[vip_committees] Fwd: Monday Morning Update

 

 

Carol Foltz, Realtor for Coldwell Banker, is the Update Sponsor for February – Whether you are purchasing for the first time, wish to upgrade your current property or are relocating to the Du Bois area, Carol’s sound real estate direction, accurate property evaluations, and proven marketing game plans, tough negotiation and open communication, guarantee results every time! Her achievements include:  COLDWELL BANKER PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE AWARD 2004 AND 2005; Coldwell Banker Multi-Million Dollar Producer; 2003 International Diamond Society; Coldwell Banker Sterling Silver Award 2002; The Coldwell Banker Developac Top Producer 2002 through 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This Week:

 

Business Bash 2011 a Huge Success!  Congratulations to Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. on being the recipient of the Community Cup for 2010; to Chris Bernardo’s Carpet Shack as the Small Business of the Year for 2010; and to the family of Dr. Albert Varacallo in receiving his Distinguished Person of the Year Award. 

It was a great event with well over 250 in attendance.

 

Many thanks to the Sponsors and Basket Donors for the Business Bash:  Clearfield Bank & Trust; DuBois Business College; Domtar; KTH Architects/Hallstrom Construction; Miller Brothers; Northwest Savings Bank; Carol Jones, Miche Bag Consultant;  Joseph M. Lazore; Swift Kennedy; McLean Publishing; Sunny 106/Newstalk Radio; DuBois Hampton Inn; DuBois Continuum of Care; Clearfield-Jefferson CMHC; Rosie’s Book Shoppe; Red Lobster; Luigi’s Ristorante; Carriage House Creations; Way Office Plus; Carol Jones, Tastefully Simple Consultant; S & T Bank; Serenity Beauty Spa; Way Copy Solutions; DuBois Mall; Downtown DuBois; Giancarlo’s/Brookville Lanes; Giant Eagle; Ponderosa Steakhouse; Stew’s Brew Coffeehouse; Farmers National Bank; Coldwell Banker Developac; EWEnique Yarns; Carol Foltz, Coldwell Banker Realty; Winery at Wilcox; Fezell’s Shop ’n Save; Clearfield-Jefferson MHMR; Penelec First Energy; Michelle Sedor, Mary Kay Cosmetics; North Central/Tri-County KIZ; All About A Party & Costumes; Osburn Buick GMC Truck; Comcast Spotlight; Ponderosa; Linda Weis State Farm Insurance; Helpmates, Inc.; United Electric; Owens - Brockway; North Central PA Building & Construction Trades Council; Hopkins Heltzel Law Firm; Stoltz Family Dealerships; First Commonwealth Bank; Micks Associates; Timberland FCU; Absolute Settlement Company; Walmart Supercenter; DuBois Country Club; DRMC; Gallikers; Global Fabrication; Brady St. Florist; Johnson Motors; Tri County Church; Priority First FCU; Steeple Furniture; TLPOA, RNI Trucking; Martin’s Foods; Veolia Environmental; Paris Companies; Superior Hose & Fittings; Hoffer Realty; Express Oil Change; DuBois Drug & Wellness; CNB Bank; Clearfield County Recreation & Tourism; and our Business Leader Sponsor, Reynolds Financial Advisors. 

 

The Winery at Wilcox invites you to Wine-Tini Time at the Mall on Tuesday, February 1^st from 6-7:30pm. RSVP at news@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx or 375-6885.

 

DuBois Regional Medical Center is hosting an American Lung Association “Freedom from Smoking” class to teach people how to stop smoking starting Feb. 1.  Trained facilitators help participants stop tobacco use through eight classes. Attend the first class night free before deciding to attend the entire course.  The class starts at 6:30 p.m. in the Central Resource Center at DRMC West. It is the former Central Christian High School building.  Many medications can now help with smoking cessation. These medications are a component of the program. Financial aid for the medications is available for those who qualify.  The cost of the course is $25 to cover educational materials that the participants keep. To pre-register, call DRMC at 375-3575 or 372-2966 and leave a message with your name and phone number.  Anyone unable to attend can call the PA Free Quit Line at 1-800-quit-now or 1-800-784-8669, or visit online at www.quitnet.com. 

 

FINAL DAYS to Register for ‘Business Success for 2011’ -the topic for the Entrepreneur’s Club (E-Club) Central meeting on Thursday, February 3^rd.  Motivational speaker Susan Hileman will walk us through increasing our chances for success in the coming year.  This FREE workshop is at the Best Western DuBois from 5-7pm.  Although FREE, registration is a must.  To register, Call the SBDC at (814) 393-2060 or Toll free at (877) 292-1843, or Email: sbdc@xxxxxxxxxxx Website: web.clarion.edu/sbdc/training

 

“Sabula’s Secrets and Treasures” will be the topic of guest speakers Pam Kirk and Unju Jolly at the DuBois Area Historical Society’s Annual Dinner, Thursday, Feb. 3, at 6 p.m. at the Ft. Worth Restaurant in DuBois.  The cost to attend the dinner is $17.  Reservations for the dinner are needed by January 25. Reservations and checks made payable to the DuBois Area Historical Society should be sent to DuBois Area Historical Society, P.O. Box 401, DuBois, Pa. 15801.

 

The Groundhog Wine Fest is being held Saturday, February 5, 2011 at the Clearfield Driving Park.  Clearfield County Recreation & Tourism will be handing out the 2011 Travel Planners.  They would like to hand out a coupon sheet - If your business would like to offer any specials and want included in our handout please email the information to Susan at  ccrta@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx  no later than Monday, January 17, 2011.

Register to win free tickets to Groundhog Trail Wine Festival at this link - http://wearecentralpa.upickem.net/engine/Welcome.aspx?contestid=25622

Marcellus Shale and other Forms of Energy – The Chamber gets many articles and websites of information on ‘Energy,’ the effects, the solutions, the positives and negatives, financial impacts and so on.  We don’t want to continue sending this information if the subject does not interest you.  If you would like to get regular updates of information and education about Energy, please email us at dacc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and ask to be placed on the Energy Update Email list.  Thank you.

 

 

Newly Added Today:

 

Create your own Groundhog Wine Trail Tour with WeAreCentralPA.com's Wine Wednesday on February 2nd! Six wineries are participating in this Half Price Offer available only on WeAreCentralPA.com. Starting at 9am on Wednesday, February 2nd we'll open our ONLINE store for this very special half price offer where you can create your own wine tour and sample some of the finest wineries along the Groundhog Wine Trail.  With this deal you will receive one (1) $15.00 Gift Certificate for each of the following wineries: Deer Creek Winery, Everygreen Valley Vineyard, Foxburg Wineries, Laurel Mountain Vineyard, Oak Spring Winery and Starr Hill Vineyard and Winery. This is a retail value of $90.00, but You'll Pay Just HALF starting Wednesday, February 2nd at 9am! (Certificates are valid through November 1, 2011. Limited quantities available).  For more information about this offer and to learn more about the Groundhog Wine Trail wineries, visit WeAreCentralPA.com's Wine Wednesday page here.

 

A Bridal Expo entitled “Eat, Drink and be Married” will be held Sunday, February 6^th from 1:00-4:00pm will be held at the DuBois Country Club – FREE admission.  The men can watch the “Super Bowl pre-shows in the Tannery while brides are visiting the many displays designed to provide valuable information for that special day.  Call Vicki Spicher at 371-7540 to register – email vspicher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

 

RESERVATIONS ARE NOW DUE for the After Hours MIXER to celebrate the 70^th Anniversary of radio station Newstalk 1420 – WCED.  The date for this great event is set for Thursday, February 10^th at the station location of 12 West Long Avenue in downtown DuBois, 5-7pm.  Join the celebration and have a party with Gary Stormer, et al.  Let us know you’ll be attending – dacc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx  

 

Thinking About Running for Local Office?? There will be a workshop designed to provide all the practical information needed to run for a wide range of local government offices.  The agenda includes:  PA Local Government 101; Nuts and Bolts; Lessons from the Trenches.  The valuable workshop is only $5.00 per person and will be held at the Clearfield County Courthouse, Courtroom #2, on Thursday, February 10^th from 6:30 – 9:00 PM.  To register, http://guest.cvent.com/d/1dqgr9  or call 1-877-489-1398.

 

The Reitz Theater of DuBois kicks off their 2011 season going back to the Golden Age of Television, as they present Neil Simon's Laughter on the 23rd Floor, sponsored by Johnson Motors of DuBois, February 11th, 12th, 17th, 18th, and 19th at 8PM, and February 13th at 2PM. The show is Simon's homage to his days as a junior jokesmith writing for Sid Caesar's Your Show of Shows. Newsweek Magazine called it ..."One of Simon's funniest...Comedy, Comedy all the way," and the Wall Street Journal says, "Old style comedy: fast and furious." For reservations, call the Reitz Theater box office at 375-4CRI. Tickets are available at Rosie's Book Shoppe on Midway Drive, Kohlhepp's True Value Hardware, S & T Bank on Liberty Boulevard, and Catherine's Cache on Main Street.

 

Programs at Cook Forest State Park - Saturday, February 19 - ’Snowman in the Forest Day’, Come join us for a day of fun wintry activities along the picturesque National Wild & Scenic Clarion river within Cook Forest State Park.  Various activities will be held at the Ice Skating Pond, along River Road approximately 1-mile up-river from the Park Office:

1130am-230pm - Antlered reindeer pulled wagon rides; 1130am-1245pm - Snowshoe interpretive hike within the old growth forest along Cook Trail; 100pm-215pm  - Snowshoe interpretive hike within the old growth forest along Cook Trail. It will be a wonderful day for the family to enjoy ice skating, sled riding, and a snowman building contest (pray for snow).  Come sample the chili during the ‘Free Chili Cook-OFF’, that is, after the judges have tried some first.  Hot chocolate, coffee, fire, and a warming hut will be on hand to help take the “chill” out of your bones.  Enjoy a wonderful day among family and friends in Cooksburg’s winter wonderland.  Event sponsored by the Cook Forest Vacation Bureau.

 

The Winery at Wilcox invites you to Harley Night February 23^rd from 7-9pm at DuBois Harley-Davidson.  RRSVP by 2/18 at news@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx or call 375-6885.

 

First Step: Starting a Small Business – Workshop each month January through December 2011 designed to give you a head-start with your business.  Topics that will be covered during each session:  What to consider before starting a business; License and tax information; Regulations governing a business; Guidelines on how to finance your business; How and why to prepare a business plan; Other resources you can use to help you plan and succeed.  The next session will be held on Saturday morning at the DuBois Hampton Inn from 8:30 – noon; the date of the workshop is February 26.  The cost is $20 per person.  To register online www.web.clarion.edu/sbdc/training or call toll free at 877-292-1843.

 

MONTE CARLO NITE at the Clarion Hotel on Friday, March 4^th at 7pm -  Benefits the DRMC Auxiliary and the Free Medical Clinic – Tickets include start up money and beverages. Tickets are $40 per person.  For information, call 371-5292 or 590-3398.

 

 

Next Week:

 

The Annual DEF “Lion” Wine & Cheese Auction will be held at Penn State DuBois on Friday, February 11^th at 6:00 pm.  Purchase your ticket early (by January 24^th) and receive an additional door prize ticket (Door Prize value is $340).  To purchase your $30 ticket, call Julie at 375-4786. Sponsorships also available! Event benefits PSU DuBois Varsity Athletics.

 

A “Comedy Show Fundraiser” will be held on Saturday, February 12^th beginning at 5:00 pm at the Clarion Hotel, exit 97 in DuBois.  Tickets to enjoy THREE Headline Comedians are $15 per person-no tickets will be sold at door, so purchase your tickets are DuBois Nursing Home, TJ’s Lounge at Clarion Hotel, or Giancarlo’s (Downtown and Mall).  There will be drink and meal specials, a 50/50 drawing  and Chinese Auction.  Proceeds benefit 2011 Alzheimer’s Memory Walk and DCCCI Facility Enhancement Fund.  For further information call Jodi August at 375-9100.

 

 

Coming Soon:

 

UPCOMING MIXERS:  Mark your calendar for a very special Fat Tuesday After Hours MIXER hosted by First Commonwealth Bank on Tuesday, March 8^th at the downtown office from 4:30 – 6:30 pm.  Buy tickets for the Fat Tuesday Buffet at Luigi’s – Tickets include the huge buffet dinner, complimentary beverage and the Mountain of Desserts!  For tickets and information, email us at dacc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.

And then…save Tuesday, March 15^th for a MIXER from 4-6pm welcoming the new Vice-President of Energy to the Clearfield County Economic Development Corporation.  This will be a joint celebration with the Clearfield and DuBois Chambers and hosted by the CCEDC in Clearfield.  This will be a great way to see all that is happening in our county with regard to all forms of energy.

 

FREE - Downtown Building Workshop & Vendor Expo – Historical Preservation; Façade Improvement; Building Inspection.  Attend this FREE event on Monday, February 28^th from 8am-noon at the DuBois Country Club.  Special speakers will bring everyone up to date; vendors will provide booths of information; networking opportunities will be available to all who attend.  For further information, contact downtowndubois@xxxxxxxxxxx or call 371-3064.  

 

Children’s Aid Society in Clearfield County will be holding an adoption informational session at Penn State DuBois on March 1, 2011. The adoption information session will be held at the Hiller Building, Quiet Lounge, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.  Anyone interested in adopting children from the State-wide Adoption Network is invited to attend. Also, information on private adoption and international adoption will be available.

 

SCORE Central Pennsylvania – Business Improvement Workshops.  Business Basics Workshops are FREE .  Offered second Tuesday of each month 9:30am- Noon in State College PA at the Nittany Bank near the Nittany Mall. Dates: Pre-register on-line at  <scorecpa.org>  and receive a business resources CD.  Want a Business Basics Workshop in Clearfield County, call 814-765-8987 and SCORE will return your call.

 

First Step: Starting a Small Business – Workshop each month January through December 2011 designed to give you a head-start with your business.  Topics that will be covered during each session:  What to consider before starting a business; License and tax information; Regulations governing a business; Guidelines on how to finance your business; How and why to prepare a business plan; Other resources you can use to help you plan and succeed.  All sessions will be held on Saturday mornings at the DuBois Hampton Inn from 8:30 – noon.  The dates of the workshops are March 19, April 23, May 21, June 25..  The cost is $20 per person.  To register online www.web.clarion.edu/sbdc/training or call toll free at 877-292-1843.

 

The American Cancer Society Daffodil Days are coming soon and volunteers are needed:  Presale Coordinators are needed to take orders within their Business/Company/Church in February.  Then submit to the American Cancer Society.  Orders will be delivered during Daffodil Week – March 14 – 20, 2011.  Volunteers are needed to assist with selling Daffodils at locations throughout Clearfield County during Daffodil week (March 14 – 20, 2011). Materials and instructions will be provided.  Volunteers just show up at their confirmed time.

Your support of the American Cancer Society’s Daffodil Days helps give life and hope to millions of Americans facing cancer.  If you are interested in volunteering to help with the Daffodil campaign, please call the American Cancer Society office at 765-1315 or Susan Babik at 800-458-3856  Ext 3507.

 

Central PA Outdoor & Sports Show – Friday, Sat. & Sun-March 25, 26,27 at Clearfield County Fairgrounds. For vendor and seminar information- www.centralpaoutdoorshow.com   

 

Alzheimer’s Association Greater Pennsylvania Chapter – Walk to End Alzheimer’s – September 17, 2010 – Memorial Park, DuBois – Become a planning committee member – help with team and sponsor recruitment, walk day logistics, and awareness activities; or - Become a sponsor – full packet is available for review; or - Form a Team by visiting http://2011walktoendalz.kintera.org/dubois; or - Walk as an Individual  http://2011walktoendalz.kintera.org/dubois; or - Host a speaker.  If you are interested in helping with any of these, please contact Robin Hecker at (814) 456-9200 or Robin.Hecker@xxxxxxx.  The Alzheimer’s Support Group meets at Mountain Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation, 700 Leonard Street in Clearfield Pa 16830 the 2^nd Thursday of each month at 3pm; Facilitator:  Deb Dodson (814) 765-7545 for more information.

 

If you know of someone who would like to receive the Monday Morning Update, please have them email the Chamber at dacc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.

 

 

Have a great Chamber Day!

 

Nancy

 

Nancy J. Micks, President/CEO

Greater DuBois Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development

P:  814-371-5010     F:  814-371-5005

dacc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

www.duboispachamber.com

 

 

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