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Bedford County Chamber of Commerce MARCH 2019 Newsletter/Monthly Mailer

IN THIS ISSUE

2 Home, Garden & Lifestyle Show Opportunities 3 Foundation Focus: Community Reading Day 5th Grade Career Fair, Youth Leadership Summit 4 Women in Business Conference Keynotes Announced

(Sponsorship, Vendor Registration Insert) 5 First Thursday Networking Breakfasts Fourth Friday Healthy U Lunch Series 6 Business After Hours, Business Celebrations Bedford County: it’s Your Business Podcast 7 Chamber Event & Meeting Calendar Founder’s Circle Member Recognition

he 2019 election season is underway, and the

Bedford County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to

present a series of Candidate Forums in preparation for

the May 21st Primary.

The Government: It’s Your Business Informed Voter

Series will feature three events: a Judge Candidates

Breakfast Forum: Friday, March 29th; a Breakfast Forum

for Candidates for County Offices such as District

Attorney, Sheriff, Prothonotary, etc.: Friday, April 26th;

and the County Commissioner Candidates Luncheon

Forum on Monday, May 6th.

All three events will be hosted by the Bedford Elks

Country Club and will be moderated by Marty Malone,

Chair of the Chamber’s Government Affairs Committee.

Chamber members are invited to submit questions for the

committee to consider. You may email your suggested

questions to: [email protected].

Sponsorships are available for each Candidates Forum or

for the series. For more information, see the flier inside

this newsletter or call the Chamber office: 814.623.2233.

March 29th

Judge Candidates

Forum

www.BedfordCountyChamber.com

April 26th

County Offices Candidates Forum

May 6th

Commissioners Candidates Forum

WWW.BEDFORDCOUNTYCHAMBER.COM

Limited Exhibit Space Still Available for HGL Show, April 6-7

April 6 & 7 Bedford County Fairgrounds

Opportunities Available Sponsor, Exhibit

Volunteer

Call 623-2233

ndoor exhibit opportunities are now extremely limited for the 2019 Home, Garden and Lifestyle Show: Saturday & Sunday, April 6th and 7th at the Bedford County Fairgrounds. The show, which takes place both inside Jordan Hall and on the grounds around the building is the Chamber’s signature welcome-spring trade show, which draws more than 1,500 guests through-out the weekend. It’s an excellent chance for businesses to make connections with potential customers, who attend the show looking for ideas from local experts for home improvement projects, warm-weather recreation, and more. The family-friendly event in-cludes food truck refreshments, children’s activities, Friends of Shawnee Outdoor Experience and demonstrations including grilling workshops by Lifestyle sponsor, Homewood at Spring House Estates. Additional sponsors to date include Garden Sponsor Stoneham’s Motorsports, John Deere Show Sponsor West Central Equipment, Cub Cadet Test Drive

Challenge Sponsor Hines Equipment, Heating Sponsor Shaffer’s Bottled Gas and media partners, the Bedford Gazette, WJAC, Everything Bedford County and Cessna Broadcasting. Family-oriented activities will include a Saturday EGGstravaganza by Real Life Church, as well as live music by Route 869; the Bedford Speedway Race Car Show and Test and Tune live practice will highlight Sunday’s schedule, with live folk music by Coltt Winter Lepley (weather permitting.) Excellent sponsorship and outdoor exhibit opportunities are still

available for the 2019 show; bene-fits include significant marketing exposure through the Chamber’s multi-media campaign including TV, radio, direct mail, display marketing, email, web and social media, featuring show mascot, Handyman Rusty. The Chamber would be glad to customize a sponsorship oppor-tunity for your business to be part of our largest public/consumer event of the year.

Call Kellie or Cara to discuss HGL Show opportunities:

814-623-2233


he Bedford County Chamber (Education) Foundation is planning a series of spring semester events to benefit thousands of students in the Bedford County region.

2019 marks the 20th anniversary of Community Reading Day and an expansion of the long-running program through a partnership with the Federated Library System of Bedford County. Volunteers from the business community will read to students in Pre-K through third grades on April 23rd, sharing with them the value of literacy as well information about their career paths. Businesses may participate as a sponsor of books, bookmarks or as readers. The Foundation is specifi-cally seeking entrepreneurs to read a specially-chosen book, What to do with an Idea. Please call Rick Smith at the Chamber office for details on how to be involved with this event.

The second annual Fifth Grade Career Field Day Hosted by Shawnee State Park is planned for May 9th (with a rain date of May 10th.) In the event’s inaugural year, students took part in a circuit of career stations and activities, giving them exposure to many industries, including health care, hospitality, logistics, law enforcement, media, technology and so much more. The day’s programming is limited only by the imaginations of the par-ticipating businesses.

“We are so proud to work with amazing community leaders who inspire students with many career possibilities,” said Chamber CEO Kellie Goodman Shaffer. “We hope to expose them at a young age to the many opportunities for a bright future in Bedford County.”

The Youth Leadership Bedford County program has expanded in recent years to reach more 10th grade students through a Youth Leadership Summit.

Students, chosen by their school faculty and administration, come together for a day of visioning and team building through interaction with community leaders. The Summit is designed to empower students to become servant leaders, to make a positive difference in their communities, and to foster pride in Bedford County. Sponsorships are available for this program, being planned for May. Businesses may also support the traditional YLBC program by sponsoring a student’s tuition. The Foundation is also pre-senting the second annual Student Entrepreneur Contest, with finals planned for May. To learn more about ways to be part of these and other valuable programs of the Bedford County Chamber Foundation, contact Kellie Goodman Shaffer at the Chamber office: 623-2233.

Gwen Querry of Bedford Candies Reads to 2nd Graders During the 2018 Community Reading Day

SSG Chris Clark of the Army National Guard with Students at the 2018 Career Field Day

2018 Career Field Day

2018 Youth Leadership Summit

Chamber Foundation Programs Impact Hundreds of Bedford County Students: Literacy, Leadership, Career Exploration & Workforce Development Initiatives


Linda Moss President, PA Power Companies

FirstEnergy Corp

Corporate Trailblazers to Highlight Conference

2019 Conference Friday, May 17th

At the Omni Bedford Springs Resort

Sponsorships, Exhibit Space Available Registration Now Open

Call for Info or to RSVP: 623-2233 Or visit our website.

Jan Fisher President

UPMC Altoona, UPMC Bedford

he Bedford County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to an-nounce the keynote speakers for the 2019 Women in Business Conference, to be held Friday, May 17th at the Omni Bedford Springs Resort. Headlining the 6th annual conference will be UPMC Altoona, UPMC Bedford President Jan Fisher providing the featured breakfast presentation, and FirstEnergy Corp President of Pennsylvania Power Companies Linda Moss serving a the keynote speaker for the luncheon. “We are thrilled to welcome these two very accomplished leaders to our Conference,” said Chamber President-CEO Kellie Goodman Shaffer. “Ms. Fisher and Ms. Moss are both exceptional role models, and we look forward to hearing them share their inspiring stories with an audience of professionals, both men and women, from throughout the region.” The Conference also includes breakout sessions (to be announced soon) as well as sponsor and exhibitor opportunities, networking, attendee gift bags and much more. A special room rate of $129 for Thursday, May 16th is available by calling Omni Reservations at 1-800-THE-OMNI. Sponsorship and Exhibitor opportu-nities are now available and registra-tion is open. Full-day registration is $199 per person (Chamber members receive a $30 discount and an early-bird dis-count of $20 is available for paid registrations through March 30th.) A breakfast-only ($49) and lunch-only ($59) registrations are also available for Chamber members and include attendee gift bags. For more information or to register, call 814-623-2233 or visit us online.


The Chamber is pleased to offer the HEALTHY U. lunch series in partnership with Allegany College of Maryland and ProCare Fitness Bedford. ACM Nutritionist Kathy Thompson and ProCare Fitness Bedford owner Blair Leydig share their knowledge and passion of health and wellness for the betterment of you and your business. Each session includes a presentation and resources concerning various aspects of nutrition and fitness, including understanding food labels, brain health, gut health, body-weight (no equipment) exercises, warm-ups, stretching and much more. Each participant will have the chance to create their own personalized nutrition and fitness plans. ACM Nursing students provide added value with vital statistics checks throughout the series. Cost for Chamber members to attend each lunch program is $35 per person, or pre-register for the remaining two sessions for just $60. For more information or to register, call 623-2233, or visit the Chamber website.

4th Fridays Lunch Series 2 Parts Remain:

March 22 April 26

11:30 am - 2:00 pm ProCare Fitness Bedford

Guests Value Monthly Networking Breakfasts

Make new connections among the business community while enjoying a delicious gourmet breakfast buffet on the first Thursday of each month. The Chamber is proud to present this

new networking opportunity in partnership

with sponsor, First Peoples Community

Federal Credit Union and our host,

Homewood at Spring House Estates.

Breakfasts begin at 7:45am with delicious,

new buffet offerings for each session.

Facilitated networking allows for a brief

introduction of all attendees - bring your

business cards to exchange with fellow

guests! Sponsorships are also available for

added exposure and benefits for your busi-

ness. Call the Chamber to learn more or

RSVP. Online registration is also available:

www.BedfordCountyChamber.com

First Thursday Networking Breakfasts

Hosted by:

Sponsored by:

JOIN US:

March 7th

April 4th - May 2nd

June 6th - Aug 1st

Sept 5th - Oct 3rd

Nov 7th - Dec 5th

March 7th Menu Bacon wrapped egg cups

Scrambled eggs Sausage

Breakfast potatoes Waffles w/ strawberry glaze

Yogurt, Coffee and Juice

Demos by Blair Leydig of ProCare Fitness Bedford


Do You Have Something to Celebrate? The Chamber is glad to help!

Ribbon Cuttings, Anniversaries (1, 5, 10, 15, etc. years…) Groundbreakings, Key Exchanges… just call Cara to schedule your celebration: 814.623.2233 and look for upcoming events celebrating local businesses in Chamber correspondence and communications including emails, website, social media and newsletters.

Check out the Chamber’s new Podcast,

produced in partnership with Headline

Marketing and Communications.

Now available on the Chamber and

HMC websites as well as itunes and

Google Play, the monthly programs

celebrate interesting people,

companies, activities and events of

the Bedford County region.

Sponsorships are now available for

this exciting new project by calling

HMC Rep Deanna Weaverling at

814-285-1235.

Business

After Hours

Thursday, March 28th

5:00-7:00 p.m.

At Bedford Candies

In Downtown Bedford (4:45pm Ribbon Cutting

in Celebration of the NEW Rita’s Italian Ice!)

$6 for Chamber Members (Free with some

Membership Levels)

~~~~~ Please register by March 26th

Call to RSVP: 623-2233 Or Register online

BedfordCountyChamber.com

Congratulations to the dedicated group of servant leaders who worked so hard to make Chestnut Ridge Wellness & Fitness project a reality. The Chamber was proud to celebrate this labor of love with a Valentine’s Day Ribbon Cutting. The non-profit fitness center offers 24/7 access to cardio and weight equipment as well as physical therapy services though the Chang Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber.

Learn more on Facebook or online:

https://crwellness.fit


MEETING DATES TO NOTE

Executive Committee Tues. March 5 - 8am - Russell House

Government Affairs Tues. March 5—10am—Russell House

Chamber Ambassadors Fri. March 8—12pm—Stooges

HGL Show Committee Mon. March 11—3pm—Russell House

Special Events Tues. Mar. 12 —8:30am— Russell House

Chamber Board of Directors Wed. Mar. 13—7:45am—Russell House

Chamber Foundation Board

Thurs. Mar. 21 - 7:30am - Russell House

YLBC Advisory Committee Mon. Mar. 18—8am—BCTC

BASICS Committee Thurs. Mar. 21 - 8:15am - Russell House Or Via Conference Call: 814-631-1699

Room: 1300 / Password: 1300

LBC Advisory Fri. March 22 - 8am - Russell House

~~~ For more information on becoming

involved with a committee, or to register for Chamber events, call: 814-623-2233

Or visit BedfordCountyChamber.com

UPCOMING EVENTS March 1 Women in Business Winter Luncheon 11:30a-2p Pigeon Hill Studios March 7 First Thursday Networking Breakfast 7:45am Homewood at Spring House Estates

March 7 Parolee/Re-Entry Employment Roundtable 1:00pm Russell House March 21 New Office Open House 5-7pm Community Foundation for the Alleghenies 216 Franklin St. Suite 400—Johnstown, PA March 22 Healthy U. Lunch Series 11:30-2 ProCare Fitness Bedford March 28 Business After Hours at Bedford Candies 5-7pm (4:45pm Ribbon Cutting for Rita’s Italian Ice)

NEW IRELAND Themed Challenge! By Appointment Daily (Except holidays)

Call to Schedule, Call: 623-2233

Special Thanks to Our Founder’s Circle Members:


Bedford County Chamber of Commerce 203 S. Juliana Street - Bedford, PA 15522 Phone: 814-623-2233 - Fax: 814-623-6089 Email: [email protected] Website: www.BedfordCountyChamber.com

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