June 11, 2021 -- The Bedford County Commissioners in partnership with Alleghenies Broadband, Inc. (ABI) have officially launched their countywide broadband initiative, Speed Zone. The effort includes the expansion of internet services to unserved and underserved areas throughout Bedford County and will follow a fluid Master Plan that identifies projects through 2023. Commissioners Dallara, Baughman [...]
Reminder: The Bedford County Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2021 Awards to be presented at the Annual Dinner and Awards Banquet, planned for Thursday, September 23rd at the newest corporate hangar at the Bedford County Airport. As many as seventeen awards will be presented to outstanding businesses, organizations and individuals of the [...]
Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) Application & Guidelines Economic relief prioritized for under-served communities WASHINGTON – U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced, over the weekend, key details on application requirements, eligibility, and a program guide for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RFF). The food service industry is among the hardest-hit during the COVID-19 [...]
The Pennsylvania Department of Health will post updates regarding COVID-19 vaccine distribution as they become available. Currently, Bedford County is under stage 1a, including health care workers and first responders, among others. According to the DOH, Bedford County vaccine distribution sites include: UPMC Bedford, Fisher's Pharmacy (Bedford), Hyndman Family Health Center (Bedford), New Paris Rural [...]
Gov. Wolf, Sec. of Health Announce New Protective Mitigation Efforts to Put Pennsylvania on Pause through Early January NEWS RELEASE - December 10, 2020 Quick Links: Press Release Public Health Public Safety Gov. Wolf Limited-Time Mitigation Order Sec. Levine Limited-Time Mitigation Order As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of [...]
Click the links below to view the latest Chamber E-Newsletters Note: The e-Connection is traditionally published weekly. During the Covid-19 crisis we publish newsletters as needed, sometimes daily, as it becomes necessary to provide our business community with the most current information they need to help their business through this unprecedented challenge. Review our most [...]
Press Release, Public Health Harrisburg, PA - July 15, 2020 Governor Tom Wolf and Sec. of Health Dr. Rachel Levine today signed new orders for targeted mitigation efforts in response to the recent rise in COVID cases, primarily in southwest Pennsylvania, but also in other counties in the state, influencing the decision for statewide mitigation [...]
The Wall that Heals, a replica of the National Vietnam Monument is coming to Bedford County this July, with a series of special ceremonies, events and remembrances: July 21 - Escort: The Wall will be escorted by motorcycle groups, fire companies and police. The Escort begins at 4:00 p.m. at the East St. Clair Township [...]
Thank you to Corey Christman and the Center for Victory for sharing this webinar with us: HR Tips and Techniques for Coping with the COVID-19/Coronavirus: Managing Employee Engagement & Emotion:
SBA Reopens Application Process for Accept PPP, EIDL Today April 27, 2020 -- EIDL, PPP Programs receive additional funding with passage of latest stimulus bill. The Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) have been replenished to provide assistance to small businesses. Update: While the EIDL program has been infused [...]
