March 2008 - Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce

March 2008
Southern Exposure
PO Box 395, 206 East State Street
Kennett Square, PA 19348
Phone: 610-444-0774 • Fax: 610-444-5105 • [email protected] • http://www.scccc.com
President’s Message
In October of 2006, the Daily Local
News published a special advertising
supplement entitled "Chester County's
Chambers of Commerce”. In it they
listed some eleven area chambers of
commerce in our region, including our
own local chamber.
The supplement defined a chamber
of commerce as "an alliance of member
businesses, individuals and organizations that join to support business." The
article went on to describe chambers of
John Jaros
commerce as the primary source for
businesses, along with individuals, who are seeking information on the business climate in a particular community. As
the article states, a chamber of commerce is indeed a collective voice which speaks from a much broader economic
framework than any individual business ever could.
As I assume the role of President of the Southern Chester
County Chamber of Commerce this year, I do so with great
excitement and anticipation in trying to take our chamber to
the next level. The Chamber's Board of Directors have established goals and objectives for this year and the coming years
to try and increase the visibility of the businesses in our area
as well as to provide value-added service to our membership
and the local community. We hope these efforts will result in
creating a business environment where existing businesses
will continue to prosper and thrive and new businesses will
desire to locate in Southern Chester County.
What I would like to try and stress this year in my term as
President of the Chamber is service to you its members. We
want to continue to provide value-added service to our
members. In so doing, if there is something you think we
could do in addition to what we are already doing, or do it in
a better way, please try and seek out one of the fourteen
Directors, or myself, the Chamber Executive Director, Aileen
Glass, or the Chamber Secretary, Tina Altman, and let us
know your thoughts and suggestions.
We look forward to continuing to make the Chamber an
organization that is providing you its members what they
need and desire in order to further promote business and
enterprise here in Southern Chester County. Southern Chester
County is certainly a great place to live and even a better
place to work and do business.
Sincerely,
John Jaros, President
What’s Happening at SCCCC
Monday, March 10th, 9 - 11 a.m.
SCORE Workshop at Hilton Garden Inn, 815 E.
Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square. This is a FREE Workshop for
SCCCC members through the generous co-sponsorship of
the Hilton Garden Inn and National Penn.
TOPIC: An introduction to the Basics of Internet Usage;
to Clarify Advantages of E-Commerce and Web Sites in
Your Small Business. This workshop will discuss the prevalence of the typical Internet consumer, as well as propose
various ways to incrementally move your small business
online. Cost estimates & descriptions of common issues are
provided. The presenter, Diana Hong, is the manager of a
Business Technology group at a large financial services
company. She has been working with technology for the
past five years in various roles - project manager, end user,
administrator, and consultant. An avid e-consumer, Diana
has been a loyal customer of Internet-based businesses since
1992. One of her most recent personal projects involved
advising the e-commerce launch of a small Asian iced tea
business in Boise, ID. She holds a Masters of Science in
Information Science from Penn State University.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2008, 11:30 A.M.
HILTON GARDEN INN
815 E. BALTIMORE PIKE, KENNETT SQUARE
how to network and get over the fear of attending
networking events. Learn how to maintain your network to
maximize effectiveness and get the results you need. This
timely presentation will prepare you for the "Power
Partnering" event in May.
Thursday, April 17th, 7:30 a.m.
County Commissioners Breakfast Panel at Wyncote
Golf Club, Route 10, Oxford.
Thursday, April 24th, 6 -8 p.m.
Business Card Exchange hosted by BioDerma Medical
Laser and Aesthetics, 507 Orchard Avenue, Kennett
Square. Look forward to an evening with VIPs, food, drinks
and mingling along with an informative session on the
Latest In Medical Aesthetic Laser Technology.
Wednesday, April 2nd, 7:45 a.m.
Members Meeting Breakfast at Hartefeld National,
Avondale. Guest Speaker: Tim Walsh, Financial Synergies
Management, Inc. Topic: NETWORKING. Networking is
the most effective method of prospecting, but few of us
understand and commit to doing it properly. Networking is a
process that must be learned and practiced. Join us to learn
Wednesday, May 7th, 7:30 a.m.
The Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce and
The Women's Referral Network are partnering to bring you
an exciting new event ...... POWER PARTNERING. SEE
ENCLOSED FLYER FOR FULL DETAILS AND REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS.
Executive Director’s Message
2008 SCCCC Officers
John Jaros, Esq.
President
Riley Riper Hollin & Colagreco
Chad Fenstermacher, CPA
Vice
Fenstermacher & Co.
President
Chad Fenstermacher, CPA Treasurer
Fenstermacher & Co.
Dennis Melton AIA
Melton Architects
Chairman
of Board
Aileen Glass
Executive Director
Tina Altman
Secretary
Board of Directors
We've had a busy time these last few
months. Our Annual Dinner was a great
success. Thank you to everyone who
responded so generously with sponsorships and of course, thanks to all who
attended. Our Committees have been
extremely busy and are playing an
important part in providing innovative
opportunities to network, advertise, and
learn how to make your business more
successful. Our Membership Committee
helped organize a successful "New
Members' Breakfast", with over 45
people attending, sponsored by Taylor &
Ochroch. We enjoyed a Members'
Meeting Luncheon with 56 members
brushing up on their time management
and organizational skills, thanks to
Victoria Papi of Organizing with "Keep it
Simple". I think by the time this issue is
out, we also will have had a successful
Business Card Exchange at the new
Sovereign Bank in Avondale. Check the
SCCCC website often to keep current on
our upcoming events! This month the
Communications Committee brings you
a great new idea for advertising. I'm sure
the phone at the office will be ringing
off the hook to take advantage of this
opportunity. Read on!!!
Aileen Glass
Executive Director
Steven Butler
ButlerBank Consulting
Jim Clymer
Key Real Estate, LLC
Jose Colon
DNB First
Christian Cuthbert
Genesis Rehabilitation Services
Sandy D'Antonio
Kennett Advance Printing House, Inc.
Andre Dixon
Lincoln University
Chad Fenstermacher
Fenstermacher & Co., CPAs
Jim Horn
The Tri-M Group, LLC
Holly Mehew VMD
Chadds Ford Animal Hospital
Doug Needham
Longwood Gardens
Brian Roselli
Brian Roselli Agency
Bill Steller
Phillips Mushroom Farms
Bill Stullken
Southeastern Ch. Co. Refuse
Authority
Matt Tucker
Pegasus Technologies
Enclosures and ads are paid advertising. SCCCC does not necessarily
endorse these products.
FRONT PAGE SPOTLIGHT!!!
The Communications Committee of
the SCCCC is excited to bring the
Chamber's members a great new way to
spotlight their companies. Beginning
with the next Newsletter, we invite you
to reserve your space on the front-page
for an article about your company! You
can give a brief history of the company,
tell about your products, your management team, your employees, and
anything special you may be doing.
This is your chance to tell the Chamber's
entire membership, over 600 businesses
and countless visitors to the Chamber's
website, what you do and why you
think you do it better than anyone else!
Your article should be approximately
500 words, and you may include
camera-ready artwork or picture of your
building, store, or employees if you
wish. You will, however, need to reduce
the number of words if you submit
artwork or a picture.
In addition to your front-page spotlight article, we will include a ¼-page ad
of your camera-ready copy in three
subsequent or surrounding Newsletters.
The total cost of the package is only
$1200, to be paid in advance. Any
design costs associated with the ¼-page
ads or article will be added to the price.
But wait - there's more!!! Not only
does your article appear on the frontpage of the Newsletter, it will be
featured on our website on the
Newsletter link until the next Newsletter
is published! This is a fantastic package
deal. We plan to publish six Newsletters
annually, so your article will serve as
prime advertising for your company for
two months! Reserve your preferred
issue now while it is still available.
The Board of Directors reserves the
right to edit the article, but you may
request a copy of the final edited article
before it is published.
Contact Tina Altman today at the
SCCCC office to reserve your front-page
space!
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107 W. State St
Kennett Square, PA 19348
610-444-8312
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2007 Outstanding Citizen
Congratulations to Eva Verplanck,
the recipient of the Chamber's 2007 Outstanding Citizen Award.
Eva Verplanck has a lifetime of experience volunteering in the health,
human services, social justice, environmental, and arts/cultural fields in
Southern Chester County and Wilmington. She has been a dedicated
volunteer in our community since her family moved to Kennett
Township in 1953.
In recognition of her in-dept involvement, Eva received the Lifetime
Achievement Award from the Brandywine Chapter of the National
Society of Fundraising Executives in 1994. In 1995, Eva was presented
with the Women of Vision Award from the YWCA of New Castle County
in Delaware. In 2007, Eva was presented with the Jordan Award, the
Chester County Community Foundation's highest award to recognize
lifetime philanthropy and community engagement.
Currently, at age 83, Eva is a member of the Kennett Area Park
Authority and a Board member of the Red Clay Valley Association, testaments to her concern for the environment.
Eva Verplanck is a stellar example of a community volunteer, one
who takes on challenging leadership positions and inspires others to
become involved on an array of levels. She is also extremely generous
with her time, nurturing newcomers to the region and helping them to
become involved; and providing sage counsel to other Board leaders to
2007 SCCCC President Dennis Melton with Eva Verplanck, help them navigate organizational challenges. Southern Chester County
is rich in many many ways, due to Eva's influence and giving.
recipient of Chamber's 2007 Outstanding Citizen Award.
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41st Annual Dinner
The Chamber held its 41st Annual Dinner on January 18th
at Longwood Gardens and it was a huge success with 300
members and guests in attendance. During the evening there
was a showcase of visual & performing artists assembed by
the Greater Brandywine Cultural Alliance. The guest speaker
was Peggy Amsterdam, President of the Greater Philadelphia
Cultural Alliance. Our sincere appreciation is extended to
Longwood Gardens for being the Host Sponsor and to our
Annual Dinner Sponsors listed below for their generous
support of the Chamber.
Major Sponsor
WSFS Bank & Wilmington Advisors
Platinum
Exelon Generation
Fulton Bank
Jackson Immunoresearch Laboratories, Inc.
Melton Architects
Riley Riper Hollin & Colagreco
Simpers Insurance Agency
Taylor & Ochroch, Inc.
The Tri-M Group, LLC
Gold
Brandywine Assisted Living at Longwood
Comcast
Genesis HealthCare Corporation
Kendal-Crosslands Communities
Manfredi Cold Storage and Distr., Inc.
The Mushroom Cap
MOBAC, INC.
Needhams Mushroom Farms, Inc.
Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.
Silver
Artworks Fine Arts & Crafts Gallery
American Mushroom Institute
Bernardon Haber Holloway Architects PC
ButlerBank Consulting
Chadds Ford Animal Hospital
The Chester County Hospital
Country Fresh Mushrooms
Fenstermacher & Company, LLP
Certified Public Accountants
First Keystone Bank
First National Bank of Chester County
Mendenhall Inn, Hotel and Conference Center
Phillips Mushroom Farms
Regester Associates, Inc.
Bronze
Allstate - Roselli Agency
The American Legion, Post 491
Beacon Technologies, Inc.
Brush & Palette
CFC Office Furniture
JoAnn Fisher, Prudential Fox & Roach
Hilton Garden Inn
Kennett Square Inn
Larmore Scarlett LLP
Mar-John Masonry, Inc.
Jeffrey A. Norman Architects
Paradocx Vineyard, LLC
Pegasus Technologies
Rigler & Perna, LLC
Scudder G. Stevens, P.A.
Umbreit, Korengel & Associates, P.C.
Welcome New Members
A. G. Edwards
302-731-2131, x 217
John Marble
131 Continental Drive, Suite 102, Newark, DE 19711
Financial services
American Cancer Society
610-692-2074
Joanne Hunt
FAX 610-692-9738
1615 West Chester Pike, #102, West Chester, PA 19382
Organization
web site: www.cancer.org
Amici Miei Restaurant
610-388-1144
Ivan Giansante, Chef
FAX 610-388-1140
938 E. Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square, PA 19348
Authentic Italian Restaurant
Becker Locksmith Services, Inc.
610-444-1323
Glen H. Becker
124 W. Hillendale Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348
Locksmith services
Borough of West Grove
610-869-2792
Sharon B. Nesbitt
FAX 610-869-4138
P. O. Box 61, West Grove, PA 19390-0061
Borough
web site: westgroveborough.org
Comcast
610-350-0155
Kevin C. Broadhurst
FAX 610-518-6215
1004 Cornerstone Boulevard, Downingtown, PA 19335
Cable TV
web site: www.comcast.com
Anthony J. D'Angelo, DMD, PC
120 Lafayette Street
Kennett Square, PA 19348
Dentist
610-444-2928
FAX 610-444-8327
Dichotomy
Sally Lewis
100 E. State Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348
Retail shop
610-444-2800
Cathy DuBosque, Prudential Fox & Roach
29 N. Third Street, Oxford, PA 19363
Real Estate
610-932-0900
Excellence Training Camps, Inc.
484-889-9379
Jen Croneberger
3947 Lincoln Highway, Suite 339, Downingtown, PA 19335
Athletic training facility
web site: www.jencroneberger.com
Flowers by Le Style 25
610-925-1901
Karen H. Brady
FAX 610-925-1903
674 Unionville Road, Suite 102, Kennett Square, PA 19348
Florist
web site: www.FlowersbyLeStyle25.com
Jennersville Open MRI & Imaging Center
610-869-8889
Amy Baker
FAX 610-869-7688
900 W. Baltimore Pike, Suite 102, West Grove, PA 19390
Medical Outpatient imaging
The Kennett Center for Advanced Dentistry 610-444-6311
Peter Patellis DMD
FAX 610-444-6153
208 N. Union Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348
Dentist
web site: www.KennettSmiles.com
Key Development Group
610-444-9400
James J. Clymer
128 E. State Street, Suite 110, Kennett Square, PA 19348
Real Estate Development
Leading Excellence
610-388-9539
Laura McGinty
or 484-459-2159
327 S. Village Lane, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
Leadership Education Consultancy
Lincoln University
Andre E. Dixon
1570 Baltimore Pike, P. O. Box 179
Lincoln University, PA 19352
University
484-365-7441
FAX 484-365-8067
web site: www.lincoln.edu
Maxim Healthcare Services Inc.
610-363-6044
Dave Darmofal
FAX 610-363-6488
748 Springdale Drive, Suite 120, Exton, PA 19341
Home Health care
web site: www.maxhealth.com
Nationwide Financial
610-304-3966
Hernan Gomez
FAX 610-254-5397
150 N. Radnor Chester Road, Suite E-200, Radnor, PA 19087
Financial & Insurance services
Odds and Ends Company
Rob Gallagher
331 Creek Road, Christiana, PA 17509
Home repairs
610-368-2377
The Paper Market
610-444-9484
Doug & Susan Harris
103 W. State Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348
Custom graphic design & printing, retail stationery
web site: www.thepapermarket.com
Picone Beauty & Wellness
610-444-4887
Sara Picone
FAX 610-444-4899
100 W. State Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348
Beauty & Wellness
web site: www.Picone1.com
Premier Martial Arts
610-268-2099
Jim Haag
Fax 610-268-2099
1120 Newark Road, Toughkenamon, PA 19374
Karate, Women's self-defense
web site: kirkspma.com
Three French Hens
610-347-6500
Charlotte D'Arcy & Norma Fortez
FAX 610-347-6504
5 Cemetery Lane, P. O. Box 488, Unionville, PA 19375
Gifts, jewelry, toys, décor web site: www.ThreeFrenchHensUSA.com
Unionville Gallery
610-347-6500
Manny Ghebremichael
FAX 610-347-6504
5 Cemetery Lane, P. O. Box 488, Unionville, PA 19375
Art gallery and fine jewelry
web site: Unionvillegallery.com
Xiomara Santiago-Beech Translation Services 610-466-9864
Xiomara Santiago-Beech
112 Airport Road, Box 314, Coatesville, PA 19320
Translation services
web site: xsbtranslation.com
Again, welcome!
2008-2009 Membership Directory
Members - 2008 is a directory year for the Chamber and all
members in good standing (2008 membership dues paid)
receive two free listings - an alphabetical one and one in the
classified section. Members also receive a substantial
discount on all ad space. Through the directory, a business
can reach 2,000 area businesses and homes continually
throughout a two-year period.
SCCCC's new two-year business directory goes to press in
April and will be available in June. The directory size will be
8 1/2 by 11 inches and will contain information on each
chamber member's business or profession. It will also
include a guide to municipal officials and services, legislators, school district offices and administrators, day care
SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTY
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
PO Box 395, 206 E. State St.
Kennett Square, PA 19348
610-444-0774
centers, parks, churches and service organizations. The directory is distributed to all chamber members, sent out in relocation packets, supplied in quantity to realtors and retirement communities, and given to anyone requesting a copy.
It plays a vital role in promoting area business and industry.
SCCCC members use the directory to network and to do
business with other members. The community uses it as a
means of getting to know the area and its businesses.
Don't miss out being listed in this valuable community and
business resource - be sure your 2008 dues are paid by March
15th. As always, thank you for your support of the Chamber
and its activities.
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