September 5, 2025

Ribbon Cutting at the Huntingdon County Courthouse


Yesterday, we were honored to host a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony celebrating the recent renovations at the Huntingdon County Courthouse.


The project highlights the building’s rich history by uncovering original architecture previously hidden in past renovations, while also incorporating modern upgrades for security and comfort. Enhancements include:


  • Secure access doors with key card entry
  • Expanded jury boxes
  • Renovated jury rooms and upgraded holding cells, including separate spaces for males and females


These thoughtful improvements preserve the Courthouse’s historic character while creating a more secure, comfortable, and convenient experience for all who enter.

HCCC Signs Permitting Coalition Letter


Earlier this week, the U.S. Chamber delivered a coalition letter to Members of Congress calling for comprehensive permitting reform. You can find that letter posted on their website here. The Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce is proud to be one of the 529 organizations that signed this letter.


Modernizing permitting systems will empower communities and businesses to invest in infrastructure that grows the economy, creates good-paying jobs, and improves quality of life. The coalition is united around four key principles:


Predictability: Clear timelines and scope for project reviews

Efficiency: Improved interagency coordination to optimize resources.

Transparency: Accessible visibility into project milestones and schedules.

Stakeholder Input: Consistent opportunities for input from all relevant parties.

The Health and Safety Division offers free training and educational programs focused on lifesaving techniques. September marks Addiction Recovery, Suicide Prevention, National Preparedness, and Food Safety Month. Other topics offered in September include Responding to Active Shooter Situations.


Do not miss out on the required Certified Workplace Safety Committee Member Training, offered four (4) times each month.


Click on the links below to access the training objectives and register for these courses, as well as the 35 other webinars offered throughout the month of September.


Just to Highlight a Few!


10 Suicide Prevention 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

11 Kitchen Safety Awareness 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

16 Caught In or Between 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

17 Active Shooter Training 10:00 - 12:00 noon

23 Carbon Monoxide Poisoning 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

30 Restaurant/Food Service Safety 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.


Certified Workplace Safety Committee (CWSC) Member Training


9 CWSC Member Training 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

17 CWSC Member Training 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

25 CWSC Member Training 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.


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


Training is 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.

We're excited to announce that we've once again partnered with Dale Carnegie to provide essential training for our members! This will be a FREE virtual session on September 23 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

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.

Sporting Clay Tournament

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Registration at 2:30 p.m.

Shooting at 3:00 p.m.

Shenecoy Sportsmen


Business After Hours

Thursday, September 18, 2025

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Mutual Benefit Group



Annual Awards Gala

Thursday, October 2, 2025

5:30 p.m. Reception

6:00 p.m. Dinner

Trophy Mountain Lodge


Business After Hours

Thursday, November 6, 2025

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Stuckey Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram


Seminar: Designing Space for Humans: How community principles help attract, retain & empower every generation

Thursday, November 13, 2025

9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Location TBA


Talent Discovery Workshop

Friday, November 14, 2025

7:45 - 9:00 a.m.

Huntingdon County Career & Technology Center


Small Business Saturday

Saturday, November 29, 2025


Women's Conference

Friday, March 13, 2025

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location TBA



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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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Contact Us


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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