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 next to 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 Gary Hoover by calling 814-355-2917, or sending an email to
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VISITING THE BELLEFONTE AND INTERVALLY AREA? The Train Station Office of the Chamber is also the Bellefonte 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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Bellefonte Named 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 Bead 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.
Upcoming Events Please call the Chamber for more information at: 814-355-2917 or e-mail us at:
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Bellefonte Intervalley Area Chamber of Commerce Croquet Tournament July 19th. CASH PRIZES FOR TOP TEAMS: 1st Place - $200 2nd Place - $100 3rd Place - $50 Register your team or teams today-- contact the Chamber for registration forms and more information. Croquet event sponsorship opportunities are also available--contact the Chamber for more information. JazzPA's Summer Jazz Celebration is Scheduled for July 25th in Historic Bellefonte JazzPA presents the SUMMER JAZZ CELEBRATION, a faboulous full-day of jazz in Bellefonte, featuring local high school jazz bands including the Bellefonte High School Jazz Band. Performers this summer will include an array of favorite locl jazz artists together with internationally recognized Jerry Dodgion ( Mel Lewis/Thad Jones) and the Russ Kassoff Trio. Jerry will give a master class at 11am at the American Philatelic Society (APS), open to the public. Other festivsl venues include the Gamble Mill, Centre Crest, Tallyrand's Gazebo and a stage on High Street at Spring Street. Tickets for the evening concert at the APS go on sale soon. The whole days schedule is at www.jazzpa.com.
June 30th to July 3rd--Logan Fire Company 37th Annual Fourth of July Celebration. Carnival--Bellefonte Armory Grounds--June 30 to July 3rd Fireworks Display--July 2nd at 10:30 PM--rain date--July 3rd Firemans's Parade--Allegheny and Bishop Streets-- Bellefonte--July 3rd starting at 6:30 PM July 5th Summer Sounds from the Gazebo--7:00 PM Talleyrand Park. Jay Vonada, Jazz Trombonist July 12th Summer Sounds from the Gazebo--7:00 PM Talleyrand Park. Tommy Wareham on Piano July 15th BIACC Luncheon at the Sunset West Restaurant--11:30 AM to 1:00 PM Heather Fennessey of the Small Business Development Center, will speak about energy efficiency for small businesses. The cost is $15 for Chamber members and $25 for non-members. Please RSVP by July 13th by calling or e-mailing the Chamber: July 19th--5th Annual Bellefonte Chamber Croquet Tournament--2:00 PM to 5:00 PM On the Greens at Talleyrand Park This year the Tournament will award cash prizes to the top three teams: 1st place--$200, 2nd place--$100, 3rd place--$50. Teams consist of two players with a registration fee of $10 per person. Teams of four are encouraged, with four person teams to play two separate first round games. Individuals may also register and will be assigned to a team. Please send registrations including team name, contact person name/phone number, the names of the members and fees to BIACC at 320 West High Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823. Sponsorship opportunities are also available: Opportunity Investment Event Sponsor $1,000 Courts (5 total) $250 per court posts (12 total) $50 per post Wickets (54 total) $20 per wicket Please contact the Chamber to become a sponsor. July 19th Summer Sounds from the Gazebo--7:00 PM Talleyrand Park. Second Winds, Oldies and Dixieland JULY 25 JAZZ PA SUMMER JAZZ CELEBRATION 11:00 AM to Midnight in Downtown Bellefonte A full day of JAZZ! Please go to www.jazzpa.com for the complete schedule. July 26th Summer Sounds from the Gazebo--7:00 PM Talleyrand Park. Banjovial, Dixieland, Oldies and Jazz August 2nd Summer Sounds from the Gazebo--7:00 PM Talleyrand Park. John Thompson on Piano. August 9th Summer Sounds from the Gazebo--7:00 PM Talleyrand Park. Murphy's Junction 5 Piece Blue Grass, Old Time Folk Music, Country Tunes and Original Sounds. August 19--BIACC Business After Hours at the Oaks, Pleasant Gap--5:00 to 7:00 PM
Hosted by the Oaks--operated by Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries. This event is free for Chamber members and $10.00 for non-members. Please RSVP by August 17th by calling or e-mailing the Chamber:
We are excited to announce the following activities:
JazzPA's Summer Jazz Clelebration is scheduled for Saturday, July 25th in historic Bellefonte JazzPA presents the SUMMER JAZZ CELEBRATION, a faboulous full-day of jazz in Bellefonte, featuring local high school jazz bands including the Bellefonte High School Jazz Band. Performers this summer will include an array of favorite locl jazz artists together with internationally recognized Jerry Dodgion ( Mel Lewis/Thad Jones) and the Russ Kassoff Trio. Jerry will give a master class at 11am at the American Philatelic Society (APS), open to the public. Other festivsl venues include the Gamble Mill, Centre Crest, Tallyrand's Gazebo and a stage on High Street at Spring Street. Tickets for the evening concert at the APS go on sale soon. The whole days schedule is at www.jazzpa.com. 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. Cruise DVD's on sale The Bellefonte Cruise Committee has made the 2008 DVD available on their website. Please go to BellefonteCruise.org to order yours.
If you have any exciting community news that you would like to be posted, please call the Chamber and we'll see that you get noticed.
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Chamber Board of Directors |
President
Dave Capperella, Capperella Furniture
Vice President
Matt Hill, Logan Branch Insurance Agency
Past President
Phyllis Corman, M&T Bank retired Treasurer
Randy Trutt, Bellefonte Area High School
Members- Eric Bruckner, Wireless Made Simple
- Rich Button, IDC, CBICC
- Dr. S. Candace Covey, optometrist
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- Betsey Howell, Centre County Visitors Bureau and Convention Center
- Joann Knupp, McCafferty House B&B, Lin Realty
- Robert Lamb, Executive Director retired, American Philatelic Society
- Nick Lingenfelter, First National Bank
- Steve Dershem, Centre County Commissioner
- Wilda Stanfield, Bellefonte.com/Stonfyfield Ltd.
- Ralph Stewart, Manager, Bellefonte Borough
- Gregory Wendt, M&T Bank
- Holly Wilson, Administrative Assistant, Pa. Rep. Kerry Benninghoff
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Please contact us if you're considering relocating your business to Bellefonte, or want to learn about the local real estate market, schools, retail locations and so forth.
Call Gary V. Hoover at 814-355-2917 during regular business hours, Eastern Time (email:
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anytime), for more information.
Please review our Community Calendar in the menu at the left for scheduled events.
Also, please help us welcome the newest members of the Chamber: Penn State Federal Credit Union - new offices opening on Benner Pike Homecare by Linda - Linda Carlson, personal elder home care for working families JazzPA - Catherine Dupuis Reigh Enterprises Custom Embroidery - Sharon and Ted Reigh Watchdog Heating and Cooling - John Hartranft |
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