July-August 2014 Edition - Upper Perkiomen Valley Chamber of

Upper Perkiomen Valley
Chamber of Commerce
THE EXCHANGE
July-August 2014 Edition
STRENGTH
UPV Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
Kim Licata, Chair of the Board
Harleysville Savings Bank
Doug Delp, 1st Vice Chair
The Delp Group, Inc.
Keith Gonyo, 2nd Vice Chair
Quad/Graphics, Inc.
Scott Orzehoski, Treasurer
QNB
Trevor Smith, Secretary
Smith Property Group, LLC
THROUGH
CONNECTIONS
Welcome New Member
Dale Nace Agency, 1522 Pottstown Ave. in Pennsburg has been serving the Valley since 1991 as a leading
State Farm agent. He specializes in business and personal insurance - home, auto, recreational vehicles, life
and health, and banking. His office takes pride in providing warm and friendly service. Dale focuses on
providing retirement planning, including 401k plan reviews and other business retirement planning. Dale and
his team have been a great addition to the Valley and look forward to being a “Good Neighbor” to the community. Please feel free to call anytime with your questions about insurance, banking and financial planning.
Chamber Representative: Dale Nace, 215.679.7951
www.dalenace.com
Fran Leskowicz,
Immediate Past Chair
Upper Perkiomen School District
Luanne B. Stauffer, President
UPV Chamber
Ed Buchinski,
The Grand Theater
17th Annual Community & Commerce Awards Breakfast
The Perkiomen School, Thursday June 19, 2014
Dave Czarnecki
CzarStar Security
2014 Award Recipients
Kimberly Detwiler
Univest Bank and Trust Co.
Outstanding Small Business Award
Frank Falk
Falk Funeral Homes &
Crematory, Inc.
Introduction: Jeanne Cove, UPV Library
Travis Whitaker
Upper Perkiomen Community Thrift Shop
William Gillespie, Jr.
Gillespie Electric, Inc.
The Wallace H. Bieler
Distinguished Leadership Award
Don Grandmont
Knoll Inc.
Introduction: Sheila Ruth, The Open Link
Marty Bodnar, Family Caregivers Network
Gerry Fioriglio
Family Caregivers Network
Suzanne Holloman
Montgomery County
Community College
Joshua Lampe
StandingStone Media
Chris Milligan
Blommer Chocolate Company
Joseph Procak
Brode & Brooks, Inc., Realtors
Anton Ringenary
Minuteman Press of Quakertown
Peter Rosenquist
US Tape Company
Melinda Stumpf
PPL
John Sylvia
St. Luke’s University - Quakertown
Campus
Christopher Tompkins
The Perkiomen School
L to R: Travis Whitaker, Gerry Fioriglio, Sandy Fetterman
President's Award for Education
Introduction: Bill Bushnell, Rep. Marcy Toepel
Sandy Fetterman
The Open Link
Chamber News and Events
August Events
June 5 LinkUp Breakfast
Legislative Affairs Breakfast
hosted by The Upper Perkiomen Valley Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, August 21, 2014, 8-9:30am
The Globe Inn, 326 4th St., East Greenville
LinkUp Roundtables are high-impact networking opportunities established to facilitate face-to-face introductions in a small group setting. LinkUp helps members build relationships, encourage referrals, and learn
more about member businesses. After a presentation by the host and
individual introductions, a business topic is introduced. At the June 5
breakfast, the following participants discussed “After the sale, how do
you demonstrate true customer service?”
David Czarnecki
Danielle Kates
Ali Schaeffer Lybacki
Ed Buchinski
Cynthia Smith
Paul Ripley
Michele Peart
Thomas McCabe
Anton Ringenary
Howard Peck
Patrick O’Hara
John Sheeran
Dina Corrado
September Events
Golf Outing
Thursday, September 18, 2014, Registration 10:30am,
Luncheon Buffet 11:00am, Shotgun Start 12pm
Macoby Run Golf Course, McLean Station Rd., Green Lane
Clambake
Thursday, September 18, 2014, 5pm
Macoby Run Golf Course, McLean Station Rd., Green Lane
CzarStar Security
Design Intervention by Danielle
First Niagara
The Grand Theater
Horizon Engineering
Independence Planning Group
Macoby Run Golf Course, Inc.
Thomas J. McCabe Realty, LLC
Minuteman Press of Quakertown
Senior Insurance Solutions
StandingStone Media
Upper Perkiomen School District
UPV Chamber of Commerce
Sponsored by:
Who is in the picture?
October Events
Happy Hour with Upper Bucks Chamber
Thursday, October 9, 2014, 5-6:30pm
Spinnerstown Hotel, 2195 Spinnerstown Rd., Spinnerstown
Evening with the Chamber
Thursday, October 23, 2014, 5:30-8:30pm
St. Luke’s Outpatient Center, 2793 Geryville Pike, Pennsburg
Entertainment Sponsor
Who can accurately name the most people in this picture? Email your
guess to [email protected] for your chance to win a complimentary breakfast or lunch at an upcoming Chamber event.
Congratulations to Tom Merrick, Tom’s Help Desk, for being the winner of
the May-June edition question.
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Chamber Events Recap
May Happy Hour
Thank you to our
Happy Hour sponsors!
This fun Cinco de Mayo themed networking event
took place on Thursday, May 8, 2014
at Arbour Square in Harleysville.
June Happy Hour
Our June Happy Hour took place on
Thursday, June 12, 2014
at The Wing Man Bar and Grill in East Greenville.
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Chamber Events Recap
Community & Business Expo
We had a great turnout for the “Business is Bloomin’”
themed Expo this year. Many participants decorated
their booth very creatively. Congratulations to the winner
of the free booth for the 2015 Expo: Upper Perkiomen
Community Thriftshop.
Thank you to Bob Barboni, Music Associates, Steve Pestrock Photography, and all gift bag
and door prize donors.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Sponsor
Community & Business Expo Participants
Advent Security
Arbour Square of Harleysville
The Barndt Agency
Bire Benefits
Creative Cabinetry, LLC
CzarStar Security Division of Kriebel Security
Dale Nace Insurance
Delaware Valley Hearing Aid Services
Family Caregivers Network, Inc.
First Niagara
Frederick Living
Good Shepherd Physical Therapy
Grand View Hospital
Hall Family Chiropractic, Inc.
Hallman Retirement Neighborhoods
Harleysville Savings Bank
Hope Valley Community Church
J-D Custom Cabinets
Kathy Clancy State Farm Insurance
Kimberly Moyer, Thirty-One Sr. Consultant
LifeSpan Day Care
Mary Kay Cosmetics-Nancy Panza
Independent Sales Director
Minuteman Press of Quakertown
N3 Oceanic Makers of Res-Q Products
The Open Link
The Perkiomen School
Perkiomen Valley Printing, Inc.
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Play & Learn Green Lane
PPL Corporation
Primerica
Professional Pharmacy of Pennsburg
QNB
Randy Quinby, REALTOR
Royal Stairlifts, LLC
Senior Insurance Solutions
Sound Factor Pro DJ's
Spear Excavating, LLC
St. Luke's University-Quakertown Campus
Town & Country Newspaper
Tri County Area Federal Credit Union
Univest Bank and Trust Co.
UPPEN
Upper Montgomery Joint Authority
Upper Perk Physical Therapy & Sports Rehab
Upper Perkiomen Community Thriftshop
Upper Perkiomen Valley Ambulance Assn.
Upper Perkiomen Valley Library
Upper Perkiomen Valley YMCA
Valley Lock & Door
Verizon Wireless Premium Retailer
XPO Business Equipment
Young's Home Comfort
Kevin Zimmers Antique Appraiser
Richard A. Zuber Realty
Chamber News and Events
Scholarship Winners Announced
Congratulations to our 2014 Educational Scholarship Recipients
Erika Maximuck
A graduate of Upper Perkiomen School District
- will be attending Penn State University - Main
Campus, majoring in Business, with a main focus
in Supply Chain and Marketing. Her goal is to
obtain a position in the field of technology.
Dagny Moll Barone
Valedictorian of the 2014 graduating class of The
Perkiomen School - will be attending the University of Richmond with an interest in business,
history, international relations and pre-med. She
will pursue a minor in Music.
The Perk Up Half Marathon
is coming soon!
Sunday, August 24, 2014
The Perk Up Half Marathon is a
13.1 mile trek of rolling hills and
beautiful scenery in the Upper
Perkiomen Valley benefiting the
Eastern PA Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation. Go to
www.perkuphalfmarathon.com for more information and to register.
Each Student will receive $1,000 towards college and was chosen
based on their ranking in pre-defined criteria. The students, their
families, and the UPVCC are grateful to the contributing members
who made the awards possible.
Sponsor
June 17 LinkUp Breakfast
hosted by The Upper Perkiomen Valley Chamber of Commerce
LinkUp Roundtables are high-impact networking opportunities established to facilitate face-to-face introductions in a small group setting. LinkUp helps members build relationships, encourage referrals, and learn
more about member businesses. After a presentation by the host and
individual introductions, a business topic is introduced. At the June 17
breakfast, the following participants discussed “What is your business
doing to make improvements for your custormers?”
Deborah Molina
Michelle Mory
Ali Schaeffer Lybacki
Ed Buchinski
David Alderfer
Ken Byler
Carl Slonaker
Melinda Stumpf
Jason Shellaway
Gary Frymoyer
Gene Fried
Glenn Quinn
Luanne Stauffer
Jake Dougherty
All 'Round Pest Control, LLC
Curves
First Niagara
The Grand Theater
Grand View Hospital
Higher Ground Consulting Group, LLC
Mann-Slonaker Funeral Home, Inc.
PPL
Shellaway Auto Sales, LLC
Univest Bank and Trust Co.
Upper Hanover Township
Upper Montgomery Joint Authority
UPV Chamber of Commerce
UPV Chamber of Commerce
Sponsored by:
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Renewals
The following members recently celebrated a membership anniversary and renewed their investment in the UPV Chamber:
Aiken & Sons, Inc.
Alternative Hair Salon
BaccariProWriters, LLC
Bear Creek Mountain Resort & Conference Center
Blommer Chocolate Company
Bux-Mont Awards
The Carriage House
Comcast
Coventry Transportation
Edwards Business Machines
Entrance Systems, Inc.*
Falk Funeral Homes and Crematory, Inc.
Family Caregivers Network, Inc.
First Niagara
Hereford Estates Manufactured Home Community
Hildenbrand Excavating, Inc.
Hope Valley Community Church
Horizon Engineering
J.C.S. Construction
J. P. Goetz Collision Repair
Mary Kay Cosmetics/Independent Sales Director Nancy Panza
Mullaney Law Offices
Owens Stables, Inc.
The Perkiomen School
Perkiomen Valley Printing, Inc.
PPL Corporation
Red Hill Christian School
Royal Medical Supply, Inc.
Scooty’s Auto Service & Sales
Shellaway Auto Sales, LLC
St. Philip Neri Catholic Church
St. Philip Neri Catholic Family Life Center
Kathy Clancy State Farm Insurance*
Still Waters Retirement Community, LLC
Teamwork Wins, Ltd.
Tom’s Help Desk
Upper Perkiomen BPW
Upper Perkiomen Community Church
Upper Perkiomen Manor, Inc.
Upper Perkiomen Youth Baseball Association
Urwiler and Walter, Inc.
US Tape Company
Valley Auto Group, Inc.
Wells Fargo
Members marked with an * have generously donated to the Upper Perkiomen Valley Chamber of Commerce/PerkUp Scholarship fund.
Save the Date!
Farewell Dina!
Evening with the Chamber
Denim & Diamonds
As many of you know, Dina’s last day at the Chamber was June 19. Although we are
sad to see her go, we wish her all the best in her new venture. She will be missed.
Thursday, October 23, 2014
5:30—8:30 pm
St. Luke’s Outpatient Center
Pennsburg
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Registration Form and UPVCC Staff Information
You can now register online! Visit us at www.upvchamber.org
Event Registration Form
Contact: ____________________________________________________________________Check if contact is also attendee Other Attendee Names and Details:___________________________________________________________________________
Business:____________________________________ Phone:_____________________ Email: __________________________
Event Name ()
# of People
x Cost
Legislative Affairs Breakfast (August 21)
_________
$20 member/$35 non-member
Annual Golf Outing includes clambake (September 18)
_________
see golf registration form
Clambake without golf (September 18)
_________
$45 member/$60 non-member
Total Cost
$______.00
$______.00
Meal choice #________BBQ Chicken #________Strip steak
Happy Hour with Upper Bucks Chamber (October 9)
_________
complimentary/$15 non-member
$______.00
Evening with the Chamber (October 23)
_________
$60 member/$75 non-member
$______.00
Total Payment:
$______.00
Payment Information
Check Enclosed (Payable to UPV Chamber of Commerce,
300 Main Street, East Greenville, PA 18041)
Please inform us of dietary restrictions
at time of registration. Unless otherwise
noted, registration opens 15 minutes prior
to published start times.
Visa or MasterCard (circle one).
Name on Card: ______________________________
Card Number: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___
3-digit Security Code: _________ Expiration Date: _____/______/______
Billing Street Address: _______________________ State:_____ Zip Code: _______
We regret that we must invoice for
cancellations not received 48 hours
prior to an event.
Mail, fax (215.679.2624) or email
([email protected]) your
registration today.
Cardholder Signature:__________________________________________________
Upper Perkiomen Valley Chamber of Commerce Staff
Luanne B. Stauffer - President, [email protected]
Kathy Fitser - Bookkeeper, [email protected]
Michele Fillippo - PerkUp Coordinator, [email protected]
Michele Rodenberger - Publications, [email protected]
Christine Gibson - Administrative Assistant, [email protected]
Karen Schultz - Volunteer, [email protected]
Kasey Schultz - Summer Intern, [email protected]
Whitney Longacre - Summer Intern, [email protected]
Jake Dougherty - Summer Intern, [email protected]
Providing leadership and vision to foster economic vitality and enrich the quality of life in the Upper Perkiomen Valley.
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UPV Chamber Calendar
8.21.14
Legislative Affairs Breakfast
The Globe Inn, 8-9:30am
9.18.14
Annual Golf Outing
Macoby Run Golf Course,
Registration begins at 10:30am
9.18.14
Clambake
Macoby Run Golf Course, 5pm
10.9.14
Happy Hour with Upper Bucks Chamber
Spinnerstown Hotel, 5-6:30pm
10.23.14
Evening with the Chamber
St. Luke’s Outpatient Center, 5:30-8:30pm
Save the Dates:
11.20.14 November Membership Breakfast
12.04.14 Ugly Christmas Sweater Happy Hour
12.18.14 Holiday Luncheon
12.18.14 UPVCC Reception at The Grand
2015 Business Directory
If you have not received an email about updating your business information for the UPV
Chamber 2015 Business Directory, please give us a call, 215.679.3336.