Business UPDATE - Perkiomen Valley Chamber of Commerce

Business UPDATE
For more than 55 years, we have been “Minding Your Business” to help grow YOUR customer base in
Collegeville, Trappe, Schwenksville, Limerick, Lower Frederick, Lower Providence, Perkiomen, Oaks, Skippack and Upper Providence.
February 11, 2016
2nd Annual Awards Gala recognized businesses and individuals
actively making a positive impact on life in the Perkiomen Valley.
Front row from left: Kelsey Givler, Merrymead Farm; Lynn Fleisher, Keenan, Ciccitto & Associates; Stefania
Davidse, Collegeville Yoga Bar; Wendy McKeon, Mom's House; and Steve Rock, Variety Club Camp and
Development Center. Back row from left, John Carr, Merrymead Farm; Craig Markle, Worcester Volunteer Fire
Company; David Akers, LMS Solutions Inc.; Kip Bilo, Kriebel/CzarStar Security Inc.; and Steve Aloi, Wegmans.
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OFFICERS OF THE BOARD
Chairman of the Board David Akers
LMS Solutions, Inc.
Past Chairman
Patrick J. Kelly
Kelly Insurance Agency
Chairman-Elect
Cheryl Kreider
Kreider Health Solutions, LLC
Vice Chairman
Kip Bilo
Kriebel Security/CzarStar
Secretary
Carla Rinde
Ursinus College
Treasurer
Matthew Baker
Maillie, LLP
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Board Members
Cathy McKeever
Brian Dubas
Justin Land
Ali Schaeffer
Mike Kelly
David Binder
Laura Schlegel
Jessica Lester
Legal Council
Bond, Pezzano & Etze, PC
Pine Run Construction
Dow Chemical
Santander Bank
Phoenixville Hospital
Pfizer
Print Copy Design Solutions
Perkiomen Valley School District
Thomas Keenan, Esq
Office Staff
Renee Blomstrom
Emily Schaeffer
Lori Kropp
Executive Director
Operations Manager
Event Assistant
PVCC Consultants
Business Equipment
IT Support
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XPO Business Equipment
Computer Troubleshooters
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Small Business of the Year
And the winner is...
Keenan, Ciccitto & Associates was established in 1983, and has been
serving the Perkiomen Valley with the best in legal services for over 30 years.
The firm represents individuals, families, businesses and municipalities
throughout Montgomery County and surrounding areas. KCA regularly sponsors
numerous community events and organizations. A few examples are the
Perkiomen Watershed, PVCC events, Feel the Warmth, Collegeville Rotary's golf
outing, Collegeville Halloween parade, countless sports teams and PVSD
events. All four partners have served the community in positions such as
Collegeville Planning Council, Collegeville Borough Council, Trappe Today
Tomorrow and the Trappe Business Association to name but a few.
Many thanks to our Keynote Speaker, former
Philadelphia Eagles Special Teams Captain Kevin
Reilly. Kevin spoke from the heart about overcoming
adversity and used his own life as a lesson on how all
of us can prevail from bad luck, adversity and pain to
find the very best in ourselves!
Patriot Pest Solutions
with over 50 years of
experience can eradicate
any pest problem in your
residence or commercial
property, offering the best
in wildlife and pest
preventative and removal
solutions.
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Kelly Insurance Group
is a full service agency
specializing in business,
health, life, homeowner's,
auto, recreational vehicle
insurances. Family owned
and operated they strive to
deliver revolutionary
solutions to their customers
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Medium Business of the Year
And the winner is...
Merrymead Farm is one of Pennsylvania's Century Farms. For
over 100 years this dairy and fresh produce farm has been
owned and operated by members of the Rothenberger Family.
You, your child, or your grandchild may have had the joy of
picking a pumpkin from the Pumpkin Patch, running through the
Halloween Mazes, or seeing the Great Pumpkin Harvest Lighting,
signaling the official start of Fall. They provide education and
tours so that all can embrace the natural beauty within our own
community. Merrymead also employs many youth to work on
their property or stores selling homemade ice cream, milk, and
other dairy products as well as locally grown plants, produce,
honey and beef products.
The Victory Bank
is a values-based company
started with the core
mission and commitment to
deliver a client experience
unmatched in the banking
industry. The business of
banking... done right!
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CzarStar/Kriebel Security
specializes in
custom-designed fire &
security systems for
commercial & residential
needs. A full service security
company that prides
themselves on customer
service and relationships.
Business UPDATE
Large Business of the Year
And the winner is...
Wegmans Food Market, supports a variety of local fundraisers and events to
foster enriched communities. Wegmans five key giving areas include feeding
the hungry, helping young people succeed, encouraging healthy eating and
activity, enriching store neighborhoods, and supporting United Way initiatives.
Wegmans Collegeville donated 18,000 pounds of food to the Pottstown Cluster
of Religious Communities, an organization supporting 600 families in
Pottstown. In addition to the donation, Wegmans employees volunteered their
time to unload the deliveries, sort and re-stock the food pantries shelves. They
also host community and business programs in their Timber Room with special
accommodations for non-profit organizations.
Brandywine Senior Living is a premier provider of
senior living services including independent, assisted living,
and rehabilitation services throughout the East Coast.
Brandywine’s décor blends elegance and comfort to make
the surroundings inviting and warm for everyone who
chooses to call Brandywine home. Restaurant-style service
and their signature Serenade program are examples of why
life is beautiful at Brandywine.
Award Sponsors
Rockland Immunochemicals
is a global biotechnology company manufacturing
leading edge research tools and cGMP grade proteins
for basic, applied and clinical research in functional
genomics, gene therapy and drug discovery markets.
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Humanitarian of the Year
And the winner is...
Steve Rock, has devoted countless hours to the Variety Club in
Worcester, PA. The Variety Club Camp and Developmental Center is a
non-profit organization that supports children in the Philadelphia area
with special needs. Variety's mission is to build independence and
confidence in youth with physical and developmental disabilities and is
host to the Special Olympics each summer. Steve was responsible for
getting certification to grow and supply plants and fish to the
Philadelphia Zoo the profit from which is used to support the
organization. He also created a farm-to-table vegetable stand, is
expanding the amount of food that can be grown and provides tree
work all to support the Variety Club.
Dutch Schrap is founder of
Operation Nine Reindeer, an
organization that provides
the very best Holiday
Season to selected local
families that have been
devastated by serious
illness and financial stress.
Their missions have
provided over $100,000
worth of items to local
families in Montgomery,
Berks and Chester Counties.
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Howard Scott is the
executive director of True
Reflection Ministries where
he finds ways to edify our
community and others. He
provides positive news
articles through Reflections
Magazine, produces annual
festivals and events, and
facilitates 12-Step
programs on Tuesday and
Thursday nights.
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Thank you Gala Sponsors!
Gold Sponsor
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Distinguished Service Person of the Year
And the winner is...
Craig Markle has served as the President of Worcester Volunteer Fire
Company since 2009. The company is an all volunteer fire department that
has been serving Worcester Township since 1959. In addition to fighting fires,
they also provide support to the State Police when needed for road closures,
ambulance calls and accidents. Under Craig’s leadership, the fire company has
expanded it's membership and support to the community in many ways, but
mostly in its dedication to continue to protect the citizens of Worcester
Township and to support the surrounding township fire companies as needed.
During the last 15 years they demolished their aging building and erected a
new one adding larger bays for larger trucks and a meeting room. They
established a "Junior Firefighter" program for individuals starting at age 16 to
learn, train and participate on their paths to becoming firefighters.
Zenon Janicki is with the
Collegeville Fire Company and runs many of
their programs including the annual canned
goods drive, toys for tots, and is the
chairman for the annual main street car
show which brought over 9,000 people into
Collegeville for the day. With a positive
attitude and high energy he believes in
giving back to our community and helping
others.
Christian Nascimento is the former
president of the Methacton school board.
This year, the financial situation has been
vastly improved, with the 1st ever
balanced budget with no tax increase. He
also led the completion of two long term
projects that will benefit people all over the
area - the installation of 2 new turf fields
and the field lights project.
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Thank you Silver Sponsors!
Business UPDATE
About Our
MEMBERS
RETROFOAM is an innovative wall insulation that
reduces sounds, prohibits pests, and significantly
reduces energy costs. Designed for existing homes
and/or commercial buildings, RetroFoam is a
non-toxic, environmentally friendly product that also retards
mold and mildew growth, and acts as a fire retardant.
RetroFoam of Southeastern PA is owned and operated by your
neighbors in Montgomery County who believe RetroFoam to be
the best re-insulation product on the market. Dennis Gehman,
owner of RetroFoam SEPA and Gehman Design Remodeling has
been a vital member of the community of construction and
remodeling since 1990. As the owner of Gehman Design
Remodeling Dennis saw a great opportunity with RetroFoam
and its potential to keep Pennsylvania citizens from emptying
their pockets on their electric bills. For more information
contact Mick Kaye 215-513-1276
MAILLIE, LLP is proud to announce that
Edward Fronczkowski has been named Partner.
Maillie LLP is a regional public accounting firm
with offices in Mont Clare, PA, West Chester, PA,
and Wilmington, DE. Edward Fronczkowski joined Maillie in
1997, and has extensive experience with clients in the areas of
real estate, retail and service industries, not-for-profits and
government organizations. He has special expertise in tax and
auditing. In addition, Ed plays a key role in the firm’s Employee
Benefit Plan Auditing practice. Ed is a member of the American,
Pennsylvania and Delaware Institutes of Certified Public
Accountants and is active in the Delaware State and New Castle
County Chambers of Commerce. He is a member of The Caesar
Rodney Rotary Club, Paws for People and is heavily involved in
his surrounding communities.
TOMPKINS
VIST
BANK
achieved five stars, the highest
rating possible, by Bauer
Financial, an independent
ratings firm. The rating is based on overall financial
picture, performance, strength and stability. Banks in the
five-star rating category are called “Superior” by Bauer
Financial and are considered to be operating well above
regulatory capital requirements. “We are very pleased
with the five-star rating,” said Scott Gruber, president
and CEO of Tompkins VIST Bank. “The achievement is a
testament to our employees’ focus on our customers and
on the quality of the services we provide.”
Have you attended one of the PV Chambers
Business Owner Roundtable lunches?
Join this interactive discussion and sharing of
best practices among other business owners
and decision makers! This monthly series is
held at The Copperfield Inn at Lakeside. Check
out our events page for the next meeting!
GETHRR is proud to share news of further international outreach with its first Central American project!
Partnering with Hydromissions International, Gethrr provided a safe, sustainable drinking water solution for
the impoverished, indigenous Ngobe people in Isla Tigre, Panama. The Gethrr and Hydromissions team
successfully drilled a new borehole well and installed piping to give clean water access to several Ngobe
homes. In times of drought, this one well could serve 100 people - nearly a quarter of the entire Ngobe
population. The well will consistently produce a significant amount of water for years to come, greatly
reducing the community’s risk of waterborne diseases. In addition, this Gethrr project provided the Ngobe community with
the training and equipment needed to independently develop more successful wells in the future. For information on how
your business can support upcoming projects, volunteer opportunities, or to submit a project, email [email protected].
As UNIVEST BANK & TRUST CO. heads into its 140th year of business, it is expanding its
commitment to small businesses with the creation of a lending team dedicated to supporting small
businesses in Greater Philadelphia and the Lehigh Valley. With big banks taking the place of
community banks in the local market, small businesses may face funding challenges so the
Univest Small Business Lending Team will focus on serving businesses with credit needs less than $1 million and revenues
less than $3 million. A commitment to personalized service and quick decision making sets them apart. Local management
and cutting edge technology allows loan decisions to be made quickly, sometime in just minutes. As an SBA preferred
lender, they have the capacity to help businesses acquire new equipment, purchase real estate, finance growth and
improve cash flow. “My team’s goal is to help local small businesses grow. This isn’t a transactional business, it is about
relationships. This is why we’ve invested in a team of experienced lenders who can build relationships with business owners
and serve as advisors,” explains Hugh Connelly, president of Univest Small Business Lending.
COLUMBIA COTTAGE ASSISTED LIVING on Main Street in Collegeville welcomes new
management staff to their community. Tracey Aungst joins the team as Managing Director. She
is a seasoned healthcare administrator and senior advocate who brings twenty-five years of
experience to this position. She resides in Douglassville with her husband and two children.
Should you be considering Assisted Living placement for a family member, friend, or yourself
please give the Cottage a call (610-409-8910) and schedule a visit. This summer we look forward to having an
Open House/ Meet the Staff Party. All will be invited!
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AMBLER SAVINGS BANK announced
that John H. Dean has joined the
community bank as Vice President of
Commercial Lending. Mr. Dean comes
with a wealth of knowledge in the
industry, developed from his over 30
years of experience at several financial
institutions ranging from larger regional
banks to local community banks in the
greater Philadelphia area. Throughout
his career, he has been responsible for
business development, underwriting,
loan presentation, loan settlements, and
the maintenance of a commercial loan portfolio. Mr. Dean
will be tasked with expanding small business relationships
at the bank. Specifically, he will lead the efforts to grow
the bank’s SBA lending program. Outside of the bank, Mr.
Dean is a volunteer with the Boy Scouts of America –
Cradle of Liberty Council, an Advisory Board Member and
Finance Chairman of the Sisters of St. Joseph Welcome
Center and a Member of the Board of Observers and
Alumni at Muhlenberg College. Ambler Savings Bank,
headquartered in Ambler, PA, has additional branches in
Fairview Village, Schwenksville, and Limerick.
BILL PENNEY ALLSTATE AGENCY
welcomes Jeffrey Gleason to their
team. Jeff has his life and property
&casualty licenses, along with a
wealth of experience. Jeff also has a
strong financial services/wholesaling
background to round out his
strengths. Jeff's primary role will be
cultivating the relationships with
existing clients, while marketing
outside the Agency for new
opportunities. Jeff is married with
three children, and lives locally. He knows the needs and
concerns of our local residents, and is dedicated to serve
them. If you are in the area, stop by and say "HI", or
email him: [email protected]. We are the ONLY
Allstate Agency in Collegeville, and located at 1 W. Main
Street! The Agency has been here for over 20 years, and
specializes in automobile, property, business & life
financial services.
FRIENDS OF PENNYPACKER MILLS
would like raise funds for a number of
interpretive signs to be placed around
the grounds. These signs will inform visitors about the
historically interesting items that can be seen on the
property. The first of these signs will be placed in the area
where the old mill, formerly stood. We have selected this
location because a pedestrian walkway will be added to
the bridge across the Perkiomen Creek in 2016. This will
provide easier access to the Pennypacker Mills property
from the walking trail. By informing visitors of the site’s
rich history, and the story of the Pennypacker family, this
first sign will encourage further exploration of the
property. The first sign will cost approximately $1,000.
The Friends will pay for it out of existing funds. However
they hope to install an additional five signs. Their size and
cost will vary depending on their location and the amount
of information they will contain. OUR FUNDRAISING GOAL
IS $5,000. Here’s where you come in: we need YOUR
help to raise the remainder of the cost of this project.
Please make a tax deductible donation: Friends of
Pennypacker Mills, 5 Haldeman Road, Schwenksville, PA
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About Our
MEMBERS
From Left: Nicole O. Roman, John E.
Ohler, Suzanne Jurenko, Michael
Richter, Scott Tomlinson, Marcia
Singh, Brent Harris, Don Peters.
Seated front: Kathy Cicala, Donna
Russell, Nancy Peters.
In keeping with RE/MAX ACHIEVERS REAL ESTATE goal to
“Support our Community where we live and work”, they
sponsored their annual 2015 Thanksgiving & December Food
Drive and Holiday Toys for Tots Drive. The local community
has supported RE/MAX Achievers Real Estate offices since 1987.
RE/MAX achievers real estate team is saying thank you again to
the local communities for their continued support by giving
back. In October, November and December Re/MAX Achievers
collected canned goods and dry food for local shelters. There
are over 450 families in the area that are in need of food for
their Thanksgiving dinner. Every November, since 2001, RE/
MAX Achievers has been donating 25 turkeys and over 200
canned goods to the local food shelters. In December 2015 RE/
MAX Achievers donated nearly 15 grocery carts of food to a
local shelter.
Additionally RE/MAX Achievers real estate
collected for Toys for Tots as there are hundreds of families that
do not have the financial ability to provide gifts for their family
during the holiday season. Since 2008, RE/MAX Achievers Real
Estate has adopted families and provided gifts for families each
Holiday season. RE/Max Achievers is eager to assist you with
all of your real estate needs buying, selling or investing! Please
visit one of our branch offices in Collegeville - 1425 S.
Collegeville Rd. Route 29, 610-489-5900, or Pottstown at 2060
E. High St. 610-326-1200, [email protected].
PERKIOMEN
WATERSHED
CONSERVANCY
Board of Directors is excited to announce Ryan
Beltz as their new Executive Director. Ryan will
bring leadership, creativity and his passion for the
outdoors to all of the organization's programs and mission.
Ryan comes to the Conservancy from Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
where he served as a land manager for the past five years.
Prior to his tenure at Hawk Mountain, Ryan held positions as an
instructor of English at Alvernia University, as a backcountry
ranger with the US Fish and Wildlife Service in Alaska and as a
wilderness guide in Alaska and Montana.
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Welcome New Members
Apartments
Phoenix Village Apartments
Sarah Chmielewski
131 Bridge Street
Phoenixville, 19460
610-933-0900
[email protected]
www.phxvillage.com
Retail
Raymour & Flanigan Furniture
Ernie Digiacomo
300-A Water Loop Drive
Collegeville, PA 19426
484-902-1834 / F: 484-902-1840
[email protected]
www.raymourflanigan.com
Signs/Promotional Products
Advance Stamp & Sign
Steve Sitron
14 Orchard Lane
Jeffersonville, PA 19403
610-539-3000 / F: 610-539-5200
[email protected]
www.advancestamp.com
Computer & Network Consultants
DelVal Technology Solutions
Mike Heffley
292 Main Street #160
Harleysville 19438
215-600-2866 / F: 215-253-3943
[email protected]
www.dtsolutions.com
Community & Non-Profit
Kiwanis
Bonnie Houpt
Harleysville, PA
267-664-2533
[email protected]
www.pakiwanis.com
Contractors
Premier Audio Visual LLC
Frank Fernandez
912 Hamilton Road
Collegeville, 19426
215-431-5201
[email protected]
www.premieraudiovisual.net
RetroFoam of Southeastern PA
Mick Kaye
355 Main Street
Harleysville 19438
215-513-1276 / F: 215-513-1280
[email protected]
www.retrofoamsepa.com
Golf Course & Country Clubs
Spring Hollow Golf Club
Catherine Lewandowski
3350 Schulykill Road, Spring City, 19475
610-948-5566
[email protected]
www.springhollowgolf.com
Real Estate
Pennsylvania Association of Realtors
Chuck Liedike
500 N. 12th Street, Suite 100
Lemoyne, 17043
484-684-5113
[email protected]
www.parealtor.org
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PMA Medical Specialists opens new
Rheumatology
and
Infusion
Center
in
Pottstown! Michael D. Perilstein, MD, FACP, FACR
has joined his private Rheumatology practice
with the Physicians Network at PMA Medical Specialists to
create the PMA Pottstown Rheumatology and Infusion Center.
Dr. Perilstein, a board certified Rheumatologist, began his
private practice in Pottstown and Reading in 1980.
Dr.
Perilstein has been the Chief of Rheumatology at Pottstown
Memorial Medical Center and is affiliated with the Clinical
Research Center of Reading. The new PMA Pottstown
Rheumatology and Infusion Center specializes in the early
diagnosis and treatment of arthritis, osteoporosis and
autoimmune diseases. Patients are now able to receive intravenous therapies and treatments in a private and relaxed setting,
that’s close to home. In addition to Dr. Perilstein, Sucharitha
Shanmugam, MD, a board certified Rheumatologist and
long-time physician with PMA Medical Specialists, will also treat
patients at this office. Both doctors are currently accepting new
patients at PMA Pottstown Rheumatology and Infusion Center,
located at the Chesmont Professional Building, 13 Armand
Hammer Boulevard, Suite 210, Pottstown, PA 19464. To
schedule an appointment, at this location please call
610-327-2405.
or the PMA Limerick Rheumatology and
Infusion Center, please call 610-495-2300.
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Emerging Business of the Year
And the winner is...
Collegeville Yoga Bar! Also nominated last year, Stefania Davidse
founded Collegeville Yoga Bar in January 2013, and was one of the first
people to open a yoga studio in Collegeville. In just 3 short years, she has
developed a steadily growing business that now offers yoga, yoga therapy,
ballet barre and an accredited 200-hour yoga teacher-training program.
She hosts off site retreats at very reasonable rates, and works to help
people of all ages and abilities grow to love yoga. Ursinus students receive
a 20% discount on classes, instructors–in-training can benefit from free
classes offered every month and clients can participate in a work-exchange
program to receive free classes as well. Yoga Bar has moved to a new l
ocation at 50 Second Avenue, Suite 3, Collegeville, stop in today!
offers a wide range of accounting to business
owners, executives, independent professionals,
and individuals, specializing in strategic tax
planning and tax preparation. In addition,
Kathy is a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor, and
she prepares financial reports and accounting
records. She also trains others and consults on
QuickBooks.
Evolutionary Home Design Center is a
retail home design center for homeowners,
contractors and designers. With a
showroom consisting of flooring, custom
cabinetry, under layment, heating systems,
counter tops, & more.
Thank you to our Gala Bronze Sponsors:
Need maximum results from upcoming
spring trade shows?? Call Bruce Zanar at
Motivational Marketing where we've
helped clients attract 1200 visitors in a
single day and achieve 35% more
qualified leads using equal or lower
budgets than prior years. Contact Bruce
at 610-792-2105, [email protected],
or visit www.motiv8marketing.com.
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Chamber Member of the Year
And the winner is...Kip Bilo!
Kip Bilo from CZARSTAR/KRIEBEL SECURITY has really stepped up over
the last year and has become heavily involved in the chamber. He can be
found at almost all of the chamber events, including mixers, lunch events
and our big signature events and always with a smile on his face. This year
alone, Kip has served as co-chair of the golf outing committee, took the
lead in getting the PV Men's events going, and has accepted a position on
the Chamber’s Executive Committee.
THE EYE SHOPPE’S Judy Kehr is a
longstanding chamber member who serves
on the Ambassador Committee,
making events a priority and often
volunteers her time to assist chamber staff
in setting up major events. She always
searches for new faces at events and
welcomes people as a warm and cheerful
greeter. Her efforts this year have directly
resulted in the acquisition of new members
for the chamber.
David Maris from MARCO MOTORS was
instrumental in supporting the Chamber at
the Pfizer Expo this year. He stayed all day,
assisting members to their booths and
helping Chamber staff with every little
request. He regularly attends events and
can always be counted on when the a
helping hand is needed. As Chamber
Ambassador Dave invests his personal time
in visiting with local businesses explaining
the benefits of Chamber membership.
Supporting Sponsors
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Non-Profit of the Year
And the winner is...
MOM’S HOUSE is a unique family support system of basic needs, including
free childcare, for low income, single parents while they are pursuing their
full-time education and becoming independent members of society. Mom's
House will care for children from 3 months up through age 5 so their mother
or father can go to school (high school, GED, technical school or college).
Mom's House feeds the children nutritious meals, provides clothing, diapers
and other essentials, and prepares the toddlers for pre-school. Mom's House
is a state-licensed daycare program that provides its services free of charge
in exchange for 2 hours per week of volunteer assistance and attendance at
monthly parent meetings.
Perkiomen Valley Youth
Basketball educates
Spring Valley YMCA serves
children in the sport of
Limerick, Collegeville, Oaks,
basketball while promoting
Royersford, Spring City and
individual effort, healthy
the surrounding
attitudes, and personal
communities, offering a wide
enjoyment. Financial
range of programs for
scholarships are offered to
children, teens, adults and
families in need.
seniors.
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Business Star of the Year
And the winner is...
David Akers President of LMS Solutions, one of the area's premier full
service marketing agencies, specializing in working with small and medium
sized businesses and non-profit organizations to offer a full catalog of
marketing solutions. LMS Solutions provides free website packages to
needy, local area non-profit organizations each year. David himself is a
Rotarian, as well as an active member of the PV Chamber of Commerce. He
serves as the Board Chairman, and also volunteers to facilitate the monthly
Business Owner Roundtable sessions. David donates his time to provide
free seminars to local business owners through the PV Chamber and the
Pottstown SCORE chapter.
Julie Brufke Wenger, owner of
Phoenix Tax Consultants, LLC,
one of the county’s leading tax
advisers. Julie has worked with many
clients and offered free educational
seminars for those in career
transition, hosted a Career Cure
event in 2011 that brought together
over 300 professionals in transition at
no cost to them, actively supports A
Baby's Breath in Phoenixville and
other charities by donating her time
and monetary assistance.
Catherine Gear, Regional Sales
Manager of Signal 88 Security of
Greater Philadelphia. Catherine
has increased revenues by over
200% through hard work,
networking, dedication and
knowledge. Catherine is a
member, and co-chair of PAA's
Helping Hands Committee. Last
year she coordinated the 4th annual
Soccer for Soldiers tournament in
August, which raised $15,000.
Annual Meeting
March 22, 2016
Spring Ford Country Club
11:30am - 1:15pm
DOW Chemical Expo
April 14, 2016
400 Arcola Road, Collegeville
11:00am - 2:00pm
Business Owner Roundtable
March 24, 2016
Copperfield Inn
11:30am - 1:00pm
Kalejta Financial
Management Shred Event
April 27th 2016
740 W. Main Street, Trappe
4:00pm - 6:00pm
SAVE THE DATE
PVCC Annual Golf Outing
Spring Ford Country Club
June 13th, 2016
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Perkiomen Valley Chamber
351 East Main Street
Collegeville, PA 19426
610-489-6660
www.PVchamber.net
CRUISE AND
FLY
WORLDWIDE
TRAVEL has
been in
business for
over 3 years. Corey
Bowlin, the owner of the
travel agency, has lived in
many tropical locations
around the world. Four
years were spent living on
the island of Maui and
another thirteen years living in the Caribbean. Every year Corey
visits two or three destinations. While there, he visits several
resorts to conduct site inspections so that he can learn firsthand
what each place has to offer and then in turn, share that
knowledge with his clients. He has found this incredibly helpful
when matching his clients wants and needs. Just looking in a
travel magazine or on Trip Advisor at reviews doesn't give you the
same understanding as actually seeing the property in person,
meeting the resort's staff and getting to taste the resort's food.
Corey's abundant first hand knowledge of resorts is what makes
his service stand out above the rest. Aside from visiting popular
resort destinations, Corey also attends trade shows, conferences
and other events throughout the year to continue learning about
the ever changing world of travel. He feels his continuing
education in travel along with his personalized style of service is
vital and what keeps his clients returning to his company year
after year. Currently, Corey's most popular travel destination
requests are for the Caribbean, Mexico and Hawaii. But even if
you have your sights set on something different, such as a
luxurious river cruise or a breathtaking European getaway,
Cruise and Fly Worldwide Travel can help you every step of the
way. Give them a call today (267-933-7006) and start planning
that vacation you have been dreaming about!
PHAMOUS PHILS BBQ
AND GRILLE along with
Clemens Meat Market in
Norristown have teamed
up to be the "Official Wing
Sponsor" of Bob Shoudt a
local Wing Bowl
Contestant! Also known
as Notorious B.O.B, he
came in third place at this
years Wing Bowl with 306
wings eaten!
16
KINETIC PHYSICAL THERAPY hosted a PV Win
Event for the ladies of the Chamber! Dr. Jason
Elvin discussed the importance of exercise and
other essentials to manage and prevent back
pain. Delicious food and drink were provided by
TIO JUAN’S MARGARITAS. All the ladies were
given gift cards compliments of MARGARITAS
and a few lucky winners left with raffle prizes!
Pictured left to right: Leann Pettit, Ambler
Savings Bank, Dr. Jason Elvin, Kinetic
Physical Therapy, Michelle Mitchell, Long and
Foster Realty, Christine Schmidt, UNIVEST
Late Winter 2016
Business UPDATE