“Issues” Program on City of Altoona Taping Tomorrow
Reservations Being Accepted for Thursday’s “Down on the Farm”
Legislative Action Committee to Host 80th District Candidates
WE-LEaD “Lunch’N’Learn to Focus on Women and Politics
Check-Out The Chamber’s Low-Cost Healthcare Option
Pension Reform is Topic of October “Breakfast Club”
Time to Register for the Business Hall of Fame Dinner
Fundraiser for Sick Children Set for October 26th
Chamber Again Supporting “Operation S.O.S” Effort
Congratulations…
Blue Card Discounts
“Issues” Program on City of Altoona Taping Tomorrow
The City of Altoona is experiencing a number of key challenges and opportunities and no one understands the impact of that better than the people who have been in a position to oversee the City’s fortunes. The next Chamber “Issues” program, to be broadcast on the Altoona Public Access Channel (and then placed on You Tube), will be entitled “A City in Transition: Altoona’s Quest to Move Forward.” The panel discussion format will include current Mayor Matt Pacifico and former mayors Bill Schirf, Wayne Hippo, Tom Martin and Allan Hancock. Carolyn Donaldson will be moderator. The 45-minute program will tape tomorrow, September 30th and will air throughout October at times to be specified later. Sponsors for the program are: Altoona-Blair County Development Corporation, Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation, Leonard S. Fiore, Inc., HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, Imler’s Poultry, and The Columns.
Reservations Being Accepted for Thursday’s “Down on the Farm”
The annual "Down on the Farm" event will take place this Thursday, October 2nd from 5:00 -7:00 p.m. Bring the whole family for an evening of great food and fun at the Farm. The event will be held at Curryview Farms. Cost to attend is $5 for adults. Children 12 and under are FREE! Don't miss out on a pig roast, hayrides, entertainment by Zupe and many more activities. To register, please contact The Chamber at 943-8151 or register online. Directions to Farm: From Altoona: Take I-99 South to Exit 23 Roaring Spring Portage. At the signal light continue straight on Rt. 36 (Woodbury Pike) for 6.2 miles. Turn left on to Cross Cove Road at the blinking light at Fisher & Thompson. Go 1 mile to the stop sign. Turn Right on Cove Lane Road, follow for 1.2 miles. Turn Right on to Stonerook Road, go .2 miles and turn left into the farm. From Martinsburg: Take Market Street (Rt. 866) South for 1.8 miles. Turn Right on to Cove Lane Road, go .8 miles and turn left on to Stonerook Road. Go .2 miles and turn left into the farm.
Legislative Action Committee to Host 80th District Candidates
At Thursday’s meeting of the Blair County Chamber’s Legislative Action Committee, the two candidates for State Representative in the 80th District will each spend thirty minutes making committee members aware of what their legislative priorities are as they pertain to business issues. Candidate Judy Ward will address the committee from 8:00 to 8:30 a.m.; Candidate Jason Lynn will follow-up from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Devorris Center for Business Development. For more information on the Legislative Action Committee, contact Joe Hurd at 943-8151 or email him.
WE-LEaD “Lunch’N’Learn to Focus on Women and Politics
On October 10th, the Blair County Chamber’s WE-LEaD (Women Encouraging Leadership, Education and Development) Committee will sponsor a Lunch’N’Learn program entitled, “Women and Pennsylvania Politics: Why So Few?” The program will focus on the reasons for reluctance on the part of women to run for office and the systematic and societal issues causing this problem. The featured speaker will be Dana Brown, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Center for Women and Politics at Chatham University. Brown is a doctoral candidate in American Politics and Women and Politics at Rutgers University and recently completed a year as a Visiting Assistant Professor at Allegheny College. The Lunch’N’Learn will be held at Park Hills Country Club, beginning at noon and concluding at 1:30 p.m. Kooman & Associates are the corporate sponsors of the event. The cost to attend is $25 for Chamber Members and $30 for non-members. Lunch is included. To register, call The Chamber at 943-8151 or register online.
Check-Out The Chamber’s Low-Cost Healthcare Option
The Blair County Chamber has partnered with Empower3 Center for Health to offer Chamber-Member employers an affordable community-based health plan for their uninsured 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.
Pension Reform is Topic of October “Breakfast Club”
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is in the throes of a pension crisis that could have a dramatic impact on its ability to attract new business. One of the General Assembly’s more vocal proponents of pension reform is State Representative John McGinnis. At the October 9th Chamber Breakfast Club, McGinnis will provide an informative presentation outlining the perils that the state faces if dramatic change doesn’t occur quickly. “Representative McGinnis gave this presentation to our Legislative Action Committee and they were blown-away by it,” explained Chamber President Joe Hurd. “It’s incredibly hard-hitting and something that all business people need to hear.” The Breakfast Club will be held at The Casino at Lakemont Park beginning at 7:45 a.m. The cost to attend is $16.00 for Chamber members and $30.00 for non-members. To register, call The Chamber at 943-8151 or register online.
Time to Register for the Business Hall of Fame Dinner
The Blair County Business Hall of Fame Dinner will be held on October 20th at the Blair County Convention Center. Registration for that event is underway. Contact The Chamber at 943-8151 or register online. Don’t miss this event. It’s a time for local business to strut-its-stuff.
Fundraiser for Sick Children Set for October 26thunities
A BBQ Dinner Benefit will be held on October 26th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to help defray the costs associated with providing medical care for three local children. Cohen, Jack and Ryder are facing uncertain odds due to a variety of serious illnesses. The BBQ Dinner, consisting of ½-chicken, applesauce, potato salad and roll, is just $8.00. All meals are carry-out only and can be picked-up at Imler’s Poultry in Duncansville. Tickets can be purchased at Always a Party in Altoona or by calling Karen (814) 932-9096, Brittany (814)329-1998 or Erin (814)935-2283. The event will also include a basket raffle.
Chamber Again Supporting “Operation S.O.S” Effort
“Operation S.O.S. (Support Our Soldiers)” is beginning its 11th annual campaign and the Blair County Chamber is once again proud to assisting in the promotion of that worthwhile endeavor. During last year’s project, 503 holiday care packages were sent to soldiers serving in the 25th Signal Battalion who were stationed in Afghanistan. Once again, Smith Furniture in Duncansville will be the headquarters for the collection of donated items and monetary contributions. Visit www.smithfurniturehof.com to see a list of preferred items to be donated. Items may be dropped-off from October 27th through November 22nd.
Congratulations…
. . . to Marty Marasco, President/CEO of Altoona-Blair County Development Corporation who last week received the Distinguished Citizen Award from the Kiwanis Club of Altoona.
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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Intermunicipal Relations Committee
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Present your Chamber Blue Card and receive $4.00 off any grade of mulch. 3 grades available: wood chips ($8.00); unscreened mulch ($10.00); screened mulch ($12.00). **Prices include tax, listed price is after the discount! Available at either location (Duncansville or Buckhorn).
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Salon Professional Academy
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Present your Chamber Blue Card to receive the $28 special - Manicure/Pedicure.
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Steve Seltzer Powersports
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Present your Blue Card to receive half off of your Pennsylvania State Inpection for your motorcycle or motor scooter. (Not off the sticker but the labor portion of your inspection.)
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receive 15% off regularly-priced parts and accessory items.
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Steve Seltzer Powersports
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resent your Blue Card to receive a FREE gas can with your purchase of a Honda lawn mower, snow blower, tiller, generator or trimmer. (A $25 to $40 value)
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receive a FREE year of manufacturer's warranty coverage when you purchase a new unit with an extended warranty coverage on select new motorcycles, ATVs, Scooters, personal watercraft or side-by-sides. (Value of more than $200.00).
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Upcoming Events
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Down on the Farm
Thursday, October 2, 2014
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Curryview Farms
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Breakfast Club
Thursday, October 9, 2014
7:45 - 9:00 a.m.
The Casino at Lakemont Park
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WE-LEaD Lunch 'n' Learn
Friday, October 10, 2014
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Park Hills Country Club
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Hall of Fame & General Business Awards
Monday, October 20, 2014
5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Blair County Convention Center
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Business After Hours
WEDNESDAY, October 22, 2014
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Altoona Beauty School
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Farm-City Dinner
Thursday, November 6, 2014
Social: 6:30 p.m.
Dinner/Program: 7:00 p.m.
The Park at Morrisons Cove
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Upcoming Committee Meetings
Week of 9/29/2014
Board Development Subcommittee
Monday, September 29, 8:30 a.m.
Chamber Office
Board Member Recognition Subcommittee
Tuesday, September 30, 8:30 a.m.
Chamber Office
Board Recruitment Subcommittee
Wednesday, October 1, 8:30 a.m.
Chamber Office
Small Business Partners
Wednesday, October 1, 11:00 a.m.
Devorris Center
Legislative Action Committee
Thursday, October 2, 8:00 a.m.
Devorris Center
BASICS Subcommittee on Early Childhood Education
Thursday, October 2, 10:00 a.m.
Devorris Center
BASICS Career Development Subcommittee
Thursday, October 2, 1:30 p.m.
Devorris Center
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