The Voice of Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce

FOCUS: Real Estate Services: Financial Institutions, Mortgages and Insurance
SEPTEMBER 2014
The Voice of Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce
 Read more on page 19.
table of contents
Board Chair’s Message............................ 3
Your Chamber....................................... 4-8
 Bucks Business Connect held at The Birches
 Raymour & Flanigan welcomes LBCCC for the Business Card Exchange
 Youth Leadership Program helps High School Students
 LBCCC Ambassadors
 Speed Networking held in conjunction with the Greater Philadelphia
Chamber of Commerce
 Young Professionals Happy Hour
 Central Bark Doggie Daycare Ribbon Cutting
 LBCCC Internship Program
 Making Meaningful Connections
 Crowdfunding Seminar held at LBCCC
Welcome New Members......................... 5
Advertisers’ Web Sites.............................. 6
Member Fates & Happenings................. 8
Events & Committee Calendar............... 9
Bucks Business Connect......................... 10
Business Card Exchange........................ 11
Focus Now.................................. 12, 15-17
Real Estate Services: Financial Institutions, Mortgages and Insurance
Membership Application..................13-14
Business Briefs.......................................... 18
lbccc outlook september 2014
Spotlight on
First Federal of Bucks County................ 19
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board chair’s message
Denise M. Bowman, Hill Wallack LLP
alling all Entrepreneurs
The word “entrepreneur” is derived from the 13th century French
verb, “entreprendre,” meaning to do or undertake something. The
first academic application of the term was by economist Richard
Cantillon in 1730. For Cantillon, the trait that distinguished
someone as an “entrepreneur” was his or her willingness to bear
the risk of creating and operating a business in the absence of any
assurance of future success.
Fast forward to present day, and entrepreneurship can be seen in
many forms. There are small, home-based businesses, and there
are national, multi-million dollar businesses. There are the manufacturers of goods that we consume at unfathomable rates. There
are the creators of “apps” that we just cannot live without, and
there are those individuals forming the green technology companies that we see popping up all around us.
As different as the businesses themselves may be, the entrepreneurs behind them tend to share many of the same traits. They
are tenacious and have vision, and they are not afraid to break
the rules. These characteristics describe many among our ranks
in the Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce who saw an
opportunity or a gap in the marketplace, and leveraged it into
a profitable business venture. By recognizing opportunities and
converting them into new businesses, these individuals have created new markets. They have created fresh opportunities for themselves and others, and they have contributed to improving the job
market. Their vision and willingness to take on significant risk for
the sake of even a chance of extraordinary financial success contributes to the existence of a wide variety of products and services
in the marketplace. This phenomenon, in turn, increases supply
and demand, thereby promoting economic growth.
So, to all the entrepreneurs here at the Lower Bucks County
Chamber of Commerce, we celebrate you and your contributions
to the growth and strength of our local economy and that of the
surrounding region. We stand ready to support and assist in helping you identify and leverage new opportunities and to grow your
existing business(es). In return, we ask only this – share your experiences and entrepreneurial spirit with other members of the
Chamber. We can all benefit from lessons learned by others who
have been fearless in the face of financial risk for the sake of converting a really great idea into a reality.
Denise M. Bowman, Hill Wallack LLP
 SHARE YOUR ENTHUSIASM
by posting photos from Chamber events to your Facebook page, sharing Chamber
Facebook posts, retweet Chamber tweets, tweet when you are at Chamber events.
Please see page 8 for a listing of all the Chamber’s Social Media sites.
Board Members
Peter Adamo, Lower Bucks Hospital
Paul Bencivengo, Visit Bucks County
Tobi Bruhn, Bucks County Community College
Ron Davis, PARX Casino & Racing Theodore D. Dorand, PECO Kathie Jankauskas, KJanStudio
Bill Koelewyn, 225 Lincoln Properties LP
Amy Murray-Hyde, CBDI, Inc.
Kevin Ody, Bucks County Technical High School
Kevin Roddy, 3rd Fed Bank
Lloyd Scarborough, HouseMaster Home Inspections Jessica J. Sweeney, First Federal of Bucks County
Mike Taylor, Sesame Place
Brian Tierney, Streamline Payroll, LLC
Cathy Windland, Inner Spa
Professional Staff & Contractor
President - Dan Bates - [email protected]
Publications and Web Site - Kim Bloemker - [email protected]
Professional Development and Leadership - Susan Harkins - [email protected]
Marketing and Public Relations - Nicole Mandel Kelliher - [email protected]
Membership and Finance - Stephanie Ripka - [email protected]
Special Events - Toni Yonce - [email protected]
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LBCCC Officers & Executive Committee
Board Chair, Denise M. Bowman, Hill Wallack LLP
Chair-Elect, Kathy Zelenka, The Gormley Furlong Group @ Stifel
Immediate Past Chair, Brian Jeter, Comcast
Treasurer, Robin M. Connor, E.W. Kaufmann Company
Counsel, Jon Pavlovack, Hill Wallack LLP
Suzy Buehler, McCafferty Auto Group
Brandon McFadden, PNC Wealth Management
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your chamber
Bucks Business Connect held at The Birches
The Birches opened their doors to the Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce for the
Bucks Business Connect meeting in July. Sponsored by the Green Parrot, over 70 LBCCC
members and guests attended this informative meeting.
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LBCCC President Dan Bates,
Bob Lutz (Green Parrot/Sponsor),
Lori Hoppmann (Edward Jones
Investments/BBC Chair), Kim Cahill Yannuzzi (The Birches/Host),
Denise Bowman (Hill Wallack,
LLP/LBCCC Board Chair), Scott I.
Fegley, Esq. (The Fegley Law Firm/
Speaker), and Sam Griga (RICOH
USA/BBC Committee).
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Scott I. Fegley, Esq. (The Fegley Law
Firm) discussed “How to Handle HR
When You Don’t Have an HR Department) at the July Bucks Business
Connect meeting.
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The Birches was a nice setting for the
Bucks Business Connect meeting.
Raymour & Flanigan welcomes LBCCC for the Business Card Exchange
Raymour & Flanigan opened the doors to their furniture store to host the Business Card
Exchange in July.
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Gregory Kay (First Choice Bank),
Craig Boyer (Northwestern
Mutual Financial Network),
and Jonah Pascucci (Richardson
Commercial Realtors).
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Rachel Hutchinson (Family
Heritage), Patricia McDougall,
RN (Medicine In Balance), and
Igor Shvartsberg (Primerica
Financial Services).
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Thank you to Raymour &
Flanigan for hosting the
Business Card Exchange!
Yo u r M e m b e r s h i p i s M u c h A p p r e c i a t e d !
new members & your chamber
Please join us in welcoming these new Chamber Members! Attach this listing to your directory as a handy reference.
New members as of 6/25/14 – 7/21/14.
Bucks Business Connect at
The Birches
Business Card Exchange at
Raymour & Flanigan
Courtyard by Marriott
3280 Tillman Dr.  Bensalem, PA 19020
215-604-9900
www.marriott.com/phllm
Courtney Presser, Sales Manager
[email protected]
Darrin Rosenberg
Mary Sujkowski,
Director of Sales and Marketing
[email protected]
Hotels
Sponsor: Chamber Web Site
Embrace Computers Inc.
8 Cypress Ln.  Levittown, PA 19055
267-566-8092  Fax: 267-430-7179
www.embracecomputers.com
Keven Oates, President
[email protected]
Computer & Network Support Services
Sponsor: Tom Dingwall
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New member Bob Lutz (Green Parrot), center, with LBCCC President Dan Bates and Bucks Business Connect Chair Lori
Hoppmann (Edward Jones Investments).
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New members were welcomed to the BCE by Amy M.B. McKenna (Bucks County Bank/BCE Chair) and Dan Bates (LBCCC
President). From left, Joseph Doroba (Raymour & Flanigan), Jens Rosmus (Heraeus Incorporated), Kevin Mooney (Raymour
& Flanigan), Jonathan Mauriello (Cooper Pest Solutions), Chris Stevens (Scappa Brick Oven Trattoria), Amy, James Andris
(Hill Wallack LLP Intern), and Dan.
Youth Leadership Program helps High School Students
More than 20 high school students participated in this year’s Youth Leadership program which took
place this past summer. Youth Leadership provides students with the opportunity to learn leadership skills, visit with local businesses and organizations, meet business and community leaders, and
learn about issues facing our community.
At the conclusion of the program, students gathered at the Chamber with their parents for a special
recognition and graduation ceremony. Dinner sponsored by Village Catering. Dessert sponsored
by Piazza’s Bakery. Thank you to volunteers Dave Dixon (Cost Segregation Services, Inc.), Megan
Sliwinski (Gorman Optimal Health Solutions, Inc.), Rhonda Okamoto (Legal Shield), and Bill
Sheffer (First National Bank & Trust Co. of Newtown).
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The Youth Leadership participants, along with County Commissioners Rob Loughery and Diane Ellis-Marseglia.
Marinelli Insurance
and Financial Services
301 Oxford Valley Rd.  Ste. 1602 A
Yardley, PA 19067
267-573-4950  Fax: 267-573-4537
www.marinelliinsurance.com
Matt Marinelli, Owner
[email protected]
Insurance Agency
Sponsor: Chamber Web Site
Oxygen Oasis Hyperbaric
Wellness Center, LLC
848 Town Center Dr.
Langhorne, PA 19047
215-603-8225
o2oasis.com
Victoria Bliss, President & CEO
[email protected]
Healthcare
Sponsor: Brian Tierney
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The group had the opportunity to visit the Bucks County Technical High School, Bucks County Bank, the Bucks County Courthouse and 911 Center, Newtown Athletic Club, USS (United
States Steel), Toll Brothers, Wheelabrator Falls, Inc., Waste Management, Pennsbury Manor, Bucks
County Community College – Lower Bucks Campus, Silver Lake Nature Center, Lower Bucks
Hospital, and Lincoln Technical Institute.
Kiss Electric
5921 Bristol-Emilie Rd.
Levittown, PA 19057
215-547-0604  Fax: 215-547-0604
www.kisselectric.net
Erin Kiss
[email protected]
Joseph Kistler, President
[email protected]
Keith Truskin, CFO
[email protected]
Electrical Contractors
Discount: 20% 1st. Time Customer
Sponsor: Chamber Staff
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PLEASE VISIT OUR
A DV E RT I S E R S ’ W E B S I T E S
 225 Lincoln Properties LP
your chamber
www.225lp.com
 3rd Fed Bank
www.3rdfedbank.com
 Angelmark Associates, Inc.
www.angelmarkassociates.com
 Aspire
www.aspiresuccess.com
 Bucks County Bank
www.buckscountybank.net
 Capital Insurance &
Investment Planning, LLC
www.capitalinsureinvest.com
 Coldwell Banker Hearthside Realtors
www.caroleacohen.com
 Coldwell Banker Hearthside Yardley –
Sue Herbst
www.coldwellbanker.com/for/SueHerbst
 First Federal of Bucks County
www.firstfedbucks.com
 First National Bank
& Trust Co. of Newtown
www.fnbn.com
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 First Priority Bank
www.fpbk.com
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 First Trust Security Services
www.firsttrustsecurityservices.com
 Fulton Bank
www.fultonbank.com
 The Gannon Insurance Agency, Inc.
www.gannonagency.com
 Prestige Color
www.prestigecolor.com
 REMAX Properties –
The Theresa Derderian Team
www.TeamDerderian.com
 Sam’s Club
LBCCC Ambassadors
 2 Members of both LBCCC and the Greater Philadelphia
An Ambassador is an active Chamber member who participates in Chamber and
community events. They attend grand
openings and ribbon cutting ceremonies. Ambassadors visit our members to provide constant and personal communications in order
for our members to gain the greatest value
from their membership.
Young Professionals
Happy Hour
www.samsclub.com
 Slippery Surface Solutions LLC
www.slipperyss.com
 Streamline Payroll, LLC
www.streamlinepayroll.net
 Weidel Realtors – Anne M. Costello
www.annemcostello.com
Being an Ambassador provides you a unique
opportunity to meet with Chamber members, decision makers and community
leaders, while helping our Chamber meet its
goal of personally contacting each member to
ensure membership satisfaction.
 William Penn Bank
www.willpenn.com
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All paid advertisers were contacted for the
opportunity to be listed in this section.
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Thanks for Voting
Us Best Of
 1 Seated, Tom Dingwall (Mr. Solution), Emmet Mar-
kin (EHM Web Solutions), and Jeff Miller (Creative
Advertising Specialties, Inc.). Standing, Kim Romani
(Streamline Payroll, LLC), Rhonda Okamoto (Legal
Shield), Jackie Garber (WBCB Radio Station (1490
AM)), and Isabel Menichella.
Speed Networking held
in conjunction with the
Greater Philadelphia
Chamber of Commerce
LBCCC members were invited to join the
Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
for a Speed Networking event last June.
Speed Networking is a more intimate form of
networking that provides an opportunity for
participants to fully describe their business,
gain new leads and/or form referral partnerships in a more productive environment.
Chamber of Commerce joined together for a Speed
Networking event at Pen Ryn Mansion.
The Chamber’s Young Professionals group
attended a Happy Hour at Escape Bar &
restaurant at the Newtown Athletic Club in
late July. Motivational Speaker and Coach
Michelle Sparling, co-founder of Aspire, talked to the group of Young Professionals on
“Life Balance.”
If you or someone you know is a Young Professional
(35 and under) and you would like to get involved with
the group, contact Young Professionals co-chairs, Joel
Perkins - [email protected] – or Mike Taylor [email protected] for more information!
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Hour at the NAC’s new poolside bar!
Central Bark Doggie
Daycare Ribbon Cutting
LBCCC member Central Bark Doggie Daycare invited Chamber members and the community to their ‘Dog Days of Summer Grand
Opening’ last June. The day featured live
music, treats for humans and dogs, massages,
and more!
 4 LBCCC Ambassador Brian Zavodnick (Process Plus
Legal Services, LLC), second from right, helped with the
ribbon cutting at Central Bark Doggie Daycare.
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Request for Applications
- Leadership Bucks
County 2014-15
Lea dersh ip Bu c ks County h a s co n trib u ted to the
p erso n a l an d p rofes s ional
gro wth an d su cc es s of over
250 in dividu als for 23 years !
Continuous improvements have been
made each year to ensure that the program
remains one of the finest of its kind, anywhere in the country. 5
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As a class member SPONSOR, you want a
Return On Investment.
Here are some benefits to you and/or to
class members:
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Representing your company’s services and products by networking
during the program year
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Enhanced skill and confidence to
provide leadership for the company
ternship Program, please contact Susan Harkins at [email protected] or 215-943-7400 for more information!
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Improved knowledge of issues impacting the business community
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Expanded knowledge and skill in
managing people
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Hands on experience in getting
things done through teamwork
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Better preparation for Chamber
leadership positions
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Benefits from a personal assessment
for a self-awareness experience
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LBCCC Internship Program
If you are a small business owner and you want
to get an intern, then you are already on the
right track to growing and expanding your
business. Unlike larger, more established businesses, small business owners don’t have a human resources department that can help create an internship program. Internships come
in many different forms, but there are certain
steps that everyone must take to ensure that
the internship is a valuable experience for both
the employer and the student.
One of the top reasons that small business
owners say they don’t hire interns is because
they don’t think they have enough time to
manage an intern. However, the amount of
productivity that an intern can bring to a small
business is worth the time to get an intern. By
giving feedback and guiding the intern in the
right direction, you can make sure that you are
receiving high quality work.
Thanks to Bucks County Bank, Brian’s Harley-Davidson, and Sesame Place for participating in this year’s Internship Program!
If you are interested in participating in the Chamber’s In-
mentQueen, second from right, provided a Resume
Guide to the 2014 Interns, Jaelen, Saige, and
Emmanuel.
Making Meaningful
Connections
 6 Matt Esposito from Express Employment Profession-
als, center, gives a $500 donation to Family Service
Association of Bucks County (FSA) for the food bank
at the homeless shelter. Dan Bates, LBCCC President,
made the connection between Audrey Tucker (CEO of
FSA) and Matt so Express Employment Professionals
could give back to the community by helping feed people
in need!
Leadership Bucks County
Mission
Leadership Bucks County is designed to
develop Lower Bucks County business
community members in becoming more
The Lower Bucks County Chamber of Com- effective leaders through personal and
professional development of leadership
merce partnered with SCORE (Counselors to
qualities and skills while collaborating
America’s Small Business) to hold ‘The ABC’s
with fellow leaders.
of Crowdfunding’ seminar at the Chamber
office. Presenter Brian Meece, Founder &
CEO of Rockethub (one of the world’s top
Vision
crowdfunding platforms) discussed what exTo be an essential investment for the deactly crowdfunding is, how entrepreneurs are
velopment of leadership skills in the area.
currently crowdfunding their endeavors, and
more. Essentially, crowdfunding is a new and  Applications are being accepted for the
exciting way of raising funds through the In2014-15 Leadership Bucks County class! ternet to start or grow your business.
To obtain an application or for more infor-
Crowdfunding Seminar held
at LBCCC
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to those who attended ‘The ABC’s of Crowdfunding’
seminar.
mation, visit www.lbccc.org and click “Committees & Events” and then “Leadership” or
call the Chamber at 215-943-7400.
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Many companies hire interns with the end goal
that when they graduate they will be able to be
promoted to a full time position. By being a
good mentor, you can establish a professional
relationship with the intern and understand
their capabilities better than you ever could
through an interview.
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Corporate Sponsors
 3rd Fed Bank
 Angelmark Associates, Inc.
 Bucks County Bank
 Capital Health
 Comcast Business
 The Dow Chemical Company
 First Choice Bank
member fates & happenings
If you have some exciting news to share, send your information to Kim Bloemker at [email protected].
Only LBCCC members in good standing will be featured. All submissions & photos are subject to editing.
Robert Baldi, Dan
Harper, Peter Augenblick,
and Ross Choate assemble
a wall section during a
volunteer build day for
Habitat for Humanity of
Bucks County. Board members of
First Federal of
Bucks
County,
along with members of their families, volunteered with Habitat for Humanity of
Bucks County at a wall building event
in Warrington. Those wall sections will
become part of a new home built for a
Habitat for Humanity family on land in
Croydon that the bank donated in November 2013. “First Federal of Bucks County
previously has donated money and land to
Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County,
but events like this allow us to donate our
time – and to do so in a way that is very
meaningful for our volunteers in a personal way,” said Jeane Coyle, President and
CEO of First Federal of Bucks County.
Comcast Business has launched a new,
first of its kind WiFi product designed specifically for small businesses. It will provide
SMBs with their primary Internet connection as well as both public and private
WiFi, all from a single device.
Shannon Connolly
The Lower Bucks Family YMCA welcomes
Shannon Connolly as
Development Director
for the organization.
Shannon has worked in
non-profit financial development since 1994.
Candice Quigley proudly
displays her Outstanding
Employee Campaign
Coordinator award from
the United Way of Bucks
County.
Candice Quigley,
Bank Officer and
Recruiter at 3rd
Fed Bank, was
recently presented with this year’s United Way Outstanding Employee Campaign
Coordinator award, an honor bestowed to
an individual that shows a dedication and
commitment to being an influencer and
change maker in the community. “Each
year Candice approaches the campaign as
a new, exciting challenge to engage both
management and employees and create
great team spirit,” said Jeannie Foy, Director of Workplace Campaigns.
 First Federal of Bucks County
 Hill Wallack LLP
 Lower Bucks Hospital
 McCafferty Auto Group
 Moofwd Mobile Solutions
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 PNC Wealth Management
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 PARX Casino
The Newtown Athletic Club is thrilled
to announce that the initial fundraising
goal of $36,000 for Jim Wilson (a NAC
member who is sick) has been exceeded in
excess of $50,000. This is thanks to the
donations of hundreds of NAC members,
friends and family, corporate donations
and the extraordinary vision and generosity of NAC owner, Jim Worthington.
 St. Mary Medical Center
 Sesame Place
 Streamline Payroll, LLC
 The Gormley Furlong Group
@ Stifel
 Univest Bank and Trust Co.
Ted Dorand, External Affairs Manager,
Bucks County, PECO, has been appointed by the Bucks County Commissioners to
serve a two year term as a member of the
Commissioners’ Economic Development
Council. The Board oversees and acts as
the Board of Directors for the county’s
economic development programs. Ted is a
current Board member for LBCCC!
From left: Dr. Leland J. Green, Medical Director of
the Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential,
Dr. Michael Gorman, Dr. Mihai Dimanescu, Neurological Surgeon specializing in brain and spinal surgery
(prior recipient) and Dr. Ralph Pelligra, Medical Director at NASA Ames Research Center (prior recipient).
Dr. Michael Gorman, DC, of Gorman
Optimal Health Solutions, Inc., is one of
two 2014 recipients of “The Statuette with
Pedestal,” from the International Academy
for Child Brain Development. Dr. Gorman received this award for his outstanding work with profoundly brain-injured
children. The award has been given to one
or two honorees every year since 1956. Dr.
Gorman joins prior recipients Dr. Theodore “Seuss” Geisel, Dr. Benjamin Spock,
previous Nobel Prize winners Dr. Jonas
Salk and Linus Pauling, just to name a few.
lbccc events
committee calendar
Register for events online at www.lbccc.org
and click COMMITTEES & EVENTS!
 Outreach Group - 4th Tuesday @ 8:30 a.m.
Bucks Business Connect
Second Thursday, 8:00 – 9:15 a.m.
September 11 @ Washington Crossing Visitor Center
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 October 9 @ Sesame Place
 November 13 @ Bucks County Technical High School
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
 Wednesday, September 17 @ Sam’s Club
 Wednesday, October 22 @ ark: apartment residences by korman
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9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 16
New Member Business Fair 
12:00 – 1:30 p.m. (July, Sep., Nov., Jan., Mar., May)
Chair: Amy M.B. McKenna, Bucks County Bank
 Speed Networking
 Professional Development/Leadership Group
3rd Friday @ 8:30 a.m. (Aug., Nov., Feb., May)
Chair: Kathy Zelenka, The Gormley Furlong Group @ Stifel
 Business Education Partnership - 1st Friday @ 9:30 a.m.
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10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.  Thursday, October 2 @ PARX Casino East
Fall Health Fest 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.
 Tuesday, October 7 @ Bristol Riverside Theatre & Bristol Wharf
(Rain Date: Tuesday, October 14)
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Bucks Business Connect - 1st Wed. @ 10:00 a.m. (Sep., Nov., Feb., May)
Chair: Lori Hoppmann, Edward Jones Investments
 Adult Leadership - 3rd Friday @ 9:30 a.m.
Co-Chairs: Pradeep Kohli, Univest Bank and Trust Co.
& Ted Millard, Good Friends, Inc.
 Adult Leadership Alumni - Meets: Immediately following Adult Leadership
Chair: Jessica Sweeney, First Federal of Bucks County
 Business Networking Activities Group
2nd Wednesday @ 9:00 a.m. (July, Oct., Jan., Apr.)
Chair: Suzy Buehler, McCafferty Auto Group
 ECONference 2015 - 3rd Thursday @ 9:00 a.m.
Chair: Cathy Tomcho, Univest Bank and Trust Co.
Business Showcase
Chair: Sharon Bordak, Sparkle Professional Cleaning Corp.
 Bucks County Ball - 3rd Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.
Chair: Pat Dunleavy, headstrong hair salon & make-up studio
 Golf - 4th Tuesday @ 8:30 a.m.
Co-Chairs: Brian Tierney, Streamline Payroll, LLC
& Brian Zavodnick, Process Plus Legal Services, LLC
Leadership Bucks County (Program Start Date) 8:00 a.m.
 Tuesday, October 14
 Economics & Government Group
12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 28
Fall Business Awards
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Youth Leadership

ABC: A Night of Arts. Business. Culture. 4
:30 – 8:30 p.m.
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Educational Programming
Chair: Jennifer Schultz, RecruitmentQueen
Sunday, October 5 @ George School
Cyber Crime Seminar Paths Taken Program (Class/Expo)
Internships
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Wednesday, October 1
Military Personnel Fall Job Fair 
Chair: Tom Dingwall, Mr. Solution
Wednesday, October 1
Darkness to Light – Stewards of Children 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
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 Get Acquainted with Your Chamber/New Member Business Fair
8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Ahead!
Get Acquainted with Your Chamber 
Chair: Kevin Wiener, Advanced Merchant Group
Chair: Donna Mancuso-Scalzo, Bucks County Bank
Tuesday, September 23
 Plan
Co-Chairs: Isabel Menichella & Sam Griga, RICOH USA
 Member Benefits - 3rd Monday @ 8:30 a.m.
 Business Card Exchange - 4th Monday @ 9:00 a.m.
Business Card Exchange
Military Personnel Event Co-Chairs: Amy Murray Hyde, CBDI, Inc. & John Tyrol, Tyrol Insurance Agency
 Recruitment & Retention/Ambassadors - 4th Tues. @ 8:30 a.m.
6:00 – 9:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 6 @ Cock ‘n Bull (at Peddler’s Village)
All events are at the Chamber unless otherwise indicated. Times and dates are
subject to change. Events are scheduled as of July 25. Call the Chamber to confirm.
1st Friday @ 8:00 a.m. - Chair: Bill Pelosi, Litchfield Cavo LLP
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Legislative Debates  Economic Forum
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Manufacturers Forum
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Advocacy - Co-Chairs: Ed Dixon, Fulton Bank & Brian Jeter, Comcast
 Marketing & Technology Group
Co-Chairs: Kevin Roddy, 3rd Fed Bank
& Jessica Sweeney, First Federal of Bucks County
 Marketing Strategy - 1st Tuesday @ 8:30 a.m.
IT (audio/visual) - 3rd Friday @ 8:30 a.m. - Chair: Kevin Roddy, 3rd Fed Bank
 Special Roundtables
 Women in Business - 3rd Tues. @ 8:30 a.m.
Co-Chairs:Theresa Derderian, REMAX Properties - The Theresa Derderian Team
& Susanna Hall,Trenton Thunder Baseball Club
 Young Professionals - 4th Thurs. @ 4:00 p.m.
(Aug., Oct., Dec., Feb., Apr., June) - Co-Chairs: Joel Perkins, Bucks County
Council, Boy Scouts of America & Mike Taylor, Sesame Place
 b.o.s.s. (Business Owners: Support & Strategies) - 3rd Thursday @ 8:00 a.m.
Chair: Dave Dixon, Cost Segregation Services, Inc.
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Military Personnel Business Advisory and Support
2nd Wed. @ 12:00 noon - Chair: TBD
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Chair: Jessica Sweeney, First Federal of Bucks County
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Community Service & Heroes:
Emergency Medical Services
and Healthcare Reform
Thursday, September 11, 2014
8:00 – 9:15 a.m.
You are invited to the
Monthly Morning Meeting
where you can ...
Inform yourself about developments within your Chamber
Network while enjoying refreshments, compliments of our Host & Sponsor
Educate others about yourself and your firm
 Host Location
Friends of Washington Crossing Park
Washington Crossing Visitor Center
1112 River Rd.  Washington Crossing, PA 18977
 Sponsor
Streamline Payroll, LLC
 Speaker
Christopher Reif is an experienced public safety leader with an
ability to develop synergistic approaches to public health and public safety. Christopher currently serves as the EMS Chief for the
St. Mary Emergency Medical Services that provides 9-1-1 EMS
for Upper Makefield Township. In his role as EMS Chief, Christopher developed the St. Mary EMS program from its inception
- including staff recruitment and development as well as clinical
and customer service expectations.
Some recent achievements include the Distinguished Achievement Award from the American Heart Association for his work
in legislation that provided protection for business owners under
the Good Samaritan Law. In October of 2012, Christopher was
chosen in the inaugural Bucks County Forty Under 40 for services
to the residents and visitors of Bucks County.
The presentation will briefly discuss the status of EMS in Bucks
County, how it impacts public safety and public health and how
healthcare reform is changing how we do business….the business
of saving lives. Community Services will be included.
Christopher J. Reif, EMS Program Manager/
EMS Chief, St. Mary Emergency Medical Services
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SPONSOR
LBCCC Members - No charge to attend. Prospective Chamber Members are welcome to attend this event one time.
PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE as a count must be given to our host.
You can reserve by e-mail [email protected], fax 215-943-7404 or online www.lbccc.org by 12:00 noon the preceding day.
(No phone reservations.)
business card exchange
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
You are invited to a
Great Networking Opportunity
where you can ...
Meet prospective customers and vendors
Network with business colleagues
Distribute your business cards
Enjoy complimentary refreshments provided by our Host & Sponsor
oin hundreds of people for this exciting and worthwhile networking
event! Meet and make valuable
connections, exchange your business cards and grow your business as
you enjoy the complimentary food
and dynamic facility thanks to our
host and sponsor Sam’s Club.
 Host Location & Sponsor
See you at
Sam’s Club
Sam’s Club
1717 E. Lincoln Hwy.
Langhorne, PA 19047
If you make a reservation and are unable to attend the event, it is very
important that you notify the Chamber office at 215-943-7400. This will
ensure an accurate count for our host. Thank you for your cooperation!
HOST & SPONSOR
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LBCCC Members - No charge to attend. Prospective Chamber Members are welcome to attend this event one time.
PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE as a count must be given to our host.
You can reserve by e-mail [email protected], fax 215-943-7404 or online www.lbccc.org by 12:00 noon the preceding day.
(No phone reservations.)
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Each month, this section of Outlook highlights specific businesses. Each member firm that advertises
has the opportunity to write an advertorial containing a description of their company services.
Real Estate S ervices: Financial Institutions, Mortgages and Insurance
225 Lincoln Properties LP
225 Lincoln Properties rents offices, warehouse space
and vehicle parking spaces. On-site security is 24/7.
High speed internet, conference rooms and common
areas are available. Monthly networking breakfast
sessions are held on site. 225 is a vibrant business
community with support services that can help your
business. Visit 225lp.com to learn more.
3rd Fed Bank
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3rd Fed Bank is a local, hometown
bank that is dedicated to delivering a
neighborly customer experience. 3rd
Fed Bank provides a comprehensive
suite of safe, secure and dependable
products to support all individual and
business banking needs. Our dedicated GREEN TEAM focuses on the specific
needs of customers: individuals, families and businesses
– making everyday banking easier. Come bank with us...
and get the attention you deserve to successfully manage your money.
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Aspire
The kids are back in school, so now is the time to work on
YOUR learning, growth and development, too! Aspire
offers lifestyle coaching and personal planning consultation to support you in moving your life forward. Aspire
also offers career consultation for teens and young adults
during their transition time in high school and college.
Looking for training? Aspire offers interactive and engaging customized workshops to meet your organizational
needs in the areas of communication, connection, team
building, time management, leadership and more.
Contact Michelle at Aspire to discuss your personal
growth and organizational needs. www.aspiresuccess.com,
[email protected], or 215-666-2765.
Bucks County Bank
Bucks County Bank does mortgages!
We’ve assembled a group of experienced mortgage lenders to help put
people into the homes of their dreams!
With rates at all-time lows, there is no
better time to buy or refinance a
Eric Goldberg
home. Call Bucks County Bank’s MortBucks County Bank
gage Division at 215-589-6970 today
to see what we can do for you. Equal Housing Lender,
Member FDIC.
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Capital Insurance & Investment Planning, LLC
An independent financial services firm, was formed to
serve our clients by developing comprehensive solutions
for their Wealth, Financial, Retirement, Estate and Insurance Planning needs. We are committed to providing
superior service and products with the professionalism
and attention that our clients have come to expect.
Our clients receive comprehensive and innovative solutions that they can count on. Our success is measured
by our clients’ success. Call today 215-345-6961 or go to
www.capitalinsureinvest.com for a free consultation and
learn why so many of your neighbors chose Capital for
their financial and retirement planning.
Coldwell Banker Hearthside Realtors
Carole Cohen, Realtor and entrepreneur, started in the industry as an investor. As a business owner for the past 20
years, her contacts and management
experience have been instrumental in
her success. Carole enjoys mentoring
in the Big Brother’s Big Sister’s program
and is an avid cyclist and rides for
many special causes.
Coldwell Banker Hearthside Yardley - Sue Herbst
For more than 100 years, Coldwell Banker has been a world
leader in Real Estate. My dedication to my clients is to serve
each with honesty, integrity and professionalism. Handling
the details, meeting clients needs and objectives and
creating success in the real estate marketplace are priorities. I was again honored to be named one of Philadelphia
Magazine’s 5 Star Real Estate agents based on the recommendation of my past clients. This award is bestowed on
only 7% of real estate agents in the entire Philadelphia area.
Whether buying or selling, we offer a full range of services. I
can assist in the sale or purchase of properties nationally or
globally for you or someone you know. Accredited Buyer’s
Agent, Previews Luxury Home Specialist. Relocation Specialist. www.coldwellbanker.com/for/sueherbst or contact Sue
at 267-350-5555 Ext. 2668 or 215-519-6066.
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SHARE YOUR EXPERTISE
LBCCC is looking for members to join our
Speakers Bureau. If you would like to be included on the list, please contact Susan Harkins at
[email protected]
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The First National Bank & Trust Co. of Newtown
At The First National Bank our business is helping your
business succeed. For 150 years, we’ve provided
business owners access to credit and a host of banking solutions and services along with our exceptional customer service. No bank is more committed to
local ownership, operation and investment. As Bucks
County’s oldest bank, we’ve never closed a branch
and offer unrivaled stability so you can count on us for
all your business needs. We have twelve branches in
Bucks County; find yours at www.fnbn.com or call us at
215.860.9100, and see the difference 150 years makes.
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First Priority Bank
The People, the Services
and the Products that
make banking work for you.
From custom tailored loans
and online banking services to flexible credit lines
and toll-free phone access, we make sure our business
banking services are accessible, and that our team is
working as hard as you do. 215-867-2400. www.fpbk.com
Member FDIC • Equal Housing Lender.
First Trust Security Services
First Trust Security Services offers Peace of Mind In
Uncertain Times with our Professional Armed and
Unarmed Security Solutions. We offer personal, detail-oriented and confidential service at reasonable
rates. Our competent and dedicated employees are
available 24/7 for Special Events, Sporting Events, Commercial and more. First Trust Security Services is a family
owned and operated agency headquartered in Bucks
County, Pennsylvania. Contact us at 215-547-3877 or
visit www.firsttrustsecurityservices.com
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Fulton Bank
Fulton Bank is a full-service, commercial bank providing
a wide-range of financial products and services. This
includes services provided by Fulton Mortgage Company, a division of Fulton Bank, where individuals can
find the answers and support they need when looking
to buy, build or refinance a home. And it comes with
one-on-one service provided by local mortgage professionals. Fulton Bank operates eight branches across
Bucks and Montgomery Counties, with mortgage
professionals serving those specific areas. To learn more,
visit fultonmortgagecompany.com. Subject to Credit
Approval. Fulton Bank, N.A., is a Member FDIC. Member
of the Fulton Financial Family.
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The Gannon Insurance Agency, Inc.
The Gannon Insurance Agency is a full-service, independent insurance agency representing ERIE Insurance,
Travelers, Grange Insurance, Safeco, The Hartford, and
other fine companies... this allows us to give you, our
valued customer, the best rates around on AUTO, HOME,
LIFE, and BUSINESS Insurance! Here’s why 3,675 people and
businesses trust the Gannon Agency with their Insurance
Protection: “Steve is a stand out in the insurance world! He
is always extremely helpful and will go above and Beyond
your expectations because that is the way he does business at the Gannon Insurance Agency. We use him for all
our insurance (life, car, home, flood), we would be crazy
not to” Ben & Betsy S. – Newtown, PA. Pull out your Policies
and call us now at (215) 891-9990 to Compare & $ave!!
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REMAX Properties –
The Theresa Derderian Team
Let us orchestrate your next
move! We will help get your
house ready for the market,
negotiate the best possible
deal, and navigate the entire
sales process – so that you
achieve your goals. Professionally and enthusiastically serving
sellers and buyers in Bucks & Mercer Counties.
Weidel Realtors – Anne M. Costello
Weidel Realtors has been serving clients in the purchase
and sale of real estate since 1915. I am very proud to
continue this tradition by providing the highest standards
of service to my clients. Contact me for professional service, personal integrity, outstanding market knowledge,
dedication and personal attention for all your real estate
needs. Proud of being a tough negotiator and strong
advocate for my clients. Resident of Bucks County for
over 9 years; lifelong resident of the Greater Philadelphia/
Bucks Area with a wealth of knowledge of the business,
civic, educational and recreational opportunities offered
throughout our region. Active in Charitable Pursuits, with 35
Years professional and volunteer experience as a fundraiser for the non-profit community. Call 215-968-0140, email
[email protected] or visit www.AnneMCostello.com
William Penn Bank
At William Penn Bank, we believe banking should be a
personal experience from people you trust. Our experienced bankers give both consumer and business
customers the personal attention they deserve. William
Penn Bank has been serving customers since 1870 and
we are consistently rated among the nation’s top banks
for soundness and stability. Our commitment to the
community is unrivaled through high levels of charitable giving and our award-winning employee volunteer
program. Visit us online at www.willpenn.com or in-person at any of our convenient branch offices in Levittown,
Morrisville and Richboro. We look forward to a long-term
customer relationship with you.
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business briefs
Secrets of Savvy Sellers
Theresa Derderian
The décor in your home has evolved. Everything
that you have chosen to do in each room says
something about you. While you have been in
your home, its sole purpose was to serve your
unique needs. But now it’s time to move.
Save yourself frustration and time: embrace
these three Secrets of Savvy Sellers.
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Secret #1: Adopt a Buyer-Focus
Marketing your home is altogether different than living in your home. Before, it was
all about you. Now, it’s all about appealing
to potential buyers. You’ve heard the saying, “perception is reality.” This is your new
mantra as you prepare for the market. The
subconscious messages buyers receive as they
walk through your home are powerful.
Who doesn’t have clutter somewhere in their
home? A savvy seller, that’s who. Put on your
“Buyer” hat. A cluttered closet warns that
there is inadequate closet space. A cluttered
home worries buyers that there are hidden areas of neglect. The good news is, in order to
move, you have to pack anyway. Sort through
the clutter NOW. Trash, donate, or sell what
you won’t need post-move. Pack and label
what you won’t need pre-move. Store these
items neatly in the attic, basement, or offsite
if you can.
Cleanliness is absolutely vital. It deeply effects
how the buyers view the home, and the impression they are forming about what kind of
person you are. Per the New York Times, the
goal is to “erase any hints of the messiness of
daily life.”
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Secret #2: Surrender to
Staging Basics
Savvy sellers recognize that they need help
embracing the fundamental tenets of layout
and design. Enlist a friend, or if your budget
allows, engage a stager to view your home and
make recommendations. (Your agent should
be able to recommend a good one.) Let them
know your budget (or lack thereof ) up front.
There are many no-cost and low-cost ways to
follow a few fundamental principles:
 Clear and maximize floor space,
 Arrange furniture to optimize natural light,
 K e e p e a c h r o o m’s c o l o r t h e m e
consistent, and
No Time to be Active
in the Chamber?
In less than two hours,
you can…

Introduce yourself and your company
to over 100 people and hear an informative speaker by attending Bucks
Business Connect.

Attend a “Get Acquainted with Your
Chamber” meeting and meet new
members who may be potential
customers!

Learn to help your business grow at a
Workshop, Seminar or Class.

Attend a committee or roundtable
meeting and meet potential new clients.
 Room style should be consistent and ideally
somewhat neutral.
Dozens of small changes can make an enormous impact. “Shopping” in the other rooms of
your home can help keep costs to a minimum.

Secret #3: Make-or-Break Media
It is certainly no secret that as a society, our
average attention span has plummeted. We
are very visual, and most of us fight daily
battles to remain focused for 5 minutes at
a time! Clearly, a buyers’ attention must be
hooked quickly. Savvy sellers understand
that a buyer’s first viewing is online. They
decide whether they want an appointment
based on your photos and video. Use this to
your advantage:
 Stand out from the crowd. Believe it or
not, many agents and sellers are still taking their own photos. Smart phones and
tablets have made it easy, but this is penny-wise and pound-foolish. Unless your
agent was previously a professional photographer, they should be hiring one.
 Minimize senseless showings. I cannot
over-emphasize the importance of video in
marketing a home. All video is not created
equal, though. Beware of “virtual tours,”
and strung-together photos masquerading
as video. A professional narrated walkthrough video is what we’re after. Think
of it as an “Open House” from the comfort of a buyer’s laptop. With a top-notch
video, buyers can see how rooms connect
and interact. This minimizes feedback such
as “buyers looking for an open kitchen,”
which is simply not constructive for you as
a seller.
Selling your home is a challenging process.
You want to do it quickly, and for the most
money possible. The process will be shorter
and smoother if you have realistic expectations, and have taken these three “secrets” to
heart in preparing for the market.
Article by: Theresa Derderian, REMAX Properties – The Theresa Derderian Team  E-mail: [email protected]
In less than one hour,
you can…

Write a news item about your company which can be published in the
“Member Fates & Happenings” section of Outlook.

Stop by a Business Card Exchange,
have some refreshments, and make new
business contacts.

Promote your business by offering a
discount on your products or services
through the member-to-member discount program.
The small amount of time you invest
in the Chamber will pay itself back
to you and your business!!!
 LBCCC Mission
Statement
The Lower Bucks County
Chamber of Commerce
is organized to advance
free enterprise by
providing leadership to
enhance the economic
climate of the business
community.
First Federal of Bucks County:
A
Investing in Community, Achieving Success
fter 30 years in banking, Jeane Coyle has developed an eye for
recognizing potential success, whether that potential lies within banking
products in a portfolio, line items on a balance sheet, or people on her team.
That skill was a perfect fit for the culture at First Federal of Bucks
County, a hometown bank founded on the idea that banks succeed
when their customers and communities succeed. Now marking one
year as president and CEO of the Bristol-based financial institution,
Coyle said the bank’s philosophy of empowering people by giving them
the tools they need to succeed is what makes First Federal different.
“Education, training and mentoring are all tools that enable people to
become, or remain, productive and successful – and they are relevant
whether we are helping First Federal’s team members complete a
certification, teaching a teenager about his first checking account, or
helping a small business owner evaluate her profit and loss,” said
Coyle. “It’s an approach that has been proven time and again.”
That approach also resonates with Coyle’s own background.
put together a team to address the issue. The group identified the
problem: shouldering college tuition costs up front, then applying
for reimbursement, was discouraging many team members from
continuing their education. They overhauled the program so
financial assistance would be available when registering for
classes. Use of the program has increased by more than fivefold,
and Coyle meets with program members once a year to review
career aspirations.
Under Coyle’s leadership, the bank also continues its firmly rooted
tradition of supporting local nonprofits that focus on transforming
communities by empowering people, including Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County, United Way of Bucks County and the Bucks
County Opportunity Council.
Meanwhile, the bank continues to thrive financially. While many
Coyle’s father hailed from an Appalachian coal mining town and was other financial institutions remain mired in the economic slowdown
orphaned as a teen. He joined the U.S. Navy and later was able to that began in 2008, First Federal of Bucks County is now in its fifth
train to become an electrical engineer through provisions offered by year of record earnings.
the GI Bill. Coyle cites him as an important early influence on her life.
“That’s not because I’m sitting and staring at the numbers. It’s
“He instilled in my family the importance of working to put yourself because we’re going out and talking to more customers,” Coyle said.
in a better position,” Coyle said. Equipped with that mindset, Coyle “We’re engaging the people in our community, showing them how we
paid her own way through Muhlenberg College while beginning her can help them help themselves.”
banking career. She attended college full time for only one year, but
From educational seminars for first-time homebuyers to lines of
she is quick to dismiss that as any sort of handicap.
credit for small business owners, First Federal of Bucks County
“I think that experience was beneficial to me,” Coyle said, adding that offers banking products that reflect the philosophy upon which it
working through school conditioned her to better manage her was founded in 1885 - that a community bank, owned not by
subsequent professional development, including the completion of shareholders but by its members, has a vested interest in the success
her MBA in 2004.
of its community.
After learning that not many of the bank’s team members were
taking advantage of educational assistance the bank offered, Coyle
That connection to the people the bank serves is what drives Coyle,
and the bank, forward.
“Numbers are good for measuring where we are. They’re not very
good for telling us how we can get to where we want to be, though,”
Coyle said. “That’s about working with people, and that’s what sets
First Federal of Bucks County apart.”
215-874-4173
www.firstfedbucks.com
NMLS:662329
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Coyle brought that same philosophy to the community bank she now
helms, continuing and improving programs that encourage both First
Federal’s team members and its customers to use financial resources to
better their lives.
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Did You Know You can Pay Your Chamber Membership Dues through Autodraft?
This is designed for members who wish to budget for their Chamber dues over the course of the year
instead of making one lump payment. If you elect to participate, your dues payment is deducted each
month from your account in equal installments throughout the year. This enables you to pay for your
membership within a budget convenient to your business! A transaction fee of $1.50 is deducted from
your account. If you are interested in renewing your Chamber membership using Autodraft or you would
like more information, please contact Stephanie Ripka at [email protected] or 215-943-7400.
Young
Professionals
Happy Hour
Join us for drinks at the
Vault Brewing Company
10 S. Main Street, Yardley, PA 19067
Thursday, September 18, 2014 5-7:00 p.m.
Complimentary appetizers, cash bar
Cost: Free for members
$5 cover for non-members
**Non-Members—contact Toni Yonce at [email protected] to register
LBCCC’s Young Professionals are collecting food for the Emergency Relief
Association’s Food Pantry. Please help by bringing items to the YP event.
The following items are requested:
Peanut Butter
Jelly
Soup
Spaghetti Sauce
Tuna
Canned Vegetables
Syrup
Pasta
Pancake Mix
Cereal
Please reserve _____ people for Young Professionals Happy Hour.
My check for $___________made out to LBCCC is enclosed.
Name/s:__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Company:________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone:_________________________Fax:____________________________Email:_____________________________________
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Are you looking to expand your
networking circle?
If so, sign up for the Chamber’s
New Member Business Fair
Sponsored by: Bucks County Bank, Creative Advertising Specialties, National Building & Maintenance Co.,
and Streamline Payroll. Continental Breakfast provided by Village Catering.
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
LBCCC- 409 Hood Blvd., Fairless Hills, PA 19030
8:00-10:00 a.m.
This is your opportunity to attend the event, free of charge, meet the new members, introduce yourself and begin developing a business relationship.
The entire Chamber membership will be invited to this event.
This event invites new members who joined LBCCC in the last year to put their company on display
with an exhibit table to demonstrate what their company offers.
Be sure to register to be entered into the prize drawings!
____ Please sign me up for the New Member Business Fair on Tuesday, September 23, 8:00—10:00 a.m.
This event is free for attendees and will take place at the Chamber.
You can also register online at www.lbccc.org
Name: ____________________________________________________________________________
Company: _____________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________ City: ___________________ State:______ Zip: _______
Phone: __________________ ___________ E-Mail: _________________________________
Register online at www.lbccc.org.
Mail or Fax to: Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce • 409 Hood Boulevard • Fairless Hills, PA 19030
Phone 215-943-7400 • Fax 215-943-7404
New Member
Business Fair
Are you a new Chamber member?
If so, sign up for the Chamber’s
New Member Business Fair
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce - 409 Hood Blvd., Fairless Hills, PA 19030
8:00 to 10:00 a.m. (Set-up begins at 7:30 a.m.)
Sponsored by: Bucks County Bank, Creative Advertising Specialties, National Maintenance
and Build Out Company & Streamline Payroll
Food Provided By: Village Catering
If you joined the Chamber since May 2013, you are eligible to participate in the Chamber’s New Member Business Fair!
For $25, you will receive a table to put your company on display and you will be joined by other new Chamber members.
This is your opportunity to put your best foot forward and network with both new and existing Chamber members - show
the Chamber what you have to offer! The entire Chamber membership is invited to this event.
A limited number of tables are available so reserve your spot today!
_____ Please reserve one table for me at the New Member Business Fair on Tuesday, September 23 @ only $25!
_____ My check for $25 made payable to LBCCC is enclosed
_____ Please charge my credit card.
You can also pay online at www.lbccc.org|
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Company:________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone:_________________________Fax:____________________________Email:_____________________________________
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From July 31 to Oct. 1
A safety training for anyone who works with children
Wednesday, October 1, 2014 • 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
@LBCCC - 409 Hood Boulevard, Fairless Hills, PA 19030
Member Cost: $10 and includes workbook
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Includes a very impactful 2 hour video presentation & discussion.
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Hear from victims, both male & female, of different cultures & races, speak in
their own words about their experience with abuse.
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Hear from professionals in schools, sports, social work and law enforcement, who
discuss ideas of policies they’ve used that can help protect children.
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It is approved for 2 contact hours of continuing education by the National
Association of Social Workers (Approval # 886458319-2184) and the
National Board of Certified Counselors (ACEP # 6635).
Laura Jones, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bucks County (BBBSBC)
As the Corporate Recruitment & Development Manager, Laura has initiated partnerships with local schools & companies, screened volunteers interested in mentoring, and
interviewed children and their parents referred to BBBSBC. In addition, she is involved
with marketing and fund development, making presentations to community partners,
and writing grants to support programs.
A program offered by the Business Education Partnership Committee
Please reserve _____ people for “Darkness to Light” seminar. My check for $___________made out to LBCCC is enclosed.
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