Leadership Blair County Adult Class to Graduate This Week
Business Excellence Dinner Will Honor 15th Award Recipient
Chamber Recognizes “All-Stars” for May
McKnight to Speak at Chamber “Breakfast Club”
Non-Profit “Best Practices” Forum Focuses on Board Development
Business Hall of Fame Application Deadline is June 15th
Young Professionals “Night at the Curve” is June 30th
Application Process Underway for 2017 LBC Class
Power Cards Now in the Hands of More than 35,000 Chamber Members
Educational Program Scheduled on New Overtime Law
WE-LEaD to Hold Networking Event at Park Hills
Digital Advertising Seminar Free to Chamber Members
Leadership Blair County Adult Class to Graduate This Week
Graduation for the 22nd graduating class of Leadership Blair County will be held this Thursday, June 9th from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Casino at Lakemont Park. The twenty-four graduates of the Class of 2016 will be joining the LBC Alumni which boasts 503 alumni. Part of the graduation evening will be networking (including hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar), a presentation by the graduating class, distribution of appreciation awards as well as the presentation of checks from the LBC Alumni Blair County WeCare Helping with the journey grant program. Reservations are $15 per person and can be made online. Applications are currently being accepted for the Class of 2017.
Business Excellence Dinner Will Honor 15th Award Recipient
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. The event will begin with a cocktail and hors d’oeuvre reception beginning at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:45. The Mistress of Ceremonies will be Dr. Lori J. Bechtel-Wherry, chancellor of Penn State Altoona. Father Malachi Van Tassell, T.O.R., president of Saint Francis University, will offer the invocation. As part of the agenda for the evening, five-minute testimonials to the honoree will be provided by Tim Sissler, chairman of the board at Reliance Bank; Dan Hoover, president/CEO of Roaring Spring Paper Products; Marasco children Marina Nartatez and Mart Marasco. The keynote speaker for the Business Excellence Dinner will be Scott Dunkelberger, Deputy Secretary, Office of Business Financing for the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. A longtime business associate of Marty Marasco’s, Dunkelberger oversees financing programs targeted to business development, infrastructure development and alternative energy development with over $2.5 billion in funds. To register for the Business Excellence Dinner, contact the Chamber at (814) 943-8151 or register online.
Chamber Recognizes “All-Stars” for May
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. All-Stars for May are: Altoona Area School District Foundation, Altoona-Blair County Development Corporation, Altoona Lung Association, Altoona Mirror, Amber Terrace at Altoona Center for Nursing Care, AnswerLinks, Bavarian Aid Society, Blair Companies, Business Furniture Outlet, The Casino at Lakemont Park, Central Hydraulics, Central PA Community Foundation, CrossRoads Physical Therapy & Rehab, Dembert & Hoyne CPA’s, Diamond Bridal Collections, Drayer Physical Therapy, FirstEnergy Foundation, First Commonwealth Bank, First National Bank, The Foundation for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, Friends of John McGinnis, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Gensimore, Giant Food Stores (Martins), Goldstein, Heslop, Steele, Clapper, Oswalt & Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Green, Griswold Home Care, Haberstroh, Sullivan, Keating & George, HealthSouth, Heidelberg Scholastic Scholarship Fund, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Home Depot, Imler’s Poultry, Irwin Financial, JJAN Financial Group, Keller Engineers, Keystone Payroll, The Knickerbocker Tavern, Leonard S. Fiore, Inc., McCartney’s Business Products, MedExpress, Mountain Research, NAC, Inc., NAPA Auto Parts, Nason Hospital, National Property Inspections, NPC, Okonak, Ciocca & Lechner, P. Joseph Lehman, Inc., PC Works Plus, PennCrest Bank, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, Press Box Printing, PSECU, Raystown Transit Service, Reliance Bank, Roaring Spring Water, Roberts Oxygen, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Saleme Insurance, Seltzer Financial Strategies, Sheetz, Splish Splash Car Wash, Matthew Stever, Stiffler McGraw & Associates, Stoney Point Events, Stuckey Ford & Stuckey Subaru, Society of St. Vincent DePaul, S&T Bank, UDNI, United Way of Blair County, UPMC Altoona Foundation, UPMC Altoona HealthForce, Ward Transport & Logistics, Warren A. Gingrich Agency, White Deer Run Treatment Network, Williamsburg Community School District, Young, Oakes, Brown & Company.
McKnight to Speak at Chamber “Breakfast Club”
Steve McKnight, who will take the helm of the Altoona-Blair County Development Corporation as its new President/CEO on July 1st will be the keynote speaker at the next Chamber “Breakfast Club,” set for this Thursday, June 9th at The Casino at Lakemont Park. The Breakfast Club begins at 7:45 a.m. McKnight will talk about his vision for the future of ABCD and the importance of economic development to the county and the region. As a former charter member of the Chamber’s GRYP (Growth and Relationships of Young Professionals) program, McKnight has placed a high priority on engaging young professionals in targeting areas of potential growth and helping to develop a vibrant quality of life for Blair County. He will address trends related to the impact of young professionals on the local economy. McKnight served as Director of Corporate Services and Government Affairs at ABCD from 2001 to 2007. He brings more than 24 years experience in “placed-based” economic development strategies, business expansion, retention and public policy experience. The cost of attending the Breakfast Club is $18 for Chamber members and $30 for non-members. To register, call the Chamber at (814) 943-8151 or register online. Corporate sponsor of the June Breakfast Club is M&T Bank.
Non-Profit “Best Practices” Forum Focuses on Board Development
What do you consider the key elements that every board must have? How does one go about getting committed people to serve on boards? And how do you turn a stale board into champions? These questions and several others will be the topic of the next “Best Practices Forum” – Building an Effective Board – that will be held on Friday, June 10th from 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. at the Devorris Center for Business Development. The format for the program will be a panel discussion featuring Allan Hancock of The Hancock Group, Tom Bradley of Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries, and Beverly Green of Penelec. There is no cost to attend this event for Chamber Members although registration is required. Non-members may attend for $10. To register, contact the Chamber at (814) 943-8151 or register online.
Business Hall of Fame Application Deadline is June 15th
The deadline for nominated businesses and organizations to submit applications for either the Business Hall of Fame or for one of the General Awards of Distinction is June 15th. Don’t delay! Get those applications to the Chamber Office right away!
Young Professionals “Night at the Curve” is June 30th
Young Professionals of Blair County will be having a YP Night at the Altoona Curve on June 30th. Cost to attend is $24 per person and includes a 2 hour catered Buffet (BBW ribs, hot dogs, hamburgers, marinated chicken breast, potato salad, macaroni salad, coleslaw, potato chips, cookies, beverages (soda and water) & $2 select 16 oz. beers. Game ticket is also included. To register, click here.
Application Process Underway for 2017 LBC Class
With the 2016 Class set to graduate on Thursday, the Chamber’s Leadership Blair County program has already officially opened the application process for the 2017 class. Anyone who would like to be considered for that class should pick up a copy of the LBC Application at the Chamber Office or download an application from the Chamber Website by clicking here. Only 24 people are selected for each class so submit your application today.
Power Cards Now in the Hands of More than 35,000 Chamber Members
The Chamber’s Power Card is now in the hands of more than 35,000 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.
Educational Program Scheduled on New Overtime Law
An area of particular concern to employers throughout the country is the new overtime law that will change the status of many employees as it pertains to exempt and non-exempt status. To explain the consequence of that law in greater detail, the Legislative Action Committee of the Blair County Chamber will present, “What the Department of Labor’s New Overtime Law Will Mean to Your Business or Organization,” The program is set for June 28th at 8:30 a.m. at Altoona Grand Hotel. The presenter will be Attorney Aimee Willett of Fanelli Willett Law Offices. The cost to attend is $20 for Chamber Members and $30 for non-members. A full breakfast is included in the registration beginning at 7:45 a.m. To register, call the Chamber at 943-8151 or register online.
WE-LEaD to Hold Networking Event at Park Hills
The Blair County Chamber of Commerce WE-LEaD (Women Encouraging – Leadership, Education and Development) program will host a networking event on Tuesday., June 28, from 5 - 7 p.m. on the patio at Park Hills Golf Club. The networking event, sponsored by Seltzer Financial Strategies, will feature hot hors d’oeuvres and cold beverages. WE-LEaD is an innovative program of the Blair County Chamber of Commerce that provides networking and educational programs throughout the year. WE-LEaD focuses on issues that women in business typically face on a daily basis. The cost to attend is $20 for Chamber Members and $40 for non-members and includes two complimentary beverage tickets. To register, contact The Chamber at 943-8151 or register online.
Digital Advertising Seminar Free to Chamber Members
Businesses of all sizes in the Blair County Chamber membership are invited to participate in a free seminar on July 7th from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. entitled “How Targeting Digital Advertising Works.” The seminar will be held at Park Hills Golf Club in Altoona and will feature Jim Doty, General Manager of WJAC, as keynote speaker. The seminar includes breakfast. Registration is required. RSVP by July 5th to Lisa Downey at (814) 255-7637.
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LBC Adult Graduation
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Business Excellence Dinner
Monday, June 13
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Central PA Community Foundation
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New Overtime Law Educational Program
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Park Hills Golf Club
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