Newsletter Spring 2016 - 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.
Our 4th Annual Expo at The Dow Chemical Company in April
was a great success! Thank you to the many vendors,
volunteers and Dow employees that made the day perfect
for showcasing our local businesses!
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Perkiomen Valley Chamber of Commerce 2016-2017 Board
Standing from Left: Renee Blomstrom, Bob Clark, Jessica Lester,
Mike Kelly, Cathy McKeever, Tom Keenan, Laura Schlegel
Seated from Left: Kip Bilo, Carla Rinde, David Akers, Pat Kelly, Cheryl Kreider
Board Members
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
Cathy McKeever
Brian Dubas
Justin Land
Mike Kelly
David Binder
Laura Schlegel
Jessica Lester
Bob Clark
Legal Council
Bond, Pezzano & Etze, PC
Pine Run Construction
Dow Chemical
Phoenixville Hospital
Pfizer
Print Copy Design Solutions
Perkiomen Valley School District
Interface Financial Group
Thomas Keenan, Esq
Office Staff
Renee Blomstrom
Emily Schaeffer
Lori Kropp
Executive Director
Operations Manager
Event Assistant
PVCC Consultants
Business Equipment
IT Support
XPO Business Equipment
Computer Troubleshooters
In February, GETHRR rallied dozens of local businesses
to host a “Night to Shine,” an unforgettable prom night
event for individuals with special needs in Perkiomen Valley. Over 450 people attended the event, at the Hope
Church in King of Prussia in collaboration with the Tim Tebow
foundation. Special needs guests were treated music, dancing,
hair and makeup services, flowers, limo rides and photography,
provided by the gracious donations and volunteers. This was the
area’s first event of its kind, and part of a program that holds
many similar events worldwide. This spring, Gethrr will continue
to organize charitable events which provide businesses with an
opportunity to collaborate, donate or volunteer. To learn more
about “Night to Shine” or future events, visit gethrr.com.
THE GODDARD SCHOOL in Collegeville celebrated their grand opening in March! Just off of 422, the school is located in
The Providence Corporate Center, at Arcola Road. The school serves the families of Collegeville and the surrounding
communities of Upper and Lower Providence Township, Oaks, Phoenixville, Kimberton, Trappe, Eagleville and Audubon.
Their priority is to provide your child a welcoming, safe, and fun learning environment focusing on their educational and
developmental needs while providing highly qualified teachers in a private preschool setting. Call to set up a tour!
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59th Annual Meeting
Keynote Speaker
Brock Blomberg,
President Ursinus
College
Rev. Dr. Martha Kriebel
Marvin J. Lewis
Community Service Award
Brock Blomberg, Ursinus
College’s 17th president,
is a proponent of global
education and an
advocate for the liberal
arts, with a personal
emphasis on empowering
students to become better
citizens of the world.
Rev. Dr. Martha Kriebel was the first
woman to earn a degree from The
Lutheran Theological Seminary at
Philadelphia— a Master of Sacred
Theology. She is a graduate of Ursinus
College, with a Bachelor Degree and a
Doctorate of Divinity.
Blomberg, 48, was Dean of the Robert Day School of Economics and Finance at Claremont McKenna College, Claremont, Calif., and is a notable
scholar of the economics of terrorism. Blomberg has served as a senior
economist for the President's Council of Economic Advisers, and was the
U.S. Representative to the Economic Committee for Asian Pacific
Economic Cooperation. He also served in various capacities with such
organizations as the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and
the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
As a knowledgeable historian Rev.
Martha volunteers with local historical
celebrations including the Annual
Collegeville-Trappe Memorial Day
Parade and other Trappe Historical
Celebrations and Services throughout
the community. She also serves as a
board member for Collegeville
Economic Development Corporation
where they promote our businesses
and our town and offer family-friendly
programs to residents.
Blomberg served in the military for eight years, including as Captain in
the Army Reserve. He was on the faculty at Wellesley College and was a
visiting scholar at Harvard University and its celebrated Weatherhead
Center for International Affairs before arriving at Claremont McKenna in
2003. He is a magna cum laude graduate of the University of Tampa and
received his master's degree and doctorate in Economics from Johns
Hopkins University.
Martha brings her ministries to those
that cannot attend Sunday church
services including shut-ins, patients in
hospitals and those incarcerated at
local prisons. Rev. Martha spearheads
an annual holiday gift collection for the
children at Bethany House which
serves youths that have been
neglected, abused, or abandoned.
PVCC Board of Directors have made a
donation on Rev. Pastor
Martha’s behalf to local family in need.
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59th Annual Meeting
Bob Clark was confirmed as the PV
Chambers newest board member at the
Annual Meeting in March. Bob is
Principal & Owner at
INTERFACE FINANCIAL GROUP which
provides short-term working capital for
small businesses who are tight on cash
flow, but are not able to secure adequate
traditional bank financing. He joined IFG
four years ago when he left the corporate
world to follow his passion of helping
small businesses grow.
Prior to IFG, Bob held senior business
leadership positions at large companies including ARCO
Chemical, FMC, Draeger Medical and Aramark, as well as at a
small startup company which won an Inc500 Award. He and
his family enjoyed a two-year overseas assignment in the UK.
Bob is a life-long area native and received a degree in
Chemical Engineering and an MBA in Finance, both from
Drexel University. He and his wife, Cindy, live in Eagleville, PA
where they raised three daughters, who are now all married
and live in Central PA. Bob is active in his church and enjoys
sports and family travel vacations.
Want More Success?
Here are a few ways that you can leverage
your PV Chamber membership to grow
your business!
Get Involved – Volunteer at events or join a committee. Offer member to member discounts – Entice other
You’ll meet new people and be able to share your insights members to do business with you by offering member
in ways that will help the Chamber. In addition, you’ll
discounts!
gain additional exposure for your business.
Leverage Advertising Opportunities – The Chamber
Attend Mixers – Be seen at the large number of mixers has many opportunities for you to market your business.
held by the Chamber. You’ll be able to network with po- Think about advertising in the Newsletter, on the Webtential customers and vendors, and also make new
site, or sponsoring an event. They’re all great ways to
friends.
get your business in front of potential customers.
Meet New People – Whenever you attend an event,
make a goal of meeting at least five new contacts.
Utilize Training Events – Attend a Chamber Member
Orientation meeting. Even if you’ve been a member for a
while, you’ll learn great tips on getting the most out of
your membership.
Update your directory listing – Make sure your business listing on the Chamber Directory is accurate. Take
advantage of the ability to upload your logo and images
to help your listing stand out.
Leverage ENews to share your story – The weekly
Enews provides members a great way to share information about your business. Utilize the Enews to announce
new products or services, celebrate key milestones and
awards, or even recruiting for more staff as your business grows.
Participate in Expos – Our expos give members an
incredible opportunity to get their products and services
in front of a large number of local consumers. Securing a
table at the Dow and Pfizer Expos is a cost effective way
to drive new business.
Host a Mixer – Invite members to your location, and have an opportunity to showcase your business!
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Lodging, Travel & Tourism
Welcome New Members
Best Western Plus The Inn at King of
Prussia
Maurya Joyce-Kershner
127 South Gulph Road
King of Prussia, PA 19406
610-354-8902 / F: 610-354-8912
[email protected]
www.bwkop.com
Apartments
251 Dekalb
Kristen Bielan
251 W. Dekalb Pike
King of Prussia, PA 19406
610-265-5251
[email protected]
www.251dekalb.com
Specialty Retail
Advance Auto Parts
Kevin McClain
130 West Main Street
Suite 160
Trappe, PA 19426
610-489-6366 / F: 215-754-4422
[email protected]
www.advance-auto.com
Westfield 41 Apartment Homes
Stacie Sigler
151 Holly Drive
Royersford, PA 19468
484-762-8422 / F: 484-762-8423
[email protected]
www.westfield41.com
Arts, Culture & Entertainment
Pinot’s Palette, Collegeville
OPENING SOON!
Providence Towne Center
Collegeville, PA 19426
[email protected]
www.pinotspalette.com/collegeville
Catering
Imperial’s Catering
Bob Imperial
40 E. First Avenue
Trappe, PA 19426
610-724-0401
[email protected]
www.imperialscatering.com
Financial Services
Messmer Financial
Chris Messmer, M.S.F, CFP
101 Oak Street
Collegeville, PA 19426
610-489-7925 / F: 484-973-6502
[email protected]
www.christinemessmer.com
Home Services
Merry Maids
Karen Barsottini
78 2nd Avenue Suite 5
Collegeville, PA 19426
610-436-6243 / F: 610436-6250
[email protected]
www.merrymaidssoutheastpa.com
May 19, 2016
Mixer at Community Music School
740 W. Main Street, Trappe
4:00 to 6:00 PM—FREE FOR MEMBERS!
May 26, 2016
Business Owner Roundtable
Spring Ford Country Club, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
June 9th, 2016
Mixer at Westfield 41 with Signal 88 Security
151 Holly Drive, Royersford
4:30 to 6:30 PM—FREE FOR MEMBERS!
June 13, 2016
Annual PV Chamber Golf Outing
Spring Ford Country Club
Golfers, Sponsors, Donations WELCOMED!
August 3, 2016
Reading Phillies Night
1900 Centre Avenue, Reading, PA 7:05 PM
Sponsors receive 400 tickets for $395 and YOUR logo is
printed on 10,000 tickets!
Insurance
SilverTone Med Plans
Dan Small
PO Box 1178
Oaks, PA 19456
610-409-1998 / F: 610-409-2548
[email protected]
www.silvertonemedplans.com
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Email: [email protected] or web www.ctcollegeville.com
Jim Carmody (610) 409-9800
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Mixer at Walnut Crossing
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2016 Dow Community Expo
251 Dekalb
Advanced Dentistry of Collegeville
BCM Media Co, Inc.
Best Western Plus The Inn at King of Prussia
Brandywine Senior Living
Centre for Healing Arts at Limerick
Chestnut Knoll at Home
Chiropractic Wellness Associates
Cisick Nester Insurance and Financial Services
Columbia Cottage
Community Music School
Coventry Christian School
Cruise and Fly Worldwide Travel
Davinci's Pub
Eagle Eye Home Inspection Services
Eastern PA Chapter of National Hemophilia Foundation
Friends of Pennypacker Mills
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa
Harleysville Savings Bank
J.H. White Financial
Kalejta Financial Management
Kamelot Auction House
Keenan, Ciccitto & Associates
Kelly Insurance Group
KinderCare
Kinetic Physical Therapy
Limerick Chiropractic Center
Lindt Chocolate
Long & Foster Real Estate Inc
M. C. Weeks, Inc.
Madison Providence
Marciano Wealth Advisors
Margaritas Mexican Restaurant
McAdams Financial
McSurdy & Pavlow The Smile Specialists
Merry Maids
Middle Creek Roofing
Motivational Marketing/PA Promo
Nutrimost of Montgomery County
Oehlert Bros., Inc.
Patriot Pest Solutions
Penn Liberty Bank
Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy
Phamous Phil's BBQ
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2016 Dow Community Expo
Phoenix Tax Consultants
Phoenix Village Apartments
Phoenixville Hospital
Pinot's Palette
PMA Medical Specialists
Progressive Vision Institute
Raymour and Flanagan
RE/MAX Achievers, Inc.
RE/MAX The Glen Russell Team
RiverCrest Golf Club & Preserve
Sanatoga Water Conditioning
SilverTone Med Plans
Spring Hollow Golf Club
Swede Family Chiropractic
The Comprehensive Foot and Ankle Center of Collegeville
The Eye Shoppe
The Goddard School
Thirty One
Toll Brothers of Montgomery County
Univest
Upper Providence Township
Westfield 41 Apartment Homes
WJA Landscaping
Wood Thru The Ages
Many thanks to our bag sponsors
CISICK NESTER INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
and KARCHNER MARKETING RESEARCH.
Over 200 goodie bags were stuffed with marketing literature
and promotional items from our members and distributed to
Dow employees!
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Alexandre Quantin, an Investment
Advisor at DEVON FINANCIAL
PARTNERS, LLC and Business
Development Manager for USA France
Financials a division that specializes in
financial planning for the French
community, was selected to be on the
THE JOB EXCHANGE
panel for NAIFA Greater Philadelphia’s 6th
ASSOCIATES, INC a leading staffAnnual Morning with the Rising Stars
ing agency in Montgomery County
event in Philadelphia on March 10, 2016.
announced today they have won
This event showcased the Philadelphia
Inavero’s Best of Staffing® Client Award for providing superior
Region’s Top Financial Advisors selected
service to their clients. Presented in partnership with Careerfrom the leading firms. The panelists were
Builder, Inavero’s Best of Staffing Client winners have proven
nominated and selected based on NAIFA membership
to be industry leaders in service quality based completely on
qualifications and overall production in their business. All
the ratings given to them by their clients. On average, clients
in the panel are under the age of 40 and have been in the
of winning agencies are nearly three times as likely to be
business five years or less. Alexandre was named Devon
completely satisfied with the services provided compared to
those working with non-winning agencies. Focused on helping Financial Partner’s New Associate of the Year in 2013 and
Montgomery, Chester and Delaware County companies find the has been honored with inclusion in Devon Financial
Partner’s Summit Club every year since. The Summit Club
right people for their job openings, The Job Exchange
honors producers who have at least a 25% growth in
Associates, Inc. received satisfaction scores of 9 or 10 out of
10 from 87% percent of their clients, significantly higher than business year over year. Alexandre has focused his
the industry’s average of 27 percent. Award winners make up practice on servicing the French speaking community in
more than 15 states.
less than two percent of all staffing agencies in the U.S. and
Canada who earned the Best of Staffing Award for service
PMA MEDICAL SPECIALISTS Hosts Go Red
excellence. “Our company works hard to make service a
for Women Day! To raise awareness among
priority and we are proud and honored to be recognized for
local women that heart disease is their #1
our efforts in this way.” The Job Exchange Associates, Inc.
health threat, PMA Medical
President, Lori L. Colasanti said. "Leaders of growing
Specialists’ physicians, providers and staff
companies are more committed than ever to staying flexible in donned their red. According to Kathleen E. Magness, MD,
this stable yet volatile market, making staffing firms the most a cardiologist at PMA Medical Specialists, "Our Go Red for
viable employment partnership," said Inavero's CEO Eric
Women Day is a great opportunity to reach out to women
Gregg. "Finding the best staffing partner with a proven comin our community and alert them to their personal risk
mitment to service excellence can be really tough.
factors for heart disease. By joining together we can raise
BestofStaffing.com is the place to find the winning agencies
awareness locally about heart disease and help lead
that place talent with the skills you need in your city or state.
women on the path to prevention." PMA Medical
We are very proud of the 2016 award winners." About The Job Specialists’ activities are in partnership with The Heart
Exchange Associates, Inc. At The Job Exchange, we specialize Truth, a national education program warning women about
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stand out among their peers for direct hire, temp-to-hire and
of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), U.S. Department
temporary placement. For over 20 years we have helped small of Health and Human Services (HHS), in partnership with
to mid-sized businesses in Montgomery, Chester and Delaware The Office on Women's Health (OWH) and other organizacounties find excellence in their search for talent.
tions committed to the health and well-being of women.
The Heart Truth created and introduced the Red Dress® as
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About Our
MEMBERS
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Perkiomen Valley Chamber
351 East Main Street
Collegeville, PA 19426
610-489-6660
www.PVchamber.net
31st Annual PV Chamber Golf Outing
Monday
June 13,
2016
Spring Ford
Country Club
Registration/Lunch
9:30—10:45 am
Shotgun Start,
Scramble
11:00 am
Join the list of sponsors!
Email [email protected]
Awards and Dinner
Buffet to follow
with thousands of
dollars in raffles
and prizes!
Business Matters
Lunch Series
As part of our Business Matters
lunch series Donna Botti of DELOS
INC spoke to our members in
March at SPRING HOLLOW GOLF
CLUB. Her presentation Grow Your List, Grow
Your Business left attendees with ideas and
strategies to capture new contacts, grow your
list and take action to help move your business
forward!
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
Ceremony with PA State Representative Tom Quigley, Sarah
Rasmussen (Senator Mensch's office), Trappe Mayor Connie Peck,
Trappe Borough Representatives, members of Trappe Fire & EMS
and PV Chamber Board and Ambassadors posed with Kevin
McClain, District Manager at Advance Auto Parts.
The team at Advance Auto Parts is looking forward to serving our
community and being an integral part of the growth and continued
success in Trappe! Stop by and say “Hello” - Trappe Shopping
Center, 130 W. Main Street, Trappe.
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