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The Perkiomen Valley Chamber of Commerce is Hiring!
The Perkiomen Valley Chamber of Commerce is seeking a dynamic, energetic and charismatic person to provide bookkeeping and support services. Part-time position will require 20+ hour/week.
Candidates may email resume to renee@PVChamber.net
or fax to 610-454-1270.
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April 26, 2017
BounceU
130 W. Main Street
Trappe Shopping Center, Trappe
4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Join us for a fun-filled networking mixer and ribb
on cutting ceremony at BounceU in Trappe. BounceU is fun for all ages...attendees are welcome to try out the inflatable bounce houses!
Free for members! $10 non-member/guest
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April 26, 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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Business Owner Roundtable
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April 27, 2017
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Spring Ford Country Club
48 Country Club Road, Royersford
Join this interactive discussion and sharing of best practices among other business owners and decision makers.
Cost: $25 per person
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May 2, 2017
PV Chamber Office
351 E. Main Street, Collegeville
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
This year's Annual PV Chamber Golf Outing will be held on Monday, June 12th at Spring Ford Country Club.
The 2017 PV Chamber Golf Committee will host its second
planning meeting on Tuesday, May 2nd at the PVCC office. All welcome to attend. If you are interested in joining the committee or to RSVP for meeting, please contact Renee Blomstrom, 610-489-6660 or email
renee@pvchamber.net
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5 Chamber Regional Event - Leadercast
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May 5, 2017
Morning Star Fellowship
100 Limekiln Rd, Bechtelsville, PA 19505
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Leadercast is a day long leadership development event, broadcast live via simulcast from Atlanta, GA, serving individuals and companies that want to become intentional about raising their standard of leadership.This year's theme, "Powered by Purpose," will give you the tools to allow you to define what drives and empowers you. You will discover what can happen when teams and individuals are connected with purpose, creating a strong organizational culture with intentional leadership that inspires extraordinary results.
This regional event is hosted by 5 regional chambers - Tri County Area Chamber, Spring Ford Chamber, Phoenixville Regional Chamber, Perkiomen Valley Chamber and Upper Perkiomen Valley Chamber. Members of any of the 5 Regional Chamber receive can purchase tickets at member pricing (save $25/ticket). Additional discount for groups of 4+.
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PV Chamber Annual Golf Outing sponsored by Keyser Miller Ford
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June 12, 2017
Spring Ford Country Club
55 Country Club Road, Royersford
11:00 AM Shotgun Start
The PV Chamber Annual Golf Outing is a great way to promote your business, network with clients, chamber members and friends! The scramble format tournament is fun for golfers of all levels. Not a golfer? Join us for dinner, volunteer, join the golf committee, donate a prize, or reserve a sponsorship for recognition in event promotions!
REGISTRATION AND DETAILS
Thank you sponsors!
To discuss customer sponsorship packages, contact Renee Blomstrom, 610-489-6660 or email
renee@pvchamber.net
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Annual Night Out at Reading Fightin' Phils
August 2, 2017
YOUR logo printed on 10,000 tickets. Sponsors receive 400 tickets. Sponsorship starts at only $395!
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Save the Dates....
Early Bird Registration will open soon for PV Chamber's Annual Expos!
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Check out the
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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Thank you to
Scillia Photography
for capturing our 3rd Annual PV Stars gala held in February at RiverCrest Golf Club and Preserve!
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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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Bookkeeper/Events Support Coordinator
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PMA Medical Specialists
hiring Case Managers. Are you an RN, LPN or Certified Medical Assistant (active PA license) with at least 2-5 years of experience? Are you a problem solver who's passionate about patient outcomes?
Expanding Quality/Chronic Care Management Team is seeking full-time Case Managers to help patients navigate the healthcare maze.
PMA Case Managers provide support to Chronic Care Management; CPC+ programs; ACO and other quality initiatives. The team collaborates with physicians, providers and various healthcare organizations to improve patient outcomes. Responsibilities include: Coordinating Care for patient and support for caregivers, Patient Education, Care planning, Goal setting and Health coaching.
Qualified applicants should have previous experience in managed care, strong communication and organizational skills, highly motivated and the ability to work independently.
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8 Week Summer Initiative to Help Businesses Grow...
Free of Charge!
We are pleased to announce
Ursinus College Summer Assist Program is back again this year!
Ursinus College has again received funding from a local business council interested in promoting business acceleration in the greater Philadelphia area. This funding enables Ursinus College to offer a great summer program to
7 young local businesses seeking assistance to grow their businesses at NO CHARGE to them. Ursinus College is, through this wonderful initiative, able to pay teams of 2 students to provide assistance to 5 chosen businesses, full-time for 8 weeks starting in the end of May. Assistance will be provided in the form of a targeted project to facilitate growth that can reasonably be completed in 8 weeks. Areas of need that could be supported include, but are not limited to:
Digital Marketing promotions for a 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
Marketing/Communications
Application Deadline, Friday, May 5th. More
details
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Cedars Market Open 3rd Saturday of Month
Cedars Market is open the third Saturday of the each month April through October, 8am - 12pm.
Wood Thru the Ages will showcase their handcrafted 100% maintenance free from cleaning outdoor furniture. The poly wood furniture is made from recycled milk jug material (HDPE) and comes in 18 different colors (new color is pink) or any two colors in combination. It has a UV inhibitor in the material to resist fading, stays outside year round and resists cracking, splitting and mold. The furniture is Amish made here in PA and is handcrafted by only experienced workers. For more information visit
www.woodthrutheages.com or look for Jim Forbes at Cedars Market!
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MONTCO Magazine Spring Edition Featuring Trappe 300!
Check out the Spring 2017 Issue of MONTCO Magazine for "300th Anniversary of Trappe" article in the Collegeville section on pages 58-65.
MONTCO Magazine Summer Issue will feature "Family Owned Businesses" and our editor is selecting candidates for this article soon. (category exclusivity will apply)
See info & deadline below and contact Frank Boyd if you are interested.
Phone: 484-744-2578 or email: fboyd@montcomag.com
MONTCO MAGAZINE SUMMER 2017 / FAMILY OWNED BUSINESSES & HEALTHY LIVING Ad Deadline May 31, 2017 - Publish Date: June 21, 2017.
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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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Keller Williams presents New Listing - Commercial or Residential
Kimberly Collins, Keller Williams Realty presents 365 W. Ridge Pike, Limerick. This move in ready 2 bedroom updated single home is an ideal fit for owner/occupant or for your business! Contact Kimberly Collins for more information 610-792-5900. Flyer.
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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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April 18 @ 7:30 am - 9:00 am
SCORE Tricounty presents Speed Networking
FREE networking event open to all local businesses, entrepreneurs, freelancers and startups. This fun, fast-paced networking event is sort of like speed dating, but for professionals. Speed Networking is a structured rotation process that facilitates conversation between potential customers and colleagues who don't yet know each other - in a very short period of time. Bring extra business cards to the event.
Must pre-resgister! Email suzan@productivitypointe.com to reserve your seat today!
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April 19 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join the Ursinus College community in celebrating the achievement of its student artists. The Annual Student Exhibition showcases the work of art students and majors in the disciplines of painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, installation, mixed media and photography.
This opening reception is free and open to the public.
Special thanks to the Ursinus College Art and Art History Department faculty members David Aipperspach, Deborah Barkun and Cari Freno.
The Philip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College, 601 E. Main St., Collegeville, is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, and from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The museum is closed on Mondays. Admission to the Berman Museum is always free. It is accessible to visitors with disabilities. |
April 21 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Ladies Night at The Empowering U Center Grab your friends and enjoy a special evening fundraiser for Pillars of Light and Love, focused on Relaxation and Empowerment for today's busy women. Bring the Beverage of Your Choice and get to sample our services in 15 minute private sessions including Massage, Life Coaching, Reiki, Relationship Coaching, Health Coaching, Biomat guided meditation and more to be announced. We will have vendors present who will donate a portion of their earnings to Pillars too, so bring your checkbook! Fee to attend is $35 per person and includes your choice of up to 3 sessions based on staff availability and on a first registered, first choice system. Seating is Limited to 25 guests. To register and select your 3 choices, you must call 484-854-1162 or send an email to Staff@PillarsOfLightAndLove.org to register your choices of services. Payment required in advance by April 10th via cash or check payable to Pillars of Light and Love and mailed to 511 W Main St, Trappe, PA 19426
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April 22 @ 9:00 am
25th year of the Lenape Survival Challenge!!! This year marks the 25th running of the Challenge, and Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy is pulling out all of the stops! Runners can expect more adventure and more of the natural beauty that sets the Challenge apart from other races. Our race directors are poring over the maps figuring out new twists and turns.
Location: Start at PWC's Brownstone Barn
Check-in opens: 7:30 am
Event start: 9:00 am
Before race begins, participants will self-select for a start corral.
Lenape Challenge pre-registration required - deadline is April 16, 2017.
Must be 16 years of age on race day (with parental consent) or older to participate.
Canoes, paddles + life vests provided
Questions? Please call 610 287 9383.
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April 24 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Memoir Writing Workshop: Getting to the Heart of Your Story
The Lower Providence Community Library will host a Memoir Writing Workshop presented by author, journalist and experienced book editor Susan G. Weidener. The workshops will be held on 4 consecutive Mondays; April 24, May 1, 8 & 15 from 6:30 - 8:00 PM.
How do we find the stories in our lives? How do we discover meaning in those stories? And what are good strategies to write about them? Whether you have a work-in-progress memoir or are just starting your memoir journey, this four-week class, using writing prompts, discussion and instruction in memoir, will help you get to the heart of your story. This workshop is suitable for writers of all levels and experience.
Susan G. Weidener received her BA in Literature from American University and her MS in Education from the University of Pennsylvania. She joined the staff of
The Philadelphia Inquirer in 1991 and worked as a reporter in the Inquirer's suburban bureau until 2007. Susan started the Women's Writing Circle, a critique and support group for writers in suburban Philadelphia. She is the author of two bestselling memoirs, Again in a Heartbeat, a memoir of love, loss and dating again and its sequel, Morning at Wellington Square. Her debut novel, A Portrait of Love and Honor, based on her late husband's memoir, takes the reader from the halls of the United States Military Academy at West Point during the Vietnam War to an inspiring love story between two people destined to meet. Susan offers writing workshops and talks on memoir and has appeared as guest speaker at universities and libraries throughout the Philadelphia region.
This program is free and open to the public. Registration is required. 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. Check out the library's website at www.lowerprovidencelibrary.org to see information about more great programs.
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April 25 @ 6:30 pm
The Lower Providence Community Library will host O. Henry Live! Ransom and Gifts, presented by Beacon Theatre Productions on Tuesday, April 25 at 6:30pm.
Actors Jen Jaynes, Josh Millhouse and Steve Underwood breathe life into the sincere, ridiculous, witty and mischievous characters from two of O. Henry's American short stories, The Gift of the Magi and The Ransom of Red Chief. This high-energy show features each actor portraying several different characters with the mere switch of a jacket, turn of the hat, or raise of the eyebrow!
Henry Live! Ransom & Gifts is directed by Jen Jaynes, adapted for the stage by Georgina Bard and Jen Jaynes.
This program is free and open to the public. Registration is requested. 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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April 26 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
4th Annual Shred Event - Free to Community! Kalejta Financial Management, Lowe & Associates, and Union Home Mortgage have partnered together to host our 4th Annual Shred Day Event. Community is welcome to join us for this FREE EVENT! Join us for food and drinks as we celebrate the close of another tax season together. Shredding provided by Shred One Security and everything is done on site! Registration suggested but not required at www.kalejta.com/event/ or call 610-831-2195. |
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April 27, 2017
On the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month
THE GULAR TEAM - KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
will be partnering with local businesses and business owners to provide information and resources essential to home owners. Some examples include - insurance, interior decoration, refinancing & home equity, estate planning, home maintenance, etc. . .
April 27 will present Brian Murphy of
HARLEYSVILLE SAVINGS BANK to talk about refinancing
. Where: Keller Williams Realty Group, 2740 W. Ridge Pike, Suite 100 Audubon. Call 610-631-5000 for more info. 7:00 PM
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April 29 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Pennypacker Mills invites you to meet their bee keeper, Scott Famous, and discover how bees make honey and how the hive works; also see a live hive! Scott is an Executive Board Member of the Montgomery County Bee Keepers Association of Pennsylvania, provides mentoring, informational presentations, and outreach for the preservation of pollinators and pollinator resources. He has been a bee keeper since 2002. All ages, located in the Classroom Bldg.
http://www.montcopa.org/pennypackermills T: 610-287-9349
Why not stay for a guided tour of the Pennypacker mansion afterward. Saturday hours: 10 am to 4 pm, last tour at 3 pm. FREE, suggested donation $2/person.
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April 29 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
BabyGram Weekend at LITTLE NEST PORTRAITS 10AM - 1PM Pregnant and looking to be pampered? LITTLE NEST PORTRAITS invite you to Pop into the studio for some relaxation, mocktails and of course a photograph of your beautiful bump! This special day of indulgence is complimentary, as we believe that every expectant mama deserves some pampering. And we may even have some surprises in store...171 Market Street Collegeville
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April 29 @ 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Craft and Vendor Fair featuring jewelry, clothing, baked goods, home decor, etc. Shop for Mother's Day or graduation gifts or treat yourself! Special attractions commemorating the 300th Anniversary of Trappe. Proceeds benefit missionaries and programs in Tanzania. Supported by Thrivent. Augustus Lutheran Church, 717 W. Main Street Trappe, 19426
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April 29 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Spring Turkey DinnerTurkey dinner with all the fixings served family style. Take-outs available from 4 to 6 pm. Call to reserve tickets although some tickets will be available at the door. Special attraction commemorating the 300th Anniversary of Trappe. Proceeds benefit missionaries and children's programs and educational programs in Tanzania. Supported by Thrivent. Augustus Lutheran Church
717 W. Main Street Trappe, 19426
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April 29 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ursinus
Community Day at Organic Farm.
Join the Philadelphia National Council and student volunteers for a day of service on the college's organic farm! We will be doing tasks such as planting, weeding and preparing the garden for the season! Our family-friendly event will keep all hands busy during the morning and then provide a complimentary lunch from noon-1pm. Children of all ages are encouraged to attend. RSVP
here!
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April 29 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meet the Friends of Upper Providence Parks. Help clean and beautify Anderson Farm Park
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April 30, 2017
Mom's House of Phoenixville
Rainbow Walk/Run 2017
Looking for an opportunity to get colorful ? On Sunday April 30, 2017 the Phoenixville Area High School Youth & Philanthropy class (Phuture for Kids) is hosting a Rainbow Walk/Run as a fundraiser to support Mom's House.
10 a.m. (registration opens at 8:30)
Where
Phoenixville Area High School
1200 Gay St.
Phoenixville, PA 19460
Cost
$25 adult, $20 (student with id)
$100-Group rate (5 entries)
Course is approximately 3.1 miles, with several "Color Splash" stations along the route. Costumes and goggles encouraged. Prize awarded for most creative costume. One mile Walking Route available.
T-shirts for all pre-registered (by 4/21/17) and while they last on race day
Water and snacks provided
Kona Ice on site for purchase
Registration and start/finish at the Shed by the track.
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May 1 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Phoenixville Hospital's
Healthy Woman 10th Anniversary Celebration
Chick Wit: Balancing Life Without Losing Your Sense of Humor
Please join us for the Healthy Woman 10th Anniversary Celebration on May 1, 2017 at
Rivercrest Golf Club featuring a health expo, dinner, and keynote presentation by Lisa Scottoline.
Fee: $50 (includes expo, dinner, speaker and book)
Health Expo: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Dinner: 6:00 pm
Keynote Speaker: 7:00 pm
Please register your group together for reserved seating.
We expect this event to sell out so please register early!
To register and for more information visit
HERE.
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May 1, 8th & 16th @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Memoir Writing Workshop: Getting to the Heart of Your Story
The Lower Providence Community Library will host a Memoir Writing Workshop presented by author, journalist and experienced book editor Susan G. Weidener. The workshops will be held on 4 consecutive Mondays; April 24, May 1, 8 & 15 from 6:30 - 8:00 PM.
How do we find the stories in our lives? How do we discover meaning in those stories? And what are good strategies to write about them? Whether you have a work-in-progress memoir or are just starting your memoir journey, this four-week class, using writing prompts, discussion and instruction in memoir, will help you get to the heart of your story. This workshop is suitable for writers of all levels and experience.
Susan G. Weidener received her BA in Literature from American University and her MS in Education from the University of Pennsylvania. She joined the staff of
The Philadelphia Inquirer in 1991 and worked as a reporter in the Inquirer's suburban bureau until 2007. Susan started the Women's Writing Circle, a critique and support group for writers in suburban Philadelphia. She is the author of two bestselling memoirs, Again in a Heartbeat, a memoir of love, loss and dating again and its sequel, Morning at Wellington Square. Her debut novel, A Portrait of Love and Honor, based on her late husband's memoir, takes the reader from the halls of the United States Military Academy at West Point during the Vietnam War to an inspiring love story between two people destined to meet. Susan offers writing workshops and talks on memoir and has appeared as guest speaker at universities and libraries throughout the Philadelphia region.
This program is free and open to the public. Registration is required. 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. Check out the library's website at www.lowerprovidencelibrary.org to see information about more great programs.
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May 6 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
FREE--Vendor and low cost activities fee
SCHWENKSVILLE COMMUNITY DAY! Join us for a community celebration featuring local businesses and community groups enjoying magic, music, food and other activities along the banks of the Perkiomen Creek. Seeking businesses, vendors and groups to participate as well as encouraging all to attend for the fun.
Featuring: Philadelphia Zip Line, The Magic of Ari Paul Felber, Dubstep and Fall Band, Ted The Fiddler, What-Knott Farm Petting Zoo, food and vendors. Meadow Park, 300 Main Street, Schwenksville
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May 6 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL
presents PERforMATHON and all day marathon student recital fund-raiser! Join them for a musical petting zoo, face painting, bake sale, basket raffles and 200 student performances throughout the day! They will be raising money for financial aid, scholarships, free programs for the community. Advertising & sponsorship available, call 610-489-3676 for more info!
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May 7 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Raise the Roof! Join The Speaker's House for an evening of music, a silent auction, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, dinner and dessert at The Barn on Bridge, a converted historic bank barn. All proceeds benefit the restoration of the Frederick Muhlenberg house, built in 1763.
For more information or to reserve your spot call 610-489-2105 or email info@speakershouse.org |
May 8 @ 7:30 am - 9:30 am
GVF Annual Meeting - Network with executive professionals while hearing from prominent speakers, legislators, and leaders in the transportation industry.
GVF will recognize exceptional leaders and projects in transportation related fields with its 2017 Leadership Awards. These awards are given to individuals and organizations for their remarkable leadership to improving transportation and infrastructure in our region.
GVF will also recognize Top TDM Professionals under 40 in the region at this event. To date, GVF has recognized over 70 professionals, who are ambitious leaders making a positive impact in our industry.
To register visit http://www.gvftma.com/events/index.php?id=159 |
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