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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
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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 />
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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 />
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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