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Bedford County Chamber of Commerce
summertime tradition for
friends of the Bedford
County Chamber, the 24th annual
golf tournament is set for Friday,
July 26th at Down River Golf
Club, presented once again by
Pinnacle Computer Technologies.
Teams of four will enjoy friend-
ly competition in the best-ball
tournament while enjoying net-
working, continental breakfast,
barbecue lunch, snacks and free
beverage cart, as well as skill and
just-for-fun games, hosted holes,
door prizes and more.
What sets this tournament
apart is our members—who have
been having a blast taking part in
this traditionally sold-out event
for nearly a quarter-century.
NON-GOLFERS WELCOMED!
In addition to hosted holes (a
sponsorship opportunity promis-
ing interaction with every team),
A lunch/networking ticket is
available for those not golfing.
The $25 non-golfer registration
includes Fairways Restaurant BBQ
(chicken & brisket) plus sides and
beverages including beer, starting
at 1:30pm until wrap-up.
Sponsorships and Team
Registrations are now available!
(Hole sponsorships are just $100.)
Volunteers are always welcomed.
Please contact Sarah Ferrari
(623-2233) to discuss ways to be
involved in this always-fun event!
JUNE 2019 Newsletter / Monthly Mailer
Annual Outing Offers Fun for Golfers and All Welcome Chelsea Diehl
to Chamber Team
The Chamber is pleased to announce the hiring of Chelsea Diehl as the organization’s new Membership Liaison/Administrative Professional. Chelsea is now the first contact for current and prospective Chamber members, as well those doing business in the Russell House Business and Education Center. She will also be the point person for the Chamber Ambassador program, and is working coopera-tively on new programs and events for Young Professionals. Her past experience includes considerable work in customer service, finance, and database management, all of which will be valuable to the Chamber and our members. Please join us in welcoming Chelsea to the Chamber team! She can be reached via email at chelsea@bedfrordcountychamber.org or at the Chamber office: 623-2233.
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Hosted by:
Presented by:
Join Us: June 6th - Aug 1st—Sept 5th
Oct 3rd - Nov 7th - Dec 5th $25 Per Person Sponsorships Available. RSVP: 623-2233
First Thursday Networking Breakfasts
New Podcast Episodes Now Available
Check out the Chamber’s new Podcast, produced in
partnership with Headline Marketing & Communications.
Now available on the Chamber and HMC websites as
well as itunes and Google Play, the programs celebrate
the interesting people, companies, activities and events
of the Bedford County region.
The latest podcasts feature allocation chair Brandi
Hershey speaking about the Bedford County Pink
Ribbon Fund, Mary Grattan and Helen Sickle discussing
the expansion of Homewood at Spring House Estates,
and Suzy Knorr introducing Community Life.
Sponsorships are now available for this project by
calling HMC Rep Deanna Weaverling at 285-1235. Call to RSVP: 814.623.2233
Business
After Hours Hosted by
At the Old Bedford County Jail Penn Street—Bedford
Tuesday, June 18th, 5:00-7:00 p.m. $6 for Pre-Registered Members
$10 at the Door
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creating pathways from jail to meaningful employment not only reduces recidivism, crime and poverty, it also benefits the hiring businesses, who often find an improved turnover rate. During a roundtable at the White House, Greyston Bakery CEO Mike Brady dispelled some of the
myths around hiring ex- offenders, whom he called fully functional and productive members of the team. "Progressive businesses have an opportunity to take the lead in giving people a chance. It has got a positive ROI if you do it right." A Chamber lunch program, to be held Thursday, June 6th at Hoss’s Steak and Sea House in Bedford will address some of these issues locally. Attendees will hear from a panel consisting of local stake-holders, discussing the benefits and challenges of hiring ex-offenders as well as the resources in the region available to help in the transition process. Cost to attend the lunch is $25 per person. RSVP by calling the Chamber office or register online through the Chamber calendar on the website homepage:
BedfordCountyChamber.com
The Chamber, in partnership with dozens of community stake-holders, has undertaken an initiative to address a number of challenges among our workforce and the community. Each year, more than 1,000 peo-ple are released from the Bedford County Jail, with as many as one-third of the formerly incar-cerated being employable, if provided the right opportunity. A March article by Inc. noted: “As the labor market tightens in our expanding economy, companies will need workers. And people returning to society from prison (or jail) need jobs. Keeping potential employers and employees apart is fear, lack of understanding, and about 20,000 statutes and regulations across the country that restrict the hiring of ex-offenders.” The publication also asserted that hiring the formerly incarcer-ated could become “your next workforce strategy,” noting that
Lunch Panel to Discuss Transition from Jail to Employment
Transition Task Force Meeting
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The Chamber joined with
Lehman Engineers in celebrating
a ribbon cutting ceremony to
mark the completion of the
reconstruction project for
Bedford County Bridge #31,
located near Tillie’s Clubhouse
at the Omni Bedford Springs.
The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art Bedford Gallery celebrated its first birthday May 3rd with a Chamber cake ceremony among several activities throughout the weekend. SAMA also played host to the Women in Business Preview Mixer May 17th.
A groundbreaking celebration was recently held, marking the start of the construction project for the new fire house for Bedford Fire Dept. #1, which will be connected to the Bedford Borough Building on Penn Street.
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The Bedford County Chamber Foundation is pleased to welcome students from throughout the county to the Youth Leadership Bedford County Class of 2020. The students, selected from all of the county’s school districts met for orientation in May. They will gather again in June for a two-day retreat at Camp Living Water, and then meet monthly throughout the school year, traveling throughout the county to discuss various aspects of the community as well as leadership skills. Students participate in YLBC at no cost to their families, making the program available to all, thanks to the generosity of the business community.
Call Kellie for details on ways to support the YLBC program:
(814) 623-2233
YLBC CLASS OF 2020:
Ryley Ansell, Chestnut Ridge Isaac Arnold, Bedford Kelly Biddle, Everett
Hailey Burchfield, Everett Holden Cessna, Everett
Natalie Claycomb, Chestnut Ridge Amelia Dibert, Tussey Mountain
Kyle Duvall, Everett Clara Frye, NBC
Ashley Funston, Chestnut Ridge Avery Graeff, Bedford
Isac Harbaugh, Chestnut Ridge Elizabeth Martz, Bedford
Rebekah Mills, Everett Jaida Pensyl, NBC
Jay Reed, NBC Riley Ruffley, Bedford
Ryley Runk, Tussey Mountain Bradley Spitler, Tussey Mountain
Rylea Stayer, Bedford Haylie Taylor, Tussey Mountain
Madison Walker, NBC Essence Whisel, Chestnut Ridge
Cadence Widmeyer, Bedford
YLBC CLASS OF 2020
Leadership Bedford County Class of 2019 Graduates
June 12th, Building Beds for Children in Need
Members of the LBC Class of 2019 invite
the business community to support their
community service project: building beds
for Bedford County children, including
those in the foster system who do not have
a place to sleep.
The class, who graduates June 12th is
constructing at least 20 beds in coopera-
tion with Children and Youth Services; do-
nations are being accepted for the purchase
of construction materials and new bedding
and comfort kits for children. For more
information, please see the flier within this
newsletter.
APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR LBC CLASS OF 2020
A new class of Leadership Bedford
County begins this August! The ten-
month program builds relationships
between class members and the many
community leaders who make this
program possible. The monthly ses-
sions feature unmatched experiences
learning about Bedford County through
the eyes of servant leadership.
For more information on how to
apply for Leadership Bedford County,
call Kellie at 814-623-2233
Prototype Bed in Great Bedford
Bed Races
Youth Leadership Bedford County Class of 2020 Selected
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New Networking Opportunities for Young Professionals of the Bedford County Region: bring a friend and join the conversation to set the course for future programs and events!
The Chamber’s Agri-Business Committee is pleased to once again
partner with the Bedford County Fair for an educational, fun, family
activity during this year’s Fair: July 21-26.
The Chamber will provide 50 Fun
Farm Facts at the Fair posters, distrib-
uted throughout the fairgrounds,
allowing guests to learn interesting information about the importance of
agriculture in our county, region and state. For added enjoyment, a list of
questions will be available online and in the 4-H Building for those wishing to
take part in a fact-finding scavenger hunt of all 50 posters. Question sheets
can be submitted to the Chamber for entry into a prize drawing August 1st.
Posters are available for sponsorship (each sponsor’s logo is placed on a
poster) for $25. Additional sponsorships are also available, providing added
multi-media exposure. For more information, contact Kellie or Chelsea at the
Chamber office: (814) 623-2233.
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MEETING DATES TO NOTE
Executive Committee Tues. June 4—8am—Russell House
Business Community Showcase
Wed. June 5—12pm—Golden Eagle Inn
Bike Bedford County Friday June 7—8am—Denny’s
Government Affairs NO JUNE MEETING
(PA Chamber Day in Harrisburg June 4)
Chamber Board of Directors
Wed. June 12—7:45am—Russell House
Golf Committee Thurs. June 20 —Noon— Down River
Special Events
Tues. June 11 —8:30am— Gateway
Chamber Ambassadors Fri. June 14—12pm—Down River
LBC Advisory
Fri. June 21 — 8am—Russell House
No June/July Meetings: Chamber Foundation Board
BASICS Committee YLBC Advisory Committee
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For more information on becoming involved with a committee, or to register for Chamber events, call: 814-623-2233.
visit BedfordCountyChamber.com
UPCOMING EVENTS June 4 Young Professionals Invited to Trivia Nighy 7pm Down River Golf Club—Everett June 6 First Thursday Networking Breakfast 7:45am Homewood at Spring House Estates June 6 Lunch Program: Transition Panel Discussion 11:30am Hoss’s Steak & Sea House, Bedford June 9 Ribbon Cutting & Open House 1pm Diamond Lane Farm Wedding/Event Venue Roaring Spring/Bakers Summit June 12 Young Professionals Mixer—Wine Down Wed. 5-7pm Golden Eagle Inn June 18 Business After Hours at the Old Jail 5-7pm Hosted by Juniata Realty June 19 Leadership Bedford County Graduation Homewood at Spring House Estates
SAVE THE DATES July 17th—Women in Business Summer Luncheon
August 10th—Bike Bedford County (Rain Date 8/17) September 11th—Business Community Showcase
September 12th—Bedford County Fashion Showcase September 19-20—Women in Business Fall Retreat
September 26th—Downtown on the Farm September 28th—Olde Bedford Beer Festival (Rain Date 9/29)
October 25th —Leadercast Conference November 21th —Annual Dinner & Awards Celebration
December 7th—Breakfast with Santa December 12th—Holiday Open House
Special Thanks to Our Founder’s Circle Members:
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Bedford County Chamber of Commerce 203 S. Juliana Street - Bedford, PA 15522 Phone: 814-623-2233 - Fax: 814-623-6089 Email: info@bedfordcountychamber.org Website: www.BedfordCountyChamber.com
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