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Chairman’s Welcome
Fifty years ago, when the Exton Region Chamber of Commerce incorporated, shovels were just breaking ground for the Exton Mall and chamber leaders were actively lobbying Harrisburg to build the Route 30 bypass. Gas was running about 55 cents a gallon, the average house in America was selling for $27,500, and the first hand-held cell phone was 11 years from being invented. Times, they sure have changed. But fifty years later, the Chamber is stronger than ever. Today, Exton has evolved to become a thriving crossroads of commerce in Chester County, and the Chamber is a robust organization with a growing membership that continues to nurture and support the entire region. The Chamber advocates for our business community, fosters business growth and prosperity, and provides connections and opportunities for our business community. As this year’s Chairman of the Board, I am extremely honored to introduce this Membership Directory. Whether you are a veteran at our events and activities, or just beginning to familiarize yourself with the Chamber, I encourage you to use this directory to reach out and connect. Our strength lies in our relationships and ability to work together. We are here to support each other – something our region and world probably needs now as much as ever.
Through the great leadership of our Chamber staff, both collectively and individually, members of the Chamber are able to engage in marketing, education, advocacy, and community outreach opportunities. We are able to build, grow, and strengthen our community. Membership in the Chamber has a number of important benefits and value-added services that help both new and established businesses and long-term members. No matter your role in the business community – employee, owner, or even patron – the Chamber has something to offer. Every member listed in this directory has given back to our region, and it is through their willingness to work together that our Chamber will continue to thrive and grow and our region will continue to see economic vitality. While we are a forward-looking organization, it’s important to remember and honor those who have built the Chamber from the ground up, beginning in 1972. There are simply too many names to mention, but I certainly owe a thank you to all of the leaders who came before us. Your dedication to our community set the foundation for our success. It’s up to each of us to work together to continue their great legacy.
Happy 50th Anniversary, and here’s to fifty more! With Gratitude, Sean Rinda, Chairman of the Board
CONTENTS
Features
14 The Man at the Crossroads: Harold Martin, the visionary and founder of the Exton Region Chamber of Commerce 22 Enjoying the Exton Region 40 Adapting to the Workforce of the Future 60 A County that Cares: Bridging Business and Community for Good 76 Diversity Plays Key Role to Success
Meet our Members
34 First Resource Bank 52 Blue Dog Printing & Design 68 Clarke, Nicolini & Associates LTD 74 Miller’s Insurance Inc 82 Fox Rothschild LLP
06 Letter from the President 07 Chairman’s Welcome 10 About the Exton Region Chamber of Commerce-Meet the Councils and Committees 36 Need to Know Information in Central Chester County 43 Cheers to 50 Years Patron Thank you 54 Signature Events and “Fun”draisers 84 Chamber Member Directory
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