Blair Business Mirror to Be Published Tomorrow
Gary Long to Speak at Thursday’s “Breakfast Club”
4 Seasons Farm to Host “Down on the Farm” Event
“Business Before Hours” to Be Held at the Wingate
Job Fair set for October 16th
Joint Workshop to Focus on Workers Compensation
Business Hall of Fame Set for October 21st at the Convention Center
Non-Profits to Hold Networking Event at the Buccinese Society
County Commissioner Interviews Are On the Chamber’s YouTube Channel
The Chamber is Now on Instagram!!
Chamber Members Get Big Discount on Armed Intruder Conference
Hampton Inn Altoona to Host October’s “Business After Hours”
Farm-City Dinner Tickets Now Available
Congratulations . . .
Blair Business Mirror to Be Published Tomorrow
The October edition of the Blair Business Mirror will be published tomorrow as a supplement to the Altoona Mirror. The cover story will focus on agriculture since October is Farm-City Month. McLanahan Corporation of Hollidaysburg is the main feature since that company has played such a critical role in designing and building equipment for the farming industry. This month’s Blair Business Mirror will also include questions from the Chamber’s Public Policy Committee to candidates for School Board in the Altoona Area and Hollidaysburg Area school districts. Remember, if you’d like to read the Blair Business Mirror in digital format, simply provide your email address to the Chamber and a link to the publication will be sent to you within the next few days. And, for the time being, a hard copy of the publication is still mailed to every Chamber-member business.
Gary Long to Speak at Thursday’s “Breakfast Club”
There are few people in Blair County who understand Blair County agriculture any better than Gary Long. A custom operator of services to local farmers in Sinking Valley, Long knows the ins and outs associated with operating a successful farm, the regulatory aspects of staying in compliance and the all-to-often consequences of uncooperative weather. At the next Blair County Chamber “Breakfast Club” this Thursday, October 10th, Long will speak about, “The Challenges and Opportunities of Blair County Agriculture.” His presentation will provide an overview of what farmers in the county faces each day, how technology has made a difference and how the business community can more effectively interact with the agricultural community to bolster the county’s economy. The cost to attend Breakfast Club is $20 for Chamber Members and $30 for non-members. To register, contact the Chamber at (814) 943-8151 or register online. Corporate sponsor of the October Breakfast Club is Leonard S. Fiore, Inc.
4 Seasons Farm to Host “Down on the Farm” Event
The Blair County Chamber of Commerce Farm-City Committee is gearing-up for its annual ‘Down on the Farm’ event to be held this Thursday, Oct. 10th from 5 – 7 p.m. This year’s host will be 4 Seasons Farm LLC, located at 305 Pacanowski Lane in Tyrone. Down on the Farm is a great event for the entire family to enjoy an all-you-can-eat farm-to-table buffet, hay rides, farm tours, a petting area and other activities for the kids. Admission is $10 per person. Children 10 and under are free. This event is part of an on-going effort of the Chamber’s Farm-City Committee to raise awareness of the important economic impact our agricultural community has on our region. For reservations, contact the Blair County Chamber of Commerce at 814-943-8151 or register online. Sponsors for the Down on the Farm event are AgChoice Farm Credit, Blair County Conservation District, DelGrosso Foods, KIZ Resources, M&T Bank and Stuckey Automotive Group - Stuckey Ford & Stuckey Subaru.
“Business Before Hours” to Be Held at the Wingate
Wingate by Wyndham Altoona will host the next Blair County Chamber “Business Before Hours” on Tuesday, October 15th. The Wingate, which is the county’s newest hotel, is located at 909 Chestnut Avenue. The Wingate is part of Lion Country Lodging and is one of three Blair County hotels under that banner. The other two are the Courtyard by Marriott and Microtel Inn & Suites. The Business Before Hours will feature tours of the hotel as well as a buffet breakfast. Attendees will also have an opportunity to win tickets to an upcoming Penn State football game. There is no cost for Chamber Members to attend Business Before Hours. Non-Members can attend for $10.00. To register, contact the Chamber at (814) 943-8151 or register online.
Job Fair set for October 16th
The closing of a number of significant Blair County businesses and the downsizing of a few others has spurred the planning of a Job Fair for October 16th at Jaffa Shrine Center. The event is being sponsored by the Blair County Chamber of Commerce, Altoona-Blair County Development Corporation, Southern Alleghenies Planning & Development Commission and PA CareerLink. From 10:00 to 10:30 a.m., only those veterans seeking employment opportunities will be permitted to attend. From 10:30 until 2:00 p.m., all others may attend. There are currently 85 businesses that have registered to attend as exhibitors. Anyone interested in attending the Job Fair should just show up. There is no advance registration.
Joint Workshop to Focus on Workers Compensation
The Blair County Chamber of Commerce Safety Committee and the Human Resource Management Group will be holding a joint workshop on Wednesday, October 16th from 7:45 - 10:00 a.m. at Park Hills Golf Club. The workshop is s entitled "Workers' Compensation: Best Practices for a Win-Win Claim" and will be presented by Attorney Thomas Finn & Attorney Michael Routch. The cost to attend the workshop is $20 for Chamber Members and $30 for non-members. A buffet breakfast is included. To register, call The Chamber at 943-8151 or register online.
Business Hall of Fame Set for October 21st at the Convention Center
One of the Chamber’s most prestigious events is just two weeks away. The Blair County Business Hall of Fame Dinner will be held on October 21st at the Blair County Convention Center. Four businesses will be inducted into the Hall of Fame this year. Those are: Beard Legal Group of Altoona, City Beverage of Altoona, Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg and Tender Love for Children of Altoona. In the category of Excellence in Small Business, the honorees are: Altoona Curve, Andrea’s School of Dance of Bellwood and Okonak, Dean & Lechner, PC of Altoona. In Young Emerging Business, Delaney Insurance of Martinsburg, Greenbean Coffee House of Altoona and Trade Secrets, LLC of Altoona will be honored. AnswerLinks of Hollidaysburg and Veeder-Root Company of Duncansville have won Technology Awards and Greenbean Coffee House gets the award for Community Service. Greenbean becomes the first business to ever receive two awards in the same year. The Business Hall of Fame started presenting awards in 1990. To make reservations to attend the Hall of Fame Dinner, call the Chamber at (814) 943-8151 or register online.
Non-Profits to Hold Networking Event at the Buccinese Society
The Blair County Chamber’s Committee of Non-Profits will hold a networking event on Tuesday, October 22nd from 4:30 to 6:30 at the Buccinese Society in Altoona. Cost to attend is just $15 for Chamber Members and $20 for Non-Members and includes a full Italian buffet. The event includes bocce, networking and the opportunity to relax in a great environment. To make a reservation, please call the Chamber at 943-8151 or register online.
County Commissioner Interviews Are On the Chamber’s YouTube Channel
The Public Policy Committee of the Blair County Chamber held a Q&A session on September 11th with the four candidates for Blair County Commissioner. The candidates were interviewed individually and their responses were videotaped. The questions were developed by the committee and all candidates were asked the same questions. To view the interviews, go to Blair County Chamber’s YouTube Channel.
The Chamber is Now on Instagram!!
Instagram is a great marketing and networking tool now being utilized by the Chamber. Similar to Facebook, Instagram allows likes, tags, comments, and shares. Instagram uses images to attract an audience as they scroll through their news feed. Adding hashtags to each post helps reach individuals who follow certain topics. How can this help your business? The Chamber will be able to tag your Instagram account and create a broader audience. Follow the Chamber on Instagram @blaircountychamberofcommerce.
Chamber Members Get Big Discount on Armed Intruder Conference
The Chamber is partnering with one of its members on an event that carries incredible significance to the business community. The 4th Annual Preparing for an Armed Intruder Conference will be held on Monday, October 14th from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Altoona Grand Hotel. Survival Mindset, a member of the Chamber, has gained an impressive reputation for producing high impact programs dealing with topics of great urgency from the standpoint of safety and security. This event will add to that reputation. The cost to attend the conference is $140/ person. However, Chamber members can attend for just $99/person by using the discount code BCCC. To register, click on https://pfaai-altoonapa.eventbrite.com/.
Hampton Inn Altoona to Host October’s “Business After Hours”
The next Blair County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours will be held on Wednesday, October 30th, from 5 -7 p.m., at Hampton Inn Altoona. Cost to attend is $10 for Chamber Members and $20 for non-members. EARLY BIRD MEMBER SPECIAL: register by October 23rd for only $7.00. Reservations can be made by calling the Chamber at 943-8151 or register online.
Farm-City Dinner Tickets Now Available
Tickets are now available for the Chamber's Annual Farm-City Dinner to be held on Wednesday, November 6th at the Freedom Township Fire Hall. Cost per ticket is $20.00 and includes a family-style turkey dinner with all the fixings. Help us honor Jack & Peggy Mock with the 2019 ACE Award. The evening starts at 6:30 p.m. with a milk/punch reception and the dinner/program begins at 7:00. To secure your tickets, call the Chamber at 814-943-8151 or register online.
Congratulations . . .
. . . Dr. Tracy McFarland, who was just named Vice-President for Student Affairs at Mount Aloysius College.
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October 7, 2019
Upcoming Events
Breakfast Club
Thursday, October 10
7:45 - 9:00 a.m.
The Casino at Lakemont Park
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Down on the Farm
Thursday, October 10
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
4 Seasons Farm, LLC
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Business Before Hours
Tuesday, October 15
7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Wingate by Wyndham Altoona Downtown/Medical Center
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Safety/HRMA Workshop
Wednesday, October 16
7:45 - 10:00 a.mm.
Park Hills Golf Club
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Hall of Fame Dinner
Monday, October 21
5:30 - Reception
6:45 - Dinner
Blair County Convention Center
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Non-Profit Networking
Tuesday, October 22
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Buccinese Society
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Business After Hours
WEDNESDAY, October 30
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Hampton Inn Altoona
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Upcoming Committee Meetings
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Executive Committee
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The Chamber
Chamber Ambassadors
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Devorris Center
Committee of Non-Profits
Tuesday, October 8, 9:00 a.m.
Devorris Center
Attractions/Hotel Roundtable
Wednesday, October 9, 8:15 a.m.
Canoe Creek State Park
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