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REGISTER FOR YOUR FREE
LIGHT DISPLAY SPACE NOW
(Sponsorships Also Available)
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STILL TIME TO REGISTER FOR THIS
FREE OPPORTUNITY (This Friday))
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Chamber Directory & Community Profile Publication Going to Print Soon! | |
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Sponsorships, Vendor Opportunities Still Available
and Registration Open.
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NEW IN 2024
SPONSOR A STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
TO THE CONFERENCE
The Chamber has invited high schools to send servant leaders from their student body to attend the Women in Business conference (e.g. club officers, Interact leaders, etc.)
You can sponsor a student attendee for $100 or a table of students for $500.
CALL THE CHAMBER TO DISCUSS THIS OPPORTUNITY AT 814.623.2233
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Thank you to our sponsors to date! | |
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The Chamber Foundation is now accepting donations for our 2024 Online Auction, which opens Wed. Nov. 6th and closes at 5pm on Shop Small Saturday (Nov. 29th).
If you'd like to showcase your business by contributing a product, package, service or experience as part of our auction, call Gwen Querry at 814-623-2233.
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Join Our 2024 Find Your Outdoor Adventure Initiative.... | |
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NEW Virtual Outdoor Adventure Series!
Explore Bedford County's beautiful outdoors in your own way, on your own schedule and earn beautiful seasonal woodalls (wood medals) designed by id Graphics.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
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Thank you to our featured partners and Bike Route Sponsor: | |
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2024 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
Send us your referrals for Chamber Membership and we'll reach out with invitations!
Call Kellie or Gwen for details: 814-623-2233
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Ribbon Cutting Celebration
Black Valley Barbell
Main Street Everett (Former Masonic Hall)
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Ribbon Cutting for Library Federation's Story Walk
on Shuster Way Heritage Trail
(LBC Class of 2024 Project Celebration)
Monday, November 4th - 11am
Richard Street Trailhead - Park at the Bedford Elks
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Ribbon Cutting for New Group Space
at O-berg Creamery
Thursday, November 7th - 11am
213 Heritage Road - Osterburg
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Ribbon Cutting for Pigeon Hill Studios
Tuesday, November 12th - 11am
115 S. Juliana Street - Bedford
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Ribbon Cutting for New Athletic Facility
Northern Bedford County School District
Tuesday, November 12th - 5:15-6:15pm
152 NBC Drive - Loysburg
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Ribbon Cutting for Ridenour Building Air B&B
Key Exchange for Pinnacle Technologies Central
Monday, November 18th - 11am
102 East Pitt Street - Bedford
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30th Anniversary Celebration
Habitat for Humanity of Bedford County
Monday, November 18th - 6pm
203 S. Juliana St. Bedford
(Chamber Conference Room)
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10th Anniversary Celebration
Bits of Time
Monday, November 25th - 11pm
101 Railroad Street - Bedford
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Do you have something to celebrate?
Groundbreaking, Ribbon Cutting, Anniversary, Key Exchange, etc.
Contact the Chamber to schedule your celebration
(814) 623-2233 or gwen@bedfordcountychamber.org
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Bedford County Works Facebook Group
Connecting Job-Seekers & Opportunities
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Join the public Facebook Group to post jobs and connect
with a community of people and companies working to keep
Bedford County working - Now More Than 2,200 Members Strong!
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JOIN OUR
FACEBOOK GROUP
Promoting Local Business
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MEMBER BENEFIT REMINDER:
Chamber members (including all employees of business members) are entitled to use the Chamber Advantage Card to gain access to special offers and discounts from your fellow members.
We are working on a VIRTUAL CARD for with details coming soon.
If you have an OFFER to add to the card website, call Gwen at 814.623.2233
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Congratulations to this year's class members:
Front Row: Kate Earnest, Kelsey Koontz, Christina Duffey, Michael Meehan, Heidi Showalter, Cathy Jones, Jodie Allen, Morgan Partner; Back Row: Bill Smith, Paul Leibel, Sarah Estright, Braxton Snyder, Leonardo Rojas, Blair Dively, Jennifer Kish, Jackie Ritchey, Lisa Conklin.
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Welcome to the YLBC Class of 2025! | |
Front Row: Amber Maish, Integra Griffith, Emily Dennis, Mae Sheeder, Abbi Bryant, Marley Whisel; Middle Row: Lizzie Fink, Owen Miller, Adrick Schreiber, Carter Akers, Emma Callihan, Libby Feathers, Jenna Damjanovich, Lilly Dishong, Taylor Ruhlman, Lily Dague, Chloe Pemberton, Sydney Feaster; Back Row: Ben Thompson, Ethan Witt, Parker Klavuhn, Hillary Horton, Marlee Hall, Chloe Beltz, Hope Crum, Eden Locke, Jay Crooks, Emma Rickabaugh, Ella Myers | |
Sponsorships are now available for the YLBC Class of 2024-2025. Each program sponsorship includes recognition as a sponsor of the 2025 YLBC Summit. | | |
THANK YOU, FOUNDER'S CIRCLE,
EXECUTIVE, AND INVESTOR LEVEL MEMBERS!
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The Chamber exists to be a
CATALYST for business growth, a
CONVENER of leaders and influencers, and a
CHAMPION for strong communities.
Special thanks to these members who support our mission with
Founder's Circle, Executive, and Investor Level Investments:
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Pennsylvania’s new PA 529 and ABLE matching contribution tax credits begin in 2025
Tri-State Alert - October 22, 2024
Treasurer Stacy Garrity and PA Chamber of Business and Industry President and CEO Luke Bernstein today encouraged businesses to help their employees save for the future by using new tax credits for matching contributions to employees’ PA 529 and PA ABLE accounts. Starting in January, employers who make contributions to their employees’ PA 529 and PA ABLE accounts can get a 25 percent tax credit on up to $500 in matching contributions per employee per year. “I want to commend and thank Treasurer Garrity for supporting Pennsylvania employers and families," Bernstein said. Her strong leadership on these new tax credits will have a positive impact on our business community. By working closely with bipartisan leaders like Sen. Pittman, Sen. Bartolotta, Rep. Friel, Rep. Marcell, and Rep. Scott, we have new innovative tools that will help workers save for education and disability-related expenses while also giving employers more opportunities to recruit the top talent they need to compete. This is a win for our workforce, our families, and the future of Pennsylvania’s economy.” Read More
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Over 1M ballots already cast in Pennsylvania
Christen Smith, The Center Square - October 22, 2024
One day after voter registration closed in Pennsylvania, more than 1 million ballots have already been cast. Residents have returned 1,051,655 mail-in votes as of 8 a.m. Tuesday, according to the Department of State, representing more than half of the 1.8 million requested ahead of the Oct. 29 deadline. More than 9 million in Pennsylvania are registered to vote. Democratic ballots returned a total of 649,060, with 40% more outstanding, compared to Republicans’ 300,862, with just under 57% unreturned. Unaffiliated voters account for an additional 101,733, with about 66% yet to be cast. Although Democrats historically vote by mail in higher numbers, their overall registration advantage has dwindled over the last four years. Independent voters total 1.4 million, and winning their support would make or break the arguably most pivotal swing state in the general election. The race for the White House is equally tight. RealClear Polling averages show former President Donald Trump besting Vice President Kamala Harris by 0.8% as of Saturday.
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Why PA could be the key to the White House
Destinee Adams and Obed Manuel, NPR - October 21, 2024
The race for Pennsylvania is in full swing. Commercial breaks across the state are packed with attack ads. Some claim Vice President Harris made inflation worse while others highlight former President Donald Trump's role in restricting abortion access for millions of Americans. With just over two weeks until Election Day, the amount and frequency of ads shouldn’t come as a shock. But voters across the state are bearing the brunt of the political grind, as both campaigns have spent more money on ads in Pennsylvania than any other battleground state. Harris and Trump need the state because it holds 19 electoral votes – the largest share available among the seven closely watched battleground states.
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
Fall Into Rejuvenation
November 7 - 9 Spa weekend
Restart, recharge and refresh your body and spirit – all set in luxurious surroundings at the Omni Bedford Springs Resort. From sunrise yoga practice, essential oil fragrances and guided hikes - you’ll spend your weekend on your own personal journey to wellness. Don't miss a chance to rejuvenate at a historic mecca of wellness destination.
$40 per individual activity | $199 per person for all weekend event.
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