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Building a Better Boyertown Presents Comedy Under the Stars – Boyertown Summer Series
Thursday, June 24, July 15, & August 19, 2021 ● 7:00pm Building a Better Boyertown (BaBB) is excited to announce its Comedy Under the Stars – Boyertown Summer Series in conjunction with SoulJoel Productions. Throughout the summer, we will be hosting Thursday night comedy shows at Boyertown Community Park to raise money for BaBB. Each show features a different national headliner comedian. Tickets are $20 and $10 will go directly to BaBB. Tickets can be purchased at sjpcomedy.com or from BaBB’s Facebook
TWO COMMERCIAL LENDERS JOIN TOMPKINS VIST BANK
WYOMISSING, PA—Tompkins VIST Bank today announced that John Braunlich and Nickolaus Latta have joined the company as vice presidents of Commercial Lending. They are responsible for expanding business relationships and supporting the success of clients in the greater Philadelphia area. Braunlich, of Havertown, has 21 years of financial services experience and previously served at Wells Fargo. He is a graduate of LaSalle University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. He also studied at the
News on Program to Help Small Business Owners
Comcast is excited to let you know that this week we announced that nearly 2,500 small businesses have been named Comcast RISE recipients, with BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) business owners, which includes Hispanic and Asian American owned businesses among others, awarded monetary grants, technology makeovers and marketing services. This includes more than 30 businesses right here in Philly suburbs.As we finally begin to emerge from the pandemic, it’s more important than ever that we dedicate
Celebrate TDM Week May 10-14th. Share your TDM projects and stories!
The Association for Commuter Transportation (ACT) is launching National TDM Week May 10-14, 2021. We need you to share your TDM programs and success stories while highlighting any measurable data you collet to help support and further the MORE Through TDM Act. Transportation Management Demand, or TDM, are strategies or tools utilized to effectively manage our transportation network. TDM alternatives, such as biking, transit, working from home, carpooling, or vanpooling, or programs that are implemented by
Member Renewals
Thank you to the following Members who recently renewed their commitment to the TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce:A. Jackson Ecker, Inc.Bause Catered EventsBB&T now TruistBoyertown Area Multi-Service - The Rickett's CenterBoyertown Museum of Historic VehiclesCanteen Berks CountyChes-Mont Carpet OneEverything PrintingGage Personnel / Gage ProfessionalsGraber Letterin' Sign Co.Jim Crawford @ Better Homes & Gardens Real EstateMACnificent Pages / Route 422 Business AdvisorPatriot Environmental Management,
Chamber Member Anniversaries
Happy anniversary to the following Members for their consecutive years of Chamber membership: 35 YEARSCatagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc.25 YEARS Marion & Black, LLC20 YEARS McCormick Chiropractic 5 YEARS Gage Personnel / Gage Professionals
TCACC Welcomes New Members!
Welcome to the following businesses who have chosen to invest in the TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce. When purchasing goods or services please keep these businesses as well as other Chamber Members in mind when Always Buying Chamber. New Members: American Cancer Society 1818 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 800.227.2345http://cancer.org/Nonprofit Organizations The American Cancer Society's mission is to save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer.American Red
TCACC thanks our Voluntary Contributors!
Thank you to our Voluntary Contributors during the month of April 2021!Voluntary contributors pay over their dues amount to help us provide additional programs and services to the entire Membership.American Heritage Credit UnionBarry Isett & Associates, Inc.Contrast MetalWorks LLCDowntown Dezign LLCEdwards Business SystemsGlobal Advanced MetalsHerbein + CompanyMarathon Capital AdvisorsMontgomery County Intermediate UnitPenn Foundation, Inc.Realty One Group RestoreRedevelopment Authority of Montgomery County
Online panel discussion highlights the benefits of Employee Stock Ownership Plans
April 29, 2021, Blue Bell/Pottstown, PA— Montgomery County Community College’s new Baker Center of Excellence for Employee Ownership and Business Transformation will host a free online panel discussion, “How ESOPs Can Unlock Success for Your Business and Transform Our Community.” The panelists will provide information about Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) and how they can benefit businesses and employees. The virtual event will be held on Wednesday, May 12, from 2 to 3 p.m. and is free and open to
Sealstrip talks supply chains in The Wall Street Journal
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SBA Administrator Guzman Announces Application Opening for $28.6 Billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund
WASHINGTON - SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman today announced the U.S. Small Business Administration will begin registrations on Friday, April 30, 2021, at 9 a.m. EDT and open applications on Monday, May 3, 2021, at noon EDT for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. The online application will remain open to any eligible establishment until all funds are exhausted. “Restaurants are the core of our neighborhoods and propel economic activity on main streets across the nation. They are among the
Montgomery County Community College receives $500,000 grant for Challenger Learning Center in Pottstown
April 28, 2021, Pottstown, PA— Montgomery County Community College recently received a $500,000 PAsmart Advancing Grant to help launch the Commonwealth’s first Challenger Learning Center at its Pottstown Campus.PAsmart Advancing Grants are designed to support broad, cross-sector partnerships that expand access to computer science, science, technology, engineering and mathematics (CS/STEM) learning experiences. In 2019, Governor Tom Wolf secured $40 million to invest in education and workforce development
MCCC appoints new Dean of Workforce and Economic Development
April 26, 2021, Blue Bell/Pottstown, PA— Montgomery County Community College is pleased to announce the appointment of Kyle Longacre, of Harleysville, as the new Dean of Workforce and Economic Development following a competitive national search. In this position, he will provide strategic leadership of MCCC’s Workforce Development initiatives and will build and maintain relationships with local employers, government and non-profit agencies and economic development organizations. As a member of the
American Heritage Credit Union’s Green Team Hosts Donation and Local Clean-Up Events
Paw Pals Donation Drive Provides Over 600 Items to Local Animal Shelter; Adopt-A-Highway Spring Clean-Up Helps Beautify Philadelphia and Montgomery County Streets PHILADELPHIA– April 26, 2021 – American Heritage Credit Union’s (American Heritage) Green Team hosted its inaugural Paw Pals Donation Drive for local animal shelters as well as two Adopt-A-Highway Spring Clean-Up events in Northeast Philadelphia and Lansdale, PA during the month of April. The American Heritage Green Team hosts a variety of
2021 Launching Women Leaders event prepares female students for the workplace
April 26, 2021, Blue Bell/Pottstown, PA— When navigating the job market and workplace, women often face significant challenges including gender stereotypes surrounding appearance and leadership abilities, income inequality, and a lack of female role models. To help female students address these hurdles and others, Montgomery County Community College held a virtual symposium, Launching Women Leaders 2021, on April 10. Dr. Amanda Davis Gatchet, Associate Professor of Communication Studies; Dr. Shuktara Das,
Save the Date for the Frederick Living’s 125th Anniversary Gala and Auction
Frederick, PA – Frederick Living is celebrating its 125th Anniversary in 2021 with a year of events, culminating in our 125th Anniversary Gala on Friday, September 10, 2021.For additional information on our anniversary celebration or how you can help please contact Trina Brady at 610-754-7878 ext. 1353
25 Miles in My Shoes Walk-A-Thon Raises $30,000 for The Kids-N-Hope Foundation
PHILADELPHIA– April 21, 2021 – Kids-N-Hope Foundation (“The Foundation”) celebrates its 25th Anniversary in 2021, and recently raised $30,000 to kick off the fundraising year during its 25 Miles in My Shoes Walk-A-Thon. The 7-day virtual event, presented by First Platinum Abstract LLC., had participants walk 25 miles at their own pace while virtually fundraising throughout the event to continue supporting The Foundation’s beneficiaries. Participants were able to create a team, join a team, or participate
Senate Community, Economic & Recreational Development Committee Hold Hearings to Explore Economic Impact
HARRISBURG – This week, the Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee held a pair of hearings on the economic impact of Pennsylvania’s technology and energy infrastructure, according to Senator Bob Mensch (R-24), who is a member of the committee.“The last year has been very difficult in terms of our economy and jobs. To get back on track, it’s important to focus on how technology and infrastructure can positively impact our economy in significant ways,” Mensch said. “I look forward
Summer Camp Returns to Steel River Playhouse!
POTTSTOWN, PA - After a year spent online, Steel River Playhouse is excited to bring creativity, learning, and fun back to the Playhouse with several choices for in person Summer Camps! From rising Kindergarteners to High School students and those looking for a pre-professional theater experience, there is something for every age and level of experience. Rising kindergarteners through second graders have a choice of “Mr. Tell’s Book Worms” in the morning, or “Mr. Phil’s Wiggle Worms” in the
Isett Opens Landscape Architecture Department
Barry Isett & Associates is pleased to announce the development of a new Landscape Architecture Department in the Public Division of the company effective April 1. Led by Bryan Smith, RLA, ASLA, an Isett company shareholder with over 25 years of experience in the landscape architecture field, the new department will work with a wide variety of public and private sector clients. Previously, when operating as a division of the Municipal Engineering Services Department, the focus was principally on park
BARRY ISETT & ASSOCIATES A NINE TIME TOP WORKPLACE
The Morning Call initiated the Top Workplaces program in 2013 to recognize employers across all sectors and sizes for establishing company environments that are positive, engaging and value their employees. Results and recognition in the program are determined solely by employee feedback, acquired through anonymous online surveys analyzed by Energage, a third-party research firm. Employees are asked about company leadership, communication, confidence in the company, culture, effectiveness of management,
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