business update - perkiomen valley chamber · pdf file1 late winter 2016 business update ......

1 Late Winter 2016 Business UPDATE

Business UPDATE 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.

Front row from left: Kelsey Givler, Merrymead Farm; Lynn Fleisher, Keenan, Ciccitto & Associates; Stefania

Davidse, Collegeville Yoga Bar; Wendy McKeon, Mom's House; and Steve Rock, Variety Club Camp and Development Center. Back row from left, John Carr, Merrymead Farm; Craig Markle, Worcester Volunteer Fire

Company; David Akers, LMS Solutions Inc.; Kip Bilo, Kriebel/CzarStar Security Inc.; and Steve Aloi, Wegmans.

February 11, 2016 2nd Annual Awards Gala recognized businesses and individuals actively making a positive impact on life in the Perkiomen Valley.


OFFICERS OF THE BOARD

Chairman of the Board David Akers LMS Solutions, Inc. Past Chairman Patrick J. Kelly Kelly Insurance Agency

Chairman-Elect Cheryl Kreider

Kreider Health Solutions, LLC Vice Chairman Kip Bilo Kriebel Security/CzarStar Secretary Carla Rinde Ursinus College

Treasurer Matthew Baker Maillie, LLP

Board Members

Cathy McKeever Bond, Pezzano & Etze, PC Brian Dubas Pine Run Construction Justin Land Dow Chemical

Ali Schaeffer Santander Bank Mike Kelly Phoenixville Hospital David Binder Pfizer

Laura Schlegel Print Copy Design Solutions Jessica Lester Perkiomen Valley School District Legal Council Thomas Keenan, Esq

Office Staff

Renee Blomstrom Executive Director

Emily Schaeffer Operations Manager Lori Kropp Event Assistant

PVCC Consultants

Business Equipment XPO Business Equipment IT Support Computer Troubleshooters


Small Business of the Year

Keenan, Ciccitto & Associates was established in 1983, and has been serving the Perkiomen Valley with the best in legal services for over 30 years. The firm represents individuals, families, businesses and municipalities

throughout Montgomery County and surrounding areas. KCA regularly sponsors numerous community events and organizations. A few examples are the Perkiomen Watershed, PVCC events, Feel the Warmth, Collegeville Rotary's golf outing, Collegeville Halloween parade, countless sports teams and PVSD events. All four partners have served the community in positions such as Collegeville Planning Council, Collegeville Borough Council, Trappe Today Tomorrow and the Trappe Business Association to name but a few.

And the winner is...

Kelly Insurance Group is a full service agency specializing in business,

health, life, homeowner's,

auto, recreational vehicle insurances. Family owned

and operated they strive to deliver revolutionary

solutions to their customers

Patriot Pest Solutions with over 50 years of

experience can eradicate any pest problem in your

residence or commercial property, offering the best

in wildlife and pest preventative and removal

solutions.

Many thanks to our Keynote Speaker, former Philadelphia Eagles Special Teams Captain Kevin

Reilly. Kevin spoke from the heart about overcoming adversity and used his own life as a lesson on how all

of us can prevail from bad luck, adversity and pain to find the very best in ourselves!


Medium Business of the Year

Merrymead Farm is one of Pennsylvania's Century Farms. For

over 100 years this dairy and fresh produce farm has been

owned and operated by members of the Rothenberger Family.

You, your child, or your grandchild may have had the joy of

picking a pumpkin from the Pumpkin Patch, running through the

Halloween Mazes, or seeing the Great Pumpkin Harvest Lighting,

signaling the official start of Fall. They provide education and

tours so that all can embrace the natural beauty within our own

community. Merrymead also employs many youth to work on

their property or stores selling homemade ice cream, milk, and

other dairy products as well as locally grown plants, produce,

honey and beef products.


CzarStar/Kriebel Security specializes in

custom-designed fire & security systems for

commercial & residential needs. A full service security

company that prides themselves on customer service and relationships.

The Victory Bank

is a values-based company started with the core

mission and commitment to deliver a client experience unmatched in the banking industry. The business of

banking... done right!


Large Business of the Year

Wegmans Food Market, supports a variety of local fundraisers and events to foster enriched communities. Wegmans five key giving areas include feeding the hungry, helping young people succeed, encouraging healthy eating and

activity, enriching store neighborhoods, and supporting United Way initiatives. Wegmans Collegeville donated 18,000 pounds of food to the Pottstown Cluster of Religious Communities, an organization supporting 600 families in Pottstown. In addition to the donation, Wegmans employees volunteered their time to unload the deliveries, sort and re-stock the food pantries shelves. They also host community and business programs in their Timber Room with special accommodations for non-profit organizations.


Rockland Immunochemicals

is a global biotechnology company manufacturing leading edge research tools and cGMP grade proteins

for basic, applied and clinical research in functional genomics, gene therapy and drug discovery markets.

Brandywine Senior Living is a premier provider of senior living services including independent, assisted living,

and rehabilitation services throughout the East Coast. Brandywine’s décor blends elegance and comfort to make

the surroundings inviting and warm for everyone who chooses to call Brandywine home. Restaurant-style service and their signature Serenade program are examples of why

life is beautiful at Brandywine.

Award Sponsors


Humanitarian of the Year


Thank you Gala Sponsors! Gold Sponsor

Steve Rock, has devoted countless hours to the Variety Club in Worcester, PA. The Variety Club Camp and Developmental Center is a non-profit organization that supports children in the Philadelphia area with special needs. Variety's mission is to build independence and

confidence in youth with physical and developmental disabilities and is host to the Special Olympics each summer. Steve was responsible for getting certification to grow and supply plants and fish to the Philadelphia Zoo the profit from which is used to support the organization. He also created a farm-to-table vegetable stand, is expanding the amount of food that can be grown and provides tree

work all to support the Variety Club.

Dutch Schrap is founder of

Operation Nine Reindeer, an organization that provides

the very best Holiday

Season to selected local families that have been devastated by serious

illness and financial stress. Their missions have

provided over $100,000 worth of items to local

families in Montgomery, Berks and Chester Counties.

Howard Scott is the

executive director of True Reflection Ministries where he finds ways to edify our

community and others. He provides positive news

articles through Reflections Magazine, produces annual festivals and events, and

facilitates 12-Step programs on Tuesday and

Thursday nights.


Distinguished Service Person of the Year


Thank you Silver Sponsors!

Craig Markle has served as the President of Worcester Volunteer Fire Company since 2009. The company is an all volunteer fire department that has been serving Worcester Township since 1959. In addition to fighting fires, they also provide support to the State Police when needed for road closures,

ambulance calls and accidents. Under Craig’s leadership, the fire company has expanded it's membership and support to the community in many ways, but mostly in its dedication to continue to protect the citizens of Worcester Township and to support the surrounding township fire companies as needed. During the last 15 years they demolished their aging building and erected a

new one adding larger bays for larger trucks and a meeting room. They established a "Junior Firefighter" program for individuals starting at age 16 to

learn, train and participate on their paths to becoming firefighters.

Christian Nascimento is the former

president of the Methacton school board. This year, the financial situation has been

vastly improved, with the 1st ever balanced budget with no tax increase. He

also led the completion of two long term projects that will benefit people all over the area - the installation of 2 new turf fields

and the field lights project.

Zenon Janicki is with the

Collegeville Fire Company and runs many of

their programs including the annual canned

goods drive, toys for tots, and is the chairman for the annual main street car

show which brought over 9,000 people into Collegeville for the day. With a positive attitude and high energy he believes in

giving back to our community and helping others.


About Our

MEMBERS

RETROFOAM is an innovative wall insulation that reduces sounds, prohibits pests, and significantly reduces energy costs. Designed for existing homes and/or commercial buildings, RetroFoam is a

non-toxic, environmentally friendly product that also retards mold and mildew growth, and acts as a fire retardant. RetroFoam of Southeastern PA is owned and operated by your neighbors in Montgomery County who believe RetroFoam to be the best re-insulation product on the market. Dennis Gehman, owner of RetroFoam SEPA and Gehman Design Remodeling has been a vital member of the community of construction and

remodeling since 1990. As the owner of Gehman Design Remodeling Dennis saw a great opportunity with RetroFoam and its potential to keep Pennsylvania citizens from emptying their pockets on their electric bills. For more information

contact Mick Kaye 215-513-1276

TOMPKINS VIST BANK achieved five stars, the highest rating possible, by Bauer Financial, an independent

ratings firm. The rating is based on overall financial picture, performance, strength and stability. Banks in the

five-star rating category are called “Superior” by Bauer Financial and are considered to be operating well above regulatory capital requirements. “We are very pleased with the five-star rating,” said Scott Gruber, president and CEO of Tompkins VIST Bank. “The achievement is a

testament to our employees’ focus on our customers and on the quality of the services we provide.”

As UNIVEST BANK & TRUST CO. heads into its 140th year of business, it is expanding its commitment to small businesses with the creation of a lending team dedicated to supporting small businesses in Greater Philadelphia and the Lehigh Valley. With big banks taking the place of community banks in the local market, small businesses may face funding challenges so the

Univest Small Business Lending Team will focus on serving businesses with credit needs less than $1 million and revenues

less than $3 million. A commitment to personalized service and quick decision making sets them apart. Local management and cutting edge technology allows loan decisions to be made quickly, sometime in just minutes. As an SBA preferred lender, they have the capacity to help businesses acquire new equipment, purchase real estate, finance growth and improve cash flow. “My team’s goal is to help local small businesses grow. This isn’t a transactional business, it is about relationships. This is why we’ve invested in a team of experienced lenders who can build relationships with business owners and serve as advisors,” explains Hugh Connelly, president of Univest Small Business Lending.

COLUMBIA COTTAGE ASSISTED LIVING on Main Street in Collegeville welcomes new management staff to their community. Tracey Aungst joins the team as Managing Director. She is a seasoned healthcare administrator and senior advocate who brings twenty-five years of experience to this position. She resides in Douglassville with her husband and two children.

Should you be considering Assisted Living placement for a family member, friend, or yourself please give the Cottage a call (610-409-8910) and schedule a visit. This summer we look forward to having an Open House/ Meet the Staff Party. All will be invited!

MAILLIE, LLP is proud to announce that Edward Fronczkowski has been named Partner. Maillie LLP is a regional public accounting firm with offices in Mont Clare, PA, West Chester, PA,

and Wilmington, DE. Edward Fronczkowski joined Maillie in 1997, and has extensive experience with clients in the areas of real estate, retail and service industries, not-for-profits and government organizations. He has special expertise in tax and auditing. In addition, Ed plays a key role in the firm’s Employee Benefit Plan Auditing practice. Ed is a member of the American, Pennsylvania and Delaware Institutes of Certified Public

Accountants and is active in the Delaware State and New Castle County Chambers of Commerce. He is a member of The Caesar Rodney Rotary Club, Paws for People and is heavily involved in his surrounding communities.

Have you attended one of the PV Chambers

Business Owner Roundtable lunches?

Join this interactive discussion and sharing of

best practices among other business owners

and decision makers! This monthly series is

held at The Copperfield Inn at Lakeside. Check

out our events page for the next meeting!

GETHRR is proud to share news of further international outreach with its first Central American project! Partnering with Hydromissions International, Gethrr provided a safe, sustainable drinking water solution for the impoverished, indigenous Ngobe people in Isla Tigre, Panama. The Gethrr and Hydromissions team successfully drilled a new borehole well and installed piping to give clean water access to several Ngobe

homes. In times of drought, this one well could serve 100 people - nearly a quarter of the entire Ngobe population. The well will consistently produce a significant amount of water for years to come, greatly

reducing the community’s risk of waterborne diseases. In addition, this Gethrr project provided the Ngobe community with the training and equipment needed to independently develop more successful wells in the future. For information on how your business can support upcoming projects, volunteer opportunities, or to submit a project, email [email protected].


FRIENDS OF PENNYPACKER MILLS would like raise funds for a number of interpretive signs to be placed around

the grounds. These signs will inform visitors about the

historically interesting items that can be seen on the property. The first of these signs will be placed in the area where the old mill, formerly stood. We have selected this location because a pedestrian walkway will be added to

the bridge across the Perkiomen Creek in 2016. This will provide easier access to the Pennypacker Mills property from the walking trail. By informing visitors of the site’s

rich history, and the story of the Pennypacker family, this first sign will encourage further exploration of the property. The first sign will cost approximately $1,000. The Friends will pay for it out of existing funds. However they hope to install an additional five signs. Their size and cost will vary depending on their location and the amount

of information they will contain. OUR FUNDRAISING GOAL IS $5,000. Here’s where you come in: we need YOUR help to raise the remainder of the cost of this project. Please make a tax deductible donation: Friends of Pennypacker Mills, 5 Haldeman Road, Schwenksville, PA

PERKIOMEN WATERSHED CONSERVANCY Board of Directors is excited to announce Ryan Beltz as their new Executive Director. Ryan will

bring leadership, creativity and his passion for the outdoors to all of the organization's programs and mission. Ryan comes to the Conservancy from Hawk Mountain Sanctuary where he served as a land manager for the past five years. Prior to his tenure at Hawk Mountain, Ryan held positions as an instructor of English at Alvernia University, as a backcountry ranger with the US Fish and Wildlife Service in Alaska and as a

wilderness guide in Alaska and Montana.

AMBLER SAVINGS BANK announced that John H. Dean has joined the community bank as Vice President of Commercial Lending. Mr. Dean comes

with a wealth of knowledge in the industry, developed from his over 30

years of experience at several financial institutions ranging from larger regional banks to local community banks in the greater Philadelphia area. Throughout his career, he has been responsible for

business development, underwriting, loan presentation, loan settlements, and

the maintenance of a commercial loan portfolio. Mr. Dean will be tasked with expanding small business relationships at the bank. Specifically, he will lead the efforts to grow the bank’s SBA lending program. Outside of the bank, Mr.

Dean is a volunteer with the Boy Scouts of America – Cradle of Liberty Council, an Advisory Board Member and Finance Chairman of the Sisters of St. Joseph Welcome Center and a Member of the Board of Observers and

Alumni at Muhlenberg College. Ambler Savings Bank, headquartered in Ambler, PA, has additional branches in Fairview Village, Schwenksville, and Limerick.

BILL PENNEY ALLSTATE AGENCY welcomes Jeffrey Gleason to their team. Jeff has his life and property &casualty licenses, along with a

wealth of experience. Jeff also has a strong financial services/wholesaling background to round out his strengths. Jeff's primary role will be cultivating the relationships with existing clients, while marketing outside the Agency for new

opportunities. Jeff is married with three children, and lives locally. He knows the needs and

concerns of our local residents, and is dedicated to serve them. If you are in the area, stop by and say "HI", or email him: [email protected]. We are the ONLY Allstate Agency in Collegeville, and located at 1 W. Main

Street! The Agency has been here for over 20 years, and specializes in automobile, property, business & life financial services.

From Left: Nicole O. Roman, John E. Ohler, Suzanne Jurenko, Michael Richter, Scott Tomlinson, Marcia Singh, Brent Harris, Don Peters.

Seated front: Kathy Cicala, Donna Russell, Nancy Peters.

In keeping with RE/MAX ACHIEVERS REAL ESTATE goal to “Support our Community where we live and work”, they sponsored their annual 2015 Thanksgiving & December Food Drive and Holiday Toys for Tots Drive. The local community

has supported RE/MAX Achievers Real Estate offices since 1987. RE/MAX achievers real estate team is saying thank you again to the local communities for their continued support by giving back. In October, November and December Re/MAX Achievers

collected canned goods and dry food for local shelters. There are over 450 families in the area that are in need of food for

their Thanksgiving dinner. Every November, since 2001, RE/MAX Achievers has been donating 25 turkeys and over 200 canned goods to the local food shelters. In December 2015 RE/MAX Achievers donated nearly 15 grocery carts of food to a local shelter. Additionally RE/MAX Achievers real estate collected for Toys for Tots as there are hundreds of families that do not have the financial ability to provide gifts for their family

during the holiday season. Since 2008, RE/MAX Achievers Real Estate has adopted families and provided gifts for families each Holiday season. RE/Max Achievers is eager to assist you with all of your real estate needs buying, selling or investing! Please visit one of our branch offices in Collegeville - 1425 S. Collegeville Rd. Route 29, 610-489-5900, or Pottstown at 2060

E. High St. 610-326-1200, [email protected].

About Our

MEMBERS


Apartments Phoenix Village Apartments Sarah Chmielewski 131 Bridge Street Phoenixville, 19460

610-933-0900 [email protected] www.phxvillage.com

Computer & Network Consultants DelVal Technology Solutions Mike Heffley 292 Main Street #160

Harleysville 19438 215-600-2866 / F: 215-253-3943 [email protected]

www.dtsolutions.com

Community & Non-Profit Kiwanis Bonnie Houpt

Harleysville, PA 267-664-2533 [email protected] www.pakiwanis.com

Contractors Premier Audio Visual LLC

Frank Fernandez 912 Hamilton Road Collegeville, 19426

215-431-5201 [email protected] www.premieraudiovisual.net

RetroFoam of Southeastern PA Mick Kaye 355 Main Street Harleysville 19438 215-513-1276 / F: 215-513-1280 [email protected] www.retrofoamsepa.com

Golf Course & Country Clubs Spring Hollow Golf Club Catherine Lewandowski 3350 Schulykill Road, Spring City, 19475

610-948-5566 [email protected]

www.springhollowgolf.com

Real Estate Pennsylvania Association of Realtors Chuck Liedike 500 N. 12th Street, Suite 100 Lemoyne, 17043 484-684-5113

[email protected] www.parealtor.org

Welcome New Members

PMA Medical Specialists opens new Rheumatology and Infusion Center in Pottstown! Michael D. Perilstein, MD, FACP, FACR has joined his private Rheumatology practice

with the Physicians Network at PMA Medical Specialists to create the PMA Pottstown Rheumatology and Infusion Center. Dr. Perilstein, a board certified Rheumatologist, began his private practice in Pottstown and Reading in 1980. Dr. Perilstein has been the Chief of Rheumatology at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center and is affiliated with the Clinical Research Center of Reading. The new PMA Pottstown

Rheumatology and Infusion Center specializes in the early diagnosis and treatment of arthritis, osteoporosis and autoimmune diseases. Patients are now able to receive intrave-nous therapies and treatments in a private and relaxed setting, that’s close to home. In addition to Dr. Perilstein, Sucharitha Shanmugam, MD, a board certified Rheumatologist and

long-time physician with PMA Medical Specialists, will also treat patients at this office. Both doctors are currently accepting new patients at PMA Pottstown Rheumatology and Infusion Center, located at the Chesmont Professional Building, 13 Armand Hammer Boulevard, Suite 210, Pottstown, PA 19464. To schedule an appointment, at this location please call 610-327-2405. or the PMA Limerick Rheumatology and

Infusion Center, please call 610-495-2300.

Retail Raymour & Flanigan Furniture Ernie Digiacomo 300-A Water Loop Drive Collegeville, PA 19426

484-902-1834 / F: 484-902-1840 [email protected] www.raymourflanigan.com

Signs/Promotional Products Advance Stamp & Sign Steve Sitron 14 Orchard Lane Jeffersonville, PA 19403

610-539-3000 / F: 610-539-5200 [email protected] www.advancestamp.com


Thank you to our Gala Bronze Sponsors:

Emerging Business of the Year

Collegeville Yoga Bar! Also nominated last year, Stefania Davidse

founded Collegeville Yoga Bar in January 2013, and was one of the first

people to open a yoga studio in Collegeville. In just 3 short years, she has

developed a steadily growing business that now offers yoga, yoga therapy,

ballet barre and an accredited 200-hour yoga teacher-training program.

She hosts off site retreats at very reasonable rates, and works to help

people of all ages and abilities grow to love yoga. Ursinus students receive

a 20% discount on classes, instructors–in-training can benefit from free

classes offered every month and clients can participate in a work-exchange

program to receive free classes as well. Yoga Bar has moved to a new l

ocation at 50 Second Avenue, Suite 3, Collegeville, stop in today!


Evolutionary Home Design Center is a retail home design center for homeowners,

contractors and designers. With a showroom consisting of flooring, custom

cabinetry, under layment, heating systems, counter tops, & more.

offers a wide range of accounting to business owners, executives, independent professionals,

and individuals, specializing in strategic tax

planning and tax preparation. In addition, Kathy is a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor, and she prepares financial reports and accounting

records. She also trains others and consults on QuickBooks.

Need maximum results from upcoming spring trade shows?? Call Bruce Zanar at

Motivational Marketing where we've helped clients attract 1200 visitors in a

single day and achieve 35% more qualified leads using equal or lower

budgets than prior years. Contact Bruce at 610-792-2105, [email protected],

or visit www.motiv8marketing.com.


Chamber Member of the Year

Kip Bilo from CZARSTAR/KRIEBEL SECURITY has really stepped up over

the last year and has become heavily involved in the chamber. He can be

found at almost all of the chamber events, including mixers, lunch events

and our big signature events and always with a smile on his face. This year

alone, Kip has served as co-chair of the golf outing committee, took the

lead in getting the PV Men's events going, and has accepted a position on

the Chamber’s Executive Committee.

And the winner is...Kip Bilo!

David Maris from MARCO MOTORS was instrumental in supporting the Chamber at the Pfizer Expo this year. He stayed all day,

assisting members to their booths and

helping Chamber staff with every little request. He regularly attends events and

can always be counted on when the a helping hand is needed. As Chamber

Ambassador Dave invests his personal time

in visiting with local businesses explaining the benefits of Chamber membership.

THE EYE SHOPPE’S Judy Kehr is a longstanding chamber member who serves

on the Ambassador Committee, making events a priority and often

volunteers her time to assist chamber staff in setting up major events. She always

searches for new faces at events and welcomes people as a warm and cheerful greeter. Her efforts this year have directly resulted in the acquisition of new members

for the chamber.

Supporting Sponsors


Non-Profit of the Year

MOM’S HOUSE is a unique family support system of basic needs, including free childcare, for low income, single parents while they are pursuing their full-time education and becoming independent members of society. Mom's House will care for children from 3 months up through age 5 so their mother

or father can go to school (high school, GED, technical school or college). Mom's House feeds the children nutritious meals, provides clothing, diapers and other essentials, and prepares the toddlers for pre-school. Mom's House is a state-licensed daycare program that provides its services free of charge in exchange for 2 hours per week of volunteer assistance and attendance at

monthly parent meetings.


Spring Valley YMCA serves

Limerick, Collegeville, Oaks,

Royersford, Spring City and

the surrounding

communities, offering a wide

range of programs for

children, teens, adults and

seniors.

Perkiomen Valley Youth

Basketball educates

children in the sport of

basketball while promoting

individual effort, healthy

attitudes, and personal

enjoyment. Financial

scholarships are offered to

families in need.


Annual Meeting

March 22, 2016

Spring Ford Country Club

11:30am - 1:15pm

Business Owner Roundtable

March 24, 2016

Copperfield Inn

11:30am - 1:00pm

DOW Chemical Expo

April 14, 2016

400 Arcola Road, Collegeville

11:00am - 2:00pm

Kalejta Financial

Management Shred Event

April 27th 2016

740 W. Main Street, Trappe

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Business Star of the Year

David Akers President of LMS Solutions, one of the area's premier full

service marketing agencies, specializing in working with small and medium

sized businesses and non-profit organizations to offer a full catalog of

marketing solutions. LMS Solutions provides free website packages to

needy, local area non-profit organizations each year. David himself is a

Rotarian, as well as an active member of the PV Chamber of Commerce. He

serves as the Board Chairman, and also volunteers to facilitate the monthly

Business Owner Roundtable sessions. David donates his time to provide

free seminars to local business owners through the PV Chamber and the

Pottstown SCORE chapter.


Julie Brufke Wenger, owner of Phoenix Tax Consultants, LLC, one of the county’s leading tax

advisers. Julie has worked with many

clients and offered free educational

seminars for those in career transition, hosted a Career Cure

event in 2011 that brought together over 300 professionals in transition at no cost to them, actively supports A

Baby's Breath in Phoenixville and

other charities by donating her time and monetary assistance.

Catherine Gear, Regional Sales Manager of Signal 88 Security of Greater Philadelphia. Catherine

has increased revenues by over

200% through hard work,

networking, dedication and knowledge. Catherine is a

member, and co-chair of PAA's Helping Hands Committee. Last

year she coordinated the 4th annual Soccer for Soldiers tournament in

August, which raised $15,000.

SAVE THE DATE PVCC Annual Golf Outing Spring Ford Country Club

June 13th, 2016


KINETIC PHYSICAL THERAPY hosted a PV Win

Event for the ladies of the Chamber! Dr. Jason

Elvin discussed the importance of exercise and

other essentials to manage and prevent back

pain. Delicious food and drink were provided by

TIO JUAN’S MARGARITAS. All the ladies were

given gift cards compliments of MARGARITAS

and a few lucky winners left with raffle prizes!

Pictured left to right: Leann Pettit, Ambler

Savings Bank, Dr. Jason Elvin, Kinetic

Physical Therapy, Michelle Mitchell, Long and

Foster Realty, Christine Schmidt, UNIVEST

Perkiomen Valley Chamber 351 East Main Street Collegeville, PA 19426 610-489-6660 www.PVchamber.net

CRUISE AND FLY WORLDWIDE TRAVEL has

been in

business for over 3 years. Corey Bowlin, the owner of the travel agency, has lived in many tropical locations around the world. Four

years were spent living on the island of Maui and

another thirteen years living in the Caribbean. Every year Corey visits two or three destinations. While there, he visits several resorts to conduct site inspections so that he can learn firsthand what each place has to offer and then in turn, share that

knowledge with his clients. He has found this incredibly helpful when matching his clients wants and needs. Just looking in a travel magazine or on Trip Advisor at reviews doesn't give you the

same understanding as actually seeing the property in person, meeting the resort's staff and getting to taste the resort's food. Corey's abundant first hand knowledge of resorts is what makes his service stand out above the rest. Aside from visiting popular

resort destinations, Corey also attends trade shows, conferences and other events throughout the year to continue learning about the ever changing world of travel. He feels his continuing education in travel along with his personalized style of service is vital and what keeps his clients returning to his company year after year. Currently, Corey's most popular travel destination requests are for the Caribbean, Mexico and Hawaii. But even if

you have your sights set on something different, such as a luxurious river cruise or a breathtaking European getaway, Cruise and Fly Worldwide Travel can help you every step of the way. Give them a call today (267-933-7006) and start planning that vacation you have been dreaming about!

PHAMOUS PHILS BBQ AND GRILLE along with Clemens Meat Market in Norristown have teamed

up to be the "Official Wing Sponsor" of Bob Shoudt a local Wing Bowl Contestant! Also known as Notorious B.O.B, he came in third place at this years Wing Bowl with 306

wings eaten!

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