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Last Chance to Register to Meet With Large Businesses

ymartin — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:50:06 +0000

In order to encourage local buying, the Chamber has planned a “Business Connection” program aimed at bringing local buyers and sellers together. This event is the perfect opportunity for large businesses to meet with sales representatives without the hassle of scheduling long meetings that interfere with daily activities.

Reservations are currently being taken for sales representatives who will meet one-on-one with representatives from selected businesses to discuss purchasing needs. This will introduce purchasers to suppliers – in their own back yard – who may offer better products and pricing than currently received.

The “Business Connection” program will be held April 27 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Comfort Inn, Huntingdon. Anyone interested in learning more about this event should contact the Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce at (814) 643-1110 or visit www.huntingdonchamber.com. This event is being offered in partnership with the Huntingdon County CareerLink and with sponsorship from the Comfort Inn Huntingdon.

Businesses in our region currently spend $7.4 million a day outside our region. We’re doing our best to create valuable connections that will help to retain more of our local money so that we may enjoy the economic development advantages that result.

Click here for additional information and the sales opportunity invitation.

Candidate School

ymartin — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:33:50 +0000

Whether you’ve been seriously thinking about running for public office or just want to check out what it takes, the Pennsylvania Chamber is pleased to present the Candidate School from 8:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30 at the PA Chamber offices, 417 Walnut St. in Harrisburg.

This unique bipartisan forum is designed for men and women from both political parties interested in running for public office, and will provide the insight and knowledge you need to successfully enter the political arena.

The program includes an overview of Pennsylvania’s campaign finance laws, and tips on developing your campaign message from top campaign advisors. During a lunchtime legislative panel discussion, former state lawmakers will present a no-holds-barred look at what it’s really like to hold public office, both from a professional and personal perspective.

Officials from the state Republican and Democratic parties will also speak to the group about their respective expectations for candidates.

Want to run for office? What are you waiting for?

The fee to attend is $25 for PA Chamber members and non-members, and includes lunch. The program will run from 8:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. The complete agenda is available here.

For your convenience, you may register online, or contact Jim Willshier at jwillshier@pachamber.org or 717 720-5471.

Central PA Regional Expo

ymartin — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:32:15 +0000

The Central PA Regional Business & Industry Expo is EXPANDING, again!
Due to popular demand, the Central PA Regional Business & Industry Expo has expanded beyond the 168 booths they had available! So it