Chamber’s London Trip Meeting Tonight at Devorris Center
Stern to Meet With Legislative Action Committee
Retiring Superintendent to Speak at Chamber Breakfast Club
Make Your Business Excellence Dinner Reservations Now!
WE-LEaD “Lunch ‘n’ Learn” to Focus on Advance Directives
Does Your Business Support the National Guard and Reserve?
Congratulations . . .
Blue Card Discounts
Chamber’s London Trip Meeting Tonight at Devorris Center
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 tonight, 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.
Stern to Meet With Legislative Action Committee
State Representative Jerry Stern will meet with The Chamber’s Legislative Action Committee on Thursday to update members on the status of the State Budget and to discuss hot-button issues that have major impact on business. The committee will also look at potential dates for Legislative Forums. To learn more about the committee, contact Joe Hurd at 943-8151 or email him.
Retiring Superintendent to Speak at Chamber Breakfast Club
Dr. Dennis Murray, who has served as Superintendent of the Altoona Area School District and Chief School Administrator of the Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center since 1984 will be the keynote speaker at the Blair County Chamber “Breakfast Club” on Thursday, June 13th, beginning at 7:45 a.m. at The Casino at Lakemont Park. Dr. Murray will retire later this month. He has been a strong supporter of The Chamber during his years at Altoona, according to Chamber President Joe Hurd. “He has been a staunch advocate of our BASICS program, has been an active participant in our Executive Roundtable and has encouraged his staff to assist in whatever ways possible to maintain a strong connection between education and business.” The June Breakfast Club is sponsored by Keystone Business Support. The cost to attend is $16 for Chamber Members and $30 for non-members. To register, call the Chamber at 943-8151 or register online.
Make Your Business Excellence Dinner Reservations Now!
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 or by registering online. 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).
WE-LEaD “Lunch ‘n’ Learn” to Focus on Advance Directives
The Chamber’s Women Encouraging: Leadership, Education and Development (WE-LEaD) will hold a Lunch ‘n’ Learn program on Tuesday, June 18th from noon to 1:30 p.m. at The Blairmont Club. The title of the program will be, “The Ultimate Decisions: Who Will Make Yours?” Guest speaker will be Attorney Vicki Wertz – Hospital Attorney, Compliance/Privacy Officer at Altoona Regional Health System. Her presentation will focus on the importance of making health care decisions known to your loved ones, what considerations are involved, naming a substitute decision-maker and how to go about putting it in writing. The cost to attend is $22 for Chamber Members and $30 for non-members. To register, call The Chamber at 943-8151 or register online.
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.
Congratulations . . .
. . . to Keller Engineers of Hollidaysburg and New Pig Corporation of Tipton who were recently honored with the Governor’s Impact Award. The Corbett Administration created the awards to honor businesses in Pennsylvania that are creating job opportunities and contributing to the state’s economy.
. . . to Altoona Regional Health System which received the “Get With the Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. The award recognizes Altoona Regional’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care by ensuring that stroke patients receive treatment according to nationally-accepted guidelines.
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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Freedom Rentals
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Present your Blue Card to receive 15% off EZ Pak Mobile Storage, self-storage - all locations, and motor home and travel trailer rentals.
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Home Helpers/ Direct Link
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Present your Chamber Blue Card to receive a 15% discount for any Direct Link Services.
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Indoff - Lori Beck
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Present your Blue Card to receive a free box of letter size, 1/3 cut, manila folders (item # UNV-12113). Excludes ink and toner purchases.
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Iron Masters Country Club
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Present your Blue Card for $33 green fee and cart Mon-Fri and weekends after 2:00 p.m.
and or receive 10% off at Legends Golf Shop at Iron Masters Country Club.
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K&C Denture Center
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Present your Blue Card to receive $50 off a set of deluxe line of dentures with Gift Bag (starter kit). Blue card must be presented on first visit. Cannot be combined with any other offer or discount.
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June 3, 2013
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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
6:00 p.m.
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 6/3/2013
Chamber Ambassadors
Tuesday, June 4th, 8:00 a.m.
Devorris Center
LBC Alumni Committee
Wednesday, June 5th, 7:30 a.m.
Reliance Bank, Lakemont
Small Business Partners
Wednesday, June 5th, 11:00 a.m.
Devorris Center
Legislative Action Committee
Thursday, June 6th, 8:00 a.m.
Devorris Center
Blair Co. Business Coalition
Friday, June 7th, 9:00 a.m.
Martinsburg
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