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It's that time of year again and many of us are preparing for a return to normal when it comes to the seasonal onslaught of tourism. Even with high transportation costs people are traveling and still - hopefully - buying. If you'd like to attract more tourists to your place of business, here's how you can prepare.
How to Appeal to Tourists
Many tourists are looking for something unique in a business, something they don't have in their hometowns. Here are a few ideas to make a big impact on them whether you are in retail, the restaurant and bar industry, attractions, or services.
Create an Experience
Again, tourists are looking for something different. If you want them to visit you need to offer them an experience. This could be a class, special tasting, photo op, or any other "special" time.
Whatever you decided on it needs to be marketed in a variety of outlets. Don't forget your local chamber/visitor's bureau. You might be surprised how many people stop in when they're looking for recommendations.
Offer a Special
Create a deal or special with a short window of opportunity. Buy one, get one offers are a good idea or a free item/service with purchase. Your free service could even be a sampling of a much longer service to entice a future purchase. For instance, a mini head massage with every facial. You can even give them the ability to extend the service for additional money. Who can say no to a longer massage when they are already feeling the benefit?
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If you're interested in sharing your stories about people, places, and happenings in the Raystown Lake area but weren't able to attend the meeting earlier this week, there is still a chance for you to be part of the program! You will have to contact Cole Cullen at cxc286@psu.edu to make sure you are given an interview slot for the July 9th Interview Day!
Here's a look at the schedule for the "Our Town: Raystown Lake" production:
Interview Day - Saturday, July 9 - all day - Location TBD on Raystown lake
Preview Night - Thursday, September 1, 7 p.m. - Raystown Lake Visitor's Center (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
Broadcast Celebration - Thursday, September 8, 9 p.m. - WPSU Studio with Raystown Lake Phone Volunteers
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We have a new Chamber Card! These keychain cards have replaced the old member to member benefit cards. On the back of the card is a QR code that will take you to the list of member discounts available by using your card.
If you're interested in offering something to fellow members, please contact mhuntsman@huntingdonchamber.com.
Members can receive enough cards for all their employees. After all, if they work for you, they are a member of the Chamber. If you need new Chamber cards, please contact mhuntsman@huntingdonchamber.com.
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Interested in advertising in our enews?
The cost is $25.00; $10.00 for 501(3) organizations.
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Platinum
Fulton County Medical Center
Shafer Equipment Co.
Gold
Stern Insurance Agency
Silver
Mutual Benefit Group
Bronze
Bumgardner & Flasher Oil, Inc.
Orbisonia Hardware, Inc.
Royal
Bange's Masonary
MiCamp Solutions LLC
Culbertson Commercial Cleaning Service
FirstEnergy Corporation
Juniata College
Keller Engineers
Lincoln Caverns, Inc. and Whisper Rocks
McDonald's
Stiffler, McGraw and Associates, Inc.
Dirtbusters Cleaning Services
Interested in learning about becoming a Partner in Excellence?
Packages range from $125 to $1,000.
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Car Cruise & Family Fest
July 3, 2022
Huntingdon Presbyterian Church
Parking Lot
Huntingdon County Night at the Curve
August 6, 2022
6:00 p.m.
Annual "State of the Chamber" Membership Luncheon
August 25, 2022
11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
8th Annual Sporting Clay Tournament
September 14, 2022
September 21, 2022 (storm date)
Shenecoy Sportsman
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Workforce Development Training
September 15, 2022
Annual Awards Gala
October 6, 2022
Trophy Mountain Lodge, Weddings,
& Events (5262 Williamsburg Mountain Road, Huntingdon)
We are planning our 2022 events. If you are interested in hosting a Business Afer Hours or ribbon cutting please let MacKenzie know. mhuntsman@untingdonchamber,com
We are also in the process of planning our seminars. Please let us know if you have specific educational needs.
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Download our logo to use on your website. Click the logo for more information. Feel free to link the image on your website to our website, huntingdonchamber.com.
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Dream Big Awards
The U.S. Chamber's Dream Big Awards program is officially opened for 2022 application submissions. The annual awards celebrate the success of small businesses and highlight their contributions to America's economic growth. This year, they will be collecting applications from small business owners through July 8, 2022. They will be recognizing businesses in eight different award categories: Community Supporting & Leadership, Emerging Business, Green/Sustainable Business, LGBTQ-Owned Business, Minority-Owned Business, Veteran-Owned Business, Woman-Owned Business, and Young Entrepreneur. All completed applicants will be considered for the Small Business of the Year Award, a $25,000 cash prize! You can find more information on the awards and the link to submit an application here.
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If you are hiring, please send position information to ymartin@huntingdonchamber.com or login to the member section of our website to post your jobs. We've begun promoting this on Facebook.
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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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The Chamber's Membership & Marketing Committee is looking for some people to join the committee and help develop more ways we can support our members. If you would like to learn more about the committee, please contact me at ymartin@huntingdonchamber.com.
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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.
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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Looking for more ways to promote your business?
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Resources from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The U.S. Chamber continues to create, update, and evolve its various guides and resources.
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Quick Connect Coaching Sessions
Weekly, Tuesdays at 8:30 am
Looking for a quick answer to a question related to disaster recovery, reopening, stabilizing, or projecting for growth? Then attend a "Quick Connect" session to get your questions answered. Each week a consultant will address answers related to a specific topic.
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Contact Us
Yvonne Martin
President/ CEO
MacKenzie Huntsman
Program Director
Phone: 814-643-1110
Fax: 814-643-1115
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Looking to start an endowment or to support community efforts? Click the logo above to learn more about the Huntingdon County Foundation. |
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