Damian McGinty Delights Crowd While Bedford Delights McGinty The house lights dimmed, training the focus on a colorful array of giant Polaroids: moments in the life of Damian McGinty. Then the world-renowned singer and actor took to the stage for an evening of beautiful music courtesy of two new friends of Bedford County. “I thought [...]
The Chamber's Government Affairs Committee is pleased to announce the next event in the Government: It's Your Business Speaker Series - a breakfast with US Congressman John Joyce on Friday August 13th at 8am at Homewood at Spring House Estates in Everett. The event is presented in partnership with Lehman Engineers. Dr. Joyce was elected [...]
Annual Event Unites Statewide Business Groups at Capitiol to Advocate for Pro-Growth Policies HARRISBURG – This week, representatives from dozens of local chambers of commerce and business organizations from across the state gathered in Harrisburg to participate in Chamber Day, an annual event that offers business leaders an opportunity to coordinate their advocacy efforts and hear directly from elected officials [...]
Located only minutes from downtown Bedford, historic Egolf Park is a 10 acre recreational park presented (in perpetuity) to the Borough of Bedford by local businessman Abraham Egolf (at that time a member of the Chamber of Commerce), and his wife Lyda Carter Egolf, in 1929. The first community picnic was held on August 22, [...]
The Bedford County Chamber is proud to host one of the county's longest-running golf tournaments. For nearly three decades, businesses have come together for this summertime tradition at Down River Golf Club in Everett for a day of networking, fun and friendly competition. Date: Friday, July 28th at Down River Golf Club Registration/Grab and go [...]
Bedford County Sophomores Discuss Region’s Future The Bedford County Chamber Foundation recently hosted forty-two sophomores from Bedford County high schools for the Youth Leadership Bedford County Summit at the Bedford Elks Country Club. Students from Bedford, Chestnut Ridge, Everett, HOPE for Hyndman and Tussey Mountain took part in the day of networking and mentorship with [...]
CareerLink Bedford County presents the county's biggest Career Fair of the Year - Wednesday, April 5th, 10am-2pm at the Bedford County Fairgrounds with nearly 60 businesses participating. Job seekers should bring their resumes to find out about hundreds of #opportunities in our region!
Recognizing Longevity, Excellence and Impact, Citizen of the Year, Rising Star Young Professionals and Service Above Self Scholarship Honorees The Bedford County Chamber of Commerce has inducted our 2023 Business Hall of Fame Class, to be recognized during the organization’s 2nd annual signature spring awards program. This year’s honorees include history-making selections, including the first [...]
After eight months of thoughtful research, including more than 100 interviews with Chamber members and community stakeholders, the Bedford County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors adopted a new five-year strategic plan, setting the course for the organization. The plan, facilitated in partnership with Dr. Allen Sell, was derived from a process of Appreciative Inquiry; [...]
Still time to register! The Bedford County Chamber Foundation is pleased to renew our Distinguished Speaker Series with a special presentation featuring leadership lessons of American history presented by attorney, historical guide, author and leadership facilitator, David Cross. The program will take place Monday, May 22nd, noon-2pm at the Bedford County Historical Society's Hall at [...]
