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Denise Burdge - Chairman of the Board
Joseph McDonald - First Vice Chairman
Jamie Keener- Second Vice Chairman
Daisy Gallagher - Treasurer
Larry Crimi - Secretary
Charles Niclaus - Assistant Secretary
Bob Hay - Past Chairman
Staff
Robert Phillips - President/CEO
Patricia Metzgar - Vice President, Operations/Development
Parviz Alasty - Vice President, Business Development/Government Affairs
Miriam Conway - Executive Assistant
Amber Richardson - Membership Director
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John Casella
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Larry Crimi
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January 2007 VOL. 36, NO.1
CHAMBER ELECTS NEW EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Denise Burdge of Pocono
Community Bank will
serve as PMCC's Chairman
of the Board for 2007.
From the Chairman ......................Pg. 2
Ribbon Cuttings............................Pg. 3
Members in the News..................Pg. 4
New Member Breakfast...............Pg. 8
Women in Business......................Pg. 9
The Pocono Mountains Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors elected the 2007
Executive Committee at its annual meeting on December 19, 2006 at the Chateau Resort &
Conference Center.
Denise Burdge of Pocono Community Bank will serve as PMCC's Chairman of the Board for
2007. She is joined by Joseph McDonald, Joseph McDonald, Jr., Esquire, P.C. as First Vice
Chair; Jamie Keener, Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc., Second Vice Chair; Daisy Gallagher,
Gallagher & Gallagher, Inc., Treasurer; Larry Crimi, PNC Bank, Secretary; Charles Niclaus,
Niclaus Engineering Corporation, Assistant Secretary; and Bob Hay, BOBHAY.Com, Past
Chairman.
Denise Burdge, Vice President at Pocono Community Bank, has been appointed to the newly
created position of Branch Administrator. In addition to overseeing the Sales and Service of
the branch system, Denise will oversee the Human Resource, Security, and Facilities functions.
Denise joined Pocono Community Bank in 2004 as Vice President/Commercial
Lending.
She is an active community member, currently serving as First Vice President of the Pocono Mountains Chamber of
Commerce and Immediate Past President for the Rotary Club of the Stroudsburgs. Past board positions include the
Monroe County Historical Society and Pocono Family YMCA.
The recipient of the the Pocono Mountains Chamber of Commerce 2001 ATHENA Award, and also received the Pocono
Builders Association Associate of the Year in 1995.
Ms. Burdge is a graduate of Wallenpaupack Area School District and has attended both Keystone College and Wilkes
University. Denise resides in Mt Pocono with her husband, Jeff Burdge and his sons, Jeffrey Jr., Bryan, and Adam. Denise
and Jeff also have a daughter, Jessica and a granddaughter, Eliyah.
The Chamber Staff would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year!

Pocono Mountains Chamber of Commerce IMPACT January 2007 Pocono Mountains Chamber of Commerce IMPACT January 2007
From the Chairman of the Board January 2007
Calendar of Events
Being involved with this Chamber can truly
be a life changing event. At least for me, it
is. Being the 2007 Chairman of the Board
is definitely a professional and personal
highlight for me. I have been very lucky to
work with some of the best community
leaders, all of which have been strong supporters
of this Chamber.
I would like to start by thanking Bob Hay and Bob Phillips for leading us
through a record breaking year in 2006. The increase in membership,
programs, and business-related activities was tremendous. Of course
Bob was supported by the most awesome staff in the world - Pat, Peter,
Miriam, Amber, and Georgia. On top of that, our executive committee
and chamber board, offer so much time and input that allows us to be
the "unified voice" that we are.
Our goals for 2007 are many. This chamber continues to take the lead
in the political arena. Not by being political, but by informing our members
of issues and bills that will directly impact them. This is not always
easy. Remembering that we have many sole owners and many large
businesses with thousands of employees our chamber has worked hard
to find the balance in representing everyone. This will continue to be a
main focus for us.
We will also continue to investigate ways to give back to our
members.Everyone has heard, probably more times that we can count;
you get out what you put into it. Meaning, of course, to get business out
of the chamber you need to be involved, attend meetings, and of course,
participate in events. And that is true. But, as a Chamber, that does not
mean our job is done. We are continuing to find ways for everyone to get
more "bang for their buck." One of the ways we can do this is to establish
Affinity Programs. This is not a quick process, but done properly,
everyone will benefit.
The other goal for 2007 is to give more space to our members and our
committees. With that being said, you won't see many articles from me.
What you will see is updates on committees - what's going on, when do
they meet and how can you help. Members - keep those press releases
coming. It's a great way to tell everyone what you are doing and what
you are about.
I'm looking forward to a great year and I thank everyone for their
involvement with the Pocono Mountains Chamber of Commerce.
West End Committee
Highlights and
Accomplishments
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Denise Burdge
Chairman of the Board
January 1….….New Member Breakfast
7:30 a.m. - Burnley Employment & Rehabilitation
Services - Snydersville
January 4….….Membership Committee
4:00 p.m. - PMCC
January 5….….Government Affairs Committee
8:00 a.m. - Best Western Pocono Inn - Stroudsburg
January 8….….Education Committee
12:00 noon - Monroe Career & Technical Institute -
Bartonsville
January 8….….Business Card Exchange
5:00 p.m. - Budget Inn & Suites - East Stroudsburg
January 9….….Women in Business Luncheon
12:00 noon - Best Western Pocono Inn - Stroudsburg
January 10….…Eeconomic Development/Transportation Committee
8:00 a.m. - PMCC
January 11….…Tech Task Force
4:00 p.m. - PMCC
January 12….…Leadership Pocono
8:00 a.m. - PMCC
January 16….…Small Business Development Committee
8:00 a.m. - PMCC
January 17….…HR Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - Best Western Pocono Inn - Stroudsburg
January 19….…Monthly Breakfast
7:30 a.m. - Best Western Pocono Inn - Stroudsburg
January 22….…West End Committee
8:00 a.m. - Western Pocono Community Library-
Brodheadsville
January 22….…Executive Committee
8:30 a.m. - PMCC
January 23….…Board of Directors
8:30 a.m. - Best Western Pocono Inn - Stroudsburg
January 24….…Women in Business Steering Committee
10:00 a.m. - PMCC
January 26….…Environmental Committee
8:00 a.m. - PMCC
TBA…...……… Expo Committee
TBA…...……… Quality of Life Committee
The West End Committee meets regularly to discuss issues affecting the West End Businesses.
The goals of the Pocono Mountains Chamber of Commerce West End Committee are Community
Involvement, Chamber Presence in the West End, Small Business Development, Commerce,
Traffic Problem on Route 209, and Infrastructure.
The West End Committee has conducted Transportation and Telecommunications Studies. They
are responsible for the State Police Satellite Office in Gilbert and they held their First Annual
Business Exhibit, hosted by the Western Pocono Community Library.
Members in the News continued from page 7
that early notification, early CPR, and early defibrillation are the keys to
patient survival. Several different training programs are available for
businesses and individuals and can be tailored to your specific needs.
Most training classes will be held at either the West End Fire Company
in Brodheadsville or the Polk Township Fire Company in Kresgeville,
however if your community group or business needs training, the 11
certified instructors can come to your location. For further information
regarding class availability, pricing, or locations contact Bruce Bisbing,
Administrator (570) 992-3257 or bbisbing@westendems.com.
WRH Assessments is pleased to announce that W. Ridgely Haines has
been selected to the Wilkes University Sovereign Center for Leadership
& Management Development Team of Experts. WRH Assessments provides
assessment tools that assist companies and organizations hire,
retain, and develop a high performance workforce. The mission of the
Sovereign Center is to facilitate the enhancement of leadership at all levels
within an organization, working to assess and expand an individual's
capacity to be effective in current and future leadership roles. Through
leadership training and development, the Center helps individuals and
organizations improve strategic thinking, broaden cross-functional
skills, and successfully adapt to an ever changing workforce environment.
For more information on WRH Assessments, visit: www.wrhassessments.com
or call: (570) 586-8268.
Women in Business Luncheon
The December Women in Business Holiday Luncheon, which was
sponsored by Pocono Manor Resort & Casino, was held at the Shawnee
Inn & Golf Resort. Everyone in attendance celebrated with carol singing
led by Ginny Kirkwood and participants also took part in the annual
holiday ornament exchange. Terry Burns of Pocono Personnel won the
50/50 which she donated back into the scholarship fund.
Members of the WIB Committee are shown from left to right as follows:
Danielle Jordan, Dr. Kim Filipkowski, Uli Klein, Catherine Schratt,
Cindy Papile, Ginny Magda
The January luncheon will be held at the Best Western Pocono Inn and
will be sponsored by Weichert Realtors Acclaim. The featured topic will
be "Yoga, A Way to Find Balance in 2007" and will be presented by Leslie
Underhill of Santosha on the Ridge.
For more information on upcoming WIB luncheons, to donate a door
prize, or to sponsor a luncheon, please contact Miriam Conway at (570)
421-4433.
Monthly Breakfast
The Monthly Breakfast, held on November 17, 2006 at the Best Western
Pocono Inn, was sponsored by Unity Bank. Ms. DeAna Susinskas has
been with New Jerseybased
Unity Bank for
four years. She talked
about SBA Lending.
Unity Bank is #5 in
New Jersey for SBA
Lending, #10 in New
York and #35 in the
Country. SBA Lending,
which shifted from the
government to banks,
offers an affordable
alternative to conven-
Picture from left to right: Mark Hodgson, Abigail
Gasper, DeAna Susinskas
tional methods of financing. Unity Bank offers several loan programs
through SBA such as: Commercial, 504 Loan and 7(a) Loans. You can
rely on Unity's Small Business Capital Group to tailor a loan program
that will fit your needs. For more information, contact Ms. Susinskas at
(570) 476-1931 or visit their web site at www.unitybank.com.
The Special Program was VNA/Hospice. Ms. Abigail Gasper, a Registered
Nurse, talked about Hospice Care. VNA/ Hospice offers home health,
pain management, and hospice care to Monroe County. Ms. Gasper
talked about the different levels of care and the Hospice House. The
Hospice House, an impatient, beautifully-appointed, family-friendly
medical facility for terminally ill patients and is a six bed unit, with a
home-like atmosphere, and private rooms. They are open 24 hours a
day, seven days a week. For more information contact VNA/Hospice at
(570) 421-5392 or visit their web site at www.vnahospiceofmc.org.
Membership Anniversaries
25 Years
Stone, Cyphers, DeAngelo & Hornberg
United Way of Monroe County
10 Years
Wal-mart Supercenter
Workforce Mortgage Association
5 Years
All Points Towing & Service Center
Close the Loop, LLC
Michael E. Gonsky, DDS
Rose Consulting
Zahra Pediatrics
Congratulations!
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The Quality of Life Committee’s
Annual Children's Christmas Party
The Pocono Mountains Chamber of Commerce Quality of Life Committee held
their Annual Children's Christmas Party on December 4, 2006 at the Salvation
Army for more than 90 underprivileged children. Although this party has been
an annual tradition for many years, Dr. Kimberly Filipkowski, Chair of the
Quality of Life Committee, admitted that prospects for this year's party seemed
bleak when the local Kentucky Fried Chicken, which usually provides the food,
closed for renovations. Fortunately, Leadership Pocono's Class of 2007 stepped
up to the plate.
Tom and Melissa Boyd of Metz Associates donated and prepared a complete
holiday dinner for the children and their guardians. Chris and Michele Paige
of Paige Capital Management agreed to buy toys for the children, and Chris,
who volunteered to be Santa, collected each child's wish list in person.
On Saturday, December 16th, volunteers from Leadership Pocono will help
Santa spread holiday cheer by distributing the toys to the Salvation Army
Citadel in East Stroudsburg. Each child will receive the toys they requested
from Santa during their visit with him on December 4th. Fellow class members
Lisa Hutchins, Christine Langlois, Eric Longenbach, Deborah Stewart,
and Tami Moffett helped locate, purchase, transport, wrap, and distribute the
gifts.
The Quality of Life Committee also held a Children's Shopping Spree in
November. Approximately 24 children from the Salvation Army were given
certificates to shop at Odd-Lot Outlet in Marshalls Creek, followed by a
trip to Dairy Queen for ice cream.
Holiday Mixer
The December Holiday Mixer was held at Geisinger Medical Group in
Mt. Pocono. It was fantastic to see so many Geisinger Physicians in
attendance. Along with the great hors d'oeuvres, everyone had the
opportunity to tour the facility and take home a token of Geisinger's
appreciation for attending.
New Member’s Breakfast
Beauty Street Salon, located on 13 Pocono Blvd. on Route 611 is a hair
and beauty supply store. They sell hair for weaving and braiding, wigs,
ponytails, and products to care for your hair. They are also associated with
the American Cancer Society. Stop by and see them today or give them a
call at (570) 895-4324.
Bourdeau Financial's Chuck Lehman specializes in mortgage financing.
They offer both first and second mortgages for purchases and refinancing.
They offer new construction loans and reverse mortgages for
people 62 and older. Contact Chuck today at (800) 291-7300.
Kensington Financial Services' Charles Waters offers full-service residential
mortgage brokerage. They offer extremely confidential and professional
mortgage services to assist their clients in their real estate needs
from application to closing. They specialize in communicating with their
clients to make their entire transaction enjoyable. Contact Charles today,
and let him start working for you. He can be reached at (570) 422-6923.
Our House Publications, LLC is a regional consumer home and leisure
magazine targeting the fastest growing counties in Pennsylvania, New
York, and New Jersey. The upscale magazine reaches Northeastern PA, primarily
Monroe, Pike, Wayne, and Carbon Counties. Give them a call today
at (570) 588-6433.
Studio Colette, Inc. is a photo studio that shoots special events including
weddings as well as portraits. They also have a vast selection of their
own original artwork for sale. Give them a call today at (570) 730-7251.
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Ribbon Cuttings
A Sound Strategy, Inc.
A Sound Strategy, Inc. recently held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in
honor of their newly expanded location. Their phone number is (888)
774-3065, and they are located at 701 Main Street, Suite 304. Visit them
on the Web today at www.asoundstrategy.com or give them a call and let
them design the perfect Web site for you and your company!
Budget Inn and Suites
Budget Inn and Suites held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for their newly
renovated location in East Stroudsburg. Call and book your stay today!
They are located at Exit 308 off of Interstate-80, and their phone number
is (570) 424-5451.
Buckwood Bistro
Buckwood Bistro recently held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in honor of
their brand new location. They are located just ten minutes from the
Delaware Water Gap at 84 Route 46 in New Jersey. Stop by and see them
today or visit them on the Web at www.BuckwoodBistro.net. If you would
like to give them a call, they can be reached at (908) 475-5777.
Four Corners Health and Fitness
Four Corners Health and Fitness recently held a Ribbon Cutting
Ceremony for their new location at 753 Phillips Street. Their phone
number is (570) 504-5522. Stop by and see them, and let them find
a fitness plan that is perfect for you.
Pocono Medical Center
Pocono Medical Center recently held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to
honor the completed renovations of their cafeteria. Pocono Medical
Center is located at 206 East Brown Street in East Stroudsburg. Stop
by and see their beautiful new cafeteria today!
Roal Electronics
Roal Electronics held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in honor of their
expansion location in Stroudsburg. Their phone number is (570) 421-
5750 and they are located at 701 Main Street, Suite 405. If you would
like to reach them on the Web they can be found at www.roalelectronics.com.
Give them a call today, and let them start working for you!
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Pocono Mountains Chamber of Commerce IMPACT January 2007
From the President Members in the News
As we begin a new year, the Pocono
Mountains Chamber of Commerce
Government Affairs Committee will be
focusing on key legislative priorities for
the membership. Three of these legislative
priorities are rapidly raising healthcare
costs, overly burdensome business
tax structure, and school property tax
reform.
The Chamber realizes that health care costs continue to rise at
unprecedented levels. Business owners need to be able to offer
affordable health care coverage for their employees and their families.
We will examine programs that could be beneficial in stabilizing
health care costs to both employers and employees. The second
priority is to reform our tax structure within the Commonwealth.
Pennsylvania's corporate tax laws are uncompetitive when compared
to other states. In order to stimulate economic development
and growth, we need to reform and reduce the taxes and regulations
that burden our businesses. The third priority is the school property
tax reform for Monroe County. There has been substantial debate
on how this can be implemented in our county and the Chamber
will take a positive role to adopt a fair and equitable method that
will help to reduce school property taxes for businesses and individuals.
There are other issues that the Chamber will undertake such as
environmental laws, infrastructure systems, economic development
programs, and workforce development. Our commitment is
to work with our elected officials to solve the issues that affect our
members and our community.
Robert Phillips, IOM
ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS!
Pocono Mountains Chamber of Commerce presents the
following workshops from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. to be
held at the Pocono Mountains Chamber of Commerce.
Friday, January 12, 2007
MARKETING
Friday, February 9, 2007
ACCOUNTING & LEGAL ASPECTS
OF A BUSINESS
Friday, March 9, 2007
FINANCIAL STRATEGIES TO PROTECT &
GROW YOUR BUSINESS
Friday, April 6, 2007
FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR
BUSINESS GROWTH
Call to Reserve Your Spot at (570) 421-4433
Coldwell Banker Phyllis Rubin Real Estate's Mark Banack, of
Canadensis, an agent in the East Stroudsburg office, has earned his
associate brokers license following completion of comprehensive criteria
including completed transactions, coursework, and examination.
Banack has been a Pocono area resident for more than 16 years and a
realtor since 2003. He is a member of the Pocono Mountains, Lehigh
Valley, and Pike County Associations of REALTORS. Banack is an accredited
buyer representative. Coldwell Banker Phyllis Rubin Real Estate has
eight offices located throughout the region and has been serving the
Pocono Mountains area for more than 25 years. For phone numbers or
more information, visit http://www.cbprre.com.
Core People Resources, LLC, a Wind Gap-based company, has been
approved by Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern
Pennsylvania for investment loan funding to support, customize and
market its Web-based human resources systems to small and mid-sized
companies. CPR received $149,623 in the latest funding round from
Ben Franklin. The company markets its Web-based HR system through
payroll companies, insurance brokers, chambers of commerce, and
other businesses and organizational partners. The system allows partners
to provide a value-added expert HR product to their clients to
streamline operations, ensure mandated compliance, and promote efficiency.
For more information on Core People Resources and its offerings,
visit: www.corepeopleresources.com or call (877) CPR-4BIZ.
East Stroudsburg University's 2007 Julianna V. Bolt Art Awards contest
winners were recently chosen by local community members from
more than 63 entries representing area high schools. Entries were
judged based on their ability to reflect some aspect of Dr. King's life or
philosophy of nonviolence, peace, justice, and equality. The art contest
is held in conjunction with the university's sponsorship of the annual
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Celebration Breakfast, scheduled for 8:00
a.m. Monday, January 15, 2007. 2007 marks the tenth anniversary of
the event which will feature a special performance excerpt of
"Celebrating the Dream," which is a collaboration of spoken word, theater,
and music that explores the legacy of Dr. King and the struggle for
civil rights. Tickets for the event are now on sale at ESU. The cost per
person is $30.00 or $7.00 for ESU students. All proceeds benefit the
Gertrude Mary Smith Boddie Scholarship Fund, which provides financial
assistance to undergraduate students of color at ESU. For more
information, call Tonya Williams at (570) 422-3019.
Community judges for the 2007 Julianna V. Bolt Art Contest discuss submissions
recently at East Stroudsburg University.
Judges are (from left): Lois Heckman, community volunteer; Danielle Memoli
and Jill Elizabeth, Liztech Jewelry; and Wayne Bolt, assistant general
manager of Fernwood Resort.
Pocono Mountains Chamber of Commerce IMPACT January 2007
East Stroudsburg University and Northampton Community College
nursing students recently were honored with scholarships presented to
them by Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania recently presented scholarships to
two local nursing students. Jessica Tini (fourth from left), a senior at East
Stroudsburg University who participated in Pocono Medical Center's Nurse
Extern program this summer, and David Schwartz (r), Northampton
Community College student, received the scholarships to assist with tuition,
books, and supplies. Also pictured (l to r) are Dolores Yundt, Inpatient
Nursing Services Director at Pocono Medical Center, Cindy Yevich with Blue
Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Suzanne Prestory, Chairperson,
Department of Nursing, East Stroudsburg University and Mary Jean Osborne,
Director of Nursing Programs at Northampton Community College.
LA Mortgage Services, Inc. President and CEO, Lori Rudalavage has
announced that the company has opened its fourth office, which is
located in Stroudsburg. LA Mortgage purchased the assets of Apple
Mortgage Services and will operate out of the former Apple Mortgage
location at 1271 N. 9th Street/Route 611 in Stroudsburg. Barbara
Jousse, formerly of Apple Mortgage, will be the Stroudsburg Branch
Manager for LA Mortgage Services. LA Mortgage Services founded in
2001 has office in Clarks Green, Hawley, Gouldsboro, and Stroudsburg.
Michael Baxter & Associates Commercial Real Estate and Property
Management has promoted Christina Schauer and Christopher Baj to new
positions. Schauer has been promoted to the position of Marketing
Coordinator. She will assist with advertising, day-to-day updates of properties
listed on the company's web site, and
assisting with the company's growing property
management division. Baj, CPA, who
has more than 20 years of business and
real estate development and management
experience, has been elevated to the posi-
Christina Schauer Christopher Baj
tion of Commercial Specialist and Property
Management Coordinator. In addition to
handling property listings and sales, he will coordinate the day-to-day operations
of the company's property management division. Michael Baxter &
Associates Commercial Real Estate is Northeastern Pennsylvania's only real
estate agency dealing exclusively in commercial property.
Pocono Healthy Communities Alliance
held its First Annual Monroe County National
Philanthropy Day. The event, held in the
Ballroom at Shawnee Inn was filled with
guests honoring those recognized as follows:
sanofi pasteur was honored as the
Outstanding Corporation; ESSA Foundation
was honored as the Outstanding
Foundation; and Lester G. Abeloff was honored
as the Outstanding Philanthropist.
National Philanthropy Day, which is celebrated each year during the
week of November 15th, was first celebrated in 1986. Hundreds of
events are held across the nation commemorating the daily contributions
made by individuals, corporations, foundations, and volunteers.
For additional information, call Maryanne Heeter at (570) 992-7992 or
(570) 242-3603.
Pocono Medical Center has re-opened their remodeled and expanded
cafeteria with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The reason for the
redesign of the space and menu was to offer more healthy choices for
their staff, visitors, and patients. The renovations include an enlarged
salad bar and a floor plan that allows an easier flow through the serving
area. "In order to efficiently serve our patients, visitors, and staff, we
needed to change the layout of our cafeteria," says Richard J. Henley,
President and CEO of Pocono Medical Center. "This new configuration
will allow for more choices and a better flow through the serving
process."
Pocono Medical Center (PMC) is pleased to announce the opening of
its new surgery center. All surgery patients can now enter PMC and be
admitted through the surgery center entrance, located in the Jordan
Pavilion. The space once occupied by the Mattioli Emergency Center
has been renovated to include a new reception area and same-day surgery
facilities. "This is another important step for Pocono Medical
Center as we transition from a community hospital to a regional medical
center," says Richard J. Henley, President and CEO of Pocono
Medical Center. The 11 new, state-of-the-art suites, including eight general
rooms, two cardiac rooms, and a cystoscopy room, are part of the
$53 million new wing expansion that has opened in phases this year.
Each suite features state-of-the-art imaging and monitoring equipment
and the design of the rooms, with equipment mounted from the ceilings,
incorporates the latest innovations in hospital design. The surgery
scheduling office may be reached at (570) 476-3402.
RGB Custom Home Builders is proud to announce that they are celebrating
20 years in business. RGB Owner, Bob Brown, strives to build
homes to the utmost quality. He has an insatiable quest to find the best
products and best methods to build homes. RGB's customer satisfaction
rate far exceeds industry norms, maintaining close to a perfect
100% customer satisfaction. During the past 20 years RGB Custom
Home Builders has seen many changes and developments in the building
industry yet has stood by their commitment to build quality homes.
The satisfied customer base has made referrals RGB's number one
source of new business. As the recent winner of 13 Pocono Builder
Association Awards, it is easy to understand why people are choosing
RGB Custom Home Builders. Twenty years of honesty, knowledge, and
experience has lead RGB to the top of its class. RGB is proud to proclaim
they are "A Builder to Believe In."
The Shepherd's Maternity House will host its 5th Annual Valentine
Charity Ball on February 10th, 2007 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at
Ridgecrest at Stroudsmoor Country Inn in Stroudsburg. For more information
or to make a reservation, call (570) 476-1428.
West End Advanced Life Support (WEALS) has initiated a community
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training program for residents
of Monroe County. This training program was spearheaded by the
officers of WEALS in conjunction with recommendations from the
American Heart Association's (AHA) "chain of survival" which indicates
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Lester G. Abeloff and
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Welcome New Members
The following new members are not listed in the 2006 Membership Directory & Buyer’s Guide. Please be sure to add this page to
your copy of the Directory.
B.C. Builders
Mark Brown
RR#8 Box 8745
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(908)783-0350
(570)223-1698
mclmr@ptd.net
BUILDERS-REMODELERS
Beauty Street
Mia Woolley or Emile Woolley
13 Pocono Boulevard
Mt. Pocono, PA 18344
(570) 243-7983
(570) 243-7983
beautystreet@verizon.net
BEAUTY SUPPLIES
Bourdeau Financial
Charles Lehmann
36 Murphy Lane
Kunkletown, PA 18058
(570) 242-2908
(610) 882-1547
clehmann@bourdeaufinancial.com
www.bourdeaufinancial.com
MORTGAGES
Buckwood Bistro
Sylvana Todeschini
84 Route 46 East
Delaware, NJ 07833
(908) 475-5777
(908) 475-1114
buckwoodbistro@earthlink.net
www.buckwoodbistro.net
RESTAURANTS
Custom Home Remodeling
Robert M. Naples Jr. or Anthony Todisco
290 Rainbow Trail
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
(570) 872-7893
(570) 992-1343
info@customhremodeling.com
www.customhremodeling.com
CONSTRUCTION
For Your Health Medical Supply
Tone Hellstrom
PO Box 194
Marshalls Creek, PA 18335
(570) 223-4191
(570) 223-2745
foryourhealthmedical@yahoo.com
www.foryourhealthmedical.com
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
Freedom Home Mortgage
Robert Gleeson or Barbara Williams
806 Monroe Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
(570) 421-4040
(570) 421-4083
gator@ptd.net or bwilliams@fjmtgpa.com
MORTGAGES
Lang's Cleaning Service
Rick or Amy Lang
100 Bunny Trail Road
Bangor, PA 18013
(610) 588-7039
(610) 588-7039
langscleaning@enter.net
CLEANING - COMMERCIAL
Merle Norman Cosmetics
Neeru Chopra
733 Main Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
(570) 424-8979
neeruchopra57@hotmail.com
www.merlenorman.com
COSMETICS
Our House Publications
Leticia Leizens
PO Box 1226
Bushkill, PA 18324
(570) 588-9700
(570) 588-6433
tish@ourhousepublications.com
www.ourhousemagonline.com
PUBLICATIONS
Pure Energy Technology Corporation
David W. Bonser
PO Box 555
Saylorsburg, PA 18353
(570) 856-4320
ENGINEERING, R&D PATENT NEW TECH-
NOLOGY
Rob Associates
Garry Rob
PO Box 340
Pocono Pines, PA 18350
(610) 517-1252
grobb@epix.net
MANUFACTURING-APPAREL and
FOOTWEAR
Stealth Electric, LLC.
Luis Solomon
258 Big Ridge Drive
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 223-7250
stealth2003luis@aol.com
CONTRACTORS-ELECTRICAL
Studio Colette, Inc.
Joe Campagna
1203 Turkey Hill Road
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
(570) 992-6382
joecampagna@mac.com
www.studiocoletteonline.com
PHOTOGRAPHERS & FINE ART PRINTS
Teicher Organization - Mystic Pines
Ryan Teicher
758 State Highway 18
East Brunswick, NJ 18350
(732) 698-2655
(732) 698-2661
rteicher@teicherorg.com
www.teicherorg.com
REAL ESTATE-DEVELOPMENT & CON-
STRUCTION
Teicher Organizations - Lehmans Pointe
Ryan Teicher
758 State Highway 18
East Brunswick, NJ 18350
(732) 698-2655
(732) 698-2661
rteicher@teicherorg.com
www.teicherorg.com
REAL ESTATE-DEVELOPMENT & CON-
STRUCTION
Toussaint Investments, LLC
Marie-Claire Toussaint or Claude Toussaint
714 Blue Mountain Lake
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 422-1231
(570) 422-1198
toussaint_investments@yahoo.com
REAL ESTATE-DEVELOPMENT & CON-
STRUCTION
West End Advanced Life Support
Bruce Bisbing
PO Box 296
Saylorsburg, PA 18353
(570) 992-3257
(570) 992-8337
bbisbing@westendems.com
www.westendems.com
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
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