Starting on the left, Huntingdon County Foundation president Lawrence Newton, John Leone, Sophia Wood, and Ann Dunlavy of Lincoln Caverns.
Sophia Wood, a sophomore at Penn State University, is the latest recipient of the Leone Family Scholarship. The scholarship was founded nearly a decade ago by Bonney Forge CEO John Leone and his family in memory of their son, Rick Leone, who passed away unexpectedly in April 2012. The Leones donated the sum of $150,000 to the Huntingdon County Foundation to be utilized by the foundation to create the scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to a Huntingdon County student enrolling in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences (EMS) at Penn State University, University Park campus. The foundation had over $30,000 to allocate to Wood.
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Seated from the left, Bernice Dysard, accepting Volunteer of the Year on behalf of Barbara Covert; Pam Grugan, ATHENA Award; Joe Brenneman of Brenneman’s Meat Market, Entrepreneurial Success Award. Standing, Mike Scott of Arize Federal Credit Union, Business of the Year; Jordan Canner, HAHS band director, Educator of the Year; immediate past Chamber chair Mike Simone; current Chamber chair Amanda Jenkins; Joy Myers on behalf of Penn Highlands Huntingdon, Customer Service Award; Ted Aurand, David K. Goodman Jr. Community Service Award.
We had a beautiful evening last night a Trophy Mountain Lodge, Weddings & Events. We couldn’t have asked for more perfect weather to spend time on the deck mingling with friends and taking in the beauty of the location. The meal prepared by Cassville Country Store & Restaurant was outstanding and received many compliments from attendees. Cocktails were served by ReKlaimed Vines Winery/ Defiant Distillery.
Thanks to our sponsors for helping us make this evening special! Premier Sponsors: Arize Federal Credit Union and Mutual Benefit Group; Gold Sponsor: ACCO Brands; Beverage Sponsor: Keller Engineers: Silver Sponsors: Brenneman’s Meat Market, Kish Bank, First National Bank, and Community State Bank; Centerpiece Sponsor: Bumgardner & Flasher Oil, Inc.
Chair of the Board, Amanda Jenkins, welcomed guests and did the invocation. After the meal, and some comments from Amanda, we moved on to the highlight of the evening…. the award presentations. Once again we presented seven awards to outstanding businesses and individuals. Immediate Past Board Chair and Chair of the Event Committee, Mike Simone was the emcee for the ceremony.
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Members who sign up to use Constant Contact®, the leading e-mail marketing service for small businesses, receive up to 25% off the regular cost. Find more details here.
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Interested in advertising in our enews?
The cost is $25.00; $10.00 for 501(3) organizations.
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Platinum
Fulton County Medical Center
Shafer Equipment Co.
Gold
Stern Insurance Agency
Silver
Mutual Benefit Group
Bronze
Bumgardner & Flasher Oil, Inc.
Community State Bank
Grier School
Orbisonia Hardware, Inc.
Royal
Bange's Masonary
MiCamp Solutions LLC
Culbertson Commercial Cleaning Service
FirstEnergy Corporation
Juniata College
Keller Engineers
Lincoln Caverns, Inc. and Whisper Rocks
McDonald's
Stiffler, McGraw and Associates, Inc.
Dirtbusters Cleaning Services
MCS Bank
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Bell Mansion
(1 Main Street, Bellwood)
Business After Hours
& Ribbon Cutting
October 13, 2022
5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Graystone Manor Huntingdon
Business After Hours
December 1, 2022
5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
State of the County Address
Coffee Connection
February 15, 2023
7:45 to 9:00 a.m.
Huntingdon Country Club
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Sporting Clay Tournament
September 13, 2023
September 20. 2023 (Storm date)
We are planning our 2023 events. If you are interested in hosting a Business Afer Hours or ribbon cutting please let Yvonne know. ymartin@untingdonchamber,com
We are also in the process of planning our seminars. Please let us know if you have specific educational needs.
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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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UC Fraud and UC-1099G Tax Forms
Victim of unemployment fraud?
Criminals using stolen identities filed claims for unemployment compensation in other people's names. Because unemployment compensation is taxable, state unemployment agencies submit Forms 1099-G to individuals in whose names and Social Security numbers the unemployment compensation was paid and to the IRS. Victims of fraud who receive Forms 1099-G with inaccurate amounts of unemployment compensation in Box 1 should notify the state agencies of the inaccuracies and request corrected Forms 1099-G. The Department of Labor details www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/UIIDtheft.
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The Chamber's Membership & Marketing Committee is looking for some people to join the committee and help develop more ways we can support our members. If you would like to learn more about the committee, please contact me at [email protected].
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Did you know........
Small businesses represent the largest segment by number of most local chamber membership rolls. Results in the research study by The Shapiro Group, Inc. and Market Street indicate the impact of local chamber membership on small businesses is very powerful. If a consumer knows a small business is a member of its local chamber, the business enjoys a 44 percent increase in its consumer favorability rating, a 51 percent increase in consumer awareness, a 57 percent increase in its local reputation and a 63 percent increase in the likelihood that consumers will patronize the business in the future.
Research indicates that chamber membership stimulates business-to-business commerce in the local community. Other businesses in town are more likely to do business with you and your company if you are a member of the local chamber. Because a major part of a small business typically comes from business-to-business services, it is essential to maintain a positive standing within the local business community.
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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 receive 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.
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Resources from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The U.S. Chamber continues to create, update, and evolve its various guides and resources.
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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.
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Contact Us
Yvonne Martin
President/ CEO
Mathue Nissley
Program Director
Phone: 814-643-1110
Fax: 814-643-1115
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