing a pledge, you will be entered into monthly prize drawings. You can access a pledge card either by visiting The Chamber Office or by visiting the website at http://www.buyherelivehere.com/. 

Chamber Seeking Fall Intern
The Blair County Chamber of Commerce is seeking an intern for the Fall Semester. The intern should be majoring in Business Management, Marketing or Communications. The internship can be either for credit or personal enrichment. Interested students should contact Linda Stotler at 943-8151. 

Great Electric Rates Still Available from Chamber Energy Program
If your business is a member of the Blair County Chamber and you haven’t enrolled in a discount program for electricity, you’re already losing money. To remedy that situation, check out The Chamber’s commercial energy program through OnDemand Energy. The rates are great and the service is outstanding. Simply visit the website at http://www.ondemandenergy.com/ and see what you’ve been missing!

Does Your Business Qualify for a Ribbon Cutting?
Has your business recently re-located, renovated or changed its appearance in any way? Then call The Chamber at 943-8151 and ask for Linda Stotler to schedule a ribbon-cutting. The Chamber Ambassadors, along with Chamber staff and any available elected officials will come to your location, cut a ribbon and take a photo that will then appear in an upcoming issue of the Blair Business Mirror. And the best thing is, there’s no cost involved. Don’t miss-out on an opportunity to promote your business. Call today!

Congratulations...
. . . to Altoona Regional Health System which received a Gold Award for its quarterly magazine, Healthy Living, at the 29th Annual Healthcare Advertising Awards, sponsored by the Healthcare Marketing Report.
. . . to Forshey’s Ag & Industrial in Martinsburg which was recently named a Blue Ribbon Excellence Dealer by New Holland Agriculture.  The Blue Ribbon standard recognizes customer satisfaction and business excellence.

Blue Card Discounts
Here are a few of the discounts you can receive with your Chamber Blue Card. Click here to see the full list of Blue Card Discounts. To have an offer listed contact Stacy Hoover at The Chamber at 943-8151.    

Envision Laser Centers	Save $300 OFF PER EYE on Custom Lasik Lifetime Package when you present your Chamber Blue Card. *Not combinable with any other offer including financing and insurance discounts.
Fellabaum & Co.,  Inc. dba Jackson Hewitt Tax Service	Present your Blue Card to receive 15% off of tax preparation services. (Offer is valid at Blair County locations: Station Medical Center, Greenwood and Claysburg.)
Fink Brothers Supply	Present your Chamber Blue Card to receive a case of recycled multipurpose paper made locally by American Eagle Paper Mills for only $32.45. Free Delivery to most areas
Firestone Complete Auto Care	Present your Blue Card to receive a standard lube, oil & filter change for $21.99 + tax OR Present your Blue Card to receive a PA state inspection and emissions test for $39.99 + tax.
Foxtrot Runners, Inc.	Show your Chamber Member Blue Card at checkout and receive 10% off each individual pair of shoes