The Blair County Chamber of Commerce

Grab your tropical gear and meet us at the Altoona Curve Baseball field on August 21st. Reservations are required and no walk-ins will be accepted. So, click the link or call 814-943-8151 to get registered! https://bit.ly/3VRoRI6

Our WE-LEaD Committee and event attendees had a great time at the professional bio workshop and headshot session! Thank you to Paula Lamb at LAMB Solutions for leading the session!

Have you caught up on all the episodes of our podcast? Tune in for an episode of the "Hurd of the Chamber" podcast on Talk Radio 98.5 FM - 1240 AM WRTA! Hear Joe Hurd speak with Referee Rich and Dave Shannon about all things Chamber related! https://bit.ly/3AHOm5i

It's time to start getting your team together for Dodge N' Dive - 24! This exciting tournament is a fundraiser for our Chamber Foundation Youth Programs. Signing up is easier than ever! Click here to fill out the form and get your team ready for November 9th. https://bit.ly/3xDEniZ

The professional bio workshop and headshot session hosted by the Chamber's WE-LEaD Committee is next week. Register now to shape your narrative! https://bit.ly/45Hm7Se

Aloha, Joe! Grab your tropical gear and meet us at the Altoona Curve Baseball field on August 21st. Reservations are required and no walk-ins will be accepted. So, click the link or call 814-943-8151 to get registered! https://bit.ly/3VRoRI6

We wanted to take a moment to welcome some of our new members! Mile Level Physical Therapy, Amedisys, , and CleanSlate Centers

Don't forget to register for a professional bio workshop and headshot session led by Paula Lamb from LAMB Solutions Advertising Agency and photography by Barbara Fiore. Register now to shape your narrative! https://bit.ly/45Hm7Se

Our Economy is regional, and we're not in it alone! Learn more about how Blair & Centre County chambers are working together on economic development. https://bit.ly/3jE3O9r

Wells Fargo Advisors embrace the local community! Read more in their member highlight in the Business Insight! https://bit.ly/3jE3O9r

We will be out of the office on July 4th and 5th for the Fourth of July. Enjoy the holiday!

The PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) released third quarter interest rates for the PIDA program effective July 1. For real estate projects, rates are as low as 4.25%!

If your business has a real estate or equipment project and are in need of financing, contact ABCD Corporation today!

Our speaker for the August Breakfast Club was featured in the Newsletter! Register for Breakfast Club now because you won't want to miss it! https://bit.ly/3VEdnI1

One of our local students competed in the National YEA Blair County Competition. Read more about William Zhu's time with the YEA! Program here: https://bit.ly/3jE3O9r

The deadline has been extended! Send in your application to be part of the Leadership Blair County class of 2025 by July 8th. https://bit.ly/3HFOSFc

Finally, we want to thank our Bronze Sponsors for their help in making the 2024 Awards Gala happen! Thank you, Benzel's Pretzels, CenClear, Graystone Court Villas - Altoona, NPC, Inc., PSECU, Value Drug Company, and Young, Oakes, Brown & Co PC!

The WE-LEaD Committee is hosting a professional bio workshop and headshot session led by Paula Lamb from LAMB Solutions Advertising Agency and photography by Barbara Fiore. Register now to shape your narrative! https://bit.ly/45Hm7Se

We're continuing to thank our sponsors who helped make our 2024 Awards Gala possible! Thank you to our Silver Sponsors: The Altoona Mirror, Blair Companies & American Eagle Paper Mills, Keller Engineers, Inc., PennStress, Roaring Spring Family of Businesses, Sheetz, United Datacom Networks, Inc., UPMC Altoona, and Ward Transport & Logistics Corp.!

We had some amazing businesses help us out by sponsoring the 2024 Awards Gala. We want to start with thanking our Gold Sponsors: 1st Summit Bank, Evey Black Attorneys LLC, Labor Specialties, Inc., Leonard S. Fiore, Inc., Enterprise Stone & Limestone Co., Inc, New Pig, Webber Advisors & Financial Strategies, LLC

We cannot express our gratitude enough!💕🥹 So thankful to be part of not one, but two amazing counties that support small businesses!
Thank you The Blair County Chamber of Commerce for this award, and thank you to our customers in the Altoona/ Blair County area who shop Bedford Candies and make our Second location possible!🤍✨

Check out some pictures highlighting our 2024 Awards Gala! It was such a fun, memorable night, and we can't wait to see everyone for a repeat next year!

Chamber member, Altoona Water Authority (AWA) is making a big impact on our mountain communities. Learn more about their role in a major network trail coming to Blair County here: https://bit.ly/3zinBq8

Before visions turn to fireworks and BBQs, save the date and register for the next Blair The Blair County Chamber of Commerce breakfast club - here's why....

For the first time in more than 20 years, the Commonwealth has developed a new economic development plan and policy priorities. That plan is currently moving through the legislative budgeting process. Many of those programs and policies will directly impact and benefit Blair County. Join us on Thursday, August 8th – 7:30 am at the Chamber Breakfast Club where our featured speaker, PA Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger will share updates and insights into that plan and what will come next for the Commonwealth’s overall strategy. We want to thank our Corporate Sponsor Care Compass. Register today by clicking on https://web.blairchamber.com/events/AugustBreakfast%20Club-5516/details

Thanks to The Pines for coming out to play at our Awards Gala last night! They, along with our honorees, were the highlight of the evening! Stay tuned for some pictures and videos recapping the night!

Thank you to everyone who came out yesterday to The Blair County Chamber of Commerce Red Carpet Event and who danced with us! Be sure to come out to Saxton Sportsmen Association tonight from 8–11 to hear some more live music.

🥳🎉 CONGRATULATIONS to our very own Kara Bennett on officially receiving the Joseph P. Rosenhamer Chamber Spirit Award at last night's Blair County Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala!

Kara is truly deserving of the Chamber Spirit Award, and we are honored to have her representing the best of Advantage Resource Group in our community. Thank you for all that you do at ARG and in the business world here in Blair County, Kara!

Have you registered for the inaugural Blair County Alliance for Business and Economic Growth Annual Meeting? Attracting talent is critical for your business and our community. Our featured speaker, Winona Dimeo-Ediger, is helping communities across the Country attract this most valuable resource – People. Become part of the change! Join us on January 26th: https://bit.ly/3NOaNw9