Chamber Office Closed for Labor Day
Legislative Action Committee to Examine Pension Issues
Breakfast Club to Feature Dr. Zane Gates
Chamber Board Approves New Committee Chairs
“Chamber Chat” Geared to Prospective Members
“Chamber Check-Up” is for Members Wanting to Learn More
Registrations Being Accepted for Chamber’s China Trip
Would You Like to Be a U.S. Chamber Member – Free?
Southern Alleghenies to Hold Business Resource Expo
Congratulations . . .
Blue Card Discounts
Chamber Office Closed for Labor Day
The Blair County Chamber Office will be closed on Monday in observance of Labor Day. The office will re-open on Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. To access information on The Chamber while the office is closed, please visit the Chamber Website.
Legislative Action Committee to Examine Pension Issues
The Chamber’s Legislative Action Committee will discuss Pennsylvania’s pension crisis at its meeting this Thursday at 8:00 a.m. at the Devorris Center. Blair County Commissioner Terry Tomassetti will attend the meeting and give his opinion on some options that are worth considering to resolve pension issues at the state and county levels. Any Chamber Member interested in attending the meeting or becoming part of the committee, should contact Joe Hurd at 943-8151 or email him.
Breakfast Club to Feature Dr. Zane Gates
Dr. Zane Gates, founder of Empower3 Center for Health will be the keynote speaker at the September 12th Chamber Breakfast Club. Dr. Gates will speak about a new healthcare program geared to small businesses that his company will pilot to The Chamber encouraging more of those businesses to offer coverage to uninsured employees. The Breakfast Club is held at The Casino at Lakemont Park beginning at 7:45 a.m. The cost to attend is $16.00 for Chamber Members and $30 for non-members. A buffet breakfast is included. To register, call The Chamber at 943-8151 or register online. Corporate sponsor for the September Breakfast Club is Making Strives Against Breast Cancer – the American Cancer Society.
Chamber Board Approves New Committee Chairs
The Blair County Chamber’s Board of Directors approved the following new committee chairs at its August meeting: Attractions Roundtable – Amy Mearkle, Community Benefit Coalition of Non-Profits – Judy Rosser, Golf Committee – Michael Eardley, Home & Garden Show – Kathy Hileman, Leadership Blair County (Adult) – Steve Mamat, Leadership Blair County (Youth) – John Frank, and Safety Committee – Paul Seitz.
“Chamber Chat” Geared to Prospective Members
On September 23rd at 2:00 p.m., a “Chamber Chat” will be held at the Devorris Center for Business Development. This interactive forum will allow non-Chamber members to learn more about the organization. There is no obligation to join The Chamber. Chamber Chat will last approximately one hour. There is no cost to attend and no need to pre-register.
“Chamber Check-Up” is for Members Wanting to Learn More
Many members of The Chamber were unable to attend a New Member Orientation session when they first joined. To help them learn more about the organization and some ways that they can more actively participate, The Chamber is holding a “Chamber Check-Up” program on September 23rd at 3:00 p.m. at the Devorris Center for Business Development. This free program will last no more than one hour and there is no need to pre-register.
Registrations Being Accepted for Chamber’s China Trip
Last Monday’s meeting concerning The Chamber’s next China Trip (April 4-12, 2014) drew quite a bit of interest. If you weren’t able to be there, The Chamber has a wealth of information to help you catch-up. Simply stop-by the Chamber Office, located in the Devorris Center for Business Development. This will be the third trip to China in the past four years and the cost is still a ridiculously low $2,399 pp/dou.occ., which includes all flights, meals and 5-star hotels. It’s the trip of a lifetime at a price that can’t be beat!
Would You Like to Be a U.S. Chamber Member – Free?
The Blair County Chamber has accepted an invitation to be part of the United States Chamber of Commerce Federation Program which would provide a free membership to any of our members that fit the program criteria. That criteria is that businesses must have total annual revenue of less than $10 million, cannot be a charity, non-profit organization, government entity or religious/educational institution or be a current, paying U.S. Chamber member. The Chamber will register all members that meet those guidelines unless the member indicates that they do not wish to participate in the Federation Program. To opt-out, contact Joe Hurd at 943-8151 or email him at jhurd@blairchamber.com.
Southern Alleghenies to Hold Business Resource Expo
This Thursday, September 5th, the Southern Alleghenies Business Resource Network, in cooperation with The Chamber, will hold “The Alleghenies Business Resource Expo” from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Blair County Convention Center. This event provides ample opportunity for businesses of all sizes to meet one-on-one with a network of non-profit organizations that can assist in growing or maintaining a business. There is no cost to attend. To register, call (855) 661-0094 or email saprep@sapdc.org.
Congratulations . . .
. . . to Saint Francis University, which was one of eight Catholic universities in Pennsylvania and one of 70 Catholic colleges in the nation to be named a Catholic College of Distinction by Colleges of Distinction. To be chosen for this award, schools must excel at four distinctions: engaged students, teaching excellence, vibrant communities and successful outcomes.
. . . to James Garver of Martinsburg, an attorney at the law firm of Edgar Snyder & Associates, who has been named to the 2014 edition of “Best Lawyers in America,” in the category of Workers Compensation Law.
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 Christine Perkins at The Chamber at 943-8151.
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Blair Mill Outlet
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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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Courtyard by Marriott
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Experience the new Courtyard Bistro, open 7 days a week for Breakfast, Dinner & Cocktails. Starbucks serves 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. daily. Open to the public. Present your Chamber Blue Card to receive 10% off all food purchases.
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Culligan Water Conditioning Sales & Service
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Present your Chamber Blue Card to receive free installation on any Culligan Rental Equipment or $200 off any Culligan Equipment purchase.
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Damin Printing
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Present your Chamber Blue Card to receive a 15% discount on wedding invitations.
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Upcoming Events
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Breakfast Club
Thursday, September 12, 2013
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The Casino at Lakemont Park
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GRYP Networking
Thursday, September 12, 2013
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Jethro's
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Business After Hours
Thursday, September 19, 2013
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Holiday Inn Express
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Small Business Partners Workshop
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
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Devorris Center for Business Development
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GRYP Lunch 'n' Learn
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Outback Steakhouse
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LBC Alumni Breakfast
Thursday, September 26, 2013
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The Casino at Lakemont Park
Soho Room
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Committee Meetings
Week of 9/2/2013
Home & Garden Show Committee
Tuesday, September 3, 8:30 a.m.
Devorris Center
Business Hall of Fame Committee
Wednesday, September 4, 8:00 a.m.
The Chamber
Board Member Recruitment Subcommittee
Wednesday, September 4, 8:30 a.m.
The Chamber
Small Business Partners
Wednesday, September 4, 11:00 a.m.
Devorris Center
LBC Adult Committee
Wednesday, September 4, 3:30 p.m.
Devorris Center
Legislative Action Committee
Thursday, September 5, 8:00 a.m.
Devorris Center
Board By-Law Subcommittee
Friday, September 6, 8:30 a.m.
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