Congratulations MacKenzie!
Many of you have asked, "What happened to MacKenzie?" Well, she was presented with a great opportunity to be the Executive Director of the Huntingdon County United Way. Congratulations MacKenzie! I know we will see you at many of our events in the future!
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Welcome Matt!
Meet Mathue Nissley, our new Program Director. Matt is a former Chamber Board member, member of the Event Committee, and a graduate of Leadership Huntingdon County. His email address is [email protected].
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Please register for the Annual Membership Luncheon by August 18. |
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Establishing a Culture of Health Among Employees
As the American workforce continues to be dispersed in a hybrid work environment, the impact on company culture cannot be ignored. With workers less likely to see their connection to the mission and values of the company when working remotely, business leaders have a challenge that needs to be addressed.
This is equally true when looking at the organization’s culture of health. Traditionally, wellness programs have targeted specific employee health risks such as being overweight, smoking or not exercising enough. Although these programs are worthy endeavors and have proven successful in the past to varying degrees, there is a fair amount of disagreement today over their effectiveness. Wellness programs alone are simply not enough. There is much more that can be done to affect greater change.
Establishing a culture of health in the workplace can be a great place to start.
To establish a culture of health in the workplace is to create an atmosphere that values health and supports health improvement among employees. And to do so requires a substantial effort from ownership and management which, if done properly, permeates throughout the organization from top to bottom. Developing a strategy to affect this change is critical and the overall process could take several months or more to implement.
The Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce offers its members access to My Benefit Advisor as a solution for employee benefits, including voluntary offerings. For more information about My Benefit Advisor, visit our website at hccc.mybenefitadvisor.com or contact Craig Pritts at (800) 377-3539.
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Health Plan Funding Alternatives Webinar
Taking true financial control of your employee benefits program is a task every company is facing. Ignoring the growing impact of rising health plan premiums will go right to your bottom line.
The experts at My Benefit Advisor understand the complexities of this task and are ready to help. We know there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ answer with solutions that vary based on the number of insureds, claims utilization expectations, risk vs. reward analysis, and more.
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Through our partnership with ChamberChoice Service Corporation, members can apply for a wide variety of insurance options, including health care coverage. The opportunities with My Benefit Advisor are endless. https://hccc.mybenefitadvisor.com/
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Please register by August 31 to allow time to purchase shells. |
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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.
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
Interested in learning about becoming a Partner in Excellence?
Packages range from $125 to $1,000.
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Annual "State of the Chamber" Membership Luncheon
August 25, 2022
11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
8th Annual Sporting Clay Tournament
September 14, 2022
September 21, 2022 (storm date)
Shenecoy Sportsman
Workforce Development
September 16, 2022
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Annual Awards Gala
October 6, 2022
Trophy Mountain Lodge, Weddings,
& Events (5262 Williamsburg Mountain Road, Huntingdon)
We are planning our 2022 events. If you are interested in hosting a Business Afer Hours or ribbon cutting please let Matt know. mnissley@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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Download our logo to use on your website. Click the logo for more information. Feel free to link the image on your website to our website, huntingdonchamber.com.
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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.
More Information
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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.
Download our logo to use on your website. Click the logo for more information.
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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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Looking for more ways to promote your business?
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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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Looking to start an endowment or to support community efforts? Click the logo above to learn more about the Huntingdon County Foundation. |
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