Make Sure bizX Event is On Your Calendar!
Informational Meeting on Portugal Trip Set for Tomorrow
Chamber’s Board of Directors to Set Fall Agenda
Chamber’s Young Professionals Partnering on Thursday’s Concert Event
Committee of Non-Profits Schedules Networking Picnic at Park Hills
Safety Committee, Altoona Curve Partnering on Active Shooter Training
Sponsorship Opportunities Available for Business Hall of Fame Event
Save the Date: “Wake Up to Wellness”
Save This Date Too!
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Make Sure bizX Event is On Your Calendar!
The first-ever bizX Regional Trade Show, which will be held on September 26th from 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Blair County Convention Center in Altoona, will have a full complement of exhibitor booths. All booths have been sold. The business-to-business event is being done as a partnership between the Blair County Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County. The bizX show begins with a luncheon from 11:30 to 1:00 featuring keynote speaker Steve Sheetz, chairman of Sheetz Family Council, whose presentation is entitled, “Risks and Opportunities of Growing a Business.” The cost of the luncheon is $25 for members of either chamber and $40 for non-members. The Exhibit Hall for bizX opens at 1:00 p.m. and will remain open until 7:00. The show will also include several educational seminars as well as a “Corridor Cuisine” which features food samples from ten regional restaurants. The event concludes with a “Business After Hours” from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. There is no cost to attend bizX although there is a cost of $10 to attend the Business After Hours. For further information on the show, contact the Chamber at (814) 943-8151.
Informational Meeting on Portugal Trip Set for Tomorrow
The Blair County Chamber will be traveling to Portugal from May 8-19, 2019. “The Best of Portugal” will feature a variety of destinations including Lisbon, Fatima and Oporto. Book before November 27th and pay just $3,240 (includes air and travel from Altoona). An informational meeting will be held this Tuesday, September 18th at 6:00 p.m. at the Devorris Center for Business Development in Altoona. No cost or obligation to attend but pre-registration is encouraged by calling the Chamber at (814) 943-8151.
Chamber’s Board of Directors to Set Fall Agenda
Following a summer hiatus, the Board of Directors of the Blair County Chamber will meet on Thursday at 7:30 a.m. at the Devorris Center. The Board will discuss a Membership Development strategy and will prepare for an upcoming retreat to be held later in the fall. Any Chamber Member who would like to address the Board should contact Joe Hurd by noon on Tuesday at (814) 943-8151.
Chamber’s Young Professionals Partnering on Thursday’s Concert Event
Young Professionals of Blair County have partnered with the Hollidaysburg Community Partnership to bring food trucks to the Hollidaysburg Downtown Live concert featuring Felix and the Hurricanes this Thursday, September 20. Food Truck Alley will be open from 6-9 p.m. This is a free event open to the public and no reservations are required. The Food Truck Alley sponsor is PennCrest Bank. For more information regarding this event, contact Tori Montler at the Chamber at 943-8151 or tmontler@blairchamber.com. Young Professionals of Blair County is a program of the Blair County Chamber.
Committee of Non-Profits Schedules Networking Picnic at Park Hills
The Committee of Non-Profits of the Blair County Chamber will hold a networking event on the patio at Park Hills Golf Club this Thursday, September 20 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Similar to previous non-profit events, the purpose is to encourage non-profit organizations to enjoy a few hours of good food and drink while sharing common experiences and opportunities to work together. The cost to attend the Non-Profit Networking event is $20 and includes Park Hills’ famous picnic buffet as well as a cash bar. There will also be games for anyone who enjoys the opportunity to compete. To make a reservation, call the Chamber at 943-8151 or register online.
Safety Committee, Altoona Curve Partnering on Active Shooter Training
The Safety Committee of the Blair County Chamber and the Altoona Curve, which partnered on a successful educational program back in the Spring, are joining forces once again to promote a program on the importance of Active Shooter Training. The program will be held at PNG Field this Thursday, September 20th from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with gates opening at 2:30. Gittings Protective Security will present the training. The cost to attend this training is $100-per-business for an unlimited number of employees and $5.00/person for the general public. Robert Fatula from Gittings will be presenting the training. To register or for any questions, call 1-877-99-Curve. Click here for more information.
Sponsorship Opportunities Available for Business Hall of Fame Event
The Blair County Chamber’s Business Hall of Fame Dinner will be held on Monday, October 15th beginning with a reception at 5:30 p.m. at the Blair County Convention Center. That event, in its 29th year, is the Chamber’s premier event and attracts a large crowd. Sponsorships for the event are available at several levels of participation by contact Jessie Covert at (814) 943-8151 or by emailing her.
Save the Date: “Wake Up to Wellness”
The Workplace Wellness Committee of the Chamber will hold a “Wake Up to Wellness” program on Monday, October 22nd from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. at The Arc of Blair County in Altoona. The program will feature best practices from a variety of businesses – large and small – that are doing effective things to encourage employee health. The cost to attend is $15/person and will include a full breakfast. More details will be available in the coming weeks.
Save This Date Too!
In an effort to move some of our educational programming to various locations in the county, the Chamber will be hold a special breakfast seminar on Friday, October 26th from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Homewood Retirement Community in Martinsburg. The presentation will be entitled, “Leadership Blind Spots.” The speaker will be John Rodgers from J.R. Rodgers & Associates, a Dale Carnegie Franchise.
Did You Know???
The Blair County Chamber has the largest membership of any Chamber between Pittsburgh and Harrisburg?
Congratulations . . .
. . . to Kate Kooman Starkey of Kooman & Associates who recently earned the professional designation of Certified Financial Planner.
. . . to First Summit Bank, which was named one of the best banks to work for in 2018 by American Banker and Best Companies Group.
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Upcoming Events
Non-Profit Picnic
Thursday, September 20
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Park Hills Golf Club
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LBC Alumni Breakfast
Friday, September 21
7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Park Hills Golf Club
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bizX Kick-Off Luncheon
Wednesday, September 26
11:30 - 1:00 p.m.
Blair County Convention Center
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bizX Trending in Business Trade Show
Wednesday, September 26
1:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Blair County Convention Center
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bizX Mixer
Wednesday, September 26
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Blair County Convention Center
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WE-LEaD Lunch 'n' Learn
Friday, September 28
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Park Hills Golf Club
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Down on the Farm
Thursday, October 4
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Mill Hill Farm
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Breakfast Club
Thursday, September 13
7:45 - 9:00 a.m.
The Casino at Lakemont Park
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Business Hall of Fame Dinner
Monday, October 15
5:30 - Reception; 6:45 Dinner
Blair County Convention Center
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Upcoming Committee Meetings Week of 9/17/18
CEO Executive Roundtable Committee
Wednesday, September 19, 7:30 a.m.
The Blairmont
Foundation Board of Directors
Wednesday, September 19, 8:00 a.m.
Devorris Center
Chamber Board of Directors
Thursday, September 20, 7:30 a.m.
Devorris Center
Farm-City Committee
Friday, September 21, Noon
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