July 23, 2021

We are now taking reservations for 2022. Contact [email protected] to schedule your Business After Hours.

State Leaders Called Upon to Address Unemployment Compensation Issues The Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce joined several other Chambers of Commerce across the state and the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry to send a letter calling on Attorney General Shapiro, Auditor General DeFoor, Treasurer Garrity, Labor and Industry Secretary Berrier, and Secretary of Revenue Hassel to create a multi-agency task force to address Unemployment Compensation issues in the commonwealth. We’ve asked that the collective agencies take immediate and necessary steps to put a stop to the rampant Unemployment Compensation (UC) fraud being perpetuated against Pennsylvania’s citizens. The volume of fraudulent claims has been escalating to the point that some employers are getting multiple claims per day, and they can’t deny these requests fast enough. These fraudulent claims are a huge burden, and the new UC system makes it difficult for someone to delete or alter a fraudulent claim. One HR professional had a claim perpetuated against their own identity and when they went to correct the mistake, they saw that it included erroneous banking data. They then spent six hours on the phone trying to connect with someone at L&I to clear up just this one false claim; and many employers have numerous such discrepancies among their workforce they are trying to help resolve. Click here to read the entire article.

If you are a Penn National Insurance customer, ask your agent about this Chamber Member Benefit.

DEA Roundtable: Drug Education and Prevention in the Workplace Tuesday, August 24, 2021 10:30 a.m. to Noon Price: FREE   Register Today    Presented in partnership with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency, this FREE program is designed to empower Pennsylvania employers with the resources needed to develop drug education and prevention programs in the workplace. The National Safety Council reports that 75% of U.S. employers say their workplace has been directly affected by opioid usage but only 17% feel well prepared to deal with the issue. And while employee wellness programs continue to deliver increases in productivity and performance, there remains a need for behavioral health resources to address addiction and other drug usage disorders. To this aim, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has expanded their focus to include workplace resources. Program Highlights Identifying drugs in the workplace Research and trends of drugs in the workplace Misinformation from the Employer’s perspective Prevention Resources for Employers Practical solutions and strategies Operation Prevention: Workplace Modules

Three More ATHENA Award Sponsors Needed We thank the following sponsors: Team Chevy Buick GMC Lincoln Caverns, Inc and Whisper Rocks Grier School MJEM's Photos BottomLine Pros LLC Bumgardner & Flasher Oil, Inc.

Postgame FIREWORKS Stick around after the game for Led Zeppelin theme FIREWORKS | Presented by PA Lottery GET TICKETS Free Tickets to the Game! We are giving away two tickets to Huntingdon County Night at the Curve, to two lucky winners! Winners must be members in good standing. If you'd like to enter the random drawing, please email Yvonne at [email protected]. The deadline is 4:00 p.m. Friday, July 23.

Hold the Dates! Annual Membership Luncheon - August 19 from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. New Event! Disc Golf - September 1 Sporting Clay Tournament - September 15 at 3:00 p.m.  Legislative Luncheon - October 1 from 11:45 to 1:00 p.m. Annual Awards Gala - October 7 Additional events and event details can be found later in this e-news.

Partners In Excellence   Platinum Fulton County Medical Center Shafer Equipment Co. Gold Stern Insurance Agency   Silver Community State Bank Mutual Benefit Group   Bronze Bumgardner & Flasher Oil, Inc. Orbisonia Hardware, Inc.    Royal BottomLine Pros LLC Culbertson Commercial Cleaning Service FirstEnergy Corporation Helpmates, Inc. Jeff Tate Paving, Inc. Juniata College Keller Engineers Lincoln Caverns, Inc. and Whisper Rocks McDonald's MDB Drafting & Design Stiffler, McGraw and Associates, Inc.  Interested in learning about becoming a Partner in Excellence? Contact Yvonne at  [email protected]  or 814.643.1110 Packages range from $125 to $1,000.

Time is running out to register for the Class of 2022!  Contact MacKenzie for more information. [email protected] or 814-643-1110.

Visit the Leadership Huntingdon County Facebook page for the new series 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐝𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢 - 𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒏𝒐𝒘?

If you are hiring, please send position information to [email protected] or login to the member section of our website to post your jobs. We've begun promoting this on Facebook.

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Chamber Events

Huntingdon County Night at the Curve July 31, 2021 6:00 p.m.  Annual Membership Luncheon Huntingdon Country Club August 19, 2021 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Disc Golf Tournament Sunset Golf Club, LLC September 1, 2021 12:00 p.m. Check-in 1:00 p.m. Start 5:00 p.m. Dinner Sporting Clay Tournament Shenecoy Sportsmen Club September 15, 2021 September 22, 2021 Rain Date 2:15 p.m. Registration 3:00 p.m. Shoot Member Benefit Webinar: Save Money on Energy and Health Insurance September 21, 2021 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Business After Hours Arize Federal Credit Union September 21, 2021 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Legislative Luncheon Sunset Golf Club, LLC October 1, 2021 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Annual Awards Gala Huntingdon Country Club October 7, 2021 5:30 p.m. Reception 6:00 p.m. Dinner Hold the Date: Spring Jam April 3, 2022  2022 Administrative Professionals Luncheon is Wednesday, April 27, 2022. "Highway to Rock" Concert featuring Live Wire May 21, 2022

In Case You Missed It

COVID-19 Vaccines at Penn Highlands Healthcare Vaccine sign up now available. Per the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Penn Highlands Healthcare is vaccinating any Pennsylvanian ages 12 and above. Please call the PHH Vaccine Information Line at 814-503-4735 to sign-up or by visiting www.phhealthcare.org/vaccine to schedule a vaccine. If have questions, please call the PHH Vaccine Information Line at 814-503-4735 Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Paid Leave Tax Credit Resources and Guidance Click here to view the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Fact Sheet to learn more about the Paid Leave Tax Credit, how it works, and who is qualified to received it. Click here to view the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)’s Fact Sheet to learn more about how to claim the tax credit during quarterly filings and additional resources for employers about the program.

Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC): Step by Step instructions with a CPA Click here for the On-Demand Video

Member Restaurant Information We are are providing the following to make it easier to support local restaurants. Click the restaurant name to view their menu. Those in bold are offering curbside pickup. Standing Stone Coffee Company Three Twelve Kitchen and Cocktails Stone Town Gallery and Cafe Cassville Country Store and Restaurant Hoss's Steak & Sea House Burger King McDonalds Pizza Hut/WingStreet

Looking for more ways to promote your business? Tag the Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce in your Facebook posts and we will share them on the Huntingdon, PA - Promotions & Activities page. This page is followed by more than 4,000 people and it is free advertising for you.

U.S. Chamber Pandemic Relief Resources:   Updated Guide to Emergency Loans – They have updated their information guides for the pandemic grant and loan programs. They will continue to update these as more information is provided by the SBA and Dept. of the Treasury.  Click here to view the guide document.  Pandemic Webinar Recordings - You can view the Chamber’s webinars explaining the new pandemic relief bills from late December and early January. They've uploaded the recording from this week here, plus the accompanying slides here, and you can find the recording from our December discussion here.

Resources from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce The U.S. Chamber continues to create, update, and evolve its various guides and resources. 10 Steps to Host a Vaccine Clinic  Public-Private Partnership Best Practices for Vaccine Distribution Generalized Overview of the Requirements to Host a Vaccine Clinic  The Best Ways for Employers to Promote COVID-19 Vaccines  Mask Guides: Recommendations for Wearing and Selecting  How to Select a Mask Graphic COVID Vaccines Digital Resources Center Guide to Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Loans COVID-19 Vaccines FAQ Federal Unemployment Assistance Proposals: State Impact Comparison Guide to PPP Loan Forgiveness Reopening Business Digital Resources Center Reopening Business Digital Resources Center Toolkit Small Business Reopening Playbook Main Street Lending Program Guide State-Specific Guidance Map Backgrounder on Health Coverage Options Backgrounder on Unemployment Insurance Under the CARES Act Independent Contractor's Guide to CARES Act Relief Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist Temporary Paid Leave and Family Medical Leave Guide Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program Guide Employee Retention Tax Credit Guide Coronavirus Small Business Guide Coronavirus Response Toolkit

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Quick Connect Coaching Sessions Weekly, Tuesdays at 8:30 am Looking for a quick answer to a question related to disaster recovery, reopening, stabilizing, or projecting for growth? Then attend a "Quick Connect" session to get your questions answered. Each week a consultant will address answers related to a specific topic. Learn more

Contact Us Yvonne Martin President/ CEO [email protected] MacKenzie Huntsman Program Director [email protected] 500 Allegheny Street Huntingdon, PA 16652 Phone: 814-643-1110 Fax: 814-643-1115

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