Chamber Recognizes “All-Stars” for September
Impact of Non-Profits Topic of Thursday’s “Breakfast Club”
“Issues” Program Examines Hotel Growth in Blair County
Small Business Partners to Hold “Bad Website Workshop”
Two “Business Before Hours” Scheduled For This Month
Business Hall of Fame Dinner Set for October 19th
Chamber Committee to Hold Mayoral Debate
Chamber Continues 2016 China Trip Registration
Mark Your Calendar: Chamber Traveling to Germany Next September
Young Professionals to Hold Networking Event at Greenwood Marzoni’s
Is Your Information Still Accurate?
Congratulations . . .
Blue Card Discounts
Chamber Recognizes “All-Stars” for September
The Blair County Chamber’s ability to offer quality programming, events, recognition and advocacy efforts depends largely on the willingness of sponsors to step up to help underwrite the costs associated those efforts. So at the end of each month, we publish a list of businesses or individuals who sponsored anything Chamber-related during the month. They have helped us to make a difference in the business community. For September our All-Stars are: Altoona-Blair County Airport, Altoona Mirror, Fiore Brothers Management,LLC, Hampton Inn Altoona, Holiday Inn Express, Home Instead senior Care, Keller Engineers, Mountain Research, Nason Hospital, P. Joseph Lehman Corporation, Pinecroft Medical Center, Super 8 Motel, The Healing Patch, Ward Transport and Logistics, and Yellow Cab & Transfer Company.
Impact of Non-Profits Topic of Thursday’s “Breakfast Club”
The quality of life in Blair County has been positively influenced by a number of key factors. One of those factors is the impact made by the county’s impressive array of non-profit businesses. Just exactly what is the gravity of that impact? At the next Chamber “Breakfast Club,” set for October 8th at 7:45 a.m. at The Casino at Lakemont Park, representatives from The Chamber’s Committee of Non-Profit Businesses will announce the results of a survey that will unquestionably grab your attention. Whether you’re a for-profit or a non-profit business, it’s important for you to attend this Breakfast Club as we explore the most effective path to economic vitality in our county through what many might consider an unlikely source. The cost to attend this Breakfast Club is $18 for both members and non-members. To register, call The Chamber at 943-8151 or register online.
“Issues” Program Examines Hotel Growth in Blair County
Last Wednesday, the Blair County Chamber taped an “Issues” program at the Altoona Public Access Studio entitled, “Blair County’s Hotel Dilemma: Too Many or Too Few?” The program is a 45 minute panel discussion moderated by WTAJ’s Carolyn Donaldson. Panelists are: Mark Ickes of Explore Altoona, Rachael Lenhart of Altoona Grand Hotel, Katie Millward of Courtyard by Marriott and Sue St. Martin of Holiday Inn Express. Sponsors of the “Issues” program are: Altoona-Blair County Airport, Altoona Mirror, Hampton Inn Altoona, Keller Engineers, Railroaders Memorial Museum and Horseshoe Curve, Super 8 Motel, and Yellow Cab & Transfer Company. The program will air on Monday’s at 9:00 p.m. and Tuesday’s at 11:00 a.m. beginning on October 12th and running through the end of October.
Small Business Partners to Hold “Bad Website Workshop”
The Chamber's Small Business Partners Committee will be hosting a Bad Website Workshop on Wednesday, October 14 from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. The workshop will be held at the Devorris Center for Business Development, 3900 Industrial Park Drive, Altoona. Presenters for the workshop will be JMG Systems Web Team. Sponsor for the workshop is PSECU. Cost to attend is $10 for Chamber Members and $20 for Non-Members. To make a reservation, call The Chamber at 943-8151 or register online.
Two “Business Before Hours” Scheduled For This Month
The Chamber’s popular “Business Before Hours” will have two destinations during October. The first will be at CONTACT Altoona (2729 Eighth Avenue) on October 16th; the second at Honey Baked Ham (Pleasant Valley Shopping Center) on October 30th. Both events begin at 7:30 a.m. and conclude at 9:00 a.m. There is no cost to attend but registration is necessary. To register, call The Chamber at 943-8151 or to register for the event at Contact Altoona, click here. To register for the one at Honey Baked Ham, click here.
Business Hall of Fame Dinner Set for October 19th
The Annual Blair County Business Hall of Fame Dinner will be held on Monday, October 19th beginning with a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception at 5:30 p.m. at the Blair County Convention Center. Dinner begins at 6:45 followed by the awards program. Four businesses – Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Lena’s Café, New Pig Corporation and The Village at Morrisons Cove – will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at the annual dinner. A former business, Alaskaland, will be inducted in the Heritage category. Recipients of the General Awards of Distinction are: Furniture Unfinished, Mamie’s Café and Bakery, and Peterman’s Flower Shop in the Excellence in Small Business category. HalenHardy, JMG Systems and Serviam Construction were identified as Young Emerging Businesses. Honorees for Technology are Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School, Blair Companies and Value Drug Company. Albemarle Corporation and American Eagle Paper Mills won Sustainability Awards and the Bavarian Aid Society will be recognized for Community Service. The Lower Trail will receive the Committee Choice Award. The cost to attend the Business Hall of Fame Dinner is $65/person. To register, contact The Chamber at 943-8151 or register online.
Chamber Committee to Hold Mayoral Debate
The Legislative Action Committee of the Blair County Chamber will hold a debate on October 20th beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Penn State Altoona Devorris Downtown Center. The debate will pit current Altoona Mayor Matt Pacifico against challenger Jason Imler for the opportunity of serving as mayor under the City’s new Home Rule Charter. Ashley Doerzbacher of WTAJ Your News Leader will serve as the debate’s moderator. Questions for the candidates will come from the Legislative Action Committee. Sponsors of the Mayoral debate are: Leonard S. Fiore, Inc.; National Property Inspections; Reliance Bank; S&T Bank; and WPS Office Solutions. There is no cost to attend the debate. The debate will be videotaped and aired prior to the election on the Altoona Public Access Station.
Chamber Continues 2016 China Trip Registration
Registration continues for the 2016 Chamber Trip to China. The nine-day excursion will take place from April 7-16, 2016 and will once again be conducted through Citslinc. The price remains incredible at $2199 (including flights, meals and all accommodations at 5-star hotels.) The only significant change from the three previous Chamber trips is that the flight originates at Dulles Airport instead of JFK – a real plus to local travelers. Travel to Dulles from Altoona and back is included as part of the trip. For more information, call The Chamber at (814) 943-8151.
Mark Your Calendar: Chamber Traveling to Germany Next September
If an April trip to China doesn’t satisfy your travel needs, have we got a deal for you! From September 18-29, the Blair County Chamber and Classic Travel will offer a 12-day, fully escorted trip to Germany. The trip covers Germany’s most famous cities, includes a day cruise on the Rhine River and also takes place during Oktoberfest. Care to learn more? An informational meeting will be held on November 4th at 6:00 p.m. at the Devorris Center for Business Development. No cost or obligation to attend but we do ask that you call The Chamber at 943-8151 to let us know you’re coming!
Young Professionals to Hold Networking Event at Greenwood Marzoni’s
The Young Professionals of Blair County will be holding a networking event on October 21st from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Marzoni’s in Greenwood. The details of the event will be included in next Monday’s Business Bulletin.
Is Your Information Still Accurate?
As The Chamber begins the process of compiling information for the 2016 Membership Directory, it’s important that members visit the Member Information section of the Chamber Website to make sure that all of their information is accurate. The Chamber Website is at www.blairchamber.com.
Congratulations . . .
. . . to the following Chamber members who were selected as “Women Making a Difference” by Pennsylvania Business Central magazine: Becky Stevens of Stevens Company, Lori Armstrong of Arthur J. Gallagher and Co., Jane Sheffield of Allegheny Ridge Corporation, Amy Seltzer of Seltzer Financial Strategies, Jamie Miller of Advantage Resource Group, Phyllis Bandstra of Goodwill Industries and Jackie Atherton Bernard of the Blair County District Attorney’s Office.
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.
For more information, visit the website
To subscribe or unsubscribe please email us.
|
|
October 5, 2015
|
Upcoming Events
Register online
Breakfast Club
Thursday, October 8
7:45 - 9:00 a.m.
The Casino at Lakemont Park
Register Here
SBP Bad Website Workshop
Wednesday, October 14
1:00 - 2:30 P.M.
Devorris Center
Register Here
Business BEFORE Hours
Friday, October 16
7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Contact Altoona
Register Here
Business Hall of Fame
Monday, October 19
5:30 - Reception
6:45 - Dinner/Program
Blair County Convention Center
Register Here
Business After Hours
Thursday, October 22
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Hampton Inn Altoona
Register Here
WE-LEaD Networking
Monday, October 26
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Marzoni's
Register Here
Business BEFORE Hours
Friday, October 30
7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Honey Baked Ham
Register Here
Farm-City Dinner
Thursday, November 5
6:30 - Reception
7:00 - Dinner/program
The Park at Morrisons Cove
Register Here
Upcoming Committee Meetings
Week of 10/5/2015
Board Nominating Subcommittee
Monday, October 5, 8:30 a.m.
The Chamber
Board Member Recognition Subcommittee
Tuesday, October 6, 8:30 a.m.
The Chamber
Board Development Subcommittee
Tuesday, October 6, 1:00 9.m.
The Chamber
Business Hall of Fame Committee
Wednesday, October 7, 8:00 a.m.
The Chamber
Young Professionals Steering Committee
Wednesday, October 7, 8:30 a.m.
Devorris Center
LBC Adult Committee
Wednesday, October 7, 3:00 p.m.
Devorris Center
Safety Committee
Thursday, October 8, 9:00 a.m.
The Chamber
Coalition of Sustainability
Thursday, October 8, 1:30 p.m.
The Chamber
Board Member Recruitment Subcommittee
Friday, October 9, 8:30 a.m.
The Chamber
Follow The Chamber
on Facebook
Click here
|
|