Membership Directory and Resource 2019
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Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory and Resource 2019 2019 About the Artist and Cover Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory and Resource Welcome to the CBCC Membership Directory and Resource George J. Donovan (1946–2018), was a Our Membership Directory is a publication that fills us with pride. We are proud that Renaissance man; a renowned architect these incredible businesses have chosen our organization to help grow their business. who owned and operated the former We are proud of the variety of offerings we produce through dynamic committees to George J. Donovan AIA and Associates, bring our community programs designed to grow businesses and develop professionally. now named Phillips and Donovan Additionally, offer a wealth of forums to help our members deepen and foster professional Architects, LLC, in Bedminster, Bucks and personal connections. County. He was an accomplished Please page through this guide when looking for products and services watercolor artist who loved to meander — Think Chamber Members First. TM through the Bucks County Countryside, looking for interesting sites to stop and We also have made available important community resources — information about paint. George was an active member of VisitBucksCounty, the County of Bucks and our own Staff and Board of Officers the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce and Directors. from 1977 to 2018, serving on its Board of Officers and Directors and as President Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce Mission and Chairman of the Board. The The Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce builds alliances among its members by uniting Membership Directory was actually business, industry, professionals, artists and non-profit organizations. The Chamber serves one of George’s favorite publications. as a catalyst that creates a rich business climate and improves the quality of life in the He loved looking through it and community. The Chamber is devoted to furthering the arts, humanities and welfare of the highlighting all of the members and Central Bucks region. companies that he had worked with. On November 9, 2018, one of the last TM The Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce, The Business Voice of the Region is proud paintings George completed was a to bring to its members top leaders in their respective fields. The organization, established watercolor of the “Historic Eight Arch in 1946, and celebrating its 73rd anniversary this year, relies on the members for the Bridge” located in Warwick Township, sustainability and success of this acclaimed organization. Membership is what makes the Bucks County adjacent to York Road Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce the premier Chamber in Bucks County. (Rt. 263) over the Neshaminy Creek. The bridge was started in 1801 and completed in 1804 and was the longest stone arch bridge in Pennsylvania built at that time. 1 Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce Annual Events Annual Meeting Luncheon Congressional and Commissioner’s Forum Bucks Fever Art and Sculpture Exhibition Dale Carnegie Courses Economic Forum Bucks Fever Artists Studio Tour Golf Outing Bucks Fever Brown Bag It with the Arts Summer Series Gourmet Getaway Bucks Fever Excellence Health and Wellness Presentations in Design Seminar Holiday Business Luncheon Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce Bucks Fever Excellence in Leadership Advancement Series Design Tour and Reception Link at Lunch Networking Series (monthly) Services Bucks Fever FilmFest Film Crawl Mini Business World Bucks Fever FilmFest Publications: Award-winning W4 Magazine, Annual Bucks Opening Night New Member Orientations Fever Brochure, Annual Membership Directory (quarterly) Bucks Fever FilmFest Parenting and Family Seminars Committees: 25 Active Committees (open membership Panel Discussion and appointed) Red Ball Gala (bi-annual) Bucks Fever FilmFest Screening and VIP Reception Salute to America Education: Entrepreneurial Assistance, Leadership Advancement Program, Dale Carnegie Training, Specialty Bus Tours Bucks Fever Talent Show Accredited Course with Bucks County Spirit of the Nation Event Business and Technology Expo Community College State of the County Breakfast Business Book Club Carroll Engineering Corporation Scholarship, State of the Nation Breakfast Scholarships: Business Card Exchanges V.I.A. Women in Business Leadership Award, State of the State Breakfast (monthly) Women in Business Scholarships Women in Business Business-to-Business Breakfasts Tourism Information and Referrals, Relocation Annual Dinner Referrals: Business Growth Series Information and Referrals, Referrals to members’ Young Citizen Awards Luncheon products and services, Miscellaneous information CBCC Emergency and referrals Services Awards Young Professionals After Hours Events CEO Global Executive Insurance: Health & Wellness Insurance Program Briefing Series Young Professionals Morning for Members Business Workshops Chamber Business Tours Miscellaneous Chamber Achievement Awards Services: Certificates of Origin, Assistance with Social Media (bi-annual) Promotion, Database Subscriptions 2 Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce Committees: Mission, Activities and Meeting Times* Unless otherwise indicated meetings occur approximately monthly, at a time set by the committee, and last approximately one hour. Architectural and Environmental the studios of artists to advance knowledge exchange in May at Delaware Valley College. Mission: Educate and foster quality in all of the arts while artists explain their work. Meetings determine seminar topics and areas of design and to promote awareness of Meets October - May. Also opportunities for presenters. the environment through education. Presents volunteers for Tour in May. CBCC Emergency Services Awards: Environmental Seminar in Spring; Excellence in Brown Bag-It with the Arts: Since Honoring volunteer firefighters and ambulance Design Tour in Fall. 1978 this committee has organized this volunteers from over 32 companies for their devotion to saving lives and property. Bucks Fever Program free summer long performance series, held at the Bucks County Courthouse lawn. Created by the Chamber to promote Bucks Entrepreneurial Committee: Organizational meetings in winter to book County visual and performing arts programs. This Committee provides assistance acts; summer responsibilities. Mission: Gathers information on approximately 200 arts, to businesses in different life cycles — start-ups, cultural and historic programs by a multitude Bucks County Sculpture Show, founded newly formed, maturing businesses and mature of organizations held May through December. by Dr. Selma Burke: Founded in 1977 to businesses through confidential preliminary Prints 50,000 full color calendar brochures and provide visibility for area sculptors and to consultations. The Committee also produces distributes throughout the region. Supported by provide free access to sculpture for the the Business Growth Series to help member the business community. companies. viewing public, this committee organizes one of the only juries three-dimensional art Governmental and Veteran Affairs: shows in the region. The show is an annual A platform for candidates’ forums, programs event begun in 1977. Meets February – focusing on commissioners, legislators in office September. and veterans. Development: Critical committee that reaches out to the business community for financial support for all of the Bucks Fever initiatives. Meets 3-4 times October through December. Supporting Bucks Fever FilmFest: Inaugurated in 2000, this forward- committees: looking project provides a venue for area Art Exhibition: Since 1986 organizes and filmmakers to share their work with the public. puts on annual art exhibition and Opening The committee, in collaboration with the County Reception showcasing works of historic and Theater, is responsible for all aspects of the juried Golf Outing: contemporary Bucks County art and artists. It short film and video festival, seminars and Mission: This Committee organizes the Annual also manages the Don F. Whitney Art Scholar- Reception. Also opportunities for volunteers Golf Outing including securing golfers, sponsors ship program. Meets October through May. for Festival Events in October. and auction prizes, and assists in various Artists Studio Tour: This committee capacities the day of the outing. This event is Business Expo: A trade show with over creates an annual tour that takes visitors to held in August. 70 exhibitors, workshops, ending with a card More Committees on page 4 3 Continued from page 3. Health and Wellness: Bucks County Government Assists businesses in creating and maintaining a culture of physical and mental health that can benefit Chamber members. United States Congress Pennsylvania House Bob Casey – U.S. Senator of Representatives Membership Ambassadors: Philadelphia Office Hon. Megan Schroeder, District 29 2000 Market Street, Suite 610 755 York Road, Suite 105 Join a team of business leaders who serve as the Chamber Representatives Philadelphia, PA 19103 Warminster, PA 18974 inviting businesses and connecting with other leaders as they share the Phone: (215) 405-9660 Phone: (215-441-2624 value of membership in the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce — The Fax: (215) 405-9669 Fax: (215) 441-2627 Business Voice of the Region.™ Central PA Office Hon. F. Todd Polinchock, 817 E. Bishop Street, Suite C District 144 Parenting and Family: Bellefonte, PA 16823 17 W. Butler Avenue Mission: The Parenting and Family Committee of the Central Bucks Phone: (814) 357-0314 Chalfont, PA 18914