Farm-City Dinner Re-scheduled for Tonight
Congressman Shuster to Speak at Wednesday’s “Breakfast Club”
Informational Meeting on China Trip is Wednesday Night
Regional Business & Industry Expo This Thursday at Bryce Jordan Center
“Role Models” Program to Feature Local Business Leaders
Inexpensive Opportunities Available to Sponsor Television Programs
Next “Business After Hours” Slated for First National Bank
Village at Morrisons Cove to Host “Business Before Hours”
“Buy Here. Live Here.” Planning Invites Member Participation
Chamber Co-Sponsoring Seminar on Small Games of Chance
Congratulations . . .
Blue Card Discounts
Farm-City Dinner Re-scheduled for Tonight
The Blair County Chamber’s Farm-City Dinner, which was postponed last Tuesday due to inclement weather, will take place tonight at The Park at Morrisons Cove. The event begins with a Milk-Punch Reception at 6:30 p.m. and a family-style turkey dinner at 7:00. Highlighting the evening will be a keynote by Chris Brand of Giant Food Store, LLC followed by the presentation of the 2012 Agricultural Community Excellence (ACE) Award to Kelly Ritchey. Tickets are no longer being sold for this event.
Congressman Shuster to Speak at Wednesday’s “Breakfast Club”
Congressman Bill Shuster will be the keynote speaker at the next Chamber “Breakfast Club,” to be held this Wednesday, November 7th beginning at 7:45 a.m. at The Casino at Lakemont Park. The event will double as an economic summit, co-sponsored by The Chamber, Altoona-Blair County Development Corporation and Explore Altoona (formerly the Allegheny Mountains Convention & Visitors Bureau). The Congressman will talk about the outcome of the Presidential election and what that outcome is likely to mean to the business community. The cost to attend is $16.00/person. All non-Chamber members must pay in advance. A buffet breakfast is included in the cost. Corporate sponsor for the Breakfast Club is Lytle EAP Partners. To register, call The Chamber at 943-8151 or register online.
Informational Meeting on China Trip is Wednesday Night
The Chamber’s next trip to China is set for April 12-20 and the deadline for registration and payment in full is December 14th. While many people have already paid the $200 deposit to secure a spot on the trip, many have made inquiries and still others are looking for more information. That information, in the form of a Q&A meeting, will next take place this Wednesday, November 7th at 6:00 p.m. at the Devorris Center for Business Development. Joe Hurd and Jessica Meck from The Chamber and David Kimmel from Penn State Altoona – all of whom traveled on last November’s Trip to China – will be on-hand to answer any questions about the trip and to distribute materials including the trip’s itinerary. There is no cost to attend the meeting and no obligation to make a commitment for the April trip. For more information, contact The Chamber at 943-8151. Pre-registration for the meeting is recommended but not required.
Regional Business & Industry Expo This Thursday at Bryce Jordan Center
Once again this year, the Blair County Chamber will participate in the Regional Business & Industry EXPO, set for this Thursday, November 8th from 1:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College. This year the Expo will host the S&R Association’s Thriller Thrive, a dance mob fundraiser that supports local volunteer first responders, and a new networking pavilion where visitors and exhibitors can mingle throughout the day for a greater opportunity to make valuable business connections. For more information on the Expo, contact Stacy Hoover at 943-8151.
“Role Models” Program to Feature Local Business Leaders
The Chamber’s newest educational program – “Role Models” – will debut on November 15th from noon to 1:30 p.m. at The Blairmont Club by featuring two of Blair County’s most esteemed business leaders. Donald Devorris of Blair Companies and John Wolf of Wolf Furniture Company will answer questions from attendees related to their business careers and will provide insight into what has worked (and not worked) during their many years in building and maintaining a business. The cost to attend is just $25 for Chamber Members and $35 for non-members and includes lunch. To register, call The Chamber at 943-8151 or register online.
Inexpensive Opportunities Available to Sponsor Television Programs
The Chamber is featuring a number of informative programs during the next three months that will also give members an opportunity to get the name of their business or organization in front of the viewing public in an inexpensive way. On November 28th, two half-hour “Blair County: It’s Our Business” programs will tape for airing on the Altoona Public Access Channel in December. One program will be on local manufacturing; the other on local insurance. The panel discussion format will be moderated by WTAJ’s Carolyn Donaldson. On December 17th, two more BCIOB programs – one on local retail and the other on local restaurants will tape for airing in January. The cost for a business to sponsor a “Blair County: It’s Our Business” program is just $100. A business or organization can sponsor all four BCIOB programs for just $300. To sponsor, contact Joe Hurd at 943-8151.
Next “Business After Hours” Slated for First National Bank
The next Chamber “Business After Hours” will be held on Thursday, November 15th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at First National Bank, 224 Allegheny Street in Hollidaysburg. The cost to attend is $6.00 for Chamber Members in advance and $7.00 at the door. Non-members can attend for $12.00 in advance and $15.00 at the door. To register, contact The Chamber at 943-8151 or register online.
Village at Morrisons Cove to Host “Business Before Hours”
The “Bistro” at The Village at Morrisons Cove will host the next Chamber “Business Before Hours” on Friday, November 16th from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. “The Bistro hosted last November’s Business Before Hours as well and the food and the atmosphere are tremendous,” explained Chamber President Joe Hurd. “Anyone who hasn’t been there has missed a great experience. Don’t miss it a second time.” There is no cost for Chamber Members to attend but registration is required. Call The Chamber at 943-8151 or register online.
“Buy Here. Live Here.” Planning Invites Member Participation
The Chamber’s Buy Here. Live Here. program has made great strides since its kickoff in March. What the program is able to accomplish in the future will be the focus of a strategic planning effort to be undertaken within the next month. Facilitated by David Duncan of Blair Medical Associates, the process requires feedback from interested Chamber Members. If you are a member of The Chamber and are willing to share your thoughts on local purchasing, contact Joe Hurd at 943-8151.
Chamber Co-Sponsoring Seminar on Small Games of Chance
The Blair County Chamber is partnering with State Senator John Eichelberger on a seminar which will focus on the rules and regulations surrounding Small Games of Chance in Pennsylvania. The seminar will be held on Monday, November 19th at 6:30 p.m. in the Saint Rose of Lima School Hall, 5519 Sixth Avenue in Altoona. Guest presenter will be Sgt. James Jones of the PA State Police’s Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement. “So many of our Chamber Members, particularly our many non-profit organizations, rely on small games of chance to stay alive financially,” disclosed Chamber President Joe Hurd. “It’s important that they know and understand how to remain in compliance with state regulations.” There is no cost to attend the seminar but registration is encouraged. To register, call The Chamber at 943-8151.
Congratulations . . .
. . . to Blair Medical Associates of Altoona who is celebrating its 40th anniversary as the region’s top physician practice.
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.
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The Building II Athletic Club
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Present your Blue Card to receive 10% off our regular membership fee.
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The Cashman Financial Group, Inc.
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Attention Business owners: Call 1-800-722-0610 to learn how to receive a FREE Copy of National Best Seller "Tax Free Retirement" by Patrick Kelly.
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The New Specialty Lift Truck, Inc.
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Present your Blue card to receive 35% off a Forklift Rental
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The Village at Morrisons Cove
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Receive 15% off Dinner Purchase when you present your Blue Card at The Bistro at the Village Green (The Village at Morrisons Cove). Limit one coupon per customer per visit. *Only good with purchase of an entree.
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Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries
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Present your Chamber Blue card to receive 10% off of at-home or senior daily living center services. Offer limited to new participants and senior daily living center participants.
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November 5, 2012
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Upcoming Events
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Breakfast Club
WEDNESDAY, November 7, 2012
7:45 - 9:00 a.m.
The Casino at Lakemont Park
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Regional Business & Industry Expo
Thursday, November 8, 2012
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Bryce Jordan Center
Role Models
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Blairmont Club
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Business After Hours
Thursday, November 15, 2012
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
First National Bank
224 Allegheny St., Hollidaysburg
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Committee Meetings
Week of 11/5/12
GRYP Steering Committee
Tuesday, November 6, 8:30 a.m.
The Dream
Home & Garden Show Committee
Tuesday, November 6, 8:30 a.m.
The Chamber
Regional BASICS
Tuesday, November 6, 10:00 a.m.
Devorris Center
Small Business Partners
Wednesday, November 7, 11:00 a.m.
Devorris Center
Attractions Roundtable
Wednesday, November 7, 2:00 p.m.
Devorris Center
Leadership Blair County Adult Committee
Wednesday, November 7, 3:30 p.m.
Devorris Center
Blair County Business Coalition
Friday, November 9, 9:00 a.m.
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