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2867; Fax (814) 371-2885 This
Week: **It’s down
to the wire as far as Christmas gifts – Remember we have
Chamber Gift Certificates good to be used at more than 300
area businesses! Denominations of $5, $10, $25 and $50 make
these certificates a perfect fit for everyone and anyone.
They are also great for local businesses-they accept the
certificate and simply deposit it in their bank account for
the full face value of the certificate-even if they gave cash
back. If you’d like to call and order certificates, call
371-5010, tell us how many individual gifts you need and for
what value – we’ll get them ready for you so you don’t have to
wait when picking them up. Pay for Chamber Gift Certificates
with any major credit card, debit card – even CASH! Our
office will be closed Friday and Saturday, so if you wait too
long or realize at last minute you forgot someone, call Nancy
Micks at 541-7553 and she’ll get the certificates for you. Representative
Matt Gabler will
host an Open House on Monday, Dec.
19th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. All are invited
to attend. This year’s
Collectible Ornament is has arrived and are now available at
the Chamber office. Celebrating the ‘new’ Rumbarger Cemetery,
this special ornament is one you must have! Call us at
371-5010 or email us at dacc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
and we’ll put your name on one to hold it for you – only $10. Two different
calendars are available for purchase at the Chamber office: DuBois Area
Historical Society
has a unique calendar of area folks representing the year of
2012. All were born or raised in the DuBois area and went on
to success statewide, nationally or internationally. You
can’t beat this for only $5! Clearfield
County Area Agency on Aging has their photo-rich calendar
available for $25, giving you the opportunity to win by
matching the day’s lottery number. NOW
AVAILABLE: Lumber Heritage Region, in partnership
with DCNR and the Pennsylvania Wilds Planning Team, has
funding available to support projects totaling $30,000 with a
maximum award of $5,000 per application. The grant amount must
be matched 100% with funds from other sources. Funds must be
expended by December 31, 2012. This is an opportunity for non-profit organizations
to apply for funding to preserve the heritage of our
communities through partnerships that conserve resources, tell
the stories and enhance the quality of life for residents and
visitors alike. Information packets and applications are
available on their website at www.lumberheritage.org “This
project is financed in part by a grant from the Community
Conservation Partnership Program, Environmental Stewardship
Fund, under the administration of the Pennsylvania
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of
Recreation and Conservation.” The Chamber’s Annual Business Bash is
set for Saturday, January 28th
at the DuBois Country Club. We
would like to begin promoting our sponsors immediately for
their continued support of OUR Chamber and OUR Businesses!
Sponsors to date, and basket donors, include: Carol Jones,
Miche Bag Representative, Carriage House Creations,
Clearfield Bank & Trust, Clearfield/Jefferson MHMR EIN
Program, DuBois Country Club, DuBois Hampton Inn, Farmers
National Bank. First Commonwealth Bank, Global Fabrication,
Helpmates, Inc., Linda Weis State Farm Insurance, Micks
Associates, Sunny 106/WCED Newstalk Radio 1420, Swift
Kennedy Group, Timberland Federal Credit Union, Way Office
Plus and Winery at Wilcox. Will You Be A Sponsor? Here
are some choices: Business Leader Sponsorship -
$1,000 (Includes
recognition banner, eight (8) admissions & full page ad in
program); All
American Sponsorship - $ 500 (Includes six (6) admissions and half
page ad in program); Flag Sponsorship - $ 350
(Includes four (4) admissions and
¼ page ad in program); Corporate Sponsorship - $
250 (Includes two (2)
admissions and business logo in program). All sponsors will be listed in the
Monday Update, Chamber Chatter, Event Program, and the evening
of the Business BASH. We will also have a power point listing
all our sponsors the night of the BASH during the networking
time. Also, if you wish to donate a basket for our auction,
please let us know. Individual admission for this year’s
spectacular event will remain at $35 per person. If we may
include you in our Business Sponsor or Basket Donor List,
email dacc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Newly
Added Today:
The North
Central PA Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)
will begin its regular monthly meetings on Tuesday, January 10, 2011 at the
DuBois Diner. The first meeting will begin with breakfast at 8
AM followed by a presentation by Randy Liddle from the PA
Department of Labor and Industry. He will speak about “PA Wage
and Hour Regulations”. This meeting is sponsored by Laurel
Eye Clinic. Reservations for the meeting can be made by a fax
to 653-8425. Interested individuals are encouraged to visit
the society’s website at www.hrmancpa.org PIGGY BANK
TALES! Piggy Bank Tales is a special 5-week program at the DuBois
Public Library that teaches little ones the basics of
Earning, Saving, Sharing, and Spending through fun,
interactive stories, crafts, and activities. This program is
geared for children ages 3 to 5 years old and an adult.
Tuesdays, January 3 - 31, 2012,
11 AM - 12 PM. Call 371-5930 ext. 4 to register - Class size
is limited! The Chamber
wishes to remind investors that the invoicing for 2012 has
been sent. We shall continue to respond to the needs of our
member businesses with your support and confidence in us. We
are always available to hear comments and/or concerns our
members may have. We are here to assist you in Success! Do you ever have a need to have a small meeting
room or private office to meet with clients? The Greater
DuBois Chamber has such a place for your use. Contact us and
we’ll hold the time- whether an hour, half day or all day -
for your use. Update
Sponsor of the Month – we only have a few months left in
2012! For only
$50, your business will be the focal point of a month of
Monday Morning Updates – call with questions to 371-5010, or
email dacc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.
Next
Week: Your business
can be the Featured Member of the Month during 2012.
An article you present will be the lead article in the Chamber
Chatter and on our website. Along with your logo, you are
highlighted throughout the month and also on our digital
revolving window sign in the Visitor Center – this is 24/7
recognition. All of this for only $175 – please call soon to
hold your month! Perhaps you’ll be celebrating an
anniversary, renovating, having a grand re-opening, etc. We’d
like to help promote your ‘special month!’ email us at dacc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
to guarantee YOUR month. Coming
Soon: First Step:
Starting a Small Business – FREE Workshop each month
January through June 2012 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. Sessions will be held Saturdays at
DuBois Best Western from 8:30–noon. The dates of the
workshops are January 21, February 18, March
24, April 21, May 19, and June
23, 2012. To register online www.web.clarion.edu/sbdc/training
or call toll free at 877-292-1843. If you know of someone
who may wish to receive the Monday Morning Update, please have
them email 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 |