Juniata College President to Speak at August “Breakfast Club”
GRYP Summer Bash Includes Opportunity to Play Golf
Chamber Seeking Fall Intern
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
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.
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.
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 Margaret McMinn, Director of Human Resources for the Altoona Area School District, who has been elected to the Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officials Board of Directors.
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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Blair County Chamber of Commerce
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Insert your company or organization's flyer into the mailing of the Blair Business Mirror for only $125. Simply drop off 1,100 copies of your flyer to the Chamber office and the Chamber staff will take care of the rest. Call today to take advantage of this offer.
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Culligan Water Conditioning Sales and 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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Dr.'s Centar and Imler
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Present your Blue Card to receive 20% off of spectacle lenses and frames
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Present you Blue Card to receive 20% off of an exam and contact lens fitting.
(Discount cannot be combined with any other insurance programs, coupons or courtesies.)
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
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Present your Chamber Blue Card to receive discounts on your next vehicle rental through Enterprise-Rent-A-Car. Call 814-942-7000 for details and mention acct. # 40A4359.
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August 4, 2014
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Upcoming Events
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Breakfast Club
Thursday, August 14, 2014
7:45 - 9:00 a.m.
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
6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Barneywood
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Upcoming Committee Meetings
Week of 8/4/2014
Chamber Ambassadors
Tuesday, August 5, 8:00 a.m.
Devorris Center
Safety Committee
Tuesday, August 5, 9:00 a.m.
The Chamber
Buy Here. Live Here. Committee
Tuesday, August 5, 1:30 p.m.
Devorris Center
Small Business Partners Committee
Wednesday, August 6, 11:00 a.m.
Devorris Center
Legislative Action Committee
Thursday, August 7, 8:00 a.m.
Devorris Center
BASICS Early Childhood Subcommittee
Thursday, August 7, 10:00 a.m.
Devorris Center
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