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TODAY...Last Call for Tickets!  
PV Chamber Annual Meeting
April 5, 2018
11:30AM to 1:15PM
Rivercrest Golf Club & Preserve
 
As we come to the close of our 60th Anniversary, we welcome all  to attend PV Chamber Annual Meeting . Chair Cheryl Kreider , Kreider Health Solutions, will highlight accomplishments of FY2017. 
  • Participate in the General Election of the Board of Directors 
  • Network and lunch with business leaders
  • Vince Raffeo, 2018 Marvin J. Lewis Community Service Award
  • Keynote Address presented by Dr. Barbara Russell, PVSD Superintendent
  • Meet New PVCC Members (2017/2018) at the meeting
  • Visit Sponsors and learn more about local businesses...100+ Attendees!                                


ADD YOUR BUSINESS TO THE LIST OF SPONSORS! 
 

LAST CALL! 
Dow Business Expo 
April 18, 2018
11:00AM to 2:00PM
Dow, 400 Arcola Road, Collegeville
Tables limited...Reserve today. 
 
Annual B2B and B2C Expo!  Showcase your business to Dow's 1,100 employees and 80+ PV Chamber Exhibitors.  Limitations on space and industry types! We are still accepting goody bag contributions - add your coupon, flyer or promotional material to 200 goody bags to be distributed to Dow employees!  



Golf Committee Meeting
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April 23, 2018
Noon - 1:00pm
PVCC, 351 E. Main Street, Collegeville
 
Help us plan the June 11th Golf Outing! 
To RSVP for the meeting, or to learn more,  contact Renee Blomstrom, 610-489-6660 or email  [email protected] 
Business Owner Roundtable
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April 26, 2018
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Spring Ford Country Club
 
Join this interactive discussion and sharing of best practices among other business owners and key decision makers.  Network 11:30am - 12pm; program and lunch noon - 1pm. Cost $25. 
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PV Stars Winner's Circle 
2018 PV Stars - Winners
  
Thank You Sponsors!
 
    



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The following organizations joined the PV Chamber this Calendar Year! 
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Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network - 
The Princeton Group


All current PV Chamber Members found in the  Directory on  www.PVchamber.net
Legislative Update
SB 936 to Help Combat Opioid Addiction Among Injured Workers

With the opioid crisis gripping our state, the PA Chamber believes that it's both reasonable and responsible to enact S.B. 936 - legislation that would help fight this epidemic as it relates to injured workers by implementing a prescription drug formulary for workers' compensation, as a key part to the overall strategy in addressing the overuse and abuse of prescription drugs in the Commonwealth. Formularies offer a flexible approach that brings efficiency to patient treatment and addresses instances of over-prescribing.

The recent 98-98 vote was 3 votes short of the 101 needed to pass. A reconsideration motion was filed and there may be an opportunity for another vote in March.  Please click here to review the vote count

On behalf of the PV Chamber Board, we would like to recognize our local legislators that recently voted in favor of SB 936 and encourage them to continue to support this legislation.   

Special thanks for your support! 
 
EMPLOYMENT
Collegeville State Farm is looking for a new TEAM MEMBER! 
Larry Hoak is seeking a hardworking, energetic, outgoing, customer focused, licensed sales professional to join his Award Winning Team.

Individual must be a positive, motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic and be able to work in a fast paced Team environment. We are a small business with big business results. The right individual will have a rewarding career with a base salary plus commission, growth potential and experience the opportunity of working in State Farms agents office. For more information please contact Larry on his website www.larryhoak.com and click 'I'm hiring' tab and follow the prompts to send your resume.
The PV Food Service Department is now hiring for several substitute positions.

You'll work in a friendly, fast-paced environment with people who enjoy serving the students and faculty of our district. This is a great opportunity for parents - work while children are in school, earn extra money, and have the summers off!
 
For more information, please call me: 610-489-8506, ext. 1109, or send email to [email protected] 
Transportation Update
Now - Summer 2018:
The ramp from eastbound U.S. 422 to Route 23 (Valley Forge Road) is scheduled to close in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County, beginning Monday, February 12, for construction on a new fly-over ramp at that interchange.The ramp closure will be in place through late summer.

During construction, motorists will be directed to continue eastbound on U.S. 422, exit at First Avenue and make a left on Gulph Road to reach Route 23 (Valley Forge Road). Drivers should allow additional time for travel near the construction zone because backups and delays will occur.
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Member News
PVSD News 

Click HERE to view  the Spring/Summer PVSD Community Ed BrochureWe're offering a variety of new classes - a multimedia art class for children, Learn the Philly Bop (dance), Strategies for Re-Entering the Workforce, and lots of summer options for children (Young Engineers Program, Scratch/Robotics, Lego camps, Suzuki POP! and Musical Theatre Camp, to name a few). In addition, we have swimming, tennis, yoga and a variety of educational workshops for adults. 

View Perkiomen Valley School District 2018 - 2019 Calendar at  
www.pvsd.org 
Cirque de Soleil VOLTA in Montco

Valley Forge Visitor Bureau announces Cirque de Soleil VOLTA is coming to Valley Forge and Montgomery County this summer!  See the hit show VOLTA during its four-week run this July and August under the Big Top on the grounds of the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks.

Tickets are on sale now! Don't miss VOLTA's only stop in the Philadelphia area. Order your tickets and plan your stay today!
Pyschic Readings Every Wednesday at Copperfield Inn

Private pyschic readings by Holly will be available from 6pm - 8pm every Wednesday at Copperfield Inn at Lakeside, 594 W. Ridge Pike, Limerick. Readings are on a first come, first serve basis.  Tarot or palm readings $10 - $25. 
Now through May 2018
Promote Your Business and Support CHOP
COSTCO - SANATOGA invites local businesses to participate in their annual fundraising campaign for Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Two sponsorship levels will be offered this year.  For $250 donation, business will receive a prominent poster displayed in Costo Sanatoga store for the month of May and vendor table in store for one weekend in May.  For $650 donation, business recognition on plaque in store for full year, display table for weekend, recognition on CHOP's Shop for CHOP website, banner display for your place of business and more.  For more information, contact Danielle George at (610) 569-4137, or email: [email protected]
April 2nd, 12:00pm - 8:30pm

Enjoy Spring Break 2018 at Swirls & Nibbles!  Have lunch with us!  $4 kid menu - hot dog, burger, mac n cheese, chicken nuggets. Swirls & Nibbles, 1240 Bridge Road, Schwenksville. 484-991-8472 or visit www.swirlsandnibbles.com/ 
April 4, 2018 @ 6:30pm 

This program is free and open to the public. Registration requested. 
 
  Please email   [email protected] , 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.
April 6th & 7th, 2018 @ 9:00am - Noon
 
Want to make a positive difference in the health of our local environment?  Sign-up for the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy's annual Stream Clean-up and work to remove trash, tires and other debris from streams and creeks.  This year, the event will take place on Saturday, April 7th from 9 am - 12 pm.  Additionally corporate groups are offered the opportunity to volunteer on Friday, April 6th from 9 am -12 pm. With a total of 74 clean-up sites throughout the watershed, it is easy to find a site that would work best for you!  Sites can also accommodate a wide number of volunteers so be sure to bring your friends, family or co-workers.  Or, if you have a pick-up truck, volunteer as a pick-up crew member to haul trash from the sites to the dumpsters from 12 pm - 3 pm.  Be sure to sign-up today to join the 600 volunteers who have already registered!
To learn more about the Stream Clean-up and to signup visit our website
April 8th 2018 @ 4:00pm - 7:00pm
 
Perk Valley Pet Eatery presents Paint Your Pet! Dogs, cats, bunnies, guinea pigs, iguanas, birds......whatever pet you have The Crafty Corkscrew team will help you celebrate them on canvas at this custom event! Gather your friends and bring some refreshments for a night of creativity! This event will take place at Perk Valley Pet Eatery at 130 West Main Street in the Trappe Shopping Center. Cost is $55. The Crafty Corkscrew's talented artists will pre-sketch your pet's photo and have it transferred onto canvas in advance. Think upcoming Mother and Father's Day gifts! For more details and to sign up (pre-registration required), please visit https://pvpeteatery.com/event/paint-pet-night-2/ 
April 12, 2018 @ 9:00am- 5:00pm

America's BIGGEST & most anticipated business-to-business networking event, trade show & conference for business owners, entrepreneurs, start-ups, decision-makers or anyone who works for a small business or is interested in starting a small business. Stop by booth #633 to meet Score Tri-County mentors and get help for starting a business or expanding your existing business. Location: Philadelphia Convention Center, 1101 Arch St, Phila.  Event Website. 
April 14, 2018 @ 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Pennypacker Mills presents punchneedle craft workshop. Learn the old world needlepoint techniques called miniature punchneedle while creating a Baltimore Album inspired piece that can be made into a pincushion or mug rug. Adults only workshop; beginners welcome.  Cost $30 pp if you own punch needle. If you need to purchase 3 strand punch needle equipment, cost $50pp.  Pre-registration required; Registration deadline March 31.
FREE Admission.  For more information, visit  http://www.friendsppm.org/ 
April 14, 2018 @ 10am- 1:00pm

Kaletja Financial Management will participate in Spring Valley YMCA's  Autism Resource Fair & Family Fun Day.  All welcome to attend this FREE event!  19 W. Linfield Trappe Road, Limerick.
For more information, contact YMCA @ 484-984-2000.
April 15, 2018 @ 1:00pm - 4:00pm

All welcome to attend Mom's House Spring Fling! Come out and enjoy a fun afternoon at the Rec Room by Conshohocken Brewery. $25 ticket price includes light fare, door prizes and free game play. Take a chance on our 50/50 and Gift Card Grab. All proceeds benefit the  Mom's House  Program of providing free childcare and related support to low-income single parents who are completing their education.  Details & Tickets
April 19, 2018 @Noon

Community Music School  presents Bach's Lunch Concert Series 2018. Bring your favorite lunch and enjoy a free lunch time concert on the third Thursday of each month featuring CMS faculty members. Programs begin at 12:10 and end by 12:50 p.m.   Community Music School, 775 W. Main Street, Trappe. 484-971-4753.   For more information,  http://www.cmsmusic.org/  
FREE Admission. 
April 21, 2018 @ 9:00am
 
Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy presents Lenape Challenge, a unique two-person adventure race that combines 5 miles of off-road running with 2.5 miles of paddling on the Perkiomen Creek. The course starts at the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy in Schwenksville and takes you and your partner on a romp through fields, woods and up over the slopes at Spring Mount. After a wicked climb and maddening decent, you'll hit the Perkiomen Creek for an epic 2.5 miles of boulder dodging and rapid running in Old Town canoes. You'll finish the race with a dash to the finish... just you, your teammate and a wet canoe.
Early Bird Registration Open Now! Click here for details and registration.
April 21 @ 8:00am
 
Come visit Wood Through the Ages 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!
April 24, 2018 @ 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Generating Preparedness: A Look Into Safety Around Limerick Nuclear Power Plant

Mark your calendars and plan to join Montgomery1st on Tuesday, April 24th from 2-4 at the Spring Valley YMCA for a panel discussion with experts from Limerick, Montgomery County, and local businesses.  
Learn more about how the Limerick Generating Station operates, what security measures are in place, what would trigger the public to take action, and what you can do to keep your home and your business prepared.  More info 484-984-2000.
April 29, 2018 @ 5:00 - 9:00pm

Raise the Roof a Party for Preservation
The Speaker's House, home of Frederick Muhlenberg, first Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives and first signer of the Bill of Rights will host their Annual Gala.
Join us 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 176. 
For more information: www.speakershouse.org/gala
May 5, 2018 @ 9:00am - 4:00pm

Community Music School will hold an all-day marathon student recital fundraiser! 200 students throughout the day, raising funds for financial aid, scholarships, free programs for the community. This family friendly event will include musical petting zoo, face painting, bake sale and basket raffles. 
Community Music School, 775 W. Main Street, Trappe. www.cmsmusic.org 610-489-3676. 
June 8, 2018 
 
Renaissance Academy Charter School will be holding their 2018 Golf Outing on Friday, June 8th, 2018 at Landis Creek Golf Club, 765 N Lewis Rd, Royersford, PA.
Registration and breakfast begins 8:00 am, with a shot gun start at 10:00 am. Lunch, awards, and auction follow the golfing portion of the event. For more details or to register for the outing, please visit our Golf Outing Page. All proceeds directly benefit the students of Renaissance Academy.




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