TGI Friday Good News: September 4, 2020 |
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On this Labor Day weekend, we celebrate and thank all who keep our county and our country going! #bedforcountystrong #allinthistogether |
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What are your #bedfordcountyoutdoors plans? |
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Ribbon Cutting Celebration
Bedford County Humane Society Walking Trail
Tuesday, September 8th - 10:00 a.m.
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10th Anniversary Celebration
Bedford Candies
Pitt Street Bedford Store
Wednesday, September 9th - 1:00 p.m.
(Check out 10 Days of $10 Bedford Candies Specials: Sept. 1-10)
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Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening
Juniata Trading Archery Center
Lincoln Highway
Friday, September 11th - 8:30 a.m.
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Ribbon Cutting Celebration
Bedford County Airport Corporate Hangar 6
Monday, September 21st - 11:00 a.m.
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Call us Schedule Your Next Celebration
Ribbon Cuttings, Groundbreakings, Key Transfers, Anniversaries
We produce virtual events as well for new websites and other celebrations!
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FREE GOOGLE Online Trainings |
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The Bedford County Chamber is proud to be a |
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Presenting a series of seminars to help you
GROW YOUR BUSINESS:
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Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps
September 15: 1:00p.m. - 2:00p.m.
Explore Google My Business, a free tool for local businesses who want to connect with customers on Google Search and Maps.
Learn how to :
Create and/or update your profile on Google
Hide your address
Use Google My Business to connect with potential customers
What's new, tips and tricks to updating your profile
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Chamber Plans Signature Events
Amidst Challenges of Coronavirus Pandemic
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The Chamber looks forward to honoring some of the outstanding businesses, organizations and individuals this fall!
In spite of this year's challenges, there is much to celebrate! If the state's Covid mitigation requirements/restrictions prohibit an indoor event, the awards dinner and program will take place at the Silver Lining Drive-In at the Bedford County Fairgrounds. Sponsorships now available.
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Socially Distant - Family Friendly
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS & EVENTS
NEW Sponsorships Available
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Planning Underway for the 2nd Annual |
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A new holiday tradition! Launched in 2019, the Holiday Nights of Lights will be BIGGER & BETTER in 2020 with expected participation by more than 100 businesses, organizations and other community groups. |
Thank you to our sponsors to date: |
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Saturday, September 5th
Gates Open 6:30pm for Pre-sale tickets, 7:00 for cash gate sales
Movie Starts at 8:35pm
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Special thanks to these amazing partners
who made the building project possible!
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Drive-In Movie Series Sponsorships Still Available
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Thank you to our sponsors to date:
Bedford Grange Mutual
Insurance Company
Knisley & Sons
Everett Cash Mutual
Bedford Fall Foliage Festival
Bedford/Hyndman Family Health Centers
UPMC Health Plan
Somerset Trust Company
Coldwell Banker SKS Realty
Larry Gilman Direct
Omni Bedford Springs Resort
Bedford Elks Lodge
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co. Inc.
PA National Guard
Movie Night Sponsors:
ACM Bedford County Campus
Allstate Burchfield Agency
Bedford County Players
Bedford Moose Lodge 480
Bucher-Wallace Insurance
Bullington Financial Services
CFA/Bedford County Endowments
Clearidge Event Center
Edward Jones (Leigh Shank & Brian Jeffries)
First Choice in Home Care
First Peoples Community FCU
Fisher's Pharmacy
Hometown Bank
Homewood at Spring House
Chana Shaffer - Howard Hanna Bardell Realty
Interstate Emergency Services
Juniata Real Estate
M&T Bank
Michael Meehan State Farm
RWR Insurance
Personal Solutions, Inc.
Thomas Subaru
Trendz Design & Print Studio
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Thank you to our drive-in
construction & design partners:
Bedford County Fair
Bedford County Speedway
Ace Builders
Bedford REC
Clark Contractors & Construction Group
Coughenour Engineering
Creative Pultrusions
Fastenal
Golden Rule Hardware
Guy's Hardware
Henderson Painting & Line Striping
Sherwin Williams
SKE Designs & Signs
Neff Associates Engineering
Scott Electric
Soaring Eagle Productions
Steltek Graphics
Trendz Design & Print Studio
True Value - Bedford
YBC Bedford/Everett
Music/Movie Night Sponsors:
Lynn Ashe
Pennwood Ophthlamic Associates
Timber Ridge Chiropractic
Additional Contributions from:
Harry A. Snyder Insurance
Morningstar Trucking
Adelphoi
Women of the Moose
United Way Bedford County
Additional sponsors, materials and support will be needed. If you would like to be involved in this unique community project, call Kellie: (814) 623-2233
or cell: (814) 937-8049.
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MORE SILVER LINING DRIVE-IN EVENTS: |
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New Music Nights Vendor:
Olde Bedford Brewing Co.
Irish Music Night Rescheduled for Friday, October 16th
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Purchase tickets online through 5pm Thursday to receive discount.
Concessions available - Maddie Lou's BBQ, Meadows Kettle Corn & Lemonade, etc.
BYOB, Picnic, etc. welcome.
The concert/film events are possible due to social distancing (masks at restrooms, concessions and if within 6' of others. Parking will be > 6''apart with
seating in your car, lawn chairs, blanket, etc.
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Due to Covid-19 Restrictions
Women in Business Conference
NEW DATE - FRI. OCT. 9th
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Social-distancing modifications will me made to ensure a safe event, while providing the connections, education and inspiration that are signatures of our conference! Join us for a great day! |
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Generations Magazine:
Advertising Deadline Sept. 30th
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Bedford County Chamber members receive a special offers for advertising in the region's premier publication for women: Generations.
Advertisers may also receive additional exposure and promotion for your business or organization as part of the magazine's editorial content.
For more information, call
Deanna Weaverling: 814-285-1235
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COVID-19 RESOURCE HUB
FOR BUSINESSES
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Contact: Julie Davis
Workforce Education Manager
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Returning Grantees/Applicants:
If your company has had a WEDnetPA grant in the past or you have made a previous inquiry and already have a username and password please visit: https://isaac.wednetpa.com to logon on and begin the application process for this year
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New Applicants/Inquiries:
If your company is new to WEDnetPA, and you have never submitted an inquiry- You will have to create a username and password and submit an online inquiry at http://wednetpa.com/Apply/inquiry.html
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WEDnet Training Grant Program Application Window Now Open.
Bedford County businesses are encouraged to apply.
Deadline September 11, 2020.
The WEDnet Training program saves employers money by assisting with a broad range of employee training costs. Employers are eligible for up to $2,000/employee and up to $100,000 per company.
Companies must be in an eligible industry cluster as defined by the complete guidelines found here:\
Eligible companies include, but are not limited to: agriculture, building & construction, business services, energy, health care, logistics & transportation, manufacturing, real estate & financing services, publishing, bank headquarters, and some healthcare facilities.
(his funding is made available through the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED.)
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Pennsylvanians helping Pennsylvanians:
The COVID-19 crisis has put millions of small business jobs at risk impacting millions of families across our Commonwealth.
The nonprofit Pennsylvania 30 Day Fund was launched by Jeff Bartos, Richard Phillips and Roger Braunfeld. Working with other business leaders throughout the Commonwealth, the Fund’s goal is to help save as many Pennsylvania jobs as possible while small businesses await recently approved federal funding.
This is a GRANT opportunity for for--profit businesses with 3-30 employees in business for more than 1 year.
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- Easy Application
- Quick Turn-Around
- No Repayment Required.
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PPP PROGRAM CURRENTLY CLOSED PENDING NEW LEGISLATION
SBA Still Accepting New EIDL Applications
for Ag & All Small Businesses
The Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program is accepting new applications from small businesses, including agriculture entities. To inquire regarding previously-submitted applications:
CONTACT INFO - SBA Regional Offices
Harrisburg Office: (717) 782-3840
Pittsburgh Office: (412) 395-6560
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PPP Forgiveness Application Now Available
The application for loan forgiveness for those who have received Paycheck Protection Plan (PPP) assistance is now available. To apply for forgiveness, you must complete this application and submit it to your lender (the lender who serviced your loan. You may also complete the application electronically through your lender. The form also outlines the documents you are required to retain.
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Helping PA businesses come back stronger than ever
Here to help. Here to listen. Leading the charge to bring PA businesses back
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PA Chamber Supports Businesses with Mask-Wearing Campaign |
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#WhyIWearIt is a social media-based campaign aimed at promoting the concept that mask wearing is not a political issue.
Regardless of personal feelings on the state-issued mandate, mask wearing has proven necessary in ensuring that businesses remain open through the COVID-19 pandemic.
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US CHAMBER RESOURCES FOR BUSINESSES |
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The U.S. Chamber offers ongoing trainings and programs to support the business community, including WORKSHOP WEDNESDAYS, Technology Programs, NATIONAL TOWN HALLS, and more.
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Business Resources from the U.S. Chamber
Check out the latest guides and resources from the U.S. Chamber, including the new
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SMALL BUSINESS Covid-19 QUICK LINKS |
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Click the SBA logo above for information to help your business deal with some of the financial challenges of the COVID-19 Crisis.
Information includes:
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Resources are available from Small Business Development Centers across the state to assist businesses through the COVID-19 crisis. CLICK HERE for Info
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The Community Foundation for the Alleghenies has established an emergency fund for non-profits impacted by COVID-19.
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Update on legislative support for agriculture from the PA Farm Bureau. LEARN MORE
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Important Links to Information
Regarding the Coronavirus:
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DCED provides significant resources for businesses relative to the COVID-19 Pandemic, including:
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Link for Traditional Unemployment Benefits
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CHAMBER SERVICES AVAILABLE for MEMBERS |
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BULK MAIL ASSISTANCE
The Chamber offers the use of our bulk mail stamp and account to our members!
Contact Delrae Hagstrom to review the bulk mail process and to schedule your mailing.
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CERTIFICATES OF ORIGIN
The Chamber is the only organization in Bedford County authorized to provide certificate of origin documentation.
Contact Kellie Goodman Shaffer to arrange for processing.
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The Chamber Advantage program promotes buy-local spending habits while serving our membership in multiple ways:
(1) provide an offer to your fellow members and drive business through your door
AND/OR (2) give this valuable card with dozens of offers to your employees (FREE)
AND/OR (3) use the card for special discounts/offers from local businesses, saving you money while benefiting our local economy.
Call Delrae for more info on how to use this FREE MEMBER BENEFIT
NEW IN 2020: Sponsorship Opportunity (your logo on thousands of new Chamber Advantage Cards! (Call Kellie for details: 623-2233.)
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More For Your Calendar:
Chamber & Chamber Foundation Save the Dates - 2020
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Events Scheduled (may change due to CDC/PA Health recommendations)
September - Bedford County Outdoor Adventure Initiative
Sept. 24 - Downtown on the Farm at the Silver Lining Drive-In Feat. Farmland film.
Business Community Showcase - NEW DATE: October 1st
Women in Business Conference - NEW DATE: October 9th
November 19 - Annual Dinner & Awards Celebration (format pending Covid restrictions)
Opening Friday, November 27 - Holiday Nights of Lights
November 28 - Shop Small Saturday
December 10 - Holiday Business After Hours & Open House (tentative)
December 12 - Breakfast with Santa (tentative)
Byrne and Kelly Concert at Woodhaven (Foundation) - New Date Friday July 2, 2021
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Ribbon Cutting Celebration
Bedford County Humane Society Walking Trail
Tuesday, September 8th - 10:00 a.m.
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10th Anniversary Celebration
Bedford Candies
Pitt Street Bedford Store
Wednesday, September 9th - 1:00 p.m.
(Check out 10 Days of $10 Bedford Candies Specials: Sept. 1-10)
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Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening
Juniata Trading Archery Center
Lincoln Highway
Friday, September 11th - 8:30 a.m.
~!~
Ribbon Cutting Celebration
Bedford County Airport Corporate Hangar 6
Monday, September 21st - 11:00 a.m.
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Call us Schedule Your Next Celebration
Ribbon Cuttings, Groundbreakings, Key Transfers, Anniversaries
We produce virtual events as well for new websites and other celebrations!
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You can now register and pay for Chamber events online.
Make sure you have created your ChamberMaster login so you can enjoy the convenience of online registration.
Here's how:
1) Visit the event calendar on our website and click on the event of interest.
2) Click the green "Register Now" button to take you to the member registration page.
3) If you don't have a password or don't remember it, simply click "Forgot your password?" and follow the instructions to re-set your password. Then complete your registration as a member. (You can also use your email address if you are a registered contact for your company.)
Members receive special discounts and access at many of our events, so registering as a member rather than checking out as a guest is better.
If you have any questions about how to register for an event or create your password, feel free to call 814-623-2233 for assistance.
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Chamber Member & Community News |
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Bedford County Vietnam War Monument
Nears Completion
League of
Pretty Good Guys
Nearing Fundraising Goal
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Downtown Bedford
Farmers Market
NOW OPEN
WEDNESDAYS
9am-1pm
with Social Distancing/Safety Measures in Place
Support the essential
business of agriculture!
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Learn more about Victoria House: the area's premier offerings in Personal Care Living: Inclusive pricing, caring staff, beautiful, comfortable rooms that
feel like home.
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Bedford County
Chamber of Commerce
203 South Juliana Street
Bedford, PA 15522 - USA
Phone: 814.623.2233
Fax: 814.623.6089
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