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Gardners Candies
Business After Hours
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Click here for details
Identity Theft: How to Protect Yourself and How to Deal
Thursday, October 25, 2012
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Comfort Inn, Huntingdon
Click here for event details
Job Seeker
Symposium
Thursday, November 8, 2012
9:00 a.m. - noon
Smithfield Fire Hall
Click here for event details
Brookmere Winery &
Vineyard Inn
Business After Hours
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Business Tax Reform:
PA GOP House Majority Leader Mike Turzai
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
3:00 p.m.
Education Center, J.C. Blair Health System, Inc.
Small Games of Chance Seminar
Thursday, November 29, 2012
6:30 p.m.
Smithfield Fire Hall
Bailey Building
Business After Hours
Thursday, December 6, 2012
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Winter Blues
Sunday, March 3, 2013
(March 17 blizzard date)
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Huntingdon Country Club
Huntingdon County Home & Outdoor Show
May 3, 4 & 5, 2013
Huntingdon County Fairgrounds
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Contact Us
Yvonne Martin
President & CEO
Mike Balchin
Membership Director
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"Where in the County is the Huntingdon Chamber?"
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The Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce and HUNNY 106 have teamed up to present "Where in the County is the Huntingdon Chamber?" Each day, Membership Director Mike Balchin will be at a different location and call in during the HUNNY 106 morning show and give 3 clues to the location. The first person to call with the correct location will win a prize from that location. Where in the County is the Huntingdon Chamber will take place from October 15th through the 19th and then October 29th through November 2nd.
The promotion quickly found 10 locations for the two weeks and has been going great so far. Business are enjoying the different approach to marketing their business and having fun at the same time. With the reception that this first attempt has seen, we will most likely do this again at a later time.
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| Bigger & Better Directory - Better Advertising Opportunity | | The Chamber is working once again with Barash Media to develop our Membership Directory and Business Guide. We're excited this year to offer you larger ads at the same price as the smaller ones, since our publication has increased in size from 9 x 6 to 8 1/2 x 11. We are also now including a community profile and are adding the editorial sections -
Business and Industry
Health and Humane Services
Education
Real Estate
Dining, Shopping & Lodging
If you are interested in advertising please contact Barash Media at 238-5051. Members who advertise in the directory will be contacted later by the Chamber and offered the opportunity to advertise on www.huntingdonchamber.com at the cost of $25 for the entire year.
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| Join us on the Adventure of a Lifetime - Visit China | | |
The Chamber is once again offering a trip to China. The trip includes round trip bus transportation to JFK, round trip air transportation directly from JFK International Airport to China, 4 and 5 star hotels, three meals each day, sightseeing, a deluxe tour bus, fluent English-speaking tour guides and entrance fees. Sights include the Great Wall, Tian An Men Square, the Forbidden City, Ming Tombs, the Summer Palace, Lingering Garden, Yu Garden, Lingyin Temple, a boat cruise on the West Lake, and a visit to the Bund. Shanghai, Beijing, Suzhou and Hangzhou will be visited. The trip cost is $2,199 (double occupancy).
New this year, an optional side trip is being offered to Xi'an. Travelers who choose this option will visit the Big Wild Geese Pagoda, the Terra-Cotta Warriors at the Tomb of the First Emperor of Qin Dynasty, the Huaqing Hot Spring Park and Banpo Museum, a preserved pre-historic caveman site. The cost of the side trip is $500 per person.
Here's what a couple of the people who took the trip when we offered it in November 2011 had to say. "The Chamber of Commerce China trip was fantastic. It was educational, inspiring, I would even say life-changing. The history, sights, sounds, and culture of China are so excitingly different from what we are used to. I was moved to appreciate and contrast aspects of China and of the USA. The tour was packed with activity, the accommodations were first rate, and the guides were excellent. I definitely recommend the trip." - Margo Fuiek "In November 2011 my wife and I took the Chamber of Commerce China trip. What an awesome experience! Yes the flight was very long, but well worth it. We were on the go throughout the trip, visiting historical sites, seeing the local culture, shopping at the exotic sales venues and enjoying the pace of China. Our accommodations were all five star and excellent. All meals were tasty and held our interest. Our guides spoke fluent English and were receptive to our questions and comments. We especially enjoyed the Great Wall, The Summer Palace, The Humble Administrator's Garden and the ride on the Mag-Lev train. The trip was a great value and we'd recommend it to anyone who wants a not-to-be missed China adventure." -Clair Kenyon Click here for details. The deadline to register is December 21.
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Hauntingdon 2012 - Visit if you Dare
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This year marks the 4th annual return of Hauntingdon - a series of Halloween and harvest-themed events held during the month of October. The purpose is to turn our "Coolest Small Town" into the "Ghoulest Small Town," and let locals and tourists alike know about all of the fun fall activities in Huntingdon County. Click here to go to www.huntingdonchamber.com to download the 2012 events flyer.
Bring your family and friends to enjoy the festivities - if you dare! While you're here, please visit the restaurants, shops, attractions, and historic sites of Hauntingdon County, PA. The major sponsors of Hauntingdon 2012 are Fairfield Inn & Suites and Ghosts and Goblins at Lincoln Caverns.
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Community Improvement Award Features New Categories
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Community Improvement Award Features New Categories
Nominations are being sought for the 8th annual Huntingdon County Community Improvement Award, recognizing excellence in development. Awards will be considered in the following categories: New Construction, Preservation, Community Spirit, and Special Merit. The award is jointly sponsored by the Huntingdon County Planning Commission and the Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce, with financial support from Kish Bank.
The award program seeks to recognize excellence in development based on both visual or design elements and environmental impact of the project. Judges will focus on enhancement of the attractiveness of Huntingdon County, compatibility with the site and environment, creativity in design, innovation, and enhancement in the quality of life. Finally, projects will be rated on the basis of sustainability.
Award categories include:
* New Construction Category includes any type of new construction, residential, commercial or public/non-profit.
* The Preservation Category includes the restoration, preservation and/or rehabilitation of buildings of all types.
* The Community Spirit Category includes the recognition of individuals and organizations that have made a significant contribution to Huntingdon County in the field of community development.
* A Special Merit Award may be made for projects, persons or groups that demonstrate outstanding achievement on their own merits.
Details on the Community Improvement Award are being administered by the Chamber's Community Improvement Committee, chaired by Richard Stahl, County Planning Director. Nominations are due at the Chamber office by November 30, 2012 with detailed applications due February 1, 2013. The nominations are judged by the Planning Commission, with awards being presented at the Huntingdon County Planning Commission's Annual Meeting in March 2013. Nomination forms may be obtained from either the Chamber or County Planning and Development Department or by clicking here.
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South Central PA Business Continuity Conference
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The South Central PA Task Force will hold a Regional Business Continuity Conference on Friday, November 9, 2012, at the C. Ted Lick Wildwood Conference Center, which is located on the campus of Harrisburg Area Community College in Harrisburg, PA.
The one-day conference is FREE.
This is the second year for the business continuity conference. More than 120 business leaders from South Central PA and beyond, representing organizations ranging in size from less than 50 to more than 250 employees, attended the conference in 2011. We believe providing this level of education at the local level directly increases business resiliency in the region.
This year's conference will feature both basic business continuity sessions for those new to business continuity planning and advanced sessions for organizations who
have established business continuity programs.
Space is limited. Lunch is provided. Pre-registration is required and seating is on a "first come, first served" basis.
Click here for additional details.
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