Blair County Chamber of Commerce
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      • Class Projects
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    • WE-LEaD
    • Young Entrepreneurs Academy
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  • Job Board
    • Accounts Payable Invoice Processor (Construction)
    • Training and Compliance Officer
    • Medical Receptionist
    • EHS Manager
    • Site Foreman - Hands-on Operator Commercial Construction
    • Customer Service Representative
    • Customer Service Representative
    • Financial Analyst
    • Assistant Chief Lending Officer
    • Juniata College Registrar
    • Personal Banking Representatiive (Branch Manager)
    • Production Supervisor, 2nd Shift
    • Planner
    • Shipping and Receiving Supervisor
    • Service Manager - Industrial Supply, Equipment & Repair
    • Licensed Insurance Sales Producer
    • Account Manager - Logistic Sales
    • Professional Staff Nurse – Centre and Mifflin County - Nights
    • Professional Staff Nurse – Huntingdon County
    • Professional Staff Nurse – Blair County
    • Tool and Die Maker
    • Maintenance Electrician
    • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
    • Mayor’s Legislative Aide/Confidential Secretary
    • Highway Engineer
    • CADD Technician
    • Senior Highway Engineer
    • Mission Advancement Associate
    • Marketing Consultant
    • Director/Assistant Director/Group Supervisor
    • Teacher/Assistant Group Supervisor
    • Aide (Classroom)
    • Education Manager (Head Start)
    • Assistant Director of Development (Major Gifts Officer 1)
    • Environmental Scientist/Geologist
    • Assistant Director of Nursing
    • Dining Services Cook
    • Registered Nurse Supervisor / $5000. sign on stay on bonus
    • Dining Services Server

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​Blair County Chamber Foundation


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* Donation Options:
Credit Card - To make a credit card donation, click here to complete the online form. 

Check - To make a check donation, send a check payable to Chamber Foundation to 3900 Industrial Park Drive, Altoona, PA 16602. 

Cash - To make a cash donation, visit the Chamber office located at 3900 Industrial Park Drive, Altoona, PA 16602. 

In-Kind - To make an in-kind donation, contact Cindy Cessna at ccessna@blairchamber.com or 943-8151 for a list of needed materials. 

* Be sure to indicate to which program you would like your donation to be directed! 
See below for a list of Foundation supported programs and descriptions of each program. 


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The Chamber Foundation would like to thank you in advance for your support. Contributions to the Chamber Foundation allow us to continue to fund programs that target the educational needs of local children from kindergarten through high school. Together, we can enrich the future of our youth. 


Foundation Supported Programs
BASICS K-12 - brings the business and education communities closer together on issues that affect young people, in particular those related to career and workforce development.

PA Free Enterprise Week - a one-of-a-kind summer program that offers in-coming high school juniors and seniors a unique and challenging opportunity to see what it is like to run their own business. 

Leadership Blair County Adult - develops and enhances community leadership by challenging and preparing individuals from diverse backgrounds to assume more active and effective roles in addressing the needs of the community.

Leadership Blair County Youth - a program that works to develop the leadership potential of 10th grade students of high schools in Blair County, as well as educate the students on the county’s heritage, culture and work force opportunities.

Leadership Blair County Alumni Association - graduates of the Chamber's Leadership Blair County (LBC) Adult program continue their Servant Leadership journey through their support of Leadership Blair County Alumni projects, as well as, personally volunteering for boards and organizations that have touched their hearts.

BASICS Early Childhood - addresses the need to create a stronger voice of advocacy for investment in high quality early learning programs. 

A.B. Ross Leadership Program - select 7th through 12th grade students from 4H Clubs in the region gather to learn about opportunities that could provide additional revenue streams for farmers.

YEA! (Young Entrepreneurs Academy) - a class that teaches students between 11 and 18 years old how to start and run their own business, or non-profit organization.



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​Mission
The Corporation is organized for the purpose of providing economic support to and for the educational and charitable activities of the Blair County Chamber of Commerce and working to directly stimulate economic development in areas that are within the Blair County region.

Purpose
The Chamber Foundation is a 501-(C)(3) 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.
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​To visit the Department of Community and Economic Development's list of accredited organizations Educational Improvements Tax Credit Programs click here.

​Committees
The Chamber Foundation consists of two committees:
  • Foundation Executive Committee 
  • Foundation Fund Development Committee

Chamber Foundation Board of Directors

​M. Brian Irwin, Irwin Financial, Inc.
President 

James Gerraughty, Southern Alleghenies Planning & Development Commision
Vice-President

Cindy Cessna, Blair County Chamber of Commerce
Secretary/Treasurer

Betsy Baker, Spring Cove School District


​Marlee Clevenger, Central State Manufacturing, Inc.

Cortney Diehl, UPMC Altoona

Cathy Harlow, Tyrone Area School District

Charissa Krumenacker, ​The Hite Company

Christopher T. Michelone, McQuaide, Blasko, Inc.

Julie Patosky, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

Darin Tornatore, Keystone Environmental, Health & Safety Services, Inc.
​Chamber Board Representative


Copyrighted Blair County Chamber of Commerce.  All Rights Reserved.
3900 Industrial Park Drive, Suite 12  | Altoona, PA 16602
Phone: (814) 943-8151 | chamber@blairchamber.com
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  • Home
  • About
    • Chamber Q & A
    • Chamber Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Chamber Committees
    • Chamber Foundation
    • Sponsorships
    • Publications >
      • Business Bulletin
      • Blair Business Mirror
      • Blog
    • Community Partners
    • Visitor/Relocation Information
    • Policies
    • Contact
  • Chamber Membership
    • Member Benefits
    • Member Directory
    • Membership Application
    • Members Only
  • Special Offers
    • Power Card
  • Events & Programs
    • Annual Meeting
    • BASICS
    • bizX Regional Trade Show
    • Breakfast Club
    • Business After Hours
    • Business Before Hours
    • Business Excellence Dinner
    • Business Hall of Fame
    • Chamber Golf Classic
    • Committee of Non-Profit Businesses
    • Farm-City
    • Home & Garden Show
    • Leadership Blair County Adult >
      • Class Projects
    • LBC Adult Alumni
    • Leadership Blair County Youth
    • Regional Programs
    • Safety Programming
    • Small Business Partners
    • Sustainable Blair County
    • WE-LEaD
    • Young Entrepreneurs Academy
    • Young Professionals of Blair County
    • Workplace Wellness
  • Events Calendar
  • Chamber Trips
  • Job Board
    • Accounts Payable Invoice Processor (Construction)
    • Training and Compliance Officer
    • Medical Receptionist
    • EHS Manager
    • Site Foreman - Hands-on Operator Commercial Construction
    • Customer Service Representative
    • Customer Service Representative
    • Financial Analyst
    • Assistant Chief Lending Officer
    • Juniata College Registrar
    • Personal Banking Representatiive (Branch Manager)
    • Production Supervisor, 2nd Shift
    • Planner
    • Shipping and Receiving Supervisor
    • Service Manager - Industrial Supply, Equipment & Repair
    • Licensed Insurance Sales Producer
    • Account Manager - Logistic Sales
    • Professional Staff Nurse – Centre and Mifflin County - Nights
    • Professional Staff Nurse – Huntingdon County
    • Professional Staff Nurse – Blair County
    • Tool and Die Maker
    • Maintenance Electrician
    • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
    • Mayor’s Legislative Aide/Confidential Secretary
    • Highway Engineer
    • CADD Technician
    • Senior Highway Engineer
    • Mission Advancement Associate
    • Marketing Consultant
    • Director/Assistant Director/Group Supervisor
    • Teacher/Assistant Group Supervisor
    • Aide (Classroom)
    • Education Manager (Head Start)
    • Assistant Director of Development (Major Gifts Officer 1)
    • Environmental Scientist/Geologist
    • Assistant Director of Nursing
    • Dining Services Cook
    • Registered Nurse Supervisor / $5000. sign on stay on bonus
    • Dining Services Server