Proclamation from Gov. Shapiro, Event Deadlines, Industry Tours & More!

November 8, 2024

Governor Josh Shapiro has officially declared November 2024 as "Local Chamber of Commerce Month" in Pennsylvania. We thank Governor Shapiro for this proclamation and his recognition of the important work we do for our businesses and communities as a Chamber of Commerce.

The Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce is proud to be partnering with Huntingdon Borough to continue presenting the Hometown Heroes Banner Program. This program is a tribute to soldiers from the Huntingdon Borough area who served or are serving our Country in a branch of the military.

Each banner will honor a specific individual. They will be 30 x 60 all-weather banners. They will include his/her photo, the branch of service, and era of service. Banners will be displayed on poles throughout Huntingdon Borough.

Applications are being accepted until March 14, 2025 for banners to be hung in 2025.

Please click here for the application.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS NEXT WEEK!

We're excited to be partnering with the Huntingdon County Planning Commission to present the Community Improvement Awards for projects completed in 2024. The Awards will be presented at the Planning Commission's Annual Dinner in February 2025.

Community Improvement Award nominations are being accepted in the categories of New Construction, Community Spirit, Special Merit and Preservation: Historic & Reuse of existing building or lot. Nominations are due December 6th by 4:00 p.m. Once nominations are submitted, applications will be sent to the nominees.

Click here for the guidelines.

Click here for the nomination form.

We would like to congratulate these three outstanding women on being recognized by Pennsylvania Business Central as Women in Business and Women Making a Difference in 2024!

Barbara Covert is the Site Administrator for PA CareerLink Huntingdon County and the Executive Director of Employment and Training, Inc. She serves as our Board Secretary. Click here to read her recognition.

Tammy Stuber is the Associate Director of Career Development at Juniata College. She serves on our Education Committee and is a great asset to the Chamber. Click here to read her recognition.

Debra Clark is the Executive Director for Huntingdon County Business and Industry, Inc. The Chamber is proud to partner with HCBI on various programs and projects to better our serve our members. Click here to read her recognition.

On Friday, October 25th we hosted Industry Tours for Huntingdon County! We had individuals from Juniata College, Mount Aloysuis College, Saint Frances University, Huntingdon County Career & Technology Center, Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center and CareerLink join us. We went to visit the PA Game Commission, Huntingdon Electric Motor Service and John R. Wald Company, Inc. Attendees received a tour of each facility and learned what they are looking for in future employees and how we can be preparing students to join the workforce.

On Tuesday, October 29th the HCCC President/CEO, MacKenzie Huntsman, was awarded the Pennsylvania Association of Chamber Professionals (PACP) distinguished Service Award for 10 years of service during their PACP Chamber Professionals & Leadership Conference. Each year PACP recognizes chamber professionals who have served any five-year increment in chamber management.

To qualify, candidates must have been in full-time chamber or chamber-sponsored affiliate management for at least five years, must now be serving in chamber management in Pennsylvania, and must have been a PACP member for at least three consecutive years.

PACP's Service Awards are meant to promote and recognize outstanding chamber service not only to the individual's community but also to their professional association.

Congratulations to MacKenzie for her 10 years of service with the Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce!

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.

Business After Hours

November 19, 2024

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Huntingdon County Visitors Bureau

Budget & Legislation Coffee Connection

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Huntingdon Country Club

Small Business Saturday Celebration

Begins Saturday, November 30, 2024

Ends Friday, December 20, 2024

Annual Bonney Forge Corp. & HCCC Golf Tournament

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

1:00 p.m. Shotgun Start

5:30 p.m. Dinner

Huntingdon Country Club

Annual Membership Luncheon

Thursday, August 13, 2025

11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Westminster Woods

Sporting Clay Tournament

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Registration at 2:30 p.m.

Shooting at 3:00 p.m.

Shenecoy Sportsmen

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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.

UC Fraud and UC-1099G Tax Forms

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/tax-treatment-of-unemployment-compensation

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.

Taxpayers should only report income they actually received on their tax returns. Do not report income you did not receive. The IRS offers tax guidance to victims at https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/identity-theft-and-unemployment-benefits.

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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.

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