Chamber Golf Classic Award Winners Recognized
Ball Drop, Cash Drawing Winners Announced
Chamber Board Approves Federation Program
Nine New Members Added to Chamber Rolls
Green Drinks Set for Tuesday at Jack & George’s
Business Excellence Dinner to Feature Distinguished Keynote Speaker
Sign-up Discount Extended for Chamber’s London Trip
Does Your Business Support the National Guard and Reserve?
“Business After Hours” Set for May 30th at Iron Masters
Congratulations . . .
Blue Card Discounts
Chamber Golf Classic Award Winners Recognized
The Highmark/Chamber Golf Classic turned-out to be a great event with absolutely no rain and only a few intermittent snow flurries. This year’s winners were: First Place (A) – Jeff Adams, David Beam, Al Weyant and Ryan Strickler; (B) – Tim McCarthy, Mark Barnhart, Tim Sissler and Chris Kirwin. Second Place (A) – Dennis Stewart, Dave Andrews, Brendan Moran and Dave Francis; (B) Pat Kirby, John Cashman, Mike Puruczky and Bill Puruczky. Third Place (A) Pat Miles, Tom Hite, Mike Settimio and Rob Luciano; (B) Mike James, Chris James, Tom James and Brian Butterfield.
Ball Drop, Cash Drawing Winners Announced
The Highmark/Chamber Golf Classic also included a couple special prizes not directly related to golf. The Chamber “Ball Drop” from the Pine Bottom Aviation helicopter resulted in a $350 prize for Wayne Carney, a $100 prize for Mark Moschella and a $50 prize for John Gentry. The $500 cash drawing winner was Robb Ritchey.
Chamber Board Approves Federation Program
The Blair County Chamber’s Board of Directors has accepted an invitation from the United States Chamber of Commerce to participate in a Federation program that will provide free U.S. Chamber memberships to a high percentage of Blair Chamber members. “The program will have significant advantages to our small business members,” explained Chamber Board Chair Doug Mingle. “It will help those members to have greater access to advocacy opportunities and to be more connected on issues that impact them specifically.” Eligibility to the Federation program is for all current Blair County Chamber members with annual incomes of less than $10 million. Government agencies and non-profit organizations are exempt from membership. The Chamber will provide additional information on the program in the June 11th issue of the Blair Business Mirror.
Nine New Members Added to Chamber Rolls
The Chamber’s Board of Directors approved nine new members to the organization at last Thursday’s board meeting. New Chamber members are: Barr’s Auto Electric of Altoona; Bella Lucia, Inc. of Altoona; Cookie Grams Bakery of Altoona; Cove Lumber of Martinsburg; Epworth Manor of Tyrone; Altoona Hoist & Crane of Duncansville; Mimosa Courtyard Inn, LLC Bed & Breakfast of Hollidaysburg; Mrs. Chalkbox, LLC of Altoona; and Snap Fitness of Duncansville.
Green Drinks Set for Tuesday at Jack & George’s
The Chamber’s Coalition on Sustainability will hold its monthly “Green Drinks” program on Tuesday beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Jack & George’s in Altoona. Green Drinks is a networking event for anyone interested in discussing issues of sustainability or environmental responsibility. There is no cost to attend – attendees pay for only what they eat or drink. For further information, contact Katrina Pope at 942-7472.
Business Excellence Dinner to Feature Distinguished Keynote Speaker
The Chamber’s Annual Business Excellence Dinner, honoring Ben Stapelfeld of New Pig Corporation, will be held on Monday, June 17th at The Casino at Lakemont Park. The event begins with a reception at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:45. Among the highlights of this prestigious event will be a keynote address by Jack Fowler, Publisher of National Review. Reservations for the dinner can be made by calling The Chamber at 943-8151. Stapelfeld will be the twelfth recipient of the prestigious “Lifetime Achievement Award for Business Excellence.” Previous recipients of the award are: Ernie Wissinger (2002), G. William Ward (2003), Stephen Sheetz (2004), Donald Devorris (2005), Willard Campbell (2006), John Wolf (2007), Lee Hite (2008), Donald Detwiler (2009), Michael McLanahan (2010), Barry Smith (2011) and Fred Imler (2012).
Sign-up Discount Extended for Chamber’s London Trip
The Chamber’s growing reputation for providing great trips at reasonable prices to all parts of the globe will head to London at the end of October. And the special early sign-on discount has been extended until June 10th. The trip, priced at just $2,299/person (including airfare), is an opportunity that even the most experienced international travelers won’t be in a hurry to pass-up. The Chamber has partnered with Heritage Travel of Altoona and Chamber Discoveries in offering the trip. If you missed the initial informational meeting, there’s no reason to panic. Another informational meeting on the trip will be held on Monday, June 3rd at 6:00 p.m. at the Devorris Center for Business Development. Call The Chamber at 943-8151 if you’d like to register for that meeting.
Does Your Business Support the National Guard and Reserve?
The Blair County Chamber recognizes the importance of supporting the men and women in our armed services. For that reason, The Chamber encourages its member businesses to support them as well. If your business would like to be part of an effort put forward by the Pennsylvania Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, contact Dale Hill at (814) 948-6322. Supporting business will receive a suitable-for-framing certificate. There is no cost to participate.
"Business After Hours” Set for May 30th at Iron Masters
The next Chamber “Business After Hours” will be held Thursday, May 30th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Iron Masters Country Club, 174 Cross Cove Road, Roaring Spring. Iron Masters has been serving golfers of Blair and Bedford Counties since 1962. Enjoy an evening of networking, food and beverage. Visit the newly remodeled Legends Golf Shop, Lefty’s Lounge and the Restaurant. Cost to attend Business After Hours is $6.00 for Chamber Members in advance and $7.00 at the door. Non-members may attend for $12.00 in advance and $15.00 at the door. To register, call The Chamber at 943-8151 or register online.
Congratulations . . .
. . . to Drill Baby Drill Staffing of Roaring Spring, which was recently honored as the 2012 Recruitment Agency of the Year at the Northeast Oil & Gas Awards in Pittsburgh.
. . . to FirstEnergy Corporation, the parent company of Penelec, which has been recognized for the 15th consecutive year as a Tree Line USA utility by the National Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters.
. . . to Morefield Communications, with a location in Altoona, which has earned ShoreTel’s Partner Customer Excellence Award. Morefield was honored as a Customer Satisfaction Achiever.
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 Jessica Meck at The Chamber at 943-8151.
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Blair Mill Outlet
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Present your Chamber Blue Card to receive a 10% Discount on In Stock Merchandise only. Cash and Checks Only for discount. Blue Card must be present at time of Purchase no exceptions!
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Corl-Grove Services, Inc.
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Blue Card holders and their businesses qualify for 10% off standard fees when certifying 5 or more employees per session. CPR and First Aid Certifications are issued through the American Heart Association and are valid for 2 years.
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Damin Printing Company, Inc.
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Present your Chamber Blue Card to receive a 15% discount on wedding invitations.
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Dongell Chiropractic
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Present your Chamber Blue Card to receive 15% off first time examinations.
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Edward Jones Investmetns
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Present your Blue Card to receive a FREE Business Retirement Plan Assessment from Edward Jones Investments, J.T. Tidd, Hollidaysburg
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Upcoming Events
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Business After Hours
Thursday, May 30, 2013
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Iron Masters Country Club
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London Informational Meeting
Monday, June 3, 2013
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Devorris Center for Business Development
Business After Hours
WEDNESDAY, June 12, 2013
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg
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Breakfast Club
Thursday, June 13, 2013
7:45 - 9:00 a.m.
The Casino at Lakemont Park
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Dairy Day
Friday, June 14, 2013
Noon
Infront of the Blair County Courthouse
Enjoy FREE Ice Cream Sundaes
Upcoming
Committee Meetings
Week of 5/20/2013
BASICS Video Subcommittee
Tuesday, May 21st, 9:30 a.m.
The Chamber
Buy Here. Live Here. Committee
Tuesday, May 21st, 2:00 p.m.
Devorris Center
Transportation Committee
Thursday, May 23rd, 8:15 a.m.
Devorris Center
Farm-City Committee
Friday, May 24th, Noon
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