Chamber News
March 3, 2020
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The Southern Alleghenies Planning and Development Commission (SAP&DC), on behalf of the eight counties of Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fayette, Fulton, Huntingdon, Somerset, and Westmoreland, is coordinating a Broadband Feasibility Study to assess your current broadband service and needs.
The results will help the region determine where the need is greatest and help guide us on how to ensure that all citizens and businesses have affordable and adequate access to broadband services.
Your participation in this survey is extremely important, as it will help support grant applications that can fund improved broadband.
Take the survey in less than 5 minutes by clicking below:
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U.S. Chamber Strongly Supports Coronavirus Czar, Data-Based Guidance to Protect Public Health and Limit Economic Impact
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce CEO Thomas J. Donohue today issued the following statement regarding the U.S. government's response to the Coronavirus.
"The U.S. Chamber of Commerce strongly supports the appointment of a czar to coordinate a holistic government response to protect Americans from the Coronavirus. At this critical time, we need clear accountability and data-based guidance so the public and American businesses can take the proper precautions to mitigate the impact. We encourage Congress and the administration to provide all necessary support to contain the spread of the virus."
"The American business community plays a vital role in combating outbreaks of viruses like Coronavirus. The Chamber is working closely with U.S. and foreign government officials, large and small businesses, and our entire federation of state, local, and international Chambers to ensure access to the most up-to-date and relevant information so that we are all adequately prepared to protect Americans at home and abroad. The more prepared we are as a business community and society, the better we will manage the impacts of the virus."
For more details on how businesses of all sizes and sectors are stepping up to combat the Coronavirus, please view our
corporate aid tracker.
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Spring Jam Auction Items and Sponsors Needed
The 2020 Spring Jam will be on April 5 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Huntingdon Country Club. This 70's/80's themed event features a Taste of Huntingdon County, non-profit displays, and music. Lauren and Joe with former members of the band Flight 19 will be entertaining us once again. Non-profits will be selling $1 raffle tickets for a Fitbit Versa 2 and a Chromebook. They keep all the money raised from the raffle ticket sales.
At this event we also have a silent auction and are looking for items to have in that auction. Items can be stand-alone or ones that can be combined with others in a basket. Bonney Forge Corporation has once again provided Penn State Football tickets. Bertha and Jim Peffer have provided five nights in beautiful Lincoln New Hampshire from August 26 to August 31. Please contact Yvonne at [email protected] or MacKenzie at [email protected] if you would like to provide something.
We are still in need of sponsors.
Click here
for the sponsorship form.
A special thanks to our current sponsors:
Event Sponsor
- Valley Rural Electric
Marketing Sponsor
- Mutual Benefit Group
Entertainment Sponsors
- Cricket Wireless at One-Stop and Law Offices of Roberta Binder Heath
Decoration Sponsor
- Community State Bank
Patron Sponsors:
Simone Family Chiropractic
MJEM's Photos
Grier School
Aristacare at Huntingdon Park
RE/MAX Lake & Country
Orbisonia Hardware
Huntingdon County Career & Technology Center
Event tickets are available at the Chamber office at 500 Allegheny Street, Huntingdon for $25.
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Partners In Excellence
Platinum
Fulton County Medical Center
Gold
Stern Insurance Agency
Silver
Community State Bank
Mutual Benefit Group
Bronze
Bumgardner & Flasher Oil, Inc.
Orbisonia Hardware, Inc.
Royal
Ace Fix-It Hardware
BottomLine Pros LLC
FirstEnergy Corporation
Helpmates, Inc.
Jeff Tate Paving, Inc.
Juniata College
Keller Engineers
Lincoln Caverns, Inc. and Whisper Rocks
McDonald's
MDB Drafting & Design
Stiffler, McGraw and Associates, Inc.
Interested in learning about becoming a Partner in Excellence?
Packages range from $125 to $1,000.
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Featured Benefit
The Chamber does several give-away offers each year for our members. We have given away tickets to the Altoona Curve, State College Spikes, the Spring Jam and entry into Dale Carnegie Skills for Success courses. The Dale Carnegie course is valued at $1,995!
Keep an eye out for these great offers in your emails from the Chamber.
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After your free trial period expires you qualify for a special discount because you are a member of the Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce. If you prepay for six months, you receive a 20% discount. Prepay for a year and save 25%! There's no better time to try email marketing.
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Social Media Made Simple Seminar
Comfort Inn
March 4, 2020
8:30 a.m. - Breakfast & Registration
9:00 - 11:00 a.m. - Presentation
Business After Hours
Huntingdon County
Humane Society
March 11, 2020
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Spring Jam
Huntingdon Country Club
April 5, 2020
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Business Video Made Simple Seminar
Comfort Inn
April 9, 2020
8:30 a.m. - Breakfast & Registration
9:00 - 11:00 a.m. - Presentation
Elected Officials Reception
Gage Manision Bed & Breakfast
April 16, 2020
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Administrative Professionals Luncheon
Huntingdon Country Club
April 22, 2020
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
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Business After Hours
Kdan Mobile
April 23, 2020
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Reaching Your Customers Online with Google Seminar
Huntingdon County Career & Technology Center
April 28, 2020
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Business After Hours
Huntingdon Rotary Club & Huntingdon County Chamber Foundation
at Gage Mansion Bed & Breakfast
May 12, 2020
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Highway to Rock!
Beside Lincoln Caverns
May 30, 2020
4:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Annual Golf Tournament
Huntingdon Country Club
June 17, 2020
11:30 a.m. Registration
11:30 - 12:45 Putting Contest
1:00 p.m. Shotgun Start
Huntingdon County Night at the Altoona Curve
Friday, June 19, 2020
7:00 p.m.
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Business After Hours
Lincoln Caverns, Inc.
June 25, 2020
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Family Fest & Car Cruise
Huntingdon Presbyterian Church
July 3, 2020
6:00 p.m. Car Cruise
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Family Fest
Annual Membership Luncheon
Westminster Woods
August 20, 2020
11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Business After Hours
Altoona-Blair County Airport
September 15, 2020
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Annual Awards Gala
Huntingdon Country Club
October 1, 2020
5:30 p.m. Reception
6:00 p.m. Dinner
Business After Hours
Huntingdon County Career & Technology Center
October 21, 2020
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
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Contact Us
Yvonne Martin
President/ CEO
MacKenzie Huntsman
Program Director
Phone: 814-643-1110
Fax: 814-643-1115
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Looking to start an endowment or to support community efforts? Click the logo above to learn more about the Huntingdon County Foundation.
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Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce
Phone 814.643.1110; Fax 814.643.1115
www.huntingdonchamber.com
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