JANUARY Chamber-ACM Education Partnership Provides Resources to Local Businesses. Newsletter/Monthly Mailer. News Conference December 4th

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1 JANUARY 2018 Newsletter/Monthly Mailer Chamber-ACM Education Partnership Provides Resources to Local Businesses he Bedford County Chamber of Commerce and Allegany College of Maryland recently announced an exciting partnership which will bring considerable educational opportunities to the business community of the Bedford County region. Through business development training, Ask the ACM Expert sessions, quarterly health and wellness events, and placement of Business Management interns, the College will provide in-kind educational programs to the Chamber, its members and the business community valued at nearly $110,000 over a five-year period, beginning in January The educational programs offered by the College in partnership with the Chamber as part of the Russell House Business & Education Center project will directly correlate with the Chamber s organizational mission. We are thrilled to enter into this extremely valuable partnership, said Tim Weaverling, Chair of the Chamber Board of Directors. The training opportunities, access to professional consultations and other elements of the agreement will allow the Chamber to better serve our members and the community, and take our educational offerings to the next level. ACM President Dr. Cynthia Bambara added, The partnership also enhances Allegany College of Maryland s vision of being the college of choice that transforms lives, strengthens communities, and makes learners the center of everything we do. Training sessions will be offered by College faculty and experts with a long history of providing quality educational programs through the credit, continuing education and workforce development sectors of ACM. They will be held bi-monthly beginning in January with a workshop about the FISH Philosophy of Customer Service, to be presented by Wayne Blue, ACM Director of Workforce Development and Training for PA and Adjunct Faculty, Business Administration. (See pg. 3) In addition to the formally proposed partnership elements, the Chamber anticipates additional collaboration with ACM through other Chamber and Bedford County Chamber (Educational) Foundation programs and events could not have asked for a more comprehensive or creative proposal, said Weaverling. The relationship between the Chamber and Allegany College of Maryland is paramount to the success of students in our region and the future of our workforce, and this partnership News Conference December 4th solidifies our common goal of providing valuable educational programming to students and adults of our region. Together, the Bedford County Chamber of Commerce and the Bedford County Campus of Allegany College of Maryland can enhance the educational opportunities that are available to the members of the Bedford County Chamber of Commerce, to entrepreneurs and small businesses utilizing the Russell House, and to the community at large through the Russell House educational partnership, said Leah Pepple, ACM Director, Pennsylvania Advancement and Community Relations, who will serve as the college educational coordinator for the partnership. This project will help transform lives and strengthen the local community. Programs related to the educational partnership begin in January Visit the Chamber website for details regarding upcoming programs: BedfordCountyChamber.com FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK, TWITTER & INSTAGRAM

2 2018 Local Leaders Series Honorable Thomas S. Ling President Judge, Bedford County Court of Common Pleas Lynn Ashe Retired from the CIA Wayne Hyde Sculptor The Bedford County Chamber Foundation is pleased to announce the first of the speakers to be featured as part of the 2018 John Anderson Distinguished Speaker Series, with events planned for evenings in January, February and March. Honorable Thomas S. Ling, President Judge of the Bedford County Court of Common Pleas will speak in Courtroom I of the Bedford County Courthouse on Tuesday, January 16th at 6pm. A reception will precede the program in the Russell House beginning at 5pm. Judge Ling is an avid historian, with a particular interest in the Bedford County judicial system, including the judges who served the county in generations gone by, and the courthouse itself, one of the oldest still in use in the state of Pennsylvania. Cost for this event is $25 per person. The February 8th program will include dinner at Homewood at Spring House Estates and feature a conversation with Lynn Ashe, one of the first women officers in the CIA, who served in France, Vietnam and the Congo. Dinner will begin at 5:30pm with the program to follow. Ashe retired to Bedford County nearly two decades ago, and has been an active supporter of the arts, education, Community Foundation for the Alleghenies, Red Cross and Your Safe Haven, among other passions and interests. Cost for this event is $35 per person. The March program (date to be announced soon) will feature a conversation with internationally renowned sculptor Wayne Hyde, whose bronze work can be found in the Squares in Bedford (the Bedford County WWII monument), but also in cities throughout the United States, and even in Buckingham Palace. Cost to attend the January event with Judge Ling is $20 per person. The Lynn Ashe dinner registration is $30 per person. Details of the March event with Wayne Hyde will be announced in the coming weeks. A combined ticket for all three events will be available for $65. Founder s Circle Members will receive two free tickets for each event. This special local edition of the John Anderson Distinguished Speaker Series is presented in partnership with Alleghany College of Maryland & the Bedford County Historical Society; sponsorships are available. Proceeds benefit the 501(c)3 Bedford County Chamber (Education) Foundation, which provides career exploration, leadership and workforce development, literacy and other programs for adults and students of the Bedford County region. For more information or to register, please call or visit our website: BedfordCountyChamber.com.

3 Russell House Partners in Education Business Workshop Tues. Jan. 30th Bedford Elks C.C. The Fish Philosophy - It s Not a FISH Tale The FISH Philosophy of customer service is about a fish market where the energy is so infectious, business people spend their lunch hour just watching the action and absorbing the energy. The World Famous Pike Place Fish Market has not always been such a place. Years ago, the dreariness of long hours, smelly fish, and cold lockers was reflected in the workers attitudes. By changing the attitude they bring to their work, the fishmongers at Pike Place have created a totally different environment for customers, vendors, guests and fellow workers. Fish is old wisdom for each new day. It reminds us of what we often forget when we re busy, stressed-out and self-absorbed. Fish behavior often starts with one person and attracts others. When a community of people commit to it together, the effect is powerful, creating a higher quality of life at work and home. It s called The FISH Philosophy PLAY BE THERE MAKE THEIR DAY CHOOSE YOUR ATTITUDE Wayne M. Blue, Executive Director Allegany College of Maryland s Pennsylvania Center for Workforce Development and Continuing Education Wayne Blue has as BS degree in Business Administration from Robert Morris University and MS degree in Industrial Relations/Human Resources from St. Francis University of Pennsylvania. He has been involved in workforce development and continuing education for over 40 years and has been with ACM for the past 17 years. He has presented a variety of seminars throughout the tri-state area of Pennsylvania, Maryland and West Virginia on topics such as: Customer Service using the FISH Philosophy, The Power of a Positive Attitude, Time Management, Dealing with Diversity in the Workforce, Conflict Management, Communication Skills, Project Management and Supervisory Skills. 11:30 am Lunch 12:00-2:00 pm Workshop $30 Per Person Discount: $25 for 2 or More from the Same Company Corporate Sponsorships: $250 (Includes 6 registrations, marketing benefits) Register by Calling the Chamber Office: Or Online: BedfordCountyChamber.com FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK, TWITTER & INSTAGRAM

4 Congratulations to Tod & Jean Manspeaker on their December 1st Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Briar Valley Winery s new production facility at 1035 Industrial Avenue in Bedford. Briar Valley also celebrated its 10th anniversary. The award-winning winery s tasting room is located on Pitt Street in downtown Bedford. Congratulations to Kara Van Mil on the opening of her State Farm Insurance Office on Rt. 30 in Schellsburg. The Chamber held a Ribbon Cutting December 7th as part of the agency s Open House. Tracy Gauthier (pictured above, left) and her daughter Devin collected their $1,000+ in prizes as part of the Chamber s Elf on the Shelf Holiday Contest. Thank you to all of the participating businesses for helping us to promote shopping local! Do you have something to celebrate? A new or expanding business, product, service, or anniversary? The Chamber provides Ribbon Cutting, Groundbreaking & Celebration Ceremonies to mark these special achievements and milestones! Call Cara to discuss your celebration.

5 The Chamber celebrated a history-making year for our organization with a special Holiday Business After Hours on December 7th at the historic Russell House. More than 200 members and friends attended the event, sponsored by Stiffler-McGraw, FirstEnergy Corp, Shaffer s Bottled Gas and Snappy Chef. The building was beautifully decorated for Christmas by Chamber members: Old Log House, Bits of Time, Life is a Garden, UPMC Bedford Memorial, Homewood at Spring House and Lana s Custom Draperies & Blinds. Special thanks to Rick & Judy Smith, CenturyLink, and Bedford Boro for helping decorate outside! In lieu of registration fees, donations were accepted for the Bedford County Food Bank, Toys for Tots, Love INC, Salvation Army Kettle Drive and Red Cross Disaster Relief. Thank you to everyone who made this event a huge success! We look forward to making this Russell House After Hours a holiday tradition. #BedfordCountyProud #TistheSeason #OurMembersRock Stiffler-McGraw s Brian Endler Speaks Old Log House Decor Toys for Tots The Russell House Lana s Beau tiful Draperi es Snappy Chef Desserts Bits of Time Tree Love INC Donations ink CenturyL Food Bank Donations UPMC Bedford & Homewood Trees Rick Smith Gives Tours Tim Doyle Shaffer s Bottled Gas Life is a Garden Decor FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK, TWITTER & INSTAGRAM

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7 UPCOMING EVENTS: MEETING DATES TO NOTE Jan 1 Happy New Year! Executive Committee Tues. Jan. 2 8am Russell House Jan. 16 5pm John Anderson Distinguished Speaker Series Featuring Hon. Thomas Ling Russell House 5pm / Courthouse 6pm Government Affairs Tues. Jan. 9 10am Russell House (Note Change of Date) Jan. 19 9am Women in Business Marketing Retreat Whispering Hollow Estate (Weather Date: January 26th) Special Events Tues. Jan. 9 8:30am Homewood Chamber Board Wed. Jan. 10-7:45am - Russell House Jan :30am Ribbon Cutting: Allegany College of Maryland Celebrating Lighting Project Bedford Co. Campus Jan pm Business After Hours Bird s Nest Café Jan 30 11:30am ACM Training: FISH Philosophy of Customer Service Bedford Elks Country Club HGL Show Steering Committee Wed. Jan. 10-3pm - Russell House Chamber Ambassadors Fri. Jan pm Jean Bonnet Tavern Chamber Foundation Board Thurs. Jan. 18-7:30am - Russell House BASICS Thurs. Jan. 18-8:15am - Russell House SAVE THE DATES: 2018 Signature Events April 7-8 May 18 Sept 12 Nov 3 Nov 15 Home, Garden & Lifestyle Show Women in Business Conference Business Community Showcase Olde Bedford Beer Festival Annual Dinner & Awards Celebration For more information or to RSVP to Chamber events, Call: or info@bedfordcountychamber.org Youth Leadership Advisory Mon. Jan. 22-8am - BCTC LBC Advisory Committee Fri. Jan. 26-8am - Chamber Office ~~~ Please note: Chamber meetings may change due to winter weather conditions. You are always welcome to all our office to confirm meeting dates/times/venues. Saturday & Sunday APRIL 7th & 8th, 2018 at the Bedford County Fairgrounds Now accepting sponsor and vendor renewal applications. Call us to discuss opportunities! FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK, TWITTER & INSTAGRAM

8 Bedford County Chamber of Commerce 203 S. Juliana Street - Bedford, PA Phone: Fax: info@bedfordcountychamber.org Website: RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED PRSRT. STD. U.S. POSTAGE PAID BEDFORD, PA PERMIT NO. 3 TO: ADDRESS LABEL HERE Mission Statement: The Bedford County Chamber of Commerce involves & unifies our members to promote continuous improvement of the business climate in our region. The Chamber Thanks You for Your Membership & Support Throughout the Year... Wishing you Seasons Greetings and a Prosperous 2018!