Chamber Closed Monday for Columbus Day
“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 Dinner Next Monday 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!!
Hampton Inn Altoona to Host October’s “Business After Hours”
Farm-City Dinner Tickets Now Available
Congratulations . . .
“Business Before Hours” to Be Held at the Wingate
The Blair County Chamber Office will be closed on Monday in recognition of Columbus Day. The office will re-open on Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. To access Chamber information or to register for a program or event, visit the Chamber Website at www.blairchamber.com.
“Business Before Hours” to Be Held at the Wingate
Wingate by Wyndham Altoona will host the next Blair County Chamber “Business Before Hours” this 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 this Wednesday, 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 this 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 Dinner Next Monday at the Convention Center
One of the Chamber’s most prestigious events is just one week 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.
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 . . .
. . . to Cheryl Rawlings of Altoona, who was presented the Realtor Active in Politics Award in Harrisburg. The award recognizes exemplary legislative volunteerism on behalf of the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors. Rawlings works for Stultz Real Estate in Hollidaysburg.
. . . to Louann Hoffman, broker/owner of Lang Real Estate and Tax Service in Cresson, who recently earned the Commitment to Excellence endorsement from the National Association of Realtors. The enforsement goes to realtors who have demonstrated knowledge and competency in ten core areas of real estate practice.
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October 14, 2019
Upcoming Events
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
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Hampton Inn Altoona
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Upcoming Committee Meetings
Week of 10/14/19
BASICS Steering Committee
Monday, October 14, 8:00 a.m.
GACTC
Chamber Foundation Board
Wednesday, October 16, 8:00 a.m.
Canoe Creek State Park
Chamber Board of Directors
Thursday, Ocotber 17, 7:30 a.m.
Devorris Center
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