About the Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce

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BACC Mission, Objectives and Functions

The Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary organization of business and professional people whose mission is to strive to build a healthy economy and to improve the quality of life in the region.

Six Primary Functions:

1. Act as spokesman for the business and professional community and translates into action the group thinking of its members.
   
2. Be an advocate for community development.
   
3. Provide specific programs and services for the direct benefit of its members.
   
4. Be a clearinghouse for civic and business information.
   
5. The BACC is a research and promotion medium for business, tourism, and recreational opportunities in the Bradford area.
   
6. Sponsor civic and business seminars/events to encourage positive retail and community development for the future.

Objectives of the Chamber:

1. To advance the economic, industrial, professional, cultural, and civic welfare of the Bradford area.
   
2.  To coordinate the efforts of commerce, industry and the professions in maintaining and strengthening a sound and healthy business climate in the Bradford area.
   
3. To provide creative business leadership and effective coordination of all interested parties in solving community problems and in initiating constructive community action.
   
4. To create broad understanding and appreciation of the great opportunities in the Bradford area, and to promote the advantages and assets of our community within the area, in the state, and in the world.

How it Operates:

The Board of Directors is the policy making body of the Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce. Its members represent the business and professional leadership of the community. The Board consists of 21 members. Up to five are elected each year for three years. Two directors are appointed for one-year terms. The President presides over all meetings of the Board.

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History of the Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce

Fifteen local businessmen incorporated the Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce on December 18, 1882, as the "Board of Trade". Bradford's own hero and economic starter, Lewis Emery, was the first president.

The purpose as stated in the original charter was to protect, foster, and develop the commercial, manufacturing and business interests of the City of Bradford by joint and concerted action.

In 1954 the corporation name was changed to the Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce.

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BACC Board

The Board of Directors is composted of a maximum of twenty-one (21) members. The Board of Directors at its option may appoint up to three directors serve a one-year term. Any remaining board seats, up to five, will be elected annually to serve a three year term.

President, Susan Hughes,Bradford Manor 
First Vice President, Dr. Steve Hardin, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
Second Vice President, Ann Robinson, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Resourse Center
Treasurer, Anita Dolan, Main Street Mercantile
Secretary, Tim Asinger, Kessel Construction
Past President, John Sullivan, W.R. Case and Sons Cutlery Company
Membership Committee Chair, Dr. Steve Hardin, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
Downtown Partnership Committee, Chair, Anita Dolan, Main Street Mercantile
Resource Development Committee, Chair, Susan Hughes, Bradford Manor

Vickie Baker, CNB Bank
Jill Ballard, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
Devon HaydenAmerican Refining Group, Inc
Jill Henry, The Bradford Era
David Kobis, Bradford Regional Medical Center
Kristina Luzzi, Georgia - Pacific Corrugator II, LLC
Kelly Martin, Kelly's Restaurant
Susan Oliphant, American Refining Group, Inc
Marty Ours, ZIPPO Manufacturing Company
Katy Pude, Bradford Area School District
Ryan Race, Northwest Savings Bank
Colette Roessler, Landmark Society
Guy Signor, Beacon Light Behavior Health System
Dan Williams, Williams Insurance
Sharon Yost, Bradford Walmart Supercenter

 BACC Staff
Ron Orris, Executive Director, 814-368-7115 x101, ron@bradfordchamber.com
Becki Ivancic, Membership Coordinator 814-368-7115x102 becki.ivancic@bradfordchamber.com 
Kara Kennedy, Administrative Assistant/Events Coordinator, 814-368-7115 x104, kara.kennedy@bradfordchamber.com

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