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Featured Event...
Annual Membership Meeting
April 3, 2024
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Largest luncheon event of the year!
- Exhibitor Showcase
- Board Elections - Matthew Wright-Conti, Community Music School & Melissa Renner, KW Jersey Shore
- Presentation of Marvin J. Lewis Community Service Award to Karen McCaslin
- 2023-24 New Members Recognition
- Luncheon
- Sponsor Recognition
- Presentation of Stewardship Awards -Phil White, Signarama, Brian Dubas, Pine Run Construction
- Chairman's Award presented to Dr. Joe Bergquist, Harleysville Bank
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Digital program ads are just $30 and business card ads start at $100. Sponsorships for every budget. | |
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ATTENTION!
Due to scheduling conflict the Business Roundtable Luncheon on March 28th has been postponed. Our next Roundtable will be held on April 25th.
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Golf Committee Kick-Off Meeting
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 @ 9am
PVCC Office
Joining a committee is a great opportunity to meet fellow chamber members and Board Directors and help grow the Chamber.
Golfers and non-golfers welcome to attend! Help us plan the 2024 Golf Outing scheduled on June 10 at Spring Ford County Club. The golf committee is the largest Chamber committee; participants help secure sponsors, prizes and golfers as well as find ways to make the event enjoyable for all (golfers, volunteers, sponsors, guests).
If you would like more information, or to RSVP, please contact Renee Blomstrom at 610-489-6660 or email renee@pvchamber.net
If the chamber parking lot is full, please park at Trappe Borough Hall, 525 W. Main Street. Please do not park in neighboring lots - Print Copy Designs or Children's Dentistry lot.
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Business Roundtable Luncheon
Thursday, April 25th @ 11:45am
Join us for an interactive discussion and sharing of best practices among other business owners and key decision makers.
Topic: Top Software Programs for Small Businesses
The luncheon will be held at the PVCC office; catered lunch. Pre-registration required.
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Limited Sponsorships Available.
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June 10, 2024 - Annual Golf Outing - Registration opens in April
October 7, 2024 - Annual Sporting Clays Tournament
December 10, 2024 - Annual Holiday Mixer
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Check out the Chamber's Facebook page for member-testimonials from...
Greg Bowden, The Princeton Group, Alex Blomstrom, Alex Blom Creates, Louise-Marie Tulio, Ambler Savings Bank , Kim Wright, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Matt Baker, Maillie LLP, Cathy McKeever, Bond, Pezzano and Etze, PC. and Debbie Reigner, TR Insurance Group
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A Message From The Chamber Office | |
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Dear Friends,
There are just a few tickets left for the Annual Membership Meeting on April 3, 2024. Deadline to reserve ad space in both the printed program and digital program is Friday, March 29th. The Annual Membership Meeting is our largest networking luncheon of the year. Chairwoman Susan Graham, will recap the 2023-2024 programs and successes and present the Chair awards. Members will participate in the General Election, including appointment of 2024-25 Chair, Steven Earhart and new board appointments Matthew Wright-Conti (CMS) and Melissa Dell Renner (KW Jersey Shore). Visit with exhibitors and enjoy a delicious lunch. Celebrate with the 2024 Marvin J. Lewis (MJL) Community Service Award recipient, Karen McCaslin, Collegeville Rotary. New members as well as past MJL recipients will also be recognized during the formal program. We look forward to seeing you there.
A warm welcome to new member, Michael Mahoney, GTM Payroll & HR, provider of comprehensive payroll, HCM (human capital management) and HR outsourcing. Their success and client satisfaction is based on our industry-leading expertise, and an extraordinary level of personal attention to each and every customer. . To learn more, email Michael Mahoney, Sales Consultant at m.mahoney@GTM.com.
Annual membership renewals will be sent on April 1st. If you joined the chamber after April 1, 2023, your renewal invoice will be pro-rated. If you have any questions, or if your employee count has changed this year, please contact the chamber office at 610-489-6660 for an account review.
Thanks for reading this week's E-news. Please help us grow our membership - share this email with colleagues and businesses in your network.
Happy Holidays,
Renee Blomstrom
Executive Director
renee@pvchamber.net
610-489-6660
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Cornhole Tournament Recap | |
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Congratulations Kevin York Photographer on the Grand Opening of your new studio! Following the ceremonious ribbon cutting, Perkiomen Valley Chamber of Commerce Board Directors and Ambassadors were given a behind the scenes look at a photography session (see video below). Kuddos to Kip Bilo for his modeling talent. Thanks Alex Blom Creates for photographing the ribbon cutting so Kevin York could be in front of the lens for a change!!!
Click on the photo below to view event highlights.
Visit Kevin York Photographer at 364 E. Main Street, Collegeville
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The following organizations joined the PV Chamber this past year!
Click on a business name for more information.
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All Current PV Chamber Members can be found in the Directory on our Website | |
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Enjoy this video recap of our Inaugural Food Pairing Experience!!
Thank you Troubles End Brewing for an unforgettable evening.
Watch the video on Facebook
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U-Imagine Center’s Digital Spark program
Ursinus College was granted a round of funding to provide support to 5 local businesses this summer. This funding enables Ursinus College to offer a select group of young, local businesses digital marketing support at NO CHARGE to them. Ursinus College is able to pay students to provide full-time assistance to those businesses selected for 8 weeks, from May 28 to July 19. Students will work with their business client on a digital marketing project that can reasonably be completed during that time frame. Areas of need that could be supported include, but are not limited to:
• Digital Marketing promotions for the launch of a new product initiative or start-up
• Development or enhancement of Social Media/Digital Marketing presence
• Competitive Market Research
• Digital Marketing data collection (Analytics) and organization
• and Google Analytics
Being a part of Digital Spark will allow students to learn new skills necessary for their future and help you with growing your business even higher!
Interested business owners click HERE to complete the application.
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Meet the new Director of Commerce for Montgomery County
Stephen Forster is the new Director of Commerce. Mr. Forster spent over two decades in commercial real estate development, sourcing and placing both debt and equity domestically and internationally for projects throughout the United States in a diverse range of product types. Mr. Forster spent several years raising capital throughout China and Vietnam, establishing two China-based sales offices and hiring and training China-based staff members.
Mr. Forster previously spent 10 years as Senior Vice President of Public Finance and Government Relations with a MontCo-based privately held brownfields redeveloper and was responsible for regional land development initiatives, obtaining entitlements, and financing all phases of the project pipeline. Mr. Forster also managed all aspects of the company’s economic development and EB-5 initiatives and coordinated government relations. Mr. Forster holds a J.D. from Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco, California, a B.A. in Political Science from California State University—Long Beach and is an attorney, admitted to the California State Bar in 1994.
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FREE CPR Training
January - May
We're partnering with The Mobile CPR Project to bring you free CPR Trainings! The classes will be held every third Tuesday of month and will run from January - May.
Click here for details.
Spring Valley YMCA, 19 Linfield Trappe Road, Royersford.
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PVHS Lax Boosters
Business Sponsorships Available
Each year the PVHS Boys Lacrosse Boosters reaches out to local, small business to help them advertise their products and services while they help a local team. We are asking for your support again this year. Your support feeds our boys healthy meals, provides healthy snack bags for each game, promotes their sportsmanship with accolades for hard work at the end of the season, and provides a deserving senior with a scholarship. Please consider joining your local friends in business by supporting our boys. You can send an email to tracihenn@comcast.net for all the details. It’s a small investment to develop a great, lasting relationship.
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3rd Annual Dragon Ball & Casino Night
Saturday, April 6 @ 6PM
We respectfully request your help in supporting local childhood cancer families. By doing so, your business can help
us give HOPE to even more children and families and allow us to continue having a positive impact in a child’s
cancer battle!
Join Kim Chadwick, Keller Williams, Silver Sponsor, at the 3rd Annual Dragon all & Casino Night on April 6th at The Desmond Hotel. Business Sponsorships available.
Click here for more general and sponsorship information.
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Party for Preservation
April 14 @ 5pm - 9pm
Our largest fundraiser of the year, this special evening will be held at RiverCrest Golf Club & Preserve in Phoenixville. This special evening begins with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, followed by a seated dinner and a presentation of the Speaker’s Choice Award to Ron and Debra Pook for their distinguished service to supporting museums and historic preservation efforts in southeastern Pennsylvania.
This year's honorees are Ron and Debra Pook, founders of Pook & Pook Auctioneers and Appraisers in Downingtown, PA.
Purchase Tickets
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Bach Lunch Series
April 18 @ Noon - 1pm
CMS proudly presents a FREE lunchtime concert series called “Bach’s Lunch”. Join us on the third Thursday of each month and enjoy a mini concert featuring a different CMS faculty artist each month. Pick up your box lunch at a local eatery or bring from home. Concerts begin at 12:10pm and finish by 1:00pm. The concert series is FREE. ALL AGES WELCOME.
2023-2024 Bach’s Lunch Schedule – (programs are subject to change)
April 18 The Gloria Consort
May 16 Chris Macy, vocals & piano
CMS, 775 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA 19426
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First Time Homebuyer Workshop
April 23 @ 5:30pm - 7pm
TriCounty Area Federal Credit Union invites you to an in-person first time homebuyer workshop on April 23rd, from 5:30pm - 7pm. We'll have experts from our mortgage partner, Member First Mortgage, LLC, to answer all of your home financing questions. There will be opportunities for Q&A, informational materials, and plenty of other resources available.
Location: Espresso Yourself Coffee Shop, 249 E. High St, Pottstown.
To register, email Beth Biehl, ebiehl@tcafcu.org.
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Summer Science Academy & Floating Classroom
Get a jump on these unique summer programs! We have opportunities for students Pre K through High School. Our Summer Science Academy is great for younger students and introduces them to the wonders of the natural world. Our Floating Classroom is great for older students and balances education with good ole' fashion fun!
New This Year... Check out our Floating Classroom Adventure Camp! This is next-level fun as students paddle further and dive deeper into outdoor recreation. Students will learn about cooking, camping and wilderness survival!
Check out the Floating Classroom
Click here for Summer Science Academy
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Lenape Challenge
Saturday, April 27
Join us for the 32nd Lenape Challenge! The Lenape Challenge is the area's premiere adventure race experience that combines 5 miles of trail runnin' and root jumpin' with 2 miles of reservoir rippin', paddle splittin' fun. Now with three challenge options - Solo, Double or Triple! This is a race you definitely don't want to miss!
Register today
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2024 Collegeville-Trappe Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 27
Memorial Day marks a day to honor those who gave their lives for our country. The parade is led by members of VFW Post 7155. All area residents, groups and businesses are invited to take part in the parade. If you would like to participate, please Register as a parade participant or vendor or contact manager@collegevilledevelopment.org.
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UC Summer Athletic Camps
Registration Now Open
Ursinus College offers many great summer athletic camps for a variety of interests including lacrosse, football, soccer, field hockey, gymnastics and more! View the schedule and registration details here.
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Springford Veterans Memorial
The Springford Veterans Memorial is seeking Veterans and families of Veterans from the Springford area, who served between the years of 1950 until now! We are building this Memorial to recognize any Veteran who has served during these years. If you are a Veteran, are a family member of a Veteran or know a Veteran, please contact us! We have printable Plaque forms on our website or call us and we will be more than happy to help! Thank you! Visit us on Facebook
www.svmemorial.org
267-640-7516
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WE ARE TDM
GVF presents www.wearetdm.com, a resource website where you will find the latest mobility news that includes innovative project updates and articles from across the region and country. There are also several resource pages to help people switch from driving alone to alternatives and save people time and money.
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Bookmark the Chamber's online community calendar to view even more community events!
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Students....be a Summer Assistant!
Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy
Open to students in 7th - 12th grade looking to gain environmental education experience. Summer Assistants play a big role in making our summer camps so successful! Learn more and apply here.
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After-School Help
Dr. McSurdy & Staff Orthodontics is looking for after-school help (must drive a car) to work in our sterilization room. Interested in learning more, please contact Jackie Stong, Clinical Coordinator, 610-489-6032.
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Enrollment Processor
Nester Insurance has a position open for an Enrollment Processor. The Enrollment Processor is an integral part of Nester Insurance in-office team, whose responsibility is to manage member enrollments for group insurance. The enrollment processor corresponds with various carriers to accurately update employees’ coverage additions, terminations, and modifications. Click here for full job description. Send resume to Amy Nester, amy@nesterinsurance.com.
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Financial Representative Intern
Gain entrepreneurial skills and a foundation for a rewarding career.
Overview
You won’t be pushing pencils here. This highly immersive and development-packed program provides you the chance to see if running your own financial services practice could be in your future and allows you to earn commissions on sales you make throughout your internship.
For the right person, a career as a Financial Representative with The Guardian Network allows you to experience entrepreneurship with support and make a difference in peoples’ lives while achieving your own professional and financial goals.
Through our internship program, you’ll be doing the day-to-day work of a financial professional, with guidance and mentorship in developing the skills necessary to build a thriving business. Plus, you’ll have a foundation that allows for a fast start should you decide to pursue this path full-time.
More details here.
National Financial Network [a member of The Guardian Network®], helps individuals and their families pursue financial confidence and well-being in life, health, and wealth.
For details, contact: Steve Earhart, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®, MSFS, RICP®
(610) 293-8300. 150 South Warner Road, Suite 120, King of Prussia, PA 19406
Agency of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, New York, NY.
The Guardian Network® is a network of preferred providers authorized to offer products of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian), New York, NY and its subsidiaries.
2020-106787 (Exp. 8/22)
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Platform 1 Events
Platform 1 Events is a premier caterer and event designer located at Columbia Station, Phoenixville. Opportunities available for reliable event staff. We offer flexible schedules and a positive work environment. Please call us or email your information to bookings@platform1events.com.
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Are you looking for a FUN job?
Escape Trappe is currently hiring for part-time Clue Masters! We are looking for enthusiastic and energetic individuals
who know how to bring fun to our unique business. If you or someone you know is interested in working
in an exciting and fun environment, please visit the employment page of our website by clicking here.
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Spring Valley YMCA is Hiring
At the Y, we focus on strengthening the communities where our branches are located. We understand that each community is different, which is why we take such great care in offering programs and services based on the needs of each neighborhood. If you are looking to make an impact with your career, we have a role where you can learn and grow.
The Spring Valley Y is hiring!
- Building Monitor - evenings and late afternoon weekends
- Housekeeping
- Active Older Adult Instructors
- Female Personal Trainers
- Swim Lessons Instructors
- Life Guards
- Gymnastics Instructors
Connect to your community by working at the Y!
Go to: https://www.philaymca.org/about/careers/job-finder. Under select city, enter ROYERSFORD.
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Route 422 Advisor is Hiring!
Route 422 Business Advisor is seeking a part-time or brand Amassador to attend events and provide leads of businesses that would be interested in being featured in Route 422 Business Advisor. This opportunity is a fun way to connect and grow with other businesses.
Contact Patti Seigel at 610-32306523 for more details.
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Certa Pro
You work hard and care about things like getting a job done right, working in teams and fostering respect. With qualities like these we know you have plenty of options when it comes to choosing the right career.
Start a career that stands out from the rest. CertaPro Painters® of King of Prussia, PA. is seeking a full time painter. Learn more here.
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Signarama Limerick
Full Time positions including fabrication, assembly and installation of signs and vinyl graphics. Send resume to Info@Signarama-Limerick.com.
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Nakd Aesthetics
540 Kimberton Road, Suite 10b
Kimberton
(484) 267-9997
Member-to-Member Discount:
5% off treatment services. Can be combined with active offers/promotions.
(Retail sales of medical grade skin care not included)
Nakd Aesthetics is your premier destination for personalized cosmetic care, offering boutique-style services in a serene medical spa setting. From cosmetic enhancements to skincare solutions, our medspa provides a comprehensive range of treatments tailored to your unique needs, ensuring that you receive the individualized attention and care you deserve. Visit website.
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GYMGUYZ Greater Montgomery County
70 Buckwalter Rd, Ste 900-426
Royersford, PA
(484) 214-2162
Member-to-Member Discount:
Free Initial Assessment
PLUS up to 5 FREE Sessions with package purchase.
Corporate Team Building and Assisted Stretch Program Discounts
Details:
FREE INITIAL ASSESSMENT INCLUDES: BODY ASSESSMENT (OPTIONAL BODY MEASUREMENTS), NUTRITION ASSESSMENT, FITNESS ASSESSMENT AND DETAILED DISCUSSION OF GOALS AND TIMELINES. METRICS INCLUDE BODY FAT %, SKELETAL MUSCLE %, VISCERAL FAT % (DANGEROUS DISEASE-CAUSING FAT), BODY MASS INDEX (BMI), BASAL METABOLIC RATE (BMR), ETC.
Contact Shannon Rizzo for details (484) 214-2162 or visit www.gymguyz.com/king-of-prussia
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Orange Sun Teamwear
3815 Ridge Pike
Collegeville, PA
(484) 704-7908
Member-to-Member Discount:
10% discount to all chamber members
Orange Sun Teamwear is a full service print shop that specializes in screen printing and embroidery, among other printing services.
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Get Fit With Ashley
Schwenksville, PA
(717) 333-7872
Member-to-Member Discount:
Get Fit With Ashley FREE for One Week!
Get Fit With Ashley FREE for One Week!
Get Fit With Ashley invites PV Chamber members to try her group fitness classes for FREE with 7-day unlimited class pass! Ashley's classes are fun, safe and challenging and welcoming for everyBODY. Click here to sign up and be sure to use discount code PVCHAMBER to get your pass for FREE! Any questions, just reach out to Ashley directly!
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Heart & Soul Painting & Woodcraft
Westover Road, Collegeville
(610) 513-2583
WINTER SPECIAL:
Free professional color consultant for jobs larger than $700.
Personalized services regarding residential painting, drywall repair, deck refinishing, woodworking/carpentry, mouldings, faux finishing, wallpaper removal, power washing.
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Floor Coverings International Montco
219 W. Main Street
Trappe, PA 19426
(215) 644-7399
Member-to-Member Discount: $250 off any job over $2,500
Floor Coverings International Montco is a local family-owned full-service flooring company. We bring the flooring store to your door and offer personalized service in your home or business. Our Mobile Flooring Showroom has over 3,000 samples on board of hardwood, carpet, luxury vinyl, laminate, and tile., so you can shop at home with our Designers and see the samples in your spaces. We purchase directly from the manufacturers with no middleman. We also sand and refinish existing wood floors. We are committed to quality and excellence and offer custom solutions, honest advice, and competitive pricing. We offer attractive financing terms.
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Bra Spectrum
European Bra, Lingerie, Sleep Wear, Shape, Robes, Hosiery, Bridal Lingerie Shop
MEMBER-TO-MEMBER Discount Offer:
10% reduction in purchase of lingerie - bras, panties, swim, sleep at Bra Spectrum, Bryn Mawr, PAr
www.braspectrum.com
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MEMBER-TO-MEMBER Discount Offer:
15% discount offer for PV Chamber members. Contact David Hoffman at (908) 777-1456 or visit online.
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MEMBER-TO-MEMBER Discount Offers:
50% off Market Research ($250)
40% off SEO Keyword Research ($300)
$350 off Social Media Management ($350/mo for 6 months only)
Contact Jamie Cocco at (413) 203-9312
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MEMBER-TO-MEMBER Discount Offer:
10% off services. Contact James Regar at (215) 272-8924 or visit online.
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MEMBER-TO-MEMBER Discount Offer:
Members of the Perkiomen Valley Chamber of Commerce can take advantage of Parkside's Preferred Employer Program and receive special discounts should you choose to reside at Parkside! These perks include a reduced security deposit of $99 and a waived application fee.
Arden Parkside, 1001 Arborview Boulevard, Collegeville, PA 19426
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SERVPRO of Pottstown/Souderton
Member to Member Offer:
For chamber members we will give $100 off any project over $1000. One-time only use. This is not able to be combined with any other offer. The discount code is: PVChamber
SERVPRO of Pottstown/Souderton
Marketing & Business Development
O: 610-327-9644
C: 610-390-3024
www.servpropottstownsouderton.com
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Member to Member Offer:
Courtyard by Marriott
Charlene Schutte, Director of Sales
484974-2605
600 Campus Drive, Collegeville, PA 19426
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Member to Member Offer:
$20 per year, Annual Social Memberships to The Canteen at VFW Post #7155 for Chamber Members.
(Subject to application approval by our Home Association Board).
Trappe VFW Post 7155, 201 W. 3rd Ave., Trappe, PA 19426 | (610) 454-9950
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Member to Member Offer:
Complimentary Consultation & $350 Off Full Orthodontic Treatment
Reduced Down Payments, Extended Interest Free Financing, No Impressions Are Needed For Clear Aligners
Collegeville Office: 430 Park Avenue, Suite #200, Collegeville, PA 19426 | 610-489-6032
Gilbertsville Office: 1831 Swamp Pike, Suite 200, Gilbertsville, PA 19525 | 484-945-0336
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We are here to make your event unforgettable! Platform 1 Events at Columbia Station is a premium event hall located downtown Phoenixville. We cater social, professional as well as weddings.
Member to Member Offer:
10% any events or ticketed events
Email: Bookings@platform1events.com | Call: (484) 986-5503 | visit website
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Realtor with diverse background in new construction, with a major emphasis in Green Building and energy efficiency.
Member to Member Offer:
1 year home warranty plan, at the time of settlement, to any buyer or seller who uses me for their real estate transaction.
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Kitchen and bath design & material supplies
MEMBER TO MEMBER DISCOUNT:
5% off first purchase for new clients. (Does not include labor)
Contact Brent Antman 484-808-5711
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20% off Escape Rooms!
Member to Member Discount:
Use Promo Code CHAMBER at checkout
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Your first ride is FREE!
CycleBar® will motivate you with energizing rides tailored to all fitness and experience levels. Call to schedule your first ride for FREE. (484) 750-6100
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Melissa Dell Renner, M.A., Realtor, Licensed PA & NJ
SRES, SRS - Keller Williams Realtor
(610) 291-7755
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Free home warranty with purchasing or selling your home.
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Member to Member Discount:
Free, no obligation home valuation visits &
$250 donation at closing to the charity of your choice!
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TLC Massage Therapie
$10.00 off your first massage
20% off gift certificates
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MontCo, Local & State Updates | |
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Montco Tax Rebates for Volunteer Fire & EMS
The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners today authorized a property tax rebate program for volunteer members of fire companies and eligible nonprofit emergency medical service (EMS) agencies in Montgomery County to acknowledge the value and dedication of active EMS volunteers and to encourage others to become involved.
To qualify for a tax rebate under the Active Volunteer Service Tax Rebate Program, an individual must have been a member of a volunteer fire company or eligible EMS agency for the entire eligibility period. Emergency responders will be able to receive a rebate of 25%, 50%, 75%, or 100% of their real estate property tax of Montgomery County, depending on their participation in emergency response calls, trainings, public education activities, leadership roles, and other activities.
Read more
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Montgomery County Monthly Update
March 2024
This report showcases our department’s impact and provides information about current initiatives and available resources. Click here to view.
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CommonGoods Initiative
Montgomery County Commerce Department would like to share information about a new state initiative - CommonGoods. This is a unique opportunity for small businesses to expand their footprint while giving consumers the chance to shop “local” from wherever they might be. CommonGoods will expand markets, grow sales, increase sustainability, and help PA local shops and stores thrive. Registering in the directory is easy at commongoods.pa.gov. Visit the website to see if your small business meets the program criteria.
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Montco Site Select
Montgomery County has introduced a new initiative, Montco Site Select, as a way to bring together a variety of tools, knowledge, and expertise to help everyone fro entrepreneurs to the Fortun 500 explore and understand the possibilities of locating and growing in Montgomery County. Montco Site Select is our approach to supporting site search inquiries through utilizing an online real estate query tool and a local network of stakeholders. We encourage real estate professionals, municipal managers, and all our colleagues in local economic development to sign up for alerts that are sent out whenever we receive a site search inquiry. Inquiries come to us from the PA DCED and GAT, site search consultants, and directly from businesses. Take a few moments to visit the Montco Site Select website and help us grow the local network of parties receiving Montco Site Select.
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Grant assistance for PECO Commercial Natural Gas Customers impacted by Covid-19 pandemic
Small businesses affected by the pandemic can now apply to receive a one-time grant of $500 towards their existing PECO natural gas account. The grant will be applied directly to your bill and will lower current outstanding balances or provide a credit for future charges.
To be eligible, applicants must have an active PECO gas account on or before March 31, 2020, take service under Rate GC (gas commercial service), have fewer than 25 employees, and have experienced financial hardship resulting from the pandemic. Each commercial gas business is eligible for only one grant, regardless of the number of gas accounts listed under the business name.
Applications will be considered in the order they are received, while funding lasts – apply today!
Email your completed application as an attachment to: PECOSCIGasGrantProgram@exeloncorp.com
Once your application is approved, you will be notified within 7-10 business days. The actual credit will be applied within 60 days of approval. If you have questions, please call 1-800-494-4000.
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Property Tax and Rent Rebate Program
Older and disabled Pennsylvanians can apply now for rebates on property taxes or rent paid in 2021.
The Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians age 65 and older, widows and widowers age 50 and older, and people with disabilities age 18 and older. The income limit is $35,000 a year for homeowners and $15,000 annually for renters, and half of Social Security income is excluded.
After checking eligibility requirements, you can file your rebate application online by visiting mypath.pa.gov. Submitting your application online does not require you to sign up for an account. You can check the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program instruction booklet to learn which information you will need to complete the process.
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The PV Chamber Board of Directors encourages you to forward this email to friends and associates. For membership information contact Renee Blomstrom, Executive Director.
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PV Chamber
521 W Main Street, Suite 103 | Trappe, PA 19426
Telephone: (610) 489-6660 | FAX: (610) 454-1270
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