The Train Station Office of the Bellefonte Intervalley Area Chamber is also the local office of the Central PA Convention and Visitors Bureau. It proudly serves as your one-stop shop for free information on the area's attractions, businesses, organizations, services and events. Call us at: 814-355-2917 or e-mail at
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Free Wifi in the Park
Talleyrand Park has wireless internet service. You can now enjoy the serenity of the Park, visit the ducks and surf the Web.
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Bellefonte Is the Best Fly Fishing Town in Pennsylvania! Members of the Pennsylvania fly-fishing community at PaFlyFish.com resoundingly selected Bellefonte in a recent poll as the Best Fly-Fishing Town in Pennsylvania. The town was chosen not only for the close proximity to the many wonderful streams in the area, but its hospitality, shops, dining and accomodations. With a lodging named the Riffles and Runs Bed and Breakfast, how can this not be a wonderful fly fishing town? Anglers enjoy the world-class fly-fishing waters of Spring Creek that meanders through the town. Other prominent streams such as Penns Creek, Fishing Creek, Spruce Creek and the Little Juniata River are all in close proximity too. The mountain fed and limestone streams provide cool productive waters throughout the year that are a delight to fly fishing enthusiasts. Why should you come to Bellefonte to Fish? We love anglers!
There are five world-famous fishing streams within a 1/2 hour drive. Cold, clean, limestone water at a constant 52 degrees--no freeze means year-round access. Spring Creek is reported to have the highest number of wild fish in PA. The Fisherman's Paradise public fishing preserve on Spring Creek is close by. Great local tackle shops and bed and breakfasts that specialize in anglers.
The area has an active Trout Unlimited Chapter and the US Youth National Flyfishing Team is Headquartered in nearby State College.
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Upcoming Events
Please call or e-mail the Chamber for more information: March 3rd--BIACC Board Meeting--7:30 AM The Bellefonte Train Station March 6th--Bellefonte Family YMCA Reunion Dance 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM (doors open at 6:00 PM) Featuring music of the 50's and 60's Gymnasium at the Bellefonte Family YMCA Cost: $8 per person--advance tickets available. March 6th--Rabies Clinic 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Straley Veterinary Clinic 1819 Zion Road--Bellefonte Cat and dog Vaccinations and dog licenses available for purchase. March 10th--Chamber Luncheon 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM Home Delivery Pizza 1796 Zion Road Bellefonte, PA Program: PA Department of Labor and Industry resources for employers. Please RSVP to the Chamber by March 8th April 7th--BIACC Board Meeting--7:30 AM The Bellefonte Train Station April 7th--Business After Hours 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Hosted by Bellefonte Family Dentistry at their new office on South School Street, Bellefonte. Please RSVP to the Chamber by April 5th April 10th--Faith Centre 4th Annual Walk/Run of Faith Supporting Faith Centre's Food bank and Emergency Relief Programs. For more information, please contact Nicole Summers: 355-0880 or
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April 10th--Charlie Company Welcome Home Community Celebration 11:30 AM until 6:00 PM --Parade from the Bellefonte Elementary School to the Bellefonte Armory at 11:30. --Celebration at the Bellefonte Armory after the parade until approximately 6:00 PM. The public is invited to welcome home and thank the brave soldiers of Charlie Company! Free entertainment for all. Food and refreshments will be available from participating vendors. ********** NEWS The HR Office Is Filling Jobs Bellefonte Chamber member, The HR Office, Inc., is a local employment services and human resource consulting firm, dedicated to helping our clients grow their businesses by assisting them in managing their human resources. The following are two of the job vacancies that we are currently recruiting for clients: 1. Quality Control Technician in the biotechnology industry; 2. Personal Fitness Trainer at a personal fitness facility. If you know someone who may be interested in either of the above job positions, please contact The HR Office, Inc. at 238-3750 or access our website at www.thehrofficeinc.com to email a resume or to learn more about what we
********** The Central PA Workforce Development Corporation will Operate a Summer Youth Employment Program CPWDC will be issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to operate a local 2010 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) in the counties of Centre, Clinton, Columbia, Lycoming, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder and Union. We anticipate the RFP will be available no later than March 1, 2010. Status Update: Caboose and Snow Plow Project The Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society (BHRS) has established a special fund to receive donations for the preservation and repair of the Bellefonte Central Railroad wooden Caboose and Snow Plow on display behind the Bellefonte Train Station and owned by the Borough of Bellefonte. A few donations have already been received or pledged. The pledges include a generous one from Dick and Mimi Robey, owners of the North Shore Railroads. More funds are needed to take the first necessary preservation steps. The initial need is for funds to stabilize the roof leaks and to pay for an expert evaluation to be performed and a preservation plan prepared by the Strasburg Railroad experts. In addition to the preservation work, the Society would like to see a shelter roof placed over the cars to shield them from the effects of weather. These historic railroad cars are a part of Bellefonte history and can be saved for future generations. More information on them can be found on the BHRS web site: www.bellefontetrain.com. Donations can be sent to the BHRS, 320 West High Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823. Please designate the donation clearly for the Caboose and Snow Plow Project. The Society will also be attempting to get grant funding, once the preservation plan is completed. ********** Bellefonte Intervalley Area Chamber Members STILL Qualify for a Free Night at the Queen B&B Where’s the best place in Centre County to get trapped in a storm? Wish you could get away from it all and hang out somewhere far, far away? Take a step back in time with a weekend stay at….. The Queen, A Victorian Bed and Breakfast! Bellefonte Intervalley Area Chamber Members can get a FREE NIGHT with each weekend stay through March 31st. Not a Chamber Member yet? Hey, you should join the Chamber and then claim your free night!   ABOUT THE CHAMBER:
The Bellefonte Area Chamber of Commerce was established in 1938 to promote the economic benefit of its members and the development of business in the Bellefonte area. Its missiion was later expanded and its service area enlarged to the Intervalley Area. The Chamber now serves Bellefonte, Howard and Milesburg Boroughs and the Centre County Townships of Benner, Boggs, Burnside, Howard, Huston, Marion, Snow Shoe, Spring, Union, Worth and Walker. Our membership is comprised of sole proprietors, small and large businesses, corporations, non-profit and community organizations and individuals located throughout Centre County that support and partner with the Chamber. The Chamber's services include the provision of general economic and community development assistance, cooperative marketing opportunities, business and organizational promotions, customer referrals, member training and information services, weekly e-mail updates and quarterly newsletters, monthly member networking activities and health insurance programs. In addition, the Chamber provides research and advocacy for its members and works closely with local government and community groups in helping to plan, promote nd provide special events and activities that bring in business, promote tourism and expand local cultural and recreational opportunities.
Please stop by, call or write to us. We are quartered in the historic Bellefonte Train Station next to beautiful Talleyrand Park. Our location is also the local visitor's center and the home of the Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society. For information or an application to join the Chamber, contact Executive Director Gary V. Hoover by calling 814-355-2917, or sending an email to
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