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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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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:

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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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Wednesday, July 24th - 6pm

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