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Gated Retirement Village Proposed For Frankstown

An 80-unit gated retirement village has been proposed for Frankstown Township near Reservoir and West Loop roads. Plans for Deer Meadow Retirement Community, on a 30-acre. . . . Full Story

Logan's New Building Could Prompt Road Improvements

The architects planning Logan Township’s future municipal complex may want to consider improvements at 26th Street and Pleasant Valley Boulevard, the main intersection providing access, the Blair County Planning Commission has recommended. . . . Full Story

McIntyre's Acquires AASD Plot Of Land

The Altoona Area School District was given the go-ahead Wednesday to sell a piece of ground near Mansion Park to the owner of McIntyre's Candies. Donald Ruggery Sr. will pay $125,000 to the school district . . . Full Story

Local Women Honored

Two Altoona women are included among the winners of the 2008 Best 50 Women in Business Awards announced Tuesday by Gov. Edward G. Rendell. Local honorees include . . . Full Story

"Basics of Website Marketing"
Pre-registration required
Thursday, April 24, 2008
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Saint Francis University SBDC, Loretto
$20.00 per person

"Understanding Financial Statements"
Pre-registration required
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Saint Francis University SBDC, Loretto
$20.00 per person

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	Product Innovation Grants Through a competitive selection process, Green Building Alliance will award Product Innovation Grants to projects that seek to develop and introduce green building products to the marketplace. Eligible projects may address key product development challenges, engineering or design challenges, show a significant degree of innovation, and/or identify a clear path to commercialization. More Information

ABCD Critical in Retaining Small Tube Products ABCD Corporation is pleased to announce that through its collaborative efforts, Standish Capital, LLC of Pittsburgh, PA along with local investors and a management group has acquired Small Tube Manufacturing, LLC a subsidiary of Wolverine Tube, Inc. doing business as Small Tube Products. The new ownership group has acquired the business and related facilities of the Small Tube Products operation located in Duncansville, Allegheny Township, Blair County, PA. The primary lending for this venture was provided through First Commonwealth Bank. Read More

I-99 Regional Internship Network in Full Swing The I-99 Regional Internship Network is a competitive summer networking program for college students in search of real-world career experience. The I-99 Regional Internship Network connects qualifying students with unique social and career building opportunities while gaining valuable career experience. Read More

Sponsorships Available for 2008 Clays Classic Sponsorship opportunities are now available for the 2008 Clays Classic, being held June 6th. The Clays Classic is a sporting clays tournament to support area educational programs of the Blair County Chamber Foundation. The available sponsorships include a Platinum ($2,500), Gold ($1,500), Dinner ($1,000), Lunch ($1,000) and Silver Station ($100). Door prizes are also welcome. Contact Marissa Darnell at 943-8151 for more information.

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