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Kaufman's Demo Nearly Complete

The demolition project for the Kaufman's Wedding World downtown is complete, except for sealing the adjacent side wall of the Meyer Jonasson building -- previously inaccessible because it was inches from the Kaufman building. . . ." Full Story

Norfolk Southern Reports Records In Fourth Quarter

Norfolk Southern Corp. reported record fourth-quarter income for 2007, which included setting records in some areas. The company reported an income of $399 million, an increase of . . . . Full Story

Union Denies New Appleton Contract

One Appleton Spring Mill employee voted to accept a contract proposal, while an additional 355 voted the contract down Tuesday. Mitchell Becker, president of the United Steelworkers of America Local 10-0422, said . . . Full Story

Sheetz Cited For Underage Beer Sale

A 19-year-old woman working for state police was served beer in November at the Sheetz convenience store and restaurant at 17th Street and Pleasant Valley Boulevard, a state police spokesman said Friday. A citation for the underage sale . . . Full Story

"Anatomy of the Business Plan"
Pre-registration required
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Saint Francis University SBDC, Loretto
$20.00 per person

"Exporting Basics"
Pre-registration required
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Saint Francis University SBDC, Loretto
$20.00 per person

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	Product Innovation Grants Through a competitive selection process, Green Building Alliance will award Product Innovation Grants to projects that seek to develop and introduce green building products to the marketplace. Eligible projects may address key product development challenges, engineering or design challenges, show a significant degree of innovation, and/or identify a clear path to commercialization. More Information

Stevens Company to Sponsor WE-LEaD Networking Event On February 4th, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., The Chamber's WE-LEaD program will sponsor a networking event for women in business at Marzoni's in Duncansville. The event will bring together women at all levels of business and at both large and small companies, organizations or school districts. The cost to attend is $12 for members and $20 for non-members. The cost includes drinks and hors d'oeuvres. The Stevens Company, a member of The Chamber, is corporate sponsor for the networking event. To register, call The Chamber at 943-8151 or register online at www.blairchamber.com.
Chiefs to Hold Blair County Community Night Once again in 2008, the Johnstown Chiefs Hockey Team will hold Blair County Community Night. The event will take place on Saturday, February 2nd at the Cambria County War Memorial. Among the benefits to Blair Countians are discounted pricing, preferred group seating based on availability, group recognition on the Chief's PA system, marquee board and game day program and raffle chances for all group members to win great Chiefs prizes. Call the Chiefs today at 539-1799 to purchase group or individuals tickets.

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