Before the Reporter Calls: Building a Media Kit That Gets TriCounty Businesses Covered
A media kit — sometimes called a press kit — is a ready-made package of information journalists, investors, and community partners can access without having to track you down. Despite the rise of social media, 72% of journalists still cite press releases as the most useful resource PR teams can offer, according to Cision's 2025 State of the Media Report — which means a well-organized kit is far from obsolete. For businesses across Montgomery, Chester, and Berks counties, having one ready can determine
The Morning Call Names Barry Isett & Associates the #1 Top Workplace
Barry Isett & Associates (Isett) has been named a Top Workplace by The Morning Call for the 14th consecutive year, earning a milestone distinction in 2026 as the #1 ranked medium-sized business (125–499 employees) in the Lehigh Valley. The Top Workplaces award is based entirely on feedback from associates collected through an anonymous, third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage, LLC. The confidential survey measures key aspects of the employee experience,
How Public Speaking Fuels Small Business Growth in the TriCounty Area
Small business owners in the TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce know that growth doesn’t just happen in back offices—it happens in rooms. At ribbon cuttings, council meetings, industry panels, and networking breakfasts, the way an owner speaks shapes how the business is perceived. Public speaking is no longer a “nice-to-have” skill; it’s a growth engine. When local entrepreneurs strengthen their speaking skills, they build trust faster, clarify their value more effectively, and create new opportunities
Chamber Member Anniversaries
Chamber Member Anniversaries Happy anniversary to the following Members for their consecutive years of Chamber membership:48+ Years Pottstown Area Economic Development A.D. Moyer Lumber & Hardware, Inc.40 Years Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles25 Years Herb Real Estate, Inc.15 Years Comcast Business Graber Letterin' Sign Co.10 Years Greater Pottstown Tennis & Learning Santander Arena & Performing Arts Center
Member Renewals and Voluntary Contributors!
Member Renewals and Voluntary Contributors! Thank you to the following Members who recently renewed their commitment to the TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce: Global PrismHope Capital InvestmentsKJS Electric LLCValhallan Esports Training (Royersford)**Lucky Squirrel Printworks Inc**Nester Insurance, Inc.**Thrivent**Milestone Financial AssociatesNew York LifeFeed My Starving ChildrenBoyertown YMCAKutztown University - College of BusinessFromm Electric Supply Corp.Schultz TechnologyFleetwood BankFamily
The Strategic Value of a Media Kit for Today’s Businesses
For many TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce members, visibility is no longer just a marketing goal—it's a necessity for building trust, winning coverage, and accelerating growth. A clear, well-organized media kit gives journalists, partners, and community stakeholders the information they need to represent your business accurately and confidently. It also reduces friction when reporters are on deadline and amplifies the narrative you want others to tell about you. Learn below: What a media kit contains
