Chamber Recognizes “All-Stars” for September
Leadership Youth Session to Explore Importance of Agriculture
Maple Croft to Host Thursday’s “Down on the Farm” Event
October “Breakfast Club” Pays Tribute to Farm-City Month
Small Business Partners to Hold Speed Networking
Chamber to Help Celebrate Opening of Bedford Candies
LBC Alumni Program to Focus on Social Media Policies
Chamber Partnering With HRMA on Injured Employees Workshop
New Enterprise Stone & Lime to Host “Visit to Industry”
Reservations Being Accepted for Business Hall of Fame Dinner
Sponsorships and Ads Available for Farm-City Dinner
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. All-Stars for September are: Altoona Mirror, Blair Companies, Clarion Inn & Suites, DQ Grill & Chill Logan Town Center, Hampton Inn Altoona, Leonard S. Fiore, Inc., Penn State Altoona, Reliance Bank, Salon Professional Academy and Seltzer Financial Strategies.
Leadership Youth Session to Explore Importance of Agriculture
Tomorrow’s Leadership Blair County Youth session will take a look at Blair County’s number one industry – agriculture. The session will include a trip to the Kulp Farm in Martinsburg as well as to Ritchey’s Dairy. Time during the session will also be allocated to discussing the “7 Habits of Highly-Effective Teens.” For more information on Leadership Blair County Youth, contact Judy Juda at (814) 943-8151 or email her at jjuda@blairchamber.com.
Maple Croft to Host Thursday’s “Down on the Farm” Event
The Blair County Chamber of Commerce Farm-City committee is gearing-up for its annual ‘Down on the Farm’ event to be held this Thursday, October 6 from 5 – 7 p.m. This year’s host will be Maple Kroft Farm, located at 302 McCutcheon Road, Altoona. ‘Down on the Farm’ is a great event for the entire family to enjoy an all-you-can-eat pig roast, farm tours, hay rides and activities for the kids. Live entertainment will be provided by accomplished composer Zupe and a visit from the Dairy Princess. Admission is $5 per person, and children 12 and under are free. To make reservations, call The Chamber at 943-8151 or register online.
October “Breakfast Club” Pays Tribute to Farm-City Month
The next Chamber Breakfast Club will be held on October 13th at 7:45 a.m. at The Casino at Lakemont Park. Since October is “Farm-City Month,” the keynote speaker at the event will be Dave Hileman of Hilecrest Angus who will be talking about the importance of securing our agricultural future by educating our young people. The cost to attend 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 October Breakfast Club is AgChoice Farm Credit.
Small Business Partners to Hold Speed Networking
The Chamber’s Small Business Partners Committee will hold a Speed Networking event on October 12th from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. at the Devorris Center for Business Development. Registration and a continental breakfast will begin at 8:00. The cost to attend is $10 for Chamber members and $20 for non-members. To register, call the Chamber at 943-8151 or register online.
Chamber to Help Celebrate Opening of Bedford Candies
Join the Blair County Chamber of Commerce at a Joint Celebration Grand Opening (with Bedford Chamber) for Bedford Candies, located in the Pleasant Valley Shopping Center on October 13 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. There is no charge for Blair County Chamber Members, however a registration is required. To make a reservation, call the Chamber at 943-8151 or register online.
LBC Alumni Program to Focus on Social Media Policies
The Leadership Blair County Alumni will host a workshop on Tuesday, October 18th from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. at the Park Hills Golf Club. The presenter is Aaron Packer, Co-Owner/CTO of Social Media Connections. The presentation will address the steps needed to take for organizations to create social media policies that promote ethical and safe online environments. A full breakfast buffet is included. The cost to attend is $18 for LBC Alumni Members, $20 for Chamber Members and $40 for non-members. To make a reservation, call the Chamber at 943-8151 or register online.
Chamber Partnering With HRMA on Injured Employees Workshop
The next Chamber Safety Program will be jointly sponsored with the Human Resource Management Association of Blair County and will take place on Wednesday, October 19th from 7:45 a.m. - 10:00. The workshop will be held in the Soho Room at The Casino at Lakemont Park. Presenters will be Attorneys Michael Routch and Michael Wagner. The workshop is entitled "Practical Tips to Managing the Injured Employee in the Workplace." Among the topics for discussion will be Workplace Responsibilities to Injured Workers, Addressing Limitations in the Workplace, Employee Discipline/Termination, Accommodations, Recurrence of Disability and Settlements. Cost to attend is $20 for Chamber Members and $30 for non-members. A full breakfast is included. To register, call The Chamber at 943-8151 or register online.
New Enterprise Stone & Lime to Host “Visit to Industry”
The Blair County Chamber’s “Visit to Industry” will be held on October 20th from 10:00 a.m. – Noon at New Enterprise Stone & Lime Company’s Roaring Spring Quarry. Attendees will meet at the Annex Building, 127 NESL Drive, Roaring Spring and board a charter bus which will take everyone to the quarry for the tour. Following the tour, everyone will be taken back to the Annex for lunch. Attendees will be required to sign a waiver before beginning the tour and each person will be provided a hard hat to wear while on the tour. There is no cost for Chamber members to attend Visit to Industry but registration is required since only 45 people can be accommodated. To register, call the Chamber at 943-8151. Visit to Industry is a program of the Chamber’s Farm-City Committee and is offered annually during Farm-City Month.
Reservations Being Accepted for Business Hall of Fame Dinner
The Blair County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting reservations for its 2016 Business Hall of Fame and Awards of Distinction dinner. The event will be held Monday, October. 24th, at the Blair County Convention Center. The reception begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by the dinner and program at 6:45. Reservations are $65 per person and include the reception and awards dinner. Reservations must be made on or before Friday, October 14th. To make reservations, contact the Blair County Chamber of Commerce at 814-943-8151 or register online.
Sponsorships and Ads Available for Farm-City Dinner
The Blair County Chamber’s Annual Farm-City Dinner will be held at the Freedom Township Fire Hall on November 1st. The highlight of that event will be the presentation of the Agricultural Community Excellence Award to Jean Sollenberger. For sponsorship and or ad information, contact Jessie Covert at 943-8151 or email her at jcovert@blairchamber.com.
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Down on the Farm
Thursday, October 6
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Maple Kroft Farm, Sinking Valley
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Speed Networking
Wednesday, October 12
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Devorris Center
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Joint Grand Opening Celebration
Thursday, October 13,
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Bedford Candies
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Breakfast Club
Thursday, October 13
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The Casino at Lakemont Park
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Digital Strategy Program
Tuesday, October 18
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Park Hills Golf Club
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Safety/HRMA Program
Wednesday, October 19
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The Casino at Lakemont Park
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Business After Hours/Grand Opening
Thursday, October 20
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites
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Visit to Industry
New Enterprise Stone & Lime
10:00 - Noon
Thursday, October 20
Business Hall of Fame Dinner
Monday, October 24
5:30 p.m. - Reception
6:45 p.m. - Dinner
Blair County Convention Center
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Farm-City Dinner
Tuesday, November 1
6:30 p.m. - Milk Punch reception
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Freedom Township Fire Company
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Breakfast Club
Thursday, November 10
7:45 - 9:00 a.m.
The Casino at Lakemont Park
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Upcoming Committee Meetings
Week of 10/3/2016
Chamber Ambassadors
Tuesday, October 4, 8:00 a.m.
Devorris Center
YP of Blair County Steering Committee
Wednesday, October 5, 8:00 a.m.
Devorris Center
Business Hall of Fame Committee
Wednesday, October 5, 8:00 a.m.
The Chamber
Small Business Partners
Wednesday, October 5, 3:30 p.m.
The Chamber
Public Policy Committee
Thursday, October 6, 8:00 a.m.
Devorris Center
BASICS Early Childhood Subcommittee
Thursday, October 6, 10:00 a.m.
Devorris Center
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