Archive for November, 2009

Holiday Open House at the Raystown Lake Region Visitors Center

November 24th, 2009

December 9, 1-8 p.m.

The Huntingdon County Visitors Bureau is partnering with Huntingdon County United Way, the US Army Corps of Engineers, The Friends of Raystown Lake, JB Tree Farms, local groups and the member businesses of the Huntingdon County Visitors Bureau to hold an open house at the Raystown Lake Region Visitors Center on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 from 1-8 p.m.

In the true spirit of the season, they will be asking the community to help decorate a money tree in support of the Huntingdon County United Way annual fundraising campaign. They hope to collect $1,000 or more to donate to United Way by trimming the Christmas tree donated by JB Tree Farms.

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Marcellus Shale Workforce Forum – December 7 & 8, 2009 – Blair County Convention Center

November 23rd, 2009

Marcellus Shale has the potential to significantly affect business activity, workforce needs, and employment opportunities in Pennsylvania and surrounding states. The Marcellus Shale Education and Training Center (MSETC), Direct Workforce Needs Assessment of 14 Pennsylvania counties indicated more than 410 people, representing over 150 different occupations, are needed to bring each Marcellus well into production. It also revealed approximately 75% of the new Marcellus workforce would require a high school diploma or specialized certification and 25% of the new workforce will require a 4-year degree. Within the confines of the needs assessment area alone, the planned development of the Marcellus over the next 5-years translates into between 8,500

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UC borrowing climbs; PA Chamber continues call for commonsense reforms

November 20th, 2009

Federal borrowing that will be needed to keep the state’s Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund solvent has climbed to nearly $1.8 billion, according to the Rendell administration.
That amount is about $800,000 more than the nearly $1 billion figure that had earlier been anticipated.

As a member of the state’s UC Advisory Council, the PA Chamber continues to work on a plan to address the insolvency, but the process has reached a stalemate. The business community presented a responsible plan that includes some concessions from employers, and that also includes commonsense reforms that will help reduce future costs. However, organized labor has refused to make concessions of its own or agree to responsible improvements, such as requiring UC recipients to actively search for new employment.

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Community Improvement Award

November 20th, 2009

Nominations are being sought for the fifth annual Huntingdon County Community Improvement Award, recognizing excellence in development. Eligible for the award are new construction or substantial rehabilitation of buildings, subdivisions and land developments. Projects nominated may be residential, commercial or public/non-profit. The award is presented by the Huntingdon County Planning Commission and the Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce, with sponsorship by 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.

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Central PA Regional Business & Industry Expo

November 13th, 2009

Date:	Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Time:	1:30pm – 7:00pm
Location:	Bryce Jordan Center
Street:	127 Bryce Jordan Center
City/Town:	University Park, PA
No comments » Posted in Chamber Events Tags: expo Huntingdon County Healthcare Forum November 3rd, 2009 11/12/2009 3:00 PM TO 5:00 PM Join us as panelists from various healthcare sectors meet with legislators to share struggles they face when doing business. Healthcare is the number one concern of Chamber Members and all aspects need to be addressed in order to improve the system. Confirmed legislators attending are ~ Congressman Bill Shuster Senator John Eichelberger Representative Mike Fleck Click for the event flyer No comments » Posted in Chamber Events Tags: forum Health Care healthcare Page 1 of 212 » Categories Find us on Facebook Recent Activity About What's happening at the Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce. Have you ever wondered what the various committees at the Chamber are working on for you? Or, did you miss last weeks After Hours event or Coffee Connection? Whatever the Chamber sponsored event may be, you will find out what you missed right here at the Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce Blog. Popular Items Marcellus Shale Workforce Forum – December 7 & 8, 2009 – Blair County Convention Center Review of Pennsylvania Fiscal Year 2009-10 State Budget Chamber Appoints Gribble to Board of Directors Huntingdon County Healthcare Forum Local businesses need Facebook Tags After Hours appearance awards beautification blog Board budget Business News Candidate central pa chamber coffee connection committees community improvement downtown energy events expo facade Facebook fund raising goverment grant Gribble healthcare Health Care huntingdon county Leadership LHC local business marcellus shale marketing Masciangelo members PA PA Chamber Ribbon Cutting Savings school social networking taxes Technology US Chamber workforce workshop Links Central Contractor Registration Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce Join the Chamber Other Chamber Blogs PA Chamber Blog PA Chamber News PA Chamber urges House vote to ban 'venue shopping' Legislation would apply successful 2003 reform measure to all civil lawsuits […] PA Chamber President Gene Barr to appear on Pennsylvania Newsmakers TV interview to focus on unemployment compensation, business tax reform […] Bill would streamline permitting process for biz, reduce red tape PA Chamber members support creation of online permitting portal […] Back to Top © 2012 Chamber Blog · Proudly powered by WordPress & Green Park 2 by Cordobo. Valid XHTML 1.0 Transitional \| Valid CSS 3