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Friday, October 9, 2020
10:00AM - 11:00AM
PV Chamber [Virtual] Business Book Club
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ALL WELCOME TO ATTEND!
We are excited to re-start the PV Chamber Business Book Club! What have you been reading this year? Please join us in October for an open discussion about what you've been reading since the pandemic started, what's on your list to read next and all other things (podcasts, movies/documentaries, publications, etc.) that you think other business professionals might enjoy.
At the October meeting, we'll also select a short, uplifting book to review at our next meeting on December 11th.
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Thursday, October 22, 2020
4:30PM - 5:30PM
PV Men [Virtual] Happy Hour
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Join the fellas for our FIRST Virtual PV Men Happy Hour Event! Enjoy great conversation and networking from the comforts of your home or office. This is a free event, however donations are gladly accepted |
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PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED to receive meeting link |
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October 29, 2020
12:00pm - 1:00pm
[Virtual] Business Roundtable
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Join us for an interactive discussion and sharing of best practices among other business owners and key decision makers, right from the comforts of your home or office.
Discussion Topic: Holiday Planning
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, holidays, special events, and celebrations have changed dramatically. How will this impact holiday plans with employees, co-workers, clients, family and friends this year? Share ideas of holiday gift giving for clients/employees; holiday schedules; travel restrictions, etc.
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PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED |
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A Message From The Chamber Office |
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Dear Chamber Members and Friends,
I hope this email finds you well. I have several exciting updates to share with you this afternoon.
On October 1st, 2020, the Alliance of Montgomery County Chambers of Commerce (AMCCC) was announced. The mission of the Alliance is to provide a vehicle for open dialogue on current and emerging issues, to establish a forum for ongoing communication with elected officials on business-related topics, and to leverage a collective voice for business advocacy when deemed appropriate. Since the start of the pandemic, chamber executives throughout the State were participating in county, regional and state-wide calls on behalf of our member organizations. These calls provided an opportunity to share information, identify business challenges, collaborate on advocacy efforts and initiatives to support our businesses and community. Ten Chambers shared the belief that through collaboration, we could provide additional benefits to small businesses in the County. Members of the Alliance include the chambers of Perkiomen Valley, Spring Ford, Tri-County, Upper Perkiomen, Montgomery County, Indian Valley, Norristown, Eastern Montgomery County, Greater Montgomery County and Hatfield. Read Press Release here
Through a partnership with Montgomery County Commerce Department and Office of Public Health, the first initiative for the Alliance will be the distribution of no-cost PPE kits to small businesses. The kits will include masks, thermometer, face shields, sanitizer and other crucial COVID-19 mitigation and protection equipment. The distribution of kits will begin later next week and be allocated for businesses with 50 or fewer employees. Read County Press Release here. Follow the Chamber's FaceBook page and COVID-19 Resource Hub for timely updates.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Stay safe and healthy,
Renee Blomstrom
Executive Director
610-489-6660
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Fresh made ice cream, milkshakes, smoothies, Handel Pops and more! Stop in for a delicious treat!
Now Open! 1-on-1 assisted stretching by certified professionals to improve flexibility, enhance movement, reduce pain and improve quality of life
Inspirational youth development track and field program
Free USATF Membership for each joining member
Member-2-Member Offer: Free Market Analysis of Your Home!
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The following organizations joined the PV Chamber this past year!
Click on a business name for more information.
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Mary Allen - Kelly Williams Realty
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All Current PV Chamber Members can be found in the Directory on our Website |
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PV Chamber COVID-19 Resource Hub |
Bookmark the PV Chamber's COVID-19 Resource Hub for up-to-date information for business owners, employers and residents.
- County, State and Federal Resource Links
- Member-to-Member Resources
- Webinars & Recordings
- Brighter Side
- Event News
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Montgomery County Resource Hubs |
Montgomery County COVID-19 Daily Press Releases can be viewed here. |
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Zooming Around the 24th District |
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Senator Bob Mensch presents Zooming Around the 24th District, a series of virtual meetings with local businesses and organizations to discuss the experiences they have had during the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal of these meetings is for businesses to stay in touch with their communities, and for us to spread the word about some of the challenges facing our local businesses during this time. Watch the meetings here: https://www.senatormensch.com/zooming-around-the-24th-district/
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PA Chamber of Business & Industry |
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Bringing PA Back is an initiative of the PA Chamber to help businesses re-open prepared and stronger. The site contains resources to help prepare your workplace, welcome back employees and customers. |
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PA 30 Day Fund , provides forgivable loans for Pennsylvania-based small businesses and is eager to see an increase in applications from eligible small businesses in Montgomery County, particularly in applications from eligible minority and/or women owned businesses. The forgivable loan is intended to provide immediate financial assistance (within maximum 3 days).
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Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
Self-employed, independent contractors, gig workers, and others not eligible for regular unemployment compensation can begin filing claims for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA). File Here
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Beginning on Monday, September 21, restaurants that self-certify cononavirus safety efforts operate at 50 percent capacity, per updated guidance. This news is welcomed by the restaurant industry with mixed reaction over confusion about the certification procedure and new restriction to cease alcohol sales at 10pm.
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As you are recovering from the businesses shut downs, this is an opportunity to rebrand and polish your new image. Let us know if you have any photography needs. We have implemented contactless protocols to keep you, your staff and family safe. Contact us for more info: https://www.scilliaphotography.com/contact
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Columbia Cottage
At Columbia Cottage, each person’s role is more than just a job. Everyone is a part of something bigger: providing a safe, warm environment for our residents to age in place with dignity. Positions available:
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Homemaker/Medication Technician (Day Shift PT and Evening Shift PT)
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Part-time cook, shifts vary; approximately 40 hours biweekly
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Resident Wellness Director (RN/LPN Charge Nurse); Evening shift; full-time - $2,000 sign on Bonus!
All positions have weekend obligation unless specified otherwise.
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Part-time Teller positions available at the 1889 E. Ridge Pike, Royersford branch location - Join your local community bank Team!
Previous Bank teller or CSR experience desired; prior cash handling experience considered. Candidates must have strong customer service focus, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and computer/systems aptitude.
Indicate your interest and send resumes by email to: [email protected] or by fax to: 215-513-9393
EOE m/f/d/v
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Signarama Limerick
Full Time positions including fabrication, assembly and installation of signs and vinyl graphics. Send resume to [email protected].
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Medical billing office is seeking FT experienced candidates in Payment Posting/Bank Reconciliation. Qualified candidates should have at least 2-3 years' experience in a medical billing office setting. To learn more and apply, view job listing on PMA Medical Specialists Facebook page.
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A&E Flooring
Installation: A&E Flooring is always looking to add installation teams that can offer a customer-first experience as well as genuine quality installations. Please send resumes to [email protected]
Retail Sales Associate: A&E Flooring is currently looking to hire a retail sales associate to work in the showroom. Our Ideal candidate is someone who puts the customer first and is friendly and outgoing. Strong computer skills are a must. Flooring experience is a plus but not a requirement. Please send resumes to [email protected].
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Kimberton Whole Foods is looking for people who love food, care for the earth and enjoy building relationships with fellow team members and customers. At Kimberton Whole Foods we strive to create an environment where work is engaging and meaningful. Availability on weekends is required. Please note, we do not hire seasonal positions. To learn more and view positions, visit www.kimbertonwholefoods.com/career-opportunities/
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First Financial Group - Philadelphia is looking to recruit Financial Representatives who have an entrepreneurial spirit and who are passionate about helping people live better financial lives. If you’re coming from a financial services background, we can help you take it to the next level. But, it doesn’t matter to us what your background is, as long as you have an entrepreneurial spirit, a passion for helping people, are self-motivated, and have character and integrity. First Financial Group Philadelphia is located in the heart of King of Prussia and provides the training, structure, and support to help you create financial security for your clients, while creating a better life for you and your family. Please contact Steven D. Earhart, President (FFG PA, NJ, DE), at [email protected], or by phone at 610-293-8330.
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Touching Hearts at Home is seeking Part-Time Employed In-Home Caregivers to provide one-on-one care for the elderly and disabled. We are a RAPIDLY growing home care agency and are looking for dedicated and compassionate Caregivers with a true calling to help others! Our Caregivers provide individuals with extra support to keep up with life's daily tasks. We value our clients AND those that serve alongside us! Our goal is to give our Caregivers the support, training, and confidence they need in order to be successful. Our territory spans across all of Montgomery County. Call 484-854-9300
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Dirk's Pest Management Specialists |
Purpose: To effectively and efficiently maintain a high level of organization within the office.
Responsibilities will include:
Schedule Routes/appointments; Generate daily route sheets/ work orders and invoices; Coordinate, scheduling and mailing termite renewal notices; Answer phones (with a smile); Enter all new customers / update current customer account information into the computer; Initiate and maintain customer accounts which include follow up; Communicate with technicians and sales staff of any changes to their work schedules and/or work; Add weekly Dirks Pest Management Specialist Facebook status; Responsible for account functions, including but not limited to accounts payable and accounts receivable; Issued Proposals for Termite Renewals/Service Plans
Must be a TEAM PLAYER- work as a competent member of the team and willingly provide back-up support for co-workers when appropriate and actively support team goals; The ability to self-start and work independently. Must be proactive!
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Household Hazardous Wast Collection
October 25
Sunday, October 25, 2020 @ Lower Merion Transfer Station, 1300 N. Woodbine Ave, Penn Valley
Please visit MontcoPARecycles.org, email [email protected], or call the recycling line at 610-278-3618. Please do not contact the host sites, as they are not affiliated with the events. In case of severe weather, call 610-278-3618, option 6 for event status. Free residential collection events are held outdoors from 9am - 3pm.
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Collegeville Food Drive
September 23rd - October 31st
The Collegeville Borough Police Department is collecting
non-perishable food items in support of Montgomery County Children & Youth Services for Thanksgiving Dinners for families in financial hardship.
Suggested items are:
Canned green beans, Canned corn,Canned sweet potatoes/yams, Canned turkey gravy, Canned cranberry sauce, Boxed instant mashed potatoes, Biscuit/corn bread mix, Boxed or bagged stuffing mix, Boxed dessert mixes
Also needed are Giant Gift cards from $10 to $15, to be used by the families to purchase a turkey.
Drop off donations at Collegeville Borough Municipal Bldg, 491 E. Main St, Collegeville between 9am - 4pm Mon - Fri
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Toasting Trappe
October 17 @ 6pm
Zoom
Autumn is the perfect time to explore local history while sampling new drinks with friends! A live Zoom Trappe Tour and Tasting Experience on Saturday, October 17 at 6:00 p.m.
Trappe experts will virtually walk you through three historic buildings while discussing their histories and the changes to come. Brew Masters and representatives from local breweries will also discuss their brands, flavors, and inspiration in real-time as you sample from the event bag.
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Home Tutoring Services
With schools now resorting to virtual classrooms, are you worried about your child falling behind in their math? Even if schools are closed until the end of the school-year, LEARNING CAN'T STOP!
We are here to help! Discover how we can provide face-to-face interactive math instruction and meet your child's math needs with Mathnasium @Home.
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2020 Tax Strategy workshop
October 15, 2020
Managing your taxes efficiently involves a clear understanding of the tax code. To help you prepare for the year ahead, you are invited to join Dean Fox,ChFC®, President of Kalejta Financial Management, and Joseph Lowe, CPA of Lowe and Associates PC., for a live presentation focused on Tax Strategies for 2020.
Bring your questions… this is a great opportunity to gather helpful information.
All are welcome--invite a friend!
This is an educational presentation for consumers, there is a $25 cost to attendees, which is collected by the high school upon registering on their website, and then donated to the PV special needs programs.
Kalejta Financial Management doesn’t collect the fee or receive any income from this workshop.
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Businesses are invited to participate in
Drive-In Health Fair
October 12th -16th, 26th and 27th
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Join PMA Medical Specialists, the TriCounty Active Adult Center, State Representative Joe Ciresi, and many other local business leaders in promoting health and wellness to area residents. The event is free to the public, however there is a nominal fee for vendors which covers the cost of advertising and re-useable shopping bags.
we have space for approximately 100 businesses and anticipate giving away 500 re-useable shopping bags, filled with promotional materials and giveaways.
Attendees will drive to one of the convenient locations listed below and pull-up to Health Fair booth. asked volunteers will apprach the vehicle and hand out the goodies and information for a contactless pick-up.
Business Registration deadline is September 28, 2020, including fee. Registration may be submitted to [email protected].
Questions please call Leann Shultz 610-761-0746.
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NEW Escape Room "Among Thieves" is OPEN!
Our new escape room "Among Thieves" is NOW AVAILABLE for booking! We have worked very hard to build an escape room we think you all will love and we are so excited to show you!
All private bookings - no matter how many players!
Escape Trappe,130 W. Main Street, Trappe. 610-489-3877.
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Troubles End Brewing introduces outdoor dining and beer garden! Seating is on a first come first serve basis. Indoor seating is also available. Indoor dining reservations will be encouraged while we are under capacity restrictions, but walk ins are welcomed, for the time being we will be handling all reservations over the phone.
Please call 484-902-8076 - we will be taking reservations up to 7 days in advance.
Troubles End Brewing, 50 W. Third Street, Ste 310, Collegeville.
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Return to Worksite Survey
As companies and government entities continue to navigate through the pandemic, GVF is asking for your help to complete this brief survey (less than 3 minutes) to help us better plan for our regions commuting patterns.
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Phoenixville Hospital Recognizes Sepsis Awareness Month
Phoenixville Hospital – Tower Health joins healthcare organizations around the world in recognizing "Sepsis Awareness Month.” Sepsis is the body’s overwhelming and life-threatening response to an infection. For reasons that are not well-understood, sepsis develops when an individual’s immune system suddenly stops fighting an infection and instead fuels it. When a person is septic, the body releases immune chemicals into the blood. These chemicals trigger widespread inflammation, which can impair blood flow and lead to tissue damage, organ failure, or death. Sepsis
“When it comes to sepsis, it’s all about TIME – Temperature, Infection, Mental Decline, Extremely ill,” said Amit Gangoli, MD, Medical Director of Infectious Diseases at Phoenixville Hospital. “If you know the signs, you can get to a hospital in time to save a life. Sepsis is a medical emergency and takes more lives than prostate cancer, breast cancer and HIV/AIDS combined.”
Tower Health offers a connected network of 2,200 physicians, specialists, and providers across more than 230 convenient locations. For more information, visit towerhealth.org.
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Collection site for Daily Bread Food Pantry
S&B Event Concepts and Catering, located at 25 Bridge Street, Collegeville, remains a donation location for the Daily Bread Community Food Pantry. As children head back to (virtual) classrooms, many are in need of school supplies, including notebooks, markers, highlighters, backpacks, calculators, pencils, pens, etc. Feel free to call Sodiah Thomas for details 267-263-2616.
Thank you in advance for supporting our community in need.
CURRENT NEEDS:
Any canned meat, cereal, juice, tomato products, spaghetti sauce, juice, jelly, and canned pastas. We also need personal care items: baby wipes, bars of soap, laundry/dish soap, tissues, and any cleaning products. For many of our families your donations are a lifeline. If they do not get it here they must go without! Thank you everyone for your kindness and support!
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Ursinus College Offering Business Assistance During COVID-19
During this unprecedented time, Ursinus College is committed to supporting the local community. We recognize that, while these are difficult times for many, small and medium sized businesses are uniquely affected by the quarantine.
Ursinus students seeking remote/virtual work opportunities can assist you with promoting your business, advertising your services, redesigning a business plan, driving commerce, promoting or building online platforms, and more. We believe this will not only help local businesses, but also provide learning and practical opportunities for our students. Possible projects may include: social media and online marketing, website building, payment processing, writing a business plan, and researching assistance for loans.
Please fill out this form with as much details as possible to indicate your interest. We will review the submission within 2 business days. Appropriate opportunities will be shared with our students within 5 business days or less. While we hope you will receive interest from our students, we cannot guarantee applications. Please note that Ursinus College reserves the right to determine the eligibility of a posting and to delete postings deemed unsuitable for our students.
Ursinus College values our local business partners and hopes to play a role in navigating through these difficult times. Please email Olivia Correll, Assistant Director for Employer Engagement, at [email protected], with questions or for additional information.
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Montgomery County Updates |
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Montco Strong Non-Profit Resiliency and Restoration Grant Program
To provide 501(c)(3) entities with financial support so they remain resilient as employers and stakeholders in our communities due to the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 global pandemic and to ensure 501(c)(3)s are able to be active participants in the restoration of the wellbeing and the livelihood of our residents, communities, and County.
· Up to $5,000,000 in Federal CARES Act monies allocated to Montgomery County are being made available for this program
· The application window will open September 29, 2020 and close October 1, 2020
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Montco Invites Your Feedback for New Study Focused on
Six Important County Corridors
If you drive, walk, bike, work, or live near Easton Road, Butler Pike, Germantown Pike, Sumneytown Pike, Geryville Pike, or Swamp Pike, we would like to hear your vision for the overall character and functionality of these important county-owned roadways for a new study, Montco Pikes: A Vision Plan for Six County Corridors. Share your thoughts on key issues, concerns, and opportunities for each corridor. Where do you encounter congestion? Where do you feel unsafe walking, biking, accessing transit, or driving? What areas need improvements?
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Voting in Pennsylvania
Learn how to exercise your right to vote. This guide will help connect you with Pennsylvania's voting and election services including voter registration, mail-in ballot, absentee ballot, polling places, and more. www.pa.gov/guides/voting-and-elections
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MontcoStrong Small Business Grant Program Awards
Montco Strong Small Business Grant Round 3 awardee list has been posted and can be found HERE. 60 grants for a total of $631,500 awarded.
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PA Career Link of Montgomery County is relocating from 1855 New Hope Street, Norristown, PA to a newly renovated location within the Human Services Center (HSC) at 1430 DeKalb Street, Norristown PA. The new office is scheduled to open to the public by appointment only on August 17, 2020.
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Montgomery County COVID-19 Testing
Montgomery County is now offering free COVID-19 testing, for all ages, at six sites across the county. This testing is made possible by CARES Act funding that has been allocated directly to the County.
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Take the US Census
As of 9/10/20, the countywide response rate is more than 20% shy of 100% participation. This equates to about $288 million plus in federal funding per year for the next ten years that the county misses out on (every %5 of an undercount is about $72 million in annual funding). Census results help determine how billions of dollars in federal funding flow into states and communities to support infrastructure, schools, Medicaid, SNAP, housing choice vouchers, head start, senior programs, and more! You can view the latest response rate at the county and community level here.
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Small Business Gift Card Program
Help save your favorite local business one gift card at a time.
Support your local restaurants and shops by buying gift cards during the COVID-19 shutdown.
You'll help them get the cash they need now, so you can enjoy their business later.
This is a County-wide program that was developed through input from local chambers and key stakeholders.
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MontcoStrong T-Shirts
MontcoStrong T-Shirts are for sale as a great initiative through our partners at VFTCB. The t-shirt fundraiser is to help support Montgomery County PA’s COVID-19 Response Fund, which was recently established to support local relief efforts in response to the coronavirus outbreak. The t-shirts can be purchased here
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On September 16th, a coalition of Chambers of Commerce, including Perkiomen Valley Chamber, sent a letter to Pennsylvania's State Lawmakers to urge support of temporary, targeted legal safe harbor for those employers and healthcare providers operating in good faith and complying with relevant requirements.
On June 17, 2020, a coalition of 80 Chambers of Commerce sent a letter to Federal and State Lawmakers to support temporary, targeted legal safe harbor protection for employers and healthcare communities operating in good faith and complying with relevant requirements.
An open letter to state lawmakers expressed the deep concern Chamber leaders feel with both the pace and process of reopening businesses in the SE PA region. The letter, sent on May 28, 2020 was singed by 24 Chamber leaders, including myself. The letter urges legislatures to work with the Governor to revise metrics for reopening and with the Chambers' assistance, develop guidance and support to help businesses reopen safely. Read the letter here.
On April 3, 2020, leaders from 50 Pennsylvania chambers of commerce signed a letter to Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf requesting that the Administration allow more businesses to operate under CISA and CDC guidelines to ensure the critical infrastructure supply chains are protected during the COVID-19 crisis. Read the letter here
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Virtual Town Hall with Dr. Brian Broker
The Science Behind COVID-19
To view Dr. Broker's PowerPoint slideshow, copy and paste the link below into a browser:
https://perkiomenvalleychamber.org/wp-content/uploads/The-Science-behind-COVID-19.pptx
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Listen to our virtual town hall discussion with Gene Barr, President and CEO of PA Chamber of Business and Industry.
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https://perkiomenvalleychamber.org/covid-19-updates-and-resources/#1590607836190-37b47b5a-bd28
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StretchLab Collegeville Grand Opening
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PA State Rep Joe Webster, PVCC Chair Kip Bilo, PVCC Renee Blomstrom and Cathy Kernan (Collegeville Borough Council) joined StretchLab Collegeville co-owners Jason Guy and Elizabeth Shen and their amazing team for a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, September 25th. |
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We want to share YOUR upcoming events in E-News and Community Calendar. |
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The PV Chamber Board of Directors encourages you to forward this email to friends and associates. For membership information contact Renee Blomstrom, Executive Director.
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521 W Main Street, Suite 103 | Trappe, PA 19426
Telephone: (610) 489-6660 | FAX: (610) 454-1270
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