Ribbon Cuttings, Grant Information Session, Job Fair & More!

February 9, 2024

We held our Annual "State of the County" Address on Wednesday, February 7th with Huntingdon County Commissioners Scott Walls, Patrick Reeder and Jeff Thomas. We had a wonderful turnout and attendees were able to receive updates firsthand from the County Commissioners.

We'd like to thank our sponsors for making this important event possible, they are:

Broad Top Medical Center

Keller Engineers

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

Upward Broadband

On Thursday, February 8th, we held the sixth session for our Leadership Huntingdon County Program. This session was on education in Huntingdon County. Our presenters were Fred Foster, CEO of New Day Charter School; Jennifer Mitchell, Superintendent of Huntingdon Area School District; Trish Corle, Vice President of Student Services of Pennsylvania Highlands Community College and Michael Douglas, Assistant Director of the Huntingdon County Career & Technology Center.

Admissions & Athletics Open House

Date: February 19, 2024

2:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Details:

This event has two sessions during the day, an afternoon session and an evening session.

Afternoon Session - 2:30 PM

Evening Session - 5:30 PM

Participants will gain insight into a wide range of opportunities, such as degree programs, coursework, transfer options, and more. Valuable information on athletics, student life (including clubs and activities), as well as financial assistance, will be provided.

Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from faculty members and current students, who will shed light on the college experience and post-graduation prospects.

Please RSVP: https://www.pennhighlands.edu/events/admissions-athletics-open-house/

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.

"State of the County" Address

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

7:45 to 9:00 a.m.

Huntingdon County Club

Administrative Professionals

Day Luncheon

(Come celebrate your employees

and co-workers)

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Noon to 1:00 p.m.

Huntingdon Country Club

Bonney Forge Corporation & Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Huntingdon Country Club

Annual Membership Luncheon

Thursday, August 15, 2024

Westminster Woods

2nd Floor Dining Room of the Commons Building

Huntingdon County Night at the Altoona Curve

(To benefit Huntingdon County Humane Society)

Saturday, August 31, 2024

6:00 p.m.

Altoona Curve

Sporting Clay Tournament

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

1:00 p.m. check-in

2:00 p.m. shoot

Shenecoy Sportsman Club

Annual Awards Gala

Thursday, October 3, 2024

Trophy Mountain Lodge

MEMBERS ONLY: 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.

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.

More Information

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.

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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