Blair County Business Hall of Fame Induction Held on June 15

On June 15, the Blair County Chamber of Commerce held their 2023 Business Hall of Fame and Awards of Distinction ceremony.

This year, the two businesses inducted into the hall of fame were Greenwood Pools and Spas and Shoe Fly Stores.

Greenwood Pools and Spas was started in 1960 by Clae and Norma Colyer. Clae wanted an in ground swimming pool in his backyard and discovered that there was no one in town to do this. Therefore, he did his research, found the materials and built his pool himself. The Colyers sold swimming pools and supplies part-time out of their home until 1965, when they went in...