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B U S I N E S S<br />

CO N N E C T I O N S<br />

Promoting Business and Economic Well-Being in the Region<br />

Friday, Nov. 18th<br />

7–11 PM<br />

Drexelbrook Corporate<br />

Events Center<br />

INSIDE this Issue:<br />

Site Stats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2<br />

69,022 page views in August!<br />

<strong>Chamber</strong> Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5<br />

Members on the Move . . . . . . . . . 7<br />

Government Affairs . . . . . . . . . . 10<br />

Pacesetters/20 Year . . . . . . . . . . 12<br />

Members<br />

Look for these markers<br />

throughout the newsletter<br />

for the latest news and<br />

events from the <strong>Chamber</strong>!<br />

Promote Your Business!<br />

Post your events and discounts on the <strong>Chamber</strong> Homepage!<br />

WITH A LOGIN YOU CAN:<br />

➤ Post events on the Community Calendar!<br />

➤ Offer Member to Member Discounts!<br />

➤ Update your Member Listing and Pr<strong>of</strong>ile!<br />

Request a login from Jessica H<strong>of</strong>fman at<br />

JessicaH@delcochamber.org<br />

www.delcochamber.org<br />

November–December 2011


Message from the<br />

P R E S I D E N T<br />

In building any successful business, the<br />

contacts you make from customers and<br />

clients to vendors and service providers,<br />

are some <strong>of</strong> the most important. Each<br />

day your business relies on your ever<br />

expanding network list, be it for new<br />

clients or brokering a better deal with<br />

vendors. Growing your business takes<br />

time and effort; the most important task<br />

to growing your business is growing your<br />

network <strong>of</strong> contacts. The <strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Commerce</strong> is driven to provide you with the opportunities to<br />

make those contacts and resources you need to develop those<br />

relationships. Together we create a community <strong>of</strong> successful<br />

businesses that support each other and in turn create a<br />

prosperous community for all <strong>of</strong> to live, work and play.<br />

In these pages you’ll find upcoming opportunities to network with<br />

your fellow <strong>Chamber</strong> members and programs we are presenting to<br />

grow your business. Watch out for our Members on the Move,<br />

showcasing their growth and support in <strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>County</strong>.<br />

For the last 125 years the <strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Commerce</strong> has successfully strived to promote the businesses<br />

and community <strong>of</strong> our region. In honor <strong>of</strong> our members; past,<br />

present and future; we are throwing a 125th Anniversary Gala<br />

on November 18th! This will be an event not to be missed. I do<br />

hope you and your business will come join us at the<br />

Drexelbrook on November 18th as we honor and congratulate<br />

YOU, our members, for 125 years <strong>of</strong> growth and community!<br />

Warm wishes for success!<br />

Alex Charlton<br />

President, <strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong><br />

DELAWARE COUNTY<br />

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE STAFF<br />

Alex Charlton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President<br />

JoAnna Brune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Associate Vice President<br />

<strong>of</strong> Membership<br />

Sue Stephan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Receptionist<br />

Catherine Durning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Office Manager<br />

Jessica H<strong>of</strong>fman . . . . . . . . . Marketing & Events Manager<br />

Diana Logue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Controller<br />

Jack Kinsley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Small Business Coordinator<br />

Ginny Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operations Manager<br />

Western <strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>County</strong> Office<br />

2<br />

602 E. Baltimore Pike, 2 ND Floor<br />

Media, PA 19063<br />

Phone: 610-565-3677 • Fax 610-565-1606<br />

www.Delco<strong>Chamber</strong>.org<br />

Website Stats<br />

For the month <strong>of</strong>: AUGUST<br />

Visitors: 19,857 Pg Views: 69,022<br />

TOP CATEGORIES SEARCHED:<br />

1. Accountants/CPAs<br />

2. Restaurants & Take Out Foods<br />

3. Consulting Services<br />

4. Hotels & Traveler Accommodation<br />

5. Banks & Savings Associations<br />

For the month <strong>of</strong>: SEPTEMBER<br />

Visitors: 18,188 Pg Views: 74,979<br />

TOP CATEGORIES SEARCHED:<br />

1. Accountants/CPAs<br />

2. Restaurants & Take Out Foods<br />

3. Construction<br />

4. Manufacturers<br />

5. Computer System Design &<br />

Related Services<br />

November–December 2011


Member Spotlight<br />

Doyle Alliance Group is a full-service employee benefit consulting and brokerage firm. With <strong>of</strong>fices in<br />

Philadelphia, PA and Woodbridge, NJ, our firm is one <strong>of</strong> the fastest growing Employee Benefits services firms in<br />

the region. We pride ourselves on our ability to develop benefit plan solutions that are not only cost effective, but<br />

also provide comprehensive and affordable coverage for your most precious resource – your employees.<br />

Doyle Alliance Group has the very fortunate position <strong>of</strong> developing a modern business and consulting strategy<br />

during a time when employers are most in need <strong>of</strong> quality service and expertise. Our firm has been designed to operate<br />

and excel in the post-healthcare reform environment. We developed our current business model on a solid<br />

foundation <strong>of</strong> many years <strong>of</strong> collective experience and expertise.<br />

With rising healthcare costs, ongoing healthcare reform, and shrinking pr<strong>of</strong>its, it is not surprising that employers<br />

are more concerned than ever about excessive risk with their benefit plans. Recent studies bear out that the role <strong>of</strong><br />

your benefits advisor will continue to increase in importance and relevance. These types <strong>of</strong> critical business concerns,<br />

as well as our passion for our clients’ interests, continue to drive our business model and growth strategies.<br />

Our consultants have experience in managing benefit plans across many industry segments. A significant part <strong>of</strong> the<br />

service we provide to our clients is negotiation <strong>of</strong> favorable rates and contract terms. As important, we have the<br />

knowledge to assist our clients in all aspects <strong>of</strong> plan administration, compliance and healthcare reform requirements.<br />

Doyle Alliance Group characterizes our approach as versatile, independent and creative; we are a Philadelphiabased,<br />

boutique-style firm that is lean and nimble and can challenge the status quo for our clients. Contact us at<br />

215-717-9500 to learn how we can help you with your employee benefit plan needs.<br />

Doyle Alliance Group, Inc.<br />

123 S. Broad Street, Suite 830<br />

Philadelphia, PA 19109<br />

www.doylealliancegroup.com<br />

DOYLE ALLIANCE GROUP, INC<br />

www.doylealliancegroup.com<br />

Don’t Forget Your Membership Discount if You Join<br />

Any <strong>of</strong> These Business Associations:<br />

(Up to $100 <strong>of</strong>f <strong>of</strong> your membership)<br />

CONTACT NAME<br />

Lansdowne Business & Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Association 610-574-3449<br />

Collingdale Business & Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Association 610-637-4497<br />

Aston Business & Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Association 610-840-2506<br />

Chadds Ford Business Association 610-388-7611<br />

Chester Business Association 610-455-0296<br />

Marple Business & Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Association 610-565-2555<br />

Ridley Park Business & Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Association 610-521-1040<br />

Middletown Township Business & Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Association<br />

Aronimink Business Association 610-622-4422<br />

Newtown Square Business Association 610-742-1880<br />

Ridley Township Business Association 610-586-8773<br />

Springfield Business Association 610-455-2301<br />

Western <strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>County</strong> 610-876-6293<br />

Haverford Business Association<br />

Marcus Hook Business Association<br />

Clifton Heights Business Association 610-637-2446<br />

Chichester Business Association 610-494-5411<br />

BrookHaven Business Association<br />

This project was financed by a grant from the Commonweath <strong>of</strong> Pennsylvania,<br />

Department <strong>of</strong> Community and Economic Development<br />

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November–December 2011


CHAMBER EVENTS<br />

Holiday Business After Hours<br />

Thursday, December 8 TH • 5:30 – 7:30 PM<br />

@ ALLIED PIXEL<br />

604 E. Baltimore Pike • Media, PA 19063<br />

Our neighbor has opened there doors to welcome fellow <strong>Chamber</strong> members this holiday season. Come<br />

celebrate at a Holiday Business After Hours at Allied Pixel. Please note this will not be a typical After<br />

Hours event in lieu <strong>of</strong> the holidays. There will be food, wine, beer, raffles and a gift at the end <strong>of</strong> the<br />

night. Contact Jessica H<strong>of</strong>fman at the <strong>Chamber</strong> for sponsorship info!<br />

NETWORKING EVENTS<br />

Come out and make some new connections before or after work!<br />

Civic Engagement Opportunity<br />

Monday, November 14TH Morning Session 9:30 – 11:30 AM • Afternoon Session 1 – 3 PM<br />

@ CITYTEAM MINISTRIES<br />

634 Sproul Street • Chester, PA 19013<br />

Help pack boxes <strong>of</strong> food for Thanksgiving for needy families.<br />

Business After Hours<br />

Thursday, November 10TH • 5 – 7 PM<br />

@ WELCOME HOUSE CLUBHOUSE<br />

7700 West Chester Pike • Upper Darby PA 19082<br />

Women in Business Network<br />

Thursday, December 1ST • 11:30 AM – 1 PM<br />

@ HABITAT DELAWARE COUNTY RESTORE<br />

Granite Run Mall, Entry #3<br />

Next to Boscov’s Garden Center<br />

Register for these events at www.Delco<strong>Chamber</strong>.org<br />

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The <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong> is an<br />

organization <strong>of</strong> local businesses<br />

that promote economic growth,<br />

by connecting business pr<strong>of</strong>essionals<br />

throughout the county<br />

with networking events and<br />

educating business owners<br />

with valuable seminars.<br />

We want to let you know what a <strong>Chamber</strong><br />

Membership can do for your business.<br />

✦ FREE Networking, as well as, Women in Business<br />

Networking and Young Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Events<br />

✦ Exclusive Advertising Opportunities<br />

✦ Post Your Events on <strong>Chamber</strong> Community Calendar<br />

✦ Host or Sponsor Events<br />

✦ Join a Committee<br />

✦ Member Advantages!<br />

DELAWARE COUNTY<br />

• UPS: Guaranteed On-Time Delivery, Save $1.50 on<br />

Next Day Letters, 10% <strong>of</strong>f Next Day Air Packages,<br />

10% <strong>of</strong>f Worldwide Express Letters/Packages or<br />

Get the UPS Store Corporate Card!<br />

• Office Depot: Exclusive discounts to <strong>Chamber</strong> Members<br />

if you log on through the <strong>Chamber</strong> Portal.<br />

• Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union: Free Checking,<br />

Student Loans & Accounts, Free Online Banking<br />

& Bill Pay, Free Investment Services, Saturday<br />

& Sunday Hours, 22 Branch Locations, Large ATM<br />

Network, and 55+ Accounts<br />

• AMC Movie Theaters: Only $6 for movies out<br />

longer than 2 weeks or $7.50 for new movies!<br />

• Iceworks: $5 Tickets for Free Skate<br />

• Exelon: The <strong>Chamber</strong> has done the shopping<br />

or you, purchase your energy through Exelon<br />

Generation.<br />

• Brown & Brown Consulting: Offer ways to find<br />

you health insurance that saves you money. They<br />

negotiate with partners for coverage for individuals,<br />

families, sole proprietors and businesses.<br />

November–December 2011


Members<br />

Congratulations to the <strong>Chamber</strong><br />

Members that won Best <strong>of</strong> Delco!<br />

Breakfast: C<strong>of</strong>fee Station<br />

Family Dining: D’Ignazio’s Towne House<br />

Bowling Center: Sproul Lanes<br />

Dance Studio: Touch <strong>of</strong> Class<br />

Dance Studio<br />

Golf Course: Springfield Country Club<br />

Computer Repair: Computer & Network<br />

Paramedics, Inc.<br />

Custom Embroidery/Silk Screening:<br />

Red Fox Graphics<br />

Hospital: <strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>County</strong> Memorial<br />

Hospital<br />

Place to hold a Wedding Reception:<br />

Heritage Ballrooms<br />

Senior Services: Riddle Village<br />

Signs/Banners: Signs By Tomorrow<br />

Cleanouts/Hauling: TNT Cleanouts &<br />

Lite Hauling<br />

Heating/Air Conditioning:<br />

Oliver Heating Cooling & Plumbing<br />

Ro<strong>of</strong>er: Avanti Ro<strong>of</strong>ing<br />

ON THE<br />

Windows/Siding: Nu-View Services<br />

Auto Repair: Cavallo Auto Body<br />

Bank: Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union<br />

Breakfast Sandwich: C<strong>of</strong>fee Station<br />

Catering: DiFabio’s 9th Street Catering<br />

Chicken Sandwich: Chick-Fil-A<br />

Community Action Agency <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>County</strong>, Inc. (CAADC)<br />

recently received a $1,000 donation from<br />

Giant Food Stores to support its Healthy<br />

Living and Physical Fitness Project. This<br />

project provides nutrition counseling and<br />

an anti-obesity component for children and<br />

families in the Agency’s homeless<br />

programs. CAADC operates three homeless<br />

shelters as well as an extensive transitional<br />

housing program. This donation from Giant<br />

Food Stores will help to provide these<br />

families with support for establishing and<br />

maintaining a healthier lifestyle.<br />

Advanced Clean Out is sponsoring the<br />

Garnet Valley High School Jaguars this year.<br />

They also just launched their new website.<br />

Come check it out.<br />

www.Advancedcleanout.com<br />

Franklin Mint Federal Credit<br />

Union’s (FMFCU) is pleased to<br />

announce that John D. Unangst,<br />

President/CEO is celebrating 35 years <strong>of</strong><br />

service. He began working for FMFCU in<br />

August 1976 when the Credit Union had<br />

one branch at The Franklin Mint, $1<br />

million in assets, 1,000 members and two<br />

employees. FMFCU currently has over $700<br />

million in assets and has been providing<br />

financial products and services to residents<br />

and organizations throughout the <strong>Delaware</strong><br />

Valley and beyond since 1970. The Credit<br />

Union has over 70,000 members, 1,500 plus<br />

partnering organizations, 33 branches,<br />

ATM access at over 28,000 surcharge-free<br />

machines through the national CO-OP<br />

ATM Network (including 9,000 deposit<br />

taking machines) and 24/7 access to<br />

member accounts. For more information<br />

on FMFCU products and services, call 610-<br />

325-5100 or visit www.fmfcu.org.<br />

Main Line Telecommunications <strong>of</strong><br />

Aston has been honored with the exclusive<br />

2011 Award <strong>of</strong> Excellence for the fourth<br />

consecutive year. The award is presented<br />

annually by the Canadian Call Management<br />

Association (CAM-X), the industry’s Trade<br />

Association for providers <strong>of</strong> call center<br />

services including telephone answering and<br />

message delivery. Main Line Telecommunications<br />

was presented with the award<br />

recently at the CAM-X 47th Annual<br />

Convention and Trade Show held at the<br />

Hyatt Regency in Montreal, QC.<br />

Dino Don’s Dinosaurium will be<br />

opening at the Granite Run Mall on<br />

November 5th. Enjoy life-size skeletons,<br />

fossils, videos and interactive displays, along<br />

with a dinosaur dig pit for youngsters. The<br />

mall is partnering with “Dino Don” Lessem<br />

<strong>of</strong> Middletown to create the museum in<br />

7,900 square feet <strong>of</strong> vacant space adjacent to<br />

center court, formerly occupied by New York<br />

& Co. Dino Don was technical adviser for<br />

“Jurassic Park” and Disney dinosaur films.<br />

When “Jurassic Park” filming ended, he was<br />

given all dinosaur models and props from<br />

the movie set. Mall Marketing Director<br />

Aubrey Proud said the museum — believed<br />

to be the first dinosaur experience within any<br />

regional mall in the nation.<br />

The Upper Darby Community<br />

Outreach Corporation ("UDCOC")<br />

is a non-pr<strong>of</strong>it organization committed to<br />

serving the residents <strong>of</strong> Eastern <strong>Delaware</strong><br />

<strong>County</strong> and West Philadelphia. They strive to<br />

provide programs and services that enhance<br />

education, increase healthcare access, improve<br />

life skills, and promote an understanding<br />

that embraces diversity and unifies<br />

neighborhoods. For nearly 18 years,<br />

UDCOC has been serving over 1,200 residents<br />

each year in the Upper Darby community.<br />

The UDCOC is very proud <strong>of</strong> being<br />

recognized by See Your Impact whose global<br />

initiatives serve millions <strong>of</strong> children and<br />

adults around the world. In this economic<br />

climate the needs are greater, resources are<br />

scarce and partnerships are critical to providing<br />

these programs to the Upper Darby<br />

and surrounding communities.<br />

For more information about the Upper<br />

Darby Community Outreach Corporation<br />

and our services, or to become a corporate<br />

sponsor, please visit us on the web at<br />

www.udoutreachcorp.org , or through<br />

SeeYourImpact at<br />

http://udcoc.seeyourimpact.org .<br />

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Ribbon Cuttings<br />

Jake’s Wayback Burgers<br />

Springfield, PA 19064<br />

(Stoney Creek Shopping Center )<br />

484-472-7900<br />

waybackburgers.com<br />

Media Diner<br />

8 South New Middletown Road<br />

Media PA 19063<br />

(across from the Granite Run Mall)<br />

(484) 442-8362<br />

Kathi’s Dance Studio<br />

1 So. Morton Ave<br />

Morton, PA 19070<br />

610-604-0805<br />

www.kathisdancestudio.com<br />

Lansdowne Scrubs & Uniforms<br />

5 N. Lansdowne Ave.<br />

Lansdowne PA 19050<br />

(484) 461-3954<br />

www.Lansdownescrubs.com<br />

Walmart<br />

400 South State Street<br />

Broomall, PA<br />

(Marple Crossroads Shopping Center)<br />

(610) 605-3154<br />

www.walmart.com<br />

November–December 2011


PHOTO 1<br />

PHOTO 5<br />

PHOTO 8<br />

PHOTO 3<br />

PHOTO 6<br />

Check out all <strong>of</strong> our event photos<br />

on the <strong>Chamber</strong> facebook!<br />

Events Recap<br />

PHOTO 7<br />

PHOTO 4<br />

PHOTO 2<br />

PHOTO 1 – Brinker, Simpson & Company was the presenting sponsor <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Day at the Races and had a blast!<br />

PHOTO 2 – Mike Brady introduced the new <strong>Chamber</strong> President, Alex Charlton<br />

at the Day at the Races on BrandywineRadio.com<br />

PHOTO 3 – The Purple Picnic People love getting out for some team<br />

networking.<br />

PHOTO 4 – The Business After Hours was a great turnout at Glenolden<br />

Storage. Talk to Ed Morris for climate controlled units!<br />

PHOTO 5 – The Athena recipient was announced at the Press Party at<br />

Margaret Kuo’s Peking. Congratulations to Linda Durant, Widener University.<br />

PHOTO 6 – Women in Business enjoyed the event provided by DiFabio’s 9th<br />

Street Catering at Spring Valley Banquet Facility.<br />

PHOTO 7 – Young Pr<strong>of</strong>essionals came out to Barnaby’s in Aston for a Pong<br />

Tournament, drink specials and delicious food! Thank you Barnaby’s!<br />

PHOTO 8 – Joel from Swarthmore Community Center won the basket at the<br />

C<strong>of</strong>fee Connection at the Wharf in Chester by Franklin Mint Federal Credit<br />

Union and Power Home Remodeling.<br />

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One <strong>of</strong> the main goals <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Commerce</strong> is encouraging policies that lead to economic growth,<br />

and thus supports the US <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong>’s recently<br />

released Six-Point Plan for Job Creation.<br />

1. Expand Trade and Global <strong>Commerce</strong> – Congress and the<br />

Administration have the tools in your hands to quickly open<br />

new markets for American businesses and create new jobs for<br />

American workers.<br />

2. Produce more American Energy – Decision makers should<br />

let American energy workers and businesses responsibly<br />

develop all sources <strong>of</strong> domestic energy immediately. This will<br />

not only create jobs but will generate new government<br />

revenues, protect our energy security, and release us from the<br />

grip <strong>of</strong> some unfriendly governments.<br />

3. Speed up Infrastructure Projects – Government at all<br />

levels is standing in the way <strong>of</strong> badly needed improvements in<br />

the nation’s infrastructure. Hundreds <strong>of</strong> clean and traditional<br />

energy projects have been held up by Not In My Backyard<br />

(NIMBY) delays. We can strengthen our economy, clean the<br />

air, and save lives while putting hundreds <strong>of</strong> thousands <strong>of</strong><br />

Americans to work.<br />

4. Welcome Tourists and Business Visitors to the United<br />

States – Travel and tourism is a small business-centered<br />

sector that already accounts for $700 billion in revenues and<br />

7.4 million American jobs. Spending y foreign tourists counts<br />

as U.S. exports and helps our balance <strong>of</strong> trade. When business<br />

visitors come here for conferences, training, and trade shows<br />

and to buy our products, they strengthen America’s role as the<br />

center <strong>of</strong> innovation and global commerce. We have an<br />

opportunity to create new jobs, spur consumer spending, and<br />

generate more revenues for government at all levels.<br />

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GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS<br />

Marcellus Shale Forum<br />

5. Speed up Permits and Provide Regulatory Certainty<br />

and Relief – Small and large businesses alike have cited<br />

regulatory burdens, the excessive litigation that regulations<br />

spawn, and fears about what government regulators will do to<br />

them next as among the most significant obstacles to new<br />

hiring. Immediate regulatory relief is required in order to<br />

begin moving $1 trillion–$2 trillion in accumulated private<br />

capital <strong>of</strong>f <strong>of</strong> the sidelines and into business expansion.<br />

6. Pass Tax Incentives that Create Jobs While Increasing<br />

Revenues – Comprehensive pro-growth tax reform must be<br />

a key deliverable <strong>of</strong> the Joint Select Committee on Deficit<br />

Reduction. Lawmakers and the administration can begin<br />

delivering now by swiftly enacting tax measures that stimulate<br />

business expansion and jobs without adding to the deficit.<br />

The most immediate priority facing our nation is to create jobs<br />

for the 25 million Americans who are unemployed,<br />

underemployed, or have simply given up looking for work. Thus,<br />

Congress and the Administration’s timely action on these and<br />

other ideas would significantly ease uncertainty, get existing capital<br />

<strong>of</strong>f the sidelines, spur business and consumer activity, and create<br />

American jobs.<br />

A positive business climate in <strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>County</strong> and our<br />

Commonwealth benefits our residents, municipalities, and various<br />

other institutions. Support <strong>of</strong> pro-business policies go a long way<br />

towards making <strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>County</strong> and Pennsylvania a better place<br />

to live, work, and raise a family.<br />

Join other <strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong> members on December 6th at<br />

the Drexelbrook for an education seminar regarding Marcellus Shale. This forum will<br />

feature experts from a variety <strong>of</strong> organizations; gas companies, state agencies and<br />

environmental organizations among others; that are directly involved in the process<br />

<strong>of</strong> exploring the Marcellus Shale. More details on this event will be forthcoming.<br />

November–December 2011


$mall Business<br />

S E M I N A R S<br />

Building Sales Culture<br />

Tuesday, November 8th<br />

8 – 10 AM<br />

@ Spring Valley Banquet Facility<br />

400 West Woodland Ave. • Springfield, PA 19064<br />

Every day brings a new opportunity to sell ourselves and our ideas! Learn how to develop a Sales Culture<br />

with Todd Cohen.<br />

Todd’s clients grow their sales by building sales cultures built around the concept that “everyone is in sales.” Todd<br />

works with your sales team AND with your non-selling pr<strong>of</strong>essionals to help them understand how to sell successfully,<br />

and how sales-related skills can translate into many kinds <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional success. He further teaches and encourages<br />

people that being in the sales culture means to “don’t do anything different; think differently about what you do.”<br />

ACT 32 Informational Session<br />

Wednesday, November 16th<br />

8 – 9 AM<br />

@ <strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong><br />

602 E. Baltimore Pike, 2nd Fl • Media, PA 19063<br />

Presented by: Brinker, Simpson & Company LLC<br />

Do you know about the changes in the tax collection process in Pennsylvania?<br />

Act 32 affects all PA resident employees and every PA employer with employees. It also affects self-employed<br />

individuals filing a PA earned income tax return with a local tax jurisdiction. For some, the Act is effective January 1,<br />

2011; for others, it is effective January 1, 2012. This law requires that employers withhold EIT at the higher rate <strong>of</strong><br />

either the non-resident rate in the employer’s jurisdiction or the resident rate in the employee’s residence – a provision<br />

that was set to begin Jan. 1, 2012.<br />

A representative <strong>of</strong> Brinker Simpson, CPAs will give an overview <strong>of</strong> the important change in tax collection that all<br />

business people are responsible for. Limited seating, registration is necessary<br />

Knowledge at Noon: Think Like a Consumer<br />

Tuesday, November 29th<br />

11:30 AM – 1 PM<br />

@ <strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong><br />

602 E. Baltimore Pike, 2nd Fl • Media, PA 19063<br />

Presenter: Hendrik-Jan Francke, Bright Orange Thread, www.brightorangethread.com<br />

How “usability” helps you meet your consumers’ expectations. Usability is the study <strong>of</strong> how easy something is to<br />

use—a process, a website, a door, anything we use in our daily lives. So what do usability and customer service<br />

have in common? Expectations.<br />

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AirTran Airways<br />

Arora Engineers, Inc.<br />

Award Connection<br />

Bank <strong>of</strong> America Merrill Lynch<br />

Chester Fine Arts Center East<br />

Community Integrated Services<br />

Community Transit <strong>of</strong> <strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>County</strong>, Inc.<br />

Consumer Credit Counseling Service <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Delaware</strong> Valley<br />

Corporate Dimensions, Ltd.<br />

<strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>County</strong> Community College<br />

Delmont Utilities, Inc.<br />

DJR Logistics, Inc.<br />

Domestic Abuse Project <strong>of</strong> <strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>County</strong>, Inc.<br />

Dyneon LLC<br />

The Edmar Abrasive Company<br />

EHR – Executive Health Reources<br />

Fida’s Tailoring & Dry Cleaning<br />

PACESETTERS<br />

AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2011<br />

Fulton Bank<br />

Greater Philadelphia <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong><br />

Harlee Manor/ Springfield Senior Commons<br />

Hess Corp.<br />

Interboro School District<br />

J. Howard Kennedy Co., Inc.<br />

Jet Services Inc.<br />

M&T Bank<br />

Maris Grove, an Erickson Retirement Community<br />

Marple Newtown School District<br />

MFI International Forwarding, Inc.<br />

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney<br />

Murphy Ford Lincoln Mercury<br />

National Fulfillment Services<br />

PA CareerLink <strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>County</strong> at Chester City<br />

Pennsylvania Institute <strong>of</strong> Technology<br />

Personal Health Chiropractic<br />

20+ YEAR <strong>MEMBERS</strong><br />

NOVEMBER /DECEMBER 2011<br />

AAA Mid-Atlantic<br />

American Cancer Society<br />

Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc.<br />

Brandywine Conference and Visitors Bureau<br />

The Bryn Mawr Trust Company<br />

Chaddsford Winery<br />

Chester-Jensen Company<br />

Citizens Bank<br />

Clifton Window and Door Corp.<br />

Copy Products, Digital Office Solutions<br />

Coyle Real Estate Company<br />

Cradle <strong>of</strong> Liberty Council/Boy Scouts <strong>of</strong> America<br />

D. Pileggi & Sons, Inc.<br />

<strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong> Center<br />

<strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>County</strong> Community College<br />

<strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>County</strong> Daily Times<br />

<strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>County</strong> I.U. #25<br />

DELCORA<br />

Delmont Laboratories, Inc.<br />

D'Ignazio's Towne House<br />

Drummond Scientific Company<br />

Dyneon LLC<br />

Elko & Associates Ltd<br />

Fisher Tank Company<br />

Fizzano Brothers Concrete Products<br />

Gateside Group LP<br />

Goodwill <strong>of</strong> <strong>Delaware</strong> & <strong>Delaware</strong> Co., Inc.<br />

Gretz Beer Co.<br />

Hanson Aggregate Pennsylvania, Inc.<br />

International Scrap Iron & Metal Co.<br />

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Iron Workers Bank<br />

James C. Logan, Inc.<br />

James Gentile, D.D.S., P.C.<br />

Joe's Building & Plumbing Supplies Inc.<br />

Kassab, Archbold & O'Brien, LLC<br />

Keenan Auto Body<br />

Knight Bros., Inc.<br />

Mayfield Gardens, Inc.<br />

Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital<br />

Michael F. X. Gillin & Associates<br />

O'Connell Associates<br />

Office Basics<br />

PECO<br />

Penn State Brandywine<br />

Pilot Freight Services<br />

PNC Bank<br />

PQ Corporation<br />

Rimmer & Jennings, LLC<br />

Robert J. Pomante Associates, Ltd.<br />

The Salvation Army<br />

SEPTA<br />

Stantec Consulting Services Inc.<br />

Suburban West Realtors Association<br />

Sunoco, Inc.<br />

T. Frank McCalls, Inc.<br />

Tague Lumber <strong>of</strong> Media, Inc.<br />

Verizon Communications<br />

WAWA, Inc.<br />

Wells Fargo Bank N.A.<br />

Widener University<br />

R3 Consulting LLC<br />

Ralph Gary Rainey, D.O.<br />

Renaissance Philadelphia Hotel<br />

Residences at Chestnut Ridge<br />

Restoration Fitness<br />

Ridley Township<br />

Rosemont Presbyterian Village<br />

Seamless Events Inc.<br />

Springfield Country Club<br />

Staybridge Suites Brandywine Valley<br />

Sun East Federal Credit Union<br />

Swarthmore Financial Advisors, Ltd.<br />

WAWA, Inc.<br />

Wells Fargo Advisors<br />

Williamsburg Dental<br />

Wilmington Trust Company<br />

Women's Yellow Pages<br />

ALL <strong>NEW</strong><br />

<strong>MEMBERS</strong><br />

receive a gift<br />

card courtesy <strong>of</strong><br />

D’Ignazio’s Towne<br />

House at the<br />

<strong>Chamber</strong>’s New<br />

Member Reception.<br />

November–December 2011


Anthem Institute<br />

400 S. State Rd.<br />

Marple Crossroads Shopping Center<br />

Springfield, PA 19064<br />

(610) 338-2300 FAX: (610) 338-2309<br />

DESC: Educational Support Services<br />

CONTACT: Harrison, Heidi<br />

Bike Share National Ltd.<br />

1517 Stiles Ave.<br />

Ridley Park, PA 19078<br />

(610) 405-6006<br />

DESC: Bicycle - Sales & Service<br />

CONTACT: Clarke, Ray<br />

.<br />

Brian’s House Enterprises<br />

534 Trestle Pl.<br />

Downingtown, PA 19335<br />

(610) 873-3500 x225 FAX: (610) 873-7381<br />

DESC: Employment Services<br />

CONTACT: Richards, Carol<br />

Chick-fil-A<br />

120 State Farm Dr.<br />

Glen Mills, PA 19342<br />

(610) 358-2070<br />

DESC: Restaurants & Take Out Foods<br />

CONTACT: Flood, Jim<br />

Coyle Jewelers<br />

825 N. Providence Rd.<br />

Media, PA 19063-2538<br />

(610) 566-8490 FAX: (610) 566-9060<br />

DESC: Jewelry<br />

CONTACT: Coyle, Sandra J.<br />

Dawn’s Avon<br />

2 Stuart Ave<br />

Glenolden, PA 19036<br />

(610) 999-7513<br />

DESC: Personal Care Services<br />

CONTACT: Ranieri, Dawn<br />

<strong>NEW</strong> <strong>MEMBERS</strong><br />

AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2011<br />

GoWireless Inc.<br />

9970 W. Cheyenne Ave.<br />

Las Vegas, NV 89129<br />

(303) 519-2200 FAX: (702) 242-9862<br />

DESC: Telecommunications<br />

CONTACT: Gould , Keith<br />

Haverford Township Free Library<br />

1601 Darby Rd.<br />

Haverford, PA 19083-3705<br />

(610) 446-3082 FAX: (610) 853-3090<br />

DESC: Non-Pr<strong>of</strong>it Organizations<br />

CONTACT: Faris, Christine D.<br />

Jake's Wayback Burgers<br />

503 Baltimore Pike<br />

Springfield, PA 19064<br />

(484) 472-7900 FAX: (484) 472-7961<br />

DESC: Restaurants & Take Out Foods<br />

CONTACT: Carabello, Paul J.<br />

Kelly Virtual Services<br />

1762 W. Baltimore Pike<br />

Lansdowne, PA 19050<br />

(800) 896-2801 FAX: (855) 516-7277<br />

DESC: Business Support Services<br />

CONTACT: Artis, Kelli<br />

Kershner Office Furniture Inc.<br />

600 Clark Ave.<br />

King <strong>of</strong> Prussia, PA 19406<br />

(610) 768-0200 FAX: (610) 768-0700<br />

DESC: Office Furniture<br />

CONTACT: Kershner, Joanne<br />

Lansdowne Scrubs & Uniforms<br />

5 N. Lansdowne Ave.<br />

Lansdowne, PA 19050<br />

(484) 461-3954<br />

DESC: Retail Stores<br />

CONTACT: Hardware, Haseen<br />

Marie Olivieri Russell M.D.<br />

Personal & Environmental Wellness<br />

5 Orchard Ln.<br />

Rose Valley, PA 19086<br />

(610) 960-8616<br />

DESC: Wellness<br />

CONTACT: Olivieri Russell MD, Marie<br />

Media Diner & Restaurant<br />

8 S. New Middletown Rd.<br />

Media, PA 19063<br />

(484) 442-8362<br />

DESC: Restaurants & Take Out Foods<br />

CONTACT: Kucuk, Michael<br />

Media Florist<br />

25 E. State St.<br />

Media, PA 19063<br />

(610) 565-7470 FAX: (610) 565-7173<br />

DESC: Florist<br />

CONTACT: Healy, Lisa<br />

Medifast Weight Control Center<br />

1001 Baltimore Pike, 9A<br />

Springfield, PA 19064<br />

(610) 544-2170 FAX: (610) 544-2179<br />

DESC: Wellness<br />

CONTACT: Jaworski, Rita<br />

Merrill Lynch<br />

2 Bala Plaza<br />

Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004<br />

(610) 668-6110 FAX: (610) 668-6141<br />

DESC: Financial Planning<br />

CONTACT: Buczkowski, David<br />

New York Life<br />

452 Old State Rd.<br />

Media, PA 19063<br />

(610) 420-1318<br />

DESC: Insurance (Agencies, Brokers & Carriers)<br />

CONTACT: Hurchalla, Jeff<br />

PHP Energy Solutions<br />

836 W. Cobbs Creek Pkwy.<br />

Yeadon, PA 19050<br />

(267) 765-9221 FAX:<br />

DESC: Home Inspection Services<br />

CONTACT: Purnell, Rodney<br />

Rigatoni's Pasta & Grill<br />

611 Chester Pike<br />

Prospect Park, PA 19076<br />

(484) 494-1816 FAX:<br />

DESC: Restaurants & Take Out Foods<br />

CONTACT: Mamalis, George<br />

Swarthmore Community Center<br />

P.O. Box 207<br />

Swarthmore, PA 19081<br />

(610) 328-5186 FAX:<br />

DESCRIPTION: Banquet Halls<br />

CONTACT: Garfinkel, Joel<br />

Last chance for your food drive items!<br />

Donate non-perishable dessert mixes at the<br />

chamber in support <strong>of</strong> City Team Ministries<br />

by November 10 Th .<br />

Take Shape for Life<br />

235 Haller Rd.<br />

Ridley Park, PA 19078-1320<br />

(610) 637-7752 FAX: (302) 654-4112<br />

DESCRIPTION: Wellness<br />

CONTACT: Combs, Kymberlie S.<br />

The Kitchin Allstate Agency<br />

1176 N. Middletown Rd.<br />

Media, PA 19063<br />

(610) 459-4450 FAX: (610) 459-4484<br />

DESC: Insurance (Agencies, Brokers & Carriers)<br />

CONTACT: Kitchin, Todd<br />

Tomorrow's Utilities, Inc.<br />

300 East Lancaster Avenue, Suite 115<br />

Wynnewood, PA 19096<br />

(484) 412-8752 FAX: (484) 412-8756<br />

DESC: Electric Power Generation, Transmission<br />

& Distribution<br />

CONTACT: Halligan, James B.<br />

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Foundation Sport<br />

Spectacular Tailgate<br />

Thursday, December 1st 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM<br />

Harrah's Chester Casino & Racetrack<br />

Endzone Sports Bar<br />

Come out to watch the Eagles play the Seahawks at 8:20 PM at Harrah's Endzone Sports<br />

Bar. The winner <strong>of</strong> the Sport Spectacular Raffle will be pulled at this event. Winner <strong>of</strong> the<br />

raffle will receive:<br />

★ 4 Phillies Tickets<br />

★ 4 Union Tickets<br />

★ 4 Sixers Tickets<br />

★ 4 Flyers Tickets<br />

★ 4 National Curling Championship Tickets (2/2012)<br />

Raffle tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25. Stop by the <strong>Chamber</strong> to get a raffle ticket today!<br />

Attendee: $25.00/each<br />

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November–December 2011


Calendar <strong>of</strong> Events<br />

November<br />

52 Wednesday Ambassador @ <strong>Chamber</strong> 8 AM<br />

2 Wednesday Member Orientation @ <strong>Chamber</strong> 12 PM<br />

4 Friday Business Resource Council @ <strong>Chamber</strong> 8 AM<br />

8 Tuesday Sales Culture @ Spring Valley 8 - 10 AM<br />

10 Thursday Food Drive Over<br />

10 Thursday Business After Hours @ Welcome House 5 - 7 PM<br />

14 Monday <strong>Chamber</strong> Box Pack @ City Team 9:30 - 11:30 AM, 1 - 3 PM<br />

16 Wednesday ACT 32 Seminar @ <strong>Chamber</strong> 8 - 9 AM<br />

17 Thursday Leadership Session Two 8 AM - 2 PM<br />

18 Friday Government Affairs Committee 8 AM<br />

18 Friday 125 Years Gala @ Drexelbrook<br />

29 Tuesday Knowledge @ Noon @ <strong>Chamber</strong> 11:30 AM - 1 PM<br />

December<br />

31 Thursday Women in Business @ Habitat 11:30 AM - 1 PM<br />

2 Friday Business Resource Council @ <strong>Chamber</strong> 8 AM<br />

7 Wednesday Ambassador @ <strong>Chamber</strong> 8 AM<br />

8 Thursday Holiday Party @ Allied Pixel 5:30 - 7:30 PM<br />

13 Tuesday Lunch with President @ Chubby Balboa's 11:30 AM - 1 PM<br />

15 Thursday Member Orientation @ <strong>Chamber</strong> 3 PM<br />

16 Friday Government Affairs Committee 8 AM<br />

January<br />

4 Wednesday Ambassadors Committee @ <strong>Chamber</strong> 8 AM<br />

6 Friday Business Resource Council @ <strong>Chamber</strong> 8 AM<br />

11 Wednesday C<strong>of</strong>fee Connection @ Careerlink 8 - 10 AM<br />

16 Monday HOLIDAY - <strong>Chamber</strong> Offices Closed<br />

20 Friday Government Affairs Committee @ <strong>Chamber</strong> 8 AM<br />

20 Friday <strong>Chamber</strong> Bowl @ Sproul Lanes 12 - 4 PM<br />

24 Tuesday Knowledge @ Noon 11:30 AM - 1 PM<br />

26 Thursday Speed Networking @ <strong>Chamber</strong> 10:30 AM - 12 PM<br />

31 Tuesday Women in Business @ Buca Di Beppo 11:30 AM - 1 PM<br />

<strong>Chamber</strong> Membership<br />

Orientation<br />

Wednesday, November 2nd<br />

12PM<br />

Thursday, December 15th<br />

3PM<br />

@ <strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> Office<br />

602 E. Baltimore Pike, 2nd Floor<br />

Media, PA 19063<br />

Luncheon with the<br />

<strong>Chamber</strong> President<br />

Tuesday, December 13th<br />

@ Chubby Balboa’s<br />

200 Town Centre Drive<br />

Ste. 17 - 21<br />

Glen Mills PA 19342<br />

Speed Networking<br />

Thursday, January 26th<br />

10:30 AM – 12 PM<br />

@ <strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> Office<br />

602 E. Baltimore Pike, 2nd Floor<br />

Media, PA 19063<br />

Women in Business Network<br />

Tuesday, January 31st<br />

11:30 AM - 1 PM<br />

@ Buca di Beppo<br />

260 E. Lancaster Ave<br />

Wynnewood, PA<br />

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<strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong><br />

602 East Baltimore Pike<br />

Media, PA 19063<br />

610.565.3677<br />

Fax 610.565.1606<br />

BUSINESS CONNECTIONS USPS666-750<br />

Business Connections is published bi-monthly six times a year as a Newsletter by the<br />

<strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong>, Media, Pennsylvania.<br />

Subscriptions are $9.00 per year, included in membership dues. 4.7% Advertisment.<br />

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Domenick Savino, CPCE<br />

Chairman <strong>of</strong> the Board/Hospitality & Tourism Liaison<br />

Drexelbrook Catering & Corporate Events Center<br />

Ralph Cicalese, Chair-Elect<br />

WSFS Bank<br />

Sam Cohen, Vice Chair, Small Business<br />

The Iron Shop<br />

Barbara Denczi, Vice-Chair, Membership<br />

Bryn Mawr Trust Company<br />

Donald W. Legreid, Vice Chair, Governance<br />

Crozer-Keystone Health System<br />

Bob Judge, Vice Chairman, Finance<br />

Exelon<br />

Frank Naylor, Vice Chair, Small Business<br />

TD Bank<br />

Pete Ricci, Vice Chair Marketing/Social Media<br />

Solstice Media<br />

William Ross, Vice Chairman, Government Affairs<br />

Aqua Pennsylvania<br />

Jim Byrne, Solicitor<br />

McNichol, Byrne & Matlawski, P.C.<br />

Roni Plousis, Ex-Officio<br />

Elko & Associates, Ltd.<br />

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2011 – 2012<br />

Periodical<br />

U.S. POSTAGE<br />

PAID<br />

Media, PA<br />

Frank Agovino, <strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>County</strong> Community College<br />

Manik Arora, Arora Engineers<br />

Kevin Broadhurst, Comcast Cable<br />

Ralph Brown, PECO<br />

Carl Cherkin, Philadelphia Union<br />

Kathy Connallen, Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital<br />

Tom Cozza, DNB First<br />

Donna DiPrinzio, Executive Health Resources<br />

Rene Donnard, Main Line Health System<br />

Hugo Immediato, Harrah's Chester Casino & Racetrack<br />

Obie Jones, Boeing<br />

Glenn McAllister, Widener University Small Business<br />

Development Center<br />

Gerry McConnell, MorganStanley SmithBarney<br />

Melody McHugh, Comfort Keepers<br />

John Powers, Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union<br />

Michael Ranck, Community YMCA <strong>of</strong> Eastern <strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />

Bill Shiley, Award Connection<br />

Bob Simpson, Brinker Simpson<br />

Jim Turner, Chester Economic Development Authority<br />

Ex-Officio<br />

November–December 2011

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