Archive for January, 2011

January 27 “State of the County” Address

January 20th, 2011

The Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Coffee Connection featuring the “State of the County” Address on Thursday, January 27, 2011 from 7:45-9:00 a.m. at the Huntingdon Country Club.

Huntingdon County Commissioners Connie Kough Pittenger and William Hoover will update attendees on Huntingdon County activities and plans. Commissioner Dean Fluke has not confirmed his participation.  A brief question and answer period will follow the Commissioners’ remarks.

This Coffee Connection is sponsored by Penn Highlands Community College. PHCC President, Dr. Walter Asonevich will give a brief update on the Huntingdon County Campus. 

JC Blair Company Care Business After Hours

January 18th, 2011

The Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce is hosting its first Business After Hours event of 2011 at  J. C. Blair Memorial Hospital as they offer a look into their new Company Care Occupational Health Program which is a comprehensive occupational health program offered to all area employers. The program is designed to give employers more control over workers’ compensation costs and help ensure that minimal employee time is lost. They also offer a variety of employee health services to keep your workforce healthy.

Preserving Old Houses: A Timely Idea

January 6th, 2011

 A workshop on “Preserving Old Houses” is being organized by the Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce Main Street/Community Improvement Committee in cooperation with the Huntingdon County Historical Society and Huntingdon County Planning and Development Department.  Scheduled for February 9, 2011 at 6:30 PM, the workshop will focus on the conservation of older homes and the preservation of design elements which enhance the value of these homes. According to Main Street /Community Improvement Committee Chair, Richard Stahl, the workshop should be valuable to building contractors and home owners, particularly those planning major home remodeling projects.