McGinnis to Meet With Chamber’s Transportation Committee
“Backbone Bash” Set for Friday at the Buccinese Society
Chamber Seeking Fall Intern
GRYP Collecting Donations for “Stuff the Bus”
Juniata College President to Speak at August “Breakfast Club”
GRYP Summer Bash Includes Opportunity to Play Golf
Sponsorships Available for Farm-City Dinner
Next Speed Networking Set for August 19th
Low-Cost Healthcare: A Bargain That Can’t Be Ignored
Save the Date: WE-LEaD Programs
Congratulations . . .
Blue Card Discounts
McGinnis to Meet With Chamber’s Transportation Committee
Waste, fraud and abuse will be the topics of a meeting this Thursday in which the Blair County Chamber’s Transportation Committee and State Representative John McGinnis will discuss ways to make Pennsylvania’s transportation system more efficient and less costly. “We recognize that Representative McGinnis voted against the Transportation Funding bill because he believes that the system needs refined,” explained Committee Chair Chuck Meyers. “We’re pleased that he’s agreed to meet with us to identify where that refinement needs to take place.” For more information on the Transportation Committee, contact Joe Hurd at 943-8151 or email him.
“Backbone Bash” Set for Friday at the Buccinese Society
The much-anticipated “Backbone Bash,” sponsored by The Chamber’s Small Business Partners, will be held this Friday, August 1st at the Buccinese Society beginning at 5:30 p.m. The event gives representatives from small businesses the opportunity to network and, in general, have a fun and relaxing time. The cost to attend, which includes food and adult beverages is just $10/person. To register, call The Chamber at 943-8151 or register online. Host sponsor for the Backbone Bash is JMG Systems.
Chamber Seeking Fall Intern
The Blair County Chamber has an opening for a Fall intern. Any college student majoring in Business Administration, Business Management, Marketing or Journalism should send a resume to Linda Stotler at lstotler@blairchamber.com.
GRYP Collecting Donations for “Stuff the Bus”
Budget cutbacks have made it almost impossible for schools to provide school supplies to kids who may not be able to afford the tools they need for their education. The Blair County Chamber of Commerce Growth & Relationships of Young Professionals (GRYP) has teamed up with the United Way of Blair County and other area businesses to “Stuff the School Bus” to help get kids the materials they need to succeed. School supplies can be dropped off at the Chamber office, located at 3900 Industrial Park Drive, Suite 12, Altoona, PA, now until July 30. For more information contact the Blair County Chamber of Commerce at (814) 943-8151.
Juniata College President to Speak at August “Breakfast Club”
Dr. James Troha, President of Juniata College since last November, will be the guest speaker at the next Chamber “Breakfast Club,” set for August 14th at The Casino at Lakemont Park. Dr. Troha will speak about the challenges that higher education faces and the role that the business community plays in helping colleges to better identify the specific needs of the future workforce. The cost to attend the Breakfast Club is $16 for Chamber Members and $30 for non-members. To register, call The Chamber at 943-8151 or register online. Corporate sponsor of the August Breakfast Club is Andrews & Beard Law Office.
GRYP Summer Bash Includes Opportunity to Play Golf
The Chamber’s Growth and Relationships of Young Professionals (GRYP) will hold its Summer Bash on August 22nd at Barneywood (327 Tee Box Road in Duncansville). The event will begin at 6:00 p.m. and will end at 9:00 p.m. There is also a golf component that will begin at 3:00 that day with prizes for the winning team. The cost to attend the Bash is $10 for members and $20 for non-members. It includes food, drinks, and all activities (including golf). Door prizes will be drawn. Entertainment will be provided by Nashville recording artist Eric Husick. To register, contact The Chamber at 943-8151 or register online.
Sponsorships Available for Farm-City Dinner
The Blair County Chamber’s Annual Farm-City Dinner will be held at The Park at Morrisons Cove on November 6th. The highlight of that event will be the presentation of the Agricultural Community Excellence Award to retiring State Representative Jerry Stern. Although the dinner is still a few months away, sponsorship sales have already begun which will provide Chamber Members with an inexpensive opportunity to feature their business or organization. For sponsorship information, contact Rachel Litzinger at 943-8151 or email her at rlitzinger@blairchamber.com.
Next Speed Networking Set for August 19th
The Small Business Partners Committee has scheduled its next Speed Networking event for Tuesday, August 19, from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. (please note the time is slightly different than the previous ones) in the board room of the Devorris Center. The cost will be $10 for Chamber Members and $20 for non-members. There will be a light breakfast provided. For more information or to register, contact The Chamber at 943-8151, you can also register online.
Low-Cost Healthcare: The Chamber Makes It Happen
The Blair County Chamber has partnered with Empower3 Center for Health to offer Chamber-Member employers an affordable community-based health plan for their employees. The plan features level group rates, no deductibles, no pre-existing condition exclusions, substantial prescription drug coverage with co-pays of $10 or less and the opportunity to add dental and vision coverage. Call Maureen Frucella for details. Her number is (814) 317-5063.
Save the Date: WE-LEaD Programs
The Chamber’s WE-LEaD Steering Committee has announced two upcoming events. A WE-LEaD Networking program will be held on September 8th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Marzoni’s in Duncansville. A WE-LEaD “Lunch & Learn” will be held on October 10th from Noon to 1:30 p.m. at Park Hills. More details soon!
Congratulations . . .
. . . to Andrew Wedel, general manager of McLanahan Corporation’s Agricultural System’s Division, who was recently selected as a distinguished alumnus by Michigan State University’s Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering for 2014.
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 The Chamber at 943-8151.
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ALSM- Growing Years Early Learning Center
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Present your Chamber Blue Card to receive 10% off rate for first month at Growing Years Early Learning Center. Offer is limited to new enrollees.
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Altoona Beauty School, Inc.
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Present your Chamber Blue Card and get 10% off any retail item. Altoona Beauty School carries Dermalogica, Wella, Nioxin, Sebastian, OPI and Kryolan Professional Makeup.
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ARC Federal Credit Union
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Present your Chamber Blue Card to receive a complimentary Discovery Analysis and Strategy Process, which includes: Confidential meeting with business owner and accounting staff, assessment of financial info & computer systems, benchmark financial info against Industry averages, confidential report of findings and present strategy game plan to address company needs.
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Upcoming Events
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Backbone Bash
Friday, August 1, 2014
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Buccinese Society
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Breakfast Club
Thursday, August 14, 2014
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The Casino at Lakemont Park
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Speed Networking
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Blair County Chamber of Commerce
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GRYP Summer Bash
Friday, August 22, 2014
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Barneywood
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Upcoming Committee Meetings
Week of 7/28/2014
Workplace Wellness Committee
Tuesday, July 29, 8:30 a.m.
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Transportation Committee
Thursday, July 31, 8:15 a.m.
Devorris Center
Home & Garden Show Committee
Thursday, July 31, 4:00 p.m.
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Non-Profit Advocacy Subcommittee
Friday, August 1, 9:00 a.m.
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