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January 3, 2025

Beneficial Ownership (BOI) Reporting on Indefinite Hold - Small businesses are not required to comply with the CTA's BOI reporting requirements


A federal appeals court put the beneficial ownership reporting requirement on hold while the court considers NFIB's lawsuit arguing the law is unconstitutional.


What it means: New nationwide beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements are on hold while the court considers NFIB's lawsuit challenging the law. Most small businesses are not required to comply with the BOI reporting requirements at this time.


Our take: "The court's reinstatement of the nationwide injunction is a welcome sigh of relief for small businesses. Since being told earlier this week that they must urgently submit their BOI reports, our nation's small businesses have experienced enormous chaos and confusion. Thankfully, the court's latest decision recognizes that the CTA and BOI reporting requirements pose serious constitutional questions," said Rob Smith, Senior Attorney of NFIB's Small Business Legal Center in a statement last week.


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PATHS will offer over 50 training sessions in January to raise awareness on dealing with the cold weather and carbon monoxide awareness. Click on the links below to view the training objectives and register.


To Highlight a Few!

2 Right to Know - Chemical 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

6 Cold Weather Injuries 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

7 Governor's Award - GASE 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

7 Carbon Monoxide Poisoning 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

15 Lock-out Tag-out - LOTO 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

22 OSHA Injury & Illness Recordkeeping 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

28 Fatigue & Worker Safety 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.


Workplace Safety Committee (WSC) Certification

8 WSC Certification Renewal 1:30 - 2:45 p.m.

14 WSC Certification Initial 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.

24 WSC Certification Renewal 9:30 - 10:45 a.m.

30 WSC Certification Initial 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.


PATHS is a statewide service providing employers and employees access to cost-effective health and safety resources. Services provided by PATHS will enable participants in the workers' compensation system to create safer, incident-free workplaces.


Training can be provided onsite by request, or you may register for virtual training on various safety topics through the PATHS Training Calendar. Visit their website Health & Safety Division I Department of Labor and Industry I Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for other safety-related resources.

Is your business celebrating an Anniversary, proud to announce a new product or service, ready to share a remodel, or just simply wanting to welcome other Chamber members and the community in? We urge you to consider hosting a Business After Hours! Contact Lorena to learn more and book your preferred month at lorena@huntingdonchamber.com.

As we reflect on our Shop Small Season, we're so grateful for the many individuals and businesses who made it possible. We cannot thank them enough for their time, donations and assistance.


Please help us thank the following:

Altoona Curve Baseball

Brenneman's Meat Market

Cassville Country Store

Gardners Candies

Huntingdon County Arts Center

Keystone Engraving

Kiki's Boutique

Lincoln Caverns, Inc.

Memories Sports Bar & Grill

Midnights Bar and Grill

Pappy L's Work Shop & Crafts

Stitches & Stuff

Tastes of Home, LLC

Thompson's Candle Co.

DEADLINE TO REGISTER APPROACHING

We're still seeking sponsors for our 2025 "State of the County" Address Coffee Connection on February 26 from 7:45 to 9:00 a.m. at the Huntingdon Country Club. Please see the image below for more information.


Thank you to Keller Engineers, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College and Raystown Realty for being sponsors!

Interested in advertising in our enews?

Contact MacKenzie at mhuntsman@huntingdonchamber.com.

The cost is $25.00; $10.00 for 501(3) organizations. Yearly rates are available.

Business After Hours

Thursday, January 16, 2025

5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

New Image Gym by Krause Strength & Conditioning


"State of the County" Address Coffee Connection w/ Hunt. Co. Commissioners

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

7:45 to 9:00 a.m.

Huntingdon Country Club


Business After Hours

March 2025

Arize Federal Credit Union


Secretary of Agriculture Luncheon

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

12:00 to 1:30 p.m.

Huntingdon County Career & Technology Center


Administrative Professionals Luncheon

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

12:00 to 1:00 p.m.


Elected Officials Reception

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Murder Mystery Event

Friday, June 20, 2025

6:00 p.m. Reception

7:30 p.m. Showtime

The Playhouse at McConnellstown


Annual Bonney Forge Corp. & HCCC Golf Tournament

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

1:00 p.m. Shotgun Start

5:30 p.m. Dinner

Huntingdon Country Club



Huntingdon County Night at the Altoona Curve

Saturday, July 26, 2025

6:00 p.m.

Altoona Curve


Annual Membership Luncheon

Thursday, August 14, 2025

11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Westminster Woods


Sporting Clay Tournament

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Registration at 2:30 p.m.

Shooting at 3:00 p.m.

Shenecoy Sportsmen


Annual Awards Gala

Thursday, October 2, 2025

5:30 p.m. Reception

6:00 p.m. Dinner




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If you are hiring, please send position information to mhuntsman@huntingdonchamber.com or login to the member section of our website to post your jobs.

Did you know........

Small businesses represent the largest segment by number of most local chamber membership rolls. Results in the research study by The Shapiro Group, Inc. and Market Street indicate the impact of local chamber membership on small businesses is very powerful. If a consumer knows a small business is a member of its local chamber, the business enjoys a 44 percent increase in its consumer favorability rating, a 51 percent increase in consumer awareness, a 57 percent increase in its local reputation and a 63 percent increase in the likelihood that consumers will patronize the business in the future.

Research indicates that chamber membership stimulates business-to-business commerce in the local community. Other businesses in town are more likely to do business with you and your company if you are a member of the local chamber. Because a major part of a small business typically comes from business-to-business services, it is essential to maintain a positive standing within the local business community.

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MacKenzie Huntsman

President/ CEO

mhuntsman@huntingdonchamber.com


Lorena LaGroue

Program Director

lorena@huntingdonchamber.com



500 Allegheny Street

Huntingdon, PA 16652


Phone: 814-643-1110

Fax: 814-643-1115


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