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2023 Community Improvement Awards
We are honored to once again partner with the Huntingdon County Planning Commission to present the 19th Annual Community Improvement Awards at their Annual meeting on Friday, March 8th. The awards are sponsored by Kish Bank.
We presented five awards in three categories this year for projects that were completed in 2023. Please help us congratulate the recipients:
Community Spirit - Huntingdon Area Food Pantry, accepted by Executive Director, Jean Feagley
Community Spirit - Huntingdon Community Center, accepted by Executive Director, Becky McGrath
Preservation - Huntingdon Presbyterian church, accepted by Pastor Brett Hoover
Preservation - NAPA Auto Parts, Mount Union, accepted by owners, John and Diane Donnelly
Special Merit - Blair Park Revival, accepted by President of the Huntingdon Parks & Road Association, Julie Peoples
Congratulations and thank you for your hard work on making Huntingdon County a great place to live, work, and play!
|  |  | The Leadership Huntingdon County Class of 2024 had their 7th session on Thursday, March 14th. This session was about Housing and Human Services in Huntingdon County. Presenters were Alisha Grove and Samantha Ochs from Center for Community Action. | |
Energy Efficiency Incentives Webinar
FirstEnergy's Pennsylvania utilities have programs to help commercial and industrial customers to reduce energy consumption and save on their energy bill. Through their next Energy Efficiency Incentive Webinar, you can hear from program implementers about opportunities available to your business, and how incentives can help you meet your energy and sustainability goals. Topics they will cover include lighting, HVAC, refrigeration, custom building measures, new construction, solar, appliance rebates, and more.
You may register for the next webinar, being held at 12:00pm on Wednesday, March 20, by using the following link:
https://willdan.webex.com/weblink/register/r2a07aef5a42f1517320794415e4794f7
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Hope for Huntingdon - A Leadership Huntingdon County
Class of 2024 Project
Join us for "Pictures for a Purpose" hosted by Hope for Huntingdon!
Capture special moments while supporting a great cause! We're excited to announce our mini session photography fundraising event benefiting Huntingdon House. Whether it's a family portrait, a cherished pet, or a solo shot, our talented photographers will ensure you have memories to treasure forever.
Date: March 16th and 17th
Time: 2pm - 6pm
Location: Riverside Park in Huntingdon
Featured Photographer: Huckleberry Moments Photos
Your participation will directly contribute to the vital services provided by Huntingdon House, empowering individuals and families in need. Let's make a difference together!
Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today! Contact us at hopeforhuntingdon@gmail.com or send a Facebook message to book your session.
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Huntingdon's National Night Out
The Huntingdon Borough Police Department will be sponsoring Huntingdon's National Night Out 2024 on Friday, August 2nd from 5pm - 8pm in Downtown Huntingdon.
More information will be made available in the near future....
If you or organization would like to participate, please scan the QR code on the flyer and register.
Typically, National Night Out is celebrated on the 1st Tuesday of August every year. Huntingdon's event has been moved due to the schedule of the Huntingdon County Fair.
We hope that everyone can join us for a "Night Out" as a community.
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The Significance of Boosting Mental Health
Coverage in Employee Benefits
In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of employee health and well-being in the workplace. While physical health has traditionally been the focus of employee health insurance, mental health has emerged as an equally vital aspect of overall well-being. In this article, we will discuss the relevance of mental health coverage in employee health insurance, highlighting its significance for employees and employers alike.
Mental Health problems, such as depression, anxiety, and stress-related disorders, have become increasingly common in the workplace. According to a study in the World Health Organization (WHO), depression and anxiety alone cost the global economy an estimated $1 trillion per year in lost productivity. This statistic serve to bolster the need for employers to assure adequate mental health coverage in their employee health insurance plans.
Providing mental health coverage as part of employee health insurance can significantly enhance the overall well-being of employees. Mental health issues can affect an individual's ability to function optimally in the workplace, lead to decreased productivity, increased absenteeism, and higher turnover rates. By offering comprehensive mental health coverage, employers can help address these challenges and promote a healthier and more engaged workforce.
To continue reading this article, please click here.
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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.
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Seminar: Unemployment Compensation
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Huntingdon County Career & Technology Center
Lunch & Briefing with
Congressman John Joyce
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Huntingdon Country Club
Administrative Professionals
Day Luncheon
(Come celebrate your employees
and co-workers)
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Huntingdon Country Club
Elected Officials Reception
Thursday, April 25, 2024
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Comfort Inn Huntingdon
Business After Hours w/ HCBI
Thursday, May 23, 2024
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
ReKlaimed Vines Winery & Vineyard
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Bonney Forge Corporation & Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Huntingdon Country Club
Annual Membership Luncheon
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Westminster Woods
2nd Floor Dining Room of the Commons Building
Huntingdon County Night at the Altoona Curve
(To benefit Huntingdon County Humane Society)
Saturday, August 31, 2024
6:00 p.m.
Altoona Curve
Sporting Clay Tournament
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
1:00 p.m. check-in
2:00 p.m. shoot
Shenecoy Sportsman Club
Annual Awards Gala
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Trophy Mountain Lodge
Small Business Saturday
Saturday, November 30, 2024
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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.
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UC Fraud and UC-1099G Tax Forms
Victim of unemployment fraud?
Criminals using stolen identities filed claims for unemployment compensation in other people's names. Because unemployment compensation is taxable, state unemployment agencies submit Forms 1099-G to individuals in whose names and Social Security numbers the unemployment compensation was paid and to the IRS. Victims of fraud who receive Forms 1099-G with inaccurate amounts of unemployment compensation in Box 1 should notify the state agencies of the inaccuracies and request corrected Forms 1099-G. The Department of Labor details www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/UIIDtheft.
More Information
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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.
MEMBERS may download our logo to use on your website. Click the logo for more information.
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Paid Leave Tax Credit Resources and Guidance
Click here to view the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Fact Sheet to learn more about the Paid Leave Tax Credit, how it works, and who is qualified to receive it.
Click here to view the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)’s Fact Sheet to learn more about how to claim the tax credit during quarterly filings and additional resources for employers about the program.
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