Chamber Annual Meeting is Friday at The Casino
Charlotte’s Trove to Host January “Business After Hours”
Chamber Board Approves Eight New Members
A Few Booths Still Available for Home & Garden Show
Safety Program to Address Injured Worker Process
February “Breakfast Club” to Feature U.S. Chamber Executive
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Chamber Annual Meeting is Friday at The Casino
The Blair County Chamber will officially begin its business year this Friday, January 27th when it holds its Annual Meeting & Awards Presentation beginning at 7:30 a.m. at The Casino at Lakemont Park. The event will take a reflective look at the organization’s accomplishments from 2016, will swear-in the 2017 Board of Directors and will present five special awards to individuals who played key roles in furthering the agenda of the business community last year. The awards that the Chamber will present on the 27th will be: The Athena Award, sponsored by First Commonwealth Bank; Donna D. Gority Servant Leadership Award, sponsored by Reliance Bank; George Award, sponsored by Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries; Joseph P. Rosenhamer Chamber Spirit Award, sponsored by P. Joseph Lehman, Inc; and Small Business Person of the Year, sponsored by First National Bank. To reserve a seat at the Annual Meeting & Awards Presentation, call the Chamber at 943-8151 or register online. The cost to attend is $24/person which includes a full buffet breakfast.
Charlotte’s Trove to Host January “Business After Hours”
The next Blair County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours will be held this Thursday, January 26th, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Charlotte's Trove, located at 819 E. Main St., Roaring Spring. Business After Hours is a networking event featuring food and door prizes. Cost to attend the After Hours is $10 per Chamber Member and $20 per Non-Member. For more information or to make reservations, call the Chamber at 943-8151 or register online.
Chamber Board Approves Eight New Members
At its January 19th meeting, the Blair County Chamber Board of Directors approved the following new members: Best Window & Door Company of Johnstown, Clearfield Wholesale Paper of Clearfield, Lung Disease Center of Central Pennsylvania, Lung Disease Foundation of Central Pennsylvania, Tammy Miller Auctions of Port Matilda, NOVA6 of Altoona, Sleep Disorder Network of Altoona, and Trade Secrets of Altoona.
A Few Booths Still Available for Home & Garden Show
The Blair County Chamber of Commerce and the Blair Bedford Builders Association are accepting vendor booth reservations for the 47th annual Blair County Home & Garden Show to be held March 3, 4, & 5, 2017 at the Jaffa Shrine in Altoona. Exhibitor booth space is open for home and garden-related businesses interested in showcasing their products or services. The show is also accepting vendor applications for the Home Treasures room. Home Treasures offers a boutique-style setting that features home interior items, candles, spices, hand-crafted items, and much more. To reserve a booth or for more information, call Stacy Hoover at the Blair County Chamber of Commerce at 814-943-8151.
Safety Program to Address Injured Worker Process
“The Circle of Life for an Injured Worker – From Prevention, to Recognition, to Return-to-Work” will be the topic of the next Chamber safety program, set for January 31st from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Hoss’s in Duncansville. Guest speaker for the program will be Dr. Brian Dillon, PT, DPT, Facility Director/Staff Physical Therapist at PHOENIX Rehabilitation and Health Services. Dr. Dillon’s presentation will include: The importance of warm-up, hydration and the possible benefits to the employer of a post-offer screen; the importance of body mechanics/ergonomics along with recognizing “high injury” work stations; and the discussions surrounding an early return to work as well as treatment focus. The cost to attend is $20 for Chamber members and $30 for non-members. A buffet breakfast is included. To register, call the Chamber at 943-8151 or register online.
February “Breakfast Club” to Feature U.S. Chamber Executive
The presidency of Donald Trump is likely to mean a variety of changes to American business. How those changes in Washington will likely play-out at the grassroots level in areas like Central Pennsylvania will be the topic of the next Blair County Chamber “Breakfast Club,” set for February 9th, beginning at 7:45 a.m. at The Casino at Lakemont Park. Ben Taylor, Executive Director of the U.S. Chamber’s Great Lakes Regional Office, will present, “Being Prepared for What Happens Next.” To achieve the Chamber’s public policy goals, Taylor develops and maintains legislative, political, media, and grasstops resources throughout Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Taylor leads the Chamber’s efforts to strengthen its relationships with members of Congress through member businesses, associations, and local and state chambers of commerce across the region. Before joining the Chamber in 2008, Taylor was a legislative assistant in former Congressman David Hobson’s (R-OH) Washington, D.C., office. He also served in various positions in Ohio state government. Taylor graduated magna cum laude from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and history. He currently resides in Chicago. The cost to attend the Breakfast Club is $20 for Chamber members and $40 for non-members. A full breakfast buffet is included in the cost. To register, contact the Chamber at (814) 943-8151 or register online. Corporate sponsor of the February Breakfast Club is Forney Financial Solutions, LLC.
Congratulations . . .
. . . to Veeder-Root Company, which recently reached One Million Man Hours (and still counting) without a loss time accident. This is an extraordinary accomplishment that has made the company one of the best-of-the-best in North America.
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Annual Meeting and Awards Presentation
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The Casino at Lakemont Park
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Safety Progam
Tuesday, January 31
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Hoss's Steak & Sea House Duncansville
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Breakfast Club
Thursday, February 9
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The Casino at Lakemont Park
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YP Networking
Thursday, February 9
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Blair County Home & Garden Show
March 3 - 1:00 - 8:00 p.m.
March 4 - 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
March 5 - Noon - 4:00 p.m.
Jaffa Shrine
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Week of 1/23/2017
Golf Committee
Tuesday, January 24, 3:30 p. m.
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YEA! Steering Committee
Wednesday, January 25, 8:30 a.m.
Devorris Center
Small Business Partners Committee
Wednesday, January 25, 3:30 p.m.
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Transportation Committee
Thursday, January 26, 8:15 a.m.
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