August 28, 2026

On Tuesday, we had a s’more-than-great time celebrating at Lake Raystown Resort, Lodge & Conference Center with our Chamber members and friends from the Bedford County Chamber of Commerce!


We enjoyed plenty of delicious food, some fun themed beverages, great company, and, of course, s’mores around the fire!


We’re so grateful for the opportunity to gather, connect, and celebrate with so many wonderful members and friends. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the evening so much fun!

We were incredibly honored to receive the Sharen Gutshall Outstanding Citizen Award from the Borough of Huntingdon Council!


We’re usually the ones behind the scenes celebrating and recognizing the amazing businesses, organizations, and individuals who make Huntingdon County so special. So, being on the receiving end of an award was definitely a little outside our comfort zone! 


But this one means so much to us. 


This summer, our team has worked HARD—and we’ve had the absolute pleasure of welcoming Gavin Smith to our team as our summer intern. Together, Trinity, Gavin, and MacKenzie have tackled more than we could have imagined!


From a major cleanup and restoration of Hunt Tower to pulling together a community-wide event in just a matter of weeks, all while keeping up with the everyday work of the Chamber, serving our members, helping our community, and taking on plenty of those famous “other duties as assigned” moments… our team has truly stepped up! 


And the truth is, so much of what happens at the Chamber happens behind the scenes. There are long days, last-minute phone calls, moving parts, problem-solving, and a whole lot of teamwork that most people never see.


We don’t serve our community expecting recognition. We do it because we love Huntingdon County, we believe in our community, and we genuinely love what we do. 


That’s why this recognition is especially meaningful.


A HUGE thank you to Huntingdon Borough Council and everyone who took the time to recognize our efforts with this incredible honor. We are incredibly grateful, humbled, and truly appreciative.


And to our Chamber members, volunteers, partners, supporters, and everyone who continues to cheer us on—thank you! We couldn’t do what we do without you.


We may be more comfortable giving the awards… but we are incredibly grateful to have received this one. 


Thank you for allowing us to serve our community. It truly is an honor!

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Seek to Expand Employer Childcare Tax Credit

John Finnerty, Capitolwire

August 27, 2026


The 2024-25 state budget included a provision allowing employers to claim a tax credit if they contribute toward the cost of daycare for their employees. Despite skyrocketing childcare costs and concerns about worker shortages, the response from the business community was less than thunderous. Just one company claimed the tax credit in 2025. Now lawmakers are going back to the drawing board to try to make the tax credit more attractive. Under the Employer Child Care Contribution Tax Credit, employers can claim a tax credit for 30 percent of eligible contributions toward the cost of childcare. However, the maximum contribution amount is capped at $500 per employee, generating a tax credit of no more than $150 per worker who benefits. House Bill 2748  would increase the tax credit amount that employers can receive from 30 percent to 100 percent of their employees’ eligible childcare costs. It also would raise the employer’s annual contribution limit from $500 to $10,000 per employee and increase the maximum tax credit that can be awarded annually to employers from $150 per employee to $10,000.


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PATHS is offering more than 40 training courses in September highlighting National Suicide Prevention, National Preparedness and Addiction Recovery. Also, PATHS is offering a training session on responding to Active Shooter training. Click on the links below to view the training objectives and register. 


Just to Highlight a Few!

1 Kitchen Safety - Burns and Fire Protection 9:30-10:30 a.m.

1 Drug and Alcohol Awareness for Employees 11:00-12:00 noon

1 Drug and Alcohol Awareness for Supervisors 1:30-2:30 p.m.

2 Kitchen Safety - Chemicals 11:00-12:00 noon

3 Kitchen Safety - Sharps 1:30-2:30 p.m.

8 Emergency Action Plans 9:30-10:30 a.m.

9 First Aid Awareness 11:00-12:00 noon

17 Suicide Prevention 9:30-10:30 a.m.

22 Opioid Use Disorder 9:30-10:30 a.m.

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


Certified Workplace Safety Committee (CWSC) Member Training

3 CWSC Member Training 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

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

15 CWSC Member Training 4:30-5:30 p.m.

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

30 CWSC Member Training 11:00-12:00 noon


PATHS is a statewide service providing employers and employees with easy access to cost-effective health and safety resources. Services provided by PATHS empower participants in the workers' compensation system to foster safer and more proactive workplace environments.


Training is provided onsite by request, or you may register for online webinars on a wide range of topics through the PATHS Training Calendar. Visit our website PA.gov/dli/bwc/PATHS for other safety-related resources.

It's hard to believe it's already time to begin planning for our Annual Awards Gala! This year's celebration will take place on October 8 at Trophy Mountain Lodge, and we're currently seeking sponsors for our prestigious ATHENA Award and Volunteer of the Year Award.


The internationally recognized ATHENA Award honors an individual who demonstrates professional excellence, community leadership, and a commitment to empowering and mentoring women in their pursuit of leadership and career success. ATHENA sponsors receive recognition in all event publicity, the Awards Gala program, and during the award presentation.


The Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes a Chamber member who has gone above and beyond in service to the Chamber, exemplifying dedication to our mission and supporting our members. The award sponsor will be recognized in all event publicity and the Awards Gala program, have their name featured on the award, and be invited to present the award during the Gala.


If your business is interested in supporting one of these meaningful awards while gaining valuable community recognition, please reach out to MacKenzie at mhuntsman@huntingdonchamber.com.

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

Annual Sporting Clay Tournament

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Shenecoy Sportsmen Club


Business After Hours

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Bonney Forge Corp


Leadership Huntingdon County Alumni Reception

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Juniata Brewing Company


Annual Awards Gala

Thursday, October 8, 2026

5:30 p.m. Reception

6:00 p.m. Dinner & Awards

Trophy Mountain Lodge


Youth Leadership Meet & Greet

Friday, October 9, 2026

8:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Huntingdon County Career & Technology Center


Business After Hours

Thursday, October 13, 2026

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

The Playhouse at McConnellstown

Refusal of Suitable Work

Seminar - UC

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Huntingdon County Career & Technology Center


AI Productivity and Efficiency In The Workplace Seminar

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Zoom


Business After Hours

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Huntingdon Community Center


WJAC Seminar

Thursday, November 12, 2026

7:45 - 9:00 a.m.

Location TBA


Small Business Saturday

Saturday, November 28, 2026


Business After Hours

Thursday, December 3, 2026

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Comfort Inn Huntingdon


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Trinity Smith

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Huntingdon, PA 16652


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