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Support your city and have breakfast with the Mayor! “Breakfast with “Breakfast with “Breakfast with Mayor John Callahan” Mayor Sal Panto” Mayor Ed Pawlowski” What’s Inside: Thursday Wednesday Wednesday 2 Board of Governors February 17 February 23 March 2 Comfort Suites Pomfret Bar Association 7 Scholarship Bethlehem Club of Lehigh Opportunities County

20 New Member Please join Bethlehem Mayor John Callahan, Easton Mayor Sal Panto Spotlight and Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski as they addresses the business community. Please see pages 33, 34 and 35 for more information about these events, as well as a list of sponsors. 37 Member News

39 Events Calendar

Saturday, February 12 Holiday Inn Conference Center Fogelsville Premier Presenting Sponsor: Sponsor: An Affordable, Nationally Recognized, Green Marketing Solution See the ad on page 3 for more information. See the ad on page 4 for more information. 2 February 2011 Visit LehighValleyChamber.org • Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections STAFF DIRECTORY The Board of Governors ALLENTOWN OFFICE 840 Hamilton Street, Suite 205, Allentown, PA 18101 Gregg Feinberg, Esq., Feinberg Law Office Tony Iannelli 610-841-5860 President & Chief Executive Officer Chair, Board of Governors, The Chamber Miriam Huertas 610-841-5808 610-398-4900 • [email protected] VP, Allentown Initiatives Danielle Joseph 610-841-5851 VP, Mission Councils Marlyn Kissner 610-841-5806 I challenge you to go to any downtown or be one of our best Snow Ball events ever, urban core communities. Executive VP, Regional Chambers, urban core area in the Lehigh Valley with hundreds of exciting items on which See you at Snow Ball! Councils & BBRP region and not see the impact that The you can bid. So if the economic health of Ellie Passman 610-841-5804 Chamber’s Main Street Lehigh Valley our Valley’s downtowns and urban core VP, Regional Councils Initiatives have had in that area. Because communities is important to you, I hope Marta Anglade 610-841-5863 of that far-reaching impact, the Small you come to Snow Ball on Saturday, AVP, Event Planning & Logistics Business Council (SBC) of The Chamber February 12, and bid on some auction Leslie Suhr 610-841-5834 Main St. Manager Hamilton District made the decision several months ago to items. Mary Himmelberger 610-841-5807 contribute the proceeds of the Snow Ball And speaking of our urban cores, I Borough Business Revitalization Coordinator auction to the Main Street Lehigh Valley would like to thank the Lehigh Valley Lorie Reinert 610-841-5802 Foundation. Economic Development Corporation Assistant to The President We are grateful to the SBC for granting (LVEDC) for deciding to invest in the Colleen Daniels 610-841-5800 the Foundation this huge honor and Chamber’s Main Street initiative through Executive Assistant opportunity. The Snow Ball Committee a financial contribution. We very much has been busy planning what is sure to value the partnership we have with Photo: A scene from the 2010 Snow Ball. BETHLEHEM OFFICE LVEDC, and we look forward to working *Photo courtesy of www.i360tours.com/ 561 Main Street, Suite 200, Bethlehem, PA 18018 Board of Governors with them on further improving our John Wilchek Jr. Frank Facchiano 610-841-5810 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Executive VP, Member Relations & Marketing Michelle Griffin Young 610-841-5832 Chair, Gregg Feinberg, Esq., Executive VP, Public Policy Feinberg Law Office Lynn Logue 610-841-5835 VP, Bethlehem Initiatives Tony Iannelli, The Chamber, Lanita Lum 610-841-5836 President & CEO VP, Member Relations & Marketing Vice Chair, Barry Fisher, Michael Schlossberg 610-841-5809 69-WFMZ-TV & wfmz.com VP, Member Relations & Applied Technology Secretary, Ronald Rucker Brandy Skorupsky 610-841-5801 All members of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce AVP, Communications Treasurer, Bruce Palmer, are invited to submit a nomination form to Samantha Schwartz 610-841- 5831 Buckno, Lisicky & Company Downtown Bethlehem Association Manager Immediate Past Chair, Buddy Lesavoy, Jennifer Rodgers 610-739-1516 SERVE ON THE Special Events Coordinator Lesavoy Butz & Seitz, LLC Stephanie DeLuca BOARD OF GOVERNORS Bethlehem Marketing Assistant Anne Baum, Capital BlueCross Melody Gardner 610-841-5862 & Chamber Foundation Chair Senior Administrative Coordinator Anthony Biondi, Merchants Bank OF THE Joe Brake, Coca-Cola Bottling Co EASTON OFFICE of the Lehigh Valley GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY 158 A Northampton Street, Easton, PA 18042 Eileen Budd, Budd Agency, Inc. Dawn Werkheiser 610-841-5833 Executive VP, Finance & Human Resources Nancy Dischinat, Lehigh Valley CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Workforce Investment Board Alison Miers 610-841-5852 VP, Easton Initiatives Ollie Foucek, Tallman, Hudders Sharon Davis 610-973-4404 & Sorrentino To be considered by the nominating committee, the nomination form Borough Business Revitalization Coordinator Bob Friedman, AFLAC must be signed by the Chamber member completing the form, Tina Marte 610-841-5830 John Hayes, AFC First Financial Finance & IT Coordinator and must be received at The Chamber by February 28, 2011. Corporation Bob Noctor 610-841-5805 To receive a form, contact Lorie Reinert Finance Assistant Peter Lowe, PJL Associates at lorier@lehighvalleychamber or call 610-841-5802. Drew Maron, Maron Financial * A bio must be attached to the form for each person nominated. PHILLIPSBURG OFFICE Solutions 314 South Main Street, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 Stephen Patterson, TD Bank Mike Dowd 908-859-5161 VP, Phillipsburg Initiatives Rick Principato, Tower Products, Inc.

Designer/Editor/Layout: Brandy Skorupsky, Assistant VP, Communications, The Chamber • Articles: Chambers, Councils, Staff & Various Contributors • Printer: TN Printing Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections • Visit LehighValleyChamber.org February 2011 3 SAVE THESE DATES

Wednesday, March 16: 2011 Buy Lehigh Valley Expo Presented by The Chamber’s Women’s Business Council Build better business relationships, increase your company’s recognition in the community and promote your company’s products and services.

Thursday, April 21: Lehigh Valley Commercial Real Estate Outlook NAI Summit will present the latest real estate activities and trends across the Lehigh Valley, 22nd ANNIVERSARY PA and the nation. Lehigh County Executive Don Cunningham and Northampton County Executive John Stoffa will present The Chamber’s 2011 Commercial Real Estate The Small Business Council cordially invites you to attend the 22nd annual Development Awards.

Wednesday, April 27: Administrative Professionals Day Is your office recognizing your support staff this year? Now is the time to celebrate and reward the associates who make your business successful. Prizes will be given away. Saturday, February 12, 2011 Holiday Inn Conference Center, Fogelsville Wednesday, May 11: PREMIER SPONSOR: PRESENTING SPONSOR: Allentown Chamber Annual Dinner The Joseph S. Daddona Awards will be presented to businesses and organizations in three categories: New Commitment, Dedication and Good Neighbor. Black tie optional • $280 per couple • $160 per person The Linda M. Anthony Scholarship Awards will also be presented. Program Sponsorship opportunities Hors d’oeuvres & Open Bar available. Contact Frank 6 - 7 p.m. followed by Cash Bar Facchiano at 610-841-5810 Thursday, May 12: Dinner for more information. Bethlehem Chamber Annual Dinner 7:30 p.m. Carrying on the time-honored tradition, the Bethlehem Chamber hosts its Annul Dinner. Dancing The 2011 Priscilla Payne Hurd Award and the 2011 Frank L. Marcon Award Music by Joyous America’s Oldest Jeweler, est. 1785 will be presented. 9 p.m. to Midnight presents Silent Auction 22nd Anniversary Diamond Draw Tables open at 6 p.m. Friday, May 20: Valet Service Available.

Greater Lehigh Valley Transportation Luncheon The annual Snow Ball, presented by the Small Business Council of the This event is held in concurrence with National Transportation Week. Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, provides contributions to This forum focuses on educating and engaging our business community in the vital issue local nonprofit organizations. The beneficiary of the 2011 Snow Ball Silent of transportation and infrastructure. Auction is Main Street Lehigh Valley.

Entertainment Sponsor: Silver Snowflake Sponsors:

Gold Snowflake Sponsors: Friday, June 3: Bottling Co. of the Lehigh Valley Lehigh Valley Women’s Summit Presented by The Chamber’s Women’s Business Council and the Women’s Leadership Bethlehem Business Forms Initiative of the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley. This is a fabulous opportunity to spend the day with the Valley’s most influential women AV Sponsor: in business, philanthropy, government, education, healthcare and the arts. Photography Sponsor: * Additional Sponsors as of 1/5/11

To register, contact Colleen Daniels at [email protected] For details, please visit or 610-841-5800, or see the enclosed flier. LehighValleyChamber.org/Events Main Street photography provided by Hub Willson. 4 February 2011 Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections • Visit LehighValleyChamber.org

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Main Street Initiatives

Anne Baum, Capital BlueCross Chair, The Chamber Foundation 610-820-2862 • [email protected]

Chamber Funds Community Development Recovery With Help From Our Friends The Main Street Lehigh Valley initiative of Chamber Foundation. the Chamber Foundation continues to The Foundation’s mission is to invest its privately-contributed money improve every main street in the Lehigh into community development projects Valley through targeted investments in throughout the Valley. The projects that façade improvements, streetscape receive their support inspire hope and designs, sidewalk beautification, and optimism in the Valley’s communities. A other enhancements to the physical little bit literally goes a long way in moti- appearance of our downtowns and urban vating communities to be more excited centers - amenities such as banners, about revitalization efforts. These oft- benches, tables, greening, and signs. simple urban improvements encourage Other allocations include promotional growth and positive change – a pleasant assistance for marketing downtowns. juxtaposition to the “doom and gloom” All of this is possible only through the headlines that face us everyday. corporate and private donations of On Saturday, February 12, The Lehigh Valley leaders who understand Chamber’s Small Business Council will the importance of healthy downtown The Chamber’s BBRP Coordinators: host the 22nd annual Snow Ball (its districts to the regional economy. How Sharon Davis Mary Himmelberger annual black tie dinner dance and silent can you help? Buy tickets ($280 a couple Bangor, Bath, Catasauqua, Pen Argyl Alburtis, Coopersburg, Hellertown auction) at the Holiday Inn Conference - to order call Danielle Joseph at 610-841- [email protected] [email protected] Center in Fogelsville. 100% of this year’s 5851) and join us. Thank you, in advance, 610-973-4404 610-739-1520 net auction proceeds will benefit the for your support! Main Street Lehigh Valley project of the 6 February 2011 Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections • Visit LehighValleyChamber.org Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections • Visit LehighValleyChamber.org February 2011 7

The Chamber’s Scholarship Opportunities:

The Allentown Chamber Linda M. Anthony Scholarship Fund Phillipsburg Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship

This newly developed scholarship program recognizes one outstanding high school senior General Criteria: Academic Performance, School Activity and Service, Community from Allen, Central Catholic and Dieruff High Schools. These seniors will have demon- Activity. Competitive Essay. strated academic ability and a commitment to learning, achievement, and community service. The scholarship assists young men and women in their pursuit of higher education at 2 scholarships - $500 to students at either Phillipsburg High School or Warren County an accredited two or Four Year College. The concentration of their continuing education Technical High School in a business related field is preferred. Contact: Mike Dowd, [email protected], (908) 859-5161 General Criteria: The recipient of the scholarship must be a student in good standing at his Applications must be submitted by April 22, 2011. or her high school and must be in the top 10% of their graduating class. Good standing is defined as acceptable citizenship and attendance. In addition the student will have demonstrated community service through school or church and or employment. Children of the chamber staff or the scholarship selection committee are ineligible.

Each of the three recipients will receive a $1,000 scholarship from the Allentown Chamber of Commerce.

Contact: Miriam Huertas, [email protected] (610) 841-5808 Applications must be submitted by Friday, March 11, 2011.

Hellertown Lower Saucon Chamber Of Commerce Northampton Area Chamber of Commerce Merit Award Scholarship Fund

The following criteria are to be used for application and granting of an annual merit award This scholarship recognizes one outstanding high school senior from Northampton Area to one graduating Saucon Valley High School student. The award shall be for $1,000. All High School. This senior will have demonstrated academic ability and a commitment to applicants must be planning to further his or her education within six months of graduat- learning, achievement, and community service. The scholarship assists young men and ing from high school. women in their pursuit of higher education at an accredited two or four year college or university. The concentration of their continuing education in a business related field is pre- General Criteria: ferred. A B+ or 85 percent grade point average or better. Display leadership skills. General Criteria: The recipient of the scholarship must be a student in good standing at Be a good communicator. Northampton Area High School. Good standing is defined as acceptable citizenship and Be active in extra-curricular or community service activities. attendance. In addition the student will have demonstrated community service and or Must submit an essay of not less than 150 words and no more than 200 words on employment. Children of the chamber staff or the scholarship selection committee are “Why I should receive this award.” The essay should be typed and mailed to The ineligible. Funds will be awarded upon the submission of an official acceptance letter from Chamber, by the student. the college or university.

Contact: Ellie Passman, [email protected], (610) 841-5804 The recipient will receive a $500 scholarship from the Northampton Area Chamber. Essay deadline is February 15, 2011. Contact: Marlyn Kissner, [email protected] (610) 841-5806 Applications must be submitted by March 11, 2011.

Women’s Business Council High School Scholarship Women’s Business Council Non Traditional Student Scholarship This scholarship recognizes outstanding female high school seniors who have demonstrated academic ability and a commitment to learning, achievement, and community service. This scholarship recognizes female Chamber members who wish to return to high educa- The scholarship assists young women in their pursuit of higher education and their desire tion. These women have demonstrated academic ability and a commitment to learning, to assist other young women in reaching their full leadership potential after post-second- achievement, and community service. The scholarship assists women in their pursuit of ary graduation. higher education and their desire to assist other young women in reaching their full leadership potential after post-secondary graduation. The recipient of the scholarship must: • Be a student in good standing at her high school and must have maintained an overall 3.5 The recipient of the scholarship must: GPA. Good standing is defined as acceptable citizenship and attendance. • Be a member or an employee of a business or organization that is a current member of • Have demonstrated community service through school or church and or employment the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce. Chamber staff, WBC Board members, • Be accepted and attending an accredited post-secondary educational program during the or the scholarship selection committee are ineligible. following academic year. • Provide a letter of support from her employer • Be a daughter of an employee of a business or organization that is a current member of • Have demonstrated community service The Chamber. Children of the chamber staff, WBC Board, or the scholarship selection • Be accepted and attending an accredited post-secondary educational program during the committee are ineligible. following academic year

Contact: Danielle Joseph, [email protected] , (610) 841-5851 Contact: Danielle Joseph, [email protected] , (610) 841-5851 Applications must be submitted by April 1, 2011. Applications must be submitted by April 1, 2011. The scholarship will be announced in mid-May. The scholarship will be announced in mid-May. 8 February 2011 Visit LehighValleyChamber.org • Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections

Energy & Environment Committee Message - Don Bernhard, Manager-Community and Economic Development PPL Corporation

Every business in the Lehigh Valley is unique. One thing they have in com- mon: energy is essential to the products they make and sell, and the services they provide. That’s why it is vitally important for businesses large and small to take control of energy costs, rather than allow energy costs to take control of them. Two ways to manage energy usage and costs are to choose an electricity supplier and take advantage of energy efficiency programs. Choosing an electricity supplier is not new for Lehigh Valley businesses. Since the start of 2010, many businesses have saved money by purchasing electricity from a competitive supplier. In most instances, sup- pliers offer lower prices than the standard “default service” option provided by the local utility. They also may offer customized services and pricing options tailored to your needs. It pays to shop around. Why would PPL promote switch- ing to a competitive supplier? Because it can help business customers be more successful, and because it does not hurt PPL Electric Utilities financially. PPL Electric Utilities obtains default service electricity supply through a competitive bidding process, and passes through the revenue it collects for default service supply directly to the winning bidders. Another way local businesses can manage energy costs is through wise energy use. PPL Electric Utilities offers a variety of programs that can improve the bottom line by reducing energy use and increasing energy efficiency. These E-power programs include rebates, incentives and grants for lighting, HVAC systems and other equipment that powers your businesses. To learn more about these programs, visit www.pplelectric.com, and click on the E logo. Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections • Visit LehighValleyChamber.org February 2011 9

Watch Healthcare Legislative Committee Business Matters Tom Huntzinger, Emerson, Reid & Co. Mondays at 8 p.m. on WFMZ, Ch. 69 Chair, Healthcare Committee 717-495-1380 • [email protected]

February is the month when all of us of your net (of employee contributions) ness for groups of 50 or fewer employees. Business Matters with Chamber President begin to think about income taxes. We health insurance premiums paid. There is This will be the case until 2014 (as of & CEO Tony Iannelli, is the region’s only now have our W-2s, and are receiving a sliding scale based upon your average now). What this means is that although local business show on commercial televi- 1099 forms nearly every day. This year all compensation per employee, so a careful you may not like your renewal from the sion. Business Matters is a half-hour inter- small business owners need to talk with review of the details is called for. current carrier, it may be difficult to move view show that gets inside the minds of their tax preparer about health insurance. In addition, a careful review of your to another insurer at a lower premium if business and community leaders to talk Yes, health insurance. For the calendar health insurance benefit package is there are medical issues with employees about their successes and challenges, as well as regional public policy issues and year of 2010, or fiscal years beginning in called for as well. Consideration needs to or dependents. So, in addition to your world trends. 2010, you may qualify for the Small be given to the deductible, co-pays, Rx CPA, you should be meeting with your Closed-Captioning Sponsored By: Business Tax Credit. Everyone’s situation plan, and employee contribution (among health insurance agent as well for proper is different, so it is important for you to other things). We are now entering a peri- guidance. Independent Licensee of the BlueCross BlueShield Association consult with your tax preparer/advisor. od of time when nearly all insurance car- You may qualify based upon the amount riers will medically underwrite new busi- www.wfmz.com/businessmatters ADVERTISE IN CONNECTIONS The Chamber’s Monthly Publication

Place an ad or insert fliers in the Chamber’s monthly direct mail publication. A digital version of Connections is available at LehighValleyChamber.org/News. For more information, contact Lanita Lum at [email protected] or 610-841-5836. 10 February 2011 Visit LehighValleyChamber.org • Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections • Visit LehighValleyChamber.org February 2011 11

“Help Youth Become Part of World-Class, Competitive Workforce” - Nancy Dischinat, Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment Board

The vision of Lehigh Valley Workforce school dropouts and other at-risk Investment Board, Inc. (LVWIB) is that youth, ages 17 to 24. If you know youth the Lehigh Valley has a world-class, who would benefit from such services, competitive workforce. To make this a refer them to PA CareerLink® Lehigh reality, we need to prepare youth, Valley. Services include assessments, including high school dropouts and case management, training for a other at-risk youth, to become part of General Education Development (GED) the workforce. You can help! credential, English as a Second In Pennsylvania, more than 70 per- Language (ES6L) training, career coun- cent of all jobs require workers with seling, occupational skills training, education beyond high school. It is financial assistance such as tuition increasingly difficult for individuals reimbursement, on-the-job training with only a high school diploma, or no and employment opportunities. Youth credentials at all, to find a job with a can learn more by visiting PA family-sustaining wage. Moreover, a CareerLink® Lehigh Valley, 1601 Union lack of job skills can lead to economic Boulevard, Allentown, or by calling 610- dependency and a drain on tax dollars. 841-1049. You may also contact The In Pennsylvania, a typical dropout con- Chamber’s WIB liaison, Michelle Griffin sumes $683 more annually in public- Young, at michelley@lehighvalley- funded programs than he or she con- chamber.org or 610-841-5832. tributes in taxes. Each year, one in five ninth grade students either drop out or fail to graduate four years later, accord- ing to Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children. Here’s what you can do. LVWIB offers comprehensive services to assist high 12 February 2011 Visit LehighValleyChamber.org • Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections • Visit LehighValleyChamber.org February 2011 13

Small Business Council Real Life. Real Solutions. Tom Rooney, Express Employment Professionals President, Small Business Council 610-264-4080 • [email protected]

Over the last several weeks, it seems I’ve we plan for continuing to grow a strong, social. I want to personally thank the had the same discussion with all of my resilient business in 2011. As we all indi- Snow Ball committee and, in particular, clients and business associates-“How did vidually prepare and plan for the future, Desiree Lake and Danielle Joseph for the you make out in 2010? What does 2011 we’ll only make the business community time and effort they’ve put in to make look like?” And, overwhelmingly, the end here in the Valley that much stronger. this event a success. And, if you have any result of those discussions seemed to be SBC’s 22nd Annual Snow Ball is just items you would like to donate to this the same – 2010 was definitely better around the corner – February 12! If you year’s silent auction, please contact than 2009 for most businesses in the haven’t purchased your tickets yet, there Danielle Joseph at the Chamber at 610- Valley. And most companies seem to be are still some available. For those who 841-5851. cautiously optimistic about 2011. have never attended, Snow Ball is proba- 2009 taught all of us many things – bly THE Chamber’s premier networking some good, some bad. However, there are so many examples of SBC members who just simply focused on the basics of their business in 2010. These members were able to prove that they can thrive even in the worst economy our country has seen since the Great Depression. No one wants another economic upheaval or for the job market to plummet again. But factors beyond our control, like the economy, must be taken into account as

Small Business Council Breakfast Sponsorship Opportunity: • $500 Event Sponsorship (includes podium time) Photo 1: SBC annual holiday program Small Business Council OFFICERS AND BOARD sponsor, Zator Law Offices, with speaker • $250 Co-Sponsorship Pastor Bob Stevens, and Jake Kaligis who provided the musical entertainment. OFFICERS Bob Friedman 610-398-3727 Zator Law Offices chose the Wounded President: Tom Rooney 610-264-4080 AFLAC Warrior Project as the holiday charity for Express Employment Professionals Murtaza Jaffer 610-972-5291 the SBC. Vice President: Luann LaRussa Express Business Center Inc. Pinwheel Graphix 610-588-8797 Howard Josephs 570-807-0582 Photo 2: Jake Kaligis got the attendees Immediate Past President: Tursack Printing, Inc. For more details, into the holiday spirit with his perform- Sally Handlon 484-241-4124 Desiree Lake 610-437-6000 please contact Danielle Joseph at ance. Handlon Business Resources, LLC Community Services for Children Ext. 3421 [email protected] Michelle Landis 610-438-4666 Photo 3: Pastor Bob Stevens of Zion's or 610-841-5851. DIRECTORS ActionCOACH “Liberty Bell” Church spoke on holiday Carol Anthony 610-253-1254 Joan Marcus 610-437-3255 traditions in Allentown. First Star Bank Joan B. Marcus Communications LLC Matt Baker 610-797-9272 Jennifer Mizak 610-504-0008 Support The Chamber Foundation through Verizon Acoustical Spray Insulators, Inc. LM Group LLC David Dunn 610-439-1500 Scott Palochik 610-439-5091 When you order a new qualifying residential Verizon product, David Dunn Law Offices, PC Bethlehem Business Forms The Chamber Foundation will receive a donation from John Eisenhard 610-250-0181 Donna Posivak 610-861-5434 Verizon. PA supporters: call 1-888-345-7544. NJ supporters Lehigh Valley Financial Group Northampton Community College call: 1-888-678-1384. Remember to provide this code to the David Ellowitch 267-240-9736 J. Matthew Zator 610-432-1900 Verizon representative: 50053. Ellowitch 3, LLC Zator Law Offices, LLC Ext. 247 14 February 2011 Visit LehighValleyChamber.org • Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections

SAVE THE DATE: Friday, June 3

Brought to you by WLI and the Women’s Business Council

University Center of DeSales University 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

This is a fabulous opportunity to spend the day with the Valley’s most influential women in business, philanthropy, government, education, healthcare and the arts.

Opening Address: Lynne Abraham the first woman to serve as Philadelphia’s district attorney

Keynote Presentation: Dr. Debbie Salas-Lopes, MPH Chief, Division of General Internal Medicine Department of Medicine at Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network

Lively breakout sessions.

For more information, contact Danielle Joseph at [email protected] or 610-841-5851. Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections • Visit LehighValleyChamber.org February 2011 15

Women’s Business Council

Marilee Falco, Sovereign Bank President, Women’s Business Council 610-814-0769 • [email protected]

The WBC has various exciting programs new additions, including a mid-day net- we wish her all the best in her new posi- Women’s Business Council in the works for 2011. Join us in February working reception, entertainment, semi- tion. The WBC advocates for women, and Program Sponsors: at the Best Western for our luncheon pro- nars and cooking demos. we feel particularly proud when one of • Assurance First Land Abstract Company gram on “How to Pitch to the Press.” On The WBC would like to bid a fond our members is promoted or accepts a • Christine’s Secret Garden March 16, please be sure to join us for farewell to Marta Gabriel, who has left new position. Please be sure to offer • Consumer Trust Mortgage Corporation our annual Business to Business Expo at The Chamber to join the staff of Senator Marta your congratulations! • LifePath, Inc. Northampton Community College’s Pat Toomey. Marta was always an advo- • Oral Dynamics Spartan Center. Whether you buy a cate for the WBC and we will miss her, but • White and Williams booth to showcase your business or attend the event and network with our Photo 1: WBC Past exhibitors, we look forward to seeing you Presidents and cur- there! This year we will be hosting the rent leadership Board of Governors, the Small Business meet to exchange Council and all of our chambers at the ideas. (L-R) Laura Business to Business Expo. Look for other Schmieder, Sally Handlon, Marilee Falco, Stephanie Hnatiw, Sandy Gaspar, Andrea Hemphill, Gale Schmidt Hodavance, Tammy Bruno, Merry Landis and Dorota Gasienica Kozak.

Photos 2-5: 2nd Annual Tea and Tree Party held at Sangria on December 14: sponsored by Capital BlueCross, CHIP. Photo 2: (L-R) Marta Gabriel, Fred Fenselau, Eric Staub, Jon Craighead and Beth Craighead. Photo 3: (L-R) Allison Lisiecki, Liz McCool, Nicole Farmer and Meygan Young. Photo 4: Tammy Bruno and Gale Schmidt Hodavance. Photo 5: Ann Marie Surovy and Danielle Joseph.

Women’s Business Council OFFICERS AND BOARD OFFICERS DIRECTORS President: Marilee Falco 610-814-0769 Melissa Fritzinger 610-861-8600 Sovereign Bank Creative Financial Group Immediate Past President: Tammy Bruno Elizabeth Martell 610-393-3500 M&T Bank 610-776-6422 Assurance First Land Abstract First Vice President: 610-332-0390 Arlene Peltola 610-606-4666 Dorota Gasienica-Kozak Cedar Crest College Ext. 3753 King, Spry, Herman, Freund & Faul, LLC Tracy Schadler 484-623-4460 Vice President of Marketing: Exhibit Studios Ann Marie Surovy 610-264-5724 Kim Sharif 484-536-1319 LifePath, Inc. Ext. 259 Easton Home Health & Hospice Vice President of Membership: Darlene Pors Nancy Signorovitch 610-882-9200 H.T. Lyons, Inc. 610-530-2600 Discover Lehigh Valley Vice President of Programs: Carla Hickey Christine Stazo 610-250-7085 Photo 6: The WBC board at its December Girl Scouts of Eastern PA 610-791-2411 Christine’s Secret Garden board meeting and holiday party. Thank Secretary: Deborah Allen 610-398-0239 you, Sarah at Melt, for your hospitality! Cetronia Ambulance Corps., Inc. Ext. 513 16 February 2011 Visit LehighValleyChamber.org • Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections HostHost aa ChamberChamber Mixer!Mixer! Chamber mixer hosts have the opportunity to showcase their business and have their staff meet & greet fellow Chamber members.

• Chamber mixers provide a positive environment where Chamber members can gather to network and learn about the business hosting the mixer.

• Chamber mixers are advertised: in this publication (Connections), in our on-line newsletter (E-Connections), on the Chamber’s website calendar and through The Chamber’s social media outlets.

• The Chamber provides a photo and caption in this publication (Connections) after the event for additional advertising.

This is a wonderful chance to showcase your company and bring Chamber members into your facility.

Dates are going quickly, so be sure to reserve early! Months will be assigned on a first come first serve basis...

For more information, please contact Special Events Coordinator Jennifer Rodgers at 610-739-1516 or jenniferr@lehighvalleychamber .org. Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections • Visit LehighValleyChamber.org February 2011 17

Ambassador Committee

Carrie L. Fellon, CRPS®, CCPS, RFC® Life Stage Financial Solutions, LLC Ambassador Committee; 610-252-4986

A Recipe for Success….

Carrie“Carrie Fellon Fellon raised raised herher hand andand saidsaid nity. We are here to improve the level of “yes”‘yes’ to serveservTzx The the Chamber Chamber and knowsand knows first personal customer service. firsthand hand that givingthat isgiving greater is than greater receiving, than There’s an old parable about a room- receiving,in life and inin business. life and As inPresident business. of Life As ful of thin, sickly folks who find it impos- PresidentStage Financial of LifeSolutions, Stage a parentFinancial and sible to feed themselves from a pot of Solutions,volunteer Ambassadora parent sheand also volunteer knows stew, because their wooden spoons are Ambassadorthat building she relationships also knows is that never building self- longer than their arms. Hence, they can- relationshipsserving. Go ahead.is never Enjoy self-serving. this month’s Go not get the spoons back into their Ambassadors Committee ahead;recipe enjoyfor success.” this month’s - Bob recipe Friedman, for suc- mouths. Yet, in an adjoining room, a EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE cess.Ambassador Chair, AFLAC happy, well nourished community enjoys an identical stew. The second group has OFFICERS As a freshman Ambassador, I am honored learned early on to feed one another. The Chair: Bob Friedman 610-398-3727 to act as a liaison between The Chamber first miserable group is a greedy lot, Photo 1: Priority Bracelets celebrated a Aflac and its members. Our monthly thinking only of themselves. mixer on December 2 at 101 S. Main Co-Chair: Howard Josephs 570-807-0582 Ambassador meetings deliver continuing My fellow Ambassadors and I extend Street in Nazareth. Tursack Printing, Inc. education by reviewing the benefits of our long-handled spoons to each other Luann LaRussa 610-588-8797 Chamber membership – much of which and to you. Our stew is a pool of Photos 2 & 3: On December 9, 3900 Pinwheel Graphix is underutilized by many, including me. resources from which to draw ideas and We strive to unite our current and future energies, improving our recipe along the Hamilton Shops hosted a Chamber mixer Alysia Radford 610-821-4137 in Allentown. Capital BlueCross members, recognizing their instinct to way. Enjoy the bounty! improve their market and their commu- 18 February 2011 Visit LehighValleyChamber.org • Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections

The Chamber is proud to offer all residents of The Valley and surrounding areas access to a FREE DISCOUNT HEALTH SAVINGS CARD.

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Social Media

Michael Schlossberg, AVP, Technical and Community Management, The Chamber 610-841-5809 • [email protected]

How the Fortune 100 Uses Social Media - And What You Can Learn A 2010 study found that 86 of the media to connect with customers and Fortune 100 companies use social media. resolve problems. This creates what is This is an astoundingly high number. sometimes so desperately missing from With such a large percentage of social dealing with a faceless company – a real, media, it is worth asking: how do these human communication – one that makes companies use social media? And what customers feel valued and valuable. can your business learn? Additionally, these companies use First, Fortune 100 companies use social media to generate revenue. It’s all social media to provide customers with about money, and the Fortune 100 com- additional rewards. Not just inform them panies know it. Social media can help about sales and promotions that are businesses exposure their customers to already ongoing, but to give them special new products, turn leads into sales and access. This special access provides increase brand awareness. All of this, of friends and followers with a value-added course, has a net effect of increasing reason to keep an eye on social media. sales. Second, Fortune 100 companies use With these tips in mind: how can you social media to provide top-notch cus- and your business use social media? tomer service. Some companies, such as Comcast and Southwest Air, use social 20 February 2011 Visit LehighValleyChamber.org • Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections

New Member Spotlight Brought to you by: The Greater Lehigh Valley of Commerce is pleased to welcome the following new members. This list is also available at LehighValleyChamber.org (home page)

Apollo Marble & Granite Contigo Mi Amigo Exel Inc. Creations 963 Barnside Road 861 Nestle Way 1325 Chestnut Street Allentown, PA 18103 Breinigsville, PA 18031 East Penn Plaza Phone: (610) 417-8650 Phone: (610) 395-8563 Emmaus, PA 18049 Fax: (610) 398-0376 Fax: (610) 395-8718 Phone: (610) 928-4290 [email protected] [email protected] Accent Podiatry Associates, PC Fax: (610) 928-4291 www.contigomiamigo.com Mr. Mike Durrick 2925 William Penn Highway, #302 [email protected] Mr. Joshua D. Lee LOGISTICS Easton, PA 18045 www.apollomarbleandgranite NON-PROFIT & NOT-FOR-PROFIT Phone: (610) 810-0800 creations.com ORGANIZATIONS First National Land Transfer Inc. Fax: (610) 810-0801 Ms. Roberta A. Jacomen-Foster 18 East Union Boulevard, Suite 2 [email protected] HOME IMPROVEMENT Cosmopolitan Restaurant Bethlehem, PA 18018 www.betterfeetbetterhealth.com 22 North 6th Street Phone: (610) 691-6450 Dr. Nimish N. Chokshi Base Engineering, Inc. Allentown, PA 18101 Fax: (610) 691-6444 PODIATRIST & FOOTCARE 1044 North Quebec Street Phone: (610) 435-3540 [email protected] Allentown, PA 18109 www.ourcosmopolitan.com www.usefnlt.com Advanced Aesthetics Institute Phone: (610) 437-0978 Mr. Jim Fortunato Mr. Michael Borso of PA, LLC Fax: (601) 432-3800 RESTAURANTS & CAFES TITLE COMPANIES 74 West Broad Street, Suite 250 [email protected] Bethlehem, PA 18018 Mr. Robert Bauer Crest Wholesale Carpet and independenceIT Phone: (610) 694-9944 ENGINEERING Flooring Distributors 1011 Brookside Road, Suite 120 Fax: (610) 694-9960 6412 Hamilton Boulevard Allentown, PA 18106 [email protected] Baseline Transportation Inc. Allentown, PA 18106 Phone: (610) 366-0090 www.aaipa.com 1628 North 18th Street Phone: (610) 395-3395 Fax: (610) 465-9675 Ms. Karen Sedler Allentown, PA 18104 Fax: (610) 395-9853 [email protected] MEDICAL SPA Phone: (610) 433-7113 [email protected] www.independenceit.com Fax: (610) 433-2944 www.crestcarpet.com Mr. Pete Andrews Andrew F. Aigner Money [email protected] Mr. Steve Weisberg COMPUTER NETWORKING/PC Management Mr. Richard O. Edwards FLOORING & RELATED SERVICES SERVICES/CONSULTING/TRAINING 2935 West South Street TRUCKING Allentown, PA 18103 Dante Actuarial Consulting LLC Loose Threads Boutique Phone: (610) 770-9080 Brazina Group - Energy 5375 Green Briar Drive 9 West Fourth Street Fax: (610) 770-9080 and Process Consultants Bethlehem, PA 18017 Bethlehem, PA 18015 [email protected] to Industry and Commerce Phone: (570) 417-9039 Phone: (610) 750-8400 Mr. Andrew F. Aigner 8531 Reservoir Road [email protected] [email protected] FINANCIAL SERVICES Germansville, PA 18053 www.danteactuarial.com www.loosethreadsboutique.com Phone: (610) 554-7466 Mr. John Dante Ms. Helene Perrucci AllTravelSizes LLC [email protected] INSURANCE RETAIL SALES 860 Broad Street, Suite 98 Mr. Fred Brazina Emmaus, PA 18049 CONSULTING SERVICES & TRAINING Elite Human Solutions LSS Realty Corp Phone: (610) 421-4365 3426 Smith Hill Road P.O. Box 908 Fax: (610) 849-0796 Judy Charla Hypnotherapy Slatington, PA 18080 Allentown, PA 18105 [email protected] 1040 Devonshire Road Phone: (610) 216-9898 Phone: (610) 435-3527 www.AllTravelSizes.com Allentown, PA 18103 [email protected] Fax: (610) 770-9437 Mr. Scott Strahler Phone: (610) 791-6412 Mr. Ken Varilek [email protected] ECOMMERCE Fax: (610) 791-6418 CONSULTING SERVICES & TRAINING Ms. Ondrea Solt [email protected] REAL ESTATE APPRAISALS, www.judycharla.com DEVELOPERS & SERVICES Ms. Judy Charla THERAPISTS Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections • Visit LehighValleyChamber.org February 2011 21

New Member Spotlight (continued)

Magnolia Logistics, Fore Nazareth Pallet Suburban Emergency Medical WebLink International Transportation 800 Held Drive Services 3905 West Vincennes Road, P.O. Box 189 Northampton, PA 18067 P.O. Box 3339 Suite 210 Fogelsville, PA 18051 Phone: (610) 262-9799 Palmer, PA 18043 Indianapolis, IN 46268 Phone: (908) 415-3493 Fax: 610) 262-7120 Phone: (610) 923-7500 Phone: (317) 872-3909 Fax: (610) 336-4699 Ms. Sue Grube Fax: (610) 923-0515 Fax: (317) 872-3929 [email protected] PALLETS [email protected] [email protected] www.magnolialogistics.com www.suburbanems.org www.weblinkinternational.com Mr. Brian Brown Parkland Nurseries, LLC Mr. Barry Albertson, Jr. Mr. DJ Muller TRANSPORTATION 4820 Hoffmansville Road EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE SOFTWARE CONSULTANTS Orefield, PA 18069 & TRANSPORTATION & DESIGN Micro Clean Inc. Phone: (610) 395-2717 177 North Commerce Way [email protected] Suntex International Wellfit Chiropractic Bethlehem, PA 18017 Ms. Stacey Nash 3311 Fox Hill Road 1262 U.S. Highway 22 Phone: (610) 332-3605 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS, Easton, PA 18045 Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 Fax: (610) 954-7803 CONTRACTORS & DESIGNERS Phone: (610) 253-5255 Phone: (908) 878-0102 kristinedelvecchio-tuma Fax: (610) 258-2180 [email protected] @microcln.com Sektorone [email protected] www.wellfitchiro.com www.microcln.com 109 Pennsylvania Avenue www.24game.com Dr. James Harrison Ms. Kristine DelVecchio-Tuma Easton, PA 18042 Ms. Cindy Denker CHIROPRACTORS ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS Phone: (610) 554-9273 EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS & SERVICES [email protected] & ORGANIZATIONS www.sektorone.com Mothers Bar & Grille Mr. Bryan Weis Trattoria de Simonetta 3 Lehns Court COMPUTER NETWORKING/PC 1215 Washington Street Easton, PA 18042 SERVICES/CONSULTING/TRAINING Easton, PA 18042 Phone: (610) 253-1012 Phone: (610) 438-0016 [email protected] Spa Soleil Fax: (610) 438-0016 Mr. Phil Simonetta 113 East 3rd Street [email protected] RESTAURANTS & CAFES Bethlehem, PA 18015 Ms. Mariana Willett Phone: (610) 865-9000 RESTAURANTS & CAFES Moyer's Services Group, Inc. [email protected] P.O. Box 3562 www.spasoleil.biz Valley National Bank Allentown, PA 18106 Ms. Kathy Graybill 1660 Valley Center Parkway, Phone: (888) 758-1928 SALONS, SPAS & BEAUTY SUPPLIES Suite 500 Fax: (215) 723-8859 Bethlehem, PA 18017 [email protected] StrongStar Services LLC Phone: (610) 691-4424 www.MoyersServices.com dba Hoodz of StrongStar Fax: (610) 882-3575 Mr. Jef Reyburn 4720 Henry Street sgasparovic@valleynationalbank FIRE & WATER DAMAGE Easton, PA 18045 .com SPECIALISTS Phone: (610) 730-3323 www.valleynationalbank.com [email protected] Mr. Stephen M. Gasparovic www.hoodz.us.com FINANCIAL SERVICES Mr. Mike Mulicka CLEANING SVCS, EQUIPMENT, RESTORATION & SUPPLIES 22 February 2011 Visit LehighValleyChamber.org • Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections • Visit LehighValleyChamber.org February 2011 23

Allentown Chamber

Andy Ralston, Gross McGinley, LLP Allentown Chamber President 610-820-5450 • [email protected]

A new year is meant for new changes. nations to the board; Events and Here at the Allentown Chamber, we are Programming with a Scholarship sub- progressing in a new direction as we committee; and an Ad-Hoc committee on move our Board and our city forward. municipal issues that will work with the Over the past few months, we have Chamber Public Policy Committee. These spent a lot of time assessing where our committees will be crucial as we work Board needs to go and how we get there. with our city and other economic devel- With the leadership of our local Chamber opment partners. partners, Sally Handlon and Carol Ritter, I am honored to serve as the President the Board participated in board develop- of the Allentown Chamber as we see so ment training to help us strengthen our many things happening right before our priorities and goals as a Board. eyes. As we enter the new year, I encour- As the third largest city in age each of you to attend as many events Pennsylvania, I know that we have the as possible and bring new friends and co- ability to attract new business, keep busi- workers to showcase the benefits of your ness here in Allentown and develop and Chamber membership. Support our city maintain strong relationships with key by dining, entertaining and doing busi- officials - each of which will help move ness right here in Allentown! our city to the next level. In January, we approved a new structure for our board The Hamilton District Main Street and have developed new committees Program is featured on the Browne that will evolve in the upcoming months. Report. Visit http://nova.pasenategop These committees include: Membership .com/browne/2011/0111.wmv with a sub-committee focused on nomi-

Nominations are being accepted for the Joseph S. Daddona Awards

These awards will be presented at the Allentown Annual Dinner on May 11, 2011. To receive a nomination form, visit LehighValleyChamber.org or contact Lorie Reinert at [email protected] or 610-841-5802. The deadline for submitting a nomination is March 1, 2011.

3 Award Categories: New Commitment Award This award is presented to a NEW business that has made an investment in the City of Allentown in the past year. All recipients must have a business in the Allentown area and have been in business for more than one year. Must be a Chamber member. Dedication Award This award is presented to a long-term business with a proven track record that has been in the City of Allentown for many years. Must be a Chamber member. Good Neighbor Award This award is presented to any individual or organization that has provided exemplary community service for the betterment of Allentown and its citizenry. May be awarded to non-Chamber member representative or organization. 24 February 2011 Visit LehighValleyChamber.org • Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections

Bethlehem Chamber

Dave Dyson, Hampson Mowrer Kreitz Agency Bethlehem Chamber President 610-868-8507 • [email protected]

With the holidays behind us and a new Mayor Callahan and his administra- year in front of us, the City of Bethlehem, tion have been planning for the future. the Bethlehem Chamber and the On February 17 at the Comfort Suites he Downtown Bethlehem Association look will be giving the Bethlehem business forward to the future. community his annual “State of the The City’s new Economic City” address. This event is a breakfast Development Director, Joe Kelly, that usually sells out, so please register replaced Tony Hanna (who was in that early by contacting melodyg@lehighvall- Photos: Scenes from the December 8 position for 11 years) and has taken the eychamber.org. If you have any ques- Christmas party at Hotel Bethlehem. helm of the Bethlehem Redevelopment tions, contact Lynn Logue at 610-841- Photo 1: Phil and Laurie Forchelli, City Authority. Joe and the rest of Bethlehem’s 5835. Entertainment. DCED department are eagerly anticipat- ing the completion of the Sands Casino Resort’s new hotel and the grand opening of SteelStacks. The DBA is regrouping after a successful Christmas season and have actually started planning its 2011 Christmas activities while The Bethlehem Chamber will be rolling out the new and Photo 2: BCC President Dave Dyson improved visitor’s website for the City of addresses the group. Bethlehem and is also in the process of Photo 3: Luke Digiacinto; Kelly wrapping up the Business Improvement DiGiacinto; Lynn Logue and Gail Justice, District study that has been ongoing for *Photos courtesy of www.i360tours.com/ the past two years. John Wilchek Jr. Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections • Visit LehighValleyChamber.org February 2011 25

Photo 1: Ed Hanna, Chief Meteorologist AccuWeather Channel, entertained attendees at the EPCC/WLCC joint holi- East Penn Chamber day lunch in December at Brookside Country Club. (L-R) Ed Hanna and Joe Joe Farkas, Aspire Consulting - Vistage Farkas, Aspire Consulting-Vistage and East Penn Chamber President EPCC President. 610-442-1068 • [email protected]

Photo 2: EPCC board members Bruce Fosselman, Lower Macungie Township This month we congratulate John Hayes, the Membership Directory and on The Manager and Dr. Tom Seidenberger, East EPCC immediate past-president and Chamber's website. New members are Penn School District Superintendent ban- President/COO of AFC Financial Corp., on listed in the Chamber's monthly publica- ter over Bruce winning the Silver Creek his election to The Chamber’s Executive tion, "Connections", as well as on the Country Club golf outing donated by Committee. This assures that the interests Chamber's website, Blog, eConnections Tom for the Holiday Raffle. of East Penn members are well represent- email blast and mentioned on the ed on that committee. President's WAEB "Chat with Chamber" We who serve on your behalf on the show. This is a $350 value. board of the East Penn Chamber invite Also, members who attend their first you to observe and participate in a meet- EPCC luncheon meeting are invited to ing. Our next board meeting is on stand and describe their business. February 22 at 7:30 a.m. at the Macungie This month we hope you will join us at Institute. During the meeting you will Bear Creek Ski Resort for an evening of hear of important updates from local skiing/snowboarding and networking. municipalities and civic/business organi- The event will take place on February 16, zations as well as the continuing efforts from 4 - 10 p.m. with a mixer from 5 - 7 of the board to improve the economic p.m. This is a great opportunity to bring conditions and the quality of life in the you family and colleagues out for a great East Penn area. Consider yourself invited evening of fun while making business and welcome. connections. For more information, Photo 3: Gene Clock, EPCC Board mem- Membership Benefit #2: Members of please see page 33. ber proudly displays the School Spirit the East Penn Chamber receive listings in Basket donated by the East Penn School District he won in the Holiday Raffle. Easton Area Chamber

Graham Simmons, Tallman, Hudders & Sorrentino Easton Area Chamber Chair 610-391-1800 • [email protected]

As we continue to grow in the Easton Office of Debra Adam, Easton; BAR area, we continue to attract highly quali- Publications Inc., East Stroudsburg; fied and accomplished volunteers to Brickhouse Tavern, Easton; Maid to serve on our board of directors. Order Residential & Commercial Please help me to officially welcome Cleaning, Roseto; Millenia Salon & Spa, the following new members to our Easton; and Vian Medical, Nazareth. Easton Area Chamber Board, who will serve for a 3-year term: Gail Evans, Associate Vice President-Development, Photo 4: On December 3, 3rd St. Café cel- St. Luke’s Hospital & Health Network, ebrated a grand opening at 117 N. Third Bethlehem Township; and Brian St. in Downtown Easton. (L-R) Jamie Finestein, Chief Executive Officer, Easton Hartranft, City of Easton; Marta Gabriel, Hospital in Wilson Borough. The Chamber; 3rd St. Cafe Owners Paul January was busy as usual, especially and Melanie Lanier with daughters, for our Business and Commerce Jaleesa and Gabrielle; Megan McBride, Association of Forks which held a lunch- Easton Main St. Initiative; and BCAF eon at the Career Institute of Technology Photo 6: EACC Board member: Gail President & EACC Board Member Brian in Forks Township. Tim Weis, Township Evans, Associate Vice President- Lokitis, Unity Bank. Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer, gave a Development, St. Luke’s Hospital & very timely and informative update on Health Network, Bethlehem Township. Photo 5: BCAF held a mixer at Vintner’s the various economic development proj- Circle in Forks Township on December 9. ects in the township. Photo 7: EACC Board member: Brian Vintner's Circle Owner & BCAF Board As always, I’d also like to welcome the Finestein, Chief Executive Officer, Easton Member Chantell Laing pours a sample following new members to our Chamber: Hospital in Wilson Borough. for a customer. 3rd Street Café, Downtown Easton; 26 February 2011 Visit LehighValleyChamber.org • Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections

Greater Northern Lehigh

Jason Breidinger, Prudential Benjamin Real Estate Greater Norther Lehigh Chamber President 610-799-9100 • [email protected]

We would like to thank everyone who opportunity to hear what is taking place attended our January, “Speed in Harrisburg, post election, and have Networking” lunch. A special thank you face time with your state representative! to The Chamber Ambassadors The 2010 Spirit Award will be present- Committee for joining us in hosting this ed in April and we need nominations! event that proved to be invaluable to The Spirit Award is given to a member of those who participated! the Greater Northern service area who Join us on February 1, when we will best exemplifies community involvement hold a panel discussion with superin- and volunteerism. Please contact Ellie tendents and business managers from Passman at elliep@lehighvalleycham- our local school districts as they discuss ber.org or 610-841-5804 to submit your budget constraints and state funding, nomination! and how this impacts the local taxpayers. What will it all mean for the 2011-2012 school year? Panelists will represent the Photo 1: GNLCC members gathered for following School Districts: Parkland, an evening of socializing and hors d’oeu- Northwestern Lehigh and Northern vres while celebrating the holiday season Lehigh. as a community with friends, family and Mark your calendar for lunch Tuesday, fellow Chamber members. (L-R) Sue and March 8 at 11:30 a.m. at Historic Bryon Kern; Kathy and Robert Marsh, Blue Weaversville Inn & Jessica's Tea Room. We Mountain Town & Country Gazette; will be partnering with the Northampton James Lull, Angie Shelley, and Mary Area Chamber for an update from State Briody, all from Susquehanna Bank in Representative Julie Harhart. This is your Walnutport.

Photo 2: GNLCC members and the community await Santa to give the signal to light the Slatington Christmas Tree at the center of town in the new Slatington Memorial Park.

Photo 3: Santa Claus gives GNLCC board member Nancy Treskot’s grandson a lol- lipop. Santa arrived at the GNLCC Holiday Mixer at Allen O Delk American Legion to escort the attendees to the Slatington Tree Lighting in December. Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections • Visit LehighValleyChamber.org February 2011 27

Hellertown - Lower Saucon Chamber

Rod Long, Patt, White - Prudential Patt, White Real Estate Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber President 610-282-4444 Ext. 122 • [email protected]

It was nice to start the New Year with a thing and less of an undesirable one. We Mark your calendar: Please save the brief thaw but it wasn’t enough. It seems want more disposable income but less date of Friday, April 8 for our annual that we always want more of a good taxes. We want more for our investments banquet where we will honor Charlie but we want to pay less for them. The Luthar on his retirement for superior obvious explanation for these types of service to our Hellertown and Lower dilemmas need not be printed. Speaking Saucon areas. Our annual scholarship will of a good thing, we want to thank the also be awarded on this evening. Southern Lehigh Chamber for an out- Welcome our newest HLSC members: standing program in January on taxes Pee Wee Pony Partys LLC and Bruce and our futures. Staats, Individual. We hope you will join us for our Looking forward to seeing you around February 23 program featuring our local town and at our events! police chiefs. Hellertown Borough Police Chief Robert Shupp and Lower Saucon Mark you calendar as we honor Township Police Chief Guy Lesser will and thank Charlie Luthar for his update us on the police departments and exceptional years of service to the how the casino has impacted our local Borough of Hellertown, the Hellertown Lower Saucon Chamber and police forces. This event will be held at the community. the Lower Saucon Township Building and Friday, April 8: SE-Wy-Co Banquet Hall a continental breakfast will be provided.

Serving areas within: Lehigh LeBEAM Township, Bath Borough, East Allen Township, and Moore Township Carol Ritter, CarolTalks.Com LeBEAM President • 610-216-5343 [email protected]; [email protected] Photos: HLSC, LeBEAM, SLCC & BCC hosted a holiday party at the Historic Hotel “Love is in the Air” Bethlehem. Chamber President & CEO Tony Iannelli and the Mayor of Bethlehem I see red... it’s already the second month you want your company to be in 3 were both in attendance. *Photos cour- in 2011 and love is in the air. It’s time to months, 6 months, and one year. If in 3 tesy of www.i360tours.com/ John Wilchek kick up love and romance in your life, months you want to have 5 new clients Jr. send out those Valentines, celebrate your then it’s time for you to see red and Photo 1: HLSC board member Dale love for your family and it’s time to enjoy Valentines Day is the time to start. In Augenstein and his wife Maureen, own- a special day of romance. Or even attend order to get 5 new clients we generally ers, Glass Doctor of the Lehigh Valley. the Chamber’s annual Snowball event have to market to 20 to 25 prospects. Did Photo 2: HLSC President Rod Long, Patt, benefiting the areas downtown. you know that it takes 7 times or 7 mar- White Prudential Real Estate. I see red... that’s where your company keting efforts for someone to notice you Photo 3: Employees of KNBT & Chamber could be if you don’t start today with a or your company? You need 7 marketing staff pose with a NY Giants helmet signed better than ever marketing plan. How strategies to begin: email, phone calls, by Oci Umenyiora (and will be auctioned about kick up your love for your business direct mail, social media, referrals, adver- at The Chamber’s Snow Ball Gala). (L-R): and your staff by creating a sense of tising and, of course, a website. Stephanie Weitzman, Kristian Schafer, urgency today, not tomorrow, but today. Depending on your business one or more Ellie Passman, and Ricky Gower. So many times people start businesses of these can and will bring you the 5 new Photo 4: At the end of the evening, the because they have always dreamed of clients you desire. remaining attendees smiled for a group owning a bed and breakfast or maybe At LEBEAM, we see red... we are ready photo to commemorate the event. just love working with computers. Well, to launch a new Facebook page, we are Photo 5: Ellie Passman, The Chamber has today that’s not enough. Loving some- ready to reinvent our website and we are Deb Fritz, National PTA pick the winning thing and hard work is not enough to ready to go out and get those five new ticket for a door prize! Jennifer keep you out of the red. However, an out clients (or should I say members). Love is Marakovits, PBS 30 watches and waits for of this world marketing plan will. in the air in February, why not take this the winner to be announced. I see red... here are some ready to go time to start marketing better, smarter Photo 6: Carol Ritter, CarolTalks.com and tips for designing a one page marketing and more consistently. See you at the LeBEAM President. plan. Answer these questions, where do Snowball. 28 February 2011 Visit LehighValleyChamber.org • Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections

Northampton Area Chamber Thank you to Sacred Heart Assistant Living in Northampton for hosting the NACC monthly Board Meetings. Tony Pristash, Owner, All Things Framed Special thanks to Gayle and Lynn! Northampton Area Chamber President 610-262-8669 • [email protected]

This month, I want to reflect for a minute Not many were aware of Joe and his on our long-time Chamber member, fam- family’s generosity to the community and ily man and great friend, Joseph Reichel to our Chamber... that is just how he who passed away this past November. wanted it. For years, his band would play Joe was the patriarch of Reichel Funeral at the Historic Street Fair - not one of the Homes Inc, located here in Northampton years did Joe cash his check for his servic- and in Nazareth. Both have been very es. On top of that, Joe was just a great, respected and successful family business- humble guy and always fun to talk with. es since their inception in 1957, thanks to Through the years, as Joe settled into Joe’s leadership, integrity and strong the background of the family business family values while his children Kevin, Jodi, Mary and To those who remember Joe knew Stephen took more active roles. As a that he was a giant-among-men in all reflection of the solid foundation Joe left aspects, not just in stature, but in charac- behind, the Reichel Funeral Homes, now ter and commitment to the community. led by his children, continue to be a very You may not have known that Joe was successful businesses and true friends to the Northampton County Coroner for 30 the entire Northampton business com- years, he was a fantastic trumpet player munity. We will certainly miss our good and he led his own band for over 20 friend and musician, Joe. years. You could always find a polka tune near him wherever he was. Phillipsburg Area Chamber

Peter Lowe, PJL Associates Phillipsburg Area Chamber Chair 610-253-2381 • [email protected]

2011 is off to a fast start, and here in Phillipsburg there won’t be any slowing down. Entrepreneurship is at the very heart of our American economy and the photos accompanying our article celebrate that vital core. The ribbon cutting at Sonic was an opportune “first” P’burg event in the new year. We welcome Bruce and Paul to our community and we will be happy to work with them. We also offer our congratulations to Atlantic States Cast Iron Pipe for their Community Partner recognition at The Chamber’s Economic Forecast Luncheon. Atlantic States is a wonderful partner in our community. I take this opportunity to welcome have quite a bit on the calendar. On Photo: PACC celebrated a grand opening Learn about The Chamber’s Dottie Kays, Kays Electric; Antoinette March 9, Padraig will lead our small busi- with SONIC, America’s Drive-In in Little, Antoinette Chocolatier; Carl nesses in a seminar focusing on labor law Pohatcong Township, NJ on January 3. Social Media Marketing Alberto, Warren Hospital; and Padraig issues. On March 15, there will be a The is 1192 US Highway Route 22. (L-R) and Advertising Opportunities. Flanagan, Norris, McLaughlin and Power Networking event with the Jessica Jackson, SONIC Carhop; Darlene Marcus to our Phillipsburg Board. We Easton Chamber. In addition, we are plan- Kalotz; Paul Kalotz, Co-owner; Tianna Contact Mike Schlossberg at have a great group of volunteer leaders. I ning our annual Mayor’s Lunch for early Orwig, SONIC; Bruce Orwig, Co-owner; mikes@lehighvalleychamber am pleased that Dave Schaare has May. Joel Gilley, Promus Financial; Joann stepped up as our Vice Chair, it is a pleas- I thank you for your help and support Orwig; Courtney Deemer, SONIC Carhop; .org or 610-841-5809 or visit ure to work with him. in the past and look forward to an excit- and Mike Dowd, The Chamber. LehighValleyChamber.org. As we look forward into the spring, we ing 2011. Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections • Visit LehighValleyChamber.org February 2011 29

Southern Lehigh Chamber

Deborah McDonald, Assistant VP, QNB Bank Southern Lehigh Chamber President 215-538-5600 • [email protected]

Happy New Year fellow Chamber mem- more of you and your business and learn- bers! I hope you all ended 2010 in good ing what The Southern Lehigh Chamber health, stability, happiness and a bright can do to aid and assist your business in Photo 1: Justin Hartman, QNB Bank; Amy look into the future for you and your busi- utilizing its benefits to your advantage. Knadler, Holiday Inn Express; and Wendy ness. As we take a look at our businesses Don't forget our 2011 “Municipal Sinco, Bee Natural Health Food Store going forward in 2011, we all know that Update” breakfast program from Upper pose for a picture during the joint each year comes with some modifica- Saucon Township, Coopersburg Borough Christmas Party Mixer at Hotel tions when necessary, new ideas and yes, and Lower Milford Township on Bethlehem. *Photo courtesy of even changes to go with the times. February 9. Doors open at 7 a.m. with www.i360tours.com/ John Wilchek Jr. It is my desire that we are all ready to breakfast and program beginning at 7:30 Photo 2: Deb McDonald, QNB and SLCC take on 2011 with excitement, passion, a.m. Hope to see you there. President welcomed guests to the mixer perseverance and enthusiasm! We at The on December 8. Chamber are ready to be there to serve YOU! I look forward to getting to know Southern Lehigh Program Sponsors: • Capital Planning • Fitzpatrick Lentz and Bubba • QNB Bank Western Lehigh Chamber • Sanders Brand Solutions Joe Goll, SAGE Consulting & Wealth Management Western Lehigh Chamber President 610-440-2772 • [email protected]

“Building Businesses, Bridging Communities” Hopefully the worst part of winter is boots, poles, and “outfit” for a great late behind us. The days are getting longer afternoon/evening on one of the valley’s and if the groundhog is good to us, premier full service ski areas. If you or spring will come early! Valentine’s Day is your family members do not ski or snow- just ahead, so be sure to say thank you to board, come and enjoy the food and your spouse or significant other for the camaraderie. Family members are wel- support you receive everyday (or at least come and encouraged to come. Skiing most days) that allows you to focus on will begin at 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. with a growing your business revenue and prof- mixer from 5 - 7 p.m. Even if you do not Photo 3: Ed Hanna, Chief Meteorologist itability. want to ski or snowboard, come and AccuWeather Channel provided an enter- The joint Chamber meeting with East enjoy the great food, drink and network- taining talk at the EPCC/WLCC joint holi- Penn in January was a great way to get a ing at the mixer. day luncheon in December. The event review of our surrounding municipalities In a joint decision with the map com- was held at Brookside Country Club. hot topics! My sincere thanks to the rep- pany, we have decided to cancel the local resentatives from Upper and Lower Map Project. Unfortunately we did not Photo 4: Bruce Fosselman, Lower Macungie, and South Whitehall town- receive enough interest in the project Macungie Township and Sharon Geroulo, ships for taking time from your busy from our membership. We may relook at Susquehanna Bank participated along schedules to share and encourage a dia- it in a year or two to gauge interest at that with many other attendees in the Holiday log. The panel discussion sharing plans, time. Thank you to the businesses that Raffle. Items for the raffle were donated projects, issues, concerns and expecta- made the commitment as refunds will be by Chamber members, and the proceeds tions were insightful and helpful for busi- made. help fund the Sophie Gerhard & Ed ness owners to plan ahead. The reduction See you on February 16 at Bear Creek Adamczak Grant (this is given each year in building permits during 2010 and out- for our next meeting. Bring a friend, col- to a non profit organization within the look for 2011 was a telling story. league and your family! Western Lehigh service area). Before winter leaves us, we invite you to get into the winter spirit and join us Photo 5: Members of both the Western along with East Penn members on Lehigh & East Penn Chambers collected February 16 at the Bear Creek Mountain toys at the December lunch to be donat- Resort. Our program requires very little ed to the Toys For Tots campaign. planning... just bring your appetite, skis, 30 February 2011 Visit LehighValleyChamber.org • Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections

Speed Networking Chamber Mission to Dubai

The Chamber presents

Speed Networking Coming September 2011... Tuesday, February 8 Details will be available soon. Applebee’s 3730 Nazareth Pike, Bethlehem 11:30 a.m. Registration • 12 Noon - 1: 30 p.m. Event $20 Member • $30 Non-Member For more information, Speed Networking and Lunch at Applebee’s at Nazareth Pike contact Lorie at 610-841-5802 or [email protected]. Bethlehem will sell out quickly so don't delay. We will have a private area for lunch and immediately following all will be able to begin speed networking. Don't miss this great opportunity. To register, contact Marta Anglade at [email protected] or 610-841-5863 or see the enclosed flier. Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections • Visit LehighValleyChamber.org February 2011 31

Seminars/Workshops

“Trefoil Training & Technical Assistance: Safety & Emergency Management” “Member Benefit Webinar” Presented by: Friday, February 11 TrefoilTTA Training/Consulting - Emergency Response 11 a.m. - 12 noon • FREE "Learn how to make February 9, 19 & 26 the most of your Chamber membership!" Did you know that your Chamber membership qualifies Bethlehem Chamber Office you for more than $4,400 in free marketing and promotional 561 Main St., Ste. 200, Bethlehem benefits? Please attend this FREE 45 minute webinar that will explain the many benefits of Chamber membership, 8 a.m. • Cost Varies on Course Selection including all of our marketing, networking and discounted purchasing programs. After registering you will receive a February 9 confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar. System Requirements PC based attendees Required: “6 hr Electricity Safety” ($150) Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server Macintosh® based attendees Required: Mac OS® X 10.4.11 (Tiger®) or newer. February 19 Space is limited. To register, contact Marta Anglade at martaa@lehighvalley- “8 hr First Aid, CPR & AED” ($35) chamber.org or 610-841-5863, or see the enclosed flier. February 26 “8 hr Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED” ($35)

To register, visit www.trefoiltta.com and “click” on the REGISTRATION button on the left side of the page. Complete the form and “click” the SUBMIT button. President’s Roundtable Series “Social Networking Strategies Thursday, February 24 and Tactics Seminar! “Chamber President’s Roundtable Luncheon Thursday, February 17 2 - 5 p.m. Central Pennsylvania College with Dr. Ronald W. Swinfard, M.D., F.A.C.P 1455 Valley Center Pkwy., Ste. 200, Bethlehem President & CEO, $49 Members • $79 Non-Members Lehigh Valley Health Network” Find out how you can do some serious business and have fun with social networking including Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube and blogging. With this training, you will learn how to: • Get started on facebook, linkedin, twitter (and blogging) • Understand why these tools are so important • Learn how to successfully navigate LVHN Muhlenberg Campus, ECC Room and use these social networking sites 2545 Schoenersville Road, Bethlehem • Enhance your relationships with new and existing contacts • Use all three platforms to your maximum benefit 11:30 a.m. Doors Open / 12 – 1 p.m. Lunch & Program $100 Members / $200 Future Members To register, contact Marta Anglade at martaa@lehighvalleychamber.org or 610-841-5863, or see the enclosed flier. About ten times a year, the Chamber and Chamber President Tony Iannelli hosts a series of intimate gatherings known as The President’s Roundtable Series. These are up-close and personal conversations and lunch with a featured executive, concerning the state of their business, relationship to the community, views on current issues, and future plans. The President’s Roundtable events are designed to serve our member business leaders who have an interest in, or have questions for, the featured guest. Seating is limited to about 20 - 25 business leaders and always sells out.

To register, contact Lorie Reinert at [email protected] or 610-841-5802, or see the enclosed flier. 32 February 2011 Visit LehighValleyChamber.org • Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections

Mission Council Events

Small Business Council Breakfast Women’s Business Council Lunch Friday, February 18 Tuesday, February 22 “Don't Get Left Behind: “How to Pitch to the Press” Technology Solutions for Small Business”

Best Western Lehigh Valley Conference Center 300 Gateway Dr., Bethlehem Northampton Community College, Fowler Center 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. 511E. 3rd Street, Rm. 605, Bethlehem $25 Member (by 2/15) • $30 Late Registration/Walk-in (after 2/15) • $50 Non-Member 7:15 a.m. Doors Open • 7:45 - 9 a.m. Program • 9 - 9:30 a.m. Networking $20 Member • $25 Late Registration/Walk-in • $40 Non-Member Learn tips to improve your chances of getting her story/event picked up by local, national and social media. • Evaluate your newsworthiness Do you feel as if technology is changing so quickly • Show why people care or should care about you or your event you can't keep up? Join us to learn how to find • Make it easy for the media and use the best technology solutions for your business. About the speaker: Debra D’Andrea (Ferraro) Walter is owner/founder of Priority Bracelet which has enjoyed local press coverage since its beginning in July, 2009. It has been featured in the Panelists: Dennis Boyne, Boyne Computer Services; Express-Times, East Penn Business Journal, LV Style, LV Magazine and the Cal U Review. Walter Charles Castano, PC Doctor; Michael Schlossberg, The Chamber teaches communication at three area colleges, has served as a reporter/copyeditor/section and additional panelists editor/columnist at several newspapers in eastern and western PA and has served as the director of public relations and publications at several PA colleges and the Discovery Center. To register, contact Colleen Daniels at [email protected] To register, contact Colleen Daniels at [email protected] or 610-841-5800, or see the enclosed flier. or 610-841-5800, or see the enclosed flier.

SBC Pre-Season Winter Open Start networking and meeting new contacts. Build those long-term relationships you are looking for at the.... Tuesday, March 8 Spring Golf League

Infini-Tee - The Lehigh Valley’s Premier Indoor Golf Facility 224 Stockton St., Phillipsburg, NJ 5 - 7 p.m. $25 Member (by 3/1) / $30 Member (after 3/1) / $50 Non-Member *Free entry for first-time registrants to Spring or Rookie leagues When: Every Wednesday from April 20 through July 20 (no play July 4th) Can’t wait to get out on the golf course? Then, join us for an Where: Wedgewood Golf Course evening of serious golf-action at Infini-Tee Golf Facility. 4875 Limeport Pike, Coopersburg

• Closest to the pin Cost includes: Season opening • Miniature golf tournament Tee-Times: 3:15 - 5 p.m. Cost: $299 tournament, green fees mid • Putting Contest if you sign up by 3/21/11 season tourney, Networking (or $325 after 3/21/1) on the deck and season ending Infini-Tee – The Lehigh Valley’s Premier Golf Facility tournament & banquet “State of the art” simulators, driving bays, 1,300 square foot putting green over 4,000 square feet of short game practice area Sponsorships are available: and a challenging 18-hole miniature golf course. Contact Frank Facchiano at 610-841-5810 or [email protected]

To register, contact Colleen Daniels at [email protected] To register, contact Colleen Daniels at [email protected] or 610-841-5800, or see the enclosed flier. or 610-841-5800, or see the enclosed flier. Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections • Visit LehighValleyChamber.org February 2011 33

Council Events/Meetings

GNLCC Lunch Premier Sponsor: Tuesday, February 1

NORTHERN “Funding Their Future: The cost LEHIGH of education; how do we pay for it?” Presenting Sponsor: Independent Licensee of the BlueCross BlueShield Association

BRIDGING The Terrace Restaurant THE GAP . . . 840 Best Ave., Walnutport 11:30 a.m. Doors Open, 12 Noon Lunch GREATER GNLCC “Breakfast with CHAMBER OF COMMERCE $15 Mem./$18 Late Reg./Walk-Ins/$30 Non-Mem.

Join us for a panel discussion with the Superintendents & Business Managers from our local Mayor John Callahan” school district’s as they discuss budget constraints and state funding, and how this impacts the local taxpayers. What will it all mean for the 2011-2012 school year? Panelists will represent the following School Districts: Parkland, Northwestern Lehigh, and Northern Lehigh

To register, contact Ellie Passman at [email protected] or 610-841-5804, or see the enclosed flier.

SLCC Breakfast Wednesday, February 9 “Red, White and Bruised” DeSales University Center Thursday, February 17 2755 Station Ave., Center Valley 7 a.m. Reg./7:30 - 9 a.m. Breakfast & Program Comfort Suites Bethlehem $15 Mem./$30 Non-Mem. 120 West 3rd Street, Bethlehem Ten years of national debt have put Americans at a significant tipping point. Do you think you will be paying more in taxes in a few years? If so, join us to learn a few 7 a.m. Registration • 7:30 a.m. Breakfast strategies that will help you protect the wealth you work so hard to build and preserve. 8 a.m. Program Panelists Jeffrey Berdahl, CPA/PFS, CSEP ~ RLB Accountants and Marie Rudzinski ~ Fitzpatrick Lentz and Bubba $25 members • $50 non members will provide perspectives on how to preserve your wealth in a tumultuous economy. Taxes: Of life's two certainties, the only one for which you can get an automatic extension. Bethlehem Mayor John Callahan To register, contact Marlyn Kissner at [email protected] or 610-841-5806, or see the enclosed flier. will address the business community to deliver his “State of the City”presentation. EACC Grand Opening Saturday, February 12 Additional Sponsors: (as of 1/5/11)

Mothers Bar and Grille 3 Lehns Court, just off of Centre Square in Downtown Easton 12 Noon • FREE

Festivities to follow ribbon cutting ceremony. Food and drink specials to run all day. King, Spry, Herman, Located at Centre Square, Mothers would satisfy all of your needs whether it be food, drink, or simply a good time. After a brief down-period, Mothers was recently re-opened under new Freund & Faul, LLC management. Brothers Phil, Joe, Tony, and Michael Simonetta have dedicated all of their efforts to re-open Mothers and bring it back to where it was in the past: a place where you can find good brews, good food, and good times. Sponsorship opportunities available: Contact Frank Facchiano at 610-841-5810 or [email protected]. To register, contact Alison Miers at [email protected] To register, contact Melody Gardner at [email protected] or 610-841-5862, or see the enclosed flier. or 610-841-5862, or see the enclosed flier. 34 February 2011 Visit LehighValleyChamber.org • Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections

Council Events/Meetings

Joint EPCC & WLCC Event Premier Sponsor: Wednesday, February 16 “Ski & Networking Event” Bear Creek Ski Resort 101 Doe Mountain Ln., Macungie 4 - 10 p.m. Skiing & Snow Boarding Presenting Sponsors: Mixer 5 - 7 p.m. Independent Licensee of the BlueCross BlueShield Association $35 Chamber Members & Their Guests $50 Non-Members • $15 Mixer Only Bring your appetite, skis, boots, poles, and “outfit” for a great late afternoon/evening at one “Breakfast with of the valley’s premier full service ski areas. If you or your colleagues do not ski or snowboard, come and enjoy the food and camaraderie at the mixer from 5 - 7 p.m. Family members are welcome and encouraged to come. Skiing will begin at 4 p.m. and last until 10 p.m. Mayor Sal Panto” So come out and enjoy the fun, great food, drink, networking, and ambience at Bear Creek. To register, contact Ellie Passman at [email protected] or 610-841-5804, or see the enclosed flier. HLSC Breakfast Wednesday, February 23 “Protecting Our Community: Police Chief Update” Lower Saucon Township Building 3700 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bethlehem 7:30 a.m. $10 Mem./$12 Late Reg./Walk-Ins/$20 Non-Mem. Wednesday, February 23 Pomfret Club, 33 South Fourth Street, Easton Join the Hellertown Lower Saucon Chamber of Commerce for networking, continental breakfast, and a program featuring our local Police Chiefs. Hellertown 7 a.m. Registration • 7:30 a.m. Breakfast • 8 a.m. Program Borough Police Chief Robert Shupp & Lower Saucon Township Police Chief $30 members • $50 non members Guy Lesser will update us on the police departments and how the casino has impacted our local police forces. To register, contact Ellie Passman at [email protected] Mayor Sal Panto Jr. will give his Easton or 610-841-5804, or see the enclosed flier. update. He will provide attendees with what is happening now in Easton and what is SLCC Mixer planned for the future. Wednesday, February 23 Additional Sponsors: (as of 1/5/11) Melt The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley 2805 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley 5 - 7 p.m. FREE for Members • $10 Future Member

King, Spry, Herman, Mix, mingle & network with Chamber members, Freund & Faul, LLC while enjoying light appetizers and a complimentary drink. Bring plenty of business cards for door prizes! Please register in advance: [email protected] Sponsorship opportunities available: Contact Frank Facchiano at 610-841-5810 or [email protected]. To register, contact Marlyn Kissner at [email protected] To register, contact Alison Miers at [email protected] or 610-841-5806, or see the enclosed flier. or 610-841-5852, or see the enclosed flier. Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections • Visit LehighValleyChamber.org February 2011 35

Council Events/Meetings

GNLCC & NACC Joint Lunch Premier Sponsor: Tuesday, March 8

NORTHERN LEHIGH “State of the State” Historic Weaversville Inn & Jessica's Tea Room

BRIDGING 916 Weaversville Rd., Northampton THE GAP . . . 11:30 a.m. Doors Open • 12 Noon Lunch & Program $15 Mem./$18 Late Reg./Walk-Ins/$30 Non-Mem. GREATER GNLCC Presenting Sponsor: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Independent Licensee of the BlueCross BlueShield Association Join the Northampton Area & Greater Northern Lehigh Chambers of Commerce as they partner for an informative lunch with State Representative Julie Harhart. The representative will update us on the changes in Harrisburg with the new Governor in place, and provide insight on the state budget. This is your opportunity to “Breakfast with hear what is taking place in Harrisburg, post election, and have face time with your state representative! Mayor Ed Pawlowski” To register, contact Ellie Passman at [email protected] or 610-841-5804, or see the enclosed flier.

Online Leadership Training Program

The Chamber has partnered with Computer Aid, Inc. to bring members an Accelerated Leadership Training Program as a self-paced, web-delivered course developed with the goal of improving leadership within an organization in order to make that organization more successful. The Catalyst Leadership Training Program is sold as a complete program, comprised of 7 Modules: • What is Leadership, What is Management and Why do They Matter? • Understanding Who I am As a Person, a Leader and a Manager Wednesday, March 2 • Focusing on the Human Dimension • Performance Management Bar Association of Lehigh County • Teams and Teamwork 1114 West Walnut Street, Allentown • Managerial Decision-Making • Becoming the Agent of Change Your Organization Needs 7 a.m. Registration • 7:30 a.m. Breakfast • 8 a.m. Program Learners are given access to CAI University (CAI-U) where they can access the purchased course modules. Reading materials are included in the cost of the course and will be shipped $25 members • $50 non members directly to the enrolled student. Specially Priced Package for Chamber Members Only: $584. Go to www.compaid.com/lvchamber for more information or contact Pat Breslin at [email protected]. Start building leadership capabilities in your organization Please join Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski today! as he addresses the business community and gives highlights of Allentown’s The Chamber / Kamran Afshar Associates, Inc. Greater Lehigh Valley Economic Report: economic progress. Visit LehighValleyChamber.org to learn more.

Additional Sponsors: (as of 1/5/11)

King, Spry, Herman, Freund & Faul, LLC

Sponsorship opportunities available: Contact Frank Facchiano at 610-841-5810 or [email protected]. To register, contact Lorie Reinert at [email protected] or 610-841-5802, or see the enclosed flier. 36 February 2011 Visit LehighValleyChamber.org • Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections • Visit LehighValleyChamber.org February 2011 37

Member News

Head Start/Early Head Start of the Cooper Electric Supply Co. celebrated RETTEW announced that Audra E. Oral Dynamics, Inc. is excited to be Lehigh Valley, administered by its relocation grand opening on Balson recently earned her licensure as a moving its dental practice to 2610 Community Services for Children, November 15, at their new location on professional geologist from the com- Moravian Avenue in Allentown. Serfass recently received re-accreditation by the the corner of Avenue B and Industrial monwealth. Balson works in RETTEW’s Construction Company, Inc. will com- Middle States Association of Colleges Drive (2198 Industrial Dr.) in Bethlehem. environmental sciences group. pletely renovate the interior and exteri- and Schools. or of the building to provide an uncom- Jay Haines of NAI Summit represented Derby Industries, LLC went through a re- promised facility for the practice of cos- Joe Sixpack of the Philadelphia Daily Elite Sports Academy, LLC in obtaining a branding and changed its name from metic and general dentistry. The News, the nation's leading beer reporter, location for their newly opened indoor Derby Industries, LLC to Derby Supply Allentown Economic Development named Brew Works Hop'Solutely as his multiple sport training facility at 6330 Chain Solutions. Corporation is providing funding to help favorite beer of the year. He compared it Hedgewood Drive in Allentown. In support this revitalization project and to, and stated that it is an equal with, addition, Maxine Sloane of NAI Summit Allied Personnel Services announced Mayor Ed Pawlowski will perform the Russian River's Pliney the Younger. represented the owner in leasing restau- that Dee Shevlin joined the company as ribbon cutting ceremony. rant space at The Plaza (835 W. Hamilton Staffing Manager for the Easton branch Colliers International announced that Street) in Allentown. office. Shevlin brings to Allied over 15 Barry Isett & Associates: Barry Isett will Douglas R. Sayer, President and CEO, has years of staffing experience within cor- assume CEO, Chairman of the Board; been elected to serve as President of the William H. Johnson, Jr., Security Officer porate and manufacturing settings with Kevin Campbell will move to President, 2011 board of the TriState Realtors® for Team Capital Bank, has successfully a special emphasis on accounting and COO; Jennifer Isett will become VP while Commercial Alliance. completed examinations to earn finance recruiting. retaining her role as Manger of Business BSA/AML certification. The Bank Secrecy Operations and Support Services; Worth & Company, Inc. announced the Act (BSA) was passed by the federal gov- The Exhibit Studios team would like to Robert Korp, Manager of Major Projects, acquisition of privately-held JOF ernment in 1970 and requires banks to welcome Brian Rodenbach as our new will assume the title and responsibilities Mechanical (“JOF”). For the last twenty- assist with the detection and prevention Exhibit & Graphics Consultant for the of Secretary; and Theresa Muldowney five years, JOF has specialized in design- of money laundering. Greater Lehigh Valley Region. Brian will become Treasurer. ing, constructing and maintaining joins Tracy Schadler in working with mechanical systems for commercial, QNB Bank presented the Children’s Lehigh Valley companies of all sizes to Tyler Chomik, NAI Summit, has been industrial and institutional customers in Developmental Program a check for create business-enhancing trade show nominated as a rising star for NAI the greater Lehigh Valley area. $25,000. The C.D.P. is a community pre- displays, graphics, business environ- Global’s Thirty Under 30 recognition. school and early intervention center ments and events. The program is meant to recognize the The following medical professionals located in its new facility at 995 young achievers who are making an have recently joined the Medical Staff at Doylestown Pike (Route 313) in Via of the Lehigh Valley is now an impact for their clients and firms every Sacred Heart HealthCare System: Quakertown. Autism Waiver provider through the PA day. Shahzad Ahmad Khan, M.D. FAASM; Office of Developmental Programs’ Crystal Ann Maksimik, D.O.; Sunitha Dale McCandless was recently appoint- Bureau of Autism Services. Via’s Autism Lucy P. N. Sharp, Esq., was recently Potluri, M.D.; Hazel Tuazon, M.D.; Syed ed as Sr. Vice President, Sales & Service is a resource for adults to con- named Vice President/Chief Compliance Arif Zia, M.D.; Lou-Ann Snyder, CRNP; Brokerage for Keystone Financial nect with each other, their peers, and Officer at QNB Bank. and Christopher Hall, PA. Management. Based in Allentown, community resources so they can Keystone Financial Management is a explore their talents and potential. Wildlands Conservancy announced Stofanak Custom Cabinetry congratu- regional financial services firm and the appointment of three new board lates Donna Jackson and Elizabeth member of John Hancock Financial Good Shepherd Rehabilitation members for 2011: Merrill Brenner, con- Loane on their award wining designs, Network (JHFN), a national network of Network welcomed Demetrice Louise sultant-strategic business and technolo- along with all of those in our cabinet independent firms. Ward, M.D., to its Physician Group. Dr. gy intelligence; Budd Coates, senior making shop and installers who made Ward is a physician specializing in physi- director of health and fitness at Rodale, their designs come to life. At the LV ValleyWide Property Management cal medicine and rehabilitation. Inc.; and David S. Coult, CFP, owner and Builders Association Awards Banquet, and RidgeCrest Landscaping & president of Milestone Financial Donna’s design was the winner in the Lawncare announced the formation of a ParenteBeard LLC was ranked 9th in Associates, LLC. Interior Remodeling over $50,000 cate- joint venture company ValleyWide the U.S. in percent of premium repre- gory and Elizabeth’s design was the win- Landscape Services. ValleyWide sented by its insurance clients in the Lehigh Valley Financial Group will be ner in the Remodeled Kitchen up to Landscape Services offers landscaping, Ward Group’s latest benchmarking moving its office in February to 3701 $50,000 category. lawn care and snow removal services for analysis. In addition, it has consolidated Corporate Parkway, Center Valley, PA commercial properties and community its Allentown and Center Valley loca- 18034. In addition, it announced the MKSD Architects announced the pro- associations. tions. One Windsor Plaza, 7535 Windsor appointment of Joseph P. Mallee III as motion of three staff architects, Drive, Suite 300, Allentown, PA 18195- General Agent. Gabrielle Rizzi, Todd Chambers, and Jill 1014 Palazzo Hewes, to associate partners.

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MAJOR EVENTS COUNCIL EVENTS/MEETINGS COUNCIL EVENTS/MEETINGS

FEB 12 - Snow Ball FEB 1 - GNLCC Lunch: “Funding Their Future...” MAR 2 - ACC Event: "Breakfast with Mayor Pawlowski” Holiday Inn Conference Center The Terrace Restaurant Bar Association of Lehigh County 7736 Adrienne Dr., Breinigsville 840 Best Ave., Walnutport 1114 W. Walnut St., Allentown 6 p.m. Cocktails/8 p.m. Dinner/9 - Midnight Dancing 11:30 a.m. Doors Open, 12 Noon Lunch & Program 7 a.m. Reg./7:30 a.m. Breakfast/8 a.m. Program $160 Each/$280 Couple $15 Mem./$18 Late Reg./Walk-Ins/$30 Non-Mem. $25 Mem./$50 Non-Mem.

MARCH 16 - Business to Business Expo FEB 9 - SLCC Breakfast: “Red , White and Bruised” MAR 8 - GNLCC & NACC Joint Lunch Spartan Center, Northampton Community College DeSales University “Rep. Julie Harhart” 3835 Green Pond Rd., Bethlehem 2755 Station Ave., Center Valley Historic Weaversville Inn & Jessica's Tea Room 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; FREE to Attend 7 a.m. Reg./7:30 a.m. Breakfast & Program 916 Weaversville Rd., Northampton $15 Mem./$30 Non-Mem. 11:30 a.m. Doors Open, 12 Noon Lunch & Program $15 Mem./$18 Late Reg./Walk-Ins/$30 Non-Mem. GRAND OPENING FEB 12 - EACC Ribbon Cutting Mothers Bar and Grille FEB 10 - Lehigh Valley Vacuum Grand Opening 3 Lehns Court, Easton SPEED NETWORKING 1044 Trexlertown Rd., Ste. 104, Breinigsville 12 Noon; FREE 5 - 7 p.m.; FREE FEB 8 - Speed Networking Applebee’s, 3730 Nazareth Pike, Bethlehem FEB 16 - EPCC & WLCC Ski & Networking Event 12 Noon - 1: 30 p.m.; $20 Mem./$30 Non-Mem. Bear Creek Ski Resort MISSION COUNCIL EVENTS 101 Doe Mountain Ln., Macungie 4 - 10 p.m. Skiing & Snow Boarding/5 - 7 p.m. Mixer SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS FEB 18 - SBC Breakfast: “Don't Get Left Behind...” $35 Mem. & Guests/$50 Non-Mem./$15 Mixer Only Northampton Community College, Fowler Center Trefoil Training & Technical Assistance... 511 E. Third St., Rm. 605, Bethlehem FEB 17 - BCC Event: "Bethlehem Mayor's Update...” FEB 9 - “6 hr Electricity Safety”; $150 7:15 a.m. Doors Open/7:45 - 9 a.m. Program/ Comfort Suites, 120 West 3rd St., Bethlehem FEB 19 - “8 hr First Aid, CPR & AED”; $35 Networking until 9:30 a.m. 7 a.m. Reg./7:30 a.m. Breakfast/8 a.m. Program FEB 26 - “8 hr Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED”; $35 $20 Mem./$25 Late Reg./Walk-In/$40 Non-Mem. $25 Mem./$50 Non-Mem. Bethlehem Chamber Office 561 Main St., Ste. 200, Bethlehem; 8 a.m. FEB 22 - WBC Luncheon FEB 23 - HLSC Breakfast “How to Pitch to the Press” “Protecting Our Community: Police Chief Update” FEB 11 - Member Benefit Webinar Best Western LV, 300 Gateway Dr., Bethlehem Lower Saucon Township Building "Learn how to make the most of your Chamber..." 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. 3700 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bethlehem 11 a.m. - 12 Noon; FREE $25 Mem./$30 Late Reg./Walk-In/$50 Non-Mem. 7:30 a.m. $10 Mem./$12 Late Reg./Walk-Ins/$20 Non-Mem. FEB 17 - Social Networking Strategies & Tactics MAR 8 - SBC Pre-Season Winter Open Central Pennsylvania College Infini-Tee, 224 Stockton St., Phillipsburg, NJ FEB 23 - EACC Event: "Easton Mayor's Update...” 1455 Valley Center Pkwy., Ste. 200, Bethlehem 5 - 7 p.m.; $25 Mem. (by 3/1) / $30 Mem. (after 3/1) / Pomfret Club, 33 S. Fourth St., Easton 2 - 5 p.m., $49 Mem./$79 Non-Mem. $50 Non-Mem. *Free for first-time registrants 7 a.m. Reg./7:30 a.m. Breakfast/8 a.m. Program to Spring or Rookie leagues $30 Mem./$50 Non-Mem. FEB 24 - President’s Roundtable with Dr. Swinfard, LV Health Network APR 20 - JULY 20 - SBC Golf - Spring League (Wed.) FEB 23 - SLCC Mixer at Melt LVHN Muhlenberg Campus, ECC Room Wedgewood Golf Course, 4875 Limeport Pike, The Promenade Shops 2545 Schoenersville Rd., Bethlehem Coopersburg; Tee-Times: 3:15 - 5 p.m. 2805 Center Valley Pkwy., Center Valley 11:30 a.m. Doors Open/12 - 1 p.m. Lunch & Program $299 (before 3/21); $325 (after 3/21) 5 - 7 p.m.; FREE for Members/$10 Non-Mem. $100 Mem./$200 Non-Mem. 40 February 2011 Visit LehighValleyChamber.org • Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Connections PAID PRSRT STD PERMIT #33 U.S. Postage Postage U.S. Allentown, PA Allentown, Time Dated Material Time 561 Main Street, Suite 200, Bethlehem, PA 18018 200, Bethlehem, Suite PA 561 Main Street,