“Role Models” to Feature Bechtel-Wherry, Sissler
Blair County Convention & Sports Facility to Host Busines After Hours
Foundation Board to Consider 2014 Budget
Chamber Board to Elect Officers for 2014
“Issues” Program on LBC Continues Tonight
Place the “Buy Here. Live Here.” Logo on Your Ad Copy
Final Meeting Scheduled for Chamber’s China Trip
Chamber, Altoona Mirror Partnering to Encourage Local Buying
Congratulations . . .
Blue Card Discounts
“Role Models” to Feature Bechtel-Wherry, Sissler
The Blair County Chamber’s successful “Role Models” program will feature two of the area’s most recognizable business and education leaders as Dr. Lori J. Bechtel-Wherry and Timothy Sissler will share their insights and experiences with the local business community. The program will be held this Thursday, November 21st from noon until 1:30 p.m. at Blair County Convention Center. Bechtel-Wherry is Chancellor at Penn State Altoona; Sissler is Vice-Chairman of the Board and CEO of Reliance Bank. The two are the ninth and tenth designees to be featured in the Role Models program since its inception a year ago and are the first two who are not part of a family business. The cost to attend Role Models is $25 for Chamber Members and $30 for non-members. Lunch is included. To register, contact The Chamber at 943-8151 or register online.
Blair County Convention & Sports Facility to Host Business Afte Hours
The Blair County Chamber of Commerce’s next Business After Hours will be held this Thursday, November 21, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Blair County Convention & Sports Facility. Business After Hours guests will be able to enjoy an evening of sports-themed fun and food! Attendees are encouraged to come dressed in your favorite sports apparel and or comfy clothes. Cost to attend is $6 per Chamber Member and $12 per non-member, pre-registered. For more information or to make reservations call The Chamber at 943-8151 or register online.
Foundation Board to Consider 2014 Budget
The Board of Directors of the Blair County Chamber Foundation will meet on Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. at the Devorris Center. The Foundation Board will vote to approve a budget for 2014 that will address the needs of the BASICS program including Leadership Blair County. For more information on the Blair County Chamber Foundation, contact Cindy Cessna at 943-8151 or email her.
Chamber Board to Elect Officers for 2014
The leadership component of the Blair County Chamber’s Board of Directors for 2014 will be one of the key agenda items at this Thursday’s Chamber Board meeting which will take place at 7:30 a.m. at the Devorris Center. The Board will also hear a report from the Membership Recruitment Subcommittee which met last week. To address the Board at Thursday’s meeting, contact Joe Hurd at 943-8151 before noon tomorrow.
“Issues” Program on LBC Continues Tonight
The Chamber’s next “Issues” program, which aired on the Altoona Public Access Channel beginning last Monday, will focus attention on the Leadership Blair County program. That program, created by The Chamber, is currently in its 20th year. “Servant Leadership and Blair County’s Future” is the title of this 45-minute panel discussion show that is moderated by Carolyn Donaldson of WTAJ Your News Leader. Panelists are Denny Doll of Reliance Bank, an LBC grad who has chaired the LBC Alumni Committee; former County Commissioner Donna Gority who has been an LBC Steering Committee since the program began; Dr. Chuck Kormanski, who facilitated LBC for many years; Jessica Lattanza of Blair Medical Associates, an LBC grad who has served on a variety of committees; and Tami Smith of Hoss’s Steak & Sea House, an LBC grad who facilitates the Leadership Blair County Youth program. Sponsors for this “Issues” are: AMTRAN, The Hite Company, Home Nursing Agency, Hoss’s Steak & Sea House, JJAN Financial, Juniata College, Leadership Blair County Alumni Committee, Leonard S. Fiore, Inc., M&T Bank, Reliance Bank and S&T Bank. The Issues program will air every Monday at 9:00 p.m. and every Saturday at 9:00 a.m. throughout the month of November.
Place the “Buy Here. Live Here.” Logo on Your Ad Copy
If your business or organization runs advertising in either the Altoona Mirror or the Morrisons Cove Herald, would you consider including the “Buy Here. Live Here.” logo on your ad copy? It reminds people about the importance of supporting local businesses when they purchase products or services. Simply mention to your advertising rep that you’d like the logo on your ad and they’ll be happy to accommodate your request. Remember, the logo is also available for you to use on your letterhead. Contact Linda Stotler at The Chamber (943-8151) to secure an official copy.
Final Meeting Scheduled for Chamber’s China Trip
The Chamber’s next China Trip (April 4-12, 2014) is an opportunity for people to broaden their perspectives on what is happening in the world. It is also a whole lot of fun. If you haven’t secured information on what the trip entails and haven’t marveled at its ridiculously low price, The Chamber will be having one final informational meeting on November 19th at 6:00 p.m. at the Devorris Center for Business Development. Please let us know you’re coming by calling 943-8151.
Final Meeting Scheduled for Chamber’s China Trip
The Chamber’s next China Trip (April 4-12, 2014) is an opportunity for people to broaden their perspectives on what is happening in the world. It is also a whole lot of fun. If you haven’t secured information on what the trip entails and haven’t marveled at its ridiculously low price, The Chamber will be having one final informational meeting on November 19th at 6:00 p.m. at the Devorris Center for Business Development. Please let us know you’re coming by calling 943-8151.
Chamber, Altoona Mirror Partnering to Encourage Local Buying
For the second consecutive year, the messages “Buy Here. Live Here.” and “I Shop Locally” will resonate in perfect harmony as the Blair County Chamber and the Altoona Mirror will renew their partnership to encourage local buying throughout the holiday season. Once again that message has a special emphasis on supporting the thousands of small businesses located here. “We have such a great partnership with The Chamber on so many other levels, that it’s just natural to work together to support such a vital mutual interest – the long-term health and success of our small business community here in Blair County,” acknowledged Altoona Mirror General Manager Ray Eckenrode. “I Shop Locally and Buy Here. Live Here. both recognize that small businesses are so important to our economic welfare, not just because of what they contribute but because of all the spin-off opportunities they create.” While the Buy Here. Live Here. is more of a community awareness effort, I Shop Locally is a seasonal program of relatively short duration that offers incentives to shoppers who purchase products from local businesses. Those shoppers get a Rewards Card stamped following each of those purchases and then drawings are held for cash prizes. The more purchases that are made, the greater the chance of winning. On November 29th – the day before “Small Business Saturday” – the Altoona Mirror will publish a tabloid featuring the message, “Shop Your Hometown: BUY LOCAL.” The Chamber will actively participate in that tabloid as well.
Congratulations . . .
. . . to Blair Medical Associates which was recognized as a “best performer” in the 2013 Medical Group Management Association Performance and Practices of Successful Medical Groups Report. The designation was due to superior operational performance compared with similar medical group practices nationwide.
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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Home Helpers/
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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 Chamber Blue Card to receive 10% off at Legends Golf Shop at 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.
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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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Keystone Business Support, Inc.
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Present your Chamber Blue Card and receive 10% off the first 3 months for all new commerical cleaning service.
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Upcoming Events
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Business After Hours
Thursday, November 21, 2013
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Blair County Convention Center
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Business After Hours
Thursday, December 5, 2013
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CLI Transport
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Small Business Partners 4-UM
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The Casino at Lakemont Park
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Breakfast Club
Thursday, December 12, 2013
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GRYP Holiday Party/ 10 Year Reunion
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Ramada Altoona
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Business After Huors
Thursday, December 19, 2013
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Hampton Inn
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Week of 11/18/2013
Executive Roundtable
Wednesday, November 20, 7:30 a.m.
The Blairmont Club
Chamber Foundation Board Meeting
Wednesday, November 20, 8:00 a.m.
Devorris Center
Chamber Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, November 21, 7:30 a.m.
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