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Edward Jones & Imperial's Catering Mixer!
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January 25, 2017
Imperial's Catering
40 E. First Avenue, Collegeville
4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Edward Jones and Imperial's Catering team up for our January Mixer! Enjoy fabulous food including martini mashed potato bar, appetizers, beer, wine and soft drinks. Special entertainment including comedian Chris Coccia of Comedy Central and Dale McCully on the piano! Network with fellow Chamber members, Edward Jones colleagues and clients and local community leaders.
Cost: Members FREE! Non-Members $10
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Business Owner Roundtable
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January 26, 2017
Location Change!
Margarita's Mexican Restaurant
350 Water Loop Lane, Collegeville
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Join this interactive discussion and sharing of best practices among other business owners and decision makers.
Cost: $25 per person
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PV Stars - Best of the Valley!
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February 16, 2017
RiverCrest Golf Club & Preserve
100 Golf Club Drive, Phoenixville, 19460
5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
The PV Stars Gala will recognize businesses and individuals that have made a positive impact on life in the Perkiomen Valley this year. Leaders from Montgomery, Northeast Chester and Southern Berks Counties will gather for an evening filled with networking, food, drinks, exhibitor showcase and awards ceremony.
Keynote Speaker:
Emmy Award Winning
Journalist
Lu Ann Cahn!
For ticket purchases and sponsorship please visit our Awards Page.
Thank you to our Sponsors!
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Small Business of the Year
- Bond, Pezzano & Etze, PC
- Cruise & Fly Worldwide Travel
- Patriot Pest Solutions
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Business Star of the Year
- Patrick Kelly, Kelly Insurance Group
- Stefania Maiale, Collegeville Yoga Bar
- Phil White, Signarama
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Medium Business of the Year
- Analytical Technology Inc
- Kriebel/CzarStar Security
- The Victory Bank
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Humanitarian of the Year
- Catherine Gear
- Rev. Martha Kriebel
- Amy Ramsey
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Large Business of the Year
- Maillie, LLP
- Merck Sharp & Dohme
Federal Credit Union
- Pfizer
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Distinguished Service Person
- State Senator John Rafferty
- Upper Providence Police
- Zenon Janicki
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Emerging Business of the Year
- Kevin Smith Transportation Group
- Luz Shanti Alternative
Healing Therapies
- Piccolo Amore
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Non-Profit Organization of the Year
- A-Team 111 of Skippack
- Access Services
- Community Music School
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Chamber Member of the Year
- Corey Bowlin, Cruise &
Fly Worldwide Travel
- Bob Clark, Interface Financial
- David Maris, Marco Motors
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February 22, 2017
PV Chamber Office
351 E. Main Street Collegeville
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Cost: FREE!
sponsored by: 
Learn all about the opportunities with the Chamber, meet with new and existing members and get tips for successful networking. Let's get to know YOU!
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Have something exciting to share with our members? Send us a few lines to include in our "About our Members" section and we will include it in our next edition!
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The following organizations joined the PV Chamber this Fiscal Year (beginning April 2016) and were added to our website and membership!
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GREENFIELD SENIOR LIVING
is recruiting a Director of Community Relations to join our leadership team in Schwenksville, PA.
GREENFIELD SENIOR LIVING OF PERKIOMEN VALLEY 300 Perkiomen Ave., Schwenksville, PA 19473
In this consultative sales role, The Director of Community Relations is responsible to introduce, explain and sell our premier Assisted Living community to potential referral sources and families. The Director of Community Relations connects individuals to an enhanced quality of life, care, and security offered at Greenfield Senior Living. In addition the Director of Community Relations is responsible for generating new leads and move-ins from targeted referral sources to strategically build bridges and lasting connections throughout the external community. As a member of the leadership team, the Director of Community Relations does make impactful contributions to the success of the business and is a key member of a highly experienced leadership team.Director of Community Relations
For more details and qualification information click
here!
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Cyber Security for Small and Mid-size Businesses
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Please join the Governor's Office of Homeland Security together with Montgomery County Department of Public Safety as they offer valuable presentations on various cyber security topics from subject matter experts: Bradford Willke, US Dept. of Homeland Security's Cyber Security Advisor; Erik Avakian, CISO, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania State Police; FBI; INFRAGARD; and from a legal perspective from McNees Wallace and Nurick LLC.
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Promote Your Business, Support Public Ed!
Businesses and organizations are invited to sponsor the 8th Annual Dodgeball Tournament!
Tournament Sponsorship is a great way to gain exposure for your business while supporting education. Click
here for more information.
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Winter/Early Spring 2017 Community Education
We are pleased to remind you that registration can now be done online! Visit our Web Store by clicking here.
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Pillars of Light and Love is a non-profit launched in 2015 by business owner Kathy Opperman. The main focus of the non-profit is Stress and Life Management for all ages. Our goal is to educate children, teens and adults to reduce stress, have strong self-esteem, overcome anxiety, build confidence, and achieve effective coping techniques, positive communication skills, and healthy relationships.
To view a full list of upcoming workshops, click here.
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January 24 @ 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Cyber Security for Small to Mid-sized Businesses
Please join the Governor's Office of Homeland Security together with Montgomery County Department of Public Safety as they offer valuable presentations on various cyber security topics from subject matter experts: Bradford Willke, US Dept. of Homeland Security's Cyber Security Advisor; Erik Avakian, CISO, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania State Police; FBI; INFRAGARD; and from a legal perspective from McNees Wallace and Nurick LLC.
Registration Closes: January 20, 2017
Eligible Attendees: Information technology security personnel for small to mid-size businesses
Registration Form and instructions found here: http://www.homelandsecurity.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx
January 24, 2017
8:00am - 12:30pm
Montgomery County
Public Safety Training Campus
1175 Conshohocken Road
Conshohocken, PA
This symposium is FREE of charge. Any questions, contact Kristin Daniels, Outreach Coordinator 717-346-4461 or visit
www.homelandsecurity.pa.gov or email
ra-homelandsecurity@pa.gov.
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January 25 @ 7:00 pm
College Planning: Investing in Your Child's Future
On Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 7:00pm, the
Lower Providence Community Library will host, College Planning: Investing in Your Child's Future, presented by financial advisor Thomas Schubert. Tom will discuss what you need to know about saving for your child's college including, learning about college savings strategies, Section 529 Plans, college loans and understanding financial aid.
Tom Schubert is a Financial Advisor with the Pottstown office of Janney Montgomery Scott. He works with individuals and small businesses on ways to grow, protect and simplify their financial decisions. Tom is a graduate of St. Joseph's University.
This program is free and open to the public. Registration is requested.
For more information, please email
bloewengart@mclinc.org, call 610-666-6640, ext. 25, or stop by the library circulation desk. The library is located at 50 Parklane Drive, Eagleville, PA 19403. Visit the library's website at
www.lowerprovidencelibrary.org to see information about more great programs.
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January 26 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Private Kindergarten Open House!
Join the
Goddard School in Collegeville for our Private Kindergarten Open House. We will discuss our curriculum and programming, introduce you to our teacher, and give you an opportunity to ask questions about how we will prepare you child for school! Our program will be licensed by the Department of Education. Spots are limited to 12 children.
Contact us at (610) 232-7939, 500 Springhouse Drive Collegeville
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January 26 @ 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Preschool Science at Watershed @ 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
3-6 year olds and their favorite adult are invited to join us for one of our exciting learning adventures! All classes are held at the Conservancy's Brownstone Barn located on the corner of Rt. 29 and Haldeman road in Schwenksville.
"Groundhogs & Other Pennsylvania Hibernators"
Whether you call this animal a whistle-pig, woodchuck or groundhog it bears the heavy burden of replacing the badger in an old European custom. In this lesson we will separate fact from fiction while sprinkling in a generous helping of laughter and play while learning about the groundhog and a few of Pennsylvania's other true hibernators.
Register
ONLINE
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January 26 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Marketing & Sales for Today & Tomorrow
A 2017
SCORE TriCounty
Seminar presented by Donna Botti Owner, Partner, Delos Incorporated * web * mobile * social media * apps
Your Customer May Know More Than You -
The internet is now our first stop to research products and services, get local business information, and answer our questions. The web, social media, and the shift to mobile devices is transforming the way we live, work, shop, and do business. Consumers have integrated the web into their everyday lives and activities. Small businesses and non-profits need to do the same.
Attend this seminar to learn what's important for your business in the shift to digital marketing. You'll learn about setting priorities, goals and objectives for your marketing and sales efforts, and how to establish relationships with your customers and prospects. Registration
244 East High Street, Suite 102, Pottstown
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January 28 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Trappe 300 Kick Off Party! Celebrate Trappe's 300th anniversary year at a kick-off party in the auditorium of the former Perkiomen Valley school building in Trappe. Mingle with friends and neighbors, enjoy music and refreshments, and learn about plans for the renovation of the old school into condos-Luxury meets History! You'll also get an exclusive preview of the new book Trappe and Collegeville at a pop-up shop with Trappe souvenirs. Sponsored by
Gorski Engineering
Stone School - Former Collegeville Trappe High School
23 E. First Avenue
Collegeville, PA 19426
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January 28, 2017
Sprint-Collegeville is Open for Business! You are invited to join us for an Open House event Saturday, January 28th. There will be refreshments, and savings all day, beginning at 10am! Come on in and let us tell you why we're the best value in wireless! Our new store is open in the Collegeville Shopping Center, 222 E. Main Street (next to Pizza Stop). Call 484-973-4021 for details.
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February 3 & 4 @ 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
On Friday, February 3 and Saturday, February 4, 2017, the
Lower Providence Community Library welcomes the North Penn S Gaugers. They will set up and operate a portable S gauge model train layout for the enjoyment and education of the library community. Members of the North Penn S Gaugers will be available from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm both days to answer questions and discuss the history of the S scale trains.
The North Penn S Gaugers are a diverse group of S gauge enthusiasts formed in 1998, based in Lansdale. Their interests range from American Flyer through Fine S scale equipment.
This program is free and open to the public.
For more information, please email
bloewengart@mclinc.org, call 610-666-6640, ext. 25, or stop by the library circulation desk. The library is located at 50 Parklane Drive, Eagleville, PA 19403. Visit the library's website at
www.lowerprovidencelibrary.org to see information about more great programs.
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February 4, 2017
1960's - 1970's Dance Party!
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
PILLARS OF LIGHT AND LOVE invite you Get your Bell Bottoms, Platform Shoes, Mini-Skirts, Tie Dye outfits, Leisure Suits, Candie's shoes, and Get ready to Twist, Disco, Do the Watusi and more!
We invite you to dress up, if you want, for this Party of the Year to benefit Pillars of Light and Love, a local non-Profit founded by Kathy Opperman, whose mission is to encourage strong self-esteem, self-confidence and reduce stress in Kids, Teens and Adults.
Live music by AM Radio, Tickets include a delicious Presidential Caterers Buffet Dinner.
Advanced Tickets before January 15th - $37.50
Online Tickets (January 15th - February 3rd) - $40
Tickets at the Door - $45.00
Don't wait as we expect to sell out! There will be a Cash Bar, Prize Raffle and 50/50 Raffle! Purchase tickets
online
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Monday, February 6, 2017
U.S. 422 Corridor Coalition Meeting
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Borough of Phoenixville 351 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA
GREATER VALLEY FORGE TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
The US 422 Corridor Coalition is a forum in which the business community, municipal, county and state officials can cooperatively address and seek a resolution of traffic-related problems affecting the US Route 422 Corridor area. By enhancing mobility and safety, through the reduction of congestion and pollution, the US Route 422 Corridor Coalition helps to promote the area's orderly growth, sustain its quality of life, and ensure its continued economic vitality.
For more information, please contact Mila Robinson at mrobinson@gvftma.com
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February 7 @ 5:30 pm - 8:15 pm
On Tuesday, February 7, 2017, from 5:30-8:15 PM, the
Lower Providence Community Library will host a Turkish coffee reading night.
The practice of Turkish coffee reading, sometimes referred to as
tasseography
, is descended from the tradition of tea leaf reading. A centuries-old ritual, drinking Turkish coffee is unique not only in the way it is prepared, but also in the way your fortune is told by looking at the cup. The Turkish coffee reading begins with the traditional preparation of a Turkish coffee, which is then served in a traditional demitasse cup. Once the seeker has finished the cup of coffee, the reading can begin.
Have your Turkish coffee prepared and your fortune read by Neslihan.
Sign up for your 15 minute time slot at the library.
This program is free and open to the public. Registration required.
To register, email
bloewengart@mclinc.org or call 610-666-6640, ext. 25, or stop by the library circulation desk. The library is located at 50 Parklane Drive, Eagleville, PA 19403. Visit the library's website at
www.lowerprovidencelibrary.org to see information about more great programs.
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February 7 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
BIKESPORT
hosts
For Women: Basic Bicycle Repairs
One 2-hour session. Taught by women, for women. Learn to perform minor repairs and adjustments; cleaning, repairing, and lubricating the chain; and inspecting and repairing flat tires. Bring your bike. 6 students per class.
Register Today! Simply call 610-489-7300, press option 2, or send an email to info@bikesportbikes.com with your info and we'll call YOU. Payment Required at Registration.
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February 8 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Trappe 300 Book Launch and Potluck Supper
The borough of Trappe is celebrating its 300th anniversary this year. What better way to help celebrate than to purchase a copy of the new book, Trappe and Collegeville, ($24.00) and have it signed by author Lisa Minardi. Lisa will give a presentation about the book following a potluck supper. All profit from this evening's sales of Trappe and Collegeville will go to support other Trappe 300 events held this year. Please bring a covered dish to share. This event is FREE and held at St. Lukes, 200 W. Main Street, Trappe
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February 8 @ 11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Build Your Business with Google
LMS Solutions, a Certified Google Partner, is hosting a
Free Google event
at the
LMS Solutions
office in Royersford, PA on Wednesday, February 8th from 11:45pm - 1:00pm EST, and you are invited.
During this event, we'll discuss the importance of measurement in digital marketing and share trends, research and insights that can help you reach your audience in all their moments of need.
It's a great opportunity to learn directly from Google Executives via a live telecast about how local businesses like yours are growing using the tools and options Google provides.
We're providing lunch - all we need is your attendance.
Please
RSVP as soon as possible, as space is limited.
We'd love for you to come join us. For more information call David Akers 484-893-4055 x 101 or email info@lmsbiz.com
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February 11 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Wegmans Cooking with Kids!, A Berry Nice Valentine's Day!
Hands-on Parent & Child, 1 hr., $10 with Shoppers Club
This very busy hands-on class focuses on Valentine Day's goodies and gifts. Chocolate-covered strawberries are on the menu, plus your kids will learn to make a creamy, fruity Red Rooster Smoothie and a special Valentine card for someone special.
Wegmans
600 Commerce Drive
Collegeville, PA 19426
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February 11 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Victorian Valentine Workshop for Kids!
Pennypacker Mills wants you to join them for a winter morning of creative Valentine craft making. We'll use ribbons, lace, doilies & more to create four Victorian Valentines to share! Ages 5+ with an adult. Fee: $5/ child. Refreshments served. Pre-registration only, deadline Feb. 7th.
To register call 610-287-9349 - 5 Haldeman Road, Schwenksville
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February 11 @ 7:30 pm
The Music of J.S. Bach In celebration of Trappe's 300th Anniversary,
Community Music School Faculty will perform a program dedicated to the music of J.S. Bach. Bach, a passionate Lutheran whose beliefs and worship inspired some of the world's finest sacred music, was an inspiration to Henry Melchoir Muhlenberg who settled in New Providence, Pennsylvania (now known as Trappe, PA). Trappe 300 will present a variety of events for the Collegeville-Trappe Community in 2016-2017 and CMS is thrilled to be a part of the celebrations.
For more information visit
CMS
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February 11, 2017
IMPERIAL'S CATERING Valentine Dinner Show. Featuring Philadelphia's own world renowned Van Fields Stylistics Review.
Doors open at 7:00pm, BYOB Beer and Wine! For tickets, menu and additional details visit
Imperial's website
40 E. First Avenue, Trappe
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February 13 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Author Scott Westerfeld at
Towne Book. Scott David Westerfeld is an American writer of young adult fiction, best known as the author of the Uglies and the Leviathan series. He has written over eighteen novels, Five are for adults, and the other thirteen for young adults. So he has a little something for everyone! And we cannot wait for this in store event!
Call the store to RSVP 610-454-0640
All Ages ** There will be a $5.00 signing fee for any book not purchased in store to cover event costs**
Towne Book Center and Cafe
220 Plaza Dr, Ste B-3,
Collegeville, 19426
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Ursinus College - Jobs, Internships & Networking Fair
Attention Employers...
You are invited to participate in the annual
Ursinus College Job, Internship and Networking Fair on
Wednesday, February 15, 2017. This event is a unique opportunity for you to promote your organization and to network with students and recruit for full-time, part-time, internships and summer positions.
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February 16 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Community Music School invites you to Bring your box lunch and join them for a FREE lunchtime concert on the third Thursday of the month! These informal concerts typically feature CMS faculty members. Programs begin at 12:10 and end by 12:50pm. All ages welcome! This month features Brad Rau on Guitar.
Community Music School
775 W. Main Street
Trappe, PA 19426 United States
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February 21 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Wilderness First Aid
February 21,22,27,28 - Must Attend All 4 Evenings.
Times: 5:00 - 9:00 pm
Location: The Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy
Fee: $125 Members/ $140 Nonmembers
Guide: Ryan Beltz, Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy Executive Director
This four evening training is ideal for scout leaders, camp counselors, and outdoor enthusiasts. Includes Adult & Child CPR/AED training and Wilderness First Aid. More details found here! |
February 23 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Perkiomen Watershed Open House Join us at the Conservancy for an evening exhibition of pottery from local potter Royce Yoder coupled with the unveiling of the Conservancy's new Stream Cleanup Smartphone App,TrashSpot created by Steven Griffiths.
Meet Judy Simon, the cover artist of the Winter/Spring issue of "The Watershed".
Be sure to visit the Conservancy on February 23rd from 6 to 9 pm to pick up some great local pottery and download our newest way to combat trash in the Perkiomen Watershed.
All Welcome! 1 Skippack Pike, Schwenksville |
February 23, 24, 25 @ 7:30 pm and February 26 @ 2pm
URSINUS COLLEGE - By the Way, Meet Vera Stark - From the Pulitzer-Prize winning playwright of Ruined comes this irreverent, comic look at racial stereotypes in Hollywood. Vera Stark is a headstrong African-American maid and budding actress. Her boss is a white Hollywood star desperately grasping to hold on to her career. Both women land roles in the same Southern epic, and the story behind the cameras leaves Vera with a surprising and controversial legacy debated by scholars for years to come.
$8 general admission; $5 student, senior, Ursinus faculty & staff.
Buy tickets here.
Visit Collegeville Economic Development Corporation for a list of restaurants offering discounts as part of their Dinner & a Show program!
Tickets are also available at the Box Office before showtime- cash only. |
February 25 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
The Art of Fraktur Workshop PENNYPACKER MILLS wants you to discover the Pennsylvania German art form of fraktur where you'll learn "frakturschriften" or "broken" lettering, a form of calligraphy and how to paint a beautiful house blessing to fit into a 5"x7" frame. Ages: Adult. Fee: $35/person. Refreshments served. By pre-registration only, deadline Feb. 21st.
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