Serving members since 1912 from Fort Washington to Valley Forge, Conshohocken to Collegeville, Pennsylvania.
Thursday, April 22, 2021
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Thank you to Our Email Sponsor Upper Merion Area Educational Foundation |
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UMAEF Viking Virtual 5K & Family Fun Run
Upper Merion Area Educational Foundation is holding a virtual Viking 5K & 1 Mile Family Fun Run from May 26 to June 6, 2021. This is our annual fundraiser with all proceeds to help fund the teacher-initiated projects benefitting the students in the entire Upper Merion Area School District. You can participate in your own time, from wherever you like. More information about the race including registration, donation, and sponsorship opportunities, can be found on our race website.
For $30 registration fee, you will get a custom race t-shirt, a chance to win some awesome prizes, and of course, support a great cause! Questions? Please email UMAEFinfo@gmail.com.
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We are introducing a new program designed to help our members make money with their membership with us. The program, Chamber Connections, will allow us to personally reach out to each member, learn more about their businesses and enable us to spotlight 5 of them each week in our E-News, which has 3,000+ subscribers. We will also amplify your business by sharing our weekly Member Spotlights on our social media sites. Stay tuned as we will be informing you what week you may be featured. |
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Introducing This Week's Featured Members |
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RISE Dispensaries King of Prussia is a medical marijuana dispensary in Montgomery County that provides well-being through the power of cannabis. Whether you are a first-timer, or an old-pro, our knowledgeable staff can help you discover the right cannabis product to help you find relief, relax, unwind, and enjoy life.
445 West Dekalb Pike
King of Prussia, PA 19406
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We’re backed by Goodyear’s quality and legacy, and we combined that with a streamlined tire-buying experience. You pick the tires.– We can help you find tires that make sense.
You pick the place.
- Stay at home. Or work. Our van will come to you at no extra charge.
- Our professional valet drivers will pick up your vehicle at no extra charge.
- Come by one of our locations, leave your keys and we’ll take care of the tires.
We do the rest. – We’ll put your new tires on while you do your thing.
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Special Offer: For recipients of this email, all chamber members and their employees receive a 10% discount when calling one of our locations using the code word “Chamber21.” (this will not work online)
Locations include Norristown Swede Square, Willow Grove Pointe, Springhouse, King of Prussia, Plymouth Meeting Mall
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Partially due to the pandemic many find themselves in a new role or career or in a small business. They all develop expertise in their field but then struggle with how to drive and maintain sales activity. With costly training companies not an option they come to Gary Kurtis, principal of Sales tips101.
Sales Tips101, Sales Coaching & Workshops
Gary Kurtis
(301) 775-1318
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Salter's Fireplace & Outdoor Living |
The largest selection of fireplace products, accessories and grills in the Philadelphia area to create that ultimate indoor or outdoor living space. View our 30+ burning displays in our Eagleville showroom. Let us Inspire you!
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The Business Builders Committee
Business Exchange
Thursday, May 6, 5:00 to 6:15 pm
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Join our members and the business community at our monthly Business Exchange! This event is free for members and only $10 for non-members. Each attendee will have the opportunity to share who they are, what they do, and how we can support them. Attendees are encouraged to update their Linkedin profiles before our virtual event, and we will share the contact list with all of our attendees after the event.
Register by Thursday, May 6th at 12:00 pm., Free for Members, $10 Non-Members
You will receive the Zoom meeting code 24-36 hours prior to the event.
Topic: How to Choose Life Insurance Coverage that Fits Your Needs
Did you know that there are over 41 Million consumers who say they need life coverage but do not have it? Most people don't know how much life insurance they need or what kind.
I'll answer your questions about life insurance and how it can help protect your loved ones should the unimaginable happen.
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Marcy Harris-Wartell
Agent, New York Life Insurance Company
As a proud mom, wife, and grandmother, I know how important it is to protect those you love. Working for New York Life has afforded me the opportunity to help you provide a better future for your loved ones. I look forward to helping you have peace of mind knowing that you are protecting the people most important to you.
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Thank you to our sponsor! |
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Come Out and Golf! Registration is Open |
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Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce 17th Annual Golf Outing
Tuesday, May 25th at the 1912 Club in Plymouth Meeting.
Note: In 2021 our golf outing will be in the Spring as opposed to the Fall.
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Refreshment Table Sponsor |
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Closest to the Pin Sponsor |
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Registration Table Sponsor
Gym Guyz of Lower Merion
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Become a Sponsor, Only a Few Sponsorships Remain!
Sponsorship levels include signage at the event, breakfast, and lunch.
Plus Our Media Bundle: Recognition on the Chamber's website, in our weekly enews which goes out to our list of 3000+ members and friends, and on social media, online calendars,
$1500 Co-Presenting Sponsor - One Available
$750 Golf Cart Sponsor
$600 Lunch Sponsors - One Available
$500 Beverage Cart Sponsor
$500 Refreshment Table Sponsors - One Available
$400 Mask Sponsor
$100 Tee Sponsors- displayed prominently
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Special Legislative Town Hall
Thursday, May 27, 10:00 to 11:15 am
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This is a FREE event, please register to receive Zoom Login
details. Attendees will have an opportunity to hear a presentation from our legislator then participate in a question and answer session.
Featuring State Representative Tracy Pennycuick, Dist. 147
Tracy Pennycuick was sworn into her first term as a state representative on Jan. 4, 2021, in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. For the 2021-22 Legislative Session she has been appointed to serve on the following committees: Commerce, Game and Fisheries, Urban Affairs, and Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness.
Pennycuick is a United States Army combat veteran who retired from the military after 26 years of both active and reserve service. During her military career she served as a helicopter pilot, aviation maintenance officer, company commander, human resources officer, executive officer, efficiency expert and foreign liaison to the UK Ministry of Defense.
She has also worked in the business consulting industry, aviation services industry, been a successful small business owner and served as the director of Veterans Affairs for Montgomery County. Learn more about Representative Pennycuick.
Thank You to Our Sponsor
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Are you interested in joining a
Chamber Committee?
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Business Card Exchange, 2019 |
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Get Involved, Join a Committee. Next Upcoming Meetings:
Membership Committee Meeting, Wednesday, April 28, 3:00 p.m.
We are hosting our committee meetings on Zoom. If you are interested in getting involved please contact ryan@montgomerycountychamber.org if you would like to attend. |
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Below are the dates and times for tentative for all of our committee meetings. Until notified otherwise, meetings will be done via Zoom. If interested in joining or participating, reach out to us by email, or call 610-265-1776.
Business Builders Committee and Workshop
Chair - Gary Kurtis; 1st Thursday of Every Month, 5:00 pm
Health and Wellness
Chair - Kristin Legnola; 1st Tues of Every Other Month, 9:00 am
Membership / Ambassador
4th Wednesday of Every Other Month
Marketing
Chair - Kathy Smith; 4th Wednesday of Every Other Month
Legislative (New Committee)
Chair - Lee Koch; 4th Thursday of Every Other Month
Young Professionals
Chair - Kevin Homer; 1st Tues of Every Other Month
Special Events
Meetings as Needed
Golf Committee
Chair- Jules Deluzio; Meetings as Needed
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Get Your PPE Kit! Be Safe, Protect Your Team |
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We now have PPE kits to distribute to our local businesses. If you are someone you know needs a box please contact Ryan Rosenbaum at ryan@montgomerycountychamber.org to arrange pickup next week.
Come by to pick up your PPE kits! Please call ahead.
You do not need to be a member to receive a PPE Kit.
Monday, April 26 – 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Tuesday, April 27 – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Wednesday, April 28 – 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Thursday, April 29 – 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 to 4:30 pm, Friday, April 30 – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Each kit includes: 5 face shields, 5 cloth reusable face masks, 5 canisters of disinfectant wipes (75 wipes each), 5 bottles of hand sanitizer (8 oz each), 1 ihealth PT3 infrared no-touch forehead thermometer, plus #MaskUpMontco window clings, and documents that provide COVID-19 information and guidance. CARES Act funding received by Montgomery County financed the kits.
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Events at a Glance
May 6, Business Builders Committee and Workshop - Sponsored by New York Life. Registration Open
May 27 - Town Hall Meet the Legislator- State Representative Tracy Pennycuick Registration Open
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Chamber Members are Hiring |
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Republic Bank
423 W Germantown Pike
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
- Customer Service Associate
- Store Supervisor
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Teriyaki Madness
725 S. Trooper Rd., Suite C
Audubon, PA 19403
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Welcome New Members for April 2021
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Key Bank
401 Plymouth Road
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 832-1708
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Wacoal America
One Wacoal Plaza
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(855) 215-2445
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Greater Philadelphia Area
(484) 961-0499
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18 Berbro Ave
Upper Darby, PA 19082
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60 North York Road
Willow Grove, PA 19090
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1275 Almshouse Rd.
Warrington, PA 18976
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2006 Dekalb Pik, East Norriton, PA 19401
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Main Line Staffing
122 East Providence Road
Yeadon, PA 19050
215-260-3390
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115 W Ridge Pike
Conshohocken, PA 19428
215-264-9243
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Restaurant Revitalization Fund Info Session with the SBA
Thursday, April 29, 4:00 to 5:00 PM, Free
Registration Deadline: 4/24/21, 4:00 PM
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If you are a restaurant/eatery owner with revenue loss from the pandemic, join us for a presentation by Wilma Bonilla Oliver from the Small Business Administration. You may have heard about this federal program designed to provide restaurants with funding equal to their pandemic-related revenue loss up to $10 million per business. Funds will go quickly, let's get you ready to apply.
Attendees will be able to :
- Learn more about the Restaurant Revitalization Fund from the funding organization directly
- Understand qualifications and next steps to apply to the program
- Ask questions and get tailored assistance from the Temple SBDC
Target Audience:
- Businesses interested in applying to the RRF
- Restaurant businesses with a revenue loss from the pandemic
Wilma Bonilla Oliver is a Lender Relations Specialist within the U.S. Small Business Administration Eastern Pennsylvania District Office.
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Staples Discount for Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Members
Chamber members receive 10% off in-store purchases of regular priced items, and 20% off of in-store Print and Marketing orders of $50 or more (pre-tax). Just present proof of chamber membership to receive the discount.
The offer is good through April 2021, at ALL Staples Stores.
Small Business members may also sign up for Staples' Small Business Directory, visit www.staplesconnect.com/small-business/register. Signing up for the Small business directory provides free marketing. Plus, you will receive a coupon for 20% off once your business is approved. |
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