In partnership with The Daily News, the Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce is providing this article to help you make an informed decision during the November 3 Election. We encourage you to vote. In the words of Thomas Jefferson “We do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate.”

Click here to read the article.

Click here to read the Q&A with the 81st District Candidates that was in the last enews.

You can find voting information at votespa.com

Fast facts, recent history, a post-election timeline, and recommendations about identifying disinformation from the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Click here to view the U.S. Chamber Election Fact Sheet.

Tomorrow, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy Steven Winberg will join Marcellus Shale Coalition President David Spigelmyer for a Town Hall meeting on American Energy. The conversation will cover a wide range of topics including: our nation’s energy dominance and the ability to drive job growth through our abundance and affordability of natural gas; renewable energy sources and the role of renewables in meeting America’s energy needs; and plastics and chemical development, electric vehicles, advanced manufacturing opportunities and America’s energy future.  The event will take place at 9 a.m. on Friday, October 30. Those interested in viewing the town hall can do so here.

11/3: Basics of Building a Website

11/3: The Resiliency Toolkit (Part 1) Your Business Model

11/9: Basics of Selling Online

11/9: Driving Traffic & New Sales via Website & Social Media

11/10: The Resiliency Toolkit (Part 2) Behind the Scenes

11/12: How to Market Your Restaurant in Turbulent Times

11/13: PA Restaurant & Lodging Association

11/16: Facebook Basics for Business

View the grant application package here.

Local schools will be able to apply soon for additional grant funding to protect the health and safety of students, teachers and school employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. The grants were approved as part of the $200 million COVID-19 Disaster Emergency School Health and Safety Grant program created by lawmakers in May as part of Act 30 of 2020.

The grant program is expected to open no later than Monday, November 2. Grant applications can be submitted on the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s Egrants website.

Contact Yvonne at  ymartin@huntingdonchamber.com  or 814.643.1110

Just recently, the coalition released its Practical Guide for Employers—a toolkit providing actionable steps to help businesses of all sizes take measures to prioritize mental health and emotional wellbeing in the workplace. Click here to view the toolkit.

As Pennsylvania businesses begin to reopen, each business owner will need to examine their operations and make changes to meet public safety guidelines. PASBDC has created signage to address common health concerns. All images are completely free to use, so please share, download, print and distribute as you wish!

All businesses must follow CDC and DOH guidance for social distancing and cleaning

Order of the Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Health Directing Public Health Safety Measures for Businesses Permitted to Maintain In-Person Operation FAQs

Click here for access to timely resources.

Following the Governor's guidance, staff is once again working remotely and only going to the office as necessary. If you need to reach us, please call 814-643-1110 and leave a message for us or email ymartin@huntingdinchamber.com or mhuntsman@huntingdonchamber.com