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8/8/2008
Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce
Chamber E-News
August 8, 2008
Membership investment invoices were mailed in July. If you need another copy, please contact Cheryl at 814-643-1110 or mail.huntingdonchamber.com
Upcoming Events
Curves of Huntingdon After Hours
Tuesday, August 26, 2008 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
“State of the County Address” Coffee Connection
Sponsored by Mutual Benefit Group
Wednesday, September 3
7:45 am to 9:00 am
HR Seminar: Wage & Payroll
Presented by Roberta Binder Heath Andrews and Beard Law Firm
Thursday, September 18
9:00 am to 11:00 am
Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony Thursday, October 16
Are you a VIP?
Check out the nametags of your friends and competitors at the next After Hours to see who is a Chamber VIP.
To be a VIP you may choose to either purchase 12 registrations for $50 (saving you $10) or 25 for $100 (saving you $25). VIP After Hour registrations can be used by any of your employees. As a VIP Member you will receive a VIP name tag in a plastic holder. The name tag with the VIP will show your commitment to the Chamber.
Check your membership investment or call 643-1110 to become a VIP.
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Bringing the World to You
Pennsylvania maintains the largest export assistance program in the United States, helping to ensure that Pennsylvania businesses can compete in the global marketplace. The Commonwealth of PA contracts with overseas trade representatives to aid Pennsylvania companies in obtaining foreign market intelligence,identifying overseas agents and distributor candidates, industry and government contacts, as well as in-country assistance.
Businesses in the Alleghenies will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with any of 22 Authorized Trade Representative from around the world. The format provides local companies with 30-minute pre-selected and pre-scheduled business meetings with the trade directors. The event is being held on Friday, September 12th at the Blair County Convention Center. Registration materials can be secured by contacting T-Kay Gressley at Southern Alleghenies Planning & Development Commission at 814-949-6228 or gressley@sapdc.org.
6/11/2008
Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce
Chamber E-News June 11, 2008
Leadership Huntingdon County Seeks Applicants for the Class of 2009
Leadership Huntingdon County includes a variety of educational
approaches including lecture, field trips, skill building, "hands on"
experience, team work, fact finding, and problem solving for issues facing our community. Issues that will be examined will include local government, tourism, transportation, economic development ,health care, human services, arts and heritage.
The Leadership Huntingdon County class will meet one evening per month from September through May. To kick off the program there will be an evening reception and one-day retreat early in September. Two field trips to locations within the county are planned. The fall field trip will focus on learning about the County’s heritage, while the spring field trip will focus on recreation and tourism. Tuition for the program is $450.
Leadership Huntingdon County is a comprehensive leadership
development program open to anyone living and/or working in
Huntingdon County. Applications can be obtained by contacting Leadership Huntingdon County, c/o Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce 500 Allegheny Street Huntingdon, by calling Lisa Roth at 643-1110 or online at www.huntingdoncounty.net.
Labor Department Unveils New elaws® Advisor
Employers stand to benefit from a new elaws® Advisor
debuted by the U.S. Department of Labor earlier this month. The
FirstStep Recordkeeping, Reporting and Notices elaws®Advisor helps employers determine what recordkeeping, reporting and
notice requirements apply to them under major laws administered by the department, including the Occupational Safety and Health Act. It has been integrated with the revised and expanded FirstStep Poster and FirstStep Employment Law Overview Advisors. All three Advisors help employers identify the federal employment laws
relevant to them and explain how to comply with the requirements. This new suite of elaws® Advisors is available at www.dol.gov/elaws/firststep.
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Upcoming Events
“Expect A Miracle” Schrack Realty After Hours
Thursday, July 15, 2008
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Vessel Docked
7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Lake Cruise
Click for details & event flyer
Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce/ Comfort Inn Golf Tournament
June 18, 2008
Registration begins at 11:00 a.m.
Lunch on your own, available at H.C.C.
Shotgun start at 1:00 p.m.
Dinner, Prizes & Awards begins at 5:30 p.m.
Best Ball Scramble Format
#Click for details & event flyer
“FREE” Employer Session…
Cutting UC Cost for Employers!
Thursday, June 26, 2008
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Held at
Huntingdon County CareerLink
Topics Include:
Relief From Charges
Appeals to Reduce UC Charges
Prevent Increases in UC Tax Percentages
Presented By, Marsha Kemp
From
Unemployment Compensation
If you would like to attend please call or email Helen Pyzowski
at the Huntingdon County CareerLink
Phone- (814) 641-6408 ext. 107 or email-
Pyzowski@uplink.net
5/23/2008
Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce
Chamber E-News
The Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce/ Comfort Inn 2nd Annual Golf Tournament Plan to join us for a day of fun on Wednesday, June 18 at the Huntingdon Country Club. The Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce/Comfort Inn Golf Tournament is sure to be a fun day as teams of golfers compete for prizes. Click for Golf Details The day will begin with registration from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and a putting contest from 11:00 a.m. to noon. Golfing begins at 1:00 p.m. Dinner, prizes and awards begin at 5:30 p.m. Don’t golf? You can still join the fun as a volunteer. Non-golfers are also invited to register for the 5:30 p.m. dinner ($20 per person) and enjoy BBQ Pork Chops and Grilled Chicken Breast with all the fixin's. Sponsorship Opportunities are still available. Click for Sponsors and available opportunities Donating a door prize will also get your name out at the event. Refreshments are needed for the traveling golf cart that will provide beverages and snacks for golfers.
May 23, 2008
Upcoming Events
Lake Raystown Resort & Conference Center After Hours
Thursday, June 5, 2008 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Click for details, event flyer and directions or to register to attend Recordkeeping, Compensation & Benefits Presented by Roberta Binder Heath, Attorney Andrews and Beard Law Firm Wednesday, May 28, 2008 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. At Penn State Cooperative Extension Click for details, event flyer or to register to attend
Check out our new online registration by clicking the link above or by visiting www.huntingdonchamber.com and double clicking the event. You may register for all events online unless otherwise noted.
New Guidelines Available for PennDOT’s Agility Program
PennDOT’s Agility Program allows eligible partners to exchange services with one another. One of the biggest advantages of the Agility Program is that long-term relationships are developed between partners and PennDOT, and limited resources can be stretched between these qualifying organizations. Eligible partners include local governments, councils of governments, volunteer fire departments, state and federal agencies, non-profit ambulance and rescue companies, school districts, and charitable hospitals. The Agility Program is available in the 11 engineering districts in Pennsylvania, which cover all 67 counties in Pennsylvania. To learn more about how your organization can benefit from the Agility Program, see the attached PDF document containing the program’s current guidelines. If you’ve not already done so, please take ten minutes prior to May 27 to complete the survey at http://projects.juniata.edu/ surveymachine/SurveyRails/public/surveys/show/56 The survey is also attached in case you prefer to complete a paper copy.
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