| For more information on any of these benefits please call The Chamber at 943-8151 |
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| Good News for Chamber Members! A national study has indicated that consumers are 63% more likely to buy from chamber members. The results of this study show that positive perception increases among consumers and businesss owners when a business is identified as a chamber member. Results of the survey may be viewed online by clicking here. |
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| Blair County Township/City Maps are available for purchase at The Chamber office. They feature a detailed map of the cities of Altoona and Hollidaysburg and also provide maps of surrounding townships. Chamber maps may be purchased by Chamber Members for $1 or by non-members for $3. PDF versions of area maps may be viewed online by clicking here. |
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| Blair Business Mirror is a tabloid newspaper published monthly by The Chamber in cooperation with the Altoona Mirror. The publication features Chamber news, stories on Chamber Members and upcoming events. The Business Mirror is distributed to 36,000 homes in Blair County. Members can advertise in the Blair Business Mirror at a 5% discounted rate. |
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| Bulk Mailing is a program whereby The Chamber will allow members to use its Bulk Mailing Permit at no cost beyond what is ordinarily charged for bulk mail. To find out how to access this benefit, contact Cindy Cessna at 943-8151 or E-mail her at ccessna@blairchamber.com. |
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| Business Bulletin is The Chamber’s weekly email newsletter highlighting the Chamber programs, events, advocacy issues and news that affect Blair County Businesses. Click here for more information. |
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| CertifiChecks is a program introduced by The Chamber that encourages members and non-members to purchase gift certificates for employees, business associates or personal use redeemable only at Chamber businesses. Click for more information or to see participating sponsors. |
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| Chamber Choice is a health insurance plan offered through the Chambers of Commerce Services Corporation to businesses of any size. Plans are administered through Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield. For more information regarding this plan, please call 800-377-3539. (When asked which region, please respond Central PA ) |
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| Chamber Foundation is a 501-C3 foundation created by The Chamber to offer tax advantages to business or individuals willing to make contributions to any of the educational programs currently operated or endorsed by The Chamber. At the present time, those programs include Leadership Blair County (adult), Leadership Blair County Youth, BASICS and Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week. |
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The Chamber Membership Directory is published annually and offers wide exposure. It is distributed to all the Chamber Member businesses, placed in all Blair County Hotel rooms to assist visitors, mailed in relocation packets, and is made available to outside businesses desiring to conduct business with Chamber Members. The directory includes member businesses listed alphabetically and categorically to make your business more visible to those seeking information. |
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| The Chamber Minute is a radio spot airing during drive-time (7:40 and 8:20 a.m.) each Monday, Wednesday and Friday on WALY 103.9 FM and WFBG 1290 AM. The Chamber Minute provides The Chamber the opportunity to promote upcoming events, recognize the accomplishments of members or pass on information vital to growing businesses. The Chamber Minute is a collaborative effort of The Chamber and Forever Broadcasting. |
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| Mailing labels consisting of Chamber Members are available for purchase through The Chamber. It's a great way to target your peers! Click for more information. |
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| "Member 2 Member" is a discount and benefits program for Chamber Members. Members can post offers featuring their products and services that can be redeemed by Chamber Members. Click for more information. |
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| Member News is published when submitted on The Chamber Home Page which averages over 700 visits per day by your colleagues and potential customers. |
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| Networking Opportunities : The Chamber offers both annual events and regular monthly programs to encourage and assist our members to network. Upcoming events. |
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| Privilege Pages are 8 1/2 by 11 inch inserts available for purchase by Chamber Members to promote products, services or programs. These pages are inserted in the Blair Business Mirror, a tabloid newspaper published monthly by The Chamber in cooperation with the Altoona Mirror. Click for more information. |
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| Referrals: Only Chamber Member Businesses are referred to people who call The Chamber looking for products and services. |
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| Ribbon Cuttings: Chamber Ribbon cuttings are available at no cost to Members. |
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| Marketing and Promotional Opportunities |
