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Spring Award Nominations Sought

The Bedford County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to call for nominations for our 2025 Spring Awards. The Chamber will honor our 2025 Induction Class for Bedford County Business Hall of Fame during our signature Spring Awards Luncheon Friday, March 21, 2025, at the Omni Bedford Springs Resort. The 2025 class includes:  Bedford County Airport [...]

By |2025-02-07T10:31:26-05:00January 13th, 2025|Events, News|Comments Off on Spring Award Nominations Sought

2025 Chamber & Foundation Opportunities

The Bedford County Chamber of Commerce and Bedford County Chamber Foundation are pleased to present  our Plans of Action for 2025.  We invite you to watch our Annual Video, which highlights the Chamber's activities from 2024, and looks ahead to this exciting new year.  Then review our Opportunities publication for more dates and details as you [...]

By |2025-01-14T13:22:50-05:00January 1st, 2025|Events, News|Comments Off on 2025 Chamber & Foundation Opportunities

Unwrap the Magic: Using Nostalgia to Boost Holiday Sales This Small Business Season

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Cozy lights, warm smells, family nearby, and cheap gifts from big box stores, right? Not so fast! While the convenience of online giants can't be denied, small businesses have a secret weapon: the power of nostalgia, tradition, and beloved memories. This holiday season, you can tap into those [...]

By |2024-12-15T21:41:18-05:00December 15th, 2024|News|Comments Off on Unwrap the Magic: Using Nostalgia to Boost Holiday Sales This Small Business Season

Small Business Season: 4 Ways to Get More Sales

It doesn’t matter what kind of business you are in. People need what you make and provide. If you’re fortunate, they’ll consider you when gift-giving this holiday season, but even if you’re not in retail or food/beverage, you can still bring in holiday customers with these ideas. 4 Ways to Sell Your Products/Services During this [...]

By |2024-12-12T10:24:37-05:00December 12th, 2024|News|Comments Off on Small Business Season: 4 Ways to Get More Sales

Good Advice for Offering Great Deals During Small Business Season

There are a lot of political pundits who believe the election came down to the economy this year. And while we’re not looking to start any disagreements about whether it went the way it should’ve or not, we can’t discount the importance of the financial strain in the country and its impact on holiday shopping. [...]

By |2024-11-25T07:16:31-05:00November 25th, 2024|News|Comments Off on Good Advice for Offering Great Deals During Small Business Season

Five Mindset Shifts to Help Leaders Embrace Self-Care

Leaders often struggle with self-care, but adopting these five mindset shifts can change that. Start by creating a body budget, manage emotional health, identify choice points, and prioritize growth and nourishment. Regular practice of a personalized plan ensures long-term success. 458 words ~ 2 min. read In today's fast-paced business environment, many leaders know the [...]

By |2024-11-01T17:57:17-04:00November 1st, 2024|News|Comments Off on Five Mindset Shifts to Help Leaders Embrace Self-Care

Chamber Re-Launches Bedford County Outdoor Adventure Initiative

Bedford County Outdoor Adventure Encourages Recreation Appreciation The Bedford County Chamber of Commerce has re-launched an important initiative aimed at celebrating and promoting outdoor recreation, recognizing its multifaceted benefits to both the local economy and residents' quality of life. By harnessing the region's natural beauty and recreational assets, the Chamber seeks to support local businesses [...]

By |2024-10-23T07:35:32-04:00October 23rd, 2024|News|Comments Off on Chamber Re-Launches Bedford County Outdoor Adventure Initiative

Building Consensus in the Workplace

Navigating the Uncertainty of New Ideas Innovation is crucial for competitive advantage, but new ideas often face resistance due to differing perceptions and a lack of shared evaluation standards among decision-makers. Research shows that novel ideas encounter increased perceived risk when team members have varying opinions on their value, leading to reduced support. Establishing shared [...]

By |2024-09-24T07:41:18-04:00September 24th, 2024|News|Comments Off on Building Consensus in the Workplace

Chamber Celebrates Business Community During 2024 Awards Dinner

Bedford County Chamber Honors Local Businesses, Individuals During Annual Dinner & Award Celebration With the theme of Bedford County: The Force is With Us, the Bedford County Chamber of Commerce recognized the excellence of the business community of the Bedford County region during the organization’s Annual Dinner and Award Celebration Thursday evening at the Bedford [...]

By |2024-09-24T07:28:33-04:00September 20th, 2024|Events, News|Comments Off on Chamber Celebrates Business Community During 2024 Awards Dinner

Celebrate Agriculture Downtown on the Farm Sept. 25

The Bedford County Chamber is pleased to present our 13th annual Downtown on the Farm Street Fair celebration of agriculture Wednesday, September 25th, 5-7:30pm. The event will take place on Juliana Street in downtown Bedford between Central Way and Penn Streets.  The event will feature extended hours of the Downtown Bedford Farmer's Market, live music [...]

By |2024-09-19T13:07:28-04:00September 12th, 2024|Events, News|Comments Off on Celebrate Agriculture Downtown on the Farm Sept. 25
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