Chamber Office Closed to Commemorate Memorial Day
Hillview to Host Thursday’s “Business After Hours”
Chamber Seeking Member Input on Key Issues
Construction of “Born Learning Trail” to Take Place Wednesday
Business Hall of Fame Nominations Being Accepted
Plenty of Interest in Chamber’s 2020 Trip to Russia
“Home Run for Safety” Scheduled for June 5th at PNG Field
Fundraising is Topic of Next “Best Practices”
Made Your Reservations Yet for Chamber’s Business Excellence Dinner?
Congratulations . . .
Chamber Office Closed to Commemorate Memorial Day
The Blair County Chamber Office will be closed on Monday, May 27th, in commemoration of Memorial Day. The Office will re-open on Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. For information on the Chamber or to register for upcoming programs and event, visit the Chamber Website at www.blairchamber.com.
Hillview to Host Thursday’s “Business After Hours”
The next Blair County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours will be held this 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.
Chamber Seeking Member Input 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 have received a link to a Survey Monkey survey 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.” Anyone who has not responded to the survey will be getting a follow-up email reminding them of the importance of sharing their opinions.
Construction of “Born Learning Trail” to Take Place Wednesday
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. The project, under the auspices of United Way of Blair County, will be constructed this Wednesday May 29th 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!
Business Hall of Fame Nominations Being Accepted
Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2019 Hall of Fame and General Business Awards. Deadline for applications is June 17 at Noon. Call Judy Juda at the Chamber, 943-8151, to nominate a company.
Plenty of Interest in Chamber’s 2020 Trip to Russia
The Blair County Chamber held a meeting Wednesday to provide information on its 2020 trip to “Imperial Russia.” More than 30 people attended. The trip 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. For more information contact the Chamber at (814) 943-8151.
“Home Run for Safety” Scheduled for June 5th at PNG Field
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 Skills of Central Pennsylvania which recently received a Gold Award for Health Leadership Excellence from Mainstay, Inc. The award was based on Skills commitment to enhanced nutrition, as well as preventive health and clinical health improvements in the people it supports.
. . . to Tom Seasoltz of Altoona who was recently appointed chief financial officer at Altoona-Blair County Development Corporation. Seasoltz has been with ABCD since 2010.
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May 27, 2019
Upcoming Events
Business After Hours
Thursday, May 30
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Hillview Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
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Home Run for Safety
Wednesday, June 5
7:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
PNG Field
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Non-Profit Best Practices
Friday, June 7
8:15 - 9:45
Devorris Center for Business Development
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Breakfast Club
Thursday, June 13
7:45 - 9:00 a.m.
The Casino at Lakemont Park
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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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Business After Hours
Thursday, June 27
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Presbyterian Homes
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Upcoming Committee Meetings
Week of 5/27/19
No Committee Meetings Scheduled
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