Business Hall of Fame Dinner Tonight at the Convention Center
Non-Profits to Hold Networking Event at the Buccinese Society
Chamber Recognizes “All-Stars” for September
Chamber Board Approves Four New Members
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 Still Available
Congratulations . . .
Business Hall of Fame Dinner Tonight at the Convention Center
One of the Chamber’s most prestigious events is tonight. The Blair County Business Hall of Fame Dinner will be held 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.
Non-Profits to Hold Networking Event at the Buccinese Society
The Blair County Chamber’s Committee of Non-Profits will hold a networking event this Tuesday, October 22nd from 4:40 to 6:30 at the Buccinese Society in Altoona. Cost to attend is just $15/per person 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..
Chamber Recognizes “All-Stars” for September
The Blair County Chamber’s ability to offer quality programming, events, recognition and advocacy efforts depends largely on the willingness of sponsors to step up to help underwrite the costs associated those efforts. So at the end of each month, we publish a list of businesses or individuals who sponsored anything Chamber-related during the month. They have helped us to make a difference in the business community. All-Stars for September are: Advantage Resource Group, AmeriServ Bank, Durbin Companies, First Commonwealth Bank, Gwin, Dobson & Foreman, Inc., Hospitality Asset Management, Hoss’s Steak & Sea House, MCCartney’s/Steelcase, Moore Power Sales/Affiliate of Sandler Training, National Property Inspections, Okonak, Dean & Lechner, PC, P. Joseph Lehman, Inc., Consulting Engineers, PennCrest Bank, Penn State Small Business Development Center, PSECU, Reliance Bank, Roberts Oxygen Company, Inc., Senior Life Altoona, Stiffler, McGraw & Associates, Inc., The UPS Store- Altoona & State College, WTAJ Your New Leader, Your Cigar Den and Zito Business.
Chamber Board Approves Four New Members
At its October 17th meeting, the Blair County Chamber’s Board of Directors approved the following new members: MarCia’s Chocolates of Altoona, Premier Cleaning & Restoration of Claysburg, Sport Clips of Altoona, and Verilla Real Estate of Altoona.
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 Still 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 Cynthia Hershey of the Railroaders Memorial Museum who was just elected Board President of Explore Altoona.
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October 21, 2019
Upcoming Events
Hall of Fame Dinner
Monday, October 21
5:30 - Reception
6:45 - Dinner
Blair County Convention Center
Non-Profit Networking
Tuesday, October 22
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Buccinese Society
Register Here
Business After Hours
WEDNESDAY, October 30
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Hampton Inn Altoona
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Business After Hours
TUESDAY, November 5
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Park Home
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Farm-City Dinner
Wednesday, November 6
6:30 p.m. - Milk/Punch Reception
7:00 p.m. - Dinner & Program
Freedom Township Fire Hall
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Breakfast Club
Thursday, November 14
7:45 - 9:0 a.m.
The Casino at Lakemont Park
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Upcoming Committee Meetings
Week of 10/21/19
Public Policy Committee
Tuesday, October 22, 8:00 a.m.
Devorris Center
Home & Garden Committee
Wednesday, October 23, 8:30 a.m.
Devorris Center
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