| Upcoming Events | |
Media Savvy Marketing Series Session # 7
"Putting on a Show"
Trade Shows and Special Events
Thursday, July 14
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Inn at Edgewater Acres
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for more information
Coffee Connection
"State Budget & Unfunded Mandates"
Senator John Eichelberger
& Representative Mike Fleck
Thursday, July 21
7:45 - 9:00 a.m.
Huntingdon Country Club
Sponsored by
First National Bank
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Microsoft Excel Intermediate Workshop
Tuesday, July 26
8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Brumbaugh Academic Center, Juniata College
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Healthy Predictions Market Business After Hours
Thursday, July 28
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
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"State of the Chamber" Membership Luncheon
Friday, August 12
11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Westminster Woods
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Healthcare Reform -What it Means to You
Wednesday, September 21
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Annual Awards Gala
Thursday, October 6
Huntingdon Country Club
ChinaTrip
November 3-11, 2011
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Winter Blues
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Raystown Lake Region Home & Outdoor Show
May 4, 5 & 6, 2012
Fairgrounds
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| "State of the Chamber" Address | | |
The Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce is preparing to share future plans, celebrate successes of the past year and answer your questions at the August 12 "State of the Chamber" Luncheon. Staff, Board Members and Committee Chairs will give updates on goals that have been achieved and the success of new projects. 2011-2012 plans and goals will also be shared. This is your opportunity to show your support for the work of your Chamber and have your questions answered.
The Board of Directors and Staff will be introduced and the 2011-2012 budget will be distributed to attendees. The luncheon is from 11:45 to 1:15 at Westminster Woods. We hope to see you there!
Click here for additional details and to register. |
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New Website Development Specials | | |
Sun Lab Media has developed a set of packages to help members of the Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce create a web presence quickly and easily. All of these packages are exclusive to Chamber members and require that the Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce logo and link be included on the site to be eligible.
Package 1: Billboard - $150
This initial package is for the organization looking to get a very basic presence on the web. It includes one page of content and a design chosen from between three stock templates. The design can be adjusted to match the desired color scheme of the client. The customer is responsible for providing any text or images to be used on the site. (The site can include numerous links to external content or pdf documents.) Example: http://www.allamericanpizza.com/
Package 2: Basic Site - $300
This package is for the organization wanting to provide a moderate level of content to customers searching for them on the web.Customers will be able to choose from three stock templates, with color schemes adjusted to match their organization's colors. The site will include a home page and up to 6 sub-pages of content. Example: http://www.barclayeyecare.com/
Package 3: Content Management System - $700
This package will allow your business to create and maintain content on your own through the use of a Drupal content management system (CMS). Sun Lab will set up your site structure and assist you in the population of your initial site content. After that, you will be able make updates and add new pages on your own through the use of the Drupal administrative interface. You'll be able choose from a selection of Drupal templates to determine the design applied to your site.
Please note that Sun Lab Media is a web development company and does not provide hosting or email services. We are happy to help you locate a host for your website and registering your domain, but the cost for those products are not included in the prices listed above.
Contact Joel Pheasant at pheasant@sunlabmedia.com to take advantage of this offer. Any member who wishes to develop special offers for other members should contact the Chamber at 814-643-1110. |
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Last Chance to Travel with the Chamber to China | | |
Currently between the Blair and Huntingdon County Chambers of Commerce there are 141 people traveling to China November 3-11. Originally we had one flight to China with 100 seats. Since we've surpassed that number, we requested additional seats and were lucky enough to secure a second flight with 80 seats. The trip includes round trip bus transportation from Huntingdon, round trip air transportation from JFK, 3 meals each day while in China, bus transportation in China, hotels and all sightseeing. Sights include the Great Wall, Tian An Men Square, the Forbidden City, the Ming Tombs, and Tiger Hill. Travelers will visit Shanghai, Beijing, Suzhou and Hangzhou. The trip is being offered for $1,999.
Registration packets can be obtained from the Chamber office or at www.huntingdonchamber.com. Reservations will be taken until July 15. |
| Are You a VIP? | | |
Business After Hours are the Chamber's most popular networking events, averaging almost 65 people per month during the 2010-2011 season. Hosts generally offer food, drinks, door prizes, and tours of their facilities. Some provide entertainment, and one of our highest attended events over the past couple of years includes a boat ride on Raystown Lake, weather permitting.
These events are not only a way for you and your co-workers to visit other Chamber member's businesses. Business After Hours also give you the chance to make business contacts with potential customers in a relaxing, friendly environment. We've heard many stories about members making connections and building relationships with other members at a Business After Hours event.
You can become a Business After Hours VIP by pre-paying for 12 passes for only $50.00 - a $10.00 savings off the regular price. For just $100.00, you will get 25 passes, for a savings of $25.00. VIP passes can be used at any Business After Hours event from July, 2011 through June, 2012. Anyone who works for your business or organization can use the passes. VIP's will be recognized with a special name badge at the events.
Call the Chamber at (814) 643-1110, or send an e-mail to mail@huntingdonchamber.com to order your VIP passes. |
| Leadership Huntingdon County Sessions Planned | |  The Leadership Huntingdon County Steering Committee has an exciting program planned for the Class of 2012. Sessions begin in September and are the second Thursday of each month from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. The new class reception is September 15, followed by a Leadership Retreat September 17. At the retreat Dr. Patricia Shope will help attendees develop their leadership skills. Other sessions focus on business & industry, local government & community planning, diversity, team building & conflict management, education, legal system and health, human services & housing. There are two field trips - local history & heritage and recreation & tourism. The final session will focus on "Putting Leadership to Work." The Class of 2012 will graduate May 24, 2012.
If you'd like to participate in the class click here for more information. The deadline to register is July 29. |
| Governor Signs Fair Share | | |
PA Chamber members' No. 1 legal reform priority now law
Flanked by state lawmakers and representatives of the business, health-care and local government communities, Gov. Tom Corbett signed into law legislation (S.B. 1131) to re-enact the Fair Share Act.
The official bill-signing ceremony took place before hundreds of supporters and onlookers in the Capitol Rotunda and before a large media contingent.
Repealing the unfair legal doctrine of joint and several liability was one of PA Chamber members' top legislative priorities this session, and was a priority for the governor and legislative leaders as well.
Speaking at the ceremony, Corbett called it a historic day for Pennsylvania, and stressed the importance of the Fair Share Act to Pennsylvania's overall job creation efforts and economic competitiveness.
PA Chamber Vice President Gene Barr was asked by the Corbett administration to speak at the event. Barr stressed the benefits to consumers, job creators, doctors, hospitals and local communities of the Fair Share Act, and thanked the coalition of business, health-care, and local government organizations, and chambers.
Watch it now!
We thank Senator Eichelberger and Representative Fleck for supporting the Fair Share Act. |
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2011-12 State Budget Highlights: DCED | | |
Among the changes included in the 2011-12 state budget was a 60 percent reduction in spending for so-called "walking around money," money allocated to lawmakers for special projects in their legislative districts. The significant reduction in funding will save taxpayers about $70 million.
Changes within the Department of Community and Economic Development were made to focus on targeted economic investments. A more streamlined DCED is designed to offer easier access to funding programs and respond more efficiently to the needs of business.
"We are creating a department that is a partner, not an adversary of business and will help businesses identify the financial and technical support they may need locally, regionally and at the state level," DCED Press Secretary Steve Kratz said. "We will continue evaluating our programs to become even more efficient and customer focused."
Kratz said DCED plans to move forward with the Liberty Financing Authority in the fall. The department will continue meeting with members of the business community, economic development organizations and legislators to successfully create a one-stop-shop for businesses looking to invest in Pennsylvania.
"Allowing businesses to navigate state government in a timely fashion brings more jobs and increased economic growth to the Commonwealth now, when we need it most," he said.
Under the new budget, the Research and Development Tax Credit is capped at $55 million, an increase of $15 million; the Film Tax Credit is capped at $60 million, a $15 million cut; and the Job Creation Tax Credit is capped at $10.1 million, a $12. 4 million reduction.
A 2011-12 budget spreadsheet is available here.
Information on education funding by school district is available here.
Hear more about the state budget by attending our July 21 Coffee Connection. Click here for details. |
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Beware of emails claiming to be from IRS | | |
Bogus email scams are resurfacing, including one involving payments allegedly rejected by the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System. The email has a link that may download malicious software.
Information on what to do if you receive a suspicious IRS-related communication is available on IRS.gov. |
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