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What’s In Your Backyard?

For the May session of Leadership McKean, we partnered with the Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau

to attend their Backyard Tour, traveling via coach bus to a number of locations throughout McKean County -

highlighting tourism, recreation, arts, and culture.

The BACC members we visited during the tour included (below, left to right):

Zippo/Case Museum in Bradford

Olde Schoolhouse Village Shoppes in EldredEldred WWII Museum in Eldred

CJ Spirits in Kane

Business After Hours Join us at Pure Tech, 177 Commerce Drive, Lafferty Lane on June 23 from 5-7 pm for June’s Business After Hours. Pure Tech will showcase their new facility in the Lafferty Hollow Industrial Park, complete with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Please join your colleagues at Pure Tech and your business partners at the Chamber for an evening of networking, socializing, and after hours food and drink compliments of Pure Tech.

Ca$h MobThis month, Ca$h Mob willmeet in the Bradford Mall parking lot, Bolivar Drive entrance, at 10 am on June 18. Bring $20 to spend, and your Mobster Card for your June stamp. Additional Mobster Cards will be available. This month we provide you a chance to do a little shopping for Dad! Remember, our Mob events now have one giveaway for every five people in attendance. Bring your friends and family!

Coffee HourEvery Tuesday, from 10-11 a.m., we welcome members and prospects to join us at the Chamber office for Coffee Hour. Come in, have a cup of coffee or tea, and discuss how we can better partner with you to promote and support your business.

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Applications for the 2016-2017 Leadership McKean program will be available this month. If you or someone you know would be interested in participating, contact the Chamber office to request an application.

Brown Bag Workshop Smartphone Solutions for BusinessThursday, June 16th at 12noonBradford Area Chamber of Commerce Office, 121 Main StreetJoin us for this session on business tips using your iPhone or android smartphone. Presented by Jim Wankel of TCC Verizon. Lunch is included in this free workshop. Space is limited, reservations required. Contact the Chamber at 814-368-7115 or [email protected] to reserve your seat.

Who do you know who isn’t a BACC member...yet?Businesses, organizations, and individuals - we partner daily with contacts in all of these categories to fulfill our mission of promoting and supporting the business community. Individual membership is $35 per year and makes a great gift - for retirees, to help stay in touch with what’s happening in the area, or for new graduates to help build connections. Membership for businesses/organizations starts at $125 per year, and provides marketing and promotion benefits, along with networking and other opportunities. For information about membership or to make a referral, contact Tricia at 814-368-7115 or [email protected].

Help us spread the word about the value of membership. The more our membership network grows, the more all members benefit!

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Officers President, Susan Oliphant American Refining Group, Inc.

1st VP, Guy Signor Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems

2nd VP, Ryan Race Northwest Savings Bank

Secretary, Jill BallardUniversity of Pittsburgh at Bradford

Treasurer, Anita DolanOECD - City of Bradford

Past President, Tim Asinger Kessel Construction, Inc.

Board of Directors

Vickie Baker CNB Bank

Brett BoothZippo Manufacturing Company

Gretchen BrahaneyKOA Speer Electronics

Nancy GrahamTin Ceiling Gift Shoppe

Anne HollidayWESB/WBRR

Stephanie Huber Bradford Hospital Foundation

Susan HughesTower FUMC (First United Methodist Church)

Devon Kloss American Refining Group, Inc.

Sam Johnson Bradford Area School District

Colette Roessler Individual Member/Community Volunteer

Dan Williams Williams Insurance Agency

Sharon Yost Walmart

BACC Staff

Kara KennedyExecutive Director

Tricia WiltMembership Coordinator

Pamela MillerEvent Coordinator

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BACC Board of Directors Historic Preservation


In May, we had the pleasure of co-sponsoring a Historic Preservation Workshop - “Show Me the Money: FinancingTools for Historic Building Rehabilitation” - held at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.

This day-long workshop included presentations on: • Your Best Brand: Economic Benefits of Historic Preservation• Introduction to Financial Analysis Tools - How to Calculate the Funding Gap • Using Real Estate Development Finance Tools• Closing the Deal - Taking a Project through the Real Estate Development Process to Actual Implementation • A site visit/tour of the Medical Arts Plaza building

One of the many things we learned throughout the day was that the Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office (PA SHPO) is beginning the multi-year planning process for their next statewide historic preservation plan. A key part of that process is hearing from Pennsylvanians about what matters to them, to learn what the agency can be doing to strengthen our communities through historic preservation. To help them better know what matters to residents in our area, in terms of historic preservation, please take a few minutes and complete their survey found at:www.surveymonkey.com/r/PA_community_connections

Another great resource for those in our area to be aware of is the City of Bradford - Office of Economic and Community Development (OECD) web site, which has recently been updated. Visit www.bradfordpa.org to access a wide variety of information provided by OECD.

Full Circle Complementary TherapyContact: David Monroe Address: 443 East Main StreetPhone: 1-888-767-8493Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.fullcirclereiki.com/Full Circle Complementary Therapy has been helping people relax their way to wellness since 2005. We offer Reiki, which is a natural, holistic energy therapy that helps promote relaxation and an overall feeling of well-being. We believe that through stress reduction and promotion of deep relaxation your body can begin to heal on many levels.

Individual MemberLorie Bradford

Your chamber is growing... Be sure to mark your calendar for these summer events: Lunch in the Square Second Wednesdays June 8th, July 13th, August 10th, September 14th

BCPAC’s Tuesday Tribute Summer Concert Series Tuesdays June 7th and 14th, July 19th and 26th, August 2nd and 9th

American Cancer Society Relay for Life Friday and Saturday, June 17th and 18th

BACC Member Family Cookout Thursday, July 14th

Kids and Cancer Motorcycle Benefit Run Saturday, July 23rd

VFW Auxiliary Annual Dice Run/Ride Saturday, July 30th

Willow Creek Triathlon Saturday, August 6th Big 30 All-Star Charities Classic Saturday, August 6th Festa Italiana Thursday through Saturday, August 11th to 13th

Bradford Wine Walk Saturday, August 13th

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Thursday, July 14th 5:30-8pm

at Mystic Waters Resort Tickets available at the

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Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce 200 Club Raffle

• Only 200 Tickets Sold • 1-$1,000, 2-$500, 2-$300, 2-$200, 15-$100 winners • Ticket Price: $50.00 • Tickets available at BACC or through any Chamber Board of Directors or Staff member. • Drawing held July 14th at Member Family Cookout. • Must be 18 to win. • Do not need to be present to win.

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Hello, everyone. It’s that time of year...the sun is finally peeking through, the school year is coming to an end, and people are gearing up for summer vacation.

For many that means heading to a beach, or traveling to visit family or landmarks around the country, but I’d like to encourage you to also think about those places and things right here in our own area that you might not have visited for a while (if ever!).

In recent months, I’ve had the opportunity to visit some of our local sights - a few, admittedly, for the first time - with both local residents and guests from outside the area. You may have seen articles or Facebook posts about the ELK Charity Challenge, an “Amazing Race” style event that came through our area during this last week of May. Our friends at the Seneca Salamanca Chamber of Commerce put us in touch with ELK staff earlier this year as the race was being planned. When asked what locations in and around Bradford they should consider for their itinerary - with an emphasis on local history and/or offerings unique to the area - we gave them several suggestions and then tagged along for site visits. At each stop, the excitement was contagious, from both our guests and their potential hosts, about the opportunity to share what makes Bradford special.

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Top and middle rows: May’s Business After Hours was hosted by Northwest Bank at their 33 Main Street location in Bradford. Pictured: Sherri Geary, McKean County Economic Development and Jill Ballard, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Institutional Advancement; Francis Ambuske, Bradford Hospital Foundation and Ron Orris, Blaisdell Foundation; Ryan Race of Northwest welcomes George Evans; Julie Marasco, Northwest and Susan Evans; Shannon O’Toole, LaBrozzi Insurance; Northwest’s Shane Oschman, Linda Weidow, Karen Zinsner, Northwest’s Crystal Conner and Bill Weidow, Earth-Works. Bottom row: Veterans Square gazebo in patriotic decor; BACC planters ready for summer; our first Lun¢h Mob Bradford at La Mixteca.

Northwest Bank again ranks highest in customer satisfaction in the Mid- Atlantic Region, according to the J.D. Power 2016 U.S. Retail Banking Satisfaction Study. Conducted quarterly from

April 2015 to January 2016, the study analyzes the overall satisfaction customers have with their retail banking experience based on channel activities, account information, facility, fees, problem resolution and product offerings. Northwest received the highest satisfaction score in the Mid-Atlantic Region, which includes Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. This is the fifth time in seven years that Northwest has received this honor.

The stockholders of Northwest Bancshares, Inc., the parent company of Northwest Bank, elected Mark Paup as a member of its Board of Directors at the company’s Annual Meeting of Stockholderson April 20, 2016. Mr. Paup is President and CEO of Zippo Manufacturing Company and W. R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company. Mr. Paup began his career with Zippo in 1994 as a licensing coordinator, and has since heldpositions as national sales manager, European sales manager, global marketing director and vice president of sales and marketing.

The Education Consortium of the Upper Allegheny has been awarded $480,000 in state funding as part of an effort to provide area residents with access to affordable higher education and new career opportunities for students. Visit www.communityedcenter.com/rrcnorthernpa for information or contact Duane Vicini, the Rural Regional College of Northern PA project manager, at 814-757-5731.

Three long-time University of Pittsburgh at Bradford employees will retire this spring with a total of 86 years of service

to the university. Lizbeth Matz, associate professor of accounting, will retire after 27 years of teaching; Sharie Radzavich, administrative assistant for the Division of Communication and the Arts, will retire with 30 years of service; and Laurel Phillips, director of human resources, will retire with 29 years of service.


Thanks to our wonderful volunteers!

We couldn’t do this without you: June Brown,

Theresa Bond,Maxine Eschrich,

andChris Yeager

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What’s happeningat the Chamber

Brown Bag Workshop - Smartphone Solutions for BusinessThursday, June 16 at 12:00 noon

Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce 121 Main Street, Bradford

Space limited. Reservations required.

Ca$h Mob BradfordSaturday, June 18 at 10:00 a.m.

Bradford Mall Parking Lot, near the Bolivar Drive entrance

Business After Hours Thursday, June 23 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Pure Tech177 Commerce Drive, Lafferty Lane, Bradford

Save the Date - Member Family CookoutThursday, July 145:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Mystic Waters Resort

200 Club Cash RaffleGet your tickets from any BACC Board Member

or at the Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce Office121 Main Street, Bradford

Weekdays 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

BACC Coffee HourTuesdays

10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

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United Way of the Bradford Area recently disbursed $9,505.35 to local organizations through their second quarter Community Innovations and Community Impact grants. Receiving

Community Impact funds were: Bradford YMCA – Kids Fest; CARE for Children – Therapeutic Recreation Summer Day Camp; Bradford Ecumenical Home, Inc. – Senior Health and Wellness Fair; Dickinson Center, Inc. – Summer Activities; Habitat for Humanity – new home build; McKean County Conservation District – Bradford Area School District Arbor Day Celebration/Education; The Salvation Army – utility assistance. The next deadline for applications is July 1, 2016. Both Impact and Innovations applications are available at www.uwbanews.org, the United Way office located at 161 Main Street, or by request at [email protected].

A ribbon cutting was held in May for Bradford EcumenicalHome’s “As I Age” Wall, created in partnership with the United Way of the Bradford Area and the Bradford Family YMCA, where the wall is displayed. As Bradford EcumenicalHome celebrated Older AmericansMonth, Representative Martin Causer also joined them for the ribbon cutting and to share an Older Americans Month Citation.

Kara’s message...continued from page 3 Whether you’re relatively new to the area, hosting family and friends from out of town, or have lived here your whole life, there are great sights worth seeing. Some of the comments I heard during our Leadership McKean group’s travels through the county on the Backyard Tour, organized by the Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau, were “I’ve really taken this for granted,” and “I had no idea this was here!”

I would encourage you to take the time this summer, and year-round, to seek out those local features: our museums, our parks, arts and entertainment, and more. As you take your family through the Eldred WWII Museum or the Penn Brad Oil Museum, you may learn something new. As you explore Rock City Park and the Allegheny National Forest, you’ll encounter incredibleviews and natural wonders. And as you attend local concert or theatre shows, or dine at restaurants that you haven’t tried before, you just may discover some new favorites along the way.

If you’re looking for ideas, visit our BACC member directory on our web site, or stop in to the Chamber office. We’ll be happy to share with you some suggestions for places to explore!


Our continued thanks to our Signature Sponsors for their support of BACC’s annual events: Sharing your message...

Monthly: Remember, each new business member is eligible for one free Chamber News insert or ad during the first year of membership. If you have not used your free insert or ad yet, call 814-368-7115 to reserve a spot for an upcoming month. Weekly: Do you have news, events, or announcements you would like us to include in an upcoming e-blast? Email [email protected] with your info! Any time: Whenever you have exciting news, specials, or events on your Facebook page that you’d like us to share, be sure to let a member of our staff know. Our page reaches more than 5,000 fans, and we’re happy to promote our members to them!

Chapel Ridge has partnered with the United Way of the Bradford Area for the 7th Annual Senior Wellness Fair. The wellness event will take place June 8th from 10am-2pm at 200 St. Francis Drive. Includes interactive health screenings, giveaways, door prizes and lunch. The event is open to the public and admission is free.

The American Cancer Society has announced that this year’s Relay for Life of McKean County will take place June 17th & 18th at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, beginning Friday at noon and ending Saturday at noon. Opening Ceremonies will be held

Friday at 4pm, Survivor Reception at 6pm, Survivor Ceremony at 7pm and Luminaria at 9pm. The 24-hour event will include a wide variety of entertainment, food, family fun and activities.

CASA of McKean County recently held a swearing in ceremony for their new class of trained advocates. Amber Davenport, Amy Bell, Whitney Thomas and Becki Ivancic are the newest advocates to join the CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) program. For more information about CASA of McKean County, visit www.mckeancountypa.org/casa.aspx. Kara

Chamber News Insert Printing

Black/White(1-sided) $40 (2-sided) $60 Colored Paper $13 additional

Color(1-sided) $100 (2-sided) $175 Printing charges are in addition to insert fee of $50/1 or $100/3.

Service Clubs – Weekly Meeting Schedule

Bradford Rotary Club Mondays, Noon, Beefeaters Exchange Club 2nd Monday, 6:30pm, Beefeaters

Bradford Township Lions 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7pm, Lions Club Zonta 2nd Wednesday Noon, Togi’s Blue Room 4th Tuesday 6pm, Togi’s Blue RoomKiwanis Club of Bradford Tuesdays, Noon, Beefeaters

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10 Easy Ways to Increase Sales


6. Be Ruthless What you are not selling is as important as what you are selling. Take a look at products or services that are simply glued to the shelves and get rid of them. Don’t be reluctant to retire certain products or services. One secret to success is being able to detach yourself from the emotion of a business decision. If something is not selling, don’t stock it and don’t waste money marketing it.

7. Open Your Eyes Now is the time to take a look at what your competitors are doing. It is also an excellent time to look at similar businesses in different geographical areas to see how they are trading and to see if lessons can be learned.

8. Raise Awareness You know all about your business, as does your family, but never presume that your target audience does. Think about how you can market your business. Go back to your sales strategy in point 1 and identify your ideal customers and then target them where they are.

Tip: Use events such as Chamber networking events to meet new people and to gain market intelligence.

9. Look the Part When was the last time you looked at your branding? Brandingisn’t just a logo or website. It is everything from auto signatures on email to letterhead to company vehicles. There are many options available to help you get your branding right. There are also examples of how to carry out a brand audit online.

10. Stay in Shape Identify training needs and areas for professional improvement. There’s a good chance your local chamber can help you with training through networking and other learning-based events. They are also a great resource on what your community offers.

Every company needs sales to be successful. In order to do so sales and marketing strategies should be reviewed periodically to ensure they are the most effective for your business.

Brian Cleary is the Chief Executive of Clonmel Chamber of Commerce, one of the largest business services organizations in Ireland. He’s also the past director of Chambers Ireland.

One of the most obvious ways to boost revenue is to make more sales. Here are ten ways you can start doing that today:

1. Do You Have A Sales Strategy? Most businesses think they have a strategy, but they don’t. Now is a good time to develop one. You need to consider who your ideal customer is and what are the products and services that provide the best return for you. Keep it simple and keep referring back to it.

2. Are You Missing Opportunities? You could best sum this up as “preach to the converted.” Your current customers are likely an excellent source for new business. You may have a product or service that they may not know about that might suit their business. Marketing to your current client base should be your first approach.

3. Back to Basics Oftentimes the problem is businesses have veered from their target market and fail to realize it. Take an honest look at what your market is and where you are at the moment. Ask yourself some tough questions, such as: “Have I focused too much on one sector of my business?” or “Have I deviated from my sales strategy and forgotten about my target market?” In struggling economies many businesses survive by “throwing everything at it.” But that’s not a good long-term strategy. It’s time to assess the business and get back to selling the right products to the right customers.

4. Customer is King Simon & Garfunkel knew this 45 years ago when they sang‘Keep the Customer Satisfied.’ In an age when almost anything can be bought or sold online at any time of the day or night by anyone, the need for excellent customer service has never been greater. Some businesses have built their reputations on looking after generations of families. Your business can do that too by ensuring that staff are properly trained and that customers get consistent excellent service every time that they deal with your business.

5. The Price is Right Have you considered how your product or service is priced? What research have you carried out to make sure that it is competitively priced and that overheads and margin are factored in? It is very easy to sell too cheaply just as it is very easy to end up broke.

Our continued thanks to our Signature Sponsors for their support of BACC’s annual events:

June calendar - continuedElectronics Recycling Event 10am 112 Holley Avenue, Bradford, PA PA Clean Ways Electronic Recycling Event. Only one television per carload is allowed. Freon containing devices are $15 each, fluorescent bulbs are $1 each, other items are free. For more information, contact Lisa Keck at 814-368-7170.

Juice Box Heroes 11am Bradford Area Public Library, 67 West Washington Street, Bradford, PA The Bradford Area Public Library would like to invite you to join in for a rockin’ good time with Jim Ronan. Come listen to Mr. Jim as he performs songs that the kids will love to “jump, jive, and wail” to. For more information, contact the Bradford Area Public Library at 814-362-6527.

• YMCA Swimming Camp 9-11am Bradford YMCA, 59 Boylston Street, Bradford, PA Geared toward youth swimmers who would like to develop and improve swimming skills, ages 5-13. Cost is $30/member and $45/non-member. Attendees should bring a snack, drink and extra towel. Call 814-368-6101 to register.• Volleyball Camp 9-11am Bradford YMCA, 59 Boylston Street, Bradford, PA This new camp is designed for kids in middle and high school who want to learn volleyball skills and game strategies. Special guest coaches from Bradford Area High School. Ages 8 and up. Cost is $30/member and $45/non-member. Attendees should bring a snack and drink. Call 814-368-6101 to register.

Toddler Development Playgroup 9-11am Ashley Booth Griffin CARE for Children Center, East Main Street, Bradford, PA For children 24-42 months. Fun activities, outdoor play, and special programs. Children do not have to be enrolled in any of CARE’s Early Learning Programs to attend. For more information, contact CARE for Children at 814-362-4621.

CARE for Children Therapeutic Day Camp Ashley Booth Griffin CARE for Children Center, East Main Street, Bradford, PA CARE for Children therapists and staff have lots of summer fun planned for campers including swimming, adaptive golf, arts and crafts, and more. Camp is open to school-age children who receive therapy services or have been diagnosed with a disability. To register for events, contact CARE for Children at 814-362-4621 or by email at [email protected].

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Chamber Calendar of EventsMarking Period Ends, Early Dismissal, Last Day of School, Graduation 7pm - Bradford Area School District

• Small Indulgence Jewelry Sale 7am-3pm Bradford Regional Medical Center Lobby, 116 Interstate Parkway, Bradford, PA• Understanding the Numbers: Accounting and Financial Analysis for Your Business 8am-4:30pm (7:30am registration) Coudersport Golf Club, 839 Cherry Springs Road, Coudersport, PA No matter the size of your business, the bottom line is, you need to know your numbers! Join us to learn about accounting methods, financial statements and financial analysis. Hands-on exercises, Q&A sessions and group discussion will be incorporated throughout the seminar. Cost is $20 per person. For more information call the Clarion University SBDC at 814-393-2060, toll free at 1-877-292-1843, or email [email protected].

2nd Ward Neighborhood Partnership Project (NPP) - Fix Up and Litter Pick Up 11am 2nd Ward Neighborhood Partnership Program Area, Bradford, PA The NPP is looking for small scale exterior projects at owner occupied homes in the 2nd Ward area to work on this day. Suggestions would be porch repair, painting or landscaping projects. Need a couple projects and volunteers with applicable experience. Will also have supplies for crews to go out and collect litter. Please contact Lisa Keck at 814-368-7170 for additional details or questions.

Blue Angel Psychic Fair with Vendors 10am-7pm (4), 11am-6pm (5) VFW Events Center, 94 Barbour Street, Bradford, PAOpen to public. $5 admission (children under 12 free). Message Gallery both days! Kitchen will be open all day, both days. Healers, readers, aura cameras, mediums, tarot, paranormal, spiritual jewelry, and more! Parking available on Barbour Street in the Stoney North Lot - please use Barbour Street entrance.

Pot-Pot-Pottery! 9:30-11:30am Ceramics Studio, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, 300 Campus Drive, Bradford, PA For students age 10-16. Cost: $89 includes supplies. Students will learn hand building and coil construction and glaze and fire their work to take home. For more information or to register, contact the Division of Continuing Education and Regional Development at 814-362-5078 or [email protected].

OSHA Compliance and Frequently Asked Questions 9am-12noon (8:30 am registration) McKean County Redevelopment & Housing Authority, 415 West Main Street, Smethport, PA If OSHA were to show up at your door today, would you be prepared for an inspection? Are you certain that you are doing everything possible to minimize workplace accidents and injuries? If you are unsure or answered no to either of these questions, this seminar is for you! Cost is $20 per person. Call the Clarion University SBDC at 814-393-2060, toll free at 1-877-292-1843, or email: [email protected].

• Toddler Development Playgroup 9-11am Ashley Booth Griffin CARE for Children Center, East Main Street, Bradford, PA For Children 24-42 months. Fun activities, outdoor play, and special programs. Children do not have to be enrolled in any of CARE’s Early Learning Programs to attend. • Nursing Career Fair 2-5pm Bradford Ecumenical Home, Inc., St. Francis Drive, Bradford, PA Open interviews for RN’s, LPN’s and CNA’S to join Bradford Ecumenical Home’s team of care professionals. For more information, contact Bradford Ecumenical Home, Inc. at 814-368-5648.

• Lunch in the Square 11:30am–1pm Veterans Square, Downtown Bradford, PA Enjoy menus from various Bradford restaurants, live musical entertainment, and fun. Open to the public.• YWCA Leader Luncheon 12pm Mukaiyama University Room, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, 300 Campus Drive, Bradford, PAAnnual Leader Luncheon honoring Jeanie Satterwhite, Leader, and Brooke-Kane Walker, Young Leader. • 7th Annual Senior Health and Wellness Fair 10am-2pm Chapel Ridge, 200 St. Francis Drive, Bradford, PA This is a great opportunity to showcase your services by offering hands on testing with immediate feed back to participants. For more information, contact Bradford Ecumenical Home at 814-368-5648.

CARE for Children Therapeutic Day Camp Ashley Booth Griffin CARE for Children Center, East Main Street, Bradford, PA CARE for Children therapists and staff have lots of summer fun planned for campers including swimming, adaptive golf, arts and crafts, and more. Camp is open to school-age children who receive therapy services or have been diagnosed with a disability. To register for events contact CARE for Children at 814-362-4621 or by email at [email protected].

• Leadership McKean Graduation• Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce - Office Closed

• Youth Writing Spectacular 9-11:30am Room 158, Sport and Fitness Center, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, 300 Campus Drive, Bradford, PA This creative writing camp is for young writers who want to develop their talent and passion for writing fiction, nonfiction and poetry. On the evening of the last day you will sit in our author’s chair and share your work with fellow writers, friends and family at the “Open Mic” Celebration from 6-8 PM June 16 in the Harriett B. Wick Chapel. Students should bring snacks for breaks. Cost is $79 for the first camper and $69 for each additional child. Ages 9-14. For more information or to register, contact the Division of Continuing Education and Regional Development at 814-362-5078 or [email protected]• Sport & Splash 9-11am Bradford YMCA, 59 Boylston Street, Bradford, PA Ages 5-13 years. The YMCA Sport & Splash camp will offer friendly competition, skill development, swimming and most importantly...fun. Cost is $30/members & $45/non-members per camp. Attendees should bring a snack and drink. Call 814-368-6101 to register.

• Toddler Development Playgroup 9-11am Ashley Booth Griffin CARE for Children Center, East Main Street, Bradford, PA For Children 24-42 months. Fun activities, outdoor play, and special programs. Children do not have to be enrolled in any of CARE’s Early Learning Programs to attend. • Ken Waldman Music & Storytelling 11am and 1pm Bradford Area Public Library, 67 West Washington Street, Bradford, PA In partnership with the Bradford Area School District, the library will be welcoming Ken Waldman for two performances.

Healthcare Finance 101 7:45am The Bradford Club, 32 Boylston Street, Bradford, PA This session will provide an easy to understand overview of the manner in which hospitals are reimbursed and paid for their services. It will also highlight the challenging financial environment faced by BRMC and hospitals everywhere. Presentations begin at 8:15am and conclude by 9:00am, breakfast buffet included in presentation. For more information, contact BRMC at 814-368-4143.

• Board of Trustees Meeting 5pm Bradford Area Public Library, 67 West Washington Street, Bradford, PA• CARE for Children Therapeutic Day Camp Ashley Booth Griffin CARE for Children Center, East Main Street, Bradford, PA CARE for Children therapists and staff have lots of summer fun planned for our campers including swimming, adaptive golf, arts and crafts, and more. Camp is open to school-age children who receive therapy services or have been diagnosed with a disability. To register for events contact CARE for Children at 814-362-4621 or by email at [email protected].

Teen Book Club 5-6pm Bradford Area Public Library, 67 West Washington Street, Bradford, PA

Relay For Life of McKean County Begins Friday at 12noon and ends Saturday at 12noon University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, 300 Campus Drive, Bradford, PA Opening ceremonies will be held Friday at 4pm, Survivor Reception at 6pm, Survivor Ceremony at 7pm and Luminaria Ceremony at 9pm. Please join in for entertainment, food, family fun and activities during this 24-hour event.

• Ca$h Mob Bradford 10am Meet in the Bradford Mall Parking Lot - near the Bolivar Drive entrace. Bring $20 to spend and your mobster card for your June stamp. Shop for that special Father’s Day gift!• Downtown Bradford Fathers’ Day Cookout For more information, contact Chelsea Schwab, Main Street Manager, at 814-598-2646.

Model Warship Combat Nationals Willowdale Duck Pond, West Washington Street, Bradford, PA Radio controlled WWI & WW2 battleships with functioning BB cannons battle on the water to sink the opposing fleet Axis vs Allies. Free event hosted by the International Radio Controlled IRCWCC Warship Combat Club. For more information, contact Nate and Cindy Graham at 814-368-9476 or kd3oh@ yahoo.com.

YMCA Basketball Camp 9-11am Bradford YMCA, 59 Boylston Street, Bradford, PA Whether participants are newcomers to the sport or already skilled, this camp is designed to help young players develop athletically. Special guest coaches will be on hand from Bradford Area High School. Ages 5-13. Cost: $30/member, $45/non-member. Attendees should bring a snack and drink. Call 814-368-6101 to register.

2016 Missoula Children’s Theatre Workshop Bradford Area High School Auditorium, 81 Interstate Parkway, Bradford, PA Workshop June 20-24 (10am-2:30pm), Dress Rehearsal June 25 (10am) and Public Performance June 25 (2pm). 64 spaces available in workshop from ages 7-18. Cost is $100 per student (non refundable and non-transferable). Additional information or questions: call Terri Leven at 814-368-6431.

• Teen Book Club Yard Sale 10am-1:30pm Bradford Area Public Library, 67 West Washington Street, Bradford, PA All proceeds will go towards the Teen Book Club’s June trip to New York City. To donate items to the yard sale, please drop them off at the library, or call 814-362-6527.• Toddler Development Playgroup 9-11am Ashley Booth Griffin CARE for Children Center, East Main Street, Bradford, PA For Children 24-42 months. Fun activities, outdoor play, and special programs. Children do not have to be enrolled in any of CARE’s Early Learning Programs to attend. BACC Business After Hours - Pure Tech 5-7pm Pure Tech, 177 Commerce Drive, Lafferty Lane, Bradford, PA Join us and this month’s Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours host, Pure Tech, for relaxed networking, complimentary beverages and light hors d’oeuvres and a business card drawing. Free and open to the business and professional community. For more information, contact BACC at 814-368-7115.

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10 Easy Ways to Increase Sales


6. Be Ruthless What you are not selling is as important as what you are selling. Take a look at products or services that are simply glued to the shelves and get rid of them. Don’t be reluctant to retire certain products or services. One secret to success is being able to detach yourself from the emotion of a business decision. If something is not selling, don’t stock it and don’t waste money marketing it.

7. Open Your Eyes Now is the time to take a look at what your competitors are doing. It is also an excellent time to look at similar businesses in different geographical areas to see how they are trading and to see if lessons can be learned.

8. Raise Awareness You know all about your business, as does your family, but never presume that your target audience does. Think about how you can market your business. Go back to your sales strategy in point 1 and identify your ideal customers and then target them where they are.

Tip: Use events such as Chamber networking events to meet new people and to gain market intelligence.

9. Look the Part When was the last time you looked at your branding? Brandingisn’t just a logo or website. It is everything from auto signatures on email to letterhead to company vehicles. There are many options available to help you get your branding right. There are also examples of how to carry out a brand audit online.

10. Stay in Shape Identify training needs and areas for professional improvement. There’s a good chance your local chamber can help you with training through networking and other learning-based events. They are also a great resource on what your community offers.

Every company needs sales to be successful. In order to do so sales and marketing strategies should be reviewed periodically to ensure they are the most effective for your business.

Brian Cleary is the Chief Executive of Clonmel Chamber of Commerce, one of the largest business services organizations in Ireland. He’s also the past director of Chambers Ireland.

One of the most obvious ways to boost revenue is to make more sales. Here are ten ways you can start doing that today:

1. Do You Have A Sales Strategy? Most businesses think they have a strategy, but they don’t. Now is a good time to develop one. You need to consider who your ideal customer is and what are the products and services that provide the best return for you. Keep it simple and keep referring back to it.

2. Are You Missing Opportunities? You could best sum this up as “preach to the converted.” Your current customers are likely an excellent source for new business. You may have a product or service that they may not know about that might suit their business. Marketing to your current client base should be your first approach.

3. Back to Basics Oftentimes the problem is businesses have veered from their target market and fail to realize it. Take an honest look at what your market is and where you are at the moment. Ask yourself some tough questions, such as: “Have I focused too much on one sector of my business?” or “Have I deviated from my sales strategy and forgotten about my target market?” In struggling economies many businesses survive by “throwing everything at it.” But that’s not a good long-term strategy. It’s time to assess the business and get back to selling the right products to the right customers.

4. Customer is King Simon & Garfunkel knew this 45 years ago when they sang‘Keep the Customer Satisfied.’ In an age when almost anything can be bought or sold online at any time of the day or night by anyone, the need for excellent customer service has never been greater. Some businesses have built their reputations on looking after generations of families. Your business can do that too by ensuring that staff are properly trained and that customers get consistent excellent service every time that they deal with your business.

5. The Price is Right Have you considered how your product or service is priced? What research have you carried out to make sure that it is competitively priced and that overheads and margin are factored in? It is very easy to sell too cheaply just as it is very easy to end up broke.

Our continued thanks to our Signature Sponsors for their support of BACC’s annual events:

June calendar - continuedElectronics Recycling Event 10am 112 Holley Avenue, Bradford, PA PA Clean Ways Electronic Recycling Event. Only one television per carload is allowed. Freon containing devices are $15 each, fluorescent bulbs are $1 each, other items are free. For more information, contact Lisa Keck at 814-368-7170.

Juice Box Heroes 11am Bradford Area Public Library, 67 West Washington Street, Bradford, PA The Bradford Area Public Library would like to invite you to join in for a rockin’ good time with Jim Ronan. Come listen to Mr. Jim as he performs songs that the kids will love to “jump, jive, and wail” to. For more information, contact the Bradford Area Public Library at 814-362-6527.

• YMCA Swimming Camp 9-11am Bradford YMCA, 59 Boylston Street, Bradford, PA Geared toward youth swimmers who would like to develop and improve swimming skills, ages 5-13. Cost is $30/member and $45/non-member. Attendees should bring a snack, drink and extra towel. Call 814-368-6101 to register.• Volleyball Camp 9-11am Bradford YMCA, 59 Boylston Street, Bradford, PA This new camp is designed for kids in middle and high school who want to learn volleyball skills and game strategies. Special guest coaches from Bradford Area High School. Ages 8 and up. Cost is $30/member and $45/non-member. Attendees should bring a snack and drink. Call 814-368-6101 to register.

Toddler Development Playgroup 9-11am Ashley Booth Griffin CARE for Children Center, East Main Street, Bradford, PA For children 24-42 months. Fun activities, outdoor play, and special programs. Children do not have to be enrolled in any of CARE’s Early Learning Programs to attend. For more information, contact CARE for Children at 814-362-4621.

CARE for Children Therapeutic Day Camp Ashley Booth Griffin CARE for Children Center, East Main Street, Bradford, PA CARE for Children therapists and staff have lots of summer fun planned for campers including swimming, adaptive golf, arts and crafts, and more. Camp is open to school-age children who receive therapy services or have been diagnosed with a disability. To register for events, contact CARE for Children at 814-362-4621 or by email at [email protected].

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What’s happeningat the Chamber

Brown Bag Workshop - Smartphone Solutions for BusinessThursday, June 16 at 12:00 noon

Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce 121 Main Street, Bradford

Space limited. Reservations required.

Ca$h Mob BradfordSaturday, June 18 at 10:00 a.m.

Bradford Mall Parking Lot, near the Bolivar Drive entrance

Business After Hours Thursday, June 23 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Pure Tech177 Commerce Drive, Lafferty Lane, Bradford

Save the Date - Member Family CookoutThursday, July 145:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Mystic Waters Resort

200 Club Cash RaffleGet your tickets from any BACC Board Member

or at the Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce Office121 Main Street, Bradford

Weekdays 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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United Way of the Bradford Area recently disbursed $9,505.35 to local organizations through their second quarter Community Innovations and Community Impact grants. Receiving

Community Impact funds were: Bradford YMCA – Kids Fest; CARE for Children – Therapeutic Recreation Summer Day Camp; Bradford Ecumenical Home, Inc. – Senior Health and Wellness Fair; Dickinson Center, Inc. – Summer Activities; Habitat for Humanity – new home build; McKean County Conservation District – Bradford Area School District Arbor Day Celebration/Education; The Salvation Army – utility assistance. The next deadline for applications is July 1, 2016. Both Impact and Innovations applications are available at www.uwbanews.org, the United Way office located at 161 Main Street, or by request at [email protected].

A ribbon cutting was held in May for Bradford EcumenicalHome’s “As I Age” Wall, created in partnership with the United Way of the Bradford Area and the Bradford Family YMCA, where the wall is displayed. As Bradford EcumenicalHome celebrated Older AmericansMonth, Representative Martin Causer also joined them for the ribbon cutting and to share an Older Americans Month Citation.

Kara’s message...continued from page 3 Whether you’re relatively new to the area, hosting family and friends from out of town, or have lived here your whole life, there are great sights worth seeing. Some of the comments I heard during our Leadership McKean group’s travels through the county on the Backyard Tour, organized by the Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau, were “I’ve really taken this for granted,” and “I had no idea this was here!”

I would encourage you to take the time this summer, and year-round, to seek out those local features: our museums, our parks, arts and entertainment, and more. As you take your family through the Eldred WWII Museum or the Penn Brad Oil Museum, you may learn something new. As you explore Rock City Park and the Allegheny National Forest, you’ll encounter incredibleviews and natural wonders. And as you attend local concert or theatre shows, or dine at restaurants that you haven’t tried before, you just may discover some new favorites along the way.

If you’re looking for ideas, visit our BACC member directory on our web site, or stop in to the Chamber office. We’ll be happy to share with you some suggestions for places to explore!


Our continued thanks to our Signature Sponsors for their support of BACC’s annual events: Sharing your message...

Monthly: Remember, each new business member is eligible for one free Chamber News insert or ad during the first year of membership. If you have not used your free insert or ad yet, call 814-368-7115 to reserve a spot for an upcoming month. Weekly: Do you have news, events, or announcements you would like us to include in an upcoming e-blast? Email [email protected] with your info! Any time: Whenever you have exciting news, specials, or events on your Facebook page that you’d like us to share, be sure to let a member of our staff know. Our page reaches more than 5,000 fans, and we’re happy to promote our members to them!

Chapel Ridge has partnered with the United Way of the Bradford Area for the 7th Annual Senior Wellness Fair. The wellness event will take place June 8th from 10am-2pm at 200 St. Francis Drive. Includes interactive health screenings, giveaways, door prizes and lunch. The event is open to the public and admission is free.

The American Cancer Society has announced that this year’s Relay for Life of McKean County will take place June 17th & 18th at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, beginning Friday at noon and ending Saturday at noon. Opening Ceremonies will be held

Friday at 4pm, Survivor Reception at 6pm, Survivor Ceremony at 7pm and Luminaria at 9pm. The 24-hour event will include a wide variety of entertainment, food, family fun and activities.

CASA of McKean County recently held a swearing in ceremony for their new class of trained advocates. Amber Davenport, Amy Bell, Whitney Thomas and Becki Ivancic are the newest advocates to join the CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) program. For more information about CASA of McKean County, visit www.mckeancountypa.org/casa.aspx. Kara

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Hello, everyone. It’s that time of year...the sun is finally peeking through, the school year is coming to an end, and people are gearing up for summer vacation.

For many that means heading to a beach, or traveling to visit family or landmarks around the country, but I’d like to encourage you to also think about those places and things right here in our own area that you might not have visited for a while (if ever!).

In recent months, I’ve had the opportunity to visit some of our local sights - a few, admittedly, for the first time - with both local residents and guests from outside the area. You may have seen articles or Facebook posts about the ELK Charity Challenge, an “Amazing Race” style event that came through our area during this last week of May. Our friends at the Seneca Salamanca Chamber of Commerce put us in touch with ELK staff earlier this year as the race was being planned. When asked what locations in and around Bradford they should consider for their itinerary - with an emphasis on local history and/or offerings unique to the area - we gave them several suggestions and then tagged along for site visits. At each stop, the excitement was contagious, from both our guests and their potential hosts, about the opportunity to share what makes Bradford special.

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Top and middle rows: May’s Business After Hours was hosted by Northwest Bank at their 33 Main Street location in Bradford. Pictured: Sherri Geary, McKean County Economic Development and Jill Ballard, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Institutional Advancement; Francis Ambuske, Bradford Hospital Foundation and Ron Orris, Blaisdell Foundation; Ryan Race of Northwest welcomes George Evans; Julie Marasco, Northwest and Susan Evans; Shannon O’Toole, LaBrozzi Insurance; Northwest’s Shane Oschman, Linda Weidow, Karen Zinsner, Northwest’s Crystal Conner and Bill Weidow, Earth-Works. Bottom row: Veterans Square gazebo in patriotic decor; BACC planters ready for summer; our first Lun¢h Mob Bradford at La Mixteca.

Northwest Bank again ranks highest in customer satisfaction in the Mid- Atlantic Region, according to the J.D. Power 2016 U.S. Retail Banking Satisfaction Study. Conducted quarterly from

April 2015 to January 2016, the study analyzes the overall satisfaction customers have with their retail banking experience based on channel activities, account information, facility, fees, problem resolution and product offerings. Northwest received the highest satisfaction score in the Mid-Atlantic Region, which includes Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. This is the fifth time in seven years that Northwest has received this honor.

The stockholders of Northwest Bancshares, Inc., the parent company of Northwest Bank, elected Mark Paup as a member of its Board of Directors at the company’s Annual Meeting of Stockholderson April 20, 2016. Mr. Paup is President and CEO of Zippo Manufacturing Company and W. R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company. Mr. Paup began his career with Zippo in 1994 as a licensing coordinator, and has since heldpositions as national sales manager, European sales manager, global marketing director and vice president of sales and marketing.

The Education Consortium of the Upper Allegheny has been awarded $480,000 in state funding as part of an effort to provide area residents with access to affordable higher education and new career opportunities for students. Visit www.communityedcenter.com/rrcnorthernpa for information or contact Duane Vicini, the Rural Regional College of Northern PA project manager, at 814-757-5731.

Three long-time University of Pittsburgh at Bradford employees will retire this spring with a total of 86 years of service

to the university. Lizbeth Matz, associate professor of accounting, will retire after 27 years of teaching; Sharie Radzavich, administrative assistant for the Division of Communication and the Arts, will retire with 30 years of service; and Laurel Phillips, director of human resources, will retire with 29 years of service.


Thanks to our wonderful volunteers!

We couldn’t do this without you: June Brown,

Theresa Bond,Maxine Eschrich,

andChris Yeager

Who do you know who isn’t a BACC member...yet?Businesses, organizations, and individuals - we partner daily with contacts in all of these categories to fulfill our mission of promoting and supporting the business community. Individual membership is $35 per year and makes a great gift - for retirees, to help stay in touch with what’s happening in the area, or for new graduates to help build connections. Membership for businesses/organizations starts at $125 per year, and provides marketing and promotion benefits, along with networking and other opportunities. For information about membership or to make a referral, contact Tricia at 814-368-7115 or [email protected].

Help us spread the word about the value of membership. The more our membership network grows, the more all members benefit!

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Officers President, Susan Oliphant American Refining Group, Inc.

1st VP, Guy Signor Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems

2nd VP, Ryan Race Northwest Savings Bank

Secretary, Jill BallardUniversity of Pittsburgh at Bradford

Treasurer, Anita DolanOECD - City of Bradford

Past President, Tim Asinger Kessel Construction, Inc.

Board of Directors

Vickie Baker CNB Bank

Brett BoothZippo Manufacturing Company

Gretchen BrahaneyKOA Speer Electronics

Nancy GrahamTin Ceiling Gift Shoppe

Anne HollidayWESB/WBRR

Stephanie Huber Bradford Hospital Foundation

Susan HughesTower FUMC (First United Methodist Church)

Devon Kloss American Refining Group, Inc.

Sam Johnson Bradford Area School District

Colette Roessler Individual Member/Community Volunteer

Dan Williams Williams Insurance Agency

Sharon Yost Walmart

BACC Staff

Kara KennedyExecutive Director

Tricia WiltMembership Coordinator

Pamela MillerEvent Coordinator

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BACC Board of Directors Historic Preservation


In May, we had the pleasure of co-sponsoring a Historic Preservation Workshop - “Show Me the Money: FinancingTools for Historic Building Rehabilitation” - held at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.

This day-long workshop included presentations on: • Your Best Brand: Economic Benefits of Historic Preservation• Introduction to Financial Analysis Tools - How to Calculate the Funding Gap • Using Real Estate Development Finance Tools• Closing the Deal - Taking a Project through the Real Estate Development Process to Actual Implementation • A site visit/tour of the Medical Arts Plaza building

One of the many things we learned throughout the day was that the Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office (PA SHPO) is beginning the multi-year planning process for their next statewide historic preservation plan. A key part of that process is hearing from Pennsylvanians about what matters to them, to learn what the agency can be doing to strengthen our communities through historic preservation. To help them better know what matters to residents in our area, in terms of historic preservation, please take a few minutes and complete their survey found at:www.surveymonkey.com/r/PA_community_connections

Another great resource for those in our area to be aware of is the City of Bradford - Office of Economic and Community Development (OECD) web site, which has recently been updated. Visit www.bradfordpa.org to access a wide variety of information provided by OECD.

Full Circle Complementary TherapyContact: David Monroe Address: 443 East Main StreetPhone: 1-888-767-8493Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.fullcirclereiki.com/Full Circle Complementary Therapy has been helping people relax their way to wellness since 2005. We offer Reiki, which is a natural, holistic energy therapy that helps promote relaxation and an overall feeling of well-being. We believe that through stress reduction and promotion of deep relaxation your body can begin to heal on many levels.

Individual MemberLorie Bradford

Your chamber is growing... Be sure to mark your calendar for these summer events: Lunch in the Square Second Wednesdays June 8th, July 13th, August 10th, September 14th

BCPAC’s Tuesday Tribute Summer Concert Series Tuesdays June 7th and 14th, July 19th and 26th, August 2nd and 9th

American Cancer Society Relay for Life Friday and Saturday, June 17th and 18th

BACC Member Family Cookout Thursday, July 14th

Kids and Cancer Motorcycle Benefit Run Saturday, July 23rd

VFW Auxiliary Annual Dice Run/Ride Saturday, July 30th

Willow Creek Triathlon Saturday, August 6th Big 30 All-Star Charities Classic Saturday, August 6th Festa Italiana Thursday through Saturday, August 11th to 13th

Bradford Wine Walk Saturday, August 13th

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Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce 200 Club Raffle

• Only 200 Tickets Sold • 1-$1,000, 2-$500, 2-$300, 2-$200, 15-$100 winners • Ticket Price: $50.00 • Tickets available at BACC or through any Chamber Board of Directors or Staff member. • Drawing held July 14th at Member Family Cookout. • Must be 18 to win. • Do not need to be present to win.

Don’t miss your chance to win!

Summer Happenings

What’s In Your Backyard?

For the May session of Leadership McKean, we partnered with the Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau

to attend their Backyard Tour, traveling via coach bus to a number of locations throughout McKean County -

highlighting tourism, recreation, arts, and culture.

The BACC members we visited during the tour included (below, left to right):

Zippo/Case Museum in Bradford

Olde Schoolhouse Village Shoppes in EldredEldred WWII Museum in Eldred

CJ Spirits in Kane

Business After Hours Join us at Pure Tech, 177 Commerce Drive, Lafferty Lane on June 23 from 5-7 pm for June’s Business After Hours. Pure Tech will showcase their new facility in the Lafferty Hollow Industrial Park, complete with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Please join your colleagues at Pure Tech and your business partners at the Chamber for an evening of networking, socializing, and after hours food and drink compliments of Pure Tech.

Ca$h MobThis month, Ca$h Mob willmeet in the Bradford Mall parking lot, Bolivar Drive entrance, at 10 am on June 18. Bring $20 to spend, and your Mobster Card for your June stamp. Additional Mobster Cards will be available. This month we provide you a chance to do a little shopping for Dad! Remember, our Mob events now have one giveaway for every five people in attendance. Bring your friends and family!

Coffee HourEvery Tuesday, from 10-11 a.m., we welcome members and prospects to join us at the Chamber office for Coffee Hour. Come in, have a cup of coffee or tea, and discuss how we can better partner with you to promote and support your business.

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Brown Bag Workshop Smartphone Solutions for BusinessThursday, June 16th at 12noonBradford Area Chamber of Commerce Office, 121 Main StreetJoin us for this session on business tips using your iPhone or android smartphone. Presented by Jim Wankel of TCC Verizon. Lunch is included in this free workshop. Space is limited, reservations required. Contact the Chamber at 814-368-7115 or [email protected] to reserve your seat.

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Only 200 Tickets Sold

Prizes:

1-$1,000, 2-$500, 2-$300, 2-$200, 15-$100 winners

Ticket Price: $50.00

Includes one free admission to BACC Member Family Cookout,

Thursday, July 14th, 5:30-8pm at Mystic Waters Resort!

Additional cookout tickets: $10 adult, $5 ages 6-12, ages 5 & under free.

Cookout includes food, drink, mini-golf or driving range, & more!

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Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce

121 Main Street, Bradford, PA

814-368-7115

or through any member of BACC’s Board of Directors or Staff.

Drawing held July 14th at the BACC Member Family Cookout.

Must be 18 to purchase 200 Club ticket. Do not need to be present to win.


Sponsor FormCompany _________________________________________________________ Contact Person _____________________________________________________Address __________________________________________________________City _______________________________ State _____ Zip Code ___________Phone ____________________________ Fax ____________________________ Email ____________________________________________________________

This year’s BACC Member Family Cookout, brought to you by Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce and Signature Sponsor Northwest Savings Bank, is scheduled for Thursday, July 14 from 5:30-8pm at Mystic Waters Resort in Limestone, NY. The evening will feature a picnic buffet, beverages, games, your choice of mini golf or driving range, and more! Also featured that evening will be the drawing of the winners for our annual 200 Club Raffle.

Yes, I will sponsor the BACC Member Family Cookout at the following level:

SOLD Signature Sponsor Thank you to Northwest Savings Bank!

_____ Platinum Sponsor $1,500 - $2,499.99 Name and logo recognition at event, in program and all advertising including newspaper, radio, web page as well as any promotions attached to this event - Includes 16 free admission tickets

_____ Gold Sponsor $1,000 - $1,499.99Name and logo recognition at event, in program and all advertising including newspaper, radio and web page as well as any promotions attached to this event - Includes 12 free admission tickets

_____ Silver Sponsor $500 - $999.99Name recognition at event, in program and advertising including newspaper and web page as well as any promotions attached to this event - Includes 8 free admission tickets

_____ Bronze Sponsor $250 - $499.99Name recognition at event, in program and advertising including web page - Includes 4 free admission tickets

_____ Circle of Patrons $100 - $249.99Name listed in program at the Circle of Patrons level - Includes 2 free admission tickets

_____ Patron $50 - $99.99Name listed in program at the Patron level

Method of Payment: _______ I am enclosing my check (payable to BACC) _______ Please send an invoice to the above location. _______ Charge my Master Card or Visa #______________________________ Exp Date ________ Sec Code _______ Please return completed form for sponsorship by June 30, 2016.

Return by mail to:Pamela Miller, Event Coordinator

Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce 121 Main Street, Bradford, PA 16701

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