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The Train Station Office of the Bellefonte Intervalley Area Chamber is also the local office of the Central PA Convention and Visitors Bureau. It proudly serves as your one-stop shop for free information on the area's attractions, businesses, organizations, services and events. Call us at: 814-355-2917 or e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Free Wifi in the Park See the Link tab above for other useful information Bellefonte Is the Best Fly Fishing Town in Pennsylvania!
Members of the Pennsylvania fly-fishing community at PaFlyFish.com resoundingly selected Bellefonte in a recent poll as the Best Fly-Fishing Town in Pennsylvania. The town was chosen not only for the close proximity to the many wonderful streams in the area, but its hospitality, shops, dining and accomodations. With a lodging named the Riffles and Runs Bed and Breakfast, how can this not be a wonderful fly fishing town? Anglers enjoy the world-class fly-fishing waters of Spring Creek that meanders through the town. Other prominent streams such as Penns Creek, Fishing Creek, Spruce Creek and the Little Juniata River are all in close proximity too. The mountain fed and limestone streams provide cool productive waters throughout the year that are a delight to fly fishing enthusiasts. Why should you come to Bellefonte to Fish? We love anglers! There are five world-famous fishing streams within a 1/2 hour drive. Cold, clean, limestone water at a constant 52 degrees--no freeze means year-round access. Spring Creek is reported to have the highest number of wild fish in PA. The Fisherman's Paradise public fishing preserve on Spring Creek is close by. Great local tackle shops and bed and breakfasts that specialize in anglers. The area has an active Trout Unlimited Chapter and the US Youth National Flyfishing Team is Headquartered in nearby State College. ********* Upcoming Events Please call or e-mail the Chamber for more information: Through December 24th--American Red Cross Holiday Gift Wrap Booth at Nittany Mall January 5th--Leadership Centre County Strengths Workshop--1:00 PM. – 5:00 PM Board Meeting Room, Patton Township Office, 100 Patton Plaza, State College. Identify and Use Your Five Core Strengths To Positively Impact Your Work” By Paul Hilt Hilt & Associates $60.00 per person Participants must purchase the book, “Strengths Finder 2.0” prior to the workshop. Register on-line at: www.leadershipcentrecounty.org Registration deadline: December 23rd--Space Limited January 6th--BIACC Board Meeting--7:30 AM The Bellefonte Train Station January 13th--BIACC Luncheon--11:30 AM to 1:00 PM Bonfatto's Restaurant Program: Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) services for businesses and how to start a small business. January 19th--S.C.O.R.E. Business Basics Workshop--9:30 AM to Noon Nittany Bank, 2541 East College Avenue, State College, PA To sign up, please visit: www.scorecpa.org. February 3rd--BIACC Board Meeting--7:30 AM The Bellefonte Train Station February 17th--Business After Hours 5:00 PM to7:00 PM Hosted by Phoenix Rehabilitation and Health Services, Inc. at their office in the Match Factory, Phoenix Avenue, Bellefonte. ********** NEWS New Retail Shop Opens in Bellefonte: Childrenz' Clothing Plus A new Downtown Bellefonte consignment shop has opened and made its home at 122 South Allegheny Street. Childrenz' Clothing Plus is operated by Vickey Emel and specializes in high quality, new and like new brand name baby clothing and other consignment items, such as apparel and accessories for children, men and women, plus a lot more. All items are offered at very low prices. Please stop by and welcome Vickey to the business community. Store hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday--10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Thursday--10:00 AM to 8:00 PM Saturday--10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Phone: 355-1500 PA Artists Invited to Apply for Art of the State 2010 Exhibition Artists throughout the state are encouraged to apply to showcase their work in Art of the State: Pennsylvania 2010, a juried art exhibition that is open to state residents and will run from June 27th to September 12th at the State Museum in Harrisburg. Artists can compete in five categories; painting, works on paper, photography, sculpture and craft. Submissions will be done by digital images. Among the awards are the $250 Rose Roy Memorial Award honoring volunteerism and the William D. Davis Memorial Award for drawing. The State museum offers a $2,000 Purchase Prize. Applications are available at www.statemuseumpa.org The application deadline is February 28. Chamber Display Case Still Available Last Three Weeks In January Please stop by and see the excellent Swartz Fire Safety Christmas display! The Chamber display case is open for member displays the last three weeks in January. This is a free service to Chamber members. The lighted case is right inside the Train Station door and is seen by all the local and out of town visitors that enter. To reserve your space, please contact Gary Hoover at the Chamber. Company Welcome Home Fund at the Bellefonte Office of Nittany Bank.   ABOUT THE CHAMBER: The Bellefonte Area Chamber of Commerce was established in 1938 to promote the economic benefit of its members and the development of business in the Bellefonte area. Its missiion was later expanded and its service area enlarged to the Intervalley Area. The Chamber now serves Bellefonte, Howard and Milesburg Boroughs and the Centre County Townships of Benner, Boggs, Burnside, Howard, Huston, Marion, Snow Shoe, Spring, Union, Worth and Walker. Our membership is comprised of sole proprietors, small and large businesses, corporations, non-profit and community organizations and individuals located throughout Centre County that support and partner with the Chamber. The Chamber's services include the provision of general economic and community development assistance, cooperative marketing opportunities, business and organizational promotions, customer referrals, member training and information services, weekly e-mail updates and quarterly newsletters, monthly member networking activities and health insurance programs. In addition, the Chamber provides research and advocacy for its members and works closely with local government and community groups in helping to plan, promote nd provide special events and activities that bring in business, promote tourism and expand local cultural and recreational opportunities.
Please stop by, call or write to us. We are quartered in the historic Bellefonte Train Station next to beautiful Talleyrand Park. Our location is also the local visitor's center and the home of the Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society. For information or an application to join the Chamber, contact Executive Director Gary V. Hoover by calling 814-355-2917, or sending an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  |
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