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 [...]
Thank you to Representative Jesse Topper for speaking with the Bedford County Chamber of Commerce and the business community of the Bedford County region about the state's response to the Coronavirus crisis and the path ahead for businesses and the community. Listen here: https://youtu.be/KNOnDjKduxw
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Website Corrected Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania’s new Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) website for self-employed, independent contractors, gig workers, and others not eligible for regular unemployment compensation (UC) is now open to accept applications within the next few days. PUA is included in the new federal unemployment compensation benefits provided by the [...]
COVID 19 Post/News Archive April 16, 2020 - Thank you to the US Chamber and Kevin Courtois for speaking with the Chambers of the Alleghenies about the CARES Act and other issues of interest to the region's business community. Learn more from the US Chamber, including the powerpoint presentation, important links to US Chamber resourceds [...]
