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Executive Committee Exploring Technology Options
Altoona Mirror Hosting Thursday’s “Business After Hours”
Ribbon Cutting Set for Friday at Sports Evolution
“Buy Here. Live Here.” Seeking Additional Funding Support
ACE Award Nominations Are Now Being Accepted
Chamber’s “Five Rivers” Cruise to Include Prague, Paris
Congratulations . . .
Blue Card Discounts
Executive Committee Exploring Technology Options
The Executive Committee of the Blair County Chamber’s Board of Directors met last Thursday and discussed a number of issues related to technology. The committee is considering upgrades to the current Chamber Website but wants to get a better sense of what those upgrades would entail and what type of financial commitment would be involved. “Before we invest member dollars into something like this, it’s essential that we better understand how it fits into our overall technology plan,” explained Carol Gensimore of Value Drug Company, who chairs the Chamber Board. The Executive Committee is also trying to determine the most efficient way to fund upgrades to the BASICS Website that serves as the destination for students and businesses signing-up for Career Shadowing Week. That website currently needs greater flexibility to be effective.
Altoona Mirror Hosting Thursday’s “Business After Hours”
Join the Blair County Chamber of Commerce as we go to the Altoona Mirror for June's Business After Hours. Altoona Mirror will be hosting a Luau this Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00! Don't miss this great networking event, complete with food and beverage. Be sure to bring plenty of business cards. Cost to attend is $6 for Chamber Members that pre-register and $12 for non-members that pre-register. Walk-in rates are $7 for Chamber Members and $15 for non-members. To make reservations, call The Chamber at 943-8151 or register online.
Ribbon Cutting Set for Friday at Sports Evolution
The Chamber will conduct a ribbon cutting at Sports Evolution Sports Performance & Crossfit, located in The Summit Tennis & Athletic Club, this Friday at 10:00 a.m. All Chamber Members are invited to attend.
“Buy Here. Live Here.” Seeking Additional Funding Support
The Blair County Chamber’s “Buy Here. Live Here.” program is soliciting contributions from local individuals and businesses to assist in funding the media marketing campaign that will take place during the second half of 2015. “We have a number of things that we hope to accomplish before the end of the year,” admitted Diana McClure of Keller Engineers who chairs the Buy Here. Live Here. Committee. “We’re hoping people who like what they’ve seen so far will help us continue the battle to promote local purchasing.” Anyone willing to make a contribution should contact Joe Hurd at (814) 943-8151.
ACE Award Nominations Are Now Being Accepted
The Blair County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the Agricultural Community Excellence (ACE) Award. This award will be presented at the annual Farm-City Dinner held in the fall. Simply click here for a Nomination Form. Deadline for nominations is July 1, 2015.
Chamber’s “Five Rivers” Cruise to Include Prague, Paris
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.
Congratulations . . .
. . . to Home Instead Senior Care in Duncansville, which is marking its 15th year in business.
. . . to Saint Francis University, which was recently named one of the “Healthiest Employers in Western Pennsylvania” by The Pittsburgh Business Times.
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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June 22, 2015
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