BUCKS FEVER PATRON RECEPTION
The Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce hosted our annual Bucks Fever Patron Reception on May 4, 2023 at Barbara Donnelly-Bentivoglio’s home. The event was catered by Peddler’s Village. The wine was provided by Bucks County Wine Trail. Thank you to Stockertown Beverage for providing the beer. Live entertainment was provided by Dave Postmontier.
Event photos will be printed in the Fall issue of the Business & Arts Journal.
The Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce presents
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NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
We are so pleased to shine a SPOTLIGHT on the Newest Members of our Chamber family! We look forward to spending time together, exchanging ideas, and partnering with you to GROW your businesses.
ENTHUSIAST MEMBER CORNER
Thank you to the following Members who have enhanced their Membership. We share in your ENTHUSIASM for Central Bucks Chamber!
Bentis Consulting Worldwide
Bucks County Gilbert & Sullivan Society Inc.
C&N
Carroll Engineering
CK BOOKKEEPING AND CONSULTING LLC
Crystal Koretzky
CAREBUILDERS AT HOME
Ed Sheppard
FETCH! PET CARE BUCKS-MONT
Victoria Little
FRIENDS OF THE DELAWARE CANAL
Michael Ginder
NOOK NOOK CREATIVE MUSIC SCHOOL
Marcus Staniec
SANTANDER BANK, N.A
Michael Lyszkowski
SECOURRA
Cassie Francis
SIDES CREATIVE INC
Dan Sides
Cornerstone Health & Fitness
EZ Storage Warrington
Hill Wallack LLP
Insure4Life Financial
J. Carroll Molloy Realtor, LLC
Merck Sharp & Dohme
Meridian Bank
NJM
Real Trading LLC
Swimair Technologies LLC
Woods
ENTHUSIAST MEMBER
ENTHUSIAST MEMBER
ENHANCE YOUR MEMBERSHIP!
By becoming a Chamber Enthusiast, you can expand your contacts, share your knowledge, contribute your talents, grow personally & professionally, become a leader, &, consequently, GROW YOUR BUSINESS!
Receive ADDITIONAL Benefits beyond standard Membership immediately upon enrolling!
ENTHUSIAST MEMBER COST:
$150
(Additional Fee Above Standard Member Rates)
MEMBER BENEFITS!
v Enthusiast Member Listing on CBCC Website with link to your business
v VIP Seating at Special Member Events
v Two FREE Link at Lunch Meals ($70 Value)
v Opportunity for feature article in “Enthusiast Member Corner” in the Business & Arts Journal
v ONE promotional spotlight upon becoming an Enthusiast Member reaching 1500 subscribers
v One-time COMPLIMENTARY Reservation to host your own event in the Chamber lower-level meeting space (Coffee & water provided; date based on availability)
v Preferential consideration for Speaking Opportunities
v CBCC Name Badge with Chamber Enthusiast designation
Contact CBCC to register as an Enthusiast Member today!
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The MAY issue 2023 3 W a t e r F a c i l i t i e s E n g i n e e r i n g W a s t e w a t e r E n g i n e e r i n g M u n i c i p a l E n g i n e e r i n g S t r u c t u r a l E n g i n e e r i n g T r a f f i c & T r a n s p o r t a t i o n E n g i n e e r i n g E n v i r o n m e n t a l E n g i n e e r i n g P l a n n i n g & S i t e D e s i g n S u r v e y i n g C o n s t r u c t i o n A d m i n i s t r a t i o n & O b s e r v a t i o n G e o g r a p h i c I n f o r m a t i o n S y s t e m Corporate Office: 949 Easton Road Warrington, PA 18976 215-343-5700 630 Freedom Business Center Third Floor King of Prussia, PA 19406 610-572-7093 105 Raider Boulevard Suite 206 Hillsborough, NJ 08844 908-874-7500 433 Lancaster Avenue Suite 200 Malvern, PA 19355 610-489-5100 Serving Bucks County And The Surrounding Area Since 1973 Our Services Include: Carroll Engineering Celebrates 50 Years! May 11, 2023 • The Warrington
ENTREPRENEURIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 2023
Theme: Better Business Practices for the New Normal FREE to Chamber Members! $25 for Future Chamber Members
UPCOMING
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Panelists:
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Facilitator: Tony Moore, SCORE Mentor
Panelists: Debbie Wagner, President, The
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#2: Social Media • 6/6/23 • 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m. • Chamber O ce
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President, The Graphic Edge
Debbie Wagner,
NJM Insurance
Amy Decker, Social Media Supervisor,
Strategist, Buxmont Social Media
Berridge, Social Media
& Marketing
Development, Bucks County SPCA
#3: Advertising (Print vs. Digital) • 9/13/23 • 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m. • Chamber O ce
Cindy Kelly, Director of Communications &
Program
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NJM Insurance
VP, Marketing & Communications,
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Tony Bagonis (Asset Financial Services) and Montey (Univest)
LINK AT LUNCH May 9, 2023 • The Bucks Club
Jeff Jenkins (NotOnlySwag.com)
Michael Mundy (My Benefit Advisor) and Tom Maclin (C&N)
Beth Hohberger (Compassus Hospice and Palliative Care)
MEET UP
Location: Station Taphouse • June 27 • 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Join in on this fun opportunity to meet professionals from Bucks County and surrounding areas. This open event encourages professionals from a variety of industries to get together and make new connections!
*cash bar event
CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT
The Station at 139 N Main St, Dublin
July 27 • 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
$5 per Member • $10 per Future Member Register your team today!
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DOYLESTOWN
MAY
Giveaways
Appetizers
Tavern 4424 Old Easton Rd. Doylestown
members $40 future members
June 1 5-8 PM Waterwheel
$30
Cash bar
Bucks Chamber of Commerce
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Central Bucks High School Jazz Bands • Delaware Valley Saxophone Quartet • Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Elvis Pretzel • School of Rock • Lou Pompilio • Eco Man • Bucks County Folk Song Society • Bill Aust • Edward George Joan & Steve • BC Country Gentlemen Barbdershop Chorus • Cairngorm Pipes & Drum Tom & Marianne Tucker No Windows • Back Porch Jug Band • No Strings Attached with perfor mances by: www.centralbuckschamber.com • brad@centralbuckschamber.com • 215.348.3913
Networking Central
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6, 2023 MEDIA SPONSOR
CENTRAL BUCKS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Chairman’s Circle Dinner
Please join Kevin Putman Jr., Chairman of the Board of Directors, as he hosts a conversation with his guests on The Rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
5 – 5:45 pm Networking & Cocktails • 5:45 – 7:30 pm Dinner & Program
Location: Cock’n Bull Restaurant, Peddler’s Village • Rte 202 & Rte 263, Lahaska, PA
Complimentary for Chairman Circle Members
Chairman Circle Members are invited to bring TWO guests
Cost is $80 per person for dinner
Seating is limited! RSVP by Thursday, 6/15
To register, call the Chamber office at (215) 348-3913 ext. 114 or email Sue LaRosa at sue@centralbuckschamber.com
BUCKS BEAUTIFUL HOSTS 28TH ANNUAL KITCHEN & GARDEN TOUR
BUCKS BEAUTIFUL is pleased to host the 28th Kitchen & Garden Tour on Sunday June 11, 2023 from 11 am-4 pm, rain or shine. This annual event is a highlight of the Spring season, with visits to hidden jewels tucked away throughout bucolic Bucks County. Marvel at remodeled interiors and lovingly tended landscapes. Bucks County Master Gardeners will be on hand to offer expertise as you peruse specimen trees, beloved perennials, colorful annuals and more.
Homes on this year’s tour include a grand colonial overlooking a picturesque golf course; a historic Victorian restored to original character with redesigned backyard space; an award-winning landscape architect’s residence and gardens; a 238-year-old renovated home with extensive mature gardens; a contemporary house on lush grounds cultivated with dozens of specimen trees; a private community vegetable garden with collectible barn; a newly rejuvenated home with poolside entertaining spaces.
Early birds still catch the worm with discounted ticket prices of $30.00 until May 31st after which tickets will be $35.00. Included with your ticket purchase will a booklet with maps, photos and descriptions of each garden, plus a garden gift bag for the first 400 guests. Shutterbugs can feel free to click away to take home some inspiration.
Want free tickets? Become a Bucks Beautiful Member and receive complimentary tour admission plus exclusive access from 10 to 11 a.m. Gardens will open to non-members at 11 a.m. Proceeds benefit our reforestation, beautification and educational projects county-wide.
Tickets and Memberships can be purchased online at www.bucksbeautiful.org, by phone at 215-340-3639. Tickets will also be available at the following locations:
Bucks Country Gardens, 1057 N. Easton Road, Doylestown
Bucks Beautiful is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that beautifies Bucks County by coordinating gardening projects, reforestation efforts, events and educational programs in our community. We create partnerships with like-minded civic coalitions to develop attractive yet sustainable plantings to foster a healthier environment. Since 1991 we have worked to enhance the local landscape for residents and visitors alike by beautifying our towns, schools, parks, roadsides and pathways throughout Bucks County. To become an event sponsor contact info@bucksbeautiful.org. Thank you for helping us grow!
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Reprinted by the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce with permission from Baum, Smith & Clemens, LLP
SENIOR LIVING SPECIALISTS PHILADELPHIA
At SENIOR LIVING SPECIALISTS the goal is simple: aiding seniors and their loved ones through the process of finding a senior living community and their perfect home for the next chapter of life.
Senior Living Specialists is a one-stop shop, providing COMPLIMENTARY, personalized senior community placement services in independent living, assisted care, memory care, group homes, and personal care. They offer resources to make this a smooth and seamless transition for your family, including: home companion care companies, home health companies, downsizing companies, senior move managers, elder law attorneys, Veteran’s Benefits, and more.
Each specialist spends time curating a portfolio of senior living communities through touring, meeting Executive Directors, and learning the ins and outs of each community. By immersing themselves in the communities, they are better able and equipped to find each senior the best fit for their individual needs. They connect with families at a very vulnerable time, strive to make the best decisions with them, and help provide seniors with the best quality of life.
Compassion and real-life experience are what sets them apart. The founder, Lorri Bernstein’s, former experience as a social worker informs her caring and supportive approach as she helps you navigate this process.
Everyone ages. It’s a part of life. Our later years can be especially challenging, but Senior Living Specialists (SLS) is here to help you on what can be an emotionally
distressing, overwhelming journey. Their services alleviate the anxiety of determining the right option for your loved one.
To connect and learn more, please reach out to Lorri Bernstein, the founder, at lorri@seniorlivingspecialistsphiladelphia. com or explore their website at https:// www.seniorlivingspecialistsphilly.com/.
AMERICAN HERITAGE CREDIT UNION AWARDS 30 HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR MEMBERS WITH ANNUAL CECILIA B. GRADY SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE 2023 PROGRAM
AMERICAN HERITAGE CREDIT UNION
(American Heritage) awarded 30 high school senior members with a $1,000 scholarship to ease the financial burden of higher education expenses. American Heritage Credit Union’s Scholarship Committee selected the 2023 scholarship recipients based on their scholarly merits, community and school involvement, a letter of recommendation, credit union eligibility, and a submitted essay describing a time applicants faced a challenge or setback and how they were able to learn from the experience.
This year, American Heritage invited the scholarship recipients to its Scholarship Banquet at American Heritage’s Main Campus to celebrate these deserving students and their achievements.
The Scholarship Program honors American Heritage’s Chairperson Emerita, Cecilia B.
Grady, who served on American Heritage’s Board of Directors for over 40 years. American Heritage’s annual scholarship program represents her dedication to financial literacy, education, and community outreach.
“We’re proud to offer our scholarship program to our members to help alleviate some of the financial burden that higher education creates,” states Bruce K. Foulke, American Heritage’s President & CEO. “Our future community leaders are coming out of school with more debt and expenses than any generation before them. The scholarship these students receive from our program can be used however they see fit to support their educational goals and career aspirations. Congratulations to this year’s recipients of the Cecilia B. Grady Scholarship Program and we wish you luck in your future endeavors!”
About American Heritage Credit Union American Heritage Credit Union is a member-owned financial cooperative with more than $4.5 billion in assets serving more than 800 Workplace Partners and more than 280,000 members, with more than 35 locations across Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, and Camden Counties. Founded in 1948, American Heritage Credit Union is now one of the top 75 largest credit unions in the United States. For more information about American Heritage Credit Union please visit at www.AmericanHeritageCU.org.
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