Business After Hours Our September Business After Hours will be hosted by Graham’s Greenhouse and Landscaping, located at 1111 East Main Street in Bradford. Join us from 5-7pm on Wednesday, September 13th for relaxed networking, complimentary refreshments, and a business card drawing. The Graham family looks forward to welcoming you to see all that they have to offer at the greenhouse!

Women in Business This month’s Women in Business event is scheduled for Thursday, September 14th at noon. Instead of eating lunch together, please meet at the Chamber office (121 Main Street) and as a group we’ll enjoy Bradford’s National Historic District Walking Tour. We have the Walking Tour brochure at our office - all you need to bring are your walking shoes! All women in business in the local area are invited to join us! See you on the 14th!

Tickets On Sale Now Oktoberfest/25th Annual Public Auction tickets are on sale now at the Chamber office. Advance ticket prices are $30 each or two for $50. At the door they will be $35 each. Stop in to see us at 121 Main Street or call 814-368-7115 to get yours today!

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It’s our silver anniversary - the 25th annual public auction for the Chamber - and we’re looking forward to celebrating with you! Who: Everyone over 21 is welcome - bring your ID! What: Live music, food and beverage, live auction, silent auction, 50/50, door prizes, and more! When: Saturday, October 21st from 5-11pm. Festivities and silent auction will begin at 5pm; live auction starts at 7pm; entertainment and prizes will continue afterward until 11pm. Where: St. Bernard Parish Center gymnasium, 95 East Corydon Street in Bradford

How: Advance tickets on sale now - $30 each or two for $50 - bring a friend! Tickets available at the door for $35 each. Ticket includes: entree, side, dessert, and beverage (beer, soda, or water). Additional a la carte food and beverage tickets available for purchase separately at the event. See enclosed inserts for sponsor and donor information. All sponsors at the Silver Sponsor level and above receive reserved seating!

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Officers President, Guy SignorBeacon Light Behavioral Health Systems

1st Vice President, Ryan Race Northwest Bank

2nd Vice President, Anita DolanCity of Bradford - OECD

Secretary, Devon KlossAmerican Refining Group, Inc.

Treasurer, Jill BallardUniversity of Pittsburgh at Bradford

Past President, Susan Oliphant American Refining Group, Inc.

Board of Directors

Vickie Baker CNB Bank

Lauren BlyNorthwest Bank

Gretchen BrahaneyKOA Speer Electronics

Nancy GrahamTin Ceiling Gift Shoppe

Anne HollidayWESB/WBRR

Stephanie Huber Bradford Hospital Foundation

Susan HughesTower FUMC (First United Methodist Church)

Sam Johnson Bradford Area School District

John ReiserZippo Manufacturing Company

Colette Roessler Bradford Area Public Library

Dan Williams Williams Insurance Agency

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Workforce Solutions for North Central PAAddress: 425 Old Kersey Road, KerseyPhone: 814-245-1835 Email: ssnelick@ncwdb.orgWebsite: workforcesolutionspa.comWorkforce Solutions for North Central PA is your premier connector to workforce services, activities, and potential funding in North Central Pennsylvania. They facilitate an innovative workforce development system that meets the changing human capital needs of employers and provides resources for job seekers that maximize their career poten-tial and focus on customer needs.

Marilyn Horne Museum and Exhibit CenterAddress: 2 Marilyn Horne Way, BradfordPhone: 814-362-7990Email: info@marilynhorne.orgWebsite: marilynhorne.orgThe museum is a fun, family-friendly, educational experience open year round, whose mission is to further interest in the art of opera and to inspire and educate new generations on the importance of art, culture and philanthropy through the life and achievements of renowned mezzo-soprano, Marilyn Horne.

Howard Hanna Professionals Address: 30 Bolivar Drive, Bradford Phone: 814-362-7450Email: HowardHannaProfessionals@gmail.comWebsite: McKeanPAHomes.comHoward Hanna Professionals is a full service real estate broker of residential, land and commercial properties. They are a part of the Howard Hanna Real Estate family, the third largest real estate company in the United States, the largest privately owned company in the United States, and the largest real estate company in PA, NY, and OH. Howard Hanna Professionals was founded as a partnership between Chautauqua County’s Howard Hanna Holt Real Estate, Olean’s DBP Realty and broker Dennis Pezzimenti, and Penn Laurel Realty and broker Michael A. DePalma. They celebrated their grand opening on August 24th with a ribbon cutting and open house.

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Spotlight member benefit: Business After Hours As a member of the Chamber, your business or organization has the exclusive ability to host a BACC Business After Hours. Offered approximately once per month, our BAH events give you the chance to showcase your establishment, products, and/or services, and to build your network of contacts throughout the area’s business community. If you’d like to host a Business After Hours in 2018, give us a call at 814-368-7115 or email kara.kennedy@bradfordchamber.com.

“We each have our own niche in the community where we can offer guidance and value to the campaign.” Those were the sentiments of Board Secretary Jodie Wagner, as the annual United Way campaign kicked off in August with the Board of Directors tasked with leading the efforts. With a monetary goal of $340,000, the board and staff recognize that it will be a challenge, but not one they as individuals – or collectively as a group – want to shy away from. “The United Way has supported - and continues to support - so many wonderful programs and services within our community,” said Stacy Williams. “The impact is far-reaching, and involves all ages of our community members. Without funding from the United Way, some of these worthy programs would not exist.”

Wagner says she’s looking beyond the $340,000. “I would love to see us exceed that goal to be able to provide even more funding to our local non-profits for the programs they continue to offer to the community.”

“Yes, meeting that monetary goal is a priority, but we’re also striving to be the best advocates for the funded agencies; the best stewards of our donors’ generosity; and increase awareness that giving to the United Way is still the easiest way to touch the greatest number of lives,” said Executive Director Mandi Wilton Davis. The campaign was already at four percent of that monetary goal as of the August 15 kickoff, with efforts continuing through December 15. All money raised will be distributed during the 2018 calendar year.

Your Chamber is growing...Melissa Franklin, an early reach coordinator with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation of the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry, will offer career advice to people with disabilities. The program will be held at the Bradford Area Public Library Thursday, September 7th from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. Contact the library to register at 814-362-6527 or register at the circulation desk. The event is free and open to the public.

Searching for a job is difficult enough, but when you have a disability it can be even more difficult. Franklin will offer advice for making the job search easier. Franklin will explain the definition of disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

She will discuss specific opportunities for people with various disabilities. In addition, she will offer advice on job hunting skills for people with disabilities. She will also explain how the American Disability Act (ADA) protects and affects people with disabilities.

PA CareerLink and the Bradford Area Public Library are working together to better serve our community. This program will be the first of future monthly seminars to help individuals who are seeking employment or better occupational opportunities. With anticipated cutbacks in federal and state programs, there is even more of a need for people to become gainfully employed. CareerLink and the library recognize this, and are collaborating to serve our community. In the future, the library will arrange to have representatives from CareerLink come in to provide help to individuals. For further information, contact Colette Roessler at the library at 814-362-6527.

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United Way Kicks Off Annual Campaign

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Hello, everyone!

Back to school is here already. If you blinked, you may have missed summer - or at least it feels that way now.

So we charge ahead into fall. New classes and teachers. New fall sports’ seasons. Apple cider and (very soon) pumpkin everything.

Summer businesses brace for the long winter, while winter businesses begin to gear up for their turn. Inventory turns over, and, before you know it we’ll see Christmas decorations in the stores. Time marches on, much too quickly, for all of us.

At the Chamber, fall means Oktoberfest! This year, we celebrate our 25th annual auction - and we’re working to make this event bigger and better than ever with some fun new ideas and the support of our Signature Sponsor, Northwest Bank.

Put it on your calendar for Saturday, October 21st. Stop down to see us at the office and get your tickets. And get ready for an evening of food, fun, and fantastic auction items! (And, if you’re one of those folks already looking ahead to Christmas...the parade is scheduled for Friday, December 1st. Anyone have a sleigh Santa can borrow?)

Top: Bradford Ecumenical Home, Inc. held their 2nd annual Family Picnic and Car Show at the end of July - this year with a Vegas theme. Middle: Thanks to the United Way of the Bradford Area for hosting August’s Business After Hours, sponsored by and held at Northwest Bank on Main Street. CJ Spirits served up some delicious cocktails, the UWBA board - serving as this year’s campaign co-chairs - all dressed the part in their campaign shirts, and guests enjoyed the networking and hors d’oeuvres. Bottom: It was a beautiful day for August’s Lunch in the Square, coordinated by DBBDA and the Main Street Manager, and we hope for more of the same on September 13th! Kudos to Jim Ronan (Guitar Lessons with Jim Ronan) and his student guest for a great performance!

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Dr. K. James Evans will retire in August of 2018 after more than 40 years with the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. Dr. Evans served as dean of student affairs from 1976 until he was appointed as vice president in 1994.

Dr. Evans will remain in Bradford and continue to serve the university if he is called upon, along with his continued involvement with the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and the Grove City College Alumni Council.

McKean Insurance, an affiliate of St. Marys Insurance Agency Inc., recently announced the addition of Daniel Busekist to its team of Commercial Insurance Specialists serving clients in both New York and Pennsylvania. Busekist joins McKean Insurance with over a decade of entrepreneurial sales and customer service experience. As part of McKean Insurance, Busekist will have the ability to offer a wide range of coverages from various leading companies. For more information, call Daniel at (716) 903-5339, email danielb@ stmarysinsurance.org, or call McKean Insurance at (814) 362-9840.

CASA of McKean County hosted an open house in August at their new office location, 201 West Main Street in Smethport. They have also recently welcomed Jessica London to their staff as a full-time advocate supervisor.

Bradford Ecumenical Home, Inc. is pleased to announce Martha Hurd, RN, will be joining their executive team as the Director of Nursing at Bradford EcumenicalHome. With over 25 years of experience in nursing and longevity at Bradford Ecumenical Home, Martha will transition to her new role by working alongside Nancy Renninger,RN until Nancy’s retirement in January 2018.Bradford Ecumenical Home is a skilled nursing community serving 100 seniors.

CJ Bar-B-Que and Catering will hold their official Grand Opening on September 16th from 11am-7pm. They are a family owned and operated barbecue food trailer and catering business owned by Carmen and Johnna Bleem of Lewis Run. The food trailer can be found at the corner of South Avenue and Chataqua Place from 11am to 7pm most weekends. The menu will include a large variety of smoked meats and delicious sides (Ribs, Brisket, Pastrami, Pulled Pork, Chicken, and many others). Stop down on the 16th to help the Bleems celebrate their new venture as business owners in our community and try a sampling of their BBQ.

What’s happeningat the Chamber

We’ll be at the final 2017 Lunch in the Square on Wednesday, September 13th from 11:30am to 1pm

(with giveaways!) - hope to see you there!

Join us for Business After Hours from 5-7pm on Wednesday, September 13th at Graham’s Greenhouse and Landscaping,

1111 East Main Street in Bradford. Open to the business and professional community!

For September’s Women in Business gathering, meet at the Chamber (121 Main Street) at noon on Thursday, September 14th.

Instead of lunch, we’ll take the Bradford National Historic District Walking Tour together.

We have the tour brochures - just bring your walking shoes!

Oktoberfest/25th Annual Public Auction Saturday, October 21st at the

St. Bernard Parish Center gymnasium on East Corydon Street Tickets available now at the Chamber!

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Senior Expo!

Interested in becoming a Chamber volunteer?

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This year’s Willow Creek Triathlon raised a record-breaking $43,154 for the Disabled American Veterans of McKean and Warren Counties’ transportation fund. The event has raised a total of $277,054 in its twelve year run. This year’s race included 150 participants, an increase over last year. Dr. Dennis Faucher gave a powerful speech about honoring veterans and presented familes with a remembrance coin.

The Bradford Area Lions Club is seeking sponsorship for a granite memorial dedicated to the memory of all Lions having served their communities, country, and international community. Three levels of sponsorship are available. For information, contact Lion Pete Peckyno at 814-368-7257.

Street Dreams Car Club’s Autumn Daze car show will be held Sunday, September 10th on Historic Main Street in downtown Bradford from 10am to 4pm. This year’s show features a “Thanks for the Memories” theme and is co- sponsored by the Blaisdell Foundation and 100.1 The Hero.

Bradford Area Dance Center will celebrate the start of their second season and their new, finished facility at 657 South Avenue - back warehouse with a Grand Opening on Saturday, September 30th from 3-7pm. This is a great chance to check out the facilities, meet the teachers and register for fall classes! The finished center now features two dance studio rooms, along with a new and improved student lounge. Stop down on the 30th to check it out!

Main Street Office Solutions, LLC is the new owner of the Hooker Fulton building. Congratulations to Michelle Aaron-Simmons, who has been the property manager for several years, on the recent acquisition of the building!

Bradford Travel has now become part of the Niagara Scenic Tours family, the largest motorcoach and travel provider in Western New York. Bradford Travel remains your full-service travel agency offering assistance in all facets of travel. Be it motorcoach trips, corporate or leisure travel plans, they can assist all your travel needs!

PNC Bank recently made a $2,500 contribution to CARE for Children through Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program. Contributions made through the EITC program help CARE provide scholarships to eligible Pre-K students to attend CARE’s inclusive preschool, Rainbow Corner, located at the Ashley Booth Griffin CARE for Children Center in Bradford.

YWCA Bradford and the First Presbyterian Church have partnered to offer a Professional Clothes Closet, open by appointment on the second floor of the church to provide free, gently used attire for people to wear to job interviews or work. The facility will accept and provide donations of professional clothing including dresses, skirts, slacks, jackets,shoes, scrubs, steel-toed boots, and clothes for outside work. Contact the YWCA at 814-368-4235 for information.

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Let’s talk about...Remembering Glen CampbellWith the recent passing of country music star, Glen Campbell, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease, Lisa Johnson submitted the article below to The Bradford Era to recap Bradford Ecumenical Home’s time with Glen’s family back in April 2015. “Lisa writes, ‘On behalf of all the individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, family members and caregivers, we are saddened by the passing of inspirational singer Glen Campbell at the age of 81. We were deeply moved by the awareness that Glen and his family offered.’ She shared this photo by Shawn Murray Photography of Glen’s family members and some Ecumenical Home staff. ‘It was an honor to have met Glen’s family and host a reception with his wife, Kim, and musical performance by his children, Shannon and Ashley Campbell, in Bradford in April 2015,’ Lisa stated. ‘Following their meet and greet, a viewing of his documentary, ‘Glen Campbell . . . I’ll Be Me,’ sharing Glen’s extraordinary journey he and his family navigated 151 shows despite the unpredictable nature of Glen’s disease using love, laughter, and music as their medicine.’

Lisa said there will be a limited number of copies of the DVD available at Bradford Ecumenical Home by calling 368-5648. ‘We were so fortunate to know Glen and his incredible family who bravely shared their Alzheimer’s journey with the world,’ said Lisa. ‘Our thoughts and prayers are with them.’ Left to right: Vicki Harris, Bradford Ecumenical Home, Inc. Director of Marketing; Kim Campbell, Glen’s wife; Shannon Campbell, Glen’s son; Linda Howard, Bradford Ecumenical Home,

Inc. Director of Facility Development; Nicole Wells, Chapel Ridge Administrator; Ashley Campbell, Glen’s daughter; and Lisa Johnson,

Bradford Ecumenical Home, Inc. CEO

There’s never enough time in the day. To combat that, many of us stay up too late, swig coffee like it was water or guzzle energy drinks like they were air, and we sacrifice downtime for working towards getting that one last thing done before we leave. Many of us bring work home with us and check our emails before our feet hit the floor in the morning. But it shouldn’t always be about working harder. We need to find ways to work smarter. Here are some you may not have thought much about:

Know How Much Time You Spend on Social Media. Seriously. If you’ve struggled to lose weight, you may have lamented that it doesn’t make sense. You eat right and work out, yet the weight remains. It’s not until you start tracking everything that goes into your mouth that you realize what the culprit is. Tiny snacks like grabbing a Hershey’s kiss every time you walk by your co-worker’s desk. A handful of calories doesn’t seem like a big deal but they add up. The same is true of your time on social media sites. According to LearnStuff.com, over 12.2 billion collective hours are being spent browsing on a social network every day. Maybe you’re just watching one video while waiting on someone to go to lunch or before a meeting. But those minutes add up over the course of the day. When you start tracking your time on social, you could discover over the course of 8-10 hours you’ve wasted as much as 30 minutes. That’s 30 minutes you could use doing something much more productive. Even if your job requires you to be on social media, make sure what you’re doing is strategic and not just scanning streams with no direction.

Avail Yourself of Abridged Learning Opportunities in the Community Much of what we know about good business practices and social media features seem to change overnight. You can spend yourday learning everything you need to know about these things 1-2 times a month but that requires first doing the research and then learning the concepts or new features. Is that really an effective use of your time? You need to know the information but you don’t need to be the one to compile it or teach it to yourself. There are people in your community who are already doing that. The small business development center and local universities have sessions on topics that are valuable to you and your business. Best of all, these sessions are usually very reasonably priced. If your time is worth more than $20 an hour, you should look into these options.

Know Yourself When it comes to productivity you are either a to-do list person or an “eat the frog” worker. A to-do list person enjoys checking off completed items on the list. This personality works best when building momentum. Write out a to-do list. Assuming the items have similar deadlines, look for quick wins - tasks you know you can get done quickly. Getting them done in the first part of your day will give you energy because you see a large part of your to-do list getting conquered early on. On the other hand, if you’re a morning person who loses steam in the afternoon, you’ll want to “eat the frog.” “Eating the frog,” often attributed to Mark Twain, advises that if you eat a live frog first thing each morning, you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that it’s probably the worst thing you’ll do all day. People who do best “eating the frog” thrive on tackling the day’s hardest items first thing. Figure out which of these personalities you are. Do you love to see change in your to-do list or are you at your most productive first thing and need that energy to tackle the tough stuff? Either way, schedule accordingly. If you are an “eat the frog” type avoid early a.m. meetings - they will eat up your most productive time. If you are a to-do list person, break large tasks into small ones even though it will make your to-do list look longer. Checking off small tasks builds momentum, fueling your energy. Becoming more productive generally doesn’t take sweeping changes. It’s about recognizing the drains on your day and eliminating as many of them as you can. You may not be able to get out of every meeting or meaningless conversation but if you start turning your efforts to working smarter instead of harder, you’ll be able to find small pockets of time in your day and that will help you regain control of it.

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SEPT 5 • Prepare for the Unexpected: How Extended Care Costs Can Impact Retirement Plans • 11:30am-1pm • Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W Washington St, Bradford • In this seminar, you will learn what extended care is, what the financial and emotional costs for extended care are, and what your extended care options are. RSVP by September 1st at 814-368-9160. Light lunch provided.

SEPT 6 • America’s Cowboy Country Presentation • 6pm • Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W Washington St, Bradford • Bradford Travel will be sponsoring a group travel expedition to America’s Cowboy Country on September 8-15, 2018. Join our travel presentation by Collette Tours showcasing all that this wonderful 8 day journey will entail. Yellowstone National Park, Old Faithful Geyser, Chuck Wagon Dinner, Grand Tetons, Buffalo Bill Center, Crazy Horse Memorial, Mt. Rushmore, Badlands National Park and More!

SEPT 7 • United Way of the Bradford Area’s 19th Annual Pig Roast & Clam Bake • 5:00pm doors open • West Branch Community Center, 107 Irving Lane, Bradford • Enjoy clams (raw, steamed and casinos), roasted pig, sausage sandwiches, roasted corn on the cob, salt potatoes, salads, baked beans, homemade desserts, and beverages (including draft beer). Cash bar available, along with 50/50 and raffles. Live music by Jim Copeland (No Name Trio) and Tyler Caulkins (Marshmallow Overcoat). Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 at the door. Make reservations by calling 814-368-6181.

SEPT 8 • “Between the Line and the Mind,” Art Exhibition Opening • 12pm • KOA Gallery, Blaisdell Hall, Pitt-Bradford, 300 Campus Drive, Bradford • Exhibition by local artist and University of Pittsburgh at Bradford staff and faculty member Samila Sosic. Artist’s talk and opening reception, noon, Sept. 8, in KOA Gallery, Blaisdell Hall, Pitt-Bradford. Gallery hours are 8am to 8:30pm Monday through Thursday; 8am to 6:30pm Friday. Exhibition will run from September 8 to October 2. Free.

SEPT 9 • Benefit Scavenger Run/Ride • 11am Registration, 12pm Start • Bradford Vets Club, 94 Barbour Street, Bradford • All street legal bikes/vehicles welcome! Ride begins and ends at the Bradford VFW. $10 per person. All proceeds benefit Frances Sherman Auxiliary to VFW Post 212-Bradford, PA, helping us to help our local veterans and their families. For more information, contact Amy at 814-331-1142.

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• Street Dreams Car Club’s Autumn Daze Car Show • 10am to 4pm • Historic Main Street, Bradford • This year’s show features a “Thanks for the Memories” theme and is co-sponsored by the Blaisdell Foundation and 100.1 The Hero. Antique, classic, street rods, special interest, cars and trucks. Registration 9am to 1pm. $10 pre-registration, $12 day of show. Dash plaques to first 200 cars. For questions or information, contact Gary Hoy at 814-362-3717 or Kevin Shaffer at 814-366-3431.

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• Cyber-Security Boot Camp • 9am-3pm • Clarion University Small Business Development Center, 330 North Point Drive, Suite 100, Clarion • Cyber-crime is on the rise and knowledge is power when it comes to your defense. Learn how you can quickly and cost effectively address cybersecurity threats. A portion of this program is also geared to help Department of Defense (DoD) contractors understand new requirements. Email mreichard@nwirc.org for additional information or questions.• Lunch in The Square • 11:30am-1pm • Veterans Square, Bradford • Join us for a community favorite, Lunch in the Square! Stop by Downtown Bradford’s beautiful Veteran’s Square for some great food from Bradford’s best local eateries. Take it to go or stay a while and enjoy the live entertainment and fun atmosphere.• BACC Business After Hours - Graham’s Greenhouse and Landscaping • 5-7pm • Graham’s Greenhouse, 1111 East Main Street, Bradford • Join us for relaxed networking, complimentary refreshments, and a business card drawing. Come see what the Grahams have to offer at the newly renovated greenhouse! Open to the business and professional community.

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• Women in Business • 12noon • Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce, 121 Main Street, Bradford. All women in business in the local area are invited to join us for this monthly event, held on the second Thursday of each month. For September, we’re changing things up a bit - instead of lunch, we’ll meet at the Chamber office and take the Bradford National Historic District Walking Tour together. Bring your walking shoes!

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• FIRST STEP to Starting a Business • 9am-12:30pm • McKean County Redevelopment & Housing Authority, 415 W Main Street, Smethport • This monthly seminar provides an in depth look at the steps to start a business. Topics include business registrations, licenses, and how the Clarion University Small Business Development Center services can help you start and grow your business. Cost: $20 per person. Registration is required, register online: www.clarion.edu/sbdc/training/ or contact the SBDC at (814) 393-2060 or toll free (877) 292-1843.

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• Blue Angel Psychic Fair • 11am-6pm • Bradford Vets Club, 94 Barbour St, Bradford • Readers, mediums, vendors, spirit writers, paranormal and more! “Whispers From Heaven” Message Gallery with certified medium Rev. Charlene Schine-Gorman 3-3:30pm both days. $5 admission per day.

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• Bright Alternatives’ Walk For Life • 10am Registration, 10:30am Start • Hamlin Lake, Smethport • The walk is a great way to support the work of Bright Alternatives and tell the women in your community “We are here for you!” Basket raffles, popcorn, cotton candy. Followed by a hot dog picnic. For more information or sponsorship details, contact Bright Alternatives at 814-368-3388.• CJ Bar-B-Que & Catering Grand Opening • 11am to 7pm • Corner of South Avenue and Chataqua Place, Bradford • Menu wil include a large variety of smoked meats and delicious sides. Stop down to help the Bleems celebrate their new venture as business owners in the community and try a sampling of their BBQ.

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• Bright Alternatives Walk for Life • 2:30pm Registration, 3pm Start • Island Park, Wellsville, NY • The walk is a great way to support the work of Bright Alterna-tives and tell the women in your community “We are here for you!” Basket raffles, popcorn, cotton candy. Followed by a hot dog picnic. For more information or sponsorship details, contact Bright Alternatives at 814-368-3388.

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• Cybersecurity: Tips for Staying Secure on the Web and Social Media • 5-8pm • Room 200, Marilyn Horne Hall, 2 Marilyn Horne Way, Bradford $55. Learn how to stay secure online and about best practices for keeping yourself and your data secure. For more information or to register, contact the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Division of Continuing Education and Regional Development at 814-362-5078 or contined@pitt.edu.

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• Tori Murden McClure, Author Presentation • 7:30pm • Bromeley Family Theater, Pitt-Bradford, 300 Campus Drive, Bradford • Tori Murden McClure is the author of One Book Bradford and University of Pittsburgh at Bradford common reader selection, “A Pearl in the Storm: How I Found my Heart in the Middle of the Ocean.” McClure is an adventurer who was the first woman to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Free.

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• Perfect Pillowcase • 6pm-9pm • Little Fabric Garden, 25 Main Street, Bradford • $36. A step-by-step beginner’s class on sewing your own pillowcase. For more information or to register, contact the Pitt-Bradford Division of Continuing Education and Regional Development at 814-362-5078 or contined@pitt.edu.

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• Amazon Seller 101 Tour • 8:30am-12pm • Clarion University Small Business Development Center, 330 North Point Drive, Suite 100, Clarion • Did you know that Amazon has surpassed Google as the starting point for online shoppers? It’s true, so if you want your products to be where most shoppers go first, you need to attend this session. This is a step-by-step guided tour packed with tips and best practices. Register online now or call the Clarion University SBDC at (814) 393-2060 or Toll free at 1 (877) 292-1843 or Email: sbdc@clarion.edu.• Sales Boot Camp • 1:30-3:30pm • Clarion University Small Business Development Center, 330 North Point Dr #100, Clarion • Join us to learn the stages of small business growth. Join the discussion to understand business sales and profitability concepts. When you leave, you will have a Plan for your business that involves thinking, writing, planning, feedback and a final draft you can refer-back to. Register Online Now or Call the Clarion University SBDC at (814) 393-2060 or Toll free at 1 (877) 292-1843 or Email: sbdc@clarion.edu.

SEPT 29

• Six Steps to a Better Business • 9am-12pm • Clarion University Small Business Development Center, 330 North Point Drive, Suite 100, Clarion • Designed for every size business, this workshop will take you through each step to climb the ladder of business growth to have a commercial, profitable enterprise that works without you. Register online now or call the Clarion University SBDC at (814) 393-2060 or Toll free at 1 (877) 292-1843 or Email: sbdc@clarion.edu.

SEPT 29-30

• Pitt-Bradford Alumni and Family Weekend • University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, 300 Campus Drive, Bradford • Events include Executive Speaker Series, Light up the Quad, Town Hall and Faculty Meet & Greet, alumni athletics, Friends of Hanley Library Book Sale, Student Club/Organization Showcase downtown during Pumpkin Fest, and more.

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• Pumpkin Fest • 12-5pm • Main Street, Bradford • Family activities including hay wagon rides, bounce house, pumpkin painting, face painting, games, kid zone, and more. Live entertainment. Food court. More than 50 vendors! • Bradford Area Dance Center Grand Opening • 3-7pm • 657 South Ave Back Warehouse, Bradford • Registration will be available for fall classes. Meet the teachers and check out the new, finished facility, including 2 dance studio rooms and improved student lounge. See what BADC has in store for their 2nd season.• Illusionist Jason Bishop • 8pm • Bromeley Family Theater, Bradford • Tickets are $20 for the public and $5 for students. For more information or tickets, contact the Bromeley Family Theater Box Office at (814)362-5113.

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• 10th Annual Gem-Mineral-Fossil Show at Rock City Park • 10am-5pm • Rock City Park, 505 Route 16 South, Olean • $5 admission includes the full show, park pass and parking. Children 12 and under are free. Food, jewelry, rock and gem vendors will be displaying and selling their wares throughout the course of the weekend. For more information call: 866-404-7625.

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Let’s talk about...Remembering Glen CampbellWith the recent passing of country music star, Glen Campbell, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease, Lisa Johnson submitted the article below to The Bradford Era to recap Bradford Ecumenical Home’s time with Glen’s family back in April 2015. “Lisa writes, ‘On behalf of all the individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, family members and caregivers, we are saddened by the passing of inspirational singer Glen Campbell at the age of 81. We were deeply moved by the awareness that Glen and his family offered.’ She shared this photo by Shawn Murray Photography of Glen’s family members and some Ecumenical Home staff. ‘It was an honor to have met Glen’s family and host a reception with his wife, Kim, and musical performance by his children, Shannon and Ashley Campbell, in Bradford in April 2015,’ Lisa stated. ‘Following their meet and greet, a viewing of his documentary, ‘Glen Campbell . . . I’ll Be Me,’ sharing Glen’s extraordinary journey he and his family navigated 151 shows despite the unpredictable nature of Glen’s disease using love, laughter, and music as their medicine.’

Lisa said there will be a limited number of copies of the DVD available at Bradford Ecumenical Home by calling 368-5648. ‘We were so fortunate to know Glen and his incredible family who bravely shared their Alzheimer’s journey with the world,’ said Lisa. ‘Our thoughts and prayers are with them.’ Left to right: Vicki Harris, Bradford Ecumenical Home, Inc. Director of Marketing; Kim Campbell, Glen’s wife; Shannon Campbell, Glen’s son; Linda Howard, Bradford Ecumenical Home,

Inc. Director of Facility Development; Nicole Wells, Chapel Ridge Administrator; Ashley Campbell, Glen’s daughter; and Lisa Johnson,

Bradford Ecumenical Home, Inc. CEO

There’s never enough time in the day. To combat that, many of us stay up too late, swig coffee like it was water or guzzle energy drinks like they were air, and we sacrifice downtime for working towards getting that one last thing done before we leave. Many of us bring work home with us and check our emails before our feet hit the floor in the morning. But it shouldn’t always be about working harder. We need to find ways to work smarter. Here are some you may not have thought much about:

Know How Much Time You Spend on Social Media. Seriously. If you’ve struggled to lose weight, you may have lamented that it doesn’t make sense. You eat right and work out, yet the weight remains. It’s not until you start tracking everything that goes into your mouth that you realize what the culprit is. Tiny snacks like grabbing a Hershey’s kiss every time you walk by your co-worker’s desk. A handful of calories doesn’t seem like a big deal but they add up. The same is true of your time on social media sites. According to LearnStuff.com, over 12.2 billion collective hours are being spent browsing on a social network every day. Maybe you’re just watching one video while waiting on someone to go to lunch or before a meeting. But those minutes add up over the course of the day. When you start tracking your time on social, you could discover over the course of 8-10 hours you’ve wasted as much as 30 minutes. That’s 30 minutes you could use doing something much more productive. Even if your job requires you to be on social media, make sure what you’re doing is strategic and not just scanning streams with no direction.

Avail Yourself of Abridged Learning Opportunities in the Community Much of what we know about good business practices and social media features seem to change overnight. You can spend yourday learning everything you need to know about these things 1-2 times a month but that requires first doing the research and then learning the concepts or new features. Is that really an effective use of your time? You need to know the information but you don’t need to be the one to compile it or teach it to yourself. There are people in your community who are already doing that. The small business development center and local universities have sessions on topics that are valuable to you and your business. Best of all, these sessions are usually very reasonably priced. If your time is worth more than $20 an hour, you should look into these options.

Know Yourself When it comes to productivity you are either a to-do list person or an “eat the frog” worker. A to-do list person enjoys checking off completed items on the list. This personality works best when building momentum. Write out a to-do list. Assuming the items have similar deadlines, look for quick wins - tasks you know you can get done quickly. Getting them done in the first part of your day will give you energy because you see a large part of your to-do list getting conquered early on. On the other hand, if you’re a morning person who loses steam in the afternoon, you’ll want to “eat the frog.” “Eating the frog,” often attributed to Mark Twain, advises that if you eat a live frog first thing each morning, you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that it’s probably the worst thing you’ll do all day. People who do best “eating the frog” thrive on tackling the day’s hardest items first thing. Figure out which of these personalities you are. Do you love to see change in your to-do list or are you at your most productive first thing and need that energy to tackle the tough stuff? Either way, schedule accordingly. If you are an “eat the frog” type avoid early a.m. meetings - they will eat up your most productive time. If you are a to-do list person, break large tasks into small ones even though it will make your to-do list look longer. Checking off small tasks builds momentum, fueling your energy. Becoming more productive generally doesn’t take sweeping changes. It’s about recognizing the drains on your day and eliminating as many of them as you can. You may not be able to get out of every meeting or meaningless conversation but if you start turning your efforts to working smarter instead of harder, you’ll be able to find small pockets of time in your day and that will help you regain control of it.

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What’s happeningat the Chamber

We’ll be at the final 2017 Lunch in the Square on Wednesday, September 13th from 11:30am to 1pm

(with giveaways!) - hope to see you there!

Join us for Business After Hours from 5-7pm on Wednesday, September 13th at Graham’s Greenhouse and Landscaping,

1111 East Main Street in Bradford. Open to the business and professional community!

For September’s Women in Business gathering, meet at the Chamber (121 Main Street) at noon on Thursday, September 14th.

Instead of lunch, we’ll take the Bradford National Historic District Walking Tour together.

We have the tour brochures - just bring your walking shoes!

Oktoberfest/25th Annual Public Auction Saturday, October 21st at the

St. Bernard Parish Center gymnasium on East Corydon Street Tickets available now at the Chamber!

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Chamber News volunteers:

Theresa BondJune Brown

Maxine EschrichChris Yeager

And many thanks to Bonnie Smith

(pictured at right) for staffing our

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Senior Expo!

Interested in becoming a Chamber volunteer?

Stop in to see us at 121 Main Street or call 814-368-7115!

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This year’s Willow Creek Triathlon raised a record-breaking $43,154 for the Disabled American Veterans of McKean and Warren Counties’ transportation fund. The event has raised a total of $277,054 in its twelve year run. This year’s race included 150 participants, an increase over last year. Dr. Dennis Faucher gave a powerful speech about honoring veterans and presented familes with a remembrance coin.

The Bradford Area Lions Club is seeking sponsorship for a granite memorial dedicated to the memory of all Lions having served their communities, country, and international community. Three levels of sponsorship are available. For information, contact Lion Pete Peckyno at 814-368-7257.

Street Dreams Car Club’s Autumn Daze car show will be held Sunday, September 10th on Historic Main Street in downtown Bradford from 10am to 4pm. This year’s show features a “Thanks for the Memories” theme and is co- sponsored by the Blaisdell Foundation and 100.1 The Hero.

Bradford Area Dance Center will celebrate the start of their second season and their new, finished facility at 657 South Avenue - back warehouse with a Grand Opening on Saturday, September 30th from 3-7pm. This is a great chance to check out the facilities, meet the teachers and register for fall classes! The finished center now features two dance studio rooms, along with a new and improved student lounge. Stop down on the 30th to check it out!

Main Street Office Solutions, LLC is the new owner of the Hooker Fulton building. Congratulations to Michelle Aaron-Simmons, who has been the property manager for several years, on the recent acquisition of the building!

Bradford Travel has now become part of the Niagara Scenic Tours family, the largest motorcoach and travel provider in Western New York. Bradford Travel remains your full-service travel agency offering assistance in all facets of travel. Be it motorcoach trips, corporate or leisure travel plans, they can assist all your travel needs!

PNC Bank recently made a $2,500 contribution to CARE for Children through Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program. Contributions made through the EITC program help CARE provide scholarships to eligible Pre-K students to attend CARE’s inclusive preschool, Rainbow Corner, located at the Ashley Booth Griffin CARE for Children Center in Bradford.

YWCA Bradford and the First Presbyterian Church have partnered to offer a Professional Clothes Closet, open by appointment on the second floor of the church to provide free, gently used attire for people to wear to job interviews or work. The facility will accept and provide donations of professional clothing including dresses, skirts, slacks, jackets,shoes, scrubs, steel-toed boots, and clothes for outside work. Contact the YWCA at 814-368-4235 for information.

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Hello, everyone!

Back to school is here already. If you blinked, you may have missed summer - or at least it feels that way now.

So we charge ahead into fall. New classes and teachers. New fall sports’ seasons. Apple cider and (very soon) pumpkin everything.

Summer businesses brace for the long winter, while winter businesses begin to gear up for their turn. Inventory turns over, and, before you know it we’ll see Christmas decorations in the stores. Time marches on, much too quickly, for all of us.

At the Chamber, fall means Oktoberfest! This year, we celebrate our 25th annual auction - and we’re working to make this event bigger and better than ever with some fun new ideas and the support of our Signature Sponsor, Northwest Bank.

Put it on your calendar for Saturday, October 21st. Stop down to see us at the office and get your tickets. And get ready for an evening of food, fun, and fantastic auction items! (And, if you’re one of those folks already looking ahead to Christmas...the parade is scheduled for Friday, December 1st. Anyone have a sleigh Santa can borrow?)

Top: Bradford Ecumenical Home, Inc. held their 2nd annual Family Picnic and Car Show at the end of July - this year with a Vegas theme. Middle: Thanks to the United Way of the Bradford Area for hosting August’s Business After Hours, sponsored by and held at Northwest Bank on Main Street. CJ Spirits served up some delicious cocktails, the UWBA board - serving as this year’s campaign co-chairs - all dressed the part in their campaign shirts, and guests enjoyed the networking and hors d’oeuvres. Bottom: It was a beautiful day for August’s Lunch in the Square, coordinated by DBBDA and the Main Street Manager, and we hope for more of the same on September 13th! Kudos to Jim Ronan (Guitar Lessons with Jim Ronan) and his student guest for a great performance!

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Member NewsThe Good News Department

Dr. K. James Evans will retire in August of 2018 after more than 40 years with the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. Dr. Evans served as dean of student affairs from 1976 until he was appointed as vice president in 1994.

Dr. Evans will remain in Bradford and continue to serve the university if he is called upon, along with his continued involvement with the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and the Grove City College Alumni Council.

McKean Insurance, an affiliate of St. Marys Insurance Agency Inc., recently announced the addition of Daniel Busekist to its team of Commercial Insurance Specialists serving clients in both New York and Pennsylvania. Busekist joins McKean Insurance with over a decade of entrepreneurial sales and customer service experience. As part of McKean Insurance, Busekist will have the ability to offer a wide range of coverages from various leading companies. For more information, call Daniel at (716) 903-5339, email danielb@ stmarysinsurance.org, or call McKean Insurance at (814) 362-9840.

CASA of McKean County hosted an open house in August at their new office location, 201 West Main Street in Smethport. They have also recently welcomed Jessica London to their staff as a full-time advocate supervisor.

Bradford Ecumenical Home, Inc. is pleased to announce Martha Hurd, RN, will be joining their executive team as the Director of Nursing at Bradford EcumenicalHome. With over 25 years of experience in nursing and longevity at Bradford Ecumenical Home, Martha will transition to her new role by working alongside Nancy Renninger,RN until Nancy’s retirement in January 2018.Bradford Ecumenical Home is a skilled nursing community serving 100 seniors.

CJ Bar-B-Que and Catering will hold their official Grand Opening on September 16th from 11am-7pm. They are a family owned and operated barbecue food trailer and catering business owned by Carmen and Johnna Bleem of Lewis Run. The food trailer can be found at the corner of South Avenue and Chataqua Place from 11am to 7pm most weekends. The menu will include a large variety of smoked meats and delicious sides (Ribs, Brisket, Pastrami, Pulled Pork, Chicken, and many others). Stop down on the 16th to help the Bleems celebrate their new venture as business owners in our community and try a sampling of their BBQ.

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Officers President, Guy SignorBeacon Light Behavioral Health Systems

1st Vice President, Ryan Race Northwest Bank

2nd Vice President, Anita DolanCity of Bradford - OECD

Secretary, Devon KlossAmerican Refining Group, Inc.

Treasurer, Jill BallardUniversity of Pittsburgh at Bradford

Past President, Susan Oliphant American Refining Group, Inc.

Board of Directors

Vickie Baker CNB Bank

Lauren BlyNorthwest Bank

Gretchen BrahaneyKOA Speer Electronics

Nancy GrahamTin Ceiling Gift Shoppe

Anne HollidayWESB/WBRR

Stephanie Huber Bradford Hospital Foundation

Susan HughesTower FUMC (First United Methodist Church)

Sam Johnson Bradford Area School District

John ReiserZippo Manufacturing Company

Colette Roessler Bradford Area Public Library

Dan Williams Williams Insurance Agency

BACC Staff

Kara KennedyExecutive Director

Ryan DaughenbaughMember Services Coordinator

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Workforce Solutions for North Central PAAddress: 425 Old Kersey Road, KerseyPhone: 814-245-1835 Email: ssnelick@ncwdb.orgWebsite: workforcesolutionspa.comWorkforce Solutions for North Central PA is your premier connector to workforce services, activities, and potential funding in North Central Pennsylvania. They facilitate an innovative workforce development system that meets the changing human capital needs of employers and provides resources for job seekers that maximize their career poten-tial and focus on customer needs.

Marilyn Horne Museum and Exhibit CenterAddress: 2 Marilyn Horne Way, BradfordPhone: 814-362-7990Email: info@marilynhorne.orgWebsite: marilynhorne.orgThe museum is a fun, family-friendly, educational experience open year round, whose mission is to further interest in the art of opera and to inspire and educate new generations on the importance of art, culture and philanthropy through the life and achievements of renowned mezzo-soprano, Marilyn Horne.

Howard Hanna Professionals Address: 30 Bolivar Drive, Bradford Phone: 814-362-7450Email: HowardHannaProfessionals@gmail.comWebsite: McKeanPAHomes.comHoward Hanna Professionals is a full service real estate broker of residential, land and commercial properties. They are a part of the Howard Hanna Real Estate family, the third largest real estate company in the United States, the largest privately owned company in the United States, and the largest real estate company in PA, NY, and OH. Howard Hanna Professionals was founded as a partnership between Chautauqua County’s Howard Hanna Holt Real Estate, Olean’s DBP Realty and broker Dennis Pezzimenti, and Penn Laurel Realty and broker Michael A. DePalma. They celebrated their grand opening on August 24th with a ribbon cutting and open house.

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Spotlight member benefit: Business After Hours As a member of the Chamber, your business or organization has the exclusive ability to host a BACC Business After Hours. Offered approximately once per month, our BAH events give you the chance to showcase your establishment, products, and/or services, and to build your network of contacts throughout the area’s business community. If you’d like to host a Business After Hours in 2018, give us a call at 814-368-7115 or email kara.kennedy@bradfordchamber.com.

“We each have our own niche in the community where we can offer guidance and value to the campaign.” Those were the sentiments of Board Secretary Jodie Wagner, as the annual United Way campaign kicked off in August with the Board of Directors tasked with leading the efforts. With a monetary goal of $340,000, the board and staff recognize that it will be a challenge, but not one they as individuals – or collectively as a group – want to shy away from. “The United Way has supported - and continues to support - so many wonderful programs and services within our community,” said Stacy Williams. “The impact is far-reaching, and involves all ages of our community members. Without funding from the United Way, some of these worthy programs would not exist.”

Wagner says she’s looking beyond the $340,000. “I would love to see us exceed that goal to be able to provide even more funding to our local non-profits for the programs they continue to offer to the community.”

“Yes, meeting that monetary goal is a priority, but we’re also striving to be the best advocates for the funded agencies; the best stewards of our donors’ generosity; and increase awareness that giving to the United Way is still the easiest way to touch the greatest number of lives,” said Executive Director Mandi Wilton Davis. The campaign was already at four percent of that monetary goal as of the August 15 kickoff, with efforts continuing through December 15. All money raised will be distributed during the 2018 calendar year.

Your Chamber is growing...Melissa Franklin, an early reach coordinator with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation of the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry, will offer career advice to people with disabilities. The program will be held at the Bradford Area Public Library Thursday, September 7th from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. Contact the library to register at 814-362-6527 or register at the circulation desk. The event is free and open to the public.

Searching for a job is difficult enough, but when you have a disability it can be even more difficult. Franklin will offer advice for making the job search easier. Franklin will explain the definition of disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

She will discuss specific opportunities for people with various disabilities. In addition, she will offer advice on job hunting skills for people with disabilities. She will also explain how the American Disability Act (ADA) protects and affects people with disabilities.

PA CareerLink and the Bradford Area Public Library are working together to better serve our community. This program will be the first of future monthly seminars to help individuals who are seeking employment or better occupational opportunities. With anticipated cutbacks in federal and state programs, there is even more of a need for people to become gainfully employed. CareerLink and the library recognize this, and are collaborating to serve our community. In the future, the library will arrange to have representatives from CareerLink come in to provide help to individuals. For further information, contact Colette Roessler at the library at 814-362-6527.

Bradford Area Public Library Partners with CareerLink to Better Serve Our Community

United Way Kicks Off Annual Campaign

Business After Hours Our September Business After Hours will be hosted by Graham’s Greenhouse and Landscaping, located at 1111 East Main Street in Bradford. Join us from 5-7pm on Wednesday, September 13th for relaxed networking, complimentary refreshments, and a business card drawing. The Graham family looks forward to welcoming you to see all that they have to offer at the greenhouse!

Women in Business This month’s Women in Business event is scheduled for Thursday, September 14th at noon. Instead of eating lunch together, please meet at the Chamber office (121 Main Street) and as a group we’ll enjoy Bradford’s National Historic District Walking Tour. We have the Walking Tour brochure at our office - all you need to bring are your walking shoes! All women in business in the local area are invited to join us! See you on the 14th!

Tickets On Sale Now Oktoberfest/25th Annual Public Auction tickets are on sale now at the Chamber office. Advance ticket prices are $30 each or two for $50. At the door they will be $35 each. Stop in to see us at 121 Main Street or call 814-368-7115 to get yours today!

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It’s our silver anniversary - the 25th annual public auction for the Chamber - and we’re looking forward to celebrating with you! Who: Everyone over 21 is welcome - bring your ID! What: Live music, food and beverage, live auction, silent auction, 50/50, door prizes, and more! When: Saturday, October 21st from 5-11pm. Festivities and silent auction will begin at 5pm; live auction starts at 7pm; entertainment and prizes will continue afterward until 11pm. Where: St. Bernard Parish Center gymnasium, 95 East Corydon Street in Bradford

How: Advance tickets on sale now - $30 each or two for $50 - bring a friend! Tickets available at the door for $35 each. Ticket includes: entree, side, dessert, and beverage (beer, soda, or water). Additional a la carte food and beverage tickets available for purchase separately at the event. See enclosed inserts for sponsor and donor information. All sponsors at the Silver Sponsor level and above receive reserved seating!

Come and enjoy Oktoberfest with us, brought to you by the Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce and our event Signature Sponsor, Northwest Bank! Danke in advance for your support!

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Guten tag! It’s our silver anniversary, and we’re excited to celebrate with you! Planning is underway for our primary fundraising event of the year, Oktoberfest. Our 25th annual public auction event is scheduled for Saturday, October 21st at the St. Bernard Parish Center gymnasium on East Corydon Street. Our members and the community are invited to come and enjoy a night of food and fun among friends and colleagues to help support the Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce. We’re making several changes this year to create a more traditional Oktoberfest atmosphere. We’ll have authentic German food served throughout the evening, family-style seating with reserved tables for sponsors at the Silver Sponsor level and above, live entertainment, prizes for the best traditionally dressed Oktoberfest attendees, and more. Festivities and silent auction will begin at 5pm, the live auction will kick off at 7pm, and entertainment and prizes will continue after the live auction until 11pm. Advance ticket prices will be $30 each or $50 for two (at-the-door $35 each) – included are an entrée, side, dessert, and a beverage (beer, soda, or water). Additional a la carte food items and beverage tickets will be available for purchase separately. At this time we invite you to be an event sponsor and/or donate items to help us make the Oktoberfest/ 25th Annual Public Auction our best yet. Sponsorship and items provided will enable this essential Chamber event to be a success and will be recognized in our auction program and other media venues. The enclosed form details benefits of sponsorship. In order for your sponsorship to be included in all advertising as indicated, please return the completed form to our office no later than September 15th. Donated items can be brought to the BACC office, or we can make arrangements to pick them up. The sooner you can let us know what you are donating, the better, as it helps us build our auction packages! Oktoberfest proceeds enable the Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce to remain active in the business community. The Chamber helps area businesses and organizations build connections, offers affordable marketing and promotion tools, shares community development and educational resources, and provides savings through affordable health care insurance, business insurance, and energy savings. Danke in advance for your generous support! You are making a commitment to keep the Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce a strong and viable organization in our local community. Sincerely, Sincerely,

Kara J. Kennedy John D. Reiser Executive Director Oktoberfest Committee Chair

Sponsor ___________________________________________

Contact Person ______________________________________

Address ____________________________________________

City _______________________________________________

State _____________________ Zip Code ________________

Phone ____________________ Fax ____________________

Email _____________________________________________

Yes, I will sponsor the Oktoberfest/25th Annual Auction at the following level:

_SOLD_ Signature Sponsor $5,000 and above Thank you, Northwest Bank!

_____ Platinum Sponsor $2,500 - $4,999.99 Name and logo recognition appears prominently at event, in program and all advertising including newspaper, radio, web page as well as any promotions attached to this event. Reserved seating. Includes 12 free admission tickets.

_____ Gold Sponsor $1,000 - $2,499.99Name and logo recognition at event, in program and advertising including newspaper and radio as well as any promotions attached to this event. Reserved seating. Includes 8 free admission tickets.

_____ Silver Sponsor $500 - $999.99Name recognition at event, in program and advertising including newspaper. Reserved seating. Includes 6 free admission tickets.

_____ Bronze Sponsor $250 - $499.99Name recognition at event, in program, and on event poster. Includes 4 free admission tickets.

_____ Circle of Patrons $100 - $249.99Name listed in program at the Circle of Patrons level. Includes 2 free admission tickets.

_____ Patron $50 - $99.99Name listed in program at the Patron level.

Method of Payment:

_______ I am enclosing my check (payable to BACC) _______ Please send an invoice to the above location. _______ Charge my MasterCard, Visa, or Discover Card #______________________________ Exp Date ____________ Sec Code _______

Please return completed form by September 15, 2017.

Return by mail to:Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce

121 Main Street Bradford, PA 16701

Fax: 814-368-6233

Email: ryan@bradfordchamber.com

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Donor/Company _____________________________________

Contact Person ______________________________________

Address ____________________________________________

City _______________________________________________

State _________ Zip Code ________________

Phone ____________________ Fax ____________________

Email _____________________________________________

_____ Yes, I will donate an item(s) to be auctioned at the Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce Oktoberfest/25th Annual Public Auction:

Item Description: _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________

Approximate value of item(s):

$_____________

_____ My company does not have items to be auctioned, but will contribute $______ to be used in procuring additional items to be included in auction packages.

Method of Payment: _______ I am enclosing my check (payable to BACC) _______ Please send an invoice to the above location _______ Charge my Master Card or Visa #______________________________ Exp Date ________ Sec Code _______

Auction items committed for donation should be delivered to the Chamber office by Friday, October 6th, or let us know and we will make arrangements to pick them up at your convenience.

Thank you for your continued support!

Return by mail to:Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce

121 Main Street Bradford, PA 16701

Fax: 814-368-6233

Email: ryan@bradfordchamber.com

Questions: 814-368-7115