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Business UPDATEFor more than 55 years, we have been “Minding Your Business” to help grow YOUR customer base inCollegeville, Trappe, Schwenksville, Limerick, Lower Frederick, Lower Providence, Perkiomen, Oaks, Skippack and Upper Providence.Join us in celebrating the contributions and achievements ofpeople who have made a positive impact on life in thePerkiomen Valley this year. Don’t miss our keynote speaker,Emmy Award Winning Journalist Lu Ann Cahn! Performancesby Ursinus Jazz Combo, Exhibitor Showcase, superb food anddrink from RiverCrest Golf Club!Congratulations finalists !Large Business of the YearHumanitarian of the YearSmall Business of the YearMaillie, LLPCatherine GearBond, Pezzano & Etze, PCMerck Sharp & Dohme Federal Credit UnionRev. Martha KriebelCruise & Fly Worldwide TravelPfizerAmy RamseyPatriot Pest SolutionsEmerging Business of the YearDistinguished Service PersonChamber Member of the YearKevin Smith Transportation GroupState Senator John RaffertyCorey BowlinLuz Shanti Alternative Healing TherapiesUpper Providence PoliceBob ClarkPiccolo AmoreZenon JanickiDavid MarisBusiness Star of the YearMedium Business of the YearNon-Profit Organization of the YearPatrick Kelly, Kelly Insurance GroupAnalytical Technology IncA-Team 111 of SkippackStefania Maiale, Collegeville Yoga BarKriebel/CzarStar SecurityAccess ServicesPhil White, SignaramaThe Victory BankCommunity Music SchoolSponsorship and Ticket information on Page 13!1Winter 2017Business UPDATE
OFFICERS OF THE BOARDChairman of the Board David AkersLMS Solutions, Inc.Past ChairmanPatrick J. KellyKelly Insurance AgencyChairman-ElectCheryl KreiderKreider Health Solutions, LLCVice ChairmanKip BiloKriebel Security/CzarStarSecretaryCarla RindeUrsinus CollegeTreasurerMatthew BakerMaillie, LLPBoard MembersCathy McKeeverBrian DubasMike KellyDavid BinderLaura SchlegelJessica LesterBob ClarkPhil WhiteChristine SchmidtLegal CouncilBond, Pezzano & Etze, PCPine Run ConstructionPhoenixville HospitalPfizerPrint Copy Design SolutionsPerkiomen Valley School DistrictInterface Financial GroupSignaramaUNIVESTThomas Keenan, EsqOffice StaffRenee BlomstromEmily SchaefferLori KroppExecutive DirectorOperations ManagerEvent AssistantPVCC ConsultantsBusiness EquipmentIT SupportXPO Business EquipmentComputer TroubleshootersThe Chamber held a legislativebreakfast meeting at Imperial’s Cateringin October. PA State Representative’sMarcy Toepel and Tom Quigley alongwith Senator Bob Mensch each sharedupdates on their regions before openingthe floor to questions from guests.Topics including pension reform,transportation, Veteran's Affairs,education funding, opioid crisis, andtaxes were discussed.Senator Mensch hosted his 5th Annual VeteransAppreciation Breakfast in November at the UpperPerkiomen High School. More than 450 individualsattended the event which included veterans,veterans’ guests, exhibitors and speakers. OurCommonwealth is home to one of the largestveteran populations in the nation. Mensch believeswe have an obligation to all veterans to honor their service andcontributions both in peace and war. This breakfast was a smalltoken of appreciation to our veterans. The event featuredspecial guest speaker Sergeant Major (Retired) Richard C. Hamp.He currently serves as Director for the Bureau of Programs,Initiatives, Reintegration and Outreach with the PennsylvaniaDepartment of Military and Veterans Affairs. In addition, localState Representatives gave formal remarks and thanked theveterans for their service. Veterans also enjoyed patriotic songsperformed by the Upper Perkiomen High School Women’s Choir.Attendees were also able to obtain veteran ID cards from BucksCounty and Montgomery County Recorders of Deeds.2Winter 2017Business UPDATE
Real EstateWelcome New MembersJoseph M. Vargo Realty, Ltd.Joseph Vargo2830 West Main Street, Trooper, PA 19403610-539-6641 / F: 610-630-6631C21Vargo@aol.comChiropractic CentersThe Head & Spine Pain CenterDavid Newman, D.C.350 W. Main Street #101, Trappe, PA 19473267-544-WAVE pain.comMarianne Gular—Keller Williams RealtyMarianne Gular2740 W. Ridge Pike, Ste 100Audubon, PA s.comEducationInternational Montessori SchoolsJacky Ekins70 Buckwalter Road. Ste 750, Royersford, PA netFinance & InsuranceFinancial Independence PlanningCarolyn Choh1495 Alan Wood Road, Conshohocken, PA 19428610-825-5521 / F: or.comHome Health CareHome Instead Senior CareCarol LangtonPO Box 5434059 Skippack Pike, Skippack, PA 19474610-584-8200 / F: nstead.com/688LandscapingCollegeville Tree ServiceScott Wallace323 E. Main Street, Collegeville, PA mwww.collegevilletreeservice.comIn September the PV Men and PV Women’s groups joinedforces for a networking happy hour at TIO JUAN’SMARGARITAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT! Attendees snackedon some amazing quesadillas and other delicious foods whileenjoying their margaritas.While PV Men headed to the TRAPPE TAVERN in Novemberthe ladies of PV WIN participated in a seasonal flowerarrangement class at RISHER VAN HORN. The ladies pickedup some skills from the professionals, making beautifulcreations they took home to get ready for the season!Non-Profit OrganizationSebastian Riding AssociatesChris Hanebury3589 Water Street Road, Collegeville, PA 19426610-489-3741 / F: anriding.orgVictory Church PhiladelphiaMaria Rankin2650 Audubon Road, Audubon, PA y.netForward this newsletter toemployees and prospective members!3Winter 2017Business UPDATE
251 Dekalb9RoundA&E FlooringAdvance Stamp & SignAdvanced Dentistry of CollegevilleAllstate Insurance Bill Penney AgencyBaird's CateringBasement Waterproofing SpecialistsBCM Media Co., IncBerman Museum of ArtBest Western Plus The Inn at King of PrussiaCDB Home Interior Design ServicesCentre for Healing Arts at LimerickChesterbrook AcademyChestnut Knoll at HomeCollegeville Internal MedicineCollegeville Speech and HearingColumbia CottageComcast BusinessCommunity Music SchoolCostco WholesaleCruise and Fly Worldwide TravelDavid McSurdy, Sarah Pavlow & Staff: The Smile SpecialistsDevon Financial Partners, LLCEden Day Spa & SalonEdward Jones InvestmentsERA Continental RealtyFinancial Independence PlanningGorski Engineering, Inc.Greenfield of Perkiomen ValleyHand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa, RoyersfordHarleysville Savings Bank - West NorritonKalejta Financial ManagementKamelot Auction HouseKate F. Lembck OrthodonticsKeller Williams Realty Group, Kimberly Collins4Winter 2017Business UPDATE
Kelly Insurance Group, LLCKinderCare Learning CenterKinetic Physical TherapyKita, Gorman and AssociatesLazer LimousineLiberty Mutual InsuranceLily Laser and BeautyLimerick Chiropractic CenterLindt ChocolateLong and Foster, Michelle MitchellM. C. Weeks, Inc. Window FashionsMadison ProvidenceMarciano Wealth AdvisorsMcAdam Financial GroupMerry MaidsMotivational MarketingOehlert Brothers, Inc.Patriot Pest SolutionsPhoenix Tax Consultants LLC "The Tax Tacklers"Phoenix Village ApartmentsPhoenixville HospitalPillars of Light and LovePinot's Palette CollegevillePlay & LearnPMA Medical SpecialistsPremier Audio Visual LLCRE/MAX Achievers, Inc. - John OhlerRetroFoam of Southeastern PARiverCrest Golf Club & PreserveSalter's Fireplace and Stove, Inc.Sanatoga Water Conditioning, Inc.Scillia PhotographySilverTone Med PlansSips Bistro & BarSpring Hollow Golf ClubSpring Valley YMCA5Winter 2017Business UPDATE
State Farm Insurance Company - Larry HoakSukonik Mountain View Estates LPSwede Family ChiropracticThe Comprehensive Foot and Ankle Center of CollegevilleThe Eye ShoppeThe Goddard School, CollegevilleThe Goddard School, SchwenksvilleThe Landing of CollegevilleKristin Amore (pictured right)won the “Ride Like Royalty” prizefrom LAZER LIMOSUINE! Shegets to ride to and from work instyle on the day of her choosing!The Malvern School of CollegevilleThe Mike Budzius Farmers AgencyThe Party CenterTint-ProRenee Smith won a 50 American Express Gift card fromCRUISE AND FLYWORLDWIDE TRAVEL.Tio Juan's Margaritas Mexican RestaurantToll BrothersTompkins VIST BankUNIVEST-Banking, Insurance, InvestmentsLynn Bramble won a freemassage from PILLAR OFLIGHTS AND LOVEValley Forge Convention and Visitors BureauVerizon WirelessVictory Church PhiladelphiaSCILLIA PHOTOGRAPGY gaveaway a free photo session, thewinner was Denice Harrison!Westfield 41 Apartment HomesWood Thru The AgesWSFS BankMany thanks to all the people thatmake this such a successful event!Pfizer Security, Shipping andReceiving, Facilities, David Binder,Maureen Vinci-Patterson, JulieHipple.Our Volunteers:David Akers, LMS SolutionsBob Clark, Interface FinancialGroupWarren Levy, Lazer LimousinesDavid Maris, Marco MotorsManuel Pena, SysUp SystemsChristine Schmidt, UNIVESTTom Schmidt, Merchant ProExpress6Winter 2017Business UPDATE
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About OurMEMBERSLITTLE NEST PORTRAITS celebrated theirgrand opening in Providence Towne Center.Little Nest Portraits is a luxury boutique,photography studio, offering a fresh approachto children and family photography. Offering abeautiful selection of wall collections andalbums to not only capture importantmilestones but document the changing faces ofyour family over time. Their finished pieces aretruly works of art for your home as they spendtime with you to make sure your artwork fits your style andyour family's vibe. Schedule a session today and celebrateyour story through photography!THE LANDING OF COLLEGEVILLEan Atria Senior Living Communityheld a Grand Opening Event onOctober 21st. Upper Providenceseniors have a new opportunity to discover the benefits ofan active yet simplified lifestyle. Located in a charmingresidential area less than a mile from Providence TownCenter, The Landing is a vibrant retirement communityoffering discreet, 24-hour support from a professionalstaff. Atria has proudly served older adults and theirfamilies in the Delaware Valley for more than 15 years.SWEDE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC hostedtheir annual mixer in October! As alwaysa great event full of fantastic networkingand wonderful prizes! Located in the heartof Trappe the leading health professionalsat Swede Family Chiropractic are dedicated to helping youachieve your wellness objectives, combining skill and expertisethat spans the entire chiropractic wellness spectrum. Dr. DougSwede and his team are committed to bringing you betterhealth and a better way of life by teaching and practicing thetrue principles of chiropractic wellness care. As a patient atSwede Family the team will personally tailor a wellnessprogram specifically targeted to your wellness needs using theleast invasive yet highly-effective techniques and services.8GORSKI ENGINEERING held aground breaking ceremonyatThe Limerick Fire Station wherethey will be building a new stateof the art, two-story, 20,300 square foot building,equipped with five “drive through” apparatus bays.Included in the overall square footage is space for theexisting members to sleep while staffing the Stationduring weather events, or other emergencies. Other vitalspaces will include training and study rooms for the 70 ions, equipment and radio rooms, along withadministrative offices. The new Station will also provideaccommodations to maintain emergency medical services(EMS) staffing (provided by Trappe Fire CompanyAmbulance), and a space to support the TownshipEmergency Operations Center.Winter 2017Business UPDATE
About OurMEMBERSSean Hannon and Mike Dirks ofDIRKS PEST MANAGEMENTSPECIALIST were recentlycertified as Associate Entomologistsby the Entomological Society ofAmerica Certification Corporation.To achieve Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE) status, apest-control operator must have a minimum of seven years ofverifiable pest management experience, the knowledge andability to pass a rigorous test on insect pest control, a currentU.S. pesticide applicators license, and a willingness to adhereto the ACE Code of Ethics. As part of the ACE Code of Ethics,an ACE will only express an opinion on an entomologicalsubject when it is founded on adequate knowledge and honestconviction; and will be factual in all estimates, reports, andtestimony. "We're very proud of the work Sean did and theknowledge he gained in order to become certified ACE," saidNancy Dirks, " it’s exciting to know that Mike achieved thismilestone in his career. His knowledge was never in question,but making the time to achieve his ACE certification is veryimpressive. "It’s a process to get the ACE certification, he isone of 4 on the entire area and two of those are within ourcompany. It means a lot to have TWO nationally-recognized,certified experts as part of the company."Joseph McCarrie joined DEVONFINANCIAL PARTNERS inSeptember 2016 bringing severalyears’ experience in other areasof financial services. Prior to entering the financialservices business Joe and his wife started a home healthcare company in 2006 focusing on the needs of seniorsand their families. Joe specializes in long-term planningfor families, business owners, and executives. He servesas a member of the Physicians Financial ResourceNetwork where he helps guide physicians in their personalfinancial planning and medical practice planning. Joe hasa passion for education and is a volunteer at theAlzheimer’s Association and the past co-chair of theAlzheimer’s Association of South Jersey. Joe haspresented personal finance lectures on senior care atover 20 different assisted living communities and healthsystems in the Philadelphia and South Jersey area. Joe isa member of the National Association for ProfessionalAgents, National Association of Insurance and FinancialAdvisors, Main Line Chamber of Commerce, IrishAmerican Chamber of Commerce, and The Society of theFriendly Sons of St. Patrick. Joe is a registeredrepresentative of Park Avenue Securities, LLC.The bi-annual Buttaro-Ginnetti CancerGolf Outings were a great success thisyear, raising close to 30,000! TheOuting was started in 2011 by DaveButtaro and XPO Owner, Jim Ginnetti,both cancer survivors at the time. Knowing firsthand thetoll a cancer diagnosis and treatments can take on paJohn Ohler, Broker/Owner of RE/MAXtients and their families, they decided they wanted toACHIEVERS, INC., of Collegeville is pleasedhelp other local cancer patients in our community.to announce that Brent Harris, of theThrough their love of golf - they have raised funds thatCollegeville office, is among the 2,691 RE/MAX have helped so many local cancer patients receiveagents and teams featured in the 2016 REALtransportation to treatments, help with paying theirTrends “America’s Best Real Estate Agents” survey. The agents heating bills and many more unexpected expenses theyincluded in the survey represent less than 1 percent of all realoccur during their treatments. Dave Buttaro has sinceestate professionals in the United States. “America’s Best” ispassed away from cancer - and this Outing will forever bethe industry’s largest ranking agents based on homes sold incarried on in his memory.2015. The survey is open to individual agents who closed atleast 50 transaction sides or 20 million in sales volume andteams who had at least 75 sides or 30 million in volume. Bothindividual agents and teams of agents are recognized for theirnumber of transaction sides and/or sales volume. RE/MAXagents accounted for 22 percent of the more than12,000participating agents who qualified for the survey. This year,RE/MAX had more agents named in the survey than any otherbrand. “The selling or buying of a home is one of the mostsignificant transactions in our lives”, Harris says. “ I take myresponsibility very seriously and approach this task withsensitivity, concern and the highest professionalism with eachEmail: info@ctcollegeville.com or weband every one of my clients. I am truly honored to be namedwww.ctcollegeville.comamong “America’s Best” alongside so many devoted, hardworking real estate professionals”.Jim Carmody (610) 409-9800TD BANK in Collegeville, came together with the community to collectdonations for Daily Bread Community Food Pantry. The eventwelcomed food donations on top of monetary contributions. Thanks tolocal support and a grant from the TD Charitable Foundation, a totalof 3,527.14 was raised. Now Daily Bread Community Food Pantry can support a largenumber of households and individuals in need of food. With help from the community andDaily Bread Community Food Pantry, offers residents in-need programs that provide food,promote the value of nutrition, increase self-sufficiency and instill hope. Additionally, the foodpantry offers special holiday packages, school supply drives, free haircuts, nutrition educationand in-home assistance from volunteers.9Winter 2017Business UPDATE
RowanKeenanCommercial Property FOR SALE!A beautiful 1916 Main Street home in Trappe Borough, turned into a modern office building. New Parking lot, repaved atthe end of September 2016! Full Kitchen which still utilizes the original built in cabinetry, made to last and full of charm.Contemporary updated bathrooms and an urban meets country look which can be tailored to suit. The Basement is talland dry and fully available for storage. Features a classic brick exterior, slate roof and central grand staircase. Thebuilding was renovated top to bottom in 1997 and is priced to sell. Trappe Pointe traditionally features three stable owneroccupied businesses but is connected via private road to adjoining properties. Great opportunity for business owner tostop paying rent and to begin building equity. The building can be leased and/or subleased and divided by floor as well.10Winter 2017Business UPDATE
MemberSPOTLIGHTAs they always do, The Victory Bank hosted an elegantChamber Mixer complete with gourmet treats from YellowSprings Catering, musical entertainment by pianist JeremyFanucci, raffle prizes and great networking.From the moment you walk into The Victory Bank you cantell their team is passionately focused on delivering a clientexperience unmatched in the banking industry. These arebankers that love what they do and are devoted to make adifference. Making a difference in their clients' lives and thecommunities in which they serve is what motivates them toalways put our best foot forward!Testimonies from our very own Chamber Members!“This is a bank that thinks completely outside the box! They put together a sweet deal for us. Wecan’t thank them enough.” - Pat Kelly, Kelly Insurance Group“They are really customer driven, I feel good about being a client.” - Richard Megni, CMIT Solutions11Winter 2017Business UPDATE
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February 16, 2017RiverCrest Golf Club & Preserve 5:30–8:30pmk youThan ors!sSpon3rd Annual Awards Gala to recognizebusinesses and individuals actively making apositive impact on life in the PerkiomenValley.Congratulations to the top 3 finalists in each category!Large Business of the YearHumanitarian of the YearSmall Business of the YearMaillie, LLPCatherine GearBond, Pezzano & Etze, PCMerck Sharp & Dohme Federal Credit UnionRev. Martha KriebelCruise & Fly Worldwide TravelPfizerAmy RamseyPatriot Pest SolutionsEmerging Business of the YearDistinguished Service PersonChamber Member of the YearKevin Smith Transportation GroupState Senator John RaffertyCorey BowlinLuz Shanti Alternative Healing TherapiesUpper Providence PoliceBob ClarkPiccolo AmoreZenon JanickiDavid MarisBusiness Star of the YearMedium Business of the YearNon-Profit Organization of the YearPatrick Kelly, Kelly Insurance GroupAnalytical Technology IncA-Team 111 of SkippackStefania Maiale, Collegeville Yoga BarKriebel/Czar
Kate F. Lembck Orthodontics Keller Williams Realty Group, Kimberly Collins . 5 Winter 2017 Business UPDATE . Hipple. Our Volunteers: David Akers, LMS Solutions Bob Clark, Interface Financial Group . Dr. Doug Sw
