Chamber Office Closed for Martin Luther King Holiday
Board of Directors Meeting Approves Two New Members
Executive Roundtable to Hear Presentation on Educational Project
Safety Program Set for This Friday in Duncansville
Chamber Annual Meeting to Include Five Awards to Individuals
Booth Sales Winding-Down for Home & Garden Show
Lytle Group Conducting Manufacturing Comp and Benefits Survey
Congratulations . . .
Blue Card Discounts
Chamber Office Closed for Martin Luther King Holiday
The Blair County Chamber Office will be closed on Monday in recognition of the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. The office will re-open on Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. To access Chamber information or to register for a program or event, visit the Chamber Website at www.blairchamber.com.
Board of Directors Meeting Approves Two New Members
At last Thursday’s Board of Director’s meeting, two businesses were approved as new Chamber members. The two are: Edward Jones Investments – John Barton of Duncansville and McKissick Kasun Architects of Hollidaysburg.
Executive Roundtable to Hear Presentation on Educational Project
The Blair County Chamber’s Executive Roundtable will meet on Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. at The Blairmont Club in Hollidaysburg. The Roundtable will hear a presentation from Dr.Thomas Otto, Superintendent of the Altoona Area School District and Assistant Superintendent Dr. Luke Lansberry on the district’s plans to implement an innovative educational program at the former Wright School. For more information on the Executive Roundtable, contact Joe Hurd at 943-8151 or email him at jhurd@blairchamber.com.
Safety Program Set for This Friday in Duncansville
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 this 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 Annual Meeting to Include Five Awards to Individuals
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.
Booth Sales Winding-Down for Home & Garden Show
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.
Congratulations . . .
. . . to Jim Brown, President of J.R. Brown Construction, who has been elected vice-president of the Pennsylvania Builders Association. PBA is the voice of the home building industry in the Commonwealth.
. . . to Galliker Dairy of Johnstown which has been named Dairy of the Year by Unified Supply Chain, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of International Dairy Queen, Inc.
. . . to McLanahan Corporation’s Nutrient Separation System, which has been selected by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers as winners of a AE50 Award. That award recognizes a system that has been deemed one of the year’s most innovative designs in engineering products for the food and agricultural industries.
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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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.)
AND/OR
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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Steve Seltzer Powersports
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Present your Blue Card to receive 15 percent off regularly-priced parts and accessory items
AND/OR
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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Teeter Group
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Present your Blue Card on your purchase of your business insurance through Penn National Insurance and (depending on total group premium and claims experience) you could earn an annual dividend.
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January 19, 2015
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Upcoming Events
Register online
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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WE-LEaD Networking
Monday, February 9, 2015
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Marzoni's - Duncansville
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Small Busienss Partners Workshop
Millennial Dilemma
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Devorris Center for Business Development
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Breakfast Club
Thursday, February 12, 2015
7:45 - 9:00 a.m.
The Casino at Lakemont Park
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Business After Hours
Thursday, February 26, 2015
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
United Datacom Networks, Inc.
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Blair County Home & Garden Show
March 6, 1:00 - 9:00 p.m.
March 7, 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
March 8, Noon - 5:00 p.m.
Jaffa Shrine, Altoona
Upcoming Committee Meetings
Week of 1/19/2015
Chamber Ambassadors
Tuesday, January 20, 8:00 a.m.
The Chamber
Executive Roundtable
Wednesday, January 21, 7:30 a.m.
The Blairmont Club
Chamber Foundation Board
Wednesday, January 21, 8:00 a.m.
Devorris Center
Golf Committee
Wednesday, January 21, 8:30 a.m.
The Chamber
LBC Youth Committee
Wednesday, January 21, 3:30 p.m.
Devorris Center
Regional BASICS
Thursday, January 22, 12:30 p.m.
Marzoni's
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