Highmark/Chamber Golf Classic Tees-Off Today
Blair Business Mirror to Be Published Tuesday
Dr. Ross to Speak at Thursday’s Chamber “Breakfast Club”
Leadership Blair County Youth to Graduate 2015 Class
“Chamber Night at the Curve” Set for Thursday
Leadership Adult Session Focuses on Future Search, Mini Projects
Registrations Continue for Chamber’s “Five Rivers” Cruise
Next “Role Models” Program Scheduled for May 28th
Nominated Anyone for the Business Hall of Fame Awards?
Sponsorships Available for Business Excellence Dinner
Congratulations . . .
Blue Card Discounts
Highmark/Chamber Golf Classic Tees-Off Today
A sold-out Highmark/Chamber Golf Classic will tee-off at noon today at Iron Masters Country Club. The event is one of The Chamber’s great networking opportunities, combining great food and drink with a day of fun and socializing. Special thanks to the major sponsors of the Classic: Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield – Main Sponsor, Advisory Board of Penn State Altoona – Luncheon/Reception Sponsor, Central Hydraulics – Ball Sponsor, Press Box Printing – Photo Sponsor, and Gingrich Insurance – Hole-in-One Sponsor. The Comfort Cart Sponsors are: Amber Terrace at Altoona Center for Nursing Care, Balfurd Linen Service, Home Depot, and Platinum Wealth Strategies, LLC.
Blair Business Mirror to Be Published Tuesday
The May edition of the Blair Business Mirror hits the streets tomorrow as a supplement to the Altoona Mirror. The cover story in this issue is a close-up look at Improved Dwellings for Altoona (IDA), one of Blair County’s great success stories. A&A Insurance and Honey Baked Ham are two of the Chamber-member businesses that are featured in the BBM. Pick up a copy of Tuesday’s Altoona Mirror to get your copy or wait a few days and The Chamber will mail you one.
Dr. Ross to Speak at Thursday’s Chamber “Breakfast Club”
The next Chamber Breakfast Club is scheduled for this Thursday, May 14 from 7:45 - 9:00 a.m. at The Casino at Lakemont Park. Speaker is Dr. Lanny Ross, Retired Educator and Visionary. Eighth grade students from Blair County will be recognized with Essay Contest Awards and graduating seniors will be recognized with Attendance Counts Awards for their longest history of perfect attendance. Sponsor for the Breakfast Club is Pennsylvania Highlands Community College. Cost to attend is $18 for Chamber Members and $30 for Non-Members. To make reservations, call The Chamber at 943-8151 or register online.
Leadership Blair County Youth to Graduate 2015 Class
The Blair County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Blair County Youth (LBCY) program will graduate 24 students representing all Blair County school districts. The ceremony will take place at the Port Sky Café at Penn State Altoona beginning at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday. LBCY is a Blair County Chamber of Commerce program open to high school sophomores focusing on servant leadership. The youth program is formatted similarly to The Chamber’s adult leadership program. LBCY has been used as a model for leadership youth programs throughout Pennsylvania and the tri-state region. The LBCY curriculum includes an overnight retreat, monthly sessions on community focused topics and a class project. Members of the 2015 Class are: Lindsey Brubaker, Williamsburg Community High School; Lauren Brumbaugh, Central High School; Megan Burger, Central High School; Haley Butina, Tyrone Area High School; Madison Clapper, Hollidaysburg Area High School; Jack Collins, Jr., Hollidaysburg Area High School; Molly Deprospo, Hollidaysburg Area High School; Danielle Ebersole, Claysburg-Kimmel High School; Madra Furman, Hollidaysburg Area High School; Taylor Hoover, Tyrone Area High School; Andrew Irwin, Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School; Kenna Kerns, Bellwood-Antis High School; Adia Litzinger, Williamsburg Community High School; Taylor Mikesic, Williamsburg Community High School; Nick Nale, Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School; Cameron Parry, Claysburg-Kimmel High School; Bailey Pfeffer, Hollidaysburg Area High School; Madison Ruston, Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School; Kaitlyn Sell, Claysburg-Kimmel High School; Elizabeth Weiland, Claysburg-Kimmel High School; Tyanne Weyant, Tyrone Area High School; Noah Wheland, Williamsburg Community High School; Megan Vigne, Altoona Area High School; and Matthew Unpingco, Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School. For more information on the LBCY program, contact The Chamber at 943-8151.
“Chamber Night at the Curve” Set for Thursday
Chamber Night at the Curve will be held next Thursday, May 14th. The game starts at 6:00 p.m. Nine chambers in the region are expected to participate. Every Chamber member is entitled to two free tickets to this event. For questions or to secure tickets, contact Corey Homan at the Altoona Curve, 814-283-3122 or choman@altoonacurve.com.
Leadership Adult Session Focuses on Future Search, Mini Projects
The eighth session of The Chamber’s Leadership Blair County Adult program will be held on Friday at Joshua House in Tyrone. The session will begin with reports from class members about their mini-projects. The rest of the day will focus on “Future Search: Reflecting on the Past and Acknowledging the Present.” For more information on the Leadership Blair County program, contact The Chamber at 943-8151 or visit the Chamber Website at www.blairchamber.com.
Registrations Continue for Chamber’s “Five Rivers” Cruise
The Blair County Chamber is heading to Europe in late Fall for its first-ever river cruise. The cruise is being done in cooperation with Heritage Travel. The special wine-themed “5-River European Cruise” will depart from the Chamber Office in the Devorris Center for Business Development on November 3rd, will fly from Dulles International Airport for an overnight flight to Prague and will return on November 13th from Paris. The trip will include one-night sightseeing stays at 5-star hotels in both Prague and Paris with the river cruise in-between. The Chamber trip will feature excursions on the Vistava, Main, Rhine, Moselle and Seine rivers via Avalon Waterways “Visionary,” considered the finest river vessel in Europe. The Visionary accommodates just 128 guests. Brochures on the 5-River European Cruise are available at the Chamber Office and at Heritage Travel. Call (814) 946-1600 for more information.
Next “Role Models” Program Scheduled for May 28th
The Blair County Chamber’s “Role Models” program is back and two area business leaders will have an opportunity to share their business expertise with others in the business community.
Michael Fiore, Executive Vice-President of Leonard S. Fiore, Inc. of Altoona, and Joe Meadows, a partner in J.V. Meadows & Sons, Inc. of Duncansville will be the Role Models on Thursday, May 28th from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Blair County Convention Center. The cost to attend Role Models is $25 for Chamber members and $35 for non-members. Lunch is included. To register for Role Models, call The Chamber at 943-8151 or register online.
Nominated Anyone for the Business Hall of Fame Awards?
Nominations are currently being accepted for the Business Hall of Fame and General Awards of Distinction. Completed applications are due back to The Chamber no later than June 16th at noon. Click here for the applications. For more information, contact Judy Juda at 943-8151 or email her.
Sponsorships Available for Business Excellence Dinner
Sponsorships are now available for the Business Excellence Dinner recognizing Tim Sissler with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Contact Jessie Covert at The Chamber, 943-8151 to secure a sponsorship or for more information.
Congratulations . . .
. . . to Larry Cordek of Wells Fargo Advisors who recently achieved the 2015 Premier Advisor designation. Larry becomes one of the select group of advisors to reach the company’s high standards based on revenue generation, educational attainment and client-service best practices.
. . . to Saint Francis University, which has been named a Catholic College of Distinction for the 2015-16 academic year. To qualify, the college must excel in four categories: Engaged students, great teaching, vibrant communities and successful outcomes.
Blue Card Discounts
To see a complete listing of the Blue Card discounts available, please click here. To have an offer listed, contact The Chamber at 943-8151. There is no fee to offer and have a discount listed.
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Highmark Chamber Golf Tournament
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Hall of Fame Committee
Wednesday, May 13, 8:00 a.m.
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BASICS/Rotary Career Fair Wrap-Up Meeting
Wednesday, May 13, 1:30 p.m.
Devorris Center
Coalition on Sustainability
Thursday, May 14, 1:30 p.m.
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