Chamber Board Approves Minimum Wage Policy
Three New Members Approved by Chamber Board
Chamber Discontinues “Buy Here Bucks” Program
Chamber Looking to Hire a Website & Social Media Specialist
Special Interest Breakfast on Juuling Set for Tomorrow
Final Informational Meeting on Sicily Trip is Wednesday
Chamber, ABCD to Collaborate on Second Hotel Summit
Pennsylvania Highlands to Host Thursday’s “Business After Hours”
Small Business Partners to Hold Speed Networking Program
Signed-Up for the Highmark/Chamber Golf Classic Yet?
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Chamber Board Approves Minimum Wage Policy
The Blair County Chamber has followed the recommendation of its Public Policy Committee and issued a statement on the topic of minimum wage. The statement reads, “The Blair County Chamber of Commerce opposes mandated minimum wage targets and disincentives to work. Significant increases in the minimum wage jeopardize the ability of small businesses to hire and retain employees and, in many cases, to continue to operate.” The Chamber’s policy will be forwarded to elected officials at the state and federal level.
Three New Members Approved by Chamber Board
At its March 21st meeting, the Blair County Chamber Board of Directors approved the following new members: Lexington Clubhouse of Altoona, Power House Subs of Altoona and Zito Business of Coudersport, PA.
Chamber Discontinues “Buy Here Bucks” Program
A Chamber initiative created to encourage greater sales of products and services at local retailers and hospitality businesses has been discontinued. The “Buy Here Bucks” gift certificate program, which began a little more than a year ago, fell short of expectations both in terms of participation and financial viability. Anyone who has purchased “Buy Here Bucks” can still redeem them at the businesses that accept them (that list is on the Chamber Website at www.blairchamber.com) until midnight on May 24, 2019. For more information, contact the Chamber at (814) 943-8151.
Chamber Looking to Hire a Website & Social Media Specialist
The Blair County Chamber is looking to hire a staff person to handle website development and social media. The position is fulltime and features competitive salary and benefits. Interested persons should submit resume and cover letter to Joe Hurd at jhurd@blairchamber.com. The Blair County Chamber is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Special Interest Breakfast on Juuling Set for Tomorrow
The Blair County Chamber is holding a Special Interest Breakfast tomorrow, March 26th from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. at Park Hills Golf Club on “Juuling.” Dr. George Zlupko, M.D. will be the keynote speaker. Dr. Zlupko will present “Juul is Definitely Not Cool!” The cost to attend this breakfast is $25 for all attendees. To register, contact the Chamber at (814) 943-8151. Corporate sponsor of the breakfast is Circle of Life.
Final Informational Meeting on Sicily Trip is Wednesday
The Blair County Chamber is headed to Sicily this Fall and there is still availability for anyone who would like to go along. Done in partnership with Epic Journeys, the Chamber’s trip to Sicily will leave October 18th and return on the 28th. The trip is officially dubbed “The Sicilain” and it includes visits to Palermo, Erice, Motya, Marsala, Agrigento, Piazza Armerina, Ragusa, Modica, Syracuse, Savoca and Taormina. The trip will also include a day in Zurich on the return trip. A final informational meeting on the Sicily trip will be held on Wednesday, March 27th at 6:00 p.m. at the Devorris Center for Business Development. Anyone interested in learning more about that trip is asked to register to attend by calling 943-8151. There is no cost or obligation to attend.
Chamber, ABCD to Collaborate on Second Hotel Summit
Last fall, the Blair County Chamber and the Altoona-Blair County Development Corporation collaborated on a summit that brought together representatives from local hotels to discuss areas of concern as well as ways that lodging properties could more effectively work together. From that summit came a variety of ideas and strategies. A second summit, to follow up on those ideas and strategies will take place this Wednesday beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the Devorris Center for Business Development. The event is open to hotel representatives only. For further information, contact Joe Hurd at (814) 943-8151 or email him at jhurd@blairchamber.com.
Pennsylvania Highlands to Host Thursday’s “Business After Hours”
The next Blair County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours will be held this Thursday, March 28 from 5:00 -7:00 p.m., at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College located in the Logan Valley Mall. All attendees are asked to use the second-floor entrance located outside of Macy’s. 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.
Small Business Partners to Hold Speed Networking Program
The Blair County Chamber of Commerce Small Business Partners will host a Speed Networking event on Thursday, April 4, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m., at the Devorris Center for Business Development, located at 3900 Industrial Park Drive, Altoona. The cost to attend is $10 for Chamber Members and $20 for non-members. All business professionals are encouraged to attend. For additional information or to register, contact the Chamber at (814) 943-8151, or register online.
Signed-Up for the Highmark/Chamber Golf Classic Yet?
Registration is continuing for the Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield / Chamber Golf Classic. The Classic will be held on Monday, May 6th at Iron Masters Country Club with lunch/registration at 11:00 and tee-off at Noon. If you are interested, simply complete the attached form and return to The Chamber! Any questions, please contact Stacy Hoover at The Chamber, 943-8151.
Congratulations . . .
. . . to Abraham Onkst and Olivia Dipangrazio, students at Hollidaysburg Area High School, who were recognized at last week’s Young Entrepreneurs Academy Investor Panel Event. Onkst business – Onkst Art – was named the most outstanding business by the Investors Panel and Dipangrazio’s business – Cookies N’ Cream Confections – was named runner-up.
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March 25, 2019
Upcoming Events
Juuling Educational Workshop
Tuesday, March 26
7:30-9:00 a.m.
Park Hills Golf Club
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Business After Hours
Thurday, March 28
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Penn Highlands Community College - Blair Center
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SBP - Speed Networking
Thursday, April 4
3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Devorris Center for Business Development
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Business Before Hours
Wednesday, April 10
7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
ARC Federal Credit Union
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Breakfast Club
Thursday, April 11
7:45 - 9:00 a.m.
The Casino at Lakemont Park
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WE-LEaD Lunch 'n' Learn
Tuesday, April 16
Noon - 2:00 p.m.
The Casino at Lakemont Park
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Safety Program
Wednesday, April 24
7:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Hoss's Steak & Sea House Duncansville
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Business After Hours
WEDNESDAY, April 24
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Empower3 Center For Health
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Highmark Chamber Golf Classic
Monday, May 6
11:00 a.m. - Registration
Noon - Start
Iron Masters Country Club
Home Run for Safety
Wednesday, June 5
7:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
PNG Field
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Business Excellence Dinner
Tuesday, June 25
5:30 p.m. - Reception
6:45 p.m. - Dinner
The Casino at Lakemont Park
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Upcoming Committee Meetings
Week of 3/25/19
YEA! Steering Committee
Tuesday, March 26, 2:30 p.m.
Devorris Center
Home & Garden Show Committee
Wednesday, March 27, 8:30 a.m.
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