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A Message From The Chamber Office
Dear Chamber Members and Friends,

I hope you are all safe and doing well. I'm aware of several member-businesses that sustained considerable damage from Storm Ida. Additionally, many in our region are still without power to their homes and/or are cleaning up from water and wind damage. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. The good news...power is ON at the Chamber office. If anyone is in need of a remote place to work on Friday, stop by the Chamber office to set up temporary shop in our conference room! If I can be of further assistance, please call the Chamber office at 610-489-6660.

Thank you David Zellars, Montco Director of Commerce, for passing along Hurricane IDA Recovery Information:  https://www.montcopa.org/3878/Hurricane-Ida. The webpage includes this morning press briefing on the storm as well as additional information. Most importantly, there is a form that the County is asking any property owner with storm damage (be in a residential or business property) to complete as part of the process to document the damage from the storm. This information is critical to ensuring that resources are available with the certainty of a federal disaster declaration forthcoming 

Please note that due to storm cleanup, the Holiday Party Committee meeting today has been rescheduled to Thursday, September 9th at 1:30pm.

Thanks to PVCC Board Director, Sodiah Thomas, for taking the lead to restart PV WIN events. Ladies, please complete a quick survey to help us plan upcoming events.

A big welcome to new member, Richelle Deane, Realty ONE Group Restore, specializing in residential properties; single family homes, townhouses and condos.Buying a home is a life changing experience and Richelle's knowledge of the Greater Philadelphia area and the Montgomery County real estate market are key advantages her client's success.
We also welcome Lee Stevenson to the PV Chamber. Lee is a resident of Spring Mountain. She joined the PV CHamber after attending the 1st Colonial Community Bank Mixer last week, and quickly became involved by joining the PVCC Events Committee!

Montgomery County COVID-19 vaccine clinics offering third dose of Pfizer & Moderna vaccine for immunocompromised individuals. Online registration is available at www.montcopa.org/COVID-19vaccine.

Please share this email with clients and friends and help to grow the PV Chamber!

Stay safe and healthy!

Renee Blomstrom
Executive Director
renee@pvchamber.net 
610-489-6660
PVCC Events
Important Update!
PV Chamber Annual Night Out at R-Phils
New Date - September 7, 2021

Due to the tornado watch and storms last evening, The PV Chamber Night at R-Phils is moved to September 7th.

Use your August 18th game tickets to redeem on September 7th!
The rain date appears in the gray box below sponsor logos.
Pine Run Construction
Perkiomen Valley School District Foundation
Phoenixville Hospital Tower Health
McSurdy Orthodontics
Flagship Financial
Kelly Insurance
TR Insurance Group Inc.
Ambler Savings Bank
Keenan Ciccitto & Associates
Lazer Limo
Nirvana Float
Advanced Dentistry of Collegeville
Print Copy Design Solutions
Ursinus College
1st Colonial Community Bank
Salter's Fireplace & Outdoor Living
Carolyn Prante - Coldwell Banker Realty
Moore, Snear & Ruggiero
Complimentary tickets are still available for pickup at the Chamber office in the afterhours box (tan box below mailbox to left of double doors)

Thanks to the generosity of these event sponsors, 10,000 tickets will be distributed for PV Chamber Night at Reading Phils! Hope to see you there!
PVCC Holiday Party Committee
September 9@ 1:30pm
PVCC Office
Join us for our next events committee meeting. RSVP: info@pvchamber.net
Business Book Club
September 10 @ Noon at PVCC Office
BYOL (Bring Your Own Lunch)
September 2021 Book Review: “Good to Great” by Jim Collins. We will also review monograph’s that accompany the book – Social Sectors and The Flywheel (optional reading).

Everyone welcome to attend the PV Chamber Business Book Club! Please join us for a book discussion, and All Things Business (podcasts, movies/documentaries, TV, Youtube, publications, etc.) that you think fellow business professionals might enjoy. 
PV MEN Happy Hour
September 16 @ 4:30pm - 6:30pm
The Dutch Cottage Tavern
Join the fellas for happy hour networking at The Dutch Cottage Tavern! Appetizers included; cash bar.
Business Roundtable Luncheon
September 30@ 11:45am - 1pm
Margarita's Restaurant
Discussion topic: Customer Retention
Join us for a delicious lunch and peer-to-peer discussion.
PVCC Mixer
October 6 @ 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Health Insurance Solutions, Inc.
Come meet the team at Health Insurance Solutions, Inc, network with fellow Chamber members and guests, enjoy food and beverages. RSVP by Sept 30th
Business & Community Shredding Event
October 23@ 9AM - Noon
PV Middle School East
Secure Shredding Event. Volunteers and Sponsorship Opportunities
Thank you 1st Colonial Community Bank!
PV Chamber Mixer - August 25, 2021
Thanks for your support of the
PV Chamber Annual Golf Outing!
View event photos on Facebook!
Save the Dates...
SAVE THE DATES...

October 23rd - Business & Community Shredding Event

December 7th - PVCC Annual Holiday Mixer
Member Advertisement
Welcome New Members!
Richelle Deane, realtor with Realty ONE Group Restore in Collegeville. My business is primarily residential real estate.

Resident of Schwenksville, serving on PVCC Events Committee. Interested in employment opportunities 1-2 days/week.

Phoenixville Country Club
Phoenixville Country Club is a private golf, dining, and social club with a stunning events venue for every occasion. Our Hugh Wilson-designed golf course has been ranked among the best 9-hole courses in the world.

Offers personal fitness training, health, weight loss and habit coaching, group workouts, transformation challenges and more for the local area and virtual clients too!

Realtor licensed in PA & NJ.
Member-to-Member Discount: Free home warranty with purchasing or selling your home.

The following organizations joined the PV Chamber this past year! 
 Click on a business name for more information. 
All Current PV Chamber Members can be found in the Directory on our Website
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MEMBER NEWS
Community Music School Fall Classes


Musical Theatre Workshops
Introduce your child to musical theater! Each week, your child will get to take part in acting games that help develop their imagination, creativity, articulation, and performance skills.
 
Grades K-2: Mondays 4:30-5:15pm
Grades 3-5: Mondays 5:15-6pm
September 20-December 13, 2021

Click on the links below for more information about additional classes:
Updated Keystone HMO CHIP Rates Effective July 1, 2021!

It’s almost back-to-school time and, as you know, schools require students to be up-to-date on their immunizations. At Independence Blue Cross, we send text and email reminders to families enrolled in Keystone HMO CHIP, reminding them to get vaccinations and well visits out of the way.
No family earns too much for their child to enroll in Keystone HMO CHIP plans. The premiums for our Keystone HMO CHIP plans may change a little bit each year, and now the latest rates have been announced for all our plans. We’re happy to announce rates have decreased for some of our products. These new rates go into effect on July 1, 2021. You can view the latest rates online at ibx.com/chip.
While the numbers may be a little different, all the plans have the same comprehensive health care benefits that have been taking good care of kids’ needs this past year and with no deductibles! I encourage you to share this information with your families.
Please give me an opportunity to speak with you and the families you serve about the value these plans bring to families’ lives. Karron Ross, Community Outreach Coordinator, Independence Blue Cross
215-241-3176
karron.ross@ibx.com
Collegeville Colossal Yard Sale
Saturday, September 4
9am - 1pm

Collegeville Colossal Yard Sale at Waterworks Park on West First Ave. in Trappe. Rain date is Sept. 11. Over 80 sellers on tree lined paved paths. Playground for kids. Free parking on site. In the past this event has attracted over 3,000 shoppers. https://www.collegevilledevelopment.org/reserve-your-space-for-the-collegeville-colossal-yard-sale/
Collegeville Borough Concert in the Park
September 9 at 8pm

Collegeville Borough Concerts in the Park, “Smooth Edge,” at Collegeville Community Park, 3rd and Park Aves.  Rain date is Sept. 16. Bring a blanket or some lawn chairs, or just sit on the ball field bleachers. Bring a picnic dinner. During the concert, the playground is available for kids. Come and join the fun!
Going gold for childhood Cancer
September 10 at 7pm

We are so excited to announce that the Perkiomen Valley High School Football Team will Going Gold for Childhood Cancer on September 10 and Remembering Nicky and all the other angel we have lost to this horrible disease!! Please wear gold as to show your support to all those who are battling or have beat this disease or are now playing football 🏈 with the angels 😇!!!
The Perkiomen Valley Football Team is honored to be hosting a “Go Gold for Childhood Cancer” night in remembrance of Nicky Rutherford and all who have fought this terrible disease. The game will be in Keenan Stadium on Friday, September 10th at 7pm. The Go Gold for Nicky Foundation will be taking orders for Devine Apples at the game and selling bracelets to support childhood cancer research and Nicky’s Scholarship Fund which will be awarded to a recipient of the class of 2027 upon their graduation year. Please join us for the game wearing Gold on that evening in support of this incredibly worthy cause. 
The Lenape Challenge
September 11, 2021

In keeping with the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy's mission, this unique race celebrates the connection between land and water. Participants will start at the Conservancy's Brownstone Barn and enjoy a mighty dash through the fields, woods and trails of Schwenksville to Spring Mountain. After scrambling up the steep side of the hill, you'll run through a wooded mountain top path studded with diabase boulders. And with what's left in your legs you'll tackle the descent back down to the canoes. 

Next you are off to paddle hard for 2+ miles on the Perkiomen to the finish! 
5 miles on the trail plus 2+ miles on the creek
Two-person Team Race -OR- Solo Challenge
Location: Start at The Conservancy
Check-in opens: 7:30 am
Event start: 9:00 am
Registration for the Lenape Challenge is LIVE... but spots won't last long!! This year we have some great additions to the course... PLUS... Trouble's End Brewing from Collegeville will help us celebrate post race. Take on the Challenge as a team or solo... either way... don't be left out! 

2021 Hero Run 5K
September 12, 2021

Collegeville Fire Company is taking registrations for its annual Hero Run 5K fundraiser to be held on Sunday, 12 September 2021. Registration ends September 11, 2021 at 11:59pm. Registration and details
GVF's Moving Forward Awards
September 13, 2021
7:30am - 9:30am

Elected Officials, PennDOT, SEPTA, and More to be Recognized at Moving Forward Together Event
GVF's Moving Forward Awards will be given to leaders and organizations whose dedicated leadership and perseverance are helping our region to rebuild and recover from this terrible pandemic. 

WHO: GVF, a not-for-profit organization inspiring mobility choices for all, will host its signature event, Moving Forward Together. 

WHEN/WHERE: Monday, September 13, 2021 @ 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM 
Crowne Plaza King of Prussia, 260 Mall Blvd, , King of Prussia, PA 19406.
The Courage Championship Golf Outing
September 23, 2021

Menninger & Associates Financial Planning is sponsoring the 2021 Courage Championship Golf Outing on September 23rd at Linfield National Golf Club. Registration/Lunch at Noon and tee off @ 1pm. Register by Friday August 6th. Call 610-422-3773. For more information, click here.
2021 Limerick Uncorked Festival
October 2
Noon - 5pm

Previously known as the Wine, Beer & Food Festival, Limerick Uncorked Festival will take place on Saturday, October 2nd. Come to enjoy complimentary samples from wineries and breweries from across Pennsylvania. Nationally-recognized food trucks offer delicious cuisine and local bands keep the music going all day long. All proceeds from the festival are donated to local non-profits, so come to celebrate for a great cause. Title Sponsor: 1st Colonial Community Bank; Glass Sponsor: Oehlert Bros. Gold Sponsor Signarama Limerick.
To see a complete list of sponsors, purchase tickets or or for vendor information visit www.limerickuncorked.com.
Integrate for Good's 2021 Community Heroes Gala
November 4, 2021

The evening will be packed with an exciting Night at the Races and the announcement of our 2021 Integrate for Good Community Hero of the Year. We can’t wait to welcome Rohan Murphy. He will blow your mind with his AMAZING ability!
The Heroes Gala will feature Rohan Murphy, American Paplympian & Motivational Speaker!
To make this event a smashing success, we need you! We’re looking for people who want to have fun while making a difference with us. We’re looking for all kinds of volunteers to help with event planning, sponsorship, raffles, decorating, promotion, and so much more. To join the committee, click here.
Member Savings
One-on-one Personal Fitness Training

Member to Member Discount:
20% off 4 and 8 sessions packages. 10% off the 12 sessions package.
Melissa Dell Renner, M.A., Realtor, Licensed PA & NJ
SRES, SRS - Keller Williams Realtor


(610) 291-7755
Free home warranty with purchasing or selling your home.

$350 off Invisalign or Braces

Anyone that wants to set up a complimentary consultation can call the office at 610-489-6032. 
This offer is good for new patients only. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer, promotion, or insurance adjustment. Offer expires in 4 weeks. 
Member to Member Discount:
Free, no obligation home valuation visits &
$250 donation at closing to the charity of your choice!
TLC Massage Therapie

$10.00 off your first massage
20% off gift certificates
TLC Massage Therapie

Men's and Juniors Golf Apparel

Special offer for PV Chamber members families:
Receive 20% off your order when you
use code "chamber 20" at checkout

100% Natural All Organic Cold, Cough, & Flu Remedy to stop infections in their tracks!

Save on your online orders using these coupon codes
Save 10% on online orders by using the coupon code “givemeone”

Save 20% on online order for two or more items using the coupon code “twoormore“
Helping students do better in school and on college entrance exam!

Special offer for PV Chamber members families:
Receive $100 off Academic Evaluation and/or
5% discount off Learning Center & Exam Prep programs

Train where professional athletes train!

PV Chamber members and their immediate family can save 10% on Athletes Arbor memberships. Mention "PV Chamber" when speaking with a representative.
484-973-1555
Montgomery County Updates
3rd Dose Pfizer & Mederna Vaccine Available

COVID-19 vaccines are available to everyone age 12 and over! The three COVID-19 vaccines authorized for use in the US (Pfizer, Moderna, and J&J) have been rigorously tested and shown to be highly safe and highly effective in both laboratory and real-world settings. To date, more than half a million Montco residents have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine while over 3.6 billion doses have been administered worldwide.
Getting vaccinated can help keep your family, friends, community – and yourself – safe. It’s also the best way to end the pandemic and ensure a lasting return to normalcy.  
Note: The Montgomery County Office of Public Health is now accepting appointments for a third dose of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for immunocompromised individuals. For a list of qualifying conditions, click here.
Have questions about the COVID-19 vaccines or how the vaccination process works? Check out our FAQ page for more details.

Small Business Funding
PA 30 Day Fund , provides forgivable loans for Pennsylvania-based small businesses and is eager to see an increase in applications from eligible small businesses in Montgomery County, particularly in applications from eligible minority and/or women owned businesses.  The forgivable loan is intended to provide immediate financial assistance (within maximum 3 days).
PV Chamber COVID-19 Resource Hub
Bookmark the PV Chamber's COVID-19 Resource Hub for up-to-date information for business owners, employers and residents.
  • County, State and Federal Resource Links
  • Member-to-Member Resources
  • Webinars & Recordings
  • Brighter Side
  • Event News
No-Cost PPE Kits
Call to schedule pickup time 610-489-6660 or email info@pvchamber.net.
Montco expanded the program to offer up to 7 kits per small business
Chamber membership is not a program requirement - all welcome to participate
Montgomery County COVID-19 Daily Press Releases can be viewed here.
Bringing PA Back is an initiative of the PA Chamber to help businesses re-open prepared and stronger. The site contains resources to help prepare your workplace, welcome back employees and customers.

PA Career Link of Montgomery County is relocating from 1855 New Hope Street, Norristown, PA to a newly renovated location within the Human Services Center (HSC) at 1430 DeKalb Street, Norristown PA. The new office is scheduled to open to the public by appointment only on August 17, 2020.
The SBA is reminding businesses in Pennsylvania that Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) are still available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and private nonprofit organizations affected by Tropical Storm Isaias on Aug. 4, 2020. The application deadline is Sept. 20.  
The loans are available in the counties of Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Montgomery, Philadelphia and Schuylkill in Pennsylvania; and Burlington, Camden and Gloucester in New Jersey.
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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.