Judge Kopriva to Speak at Thursday’s “Breakfast Club”
Non-Profit Committee to Hold Networking Event Tomorrow
Chamber to Cut Ribbon at Central States Manufacturing
Informational Meeting on China Trip Set for Wednesday
Initial Leadership Youth Session to Focus on History/Heritage/Arts
Presbyterian Village to Host Friday’s “Business Before Hours”
The Casino at Lakemont Park to host Business After Hours on Monday, September 18
Young Entrepreneurs Academy Registration Deadline Approaching
Chamber Offering Digital Advertising Opportunities
Chamber Members Can Get Additional Online Directory Listings
Committee Participation? Great Opportunities Exist at the Chamber
Save the Date: Backbone Bash
Save This Date Too!
Judge Kopriva to Speak at Thursday’s “Breakfast Club”
Judge Jolene Kopriva will be the keynote speaker at the next Chamber “Breakfast Club,” to be held this Thursday, September 14th beginning at 7:45 a.m. at The Casino at Lakemont Park. Judge Kopriva, who will retire this year, will talk about her strong relationship within the business community and the many challenges and opportunities that she sees ahead, particularly pertaining to young people. She currently chairs a task force aimed at reducing truancy in local schools. The cost to attend Breakfast Club is $20 for Chamber Members and $30 for non-members. To register, call the Chamber at (814) 943-8151 or register online. Corporate sponsor of the September Breakfast Club is Leonard S. Fiore, Inc.
Non-Profit Committee to Hold Networking Event Tomorrow
The Chamber’s Committee of Non-Profit Businesses will hold a networking event from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. this Tuesday, September 12th at the Buccinese Club in Altoona. The event, entitled “Business, Bocce and a Great Buffet,” will be true to its title. “We’ll provide a great forum for non-profits to relax, enjoy a great meal and have some fun in a non-threatening environment,” acknowledged Maria Brandt, who chairs the committee. The cost to attend is just $15 for Chamber Members and $20 for non-members. The event will also include a cash bar and the opportunity to use the Buccinese Club’s bocce courts. To register for the event, contact the Chamber at 943-8151 or register online. Corporate sponsors are AMTRAN and The Casino at Lakemont Park.
Chamber to Cut Ribbon at Central States Manufacturing
The Blair County Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony this Tuesday, September 12th at 11:00 a.m., celebrating the grand opening of Central States Manufacturing, located at 402 Corporate Blvd., Claysburg. Refreshments and tours will be offered immediately following the ceremony. Founded in 1988, Central States Manufacturing, Inc. is a 100 percent employee-owned company which manufactures metal roofing and building products. Central States serves commercial, residential, and architectural customers in the United States with over 700 employee-owners. For information about ribbon-cuttings and other services offered to Chamber Members, call the Blair County Chamber of Commerce at 814-943-8151.
Informational Meeting on China Trip Set for Wednesday
Michael McLanahan, who traveled on the Blair County Chamber’s first-ever trip to China in 2011, will be the speaker at the informational meeting for the next China Trip. That meeting will be held this Wednesday, September 13th at 6:00 p.m. at the Devorris Center for Business Development. The trip, April 20-28, 2018, features stays in Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou and Hangzhou – all in 4 and 5 star hotels. It includes three meals a day, deluxe bus tours, fluent English-speaking tour guides and entrance fees for all attractions. The price of $2,299/person includes bus transportation to and from Dulles Airport, roundtrip flight on either Air China or China Eastern Airlines, all accommodations and all meals. Anyone interested in acquiring information or registering for the trip should contact the Chamber at (814) 943-8151.
Initial Leadership Youth Session to Focus on History/Heritage/Arts
The Chamber’s Leadership Blair County Youth class will have its first session on Wednesday beginning at 8:00 a.m. at the Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center. The class will have an opportunity to learn about the history and heritage of Blair County through visits to sites like Baker Mansion, Gospel Hill, Mishler Theatre and Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art. The session will also include discussion on the “7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens.” For more information on the Leadership Blair County Youth program, contact Judy Juda at (814) 943-8151 or visit the Chamber Website at www.blairchamber.com.
Presbyterian Village to Host Friday’s “Business Before Hours”
The Blair County Chamber of Commerce will hold its next Business Before Hours this Friday, September 15th, from 7:30-9:00 a.m., at Presbyterian Village, located at 220 Newry Street, Hollidaysburg. Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg is a continuing care retirement community. Part of the Presbyterian Senior Living family of communities, they are dedicated and committed to providing older adults with quality service and a meaningful experience. Guided by the life and teachings of Jesus, the mission of Presbyterian Senior Living is to provide compassionate, vibrant and supportive communities and services to promote wholeness of body, mind and spirit. There is no cost to attend for Chamber Members. Non-members may attend at $10 per person. Breakfast is included. To make reservations, call the Chamber at 943-8151 or register online.
The Casino at Lakemont Park to host Business After Hours on Monday, September 18
The next Blair County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours will be held on Monday, September 18, from 5 -7 p.m. at The Casino at Lakemont Park. The event will be hosted by The Casino at Lakemont Park and Snappy Chef. Door prizes, food and beverages will be provided. Cost to attend is $10 for Chamber Members and $20 for non-members. Reservations can be made by calling the Chamber at 943-8151 or register online.
Young Entrepreneurs Academy Registration Deadline Approaching
Applications continue to be accepted for the second class of the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) program. The program will begin in late October and run until next April (25 weeks). YEA! is seeking Blair County school students in grades 6-12 who are interested in starting an actual business. The deadline to apply is September 15th. To apply, visit the Chamber Website at www.blairchamber.com.
Chamber Offering Digital Advertising Opportunities
As more and more people (both members and non-members) read the Business Bulletin and visit the Chamber Website, the opportunity to advertise on those two information sources has become available. And at a very reasonable cost! To have a banner advertisement on the Business Bulletin is just $200 for four weeks. A Website banner ad for four weeks is just $125. If you’re interested, contact Jessie Covert at the Chamber at (814) 943-8151 or email her at jcovert@blairchamber.com.
Chamber Members Can Get Additional Online Directory Listings
The Blair County Chamber’s Online Membership Directory is a popular destination for people inside and outside the county to access information on Chamber members. One change to that directory will take place in January. All Chamber members will receive a free listing in whatever business category that they feel is most advantageous to them. If they’d like to purchase additional listings, they can do so for $25/year. Adding those listings, however, must take place before November 1st. To add a listing(s), contact Cindy Cessna at the Chamber (814-943-8151) or email her at ccessna@blairchamber.com. Remember, this is for the Online Directory only. The printed directory also has additional listing opportunities. Those, however, must be done through Barash Media at (814) 238-5051.
Committee Participation? Great Opportunities Exist at the Chamber
The Blair County Chamber currently has twenty-eight committees, subcommittees and roundtable groups. All of them target issues of importance to the business community. Anyone interested in participating on a committee, subcommittee or roundtable group should contact Joe Hurd at 943-8151 or email him at jhurd@blairchamber.com. Don’t know what committees are available? Click here to view the list.
Save the Date: Backbone Bash
The Chamber’s Backbone Bash is set for Wednesday, October 11th from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Park Hills Golf Club. The event, which is geared to small businesses (the “backbone” of the local economy) will feature a casual cookout, beverages, music, karaoke, backyard games and hourly door prizes including a fantastic grand prize – all for just a $10 admission price. To make a reservation, call the Chamber at 943-8151 or register online. Stay tuned for more information!
Save This Date Too!
The Blair County Chamber’s Committee of Non-Profit Businesses, in partnership with the Association for Fundraising Professionals (PA Allegheny Mountains Chapter) will hold a special educational and networking event on November 9th from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at The Casino at Lakemont Park. Entitled, “The Best Day You’ve Ever Had,” the event will provide inspiration, invigoration and revitalization for a healthy non-profit. The keynote speaker will be Michael Kumer from Pittsburgh, Principal of Boards MTO. The cost to attend is $30 for Chamber Members and $35 for non-Chamber members when registering prior to October 3rd. After October 3rd, the price increases by $5.00 for each group. Businesses that register three or more people can attend for $25 (member) and $30 (non-member) as long as all registrations are made at one time. For more information, contact the Chamber at (814) 943-8151. Conference sponsor of this event is UPMC Altoona.
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September 11, 2017
Upcoming Events
Non-Profit Networking
Tuesday, September 12
4:30 -6:30 p.m.
Buccinese Society
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Breakfast Club
Thursday, September 14
7:45 - 9:00 a.m.
The Casino at Lakemont Park
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Business BEFORE Hours
Friday, September 15
7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Presbyterian Village
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Business After Hours
MONDAY, September 18
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
The Casino at Lakemont Park
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LBC Alumni Breakfast
Friday, September 22
7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Park Hills Golf Club
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WE-LEaD Networking
Monday, September 25
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Park Hills Country Club
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Young Professionals Networking
Thursday, September 28
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Jethro's
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Down on the Farm
Thursday, October 5
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Penn England Farms
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Business Hall of Fame Dinner
Monday, October 16
5:30 - Reception
6:45 - Dinner
Blair County Convention Center
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Upcoming Committee Meetings Week of 9/11/17
BASICS Steering Committee
Monday, September 11, 8:00 a.m.
GACTC
Regional BASICS
Monday, September 11, Noon
Marzoni's, Duncansville
Committee Chair Meeting
Tuesday, September 12, 8:00 a.m.
Devorris Center
Foundation Board Meeting
Tuesday, September 12, 8:00 a.m.
ABCD Glass Board Room
BHLH/Retail Task Force
Tuesday, September 12, 2:00 p.m.
The Chamber
Young Professionals Steering Committee
Wednesday, September 13, 8:00 a.m.
Launch Box
Home & Garden Show Committee
Wednesday, September 13, 8:30 a.m.
The Chamber
Safety Committee
Thursday. September 14, 9:00 a.m.
The Chamber
Farm-City Committee
Friday, September 15, Noon
Marzoni's, Duncansville
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