Blair Business Mirror to Be Published Tomorrow
Chamber Blood Drive Set for January 14th
Board of Directors Meeting to Include New Leadership
LBC Adult Session Focuses on Economic Development
Safety Program to Feature Industrial Hygiene Expert
Chamber Anticipating Large Annual Meeting Turnout
Limited Space Available on Chamber Southern Trip
Reserved Your Home & Garden Show Booth Yet?
Lytle Group Conducting Manufacturing Comp and Benefits Survey
Blue Card Discounts
Blair Business Mirror to Be Published Tomorrow
The Blair Business Mirror hits the streets tomorrow as a supplement to the Altoona Mirror. The cover story of this issue highlights the many outstanding businesses that participated in Career Shadowing Week, making that event a tremendous success. Other stories include an LBC feature on new State Representative Judy Ward and a look at a local business – Home Helpers – that has helped its employees to secure quality health care through the Empower3 program. Copies of the Blair Business Mirror will be mailed to each Chamber-member business by the end of the week.
Chamber Blood Drive Set for January 14th
The Blair County Chamber and the American Red Cross will team-up to hold a blood drive this Wednesday, January 14th from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Devorris Center for Business Development. To schedule an appointment to give blood, call 1-800-Red Cross or visit redcrossblood.org and enter: BlairChamber.
Board of Directors Meeting to Include New Leadership
Carol Gensimore of Value Drug Company will oversee her first meeting as chair of The Chamber’s Board of Directors when the Board meets on Thursday at 7:30 a.m. at the Devorris Center. Jerry Murray of UPMC Altoona, Sarrah Lyons of Mill Hill Farm Supply and Darin Tornatore of Keystone Environmental, Health & Safety Services are new Board members attending their first meetings.
LBC Adult Session Focuses on Economic Development
This Friday’s Leadership Blair County Adult session will take a hard look at economic development in Blair County. The session will include a presentation on “The Big Picture” by Pat Miller of ABCD Corporation and Lee Slusser of the City of Altoona and a panel discussion consisting of ABCD’s Marty Marasco, Susan Whisler of Southern Alleghenies Workforce Investment Board, Mark Ickes of Explore Altoona, Phil Kulp of Kulp Family Dairy and Carol Gensimore of Value Drug Company who is also chair of the Blair County Chamber’s Board of Directors. For more information on Leadership Blair County, contact The Chamber at 943-8151 or visit the Chamber Website at www.blairchamber.com.
Safety Program to Feature Industrial Hygiene Expert
Industrial hygiene plays an important role in ensuring that the workplace, workers and the community are protected from hazards and potential health threats. Learn ways to minimize those risks at the next Blair County Chamber of Commerce safety program set for Friday, January 23rd, 7:30-9:30 a.m., at Hoss’s in Duncansville. The program will be presented by Bryan Seal, CIH, CSP from PA/OSHA Consultation. After earning his degree in Environmental Resource Management, Mr. Seal was commissioned back into the Navy as an industrial hygiene officer. He was stationed at the Iceland NATO facility and aboard the USS Enterprise. From 2005 until recently, he worked with Federal OSHA in New York and PA, and most recently at the OSHA National Office in Washington, D.C. Seal holds a Masters Degree in Environmental Health as well as multiple national certifications. The cost to attend the Safety Program is $20 for Chamber Members and $30 for non-members. The cost includes a full breakfast buffet. To register, call the Chamber at 943-8151 or register online.
Chamber Anticipating Large Annual Meeting Turnout
The Annual Meeting of the Blair County Chamber of Commerce will be held on January 30th beginning at 7:30 a.m. at The Casino at Lakemont Park. A large turnout of members is expected as the organization swears-in its new Board of Directors and presents a number of awards to individuals for their accomplishments during 2014.
Don't miss finding out who will be honored with the ATHENA Award, George Award, Donna D. Gority Servant Leadership Award, Joseph P. Rosenhamer Chamber Spirit Award and the Small Business Person of the Year Award. Cost to attend is $22 per person. To make your reservation, call The Chamber at 943-8151 or register here.
Limited Space Available on Chamber Southern Trip
The Chamber will travel by motor coach to Charleston, South Carolina; Savannah, Georgia and to Monticello from April 20-26 and spots are filling-up quickly. The cost of the trip, which includes six nights lodging and a number of outstanding guided tours, is just $995-per-person. Epic Journeys, a member of The Chamber, is coordinating the trip. For more information or to secure a spot on the trip, contact Epic Journeys at (814) 266-5070 or 877-705-7030. Brochures and itineraries are available at the Chamber Office, located in the Devorris Center for Business Development. The trip is open to Chamber Members and non-members.
Reserved Your Home & Garden Show Booth Yet?
The Annual Blair County Home & Garden Show will be held on March 6-8, 2015 at The Jaffa Shrine and booth space for that event is still available. Show sponsors for the show have already been determined. They are: Re-Bath, Window World, Home Depot, First Commonwealth Bank, CCS Custom Builders, and Superior Walls by Advanced Concrete. For more information on the Home & Garden Show, contact Stacy Hoover at (814) 943-8151, email her at shoover@blairchamber.com or visit www.blairhomeshow.com to access an exhibitor application.
Lytle Group Conducting Manufacturing Comp and Benefits Survey
The Lytle Group will be conducting a compensation and benefits survey for the labor catchment area of Blair, Cambria, Huntingdon, Bedford, Fulton, and Centre Counties in January 2015. The purpose of this study is to determine the prevailing wage rates for 15 benchmark positions that are common to most manufacturing organizations. In addition, we will be gathering data on various benefits that are offered. The results from this survey will be summarized and all participants will receive a free copy of the respondent report. All data for individual companies will remain strictly confidential. If you wish to participate in this survey, please contact Barbara Bilek at BBilek@thelytlegroup.org.
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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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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Dr.'s Centar & Imler
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Present your Blue Card to receive 20% off of spectacle lenses and frames
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receive 20% off of an exam and contact lens fitting. (Discounts cannot be combined with any other insurance programs, coupons or courtesies.)
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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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Radiance Day Spa
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Present your Chamber Blue Card to receive 10% off of any service. (Exceptions would be retail products and gift certificates).
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January 12, 2015
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Upcoming Events
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Safety Program
Friday, January 23, 2015
7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Hoss's Steak & Sea House - Duncansville
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Business After Hours
Thursday, January 29, 2015
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Allegheny Ballet Company
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Annual Meeting & Awards Presentation
Friday, January 30, 2015
7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
The Casino at Lakemont Park
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Upcoming Committee Meetings
Week of 1/12/2015
BASICS Steering Committee
Monday, January 12, 8:00 a.m.
GACTC
BASICS/Rotary Career Fair
Monday, January 12, 1:30 p.m.
Devorris Center
WE-LEaD Committee
Tuesday, January 13, 8:00 a.m.
The Chamber
Non-Profit Marketing Subcommittee
Tuesday, January 13, 8:30 a.m.
Home Nursing Agency
Non-Profit Steering Committee
Tuesday, January 13, 9:30 a.m.
Home Nursing Agency
Chamber Finance Committee
Tuesday, January 13, 3:00 p.m.
The Chamber
Small Business Partners Committee
Wednesday, January 14, 8:30 a.m.
The Chamber
New Board Member Orientation
Wednesday, January 14, 8:30 a.m.
The Chamber
BASICS Truancy Subcommittee
Friday, January 16, Noon
Blair County Court House
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