Chamber to Survey Its Members on Key Issues
WE-LEaD to Hold Networking Event Tonight
Chamber’s Board of Directors Approves Five New Members
Construction of “Born Learning Trail” Moved to May 29th
Last Day to Redeem “Buy Here Bucks” is Friday
Informational Meeting on Russia Trip Set for Wednesday
Hillview to Host May’s “Business After Hours”
“Home Run for Safety” Scheduled for June 5
Fundraising is Topic of Next “Best Practices”
Made Your Reservations Yet for Chamber’s Business Excellence Dinner?
Congratulations . . .
Chamber to Survey Its Members on Key Issues
The Blair County Chamber is looking to determine better ways to meet the needs and expectations of its members. To accomplish that, members who have provided the Chamber with their emails will be receiving a link to a Survey Monkey survey on Tuesday that the Chamber hopes will be completed and returned quickly. “It should take less than five minutes to complete,” explained Chamber President Joe Hurd. “The results will help us in a variety of ways to design or modify programs that will make Chamber membership more valuable than ever.” The survey targets are not just the top administrative people at each company. “We’re looking for feedback from everyone at all levels,” he pointed out. “The more information we receive, the more we can accommodate the preferences of those who invest with us.”
WE-LEaD to Hold Networking Event Tonight
The Blair County Chamber of Commerce WE-LEaD (Women Encouraging – Leadership, Education and Development) committee will host a networking event today, May 20th, from 5 - 7 p.m., at Park Hills Golf Club. The event is sponsored by AnswerLinks. The cost to attend is $20 for Chamber Members and $40 for non-members and includes hot hors d’oeuvres and two complimentary beverage tickets. Call the Chamber at 943-8151 or register online.
Chamber’s Board of Directors Approves Five New Members
The Board of Directors of the Blair County Chamber met on May 16th and approved five new members. The new members are: Consolidated CCS of State College, Homevestors of East Freedom, Perfect Smile Dental of Altoona, Russell Tire Company of Altoona and Urban Air Altoona.
Construction of “Born Learning Trail” Moved to May 29th
The Chamber’s Young Professionals of Blair County is seeking volunteers (preferably other young professionals) to help construct a “Born Learning Trail” at Lakemont Park. Due to some weather-related issues, the project, under the auspices of United Way of Blair County, will be constructed on May 29th (instead of May 21st) beginning at 4:30 p.m. The construction should take only a few hours. The rain date is the following day at the same time. It is not necessary to pre-register to help – just show-up! Don't forget the kids can come too! This is a great opportunity for community service hours!
Last Day to Redeem “Buy Here Bucks” is Friday
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 this Friday. For more information, contact the Chamber at (814) 943-8151.
Informational Meeting on Russia Trip Set for Wednesday
The Blair County Chamber’s first trip in 2020 will be to a destination that carries a high degree of history and intrigue as well as considerable beauty. “Imperial Russia” will depart from the Blair County Chamber’s parking lot on April 23rd and will return to that same location on May 1st. The Chamber is partnering with two of its members – Dream Vacations and Collette – to offer the nine-day trip, which begins in Moscow and concludes in St. Petersburg. Among the attractions included are the Kremlin, the Armoury and Hermitage Museums, St. Basil’s Cathedral, Red Square and Catherine Palace. There will be a boat cruise on the Moscow River and an opportunity to travel via the stunning Moscow Metro System. Travelers will also ride through the historic streets of St. Petersburg in a vintage Soviet car. The double occupancy price of anyone who books the trip prior to September 24th is $3,889. After that, it’s $200 more. Airfare is included in the price. The Chamber will hold an informational meeting on the Imperial Russia trip on May 22nd at 6:00 p.m. at the Devorris Center for Business Development. There is no cost or obligation to attend but those who plan to be there should contact Marilyn at the Chamber at (814) 943-8151.
Hillview to Host May’s “Business After Hours”
The next Blair County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours will be held on Thursday, May 30th, 5 -7 p.m., at Hillview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center located at 700 South Cayuga Ave., Altoona. 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.
Home Run for Safety Set for June 5
The Blair County Chamber of Commerce Safety Committee will hold a Home Run for Safety event on Wednesday, June 5, 7:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m., at Peoples Natural Gas Field, home of the Altoona Curve. The event will include keynote speaker Tony Samento and breakout sessions led by representatives from local and regional companies will be of interest to employees of all levels of an organization in their quest for safety excellence. The cost to attend the event $30 for Chamber Members and $40 for non-members. A continental breakfast is included. To register, call The Chamber at 943-8151 or register online.
Fundraising is Topic of Next “Best Practices”
The Blair County Chamber’s Committee of Non-Profit Businesses has committed its next Best Practices Forum to a presentation on fundraising by one of the region’s best lecturers on that important topic. Dr. Sophie Penney, Senior Program Coordinator and Lecturer for Penn State’s all online, graduate and undergraduate certificate programs in fundraising will present “So Many Generations, So Little Time,” on June 7th from 8:15 to 9:45 a.m. at the Devorris Center for Business Development. In her presentation, Dr. Penney will talk about generational differences as well as similarities. She will also leave attendees with five steps that they can implement when returning to their offices. The cost to attend the Best Practices session is $10 for Chamber Members and $20 for non-members. To register, call the Chamber at (814) 943-8151 or register online.
Made Your Reservations Yet for Chamber’s Business Excellence Dinner?
The Chamber’s Business Excellence Dinner will be held on Tuesday, June 25th at The Casino at Lakemont Park. The highlight of that event will be the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award for Business Excellence to Rex Kaup of Young, Oakes, Brown & Company. Reservations are being taken at the Chamber Office (943-8151) or register online. Limited sponsorship opportunities are still available. Don’t miss out on this great event!
Congratulations . . .
. . . to Jesse Ickes, Janet Smithbower and Robert Beck of Beck Financial and Wealth Management of Altoona who have qualified for the 2019 Million Dollar Round Table. The qualification represents the top 5% of financial advisers worldwide.
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May 20, 2019
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Monday, May 20
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Thursday, May 30
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Home Run for Safety
Wednesday, June 5
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PNG Field
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Non-Profit Best Practices
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Business Excellence Dinner
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Business After Hours
Thursday, June 27
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Presbyterian Homes
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WE-LEaD Committee
Tuesday, May 21, 8:00 a.m.
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BASICS/Rotary Career Fair
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