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 service area was later expanded to include the Intervalley Area and now includes Bellefonte, Howard, and Milesburg Borough and the townships of Boggs, Curtin, Howard, Liberty, Benner, Marion, Spring, and Walker. Our membership is comprised of both small and large businesses located throughout Centre County who rely on the Chamber to provide economic development assistance, cooperative marketing opportunities, business promotions, referrals, and health insurance programs. In addition, the Chamber provides advocacy for its members and works closely with local community groups in helping to plan and promote activities which are geared at economic revitalization and development.
Located in the historic Train Station in beautiful Talleyrand Park, the Chamber is a valuable asset to the Bellefonte Intervalley area. For information about becoming part of the Chamber, contact Executive Director Chip Aikens by calling 814-355-2917, or sending an email to
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SEARCH
The Bellefonte Intervalley Area Chamber of Commerce (BIACC) is seeking candidates for the permanent part-time position of Executive Director.
Responsibilities: Identify, develop, and carry out: programs, chamber events, and organizational and financial plans.
Qualifications: Highly motivated, customer service oriented individual with at least three years of management and customer service experience. Strong computer skills required. Experience in grant proposal writing is desirable.
Application: Send résumé with salary requirements and references to: Search Committee, BIACC, P.O. Box 282, Bellefonte, PA 16823, or email to:
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Credentials will be reviewed beginning January 2, 2009. Job description.
We are excited to announce the following activities:
Croquet Mallet Sponsor Opportunity
During the October Croquet Tournament, quite a few of our mallets were broken. Much sturdier replacements have been purchased. Three of the five sets have been sponsored but two sets of four remain. The sponsor's name will be engraved on the handle. Sponsorship is $20 per mallet. Please contact the Chamber office if you are interested in sponsoring one or more mallets.
New Chamber Guide Published
Stop by the Chamber office at the Train Station and pick up the 2009 BIACC Guide. Newly designed, it includes useful information about our area, local events and things to do, as well as a useful Chamber member directory.
Business After Hours - Network with other businesses
Business After Hours are designed to provide networking and contact opportunities for members and prospective members. All downtown businesses are invited to attend. If you would like to host a future After Hours event please contact the Chamber office 353-2917.
Croquet Tournament
The Fourth Annual Croquet Tournament was held on Saturday, October 4, 2008 on the Greens at Talleyrand Park. Even cool, cloudy skies couldn't dampen the enthusiam as 14 teams competed in this popular Victorian pastime. Greg Wendt and Matt Hill did a fantastic job organizing and facilitating this year's event. Winners are:
Gold Medalists - The Kiwanis Club, Howard Long and Mary DeArmitt
Silver Medalists - Bellefonte Youth Club, Byron and Penny
Bronze Medalists - Caparella Furniture, David Capperella and Bryan Fry
Event co-sponsors: Nittany Bank and M&T Bank
Court Sponsors: Care for People, First National Bank, Northwest Savings Bank, Pennsylvania Centre Stage, and The Central PA Convention and Visitors Bureau
Wicket and Post Sponsorships: Mount Nittany Medical Center, Citizens Bank, Phoenix Rehabilitation and Health Services, Hartman Insurance, Centretainment, Logan Branch Insurance, Nature's Cover, Robert Lamb, J.C. Ehrlich Pest Control, Bellefonte.com, and Dr. S. Candace Covey. Special thanks to Tom Wilson 95.3FM and Centretainment for technical support and the Bellefonte Rotary Club for officiating and refreshments.
The tournament was an enjoyable way to raise funds for the Chamber.
JazzPA
In July Bellefonte hosted a new event, The Columbia Gas 2008 SUMMER JAZZ CELEBRATION, a fabulous day of jazz in Bellefonte. JazzPA director, Catherine Dupuis, contacted the Chamber in early spring about holding a jazz concert on the diamond, in Talleyrand Park and at the Garman Opera House. The performers included the Bellefonte High School Jazz Band, professional musicians from throughout the country and amateur performers from the State College and Bellefonte areas. Through the efforts of Catherine Dupuis, the JazzPA Board of Directors, volunteers, and sponsorships from Columbia Gas and Nittany Bank, the concert was a tremendous success! The Chamber hopes that JazzPA continues to call Bellefonte home!
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.
"Save Our Station" Campaign succeeding
The Save Our Station fundraising campaign is a success. The funds have been used for building renovations and rehabilitation of the termite damage. Bob The Painter completed the exterior painting. Polar Blast cleaned the bricks on the building and Mark Russo washed all the windows and doors. The inside of the building has been repainted, the woodwork and floors refinished. Rex Mattern of Triangle Building and Supply designed and built custom interior storm windows for the large windows. Chris Berenty upgraded the electric service. The building has been given a beautiful facelift. Thank you to all those who contributed money and services to save this historic train station for our community.