Thank you to our E-NEWS Sponsors! |
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January 28, 2021
12PM - 1PM
Business Roundtable
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Our monthly Business Roundtable luncheons are now virtual on ZOOM!
Join us for an interactive discussion and sharing of best practices among other business owners and key decision makers, right from the comforts of your home or office. We look forward to “seeing” everyone.
Pre-registration is required. After registering, you will receive a link with instructions to join the meeting.
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PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED to receive meeting link |
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Friday, February 12, 2020
10:00AM - 11:00AM
PV Chamber [Virtual] Business Book Club
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ALL WELCOME TO ATTEND!
February Book Review: The Happiness Advantage
The 7 Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work
Everyone welcome to attend the PV Chamber Business Book Club! Please join us for a book discussion, and share what's on your reading wish-list. Time will be allotted to discuss other business related news including podcasts, movies/documentaries, publications, etc).
Note: Due to scheduling conflicts in December, we moved this book discussion to February. Please share ideas for 2021 reading list when you register.
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Shop Local Deals
Now - February 28, 2021
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Grow your business by listing a special offer on the PV Chamber Shop Local and Win website. Pfizer and Dow will share link in weekly e-news. Let's fill this site with offers!
To learn more, select the “Shop Local & Win” tab from the dropdown menu under “Chamber Events” at the top of our homepage. From there you can submit an offer, enter to win, view promotions, donate a prize and participate in our Annual Silent Auction (starts Dec 1st)!
All welcome to participate (membership not required).
Sponsorships and Grants available. Call Chamber office for details 610-489-6660
Promotions good through February 28, 2021
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Thank you Holiday Party Sponsors!
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A Message From The Chamber Office |
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Dear Chamber Members and Friends,
Happy New Year! As we begin 2021, I wanted to take a moment to recognize our resilient Perkiomen Valley business community for their continued dedication. Thank you for entrusting the Chamber to provide support during these challenging times. Like so many of our Members, the PV Chamber of Commerce had to pivot our business model. Over the past eleven months, the Chamber has been working to keep our members informed about safety issues, COVID-19 grants and financial assistance, new online events to stay connected and help grow your business, State and Local restrictions (which at times, seemed to be updated daily/weekly) and member news. I've met with local and state officials on a regular basis to share with them the struggles our businesses are facing and gain knowledge of new regulations, grants and safety programs.
The FREE COVID-Prevention Kit Program has been expanded: Kits are now available to businesses with 100 or fewer employees. Montco has updated the program to allow businesses to receive up to 7 kits. Pickup at the Chamber office on Thursday, January 14th from 9:00am - 5:00pm, or call for an appointment. Please help spread the word....membership not required. Kits are free - funded through the CARES Act. Contact the Chamber office at 610-489-6660 for reservations and questions. Read more.
The Chamber is seeking members to join the 2021 Events & Fundraising Committee. The Events Committee will help create, plan and execute exceptional events tailored toward producing member engagement and fundraising efforts. Plans are already underway for new events in 2021, including our first "Shredding Day" event for business and community. We are excited to plan the 2021 golf tournament, annual night out at Reading Phils and who knows what else...cornhole tournament, outdoor expo, restaurant events, Mixers??? Join the 2021 Events and Fundraising Committee and help us plan for a successful 2021! For more information, email renee@pvchamber.net
We are excited to offer a great opportunity for members to switch to affordable renewable energy with our new Chamber Affinity Program! Sunrise Power & Gas is the company to turn to for affordable, clean energy. Sunrise provides electricity to homes and small businesses that is 100 percent powered by renewable resources. Sunrise customers get to help preserve the planet by using clean energy while being good to their wallet or bottom line. Switching to Sunrise is easy. And for every residential and business customer that subscribes to Sunrise using the promo code “PVChamber2020,” the company will donate $25 to the Chamber. Learn more at www.sunrisepowerandgas.com.
The PV Chamber Shop Local & Win Campaign is underway. Look for details in this email to shop savings offers and promote your business. Program is open to members and non-member businesses. Participation is affordable. Call the chamber office with questions or to request COVID-19 program discount.
Please help me welcome our newest members to the PV Chamber! Formerly a flag, banner and costume factory, Flag Factory Lofts is a 10-unit boutique apartment complex in the heart of Collegeville, PA. To learn more, contact Larry Wargo at 215-205-2845 or email larry.wargo@gmail.com. We are also pleased to introduce Jeff Wickersham, founder of Morning Fire Coaching, LLC, specializing in guiding clients to implement game-changing habits for more energy, focus, abundance, and time in their lives through the power of the morning routine. Visit www.themorningfire.com or email Jeff at jeff@themorningfire.com or call 610-564-2107.
Stay safe and healthy,
Renee Blomstrom
Executive Director
renee@pvchamber.net
610-489-6660
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A residential apartment building - 10 distinct rental units with large open floor plans, and an industrial design. Family owned and operated since 2016
Specializes in guiding clients to implement game-changing habits for more energy, focus, abundance, and time in their lives through the power of the morning routine
Natural blend of Organic Ceylon Liquid Cinnamon and Organic US Grade A Brazilian Honey that boosts immunity and stops infections
PV Chamber members a free new patient comprehensive exam (D0140), xrays (D0210 or D0251), and routine cleaning (D1110)
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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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Mary Allen - Kelly Williams Realty
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All Current PV Chamber Members can be found in the Directory on our Website |
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No-Cost PPE Kits UPDATE
Montco has expanded the program guidelines and businesses may receive up to 7 kits!
Businesses that received kits in 2020, are still eligible to receive additional kits (within the guidelines)
Kit PICKUP @ Chamber office on Thursday, January 14th from 9AM - 5PM or CALL 610-489-6660 or email info@pvchamber.net to schedule and appointment.
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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).
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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
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Montgomery County Resource Hubs |
Montgomery County COVID-19 Daily Press Releases can be viewed here. |
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PA Chamber of Business & Industry |
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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. |
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Royal Farms Collegeville is Hiring!
We offer Competitive Pay - Advancement Opportunities - Flexible Schedule
FT and PT Positions - 401 K
Weekly Pay - Holiday Pay
FT provides Health Insurance, Dental, Vision & Paid Vacation
Collegeville Location - we are holding ongoing interviews to staff this location. We are monitoring applications closely and sending interview/job fair invitations. Please apply to store #234.
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Nothing Bundt Cakes
Nothing Bundt Cakes (NbC) is hiring a Guest Service Representative/Crafter. The Guest Service Representative is the first point of brand contact in our bakery and serves in an essential role to engage and bring joy to our guests, create a memorable experience and leave a positive, lasting impression. The Guest Service Representative embodies NbC core values and demonstrates a strong commitment to guest satisfaction as well as excellence and efficiency in the workplace.
Contact Melissa Ayers at NbC, (610) 989-2253 or email collegeville@nothingbundtcakes.com
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Columbia Cottage
At Columbia Cottage, each person’s role is more than just a job. Everyone is a part of something bigger: providing a safe, warm environment for our residents to age in place with dignity. Positions available:
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Homemaker/Medication Technician (Day Shift PT and Evening Shift PT)
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Part-time cook, shifts vary; approximately 40 hours biweekly
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Resident Wellness Director (RN/LPN Charge Nurse); Evening shift; full-time - $2,000 sign on Bonus!
All positions have weekend obligation unless specified otherwise.
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Part-time Teller positions available at the 1889 E. Ridge Pike, Royersford branch location - Join your local community bank Team!
Previous Bank teller or CSR experience desired; prior cash handling experience considered. Candidates must have strong customer service focus, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and computer/systems aptitude.
Indicate your interest and send resumes by email to: hrdept@harleysvillebank.com or by fax to: 215-513-9393
EOE m/f/d/v
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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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Medical billing office is seeking FT experienced candidates in Payment Posting/Bank Reconciliation. Qualified candidates should have at least 2-3 years' experience in a medical billing office setting. To learn more and apply, view job listing on PMA Medical Specialists Facebook page.
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A&E Flooring
Installation: A&E Flooring is always looking to add installation teams that can offer a customer-first experience as well as genuine quality installations. Please send resumes to info@aandeflooring.com
Retail Sales Associate: A&E Flooring is currently looking to hire a retail sales associate to work in the showroom. Our Ideal candidate is someone who puts the customer first and is friendly and outgoing. Strong computer skills are a must. Flooring experience is a plus but not a requirement. Please send resumes to info@aandeflooring.com.
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Kimberton Whole Foods is looking for people who love food, care for the earth and enjoy building relationships with fellow team members and customers. At Kimberton Whole Foods we strive to create an environment where work is engaging and meaningful. Availability on weekends is required. Please note, we do not hire seasonal positions. To learn more and view positions, visit www.kimbertonwholefoods.com/career-opportunities/
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Wealth Management Advisor/mentor with a growing financial services practice is looking for a qualified financial representative/ mentee. Mentee would be responsible for client follow up, proposal preparation and attending client meetings. Applicants must have 2 - 5 years of experience; series 7 & 66, life and health licenses and a clean U-4. Strong organizational and communication skills, client acquisition experience, proficiency with E-money and Envestnet are desired.
Apply to become part of something great.
Please contact Steven D. Earhart, President (FFG PA, NJ, DE), at steven.earhart@ffgadvisors.com,
or by phone at 610-293-8330.
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Touching Hearts at Home is seeking Part-Time Employed In-Home Caregivers to provide one-on-one care for the elderly and disabled. We are a RAPIDLY growing home care agency and are looking for dedicated and compassionate Caregivers with a true calling to help others! Our Caregivers provide individuals with extra support to keep up with life's daily tasks. We value our clients AND those that serve alongside us! Our goal is to give our Caregivers the support, training, and confidence they need in order to be successful. Our territory spans across all of Montgomery County. Call 484-854-9300
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Cafe' 2020 and UC Bookstore Open |
Join us as we celebrate the winter season with Merry on Main, featuring a limited opening of our new welcome center, the Schellhase Commons, home to both Café 2020 and the Ursinus Bookstore.
For hours and more information visit ursinus.edu/MerryOnMain. Read more
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Donations Needed for
CODE BLUE, Overnight Emergency Warming Center
CODE BLUE, Overnight Emergency Warming Center, located below Sacred Heart Church
Provides a cold weather (35*-38*), overnight center for men, women and families. It is open from mid-November to mid-April, 8pm to 8am.
Supplies needed:
- Vinyl Pillow Covers
- Cot/Mattress protectors,
- 2 flat sheets per cot,
- 2 blankets per cot
- 1 pillow per guest
- Lysol spray
- Wipes
- Clear bags to keep linens in
- Nitrile gloves for staff
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Thank you for your kindness and generosity. Donations can be dropped off at Sacred Heart Church, 838 Walnut St, Royersford, PA 19468
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SBA Update on the Pandemic Relief Bill
January 12, 2021 @ 11:00am
SCORE TriCounty will host a live webinar with A&A presented by SBA to update you on the recent Stimulus Package and what it means for your business. At this webinar Kim Stout from the Eastern PA SBA District Office will update attendees on the stimulus package and on-going disaster assistance programs to help small businesses recover from the COVID 19 pandemic.
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Women’s Small Business Online Workshop Series 2020-21 - Part 4
January 13, 2021 @ 9AM
At this session, Dr. Jennifer Gardella will give you the tools you will need to reach your clients in a virtual world. Which social media channels work best? Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google??? Where should your ideal customer find you and what type of content works best?
Presented by SCORE TriCounty
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Medicare Workshop
January 21, 2021 @ Noon
Designed for those: *Nearing age 65 * Nearing Retirement *Working Past age 65 and ALL Retirees
Learn How to Get and Stay Medicare Insurance Ready
Join us for a live interactive power point presentation & get your questions answered.
Presented by Kalejta Financial Management.
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Not-For-Profit Grants and Resources to Locate Potential Funding
January 27, 2021 @ 11:00am
This webinar will explore the place of grants in the revenue stream of not-for-profits, and provide information on the Foundation database, the most widely used tool for locating potential relevant funders. We will look at both the “at home – first cut” version, and the professional level industrial strength version available through a number of major library systems within the area. We will also touch on two very useful resources for a broad spectrum of other possible needs for not-for-profits (templates, sample plans and policies, etc.). Business reference librarians for the main Chester County library will be on the call to assist with color commentary and answer questions.
This webinar is relevant for both the early stage start-up and organizations that have been operating for a number of years.
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UC 2021 Job, Internship & Networking Fair
February 24, 2021 @ 1PM -2PM
We are excited to announce that the Ursinus College Virtual Job, Internship, and Networking Fair will be supported by the Maryland & Pennsylvania Liberal Arts Career Fair this year. This event is free of charge.
What does this mean for our employer partners?
You will have the chance to network and share your opportunities with Ursinus College students as usual. Additionally, this fair will include nine other institutions: Gettysburg College, Goucher College, Hood College, McDaniel College, Mount St. Mary’s University, Muhlenberg College, Notre Dame of Maryland University, St. John’s College, and Washington College. This means that you will also be able to recruit students from these colleges, expanding your talent pool even further.
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Save on your online orders using these coupon codes
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Montgomery County Updates |
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Montgomery County COVID-19 Testing
Montgomery County is now offering free COVID-19 testing, for all ages, at six sites across the county. This testing is made possible by CARES Act funding that has been allocated directly to the County.
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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.
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On September 16th, a coalition of Chambers of Commerce, including Perkiomen Valley Chamber, sent a letter to Pennsylvania's State Lawmakers to urge support of temporary, targeted legal safe harbor for those employers and healthcare providers operating in good faith and complying with relevant requirements.
On June 17, 2020, a coalition of 80 Chambers of Commerce sent a letter to Federal and State Lawmakers to support temporary, targeted legal safe harbor protection for employers and healthcare communities operating in good faith and complying with relevant requirements.
An open letter to state lawmakers expressed the deep concern Chamber leaders feel with both the pace and process of reopening businesses in the SE PA region. The letter, sent on May 28, 2020 was singed by 24 Chamber leaders, including myself. The letter urges legislatures to work with the Governor to revise metrics for reopening and with the Chambers' assistance, develop guidance and support to help businesses reopen safely. Read the letter here.
On April 3, 2020, leaders from 50 Pennsylvania chambers of commerce signed a letter to Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf requesting that the Administration allow more businesses to operate under CISA and CDC guidelines to ensure the critical infrastructure supply chains are protected during the COVID-19 crisis. Read the letter here
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Webinar was held Dec. 4th. Due to time constraints, we were unable to answer all questions live during the program. Your voice matters - and we are committed to securing the information and guidance you need to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. All outstanding questions have been submitted to the Wolf Administration and responses will be shared as soon as they are made available.
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Virtual Town Hall with Dr. Brian Broker
The Science Behind COVID-19
To view Dr. Broker's PowerPoint slideshow, copy and paste the link below into a browser:
https://perkiomenvalleychamber.org/wp-content/uploads/The-Science-behind-COVID-19.pptx
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Listen to our virtual town hall discussion with Gene Barr, President and CEO of PA Chamber of Business and Industry.
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https://perkiomenvalleychamber.org/covid-19-updates-and-resources/#1590607836190-37b47b5a-bd28
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We want to share YOUR upcoming events in E-News and Community Calendar. |
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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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521 W Main Street, Suite 103 | Trappe, PA 19426
Telephone: (610) 489-6660 | FAX: (610) 454-1270
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