Pirates President to Speak at April “Breakfast Club”
BASICS Holding Industry Tours at Three Locations
Chamber Board to Consider Action on Overtime Rule
Amber Terrace Hosting April’s “Business After Hours”
Register Today to Get Discount on Costa Rica Trip
Limited Spots Remain for Chamber Golf Classic
Power Card Offers: They’re Changing Every Day
Business Excellence Dinner Sponsorships Available
Applications Available for the Next Leadership Blair County Youth Class
Congratulations . . .
Pirates President to Speak at April “Breakfast Club”
Frank Coonelly, President of the Pittsburgh Pirates since 2007, will be the featured speaker at the next Blair County Chamber “Breakfast Club,” set for this Thursday, April 21st beginning at 7:45 a.m. at The Casino at Lakemont Park. Prior to coming to the Pirates, Coonelly had served as a Senior Vice-President in the Commissioner’s Office where he was in charge of various matters including arbitration hearings and draft bonuses. He was born and raised in Philadelphia, earned a bachelor’s degree from Penn State University and a law degree from Catholic University. The cost to attend Breakfast Club is $18 for Chamber Members and $30 for non-members. To register, contact the Chamber at 943-8151 or register online. Corporate sponsor of the April Breakfast Club is SCORE! Sports Consignment.
BASICS Holding Industry Tours at Three Locations
Career Placement Personnel from several colleges in the region will get a close-up look at some of Blair County’s top businesses during a bus tour arranged through the BASICS Steering Committee. Committee member Matt Fox of Altoona-Blair County Development Corporation coordinated the tour that will begin at New Pig Corporation in Tipton, will then moved to UPMC Altoona and will conclude at Veeder Root in Duncansville. The purpose of the tour is to help career placement people to get a better sense of employment opportunities that potential graduates might fill. BASICS – Business And Schools Investing in Cooperative Solutions – is a program of the Blair County Chamber.
Chamber Board to Consider Action on Overtime Rule
The Blair County Chamber’s Board of Directors will decide whether to sign-on to a letter initiated by the United State Chamber of Commerce that opposes the Department of Labor’s proposed overtime rule. The rule increases the current income threshold for exempt employees by 113% to $50,440/year. Legislation to block this rule has been introduced in both the House and the Senate. The U.S. Chamber’s letter would be sent to all members of Congress.
Amber Terrace Hosting April’s “Business After Hours”
Join the Blair County Chamber of Commerce and Amber Terrace at Altoona Center for Nursing Care for a casino-themed Business After Hours complete with games, drinks and food on Thursday, April 28th. Business After Hours is held from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. The cost to attend is $6 per Chamber Member pre-registered and $12 for non-members pre-registered. To register, call the Chamber at 943-8151 or register online.
Register Today to Get Discount on Costa Rica Trip
Today is the final day to get a $100 discount on the Chamber’s Costa Rica Trip. That trip, from October 17-25, is a great opportunity to experience both the beach and the rain forest of that exotic Central American country. 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 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. To book the Costa Rica trip, call Classic Travel at (814) 696-3558.
Limited Spots Remain for Chamber Golf Classic
Only about a dozen spots remain for the Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Chamber Golf Classic. The Classic will be held on Monday, May 9th at Iron Masters Country Club with a lunch/registration at 11:00 and tee off at Noon. If you are interested, contact Stacy Hoover at The Chamber, 943-8151.
Power Card Offers: They’re Changing Every Day
The Chamber’s Power Card is now in the hands of nearly 30,000 Chamber members and the discounted offers are changing every day. If you haven’t checked the Power Card list in awhile, you might want to do so. Some great offers have been added since you last looked. And if you’re a Chamber member who still hasn’t received your Power Card, call us at 943-8151 and we’ll arrange to get a card to you.
Business Excellence Dinner Sponsorships Available
Marty Marasco, the President/CEO of Altoona-Blair County Development Corporation, will be the 15th recipient of the Chamber’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Business Excellence. The award will be presented at the Annual Business Excellence Dinner on June 13th at The Casino at Lakemont Park. Sponsorships for the dinner can be secured by calling Jessie Covert at the Chamber Office or by emailing her at jcovert@blairchamber.com.
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 Coldwell Banker Town & Country Real Estate of Altoona which has been named a Coldwell Banker Premier Office for year-end 2015, the highest honor given to Coldwell Banker offices.
. . . to the lifeguarding team at DelGrosso’s Amusement Park and Laguna Splash which have been awarded the Silver International Aquatic Safety Award.
Power Card Offers: They’re Changing Every Day
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Breakfast Club
Thursday, April 21
The Casino at Lakemont Park
7:45 - 9:00 a.m.
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Business After Hours
Thursday, April 28
Amber Terrace at Altoona Center for Nursing Care
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
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Highmark Chamber Golf Classic
Monday, May 9
Iron Masters Country Club
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Noon- Classic Starts
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Breakfast Club
Thursday, May12
The Casino at Lakemont Park
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Upcoming Committee Meetings
Week of 4/18/2016
Chamber Finance Committee
Tuesday, April 19, 3:00 p.m.
The Chamber
Chamber Foundation Board
Wednesday, April 20, 8:00 a.m.
Devorris Center
LBC Youth Committee
Wednesday, April 20, 3:30 p.m.
Devorris Center
Chamber Board of Directors
Thursday, April 21, Noon
Devorris Center
YEA! Steering Committee
Friday,April 22, 8:30 a.m.
Devorris Center
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