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Business Update | Fall 2015

FOR MORE THAN 55 YEARS, we have been “Minding Your Business” to help grow YOUR customer base in Collegeville, Trappe, Schwenksville, Limerick, Lower Frederick, Lower Providence, Perkiomen, Oaks, Skippack and Upper Providence.

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Welcome New Members 82015 Pfizer Business Expo 142015 PV Holiday Mixer 16

BUSINESS UPDATE

FALL 2015

309 Office FurnitureAdvanced Dentistry of CollegevilleAmbler Savings BankCostcoDr. Roger Tolley, D.D.SHarvard RealtyHefty HoundsKeenan, Ciccitto & AssociatesKelly Insurance Group

Krieder Health SolutionsPhamous Phil’s BBQ & CateringPMA Medical SpecialistsPope John Paul II High SchoolPrint Copy DesignStatefarm Insurance, Larry HoakThe Smile Specialists, Dr. David McSurdy, Dr. Sarah PavlowTR InsuranceUnivest Corporation

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2015 PV Chamber Night at The Reading Fightin Phils


The PV Stars Gala will recognize businesses and individuals that have made a positive impact on life in the Perkiomen Valley this year! Leaders from Montgomery, Northeast Chester and Southern Berks Counties will gather for an evening filled with networking, food, drinks, exhibitor showcase and awards ceremony.

Nominate today for the following categories:• Emerging Business of the Year• Small Business of the Year• Medium Business of the Year• Large Business of the Year• Business Star of the Year• Non-Profit of the Year• Distinguished Service Person• Humanitarian of the Year• Chamber Member of the Year

www.perkiomenvalleychamber.org

BOARD MEMBERSCathy McKeever Bond, Pezzano & Etze, PCBrian Dubas Pine Run ConstructionJustin Land Dow ChemicalAli Schaeffer-Lybacki First NiagaraMike Kelly Phoenixville HospitalDavid Binder PfizerLaura Schlegel Print Copy Design Solutions Jessica Lester Perkiomen Valley School DistrictLegal Counsel Thomas Keenan, Esq

Office StaffRenee Blomstrom Executive Director Emily Schaeffer Operations Manager Lori Kropp Event Assistant

PVCC ConsultantsBusiness Equipment XPO Business EquipmentIT Support Computer Troubleshooters

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OFFICERS OF THE BOARD

Chairman of the Board David Akers, LMS Solutions, Inc.

Past Chairman Patrick J. Kelly, Kelly Insurance Agency

Chairman-ElectCheryl Kreider, Kreider Health Solutions, LLC

Vice Chairman Kip Bilo, Kriebel Security/CzarStar

Secretary Carla Rinde, Ursinus College

Treasurer Matthew Baker, Maillie, LLP

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MANY THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS who provided 10,000 tickets which were distributed throughout the community.

Several sponsors threw out a ceremonial fi rst pitch as their names were announced and highlighted on the video screen at the game.

309 Offi ce Furniture

Advanced Dentistry of Collegeville

Ambler Savings Bank

Costco

Dr. Roger Tolley, D.D.S

Harvard Realty

Hefty Hounds

Keenan, Ciccitto & Associates

Kelly Insurance Group

Krieder Health Solutions

Phamous Phil’s BBQ & Catering

PMA Medical Specialists

Pope John Paul II High School

Print Copy Design

Statefarm Insurance, Larry Hoak

TR Insurance

Univest Corporation

The Smile Specialists,Dr. David McSurdy, Dr. Sarah Pavlow

032015 PV Chamber Night atThe Reading Fightin Phils

What a beautiful night for a ball game! PV Chamber members, clients, friends and family took over Reading’s First Energy Stadium on Wednesday, August 12th to watch the Reading Phillies challenge the Harrisburg Senators!


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610 E. Main Street Collegeville, PA 19426 (610) 409-3500

HOURSTuesday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturday - Sunday 12:00p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

ADMISSIONOur exhibitions and programs are always free, but contributions to support activities are always welcome.

UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS Running now thru December 23

Aftermath: Photographs by Joel Meyerowitz

Immediately after the harrowing events of September 11, 2001, the Ground Zero site in New York City was designated an active crime scene and closed off to reporters and photojournalists. Sensing the magnitude of the historical record about to be lost, internationally acclaimed landscape photographer Joel Meyerowitz fought for access to the site. Through a combination of tenacity, fortuitous personal connections, occasional subterfuge, and sheer will, Meyerowitz became the only photographer allowed to document the painful transformation of the World Trade Center site over time. For nine months he photographed “the Pile,” as the World Trade Center came to be known, and the courageous rescue personnel, police officers, firefighters, and construction workers leading the recovery efforts inside it. Aftermath: Photographs by Joel Meyerowitz presents fifty of the wrenching images from this moving historical document.

Tyger, Tyger: Lynn Chadwick and the Art of Now

A juxtaposition of the work of British sculptor Lynn Chadwick (1914–2003) with drawings, paintings, sculptures, and photographs made by a group of international contemporary artists. Though they are from different generations, these artists share focused thematic, stylistic, or conceptual motifs, such as an interest in mythology or ritual, the presence of hybrid-humanoid figures, and the meshing of geometric and organic forms. The exhibition borrows its title from the famous poem in William Blake’s Songs of Innocence and Experience, in which the majestic yet fearsome tiger is questioned about its origins and creator. Lynn Chadwick was part of the post-WWII generation of British sculptors known for their dramatic, welded iron works that combined often-figurative subjects with expres-sionistic abstraction. The Berman Museum has the distinction of holding more works by Chadwick in its collection—over 150 sculptures, more than any other institution in North America.

In July, fifty PV Chamber members networked while taking in the exhibits offered by The Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College. Named for the late philanthropists Philip and Muriel Berman, the Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College is regarded as one of the nation‘s finest small college art museums. The museum program is fully accredited by the American Association of Museums and houses over 4,000 paintings, prints, drawings, sculpture, decorative, and cultural objects representing a broad array of art historical genres. In addition, a spectacular collection of large-scale outdoor sculpture is integrated throughout the living and learning environment of the 170-acre campus, making it an ideal place to study, stroll and contemplate.

With over 30,000 visitors annually the museum has enriched the fabric of the community and redefined liberal learning at Ursinus College. Their mission is to foster an understanding of the place of the visual arts in lib-eral education and to serve as an accessible exhibition and education resource to the broader communities in the regional and Tri-state area.


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Steven Earhart, CLU, ChFC, CFP, MSFS, a managing Partner at DEVON FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC, is appointed Vice President of the National

Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors of Pennsylvania (NAIFA-PA). Steve has been on the Board of Directors for two years. Steve has also been appointed as Director of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors Greater Philadelphia (NAIFA-GP) where he has been on the Board of Directors for eleven years and is cur-rently a Director and Government Relations Chair as well as the Professional Development Co- Chair.

Cedric Sage, a Financial Representative for Devon Financial Partners and Founder of USAFrance Financials, was selected to be on the panel for NAIFA Greater Philadelphia’s 5th Annual Morning with the Rising Stars event in Plymouth Meeting. This event showcased the Philadelphia Region’s Top Financial Advisors selected from the leading firms. The panelists were nominated and selected based on NAIFA membership qualifications and overall production in their business.

Jim Boyd, CFP®, a Managing Partner with Devon Financial Partners, LLC, is appointed Secretary of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors Greater Philadelphia (NAIFA-GP). This is Jim’s fifth year on the Board. Mr. Boyd’s agency is affiliated with the Guardian Life Insurance Company of America.

TOMPKINS VIST BANK announced that Joseph Bergquist, of Lower Providence

Township, has joined the company as vice president, Commercial Banking Relationship Manager. In his role, he is responsible for providing conventional and SBA loans and other personalized banking solutions to business customers in the greater Philadelphia region.

With more than 15 years of experience in banking, Bergquist last served as a vice president at The Victory Bank. Bergquist holds a B.S. in Finance from St. Joseph’s University and an MBA from Widener University. He also graduated from the Stonier Gradu-ate School of Banking.

PENNY’S PIZZA’S reputation for deliciously, unique cornmeal crust with homemade sweet sauce has made our traditional upside-down, red-top pizzas locally famous

and our loyal fans would agree that our strombolis can’t be beat! We have been featured on VisitPhilly.com as one of the 25 best pizzas places in Philadelphia for traditional pies and have proudly been a fixture in the Limerick community for over forty years. This June, we opened our second location in Oaks and are very excited to offer our guests a dine-in experi-ence with seating both indoor and outdoor. We run special pro-mos on each locations’ FB pages and invite you to join us for lunch or dinner Thursday through Sunday from 11:00am-8:30pm at our new Oaks location or stop by for takeout Thursday through Sunday from 11:00am-8:30pm at our original Limerick location! Both Oaks and Limerick

locations also offer delivery and our full menu or online ordering is available on our website: www.gotcornmeal.com. Penny’s Pizza thanks the Limerick, Oaks and surrounding communities for all the love and support!

KINETIC PHYSICAL THERAPY presents The Adolescent Sports Medicine Program designed by physical therapists, athletic trainers, exercise physiologists, and ado-lescent sports medicine orthopedists aimed

at meeting the needs of adolescent athletes in our region. Each athlete receives a thorough, sport specific evaluation by an adolescent sports medicine physical therapist. Based on evaluation results, an individual pro-gram will be designed to improve movement patterns and address weaknesses, reduce injury risk, and enhance athletic performance. Treatment Pillars include: Patel-lofemoral Pain Syndrome, ACL Injury Prevention and Return to Sport Program, Post-Concussion Return to Sport Program. We hope to empower young athletes by improving confidence, awareness, general lifestyle, and habits through education of athletes, coaches, and parents as well as through close collaboration with referring physicians, athletic trainers, and other team members.

GETHRR is a nonprofit charitable 501(c)3 organization dedicated to impacting positive change in individuals,

families and organizations in need. By pooling the monthly donations of its members, Gethrrtransforms givings into large-scale, monthly charitable projects. Last spring, the Gethrr community was honored to provide financial aid for the surgical care for Emmett Strong, a 2-year suffering from the rare brain malformation Chiara and Hydrocephalus. “It is the beautiful hearts of strangers which has helped us through this,” said Emmett’s mom, “he united so many strangers in such a beautiful show of love and generosity.”

Founded in Perkiomen Valley, Gethrr’s charitable projects reach all throughout Pennsylvania and the United States, with a community of donors from across North America. For more information on Gethrr, and to find out how you can become a giving partner, visit gethrr.org.

Attention Employers: Find the next member of your team at URSINUS COLLEGE! Recruit exceptionally bright and talented liberal arts students and graduates

who will add value and make solid contributions to your organization. Whether you’re seeking a part-time or full-time employee or an intern to work in the fall, spring, or summer- contact Sharon Hansen at [email protected] or 610-409-3599 and let her help you Hire a Bear.

WALLACE SERVICES INC celebrates 50 years! Since 1965, they have been providing the Zieglerville and Boyertown area with expert electrical, heating, A/C,

and geothermal services. No job is too big or too small, and they stand behind any manufacturer warranty! The highly-skilled and dedicated team at Wallace Services Inc. continues to provide the professional


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customer service that founder Lawrence Wallace always strived for. You can trust that Wallace Services Inc. provides the best in quality customer service. Services include; electrical wiring, light or ceiling fan installation, geothermal heating installation, heating and A/C repairs, home generator installation services to fi t your unique needs!

PMA MEDICAL SPECIALISTS Welcomes New Primary Care Physician Sneh Patel, MD. Dr. Patel has joined the Physicians Network at PMA Medical Specialists after

completing her residency at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine in Kalamazoo, MI.

Dr. Patel is a Primary Care Physician board certifi ed in Family Practice Medicine, and is also certifi ed in Fundamental Critical Care Support; Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics; Pediatric Advanced Life Support; Neonatal Resuscitation Program; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support and Basic Life Support.

Dr. Patel grew up in Tanzania, Africa and moved to Eagleville, PA at the age of 13. She attended Wissahickon High School and Temple University, and after completing medical school in Michigan decided to move back to the area; anxious to serve the community that she calls home. She is fl uent in several languages including English, Hindi and Gujarati and in her spare time enjoys outdoor activities, bowling, going to the gym, paint-ing and cooking.

Sneh Patel, MD is currently accepting new patients at PMA Medical Specialists Phoenixville MOB II, located at 826 Main Street, Suite 100, Phoenixville, PA 19460. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Patel, please call 610-933-8484.

LMS SOLUTIONS, INC., one of the Philadelphia area’s top marketing agencies, is giving a free website package to one lucky Pennsylvania Non-Profi t organization.

The purpose is to provide one local non-profi t organiza-tion with a dynamic, cutting edge, interactive website that will properly represent the incredible service they provide. President and CEO David Akers says, “LMS Solutions is very proud of our continuous growth and would like to share our appreciation by giving back in the best way we know how. This is the third year in a row we’ve given away free website packages, and we plan on doing it every year.”

The free website will include design, build, hosting, and management (over a $3000 value). Previous recipients include Boyertown Auto Museum, Phoenixville Health Care Access and Perkiomen Valley School District Foundation.

The contest is open to all Pennsylvania Non-Profi ts, with the exception of religious and political non-profi t organizations. Applications can only be submitted by a representative of the organization. The submission deadline is 5pm on Tuesday, December 1st, 2015, and the winner will be

announced on Wednesday, December 9th. The giveaway is 100% No risk, no catch, and no purchase required. To enter your organization, visit: http://goo.gl/U29DXc.

Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce recognized MARKET STREET PRINT as its Business of the Year. The company offers a full range of

printing services including clothing, banners and signs, letterhead and brochures. Customers can order and design on-line via the company’s website. Although new technology is critical, explained owner Tim Kelly, Market Street Print still provides good old-fashioned service: “Staff members answer the phone, most of the time on the fi rst ring.”

December community events brought to you by COLLEGEVILLE ECONOMIC

DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION December 5: Holiday Happenings, Jingle Jog, Christmas Tree Lighting. From 2 to 6 p.m. at the Trail Parking Lot across from the Collegeville Diner. 5K race, Christmas bazaar, caroling, food and drink and visit from Santa.

December 6: Collegeville Area Holiday House Tour. Eight unique homes decorated for the holidays open their doors for tour goers from noon to 4 p.m., followed by a Reception and Silent Auction. Locations to be determined

December 15: Business and Residential Holiday Decorating Contest Judging. Enter this year’s decorating contest to be named the most festive business or home in Collegeville!

December 18: Holiday Happy Hour Open to the Community and presentation of the holiday decorating awards to busi-nesses and homeowners.

THE COLLEGEVILLE FIRE COMPANY is hopeful for your support as they are actively working a project to replace their antiquated fi re station. The current facility is over 60

years old and is in a perpetual state of costly repair. At times, it is even unsafe for to operate from. This project is long overdue and is many years in the making. Visit www.collegevillefi re.org to see a short video on the current conditions of the fi rehouse.

The Borough, and the Collegeville area as a whole, has seen incredible growth over the last 10-15 years. The Fire Company’s response area includes everything from major commercial campuses, large retail centers, senior living facilities, dormitories and classroom buildings at Ursinus College as well as numerous residential developments; with new construction happening constantly. It is time that the Collegeville Fire Company evolves with the area around us, which includes knocking down our current Station and replacing it with something that will allow us to safely and effectively continue providing fi rst class Fire/Rescue services to our diverse and ever growing response area. Donationscan be made at www.gofundme.com/collegevillefi re. Your support is greatly appreciated.


08Welcome New MembersADVERTISING & MEDIABCM Media Co, Inc.,Frank Boyd 309 W. Armstrong Drive, Fountainville 18923 215-766-2694 / F: 215-766-8197 [email protected] www.buckscountymag.com

AUCTIONEERSKamelot Auction HouseTim Zeigler 4700 Wissahickon Avenue, Suite 107 Philadelphia 19144 215-815-4983/ F:215-438-6992 [email protected] www.kamelotauctions.com

BANKFirst Niagara BankLindsay Psulkowski 401 Plymouth Road, Suite 600 Plymouth Meeting, 19462 610-832-1706 [email protected] www.firstniagara.com

UNIVEST Bank & Trust Co.Christine Schmidt 380 Water Loop Lane Collegeville, 19426 484-961-8190 www.univest.net

BUSINESS SERVICESMain Line Expo Tradeshow Set UpPatti Gallagher 780 Fifth Avenue, Suite 780 King of Prussia, PA 19406 610-265-6200 / F: 610-265-4606 [email protected] www.mainlineexpo.com

Merchant Pro Express Merchant ServicesTom Schmidt 673 Truman Court, Harleysville, PA 19438 610-955-1556 [email protected] www.merchantproexpress.com

CONSTRUCTION & CONTRACTORSMiddle Creek Roofing LLCTom Magee 5 Stump Road Newmanstown, 17073 717-949-2414 / F: 717-949-3836 [email protected] www.middlecreekroof.com

WJA LandscapingJeff Acosta 138 Pennypacker Road Collegeville, 19426 610-409-0685 [email protected] www.wjalandscaping.com

EDUCATIONCoventry Christian School Mark Niehls 699 N. Pleasantview Road Pottstown, 19464 610-326-3320 [email protected] www.coventrychristian.com

Collegewise—Princeton, NJVincent Valenzuela 353 Nassau Street, Suite 001 Princeton, NJ 08540 609-759-1106 [email protected]

INSURANCEThe Mike Budzius Farmers AgencyJeffrey Kozol 1000 Continental Drive, Suite 500 King of Prussia, 19406 484-447-6439 [email protected] www.farmersagent.com/mbudzius

NON-PROFIT ASSOCIATIONEastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Hemophilia FoundationCurt Krouse 14 East Sixth Street, 1st Floor Lansdale, 19446 215-393-3611 [email protected] www.hemophiliasupport.org

SECURITYSignal 88 Security of Greater PhiladelphiaSalvatore DeRose 8 Windward Court, Collegeville, 19426 610-489-1890 / F: 484-483-4954 [email protected] www.signal88.com

SPORTS, FITNESS & RECREATION9RoundJohn Martino 7 West Ridge Pike Limerick, PA 19468 484-238-8026 [email protected] www.9round.com/limerick


09Mixer at Madison Providence

In August PV Chamber members were invited to the new Madison Providence apartments where guests were able to network over food from Firebirds Wood Fired Grill while enjoying wine tastings from A’Dello Vineyard and Winery. Although originally planned as a poolside event they weather had other plans, Madison’s grand atrium offered a beautiful space to meet and greet guests.

Madison Providence offers modern apartment living in an ideal suburban setting, just minutes from Routes 422 and 29 in Collegeville, PA. Enjoy convenient access to the area’s major employment, entertainment and shopping centers including the nearby Providence Town Center. Experience luxury living with state-of-the-art amenities and beautifully designed 1 and 2 apartment homes. Located just minutes from Pfi zer and SEI, and a short drive away from GlaxoSmith-Kline affording an ideal location close to your professional needs.

Right: Corey Bowlin from Cruise and Fly Worldwide Travel and Kip Bilo of CzarStar/Kriebel Security grabbed a drink in the beautifully appointed clubhouse. Below: Lauren provided the crew from Larry Hoak’s Statefarm offi ce and Craig Security Solutions a tour of some of the 11 different fl oor models Madison offers.

550 Campus Drive, Collegeville, PA 19426P: (484) 891-1940 • F: (484) 971-5971

HOURSMonday - Friday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Sat: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm • Su: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pmwww.madisonprovidence.com


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For this September mixer the PV Chamber joined forces with the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce to welcome fi fty members to Salter’s Fireplace, Patio and Grill. With the largest selection of fi replace products & accessories & grills in the Philadelphia area chamber members were able to browse the showroom and preview Salter’s HOTTEST sale of the year. Salter’s has everything to create that ultimate indoor or outdoor living space!

3130 Ridge Pike, Eagleville, PA(610) 631-9372

HOURSMonday, Wednesday, Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.Saturday 10:00: a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

WHY SHOP SALTER’S? If you seek quality and beauty, Salter’s Fireplace Patio and Grill is a warm place to visit and shop.The “box” stores may offer similar looking products at lower prices but cannot provide the same quality, which means you end up spending more monet in the long run. Consider this:

Big Box Stores sell limited style selections and colors, as well as defi ne a “Limited Warranty” up to 5-7 years...

Salter’s only sells products with long-term durability anda wide selection of styles and colors for any taste includinga 15-year or more warranty. This equals long-term savings!

Big Box Stores employ sales people...Salter’s only employs customer service oriented sales people who are trained and educated to know all about fi replace, patio furniture and grill products we sell!

Big Box Stores sell inexpensive products built with cheaper, lower quality materials that may look high-end but over time show wear and tear...

Salter’s only carries quality products that are easily maintained and can withstand the test of time!

The Big Box Stores change their product lines each year which makes it diffi cult to add or replace pieces or products to your fi replace, patio furniture or grills...

At Salter’s, replacements and matched additions areALWAYS available!

DISTINCTIVE DESIGNS | QUALITY PRODUCTSEXPERIENCED DESIGNERS


JOSEPH V. PAWLOWSKIJoseph V. Pawlowski is Assistant Vice President of the West Norriton Branch Manager and spoke to some of the points that helped Harleysville Savings Bank get to their 100 year milestone.

VISION: “To be your trusted fi nancial partner”

MISSION STATEMENT: Harleysville Savings Bank’s mission is to create value for our customers, team members, stockholders and community by consistently providing an exceptional community banking experience.

CORE VALUES: Trust, fairness, teamwork, customer service, honesty and integrity.

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2301 West Main Street, Norristown, PA 19403Phone: (610) 631-9372 • FAX: 610.631.5449

LOBBY HOURSMon: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Tue: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Wed: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Thu: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Fri: 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.Sat: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

DRIVE UP HOURSMon: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Tue: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Wed: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Thu: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Fri: 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.Sat: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Perkiomen Valley & Montgomery County Chambers of Commerce helped Harleysville Savings Bank celebrate their 100th Anniversary with a September mixer! As members mingled over wonderful food and beverage we got a glimpse of how the Harleysville Savings Bank team works to build relationships in the communities it has

served for 100 years. Chartered by the State of Pennsylvania on February 16, 1915 Harleysville Savings is a wholly owned subsidiary of Harleysville Savings Financial Corporation. The Bank was founded as Harleysville Building and Loan Association by local entrepreneur Alvin Alderfer, and had no permanent offi ce. The Board of Directors met monthly to report deposit balances they helped to gather and to use the funds to grant mortgages to homeowners. The fi rst mortgage loan was in the amount of $700 on a property still used as a home at 555 N Main Street, Harleysville, PA. The fi rst President was Dr. V.Z. Keeler and the fi rst Corporate Secretary was Alvin C. Alderfer.

Bill Baird of Baird’s Catering cooked up some delicious food for the evening and complimented it with a beautiful spread of fresh fruits and brushetta. YUM!


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305 2nd Avenue, Collegeville, PA 19426(610) 489-1301 • (610) 489-1476

HOURSMonday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.Sunday 10:00: a.m. -6:00 p.m.

A morning mixer got our members to rise and shine for coffee and treats at AT&T | Car-Tel Communications in Collegeville. New member Tom Schmidt of Merchant Pro Express was the lucky winner of the mornings raffl e and took home a great baggie full of useful cell phone accessories! Everyone learned how to save money on their cell phone bills along with some great information on home security and automation! With AT&T Digital Life, you can now stay connected to your home from almost anywhere with 24/7 professionally monitored home security and automation from your smartphone, tablet, or PC. Secure your home, check in on the kids or pets, and adjust the thermostat on the go–enjoy more freedom, convenience, and fl exibility than ever before.

AT&T | Car-Tel Communications is proud to be a wireless leader in the Delaware Valley region. After more than 25 years of unparalleled service, they remain dedicated to being the Beyond Extraordinary AT&T Retailer for your family and business.


13PV Happenings

Jim Carmody: (610) 409-9800

Email: [email protected]: www.ctcollegeville.com

As the area’s offi cial partner with Google, LMS Solutions joined forces with the PV Chamber to provide free workshops to get businesses listed properly on Google. Consumers are searching online for busi-nesses everyday. Make sure they can fi nd you by adding your business information to Google Search and Maps. Watch the PV Chamber Events lisiting for more free workshops and let’s put our cities on the map!

Meridian Bank is pleased to announce that Evan Witmer has joined the Bank as Vice President, Retail Market Manager. In this position, Witmer will lead Meridian’s retail banking strategy and oversee the expansion of Meridian’s retail banking footprint. “We’re

thrilled that Evan has joined the Meridian team to lead our retail strategy,” said Meridian Bank CEO, Chris Annas. “His hybrid experience and expertise in both personal and business banking make him a tremendous asset for Meridian, and especially our customers, by offering trusted counsel and custom products and services.”

Headquartered in Malvern, Meridian Bank serves the Delaware Valley with a comprehensive array of banking services. In addition to a robust business banking platform, Meridian’s specialties include commercial and consumer real estate fi nancing, residential mortgages, investment and wealth management services, retail banking and electronic payments processing. Meridian operates 16 offi ces and employs over 300 team members throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.

Univest Bank and Trust Co. celebrated the grand opening of their newest fi nancial center at 380 Water Loop Drive in Providence Town Center in Collegeville. The 2,500 square-foot location is the second location to feature Univest’s redesigned banking experience that partners personal bankers with technology solutions. The integrated offi ce offers an array of fi nancial solutions including home loans, insurance, wealth management and investments.

The PV Chamber is proud to announce the formation of PV Men program! Chaired by Kip Bilo of CZARSTAR/KRIEBEL SECURITY

this group will be coming up with some great networking ideas for men only! Stay tuned for the next exciting event!


142015 Annual Pfi zer Business Expo

MANY THANKS TO ALL THE PEOPLETHAT MAKE THIS A SUCCESSFUL EVENT!

Pfi zer Security, Shipping and Receiving, Facilities, David Binder, Maureen Vinci-Patterson, Julie Hipple

Our Volunteers: Marco Motors, David Maris; Kelly InsuranceGroup, Lori Debald & Kevin Kessler; PVSD, Jessica Lester;Interface Financial Group, Bob Clark; Sysup Systems, Manuel Pena; Bond, Pezzano & Etze, Cathy McKeever; BJ Customer Interiors, Betty Jane Kutz

In October 95 businesses came together for our annual expo at the Pfi zer Campus in Collegeville. Vendors had the opportunity to showcase their business during this three hour event.

Be sure to visitwww.pvchamber.net and check out the post show coupon offers valid thru January 31, 2016.


152015 Annual Pfi zer Business Expo

EXHIBITING COMPANIES:

A&E Flooring

Greenfi eld of Perkiomen Valley

Phamous Phil‘s BBQ and Grille

Adam J. Weiss, DMD, PC

Hand & Stone Massageand Facial Spa

Phoenix Tax Consultants, LLC

Advanced Answering Service

Harleysville Savings Bank

Phoenixville Hospital

Advanced Dentistry of Collegeville

J.H. White Financial Services

Platinum First Realty

AVE by Korman Communities

Kalejta Financial Management

Play & Learn

Basement Waterproofi ng

Kamelot Auction House

PMA Medical Associates

Beacon of Life Chiropractic

Keenan, Ciccitto & Associates

Progressive Vision Institute

Brandywine Senior Living

Keller Williams Realty Group

PVCC

CDB Home Interior Design Services

Kelly Insurance Group

RE/MAX ACHIEVERS INC.

Centre for Healing Arts at Limerick

KinderCare Learning Center

Reshaping Nutrition

Century 21 Norris-Valley Forge

Kinetic Physical Therapy

River Crest Golf Club & Preserve

Chesterbrook Academy

Liberty Mutual - Barry Georgetti

Salter‘s Fireplace, Patio & Grill

Chestnut Knoll at Home

Limerick Chiropractic Center

Saving One‘s Sanity

Chiropractic Wellness Associates

Lindt Chocolate

Signal 88 Security

Cisick & Nester Insurance

Lisa‘s Home Pet Care

Spring Valley YMCA

Collegeville Medical Center

M.C. Weeks Inc

Statefarm Insurance, Hoak

Collegewise

Madison Providence

Staybridge Suites

Comfort Keepers

Main Line Expo

Sukonik Homes

Community Music School

Marciano Wealth Advisors

Swede Family Chiropractic

Comp-U-Ship

McAdam Financial Group

Take Shape for Life

Costco

McSurdy The Smile Specialists

The Eye Shoppe

Coventry Christian School

Merck Sharp & Dohme FCU

The Goddard School

Cruise and Fly Worldwide Travel

Middle Creek Roofi ng LLC

The Mike Budzius Farmers Insurance

David DiGiallorenzo DMD

Millennium Administrators

Tio Juan‘s Margaritas

Davinci‘s Pub

Motivational Marketing/PA Promo

Tompkins VIST Bank

Dirks Pest Management Specialist

Occupational Health

Univest Bank and Trust Co.

Eagle Eye Home Inspection Services

Oehlert Bros. Inc

Verizon Wireless

Eden Day Spa and Salon

Oliver Heating and Cooling

Wells Fargo Advisors

Edward Jones Investments

Party Center

WJA Landscaping

ERA Continental Realty Company

Patriot Pest Solutions

Wood Thru the Ages

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

Pediatric Dentistry of Collegeville

First Niagara Bank

Penn Liberty Bank

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Perkiomen Valley Chamber351 East Main StreetCollegeville, PA 19426610-489-6660www.PVchamber.net

Wednesday December 9, 2015 5:00 to 7:00pm

The PV Chamber requests you join us at our annual Holiday Mixer, a Thank You Tribute to the volunteers of the community. Invitations are sent to our clergy, police and fire depart-ments, emergency personnel, officials, the Montgomery County Commissioners and leg-islative leaders.

Please consider supporting this event—Sponsorhip Levels: Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze. Also, we are collecting Silent Auction Items/Gift Baskets (minimum value of $100) as well as Raffle/Door Prizes (value of $25)

All sponsors will be acknowledged in our Winter Business Update, the PV Chamber’s weekly email blasts, table displays at the event, post-event press releases and photos to social media.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR PFIZER EXPO RAFFLE WINNERS!Tamara AlexanderPVCC Fall flower arrangement

Rena JonesCentury 21 Michelle Mitchell fall arrangement

Elizabeth SpiesThe Eye Shoppe optical goodies bag

Johnny ChoiCollegewise complimentary meeting and Princeton Review items

Brandon GuffeyChesterbrook Academy kids activity basket

Rena Jones, Kathy GuntonCruise and Fly Worldwide Travel gift certificates

Julie Hipple$25 Gift Card to Copperfields, Courtesty of Cruise and Fly Worldwide Travel

Meg NormanFree Massage or Facial from Hand and Stone Royersford

Joanne KerrSaving One’s Sanity closet organization products

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