Somerset County Chamber of Commerce

08/26/2025

HEY, Y'ALL!

We need YOUR help to get the LAUREL HIGHLANDS as one of the BEST DESTINATIONS FOR FALL COLORS in USA TODAY 10 Best Reader's Choice Awards! You can vote once a day to help us get in the TOP 10!

We're currently sitting at #7, but we all know that we're #1! 😉😁🥰

VOTE, VOTE, VOTE🍁🎉

Leaf lovers and Laurel Highlands fans alike, it's time to rally.

The Laurel Highlands has been nominated for Best Destination for Fall Colors in USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards🌟🍂

Vote ONCE A DAY through September 8, 2025 to help us land in the top 10 ‼️Let's turn our reds, oranges, and yellows into solid gold 🏆

Share, spread the word, and show some love for our leafy, legendary landscape💛

👉 CAST YOUR VOTE HERE: https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/laurel-highlands-pennsylvania/

08/26/2025

HEY! YOU! Have you signed up for our Leadership program?! There's still time, but the deadline is approaching swiftly! Take action on your career path today and join us for a great opportunity to grow as a leader and community member! Looks great on a resume, too! ;)

08/26/2025

08/26/2025

It's time to vote in Simply the Best! ⭐️

Simply the Best is a newspaper promotion of The Tribune-Democrat designed for our readers to recognize excellence in the businesses, places and people of the region. We look forward to recognizing the area's finest – chosen by you!

VOTE TODAY: www.tribdem.com/simplythebest
Voting closes September 1 at 4:30 p.m.

08/26/2025

Just a reminder about the job coming up!

PA CareerLink® Somerset County, in partnership with the Somerset County Chamber of Commerce, JARI, Tableland Services, Inc. - Community Action Partnership for Somerset County, and Penn Highlands Community College, invite you to join us for the PA CareerLink® Days Fall Job Fair on Thursday, September 18!

📍 Location: St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, 1845 N. Center Ave, Somerset
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🎟️ Free and open to the public

Connect with over 50 local employers from high-demand industries across Somerset County and the Southern Alleghenies region.

The event will feature:
*Opportunities to complete job applications
*On-site interviews
*Industry "Shout Outs" from local leaders in manufacturing, education, business, government, and human services

Don't miss this chance to explore career opportunities and grow your professional network!

📢 Attention Employers: A few spots are still available!
Businesses interested in participating can contact us at 814-445-4161 or by emailing Beki Lowry at [email protected].

08/26/2025

The Laurel & Leaf is OPEN again! 🌿
Beginning Tuesday, August 26, stop in to explore books for every reader, one-of-a-kind gifts, and toys that inspire creativity. We can’t wait to welcome you back to the shop!

📖 Tues–Fri 10–5 | Sat 10–2

08/26/2025

With your library card, you can take advantage of SPARK resource sharing! If you can't find a book you want at the Biesecker Library, you can log into the SPARK catalog using your library card and order it from another Somerset or Cambria County Library. We'll request the items from the nearest local library, and they'll be delivered here for you to pick up. To learn more, visit our website: https://www.maryslibrary.com/?page_id=13101

08/25/2025

See the photos: Being 125 years old means a lot of memories through a lot of photos. bit.ly/45NgZwq

08/25/2025

Reminder about our MEET & GREET with the sailors from the USS Somerset! It's going to offer you a very unique opportunity to ask some questions about what it's like to be on the USS Somerset!

We'll also have some USS Somerset memorabilia for purchase at the event, as well!

So if you're looking for a fun and unique experience that also gives you a piece of our local lore, then join us for an evening of fun!

📣 Join us for a special evening to honor the brave crew of the USS Somerset!

Meet the sailors, enjoy food and drinks, and learn the story behind the ship named in memory of Flight 93.⚓

📅 September 10th | 🕔 5pm–8pm | 📍Ponfeigh Distillery

Tickets and sponsorships are available now! Please note that you do not need to be a sponsor to attend! Public tickets are available for purchase!

Click here to purchase: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/chamber-meet-and-greet

08/25/2025

Thank you all for an incredible 2025 Somerset County Fair!🎡🐂

Be sure to comment your favorite fair photos below, to be featured on our website📸🖥️

Look forward to seeing you next year!

08/25/2025

📢 Don’t miss the 21st Annual Alleghenies Regional Safety Conference!
🗓️ Wednesday, October 1, 2025
📍 Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center, Johnstown, PA
💼 Network with safety professionals, attend expert-led workshops, and earn CEUs!
🎟️ Register by September 19th – Student, group, and individual rates available!

✨ Topics include AI in Safety, Fire Safety, PPE, Mindfulness, Threat Preparedness, and more!

🔗 Vendor & Sponsorship Opportunities Available!
📬 Contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

JARI

08/21/2025

🐾🚗 Join the Fun at the Fast & Furriest Car Show! 🚗🐾

Support The Humane Society of Somerset County with a day full of cool cars, cute pets, live music, food, and fun! 🐶🐱

DATE: Saturday, September 13, 2025
WHEN: Registration at 9AM
WHERE: Memorial Highway Chevrolet, Somerset

🎶 Music by The Vandells | 🍖 Food by Pappy D’s BBQ | 🏆 Trophies, giveaways & more!