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October 2026 has officially been proclaimed Local Chamber of Commerce Month in Pennsylvania! We are honored to celebrate this recognition and the important role Chambers of Commerce play in strengthening businesses and communities across the Commonwealth.
Governor Josh Shapiro’s proclamation recognizes local Chambers as a vital resource for Pennsylvania businesses and acknowledges their contributions to economic growth and community success.
A Chamber of Commerce is more than a place to network. Chambers connect businesses, provide valuable resources and educational opportunities, advocate for the business community, encourage collaboration, and help create an environment where local businesses can grow and thrive.
Here in our community, we are proud to work alongside local businesses, organizations, and community leaders to create opportunities, build relationships, and support continued economic development.
Local businesses are the heart of our community, and a strong business community creates a stronger community for everyone.
We are grateful to our members, partners, volunteers, and supporters who make this work possible. Happy Local Chamber of Commerce Month!
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Pennsylvania Attorney General Puts Businesses with Skill Games on Notice, Threatens Law
Enforcement Action
Brady Doran, Harrisburg ABC 27
September 29, 2026
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is putting businesses with skill games on notice and reminding them to remove the games or risk law enforcement action. Earlier this year, the state Supreme Court ruled that the devices were illegal slot machines and set an Oct. 13 deadline for law enforcement to remove them unless the legislature implements regulations. Many Pennsylvania business owners pushed back, saying their businesses will suffer if legislators don’t come up with a plan to regulate and tax them. The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office said Tuesday that business owners who don’t remove skill game devices by October 14 will risk law enforcement action. “We do not want to see searches and seizures at storefronts or bar, social club and restaurant establishments — we would much rather business owners and social clubs comply with the law and take steps to get these illegal devices out of their places of business,” Sunday said. While the deadline is set, action from the Pennsylvania legislature within the next two weeks could result in changes.
To continue reading this article, please click here.
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The 2026 Races That Could Decide Control of the Pennsylvania House and Senate
Stephen Caruso, Spotlight PA
September 27, 2026
Control of the Pennsylvania General Assembly is on the ballot in 2026, and a handful of seats will likely decide who has the power to help set policy in the Keystone State. Republicans have held the state Senate almost continuously for 45 years and hope to keep it that way come November. Democrats see a path to take the upper chamber while maintaining the narrow state House majority they won in 2022. The biggest battlegrounds include perennial targets where strong incumbents have hung on in districts trending away from their parties; hotly contested open seats in purple areas; and two races in which unlikely Democratic incumbents are trying to hold on after winning special elections. If historic trends hold, this year should favor Democrats. The party that does not control the presidency usually does well in midterm elections, and at least one nonpartisan forecaster argues Pennsylvania Democrats have their best shot in recent memory at winning a vaunted trifecta — meaning control of the governorship and both legislative chambers.
To continue reading this article, please click here.
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Join us for a fun and festive Business After Hours at The Playhouse at McConnellstown on Tuesday, October 13, from 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Guests will enjoy an evening of theatre lore and ghost stories, ghost light photo opportunities, props, Halloween fun, and our Dynamic Duos Networking Game—all while connecting with fellow business and community members.
Whether you love Halloween or simply enjoy a unique networking experience, this is one Business After Hours you won’t want to miss!
Grab a business buddy and join us for an evening of connections, conversation, and a little spooky fun!
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The Huntingdon Chamber is once again partnering with the Huntingdon County Planning Commission to recognize the people, businesses, organizations, and projects making a positive impact throughout Huntingdon County.
Projects completed during 2026 are eligible for consideration in this year’s Community Improvement Awards, which will be presented during the Planning Commission’s Annual Dinner on February 25, 2027.
Awards will be presented in four categories:
- New Construction
- Preservation: Historic & Reuse of an Existing Building or Lot
- Community Spirit
- Special Merit
Do you know of a project that deserves recognition? Nominate it! Whether it transformed a space, preserved an important part of our community, brought people together, or went above and beyond, we want to hear about it.
Nominations are due by December 4, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
For nomination guidelines and the nomination form, click here.
Once a nomination is submitted, an application will be sent directly to the nominee to complete the process.
Help us celebrate the people and projects helping make Huntingdon County an even better place to live, work, and do business!
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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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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
Tuesday, 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
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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
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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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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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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