The Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce offers this list of restaurants to purchase gift certificates from to help those displaced from the Blair Building fire. If ordering online, gift certificates can be emailed to Charity.Bender@use.salvationarmy.org . If ordering over the phone the restaurants will make sure the Salvation Army receives the gift certificates. We are waiting to hear back from others, so this list will likely grow. Updates can be found by clicking on the purple graphic.

Stone Town Café & Gallery
814-506-8356
Open Tues-Sat from 10-3 & 5-8. We are currently closed Sunday/Monday.
Gift certificates available online:  https://squareup.com/gift/CFACCPK02SD08/order

Memories Sports Bar & Grill
814-643-0353
Tuesday thru Saturday 4-8pm

Wildflower Café and Goodnight Moon
814- 643-6206
Gift certificates available online:

Domino’s Pizza Huntingdon
814- 644-7444

Three Twelve Kitchen and Cocktails
814-643-7200
You may also message them on Facebook or e-mail them at  dine@threetwelverestaurant.com .

Muddy Run Tavern
814- 506-9324

Taco Inc
814-506-9251

814- 506-9902

Restaurants that wish to be on this list should email ymartin@huntingdonchamber.com
Road to Recovery Roundtable: Employee and Customer Safety

Tuesday, May 19 at 1:30

As you think about reopening one of the things you will be considering is the safety of your employees and customers. Hear from others in the community about what they are doing. 

Greg Anderson - President, Standing Stone Coffee Company

Gloria Carbaugh - HR Manager, Superior Huntingdon Composites, LLC

Mathue Nissley - Store Manager, Cricket Wireless at One-Stop

Jess Peters, President - A-1 Pro Cleaning and Restoration, Inc.

Kammi Plummer - Director of Admissions/Community Outreach, AristaCare at
Huntingdon Park

Doug Roles - Vice President of Member Services, Valley Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc.


Register in advance for this meeting:


After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
REMINDER: Things to Consider if Reopening Prior to
the Governor's Authorization

Elected officials in several Pennsylvania counties, including Huntingdon County, have indicated plans to deviate from the Governor's businesses shutdown order and expedite the timeline for businesses to resume operations.
 
The Governor responded to these announcements with threats to withhold federal funding from these counties and revoke licenses or permits from businesses who violate the state order. The Administration also warned that commercial insurance will not cover claims for businesses that resume operations prior to state authorization. 
 
Many employers are tragically facing an existential dilemma of either resuming operations and risking punishment or remaining closed and possibly shuttering forever.
 
Here are some things to consider if you do plan to reopen prior to the Governor giving authorization to do so.
 
·          Whenever a business resumes operations, whether based on state or county direction, they are responsible for the health and safety of their employees and customers and must be prepared to comply with federal and state workplace safety guidelines . The PA Chamber's   Bringing PA Back website   includes helpful information for employers in general and industry-specific guidance.
 
·        The Governor's threats to revoke licenses and permits should not be taken lightly – the Commonwealth   administers over 250 types of professional licenses  c overing a wide range of industries.  Employers are encouraged to consult with an attorney and understand the ramifications of their decisions. 
 
·        Despite the Governor's broad statement regarding insurance, it's likely coverage and consideration of claims will be fact-specific and vary based on policy . Employers are encouraged to contact their insurance carrier and inquire whether operating under these circumstances could jeopardize coverage.
 
·          While the Governor's business shutdown order is being challenged in court, his authority has been upheld up to this point.  

State Police plan to enforce the Governor's orders . Click here to watch.

Here is the process if a business is reported for non-compliance/violation provided by the office of Representative Rich Irvin.


New page added to Huntingdon County Strong. Click here for the Road to Recovery.

PA Chamber Launches 'Bringing PA Back' Initiative Website


Guidance from trusted sources on workplace readiness – such as cleaning and safety standards; employment opportunities; industry-specific guidance; and policy recommendations that will help to revive Pennsylvania's economy. 

Map of the Commonwealth – identifying which phase of the re-opening process each county is currently in – along with an overview of the Wolf administration's guidance for each phase. 
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Click here to download the Independent Contractors Guide
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to download
the Small Business Guide
& Checklist.
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No more applications are being accepted.
DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS


The U.S. Small Business Administration  is offering designated states and territories low-interest federal disaster loans of up to $2 million for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of COVID-19. The interest rate is 3.75% for small businesses. The interest rate for non-profits is 2.75%.

Currently not accepting applications.


The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act has allocated $350 billion to help small businesses keep workers employed amid the pandemic and economic downturn. Known as the Paycheck Protection Program, the initiative provides 100% federally guaranteed loans to eligible small businesses during this time.



Huntingdon County Strong:
Business and Community Resources

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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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