February news & updates

In February we are showcasing ... "We Love Our Members" month. We are here to serve and appreciate each and every one of you! Thank you for making the Poconos a great place to live, work and play. The Pocono Chamber team is committed to improving our region’s economic climate and quality of life in Monroe County by providing services, information and advocacy for our members and the community. So, how do we do this? By providing our members with the best support, benefits and networking opportunities! Partnering with like-minded organizations, planning awesome events throughout the year, and providing NO COST or very low cost marketing opportunities are all ways we work for our members. Throughout the month of February we may stop by your office to say "thanks" and share a business spotlight moment on FaceBook and Twitter! Watch out for specials during the month of February - enhance your business profile on the PCC website, check out the 2020 event calendar for networking and sponsorship opportunities to help get your word out! Marlyn

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Upcoming February Chamber Events February 3 - F irst Monday Mixer February 11 - Women in Business Luncheon: "Marketing Your Business: The Hidden Potential of Google My Business" February 13 - DNA Property Management Co. Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting February 15 - MTG Accounting Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening February 18 - Gordmans Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening February 27 - Coffee & Commerce: Social Media Marketing February 28 - Legislative Luncheon TO RSVP TODAY FOR ANY EVENT RESPOND TO THIS EMAIL , VISIT WWW.POCONOCHAMBER.ORG , OR CALL 570-421-4433

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February Committee Meetings Schedule February 4 - West End Committee Meeting February 5 - Bizzy Awards Planning Committee February 7 - Public Policy Council Meeting February 12 - Education Committee Meeting February 19 - LGBTQ Business Council Meeting February 19 - Digital Strategies Committee Meeting February 20 - Golf Committee Meeting February 26 - PLOT Committee Meeting February 27 - Women in Business Council Meeting

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Monroe County Update The Monroe County Commissioners, together with the Judiciary, are moving forward with plans to renovate, modernize and build an addition to the Monroe County Courthouse. The attached newsletter provides an overview of project goals, history and rationale along with information in the form of answers to questions we expect are of public interest. For more information, please visit: www.monroecountypa.gov/Dept/CourthouseProject .

Let Us Celebrate Your Business's Sucess With You! Big news!!! We are now offering Member Milestone Certificates for anniversaries in multiples of five (5, 10,15, 25, etc.). This is at no cost to you and is our way of thanking you for your membership! If you are celebrating one of these milestones in 2020, we want to hear from you! Email Liz with your business name, the year your business began, your milestone year, and a designated point of contact. We will create a certificate for you and we will bring it to your business so we can take a picture for our social media accounts and to share in our newsletters!

LEGISLATIVE LUNCHEON WHAT: Legislative Luncheon WHEN: Friday, February 28 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM WHERE: Mount Airy Casino Resort 312 Woodland Rd. Mount Pocono, PA HOW MUCH: Members: $30/ Individual & $300/ Table Future Members: $40/Individual & $400/ Table SPONSORSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE!

Important Pocono Chamber Updates SNOW POLICY: If the Stroudsburg Area School District is closed, all events and committee meetings are cancelled. If the Stroudsburg Area School District is delayed, all committee meetings will be cancelled. We will keep the membership posted if there is an event. **Updated will be posted on our official Pocono Chamber of Commerce Facebook Page** OFFICE UPDATE: Please be advised that our address is now 1004 W. Main St. Stroudsburg, PA 18360.

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