This is the Week for bizX Trade Show!
WE-LEaD “Lunch 'n' Learn” to Focus on Communication
Chamber Holding Meetings on Empower3 Health Plan
Chamber’s Board of Directors Approve Three New Members
Sponsorship Opportunities Available for Business Hall of Fame Event
Down on the Farm Family Event Set for October 4
“Wake Up to Wellness” Set for October 22nd
Chamber Offering an Educational Program in Martinsburg
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This is the Week for bizX Trade Show!
The first-ever bizX Regional Trade Show will be held this Wednesday, September 26th from 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Blair County Convention Center in Altoona. 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. There will be 102 exhibitor booths. 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 “Mixer” 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 Mixer. For further information on the show, contact the Chamber at (814) 943-8151.
WE-LEaD “Lunch 'n’ Learn” to Focus on Communication
The Blair County Chamber of Commerce WE-LEaD (Women Encouraging – Leadership, Education and Development) Committee will present a workshop featuring Dr. Maureen Dodson, communications expert and Senior Manager of Learning and Talent Development at Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP. Dodson’s presentation, “Communication – Why It’s So Difficult and What You Can Do About It”, will address the communication cycle, the importance of verbal and non-verbal communication, the influence of gender on communication and tips for communicating more effectively. The event will take place from 12:00-1:30 p.m. on Fri., September 28th, at Park Hills Golf Club. Corporate sponsor for the event is Serviam Construction, LLC. The cost to attend is $25 for Chamber Members and $35 for non-members. Lunch is included. To register, contact The Chamber at (814) 943-8151 or register online.
Chamber Holding Meetings on Empower3 Health Plan
For the past few years, the Blair County Chamber and Empower3 Center for Health have partnered on a health plan that has made it possible for small employers to be able to offer healthcare to employees. With the most recent changes in the Affordable Care Act for 2019, new opportunities to offer great care at a lower cost are well worth considering for businesses – both large and small. An informational program detailing the Empower3 program, which also includes a reduced rate for Chamber members will be held on two dates – October 3rd at 9:00 a.m. and October 4th at 1:00 p.m. Both meetings are at the Devorris Center for Business Development in Altoona. Speakers will be Dr. Zane Gates and Patrick Reilly of Empower3. There is no cost to attend but pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Call the Chamber at (814) 943-8151. You can register for the Oct. 3 meeting by clicking here. To register for the October 4 meeting, click here.
Chamber’s Board of Directors Approve Three New Members
At its September 20th meeting, the Blair County Chamber’s Board of Directors approved the following new members: Maddie Cakes of Roaring Spring, Alison Seltzer, LPC of Altoona and WGL Energy Services of Pittsburgh.
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 at jcovert@blairchamber.com.
Down on the Farm Family Event Set for October 4
The Blair County Chamber of Commerce Farm-City committee is gearing-up for its annual ‘Down on the Farm’ event to be held Thursday, October 4 from 5 – 7 p.m. This year’s host will be Mill Hill Farms, located at 161 Mill Hill Road, Williamsburg. ‘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, pony rides and activities for the kids. Admission is $10 per person, and children 10 and under are free. To make reservations, call The Chamber at 943-8151 or register online. Sponsors for the event are AgChoice Farm Credit, Holland Bros., M&T Bank and Reliance Bank.
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.
“Wake Up to Wellness” Set for October 22nd
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. To register, contact the Chamber at (814) 943-8151 or register online.
Chamber Offering an Educational Program in Martinsburg
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. The cost to attend is $18/person which includes a full breakfast. To register, call the Chamber at (814) 943-8151 or register online.
Congratulations . . .
. . . to Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, which was recently designated by The National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense.
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Join us Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018 from 1-3pm
210 Plank Rd, Suite 5, Altoona
Join us for FREE education events, gift basket giveaway and snacks. Pre-registration is required for our VIP program. See attached flyer for details.
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September 24, 2018
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Upcoming Events
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
www.bizxpa.com
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 9/24/18
BASICS Career Development Subcommittee
Monday, September 24, 9:00 a.m.
Devorris Center
BASICS STEM Subcommittee
Monday, September 24, 10:00 a.m.
Devorris Center
YEA! Steering Committee
Monday, September 24, 11:00 a.m.
Devorris Center
BHLH/Retail Subcommittee
Tuesday, September 25, 8:00 a.m.
The Chamber
WE-LEaD Committee
Thursday, September 27, 8:00 a.m.
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