WE-LEaD Networking Event is Monday at Marzoni’s
Afternoon Session of Speed Networking Set for Tomorrow
Business BEFORE Hours Also Scheduled for Tomorrow
Executive Roundtable to Hear From New Hospital CEO’s
Chamber Foundation Board to Discuss Grants, Learn About YEA!
Board of Directors to Continue Strategic Planning Discussion
Young Professionals to Assist Mountain Lion BackPack
Zero Waste Event Set for U.S. Hotel on Friday
Learn More About the Chamber: Sign-up for “Chamber Check-Up”
Safety Program to Focus on Workplace Violence, Active Shooter
Informational Meeting Scheduled on Costa Rica Trip
“Refresh Leadership” to Be Held on April 13th
Chamber Golf Classic Registrations Being Accepted
Have You Picked-Up Your “Power Cards” Yet?
Applications Available for the Next Leadership Blair County Youth Class
Congratulations . . .
WE-LEaD Networking Event is Monday at Marzoni’s
The next WE-LEaD Networking event will take place tonight, March 14th from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Marzoni's in Duncansville. Sponsor for the networking event is Reliance Bank. Cost to attend is $20 for Chamber Members and $40 for Non-Members. To register, call the Chamber at 943-8151 or register online. WE-LEaD (Women Encouraging Leadership, Education and Development) is a program of the Blair County Chamber.
Afternoon Session of Speed Networking Set for Tomorrow
Following several sessions of early morning “Speed Networking,” the Blair County Chamber’s Small Business Partners has scheduled an afternoon session tomorrow, March 15th from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. at the Devorris Center for Business Development. The cost to attend is $10 for Chamber Members and $20 for non-members. Light refreshments will be included. To register, call the Chamber at 943-8151 or register online.
Business BEFORE Hours Also Scheduled for Tomorrow
The Blair County Chamber of Commerce will hold its next Business Before Hours tomorrow, March 15th, from 7:30-9:00 a.m., at United Way of Blair County, located at 5414 6th Ave., Altoona. The event will include tours of the facility and information about the many programs United Way offers. Attendees will also be treated to a light breakfast. Business Before Hours is an event to enable networking before you head to the office. There is no cost to attend for Chamber Members. Non-members may attend at $10 per person. To make reservations call the Chamber at 943-8151 or register online.
Executive Roundtable to Hear From New Hospital CEO’s
At Wednesday’s Executive Roundtable meeting, the Roundtable will hear a presentation from Tim Harclerode, the new CEO at Nason Hospital in Roaring Spring and Joseph Peluso, the new CEO of Tyrone Regional Health Network. The meeting is set for 7:30 a.m. at The Blairmont Club. For more information on the Executive Roundtable, contact Joe Hurd at 943-8151 or email him at jhurd@blairchamber.com.
Chamber Foundation Board to Discuss Grants, Learn About YEA!
The Board of Directors of the Blair County Chamber Foundation will meet on Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. at the Devorris Center. The agenda will include a discussion of upcoming grant opportunities as well as a presentation by Blair County Chamber President Joe Hurd on the Young Entrepreneurs Academy program that the Chamber will initiate with the help of the Foundation. For more information on the Blair County Chamber Foundation, contact Cindy Cessna at 943-8151 or email her at ccessna@blairchamber.com.
Board of Directors to Continue Strategic Planning Discussion
When the Blair County Chamber’s Board of Directors meets on Thursday morning at 7:30 a.m. at the Devorris Center, much of the discussion will once again focus on the process necessary for developing a new Strategic Plan for the organization. The Board will also look at ways to arrive at a consensus on critical issues, particularly those in which the business community might have varying opinions as to the impact on Chamber members. Anyone who would like to address the Board at this meeting should contact Joe Hurd by noon tomorrow at 943-8151.
Young Professionals to Assist Mountain Lion BackPack
The Young Professionals of Blair County will spend Saint Patrick’s Day helping Blair County’s young people. The YP group has committed to assist the Mountain Lion BackPack Program in packaging food this Thursday, March 17th from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the local storage site, located on Beale Avenue in the old Butterick Building. The MLBP provides meals for more than 1,000 kids every weekend. Any young professionals (ages 21-35) who would like to help, should call the Blair County Chamber at 943-8151. The Young Professionals of Blair County is a program of the Blair County Chamber.
Zero Waste Event Set for U.S. Hotel on Friday
The Blair County Chamber’s Coalition on Sustainability will hold its second annual “Zero Waste Event” this Friday, March 18th beginning at noon at the U.S. Hotel in Hollidaysburg. Zero Waste is a philosophy that encourages the redesign of resource life cycles so that all products are re-used. This year’s event will begin with a buffet luncheon, followed by a presentation by Penn State Altoona’s ENACTUS students. There will also be a tour of the U.S. Hotel. Everything should conclude by 1:00. The cost to attend the Zero Waste Event is $5/person to cover a portion of the luncheon cost. The rest of the luncheon is funded through the sponsorship of Green Home Goods and Sheetz, Inc. To register for the event, contact the Chamber at 943-8151 or register online.
Learn More About the Chamber: Sign-up for “Chamber Check-Up”
Back by popular demand is “Chamber Check-Up,” an opportunity for current Chamber Members to go through an orientation to what the Chamber does and how members can maximize the value of their membership. The Chamber has scheduled two sessions on March 29th; one at 8:00 a.m. and the other at 3:00 p.m. at the Devorris center for Business Development. The sessions will last no longer than an hour. So if you just want to brush-up on your knowledge of the Chamber or you have new employees who you’d like to get involved in the organization, call the Chamber at 943-8151 and register to attend. It’s absolutely Free!
Safety Program to Focus on Workplace Violence, Active Shooter
The Blair County Chamber’s Safety Committee will present a program on “Active Shooter, Workplace Violence and Personal Safety on March 30th from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Hoss’s Steak & Sea House in Duncansville. Jeff Petucci, Community Services Officer for the Pennsylvania State Police will be the keynote speaker. The presentation will focus on the causes and classifications of active shooter incidents, how to protect yourself and keep others safe, workplace warning signs, best practices when confronted with a weapon and personal safety and situational awareness tips for everyday life. The cost to attend is $20 for Chamber Members and $30 for non-members. Buffet breakfast is included. To register, call the Chamber at 943-8151 or register online.
Informational Meeting Scheduled on Costa Rica Trip
The Blair County Chamber of Commerce is heading to Costa Rica from October 17-25. The cost is just $2,899 (double) and that decreases by $100 for anyone who books before April 18th. That cost includes ground transportation to and from the Pittsburgh Airport, round-trip air, air taxes and fees/surcharges, hotel transfers, 13 meals and a variety of tours. There is also an array of optional tours and a 4-day, 3-night Jungle Adventure Post Tour Extension. The Chamber is partnering with Classic Travel and Collette on this trip. An informational presentation will be held on March 31st beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Devorris Center for Business Development. There is no charge to attend but pre-registration is encouraged. Call the Chamber at 943-8151 to register. To book the Costa Rica trip, call Classic Travel at (814) 696-3558.
“Refresh Leadership” to Be Held on April 13th
The Blair County Chamber’s Small Business Partners will partner with Express Employment Professionals on the “Refresh Leadership” program. The simulcast event will be shown at The Arc of Blair County from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Among the speakers will be Marshall Goldsmith, Shaquille O’Neal and Kaplan Mobray. The cost to attend is $20 for Chamber Members and $30 for non-members. Continental breakfast is included. To register, call The Chamber at 943-8151 or register online.
Chamber Golf Classic Registrations Being Accepted
Registration is now open for the Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Chamber Golf Classic. The Classic will be held on Monday, May 9 at Iron Masters Country Club with a lunch/registration at 11:00 and tee off at Noon. If you are interested, simply complete the registration form and return to the Chamber! Any questions, please contact Stacy Hoover at the Chamber, 943-8151.
Have You Picked-Up Your “Power Cards” Yet?
The Blair County Chamber’s new “Power Card” is generating an incredible amount of enthusiasm within the Chamber Membership and outside it as well. The biggest challenge: Getting the Power Cards to Chamber members. “We’re trying to avoid the cost of mailing them,” acknowledged Jessie Covert, the Chamber’s Vice-President of Sales & Membership Development. “So we’re hoping that our members are willing to stop-in to the office to pick them up. Otherwise, we’ll hope to get some of our committee volunteers to deliver them. Mailing is our last option.” Any Chamber-Member business willing to pick up their Power Cards can do so on Monday thru Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Applications Available for the Next Leadership Blair County Youth Class
Applications are now available for the 2016-17 Leadership Blair County Youth Class. Those applications can be secured at the guidance office of area schools or by clicking here. If you know a high school freshman who shows leadership potential, encourage them to apply. For more information, contact Judy Juda at 943-8151 or email her at jjuda@blairchamber.com.
Congratulations . . .
. . . to Thomas Reilly, who has been appointed President/CEO of the EADS Group.
. . . to four Chamber Members who will be honored at the upcoming WISE Women of Blair County Tribute on April 20th at The Casino at Lakemont Park. Dr. Patricia Jabbeh Wesley of Penn State Altoona, Lenora Irwin of Fiore True Value / Just Ask Rental, Jody Wallace of the Blair County Conservation District and Maria Brandt of The Arc of Blair County are among the honorees. Patricia Gildea, a former Chamber Member in her years as an employee of Blair County and the first recipient of the Chamber’s ATHENA Award is also being honored.
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Park Hills Golf Club
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WE-LEaD Networking
Monday, March 14
Marzoni's - Duncansville
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Business BEFORE Hours
Tuesday, March 15
United Way of Blair County
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Speed Networking
Tuesday, March 15
Devorris Center for Business Development
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Zero Waste Event
Friday, March 18
U.S. Hotel
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Chamber Check-Up
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Chamber Check-Up
Tuesday,March 29
Devorris Center
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Safety Program
Wednesday, March 30
Hoss's Steak & Sea House-Duncansville
7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
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Business After Hours
Thursday, March 31
Altoona Beauty School
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Upcoming Committee Meetings
Week of 3/14/2016
BASICS Steering Committee
Monday, March 14, 8:00 a.m.
GACTC
WE-LEaD Committee
Tuesday, March 15, 8:30 a.m.
The Chamber
CEO Executive Roundtable
Wednesday, March 16, 7:30 a.m.
The Blairmont Club
Chamber Foundation Board Meeting
Wednesday, March 16, 8:00 a.m.
Devorris Center
LBC Youth Committee
Wednesday, March 16, 3:30 p.m.
Devorris Center
Chamber Board of Directors
Thursday, March 17, 7:30 a.m.
Devorris Center
Strategic Planning Committee
Thursday, March 17, 8:30 am.
Devorris Center
YEA! Steering Committee
Friday, March 18, 8:30 a.m.
Devorris Center
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