Thank you to our E-NEWS Sponsors! |
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March 4, 2021
1:00 PM
PVCC Events Committee
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Joining the PV Chamber Events Committee is also a great place to network with fellow Chamber members while working towards a common goal. You will meet other Chamber members with common interests and have the opportunity to work with community leaders and PV Chamber Board Directors.
In these challenging times, the events committee is looking for ways to help foster growth, education and connections for our members and the community. Please consider joining this important group as we develop new programs and adapt existing programs to meet challenges now and through the recovery phase of the pandemic.
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March 4, 2021
4:30PM - 5:30PM
PV Men [Virtual] Happy Hour
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Join the fellas for Virtual PV Men Happy Hour Event! Enjoy great conversation and networking from the comforts of your home or office.
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PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED to receive meeting link |
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March 17, 2021
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Ask The Experts!
The Importance & Safety of COVID Vaccine
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Submit your questions for the doctors at time of registration!
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED to receive meeting link
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March 18, 2021
5:00PM - 7:00PM
2nd Chance St. Patties Virtual Scavenger Hunt
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PBN, Professional Business Network and the Perkiomen Valley and Spring Ford Chambers of Commerce have teamed up to bring you an evening of virtual networking and fun!
- Scavenger Hunt
- 30 Second Commercials
- Open Networking
FREE Event!
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The zoom links will be issued to all registrants the day before the event, 3/17 |
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March 25, 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.
TOPIC: Tracking Our Competitors – Competitive Analysis, Strategies & Approaches
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PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED to receive meeting link |
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SHREDDING EVENT
SATURDAY, March 27, 2021
9AM - Noon
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Businesses and Residents are welcome to participate
Secure Document Shredding
EVENT SPONSORS - this is a opportunity to connect with businesses and residents in the Perkiomen Valley region!
GOODY BAGS - Add your promotional items to 200 goody bags (donated by The Victory Bank) distributed to the first 200 cars at the drive through event!
VOLUNTEER - Many volunteers are needed for this event. Call the Chamber for details or use the link below to sign up!
Add your logo to the list of sponsors...
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Annual Meeting
March 31, 2021
12:00PM -1:00PM
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Chairman Kip Bilo, Universal Atlantic Systems, will highlight accomplishments of FY2020 and share what's ahead in the Chairman's Presentation, including appointment of Bob Clark, Interface Financial Group, as Chairman of Board 2021-2022.
- Board Elections
- Marvin J Lewis Award 2020/2021 Presentation
- Sponsor Recognition
- Keynote Address
- Chairman's Awards
- New Member (2020-2021) Recognition
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Chairman
Kip Bilo
Universal Atlantic Systems
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Chairman Elect
Bob Clark
Interface Financial Group
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Keynote Address
Dave Zellers, Director of Commerce Montgomery County
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IMPORTANT NOTICE:
2021-2022 Board Elections will be held online this year. PV Chamber members in good standing may participate in the general election. Voting page will be open from March 5 - March 19th.
Link will be shared in the next edition of enews and accessible from PV Chamber home page.
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Friday, April 9, 2021
Noon - 1:00PM
PV Chamber [Virtual] Business Book Club
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ALL WELCOME TO ATTEND!
April Book Review: How to Win Friends and Influence People
“Picture in your mind the able, earnest, useful person you desire to be, and the thought you hold is hourly transforming you into that particular individual… Thought is supreme.” – Dale Carnegie
Please join us for a book discussion, and share what's on your reading wish-list. Joe Bergquist, Harleysville Bank, will lead the discussion. Time will be allotted to discuss other business related news including podcasts, movies/documentaries, publications, etc).
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SAVE THE DATE...August 9, 2021
PV Chamber Annual Golf Outing
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SAVE THE DATE!
August 9, 2021
Plans for the Chamber's Annual Golf Outing are underway!
This year's outing will be played on Monday, August 9th at Spring Ford County Club. Look for more details in future enews.
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A Message From The Chamber Office |
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Dear Chamber Members and Friends,
Happy March! We have a lot of great programs scheduled this month to help educate, network and make new connections!
Back by popular demand...Ask the Experts Series! Attendees will learn more about the importance of the COVID vaccine and have YOUR questions answered by our expert panelists.
We are excited to team up with PBN, Professional Business Network and Spring Ford Chamber of Commerce for 2nd Chance St. Patties Virtual Scavenger Hunt on March 18th. Prepare your 30 second commercials, grab a pint of green beer and get ready to make new connections and have some fun!
Our First Annual Shredding Event will take place on Saturday, March 27th in the parking lot at PV Middle School East, Collegeville. If your business will be bringing large amounts of documents for secure shredding, please notify the Chamber office to reserve a time slot by March 8th. This event is a great opportunity to showcase your business to the community - become a sponsor and get recognized on weekly enews, event publications, signage and more! Businesses are encouraged to register for goody bag participation - add your promotional items (coupons, pens, logo items, etc) to 200 goody bags to be distributed to event attendees!
Be sure to mark your calendar for the PV Chamber's Annual Meeting on March 31st. Since the meeting we be held on Zoom, members are invited to cast their online vote in the General Election of PVCC Board Directors, beginning next week!
Time is running out to receive your FREE COVID-Prevention Kits! Montco has updated the program to allow small businesses (fewer than 100 employees) to receive up to 7 kits. Pickup at the Chamber office on Thursday, March 4th from 9:00am - 1PM, 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. Join the 2021 Events and Fundraising Committee and help us plan for a successful 2021! For more information, email renee@pvchamber.net.
A big welcome to our newest members, Express Employment of Lansdale and Huntington Learning Center. Express Employment of Lansdale is staffing agency that provides temporary, temp to hire and direct hire staffing, specializing in light industrial and administrative positions. Huntington Learning Center has helped thousands of studetns do better in schoola nd on college entrance exams. HLC is pleased to extend PV Chamber member families $100 off of Academic Evaluation and/or 5% discount off of Learning center and Exam Prep programs!
Stay safe and healthy,
Renee Blomstrom
Executive Director
renee@pvchamber.net
610-489-6660
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Helping students do better in school and on college entrance exam!
$100 off Academic Evaluation and/or 5% discount off Learning Center & Exam Prep programs
Train where pro athletes train!
10% off any A2 memberships to any member or immediate family member of the Chamber
Serving local businesses with full-time and temporary staffing in addition to providing human
resources services
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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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All Current PV Chamber Members can be found in the Directory on our Website |
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Second Draw PPP Loans
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) provides loans to help businesses keep their workforce employed during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. SBA is currently offering:
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Special Paycheck Protection Program for Small Businesses with Fewer than 20 Employees
The 14-day exclusivity application period closes March 9, 2021
On Monday, February 22, 2021, President Biden announced changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”) aimed at providing relief to particularly small businesses and promoting equitable access to the PPP. Specifically, beginning on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 9:00 A.M. EST, the Small Business Administration established a two-week exclusivity period where only businesses and nonprofits with fewer than 20 employees will be able to apply for a PPP loan. In addition, there are four other changes to the PPP that will go into effect the first week of March, opening the program to more underserved small businesses. These include
- a revised PPP funding formula for sole proprietors, independent contractors and self-employed individuals to allow them to receive more financial support;
- eliminating a restriction on PPP access for small business owners with prior non-fraud felony convictions to allow them to receive funding;
- eliminating student loan debt delinquency as a disqualifier to participating in the PPP; and
- ensuring access for non-citizen small business owners who are lawful U.S. residents by clarifying that they may use an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) to apply for the PPP.
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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
Thursday, March 4th from 9AM - 1PM
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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MontcoStrong 2021 PA Hospitality Industry Recovery Program
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has allocated $145 million to counties for a grant program to provide financial relief to businesses with a primary activity in NAICS Code subsector 721 (Accommodations) and 722 (Food Service and Drinking Places) per Senate Bill 109, known as Act 1 of 2021, signed by Governor Wolf on Friday, February 5th, 2021. Montgomery County is receiving approximately $9.4 million in funding to provide grants to eligible businesses through this program. The eligibility, application requirements, and program design are all developed from the text of Act 1 of 2021.
The application window for the MontcoStrong 2021 Pennsylvania Hospitality Industry Recovery Program will open at Noon on Friday, March 12th, 2021. The program guidelines, program FAQ, and other pertinent information is available at www.montcopa.org/PAHIRP.
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Montgomery County Resource Hubs |
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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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PVSD Foundation
The Perkiomen Valley School District Foundation is an independent, 501(c)(3), non-profit organization created to encourage excellence by enhancing and enriching the educational opportunities offered to the students of the Perkiomen Valley School District.
The Foundation is seeking an Executive Director to build upon the existing progress of the Foundation, with an effort to improve fundraising, social media presence, and organizational structure for the enhancement of educational opportunities offered to the students of the Perkiomen Valley School District (PVSD). The Executive Director will be responsible for the operations of the Foundation with key responsibilities of promoting awareness of its mission, fundraising activities, and management of the grant distribution process. If interested or to apply, click here .
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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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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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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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Assistant Controller - Join your local community bank Team!
Assists Controller in all accounting activities and in supervising and training accounting department staff. Prepares, reviews or audits operating and regulatory reports prepared by others and coordinates the preparation of the quarterly budget.
EOE m/f/d/v
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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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Starting a Business
Online Program
March 10 - April 7
SCORE Tri County i s pleased to share a program being offered by SCORE Lancaster-Lebonon. The program will help business entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses. "Simple Steps" Workshops consist of five 2+ hour sequential classes. Registration for the Simple Steps program is $100.00 per registrant, $80.00 for the 2nd registrant in the same business, and free for veterans.
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First Time Home Buyers Webinar
March 13 @ 10AM
Tompkins VIST Bank is hosting a free online webinar on how first-time homebuyers can prepare to buy a home, even during times such as COVID-19 pandemic. The webinar is Saturday, March 13 from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. EST. Topics will include special programs available to first-time homebuyers. This is the latest in a series of popular financial webinars the bank has hosted.
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Complimentary Stretch
for PV Chamber members
March 14 - 21
Don't just stretch - get stretched. StretchLab's team of highly trained Flexologists will give you a deeper stretch than you could ever achieve on your own.
Free stretches will be offered March 14 - 21, by appointment only. Call the studio at 484-209-2400 and mention you are a Chamber member.
Stretchlab, 222 E. Main St., Collegeville, PA 19426
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St. Patricks Day Special
Escape Trappe
March 17
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Escape Trappe, the only escape room in the area that offers all private bookings no mattter the number of players! Only $17 per player on St. Patrick's Day. Join us for some safe fun on Wednesday, March 17 from 4PM -9PM.
Escape Trappe, 130 W. Main Street, Suite 146, Trappe, PA 19426
610-489-3877
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Phoenixville Area Senior Center
Irish Wake
March 18, 2021 @ 6PM
Virtually on Zoom
Tickets $20 and you receive:
• A simple potato soup dinner in a keepsake crock, Irish Soda Bread, Bridge Street Chocolates Irish Cream Truffle, and ingredients for our signature drink, “The Steelworker” sponsored by Sly Fox and Manatawny Still Works– pickup is drive thru style, March 17 2-6 pm at Phoenixville Area Senior Center, 153 Church Street, Phoenixville
• Access code to our entertainment through Zoom including the Irish Band, O’Shenanigans, Bagpiper Jeff, Irish sing along with Matt Cummins, Irish storytelling, and more.
• Bid information to participate in our Silent Auction, including handmade sweaters by some special Senior ladies, Theresa Haag Artwork, Tasting at Robert Ryan Catering, and more!
• Educational materials regarding End of Life Planning
• Emcee, Phoenixville Mayor, Peter Urscheler.
You don’t want to miss this fun-filled evening!
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Kissing the Witch
Livestream
March 25th - March 28
by Emma Donoghue
directed by Associate Professor of Theater Dr. Meghan Brodie
Thursday, March 25: 7:30pm
Friday, March 26: 7:30pm
Saturday, March 27: 2:00pm
Sunday, March 28: 2:00pm
To access a free livestream of one of our four performances, please visit ursinus.edu/liveonmain at the time of the performance on any of the dates listed above.
Kissing the Witch is a reimagining of several classic folk tales. These dark adaptations weave together the stories of maids, spinsters, queens, and witches, none of whom is what she seems.
This play contains mature content.
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Perkiomen Stream Cleanup
April 9th and 10th
This is your chance!! Help us keep the Perky looking sharp!! It takes all of us to protect our local waterways... join us on Saturday, April 10th for the annual Perkiomen Stream Cleanup. We have over 100 impacted sites that need your help. Join the crowd... help us hold onto our title as the largest single-day stream cleanup in Pennsylvania. I look forward to seeing you and 1,500 of your friends and neighbors on the 10th!
Sign-ups are now open for the 2021 Stream Clean-up which is scheduled for Saturday, April 10th from 9 am - 12 pm for general volunteers and Friday, April 9th for corporate groups. We are also in need of volunteers with pick-up trucks or trailers to act as our pick-up crew and take the collected trash from clean-up sites to dumpsters from 12 pm - 3pm on April 10th.
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Business Partnership Program
Central Perk Youth Association
CPYA is a self-funded, non-profit organization that has been providing positive Baseball and Softball experiences for over 850 boys and girls annually in the Perkiomen Valley for the last 55 years.
With the spring season upon us, we are thrilled to announce the release of our NEW Partnership Program gives area businesses like yours an opportunity to give back to the community, while promoting your company at the CPYA complex and our active CPYA Social Media Network. Packages start at only $100 and may be tax-deductible. All proceeds benefit the boys and girls who are part of CPYA, as well as maintaining and upgrading our complex.
Please consider stepping up to the plate and consider a CPYA Partnership package. Remember, people want to patronize Local Businesses, but especially those that SUPPORT Local Civic and Community Organizations.
…When you partner with CPYA, you are partnering with the PV Community!
CONTACT:
Steve Troutman, CPYA Sponsorship
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Place Your Business Ad
in PV Lacrosse Game Day Program
Please help support the PVHS Boys Lacrosse team by placing an ad in our Game Day program. The Game Day Program will be handed out at home games this Spring and will be posted on various social media platforms. ad sales help to offset the expenses to run the lacrosse program as well support the PV Lacrosse Scholarship awarded each year to a deserving senior lacrosse player.
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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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Collection site for Daily Bread Food Pantry
S&B Event Concepts and Catering, located at 25 Bridge Street, Collegeville, remains a donation location for the Daily Bread Community Food Pantry. As children head back to (virtual) classrooms, many are in need of school supplies, including notebooks, markers, highlighters, backpacks, calculators, pencils, pens, etc. Feel free to call Sodiah Thomas for details 267-263-2616.
Thank you in advance for supporting our community in need.
CURRENT NEEDS:
Any canned meat, cereal, juice, tomato products, spaghetti sauce, juice, jelly, and canned pastas. We also need personal care items: baby wipes, bars of soap, laundry/dish soap, tissues, and any cleaning products. For many of our families your donations are a lifeline. If they do not get it here they must go without! Thank you everyone for your kindness and support!
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Reimagine Ridge Pike Design Challenge
Do you have special talents in design or an interest in community development? If so, we want to invite you to participate in the Reimagine Ridge Pike Design Challenge. The challenge is part of the Township’s Comprehensive Plan Update process. You do not have to be a CAD expert to participate; inspiration boards with ideas are another way to participate. Please let me know if you have any questions.
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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
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Don't just stretch - get stretched!
PV Chamber member offer - free 25 minute stretch session, by appointment only. Free stretches will be offered March 14 - 21. Call the studio at 484-209-2400 and mention you are a Chamber member.
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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
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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“
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Montgomery County Updates |
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Montgomery County COVID-19 Testing & Vaccinations
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The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requires local workforce development boards and workforce regions to develop and publish a strategic plan every four years that details workforce service delivery and compliance. The Montgomery County Workforce Development Board, MontcoWorks, is proud to post the Fiscal Years 2021-2024 WIOA Local Plan along with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Regional Plan for 30-day public comment beginning on February 24, 2021. The plans are available through the following links:
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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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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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