Montgomery County
SUMMER NEWS MAGAZINE 2014
THE OFFICIAL NEWS MAGAZINE OF THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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INSIDE: HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR BUSINESS Article - Pg 4 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION - Pg 5 EXCELLENCE AWARDS Pictorial - Pg 6 WHAT DOES THE FUTURE OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY LOOK LIKE? GVF Article - Pg 7 BUSINESS CARD EXCHANGES - Pg 7 MUNICIPAL MINUTES Local Government News - Pg 8 SUMMER EVENTS - Pg 9 RENEWING MEMBERS Thank You - Pg 10 WELCOME New Members - Pg 11 GRAND OPENINGS - Pg 11 REAL ESTATE GUIDE - Pg 24 BUSINESS MARKETPLACE - Pg 30
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MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON & TOWN HALL STYLE MEETING WITH D.A. RISA FERMAN Pictorial 4 HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR BUSINESS Horace Gomez, MSM 5 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION 6 CELEBRATION OF EXCELLENCE AWARDS Pictorial 7 WHAT DOES THE FUTURE OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY LOOK LIKE? 7 BUSINESS CARD EXCHANGES Pictorial 7 MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMISIONERS LUNCHEON 8 MUNICIPAL MINUTES 9 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Summer 2014 10 THANK YOU 2014 Renewing Members 10 PECO "SMART IDEAS FOR BUSINESS" PROGRAM 10 BUSINESS CONNECTIONS 11 WELCOME New Members 11 GRAND OPENINGS 11 YPSN 12 WATCH OUR NEW SHOPPING HAUL VIDEOS Plymouth Meeting Mall 14 START YOUR SUMMER SMILE MAKEOVER TODAY Anne M. Facchiano, DMD, FAGD 15 FOSTER PARENTING - HELP CHANGE A LIFE KidsPeace 16 THE TRUTH ABOUT AUTO ACCIDENTS Chiropractic Wellness Associates 17 OBAMACARE COMPLIANCE DELAYED TO 2016 FOR "MID-SIZED" EMPLOYERS BUT CREATES NEW HAZARDS Kaplan Stewart 17 HARD LESSONS ON LETTERS OF INTENT Kaplan Stewart 18 A NEWDAY FOR BUSINESS IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY 20 NEW STATISTICS REVEAL UPWARD TREND IN KING OF PRUSSIA COMMERCIAL OFFICE MARKET OCCUPANCY King of Prussia BID 21 SALVATION ARMY OFFICERS FROM ACROSS PA VISITED THE STATE CAPITOL TO MEET WITH LEGISLATORS The Salvation Army 22 THE 'LIQUID FACELIFT ': THE NON-SURGICAL FACELIFT Dr. Marlene Mash 23 SUCCESSFUL ADJUSTMENT WHEN MOVING INTO AN ASSITED LIVING COMMUNITY Brandywine Senior Living 24 REAL ESTATE GUIDE Sponsored by Omega Commercial Real Estate 29 OFFERINGS FOR EVERY TASTE AND BUDGET King Of Prussia Mall 30 BUSINESS MARKETPLACE 33 HERE'S HOW YOU CAN HELP GNPAL! Greater Norristown PAL 34 THE UNIQUE GIFT OF INSPIRATION Images Of Grace Publications 35 HEALTHLINKS Mercy Suburban Hospital 36 YMCA SUMMER CAMP: FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS Audubon YMCA 37 THE SOCIAL MEDIA FRENZY Montgomery County Chamber News 38 UPCOMING WWVA EVENTS Wissahickon Watershed Valley Assoc.
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CATERING/FOOD SERVICES Peppers Italian Restaurant & Bar................................................................. 19 Presidential Caterers of Distinction (Inside Back Cover)................................. 39
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HEALTHCARE/FITNESS & BEAUTY Anne M. Facchiano, D.M.D, F.A.G.D............................................................ 14 Chiropractic Wellness Associates................................................................ 16 Kinetic Physical Therapy............................................................................ 27 Montalbano Family Chiropractic.................................................................. 31 Upper Merion Dental Associates.................................................................. 21
SUMMER 2014 ISSUE PUBLISHER John S. Rafanello, CEO Local Pages Publishing, LLC 1055 W. Germantown Pike East Norriton, PA 19403 EDITOR Kathy Brandon ASSOCIATE EDITORS Kate Boyle Courtney Klimek ADVERTISING/EDITORIAL Concetta Rafanello Director of Marketing crafanello@localpagespublishing.com GRAPHICS & LAYOUT Local Pages Publishing Graphics Staff Karaamat Abdullah - Layout Jennifer Bury Mike Arena PHOTOGRAPHY Mike Irby Photography INFORMATION For information about advertising and circulation please contact Local Pages Publishing, LLC Ph: 610.579.3809 x.108 Fax: 610-579-3818 For information about becoming a member of the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce please call 610-277-9500 info@montgomerycountychamber.org Subscriptions are free to qualified businesses. All articles, photos, artwork and other materials are copyright Local Pages Publishing, LLC and it’s advertisers. ®2014 Local Pages Publishing, LLC The publisher, editor for Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce are not responsible for submitted copy or advertiser claims.
REAL ESTATE/OFFICE/HOUSING Audubon Land Development....................................................................... 26 Omega Commercial Real Estate.................................................................. 24
RETAIL SERVICES King of Prussia Mall.................................................................................. 28 Plymouth Meeting Mall (Front Cover).......................................................... 13
SENIOR SERVICES Brandywine Senior Living........................................................................... 23
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Membership
LUNCHEON & Town Hall Style Meeting with D.A. Risa
Ferman
The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce hosted Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Ferman at a Membership Luncheon and Town Hall Style Meeting sponsored by Penn Liberty at Peppers Italian Restaurant in King of Prussia. DA Ferman presented information on the state of the Criminal Justice System in Montgomery County. Chamber President and CEO Kathy Brandon posed with DA Ferman and Penn Liberty Bank President Brian Zwaan.
How To IMPROVE your
Business
by Horace Gomez, MSM
The purpose of a business is to generate profits for owners and shareholders. This genuine and valuable reason that motivates the entrepreneurial spirit of individuals, acts as the motor that develops the economy of communities, towns, cities, countries, and the world. There are different business categories based on their size. There are small office/home office businesses (SOHO); small and medium size businesses (SMBs); big businesses, and enterprises. All of them share the same goal: to make profits. Small and medium-sized businesses are in constant need for growth. Some of them are fortunate to experience sudden growth, but all of them must keep their costs to a minimum in order to stay competitive. Reality shows that fixed and variable costs increase, making these companies lose their competitive advantage over time. The problem is that organization and dynamics in SMBs are very different than those in big companies and enterprises. Therefore, when big companies’ practices are applied to SMBs, the “copy and paste” methodology can drive them to failure. The question is: How can I improve my business using the experience and best practices of others?
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The Profit and Loss Statement shows exactly what should be done: costs must be reduced for improvement of annual turnover to enhance the profit margin. What it does not tell you is how to do it.
You must be very cautious in this difficult task. The tools and methodologies to improve processes are known and can be found in the literature (Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, TQM, 5S, Continuous Improvement, ISO 9001, Throughput, and TIRZ). Experts offer their take on how they successfully implemented these methodologies in big companies and offer several case studies; but none of them are related to SMBs.
Do not imitate the big comThe importance of optimizing pany model. Focus on your own business reality. Do not continprocesses ue doing business as usual. You You must use the expertise need to change! You must use a and business practices of big systemic approach that will give companies and adapt them to the you the best results in the least reality of your SMBs’ environ- amount of time. ment and dynamics. Here are some simple steps to The key is to focus on busi- follow: ness processes. All organizations, as small as they can be, are 1. Choose the most critical process and the most critical set with interrelated processes. problem. If your business is experiencing any of these problems 2. Write this process down (a --shortage in resources, quality graphic or flowchart). This is issues, late collections, negative the best way to understand it. cash flow, weak relationships To improve a process you must with suppliers, human errors, analyze every step of it. control deficiencies, resistance 3. Define the problem. to change, miscommunications, stove pipes, lack of manage- 4. Identify the process or prorial skills, lack of formal orga- cesses related to your critical nizational structure, undefined problem and flowchart them. critical processes, loss of sales 5. Eliminate redundant steps opportunities, capacity issues-- and steps that do not add value there could be hidden costs in to those processes. the interfaces of your company’s processes and within the pro- 6. Identify the parts of the processes that are generating the cesses themselves. biggest costs. To reduce the business costs and solve these problems, you 7. Define possible changes and must scan these processes and select the most efficient options. their interfaces to find inefficien- 8. Implement the changes. cies, and improve them. 9. Control the processes and
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evaluate if you reached your • Write down your marketing target in costs reduction and the and sales strategies, and your solution to the critical problem. business goals. If you did not, go back to step 7. • Determine what benefits you 10. Keep the new modified can offer to your clients. processes documented. • Define the target to whom 11. Start again with other your benefits will satisfy and deproblem or another process. light. Continue with this cycle. • Give them a reason to beSelect the simplest tool for lieve. you and your organization. Be • Show them the dramatic difrealistic. If you need help, do not ferences of similar products or hesitate to ask. Look for a conservices from your competitors. sultant with expertise in SMBs that will help you identify the • Select the best media to procritical processes and problems mote your business and send to start working with in order to your message. Please rememget better results. The consultant ber, what is most important is will know systemic approaches not the media but the message to take and the best tools to use and its audience. in your business. When you need a consultant, You must also learn how to work with a consultant. He or she must not only suggest what to do, but also guide you in how and when to do it. The consultant must work with you and your employees in your cost reduction and business improvement efforts. In this process, they should teach you the systemic approach and tools to use. While the consultant will provide you with advice and suggestions on what to do, how to do it, and when to do it, never let the consultant make the final decisions for you. You lead the business and these are your decisions.
the same considerations mentioned above are valid with the actions to improve the top line. Once you and the critical mass in your organization become familiar with a systemic approach to reduce costs and to increase sales, and practice it on a daily basis, you will be continuously enhancing the profits of your business and letting it grow beyond your own expectations. Tomorrow is too late, start today! Horace Gomez is the president of Nagutor Consulting, a firm specialized in SMBs.
To reach Horace please e-mail: gomez@nagutorconsulting.com We defined a simple system- Or call: (215) 771-8066 ic approach to reduce the bottom You can also visit: line (costs), and now it is time to www.nagutorconsulting.com look into the other component of the profit equation, which is the top line or annual revenues. Follow these simple steps:
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The Chamber’s predominant form of communication is email. Members should be receiving The Chamber’s epost on Thursday afternoon as well as regular announcements and invitations. If you are not please send your email address to info@montgomerycountychamber.org and be sure to include your name and business affiliation.
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Members of the Chamber are always welcome at The Chamber’s headquarters, the historic King Of Prussia Inn but many ask why is an appointment required? The reason is insurance. The historic 310 year old building has low head clearances and some uneven flooring and for those reasons guests must be escorted in the building much as you would in a private museum. Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 4:30 and can make arrangements by calling (610) 265-1776.
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Celebration of
EXCELLENCE Awards Dinner
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The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Celebration of Excellence took place at Presidential Caterers in April. Special thanks to sponsor King of Prussia Mall for honori¬¬ng excellence in our Chamber. This year’s honorees included: Excellence in Community Service: Kathleen Albertson, Professional Building Services, Inc., Excellence in Public Service: Tom Sullivan, Montgomery County Department of Public Safety, Excellence in Chamber Service: Bob Bifolco, Continental Bank, Entrepreneurial Excellence: BQ Basements, Excellence in Restoration/ Property Management: Camden Securities, Excellence in Foundation Community Service: Dan Reavy, Verizon Foundation, and Community Impact Award: Montgomery County Emergency Services, Inc.
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FUTURE Business Card Exchanges of Montgomery County What Does The
Look Like? by Kyle Guie, GVF The Montgomery County Planning Commission is currently drafting a new comprehensive plan called MontCo 2040 that creates a shared vision for how the County should grow and sustain a high quality of life into the future. The process of creating the plan is about half way finished and has included extensive input from residents and stakeholders on many planning issues. GVF’s Executive Director is a member of the MontCo 2040 steering committee. Some of the issues that the plan addresses are:
Thank you to Greater Norristown Police Athletic League, Les Petit Cherubs, Joe’s Crab Shack and Continental Bank for hosting Business Card Exchanges to provide networking opportunities for members of the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce.
overwhelming themes that came out of this feedback was that people want to invest in what we already have. Based on the survey, top priorities for residents are: • Fixing existing sewer and water infrastructure • Addressing stormwater drainage issues • Investing in roads and transit facilities • Maintaining and better utilizing open space areas
• Supporting jobs and employ• Traffic and transit improve- ers ments that ease daily commutes Public meetings will be held when a draft of the plan is com• Trail and open space expanpleted in the summer or fall. sion Montgomery County Planning • Economic development and Commission staff are available improved job access to come out to local organizaMontco 2040 is taking a look tions, municipal governments, at all of these issues and more, and others who would like to and forming policy goals and know more about this exciting actions for improving quality of plan and give a presentation and life, creating safer places to live hear your views on the plan. and raise a family, and providing Contact Brian O’Leary at 610more dynamic places to work 278-3728 or boleary@montcopa.org for more information. and create jobs. The final plan is expected to Montco 2040 will be a concise document and organized be complete by the end of 2014. around three themes that make You can also learn about the up the vision for Montco 2040 plan at www.planning.montco– connected communities, sus- pa.org/2040compplan. tainable places, and a vibrant Kyle Guie works as Project economy. Manager with GVF. To reach Input from over 2,500 resi- Shayne by email: kguie@gvftdents was received on the Mont- ma.com, or by phone: (610)354co 2040 survey, and one of the 8899.
COUNTY COMMISIONERS Montgomery Luncheon
A full house of Chamber members enjoyed the annual luncheon with the Montgomery County Commissioners at Plymouth Country Club, sponsored by PECO. Special thanks to Commissioners Josh Shapiro, Leslie Richards and Bruce Castor for providing an update on the County and sharing plans for the future. In the photo above, Chamber President and CEO, Kathy Brandon, poses with the Commissioners after presenting
them with books that will be donated to the Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library on their behalf. Additional photos can be viewed on the Chamber's Facebook page.
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Municipal MINUTES All municipalities in the Chamber’s service area are welcome to provide information of interest to residents and businesses. We look forward to providing information about upcoming projects, plans, events and celebrations in all future issues!
AMBLER BOROUGH The 2nd Annual Ambler Arts & Music Festival will be held June 13-14th along the Avenue in Ambler. Ambler Restaurant Week will take place July 14-21st. First Fridays are held every first Friday through October. For further details on these community events visit AmblerMainStreet.org.
The Fire Marshall would also like to remind our residents that a limited number of smoke detectors are once again available. Please stop by the Township Building or one of the Fire Stations to obtain a new smoke detector.
LOWER PROVIDENCE TOWNSHIP New Directors Join Township Staff Lower Providence Township welcomed two new department directors to its staff in April. Michael Mrozinski came on board as Community Development Director and John Primus was hired to head the Public Works Department. Mrozinski previously served as Planning and Development Director for Warrington Township in Bucks County for four years. Prior to that, he held the position of Zoning Officer/Planning and Zoning Administrator for Warrington. Additionally, he gained knowledge of private sector challenges as a construction company manager. Mrozinski holds a master’s degree in Community and Regional Planning from Temple University and earned undergraduate degrees in political science and secondary education/social studies at Penn State University.
Ambler Farmer’s Market is now open and will be operational every Saturday from 9am - 1pm through October. The Market is located in the SEPTA parking lot at Butler Avenue & Maple Street. The Market prides itself in “cultivating the community through food”. For a schedule of special events visit AmblerFarmersMarket.com
Primus brings 36 years of experience in municipal government to the Township. For the past 13 years, he served as Public Works Director for Upper Moreland Township. Previously, he held Public Works positions with Springfield and East Norriton Townships and was a construction representative with municipal engineering consultant, Chambers Associates. Primus also has 40 years of fire service experience, serving with the Wyndmoor Fire Company and Upper Moreland Township Fire Department.
EAST NORRITON TOWNSHIP
PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP
The 6th Annual Celebration 5K Run is scheduled for Friday July 4th. This 5K run is sponsored by East Norriton, West Norriton and Norristown Recreation Departments. Proceeds from the run will be provided to the Literacy Council of Norristown whose mission is to help address the problem of low literacy of residents in and around the Norristown area. Registrations are available at each recreation departments offices are can be downloaded from each municipal’s web site. Registrations will be accepted at each Recreation Department until July 3rd and then race day from 7 a.m. to 8:15 am at the Norristown High School. Fee for the race is $25. Race is slated to start at 8:30 a.m. leaving from the Norristown High School continuing through the trails of the Norristown Farm Park and returning to the High School.
The Greater Plymouth Community Center is a family friendly facility with personalized service located on Jolly Road in Plymouth Meeting. The GPCC offers something for everyone in your family, swim lessons, preschool, after school, youth fitness, group fitness, special events, trips and more! The fitness center includes strength training equipment, 10 ellipticals, 10 treadmills, 12 bikes, 4 steppers, a rowing machine, 5 plate loaded pieces and dumbbells, stability and medicine balls and Bosu trainers. Come in for a tour and see the new center!
East Norriton Township Summer Camp will run from June 23rd until August 1st 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Join today and enjoy the benefits. All members have full access at the Paul Fly Elementary School. Camp is for boys and girls 5-13 years of age. A wide variety of to the fitness center, aquatics center and gymnasium and receive activities is offered for the participants to partake in, such as arts and crafts, sports, games, contests, a personalized fitness workout and free updates. All land aerobic special events, and field trips. Registrations are now being taken on a space availability basis. Call the classes are now included in the price of your pass. You don’t have Recreation Department for spaces available and costs. to be a Plymouth Township resident to participate, all are welcome. The East Norriton Girls Athletic Association is now taking registrations for their Field Hockey For more information on all our programs and services please call program. Registrations will be accepted at the Township Building until August 1st. This Field Hockey 610-277-4312 or visit our website, www.plymouthcommunitycenprogram is for girls’ 1st - 8th grade. Registration forms can be obtained at the Recreation Office or on ter.org. the web site www.engaa.net. Plymouth Township Parks & Recreation offers a variety of adult The Parks and Recreation Department would also like to remind our residents that they have dis- recreation leagues including Co-Ed Softball, Corporate Basketball, counted amusement park tickets and movie tickets. Call the Recreation Department for participating Sand Volleyball, Indoor Volleyball and Men’s Basketball. Leagues parks and costs. will begin in May and will run through the end of August. For more The East Norriton Fire Marshall’s Office would like to remind our residents about barbeque safety dur- information please contact Luke at lmccarty@plymouthtowship. org or visit us online at www.plymouthtownship.org. ing these upcoming summer months. 1. ABSOLUTELY NO BARBEQUES SHOULD BE USED ON BALCONIES OR COVERED PORCHES. 2. Keep grills 10 feet away from any structure or any combustible materials. 3. If using charcoal grills, be sure to completely extinguish the hot coals and DO NOT dispose of hot coals in the trash. 4. Properly store your propane cylinders and inspect them for any defects before use.
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UPPER DUBLIN TOWNSHIP http://www.upperdublin.net June-August 2014: Upper Dublin Township Events • Mo 6/2 2014 UDPL Summer Reading Club sign-ups begin at www.upperdublinlibrary.org
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• Fr 6/6 7:30p Mondauk Common - UDP&R Special Event – Movie manager is sprinkled with Upper Merion bling. One shelf overflows with 2013 Tricentennial comat Mondauk. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and join UDP&R for a free screening of Despicable Me 2 • Sa 6/7 8a-1p UDP&R Flea Market at the Township Building, 801 Loch Alsh Avenue, FW • Sa 6/7 9a-3p E-waste collection at Norristown Area High School, 1900 Eagle Dr. Norristown PA • Sa 6/14 4:30p – Su 6/15 9a – UDP&R Robbins Park Family Camp Out at Robbins Park. Register at www.upperdublin.net/store • Sa 6/21 9a-11a Mornings in MonDaug Bark Park, 1130 Camphill Road, FW. Complimentary coffee and treats donated by Starbucks, treats and water for dogs • Sa 6/21 1p Township Community pool opens for the season • Sa 6/21 9a-noon Paper Shredding and Tire Collection at Copper Beech Elementary School, 825 North Easton Rd. Glenside • Mo 6/23 UDP&R KidZone, X-Zone, Small Folks, and Camp BIG begin • Mo 6/23 UDP&R Camps and Programs begin. www.upperdublin. net/store • Sa 6/28 9a-3p Household Hazardous Waste collection at Temple University Ambler Campus • We 7/2 Trash/recycling/yard waste pickup from 7/4 • Fr 7/4 Independence Day – all Township offices closed. UDPL closed. Trash and refuse services move to We 7/2 • Sa 7/12 9a-3p E-waste collection at Montgomery County Community College, 473 Cathcart Rd. Bluebell PA • Sa 7/19 9a-11a Mornings in MonDaug Bark Park, 1130 Camphill Road, FW. Complimentary coffee and treats donated by Starbucks, treats and water for dogs • Su 7/20 9a-3p Household Hazardous Waste collection at Abington Junior High School • Sa 8/2 9a-3p E-waste collection at Hatboro-Horsham High School, 899 Horsham Rd. Horsham PA • Mo 8/11 UDHS Fall sports begin • Sa 8/16 9a-11a Mornings in MonDaug Bark Park, 1130 Camphill Road, FW. Complimentary coffee and treats donated by Starbucks, treats and water for dogs • Th 8/28 Last day to turn in UDPL Summer reading club logs • UDP&R Sunday Evening Concert Series at Temple Ambler (Bands TBD). All concerts are held at Temple University Ambler on the Learning Center Lawn, 580 Meetinghouse Rd, Ambler PA - Su 7/13 6:30p-8p - Su 7/20 6:30p-8p - Su 7/27 6:30p-8p
memoratives, an Upper Merion Township clock hangs on the wall, and a coffee mug inscribed with the library logo sits on her desk. Slook is proud of her township tchotchkes collection. Upper Merion’s new Assistant Manager says, “I am completely invested in the community and look forward to serving it for years to come.”
Since March 3, 2014, the MPA Villanova graduate rolled up her sleeves and has taken on such tasks as grant writing, coordinating a Rambler celebration, and assisting with new office space for township employees. Slook exudes vision, enthusiasm, and boldness. Her smile and contagious laugh are always present, and she is always up for a good challenge that will bring out the best in the staff who work for the betterment of the township. She isn’t a homegrown girl but she sure sounds like one. Slook’s admiration for the township began while she was here working as a student graduate intern. During that time she observed first-hand the employees’ dedication to Upper Merion. “I love this township because it’s a great community to serve and it is the gold standard in local government.” she says. In fact, Slook was so intrigued by the complexity of the municipality that she helped launch the Upper Merion Township Citizen Academy. The program is intended to provide residents with the necessary knowledge to understand their community and to become advocates for it. “After my internship, I didn’t want to leave Upper Merion but I knew it was time.” Slook accepted a position of Assistant Township Manager of Upper Gwynedd Township and then became township manager of Upper Makefield Township from December 2012 until February 2014. When the position of assistant manager for Upper Merion Township was posted on the Montgomery County Consortium of Communities website, Slook jumped at the opportunity to return to work under Township Manager David G. Kraynik. Slook assists the manager and the Board of Supervisors in implementing policies that will benefit the residents of Upper Merion. Slook concludes, “It’s a heartfelt opportunity to work in a township of this size with residents who care about the community they live in and with employees who genuinely like what they do.”
SUMMER 2014 Calendar of Events
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Please call the Chamber office in case of inclement weather. Wednesday, June 4
Business Card Exchange (5p-7p) Brandywine Senior Suites, East Norriton
Wednesday, June 11
Summer Speed Networking at Noon (12p-1p) Barren Hill Tavern, Lafayette Hill
Thursday, June 12
YPSN Breakfast Seminar - Nutrition (7:45a-9a) Chamber Headquarters, King of Prussia
Friday, June 20 Member Luncheon featuring State Representatives (11:30a-2p) TBD
- Su 8/3 6p-7:30p - Su 8/10 6p-7:30p Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets. Concerts are smoke and pet free! All ages welcome - concerts best suited for mature audiences. *Rain location is the Learning Center Auditorium at Temple University, Ambler. Unsure? Call (215) 643-1600 x3443 after 3p on day of concert. The message will be changed only if the concert has been relocated due to weather. Presented by Upper Dublin Parks & Recreation, hosted by Temple University Ambler.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP A Heartfelt Opportunity Written By Upper Merion Chief Information Officer Carla Showell-Lee
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Tuesday, June 24
Business Card Exchange Summer BBQ (5p-7p) Royal Bank America, King of Prussia
Tuesday, June 26
Breakfast Seminar – Improve Your Bottom Line (7:45a-9a) Chamber Headquarters, King of Prussia
Wednesday, July 9
Summer Speed Networking at Noon (12p-1p) Chamber Headquarters, King of Prussia
Wednesday, July 23
Business Card Exchange (5p-7p) Raymour & Flanagan, Montgomeryville
Wednesday, August 13
Summer Speed Networking at Noon (12p-1p) Chamber Headquarters, King of Prussia
Thursday, September 25
Business Card Exchange (5p-7p) The Massage Studio, King of Prussia
Friday, September 26
Economic Forecast Breakfast (8a) DoubleTree by Hilton, Plymouth Meeting
Please monitor the calendar on the website (www.montgomerycountychamber.org) for up-to-date information.
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THANK YOU
Independence Blue Cross Interpersonal Growth Workshops, Inc.
We Thank Our Renewing Members. Please think Chamber first when needing service.
John Middleton Co.
Montgomery County Medical Society
King of Prussia Medical Associates
Montgomery County O.I.C.
DeStolfo’s Tae Kwon Do
Allendale Answering Service, Inc.
Diverse Technical Lines, Inc.
King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company
EADEH Enterprises
King Shooters Supply
Elko & Associates, Ltd.
David N. Knipel, Counselor at Law
The Andre Group, Inc. Bank of America
Mark Etskovitz
Montgomery County Emergency Service, Inc.
King of Prussia District
ADP
Ambler Savings Bank
Montalbano Family Chiropractic, LLC
Moore, Snear & Ruggiero Funeral Home & Creamatory, Inc. Morgan Properties
Anne M. Facchiano, DMD
Morton’s The Steakhouse
Family Services of Montgomery County, PA
MSB Resources LLC
Butera Business Solutions, LLC
Lincoln Center for Family & Youth
CADCOM
Feel The Warmth
Maillie, LLP
Caparo Insurance
Filomena’s Hair Salon, LLC
Marlene J. Mash M.D. Dermatology
Carson Valley Children’s Aid
Financial Independence Planning, LLC
Mayers, Mennies & Sherr, LLP
Office of Vocational Rehab
Mental Health Consultants
Police Athletic League of Norristown
Comcast of Montgomery County Continental Bank Continental Realty, Inc. Covanta Plymouth Renewable Energy, LP Cradle of Liberty Council BSA
Firstrust Bank Gambone Steel Company, Inc.
Mercy Suburban Hospital
Harleysville Savings Bank
Michael Addesso Marble and Granite World, Inc.
The Homer Group
Michael Phillips Consulting
Homewood Suites by Hilton
PECO "Smart Ideas for
Business" Program
The “Smart Equipment” and “Smart Construction” portions of the Smart Ideas program offer financial incentives to business owners that implement energy efficiency measures. Large businesses, government agencies, non-profits and institutions are all eligible for valuable incentives to help offset the capital cost of energy-efficient design and equipment upgrades. Pre-applications must be submitted before projects begin to reserve funds.
ing systems and the addition of lighting controls. Incentives cover CFL and linear fluorescent lighting, metal halides, induction, LED general lighting, LED exit signs and lighting controls.
and water pump motors operate, thereby saving significant energy. PECO has incentives for drives installed on HVAC fans, chilled water and heating hot water pumps, kitchen exhaust fans, process motors and screw air compressors. Refrigeration and Food Service
QNB Radisson Hotel Valley Forge Ray’s Appliances Residence Inn Conshohocken
Riverside Cemetery Co. Montgomery County-Norristown School District of Upper Dublin Public Library
Kriebels Custom Bakery
Bayada Home Health Care
Presidential Caterers
David A. Nasitir Norris Sales Co., Inc. Norristown Municipality
Spring Mill Presbyterian Village TDS, Inc. Telephone Diagnostic Services, Inc. Tyco Integrated Security UGI Corporation Upper Merion Dental Associates Utility Emergency Services Fund VFP Billboards Wawa, Inc. William’s Mobile Services, Inc.
Penn Management Group at Morgan Stanley Peppers Italian Restaurant & Bar Plymouth Country Club
Business
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Colin McKeon, of Kriebel's Custom Bakery, provided members with tips for making the most of membership in the Chamber. Colin shared lessons learned along the way about HVAC: networking and follow-up, PECO incentives are available Custom Measures making connections with other for upgrades to HVAC systems, PECO can provide incentives businesses, attending events and which not only save energy, but showcasing your business. for equipment and energy efficien-
can also improve air quality and working conditions. Incentives exist for high efficiency air conditioners, heat pumps, packaged terminal units, hotel occupancy sensors and energy management Energy. It illuminates your facility, powers your operations systems.
Integral to many establishments from warehouses and supermarkets to restaurants, PECO provides incentives for a wide range of refrigeration and food service measures.
cy upgrades designed specifically for your business. Contact us to see if your energy efficiency solutions qualify. For more information you may go to www.peco.com/smartideas, or contact Vincent O’Grady at cell 215-519-6712, vogrady@cleanmarketswork.com.
and keeps your staff and customers comfortable and safe.
Lighting:
Variable Speed/Frequency Drives:
PECO incentives are available for energy efficient upgrades to These drives optimize the indoor, outdoor, and garage light- speed and frequency at which fan
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New Members We Welcome Our New Chamber Members The Alternative Press 302 Rogers Road Eagleville, PA 19403 (215) 778-4957 Contact: James Treacy Category: Advertising Agencies www.thealternativepress.com/towns/lowerprovidence
Davis Packaging and Printing Services PO Box 1434 Kulpsville, PA 19443 (215)817-6987 Contact: Edward Davis Category: Packaging and Printing Services www.Davis-pack.p2mobi.com
Auctions for a Cause 595 Main Street Schwenksville, PA 19473 (215) 806-5366 Contact: Barbara Augustine Category: Events
Edward Jones Investments 804 Village At Eland Phoenixville, PA 19460 (610) 917-3378 Contact: Sal Alfano Category: Financial Services www.edwardjones.com
BioChem Technology, Inc. 3620 Horizon Drive Suite 200 King of Prussia, PA 19406 (610) 768-9360 Contact: Bill Mulligan Category: Engineers www.biochemtech.com CPR Cell Phone Repairs - KOP 348 West DeKalb Pike King of Prussia, PA 19406 (610) 337-4567 Contact: Natalia Dittmer Category: Mobile Phone & Tablet Repairs www.cpr-kingofprussia.com
First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation 630 Freedom Business Center 3rd Floor King of Prussia, PA 19406 (856) 282-0753 Contact: Mackenzie Straub-Wallace Category: Mortgage Services mneal.fgmc.com First Niagara Bank 401 Plymouth Road Plymouth, PA 19462 (610) 832-1708 Contact: Joe Bifolco Category: Banks & Banking Associations www.firstniagara.com
Full House Buffet 2739 W. Main Street Norristown, PA 19403 (610)539-6012 Contact: Jing Zheng Category: Restaurants www.fullhousebuffet.com Kitty Cottage Adoption Center 317 W. Johnson Highway East Norriton, PA 19401 (610) 731-0101 Contact: Brandi Greene Category: Animal Adoption Shelter LG Legacy Group, LLC 715 Twinintt Road Suite 214 Dresher, PA 19025 (267) 540-8077 Contact: Linda Guendelsberger Category: Accountants/Tac Professionals & Financial Planning www.lglegacygroup.com The Massage Studio, Inc. 583 Shoemaker Rd Ste. 200 King of Prussia, PA 19406 (610) 354-0738 Contact: Beth Trachtman Category: Health & Wellness www.massagestudiokop.com
Mentor 365 138 Sunrise Drive North Wales, PA 19454 (267) 640-6480 Contact: Gary Chackman Category: Business & Management Consultants
Rouse Chamberlin Homes 500 Exton Commons Exton, PA 19341 (610) 594-3741 Contact: Gina Stango Category: Real Estate www.RouseChamberlinHomes.com
NAMI PA Montgomery County 100 W. Main Street Suite 204 Lansdale, PA 19446 (214) 361-7784 Contact: Carol Caruso Category: Non-Profits, Mental health support, education & advocacy www.nami-montcopa.org
Royal Bank America - Bridgeport 105 W. Fourth St. Bridgeport, PA 19405 (610) 277-6555 Contact: Gus Dimino Category: Banks & Banking Associations www.royalbankamerica.com
Norristown Business Association PO Box 498 Norristown, PA 19401 (610) 275-3727 Contact: Edward Turner Category: Organizations www.norristownba.org Urgent Care - Plymouth Meeting 580 West Germantown Pike Suite 102 Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 (484) 539-1200 Contact: Joseph Piccirelli Category: Healthcare www.Premierurgentcare.net Raymour & Flanagan 985 Bethlehem Pike Montgomeryville, PA 18936 (215) 661-8010 Contact: Anthony Reever Category: Retailers www.raymourflanigan.com
Royal Bank America - KOP 655 W. DeKalb Pike King of Prussia, PA 16406 (610) 265-5300 Contact: Dawn Beers Royal Bank America - Narberth 732 Montgomery Avenue Narberth, PA 19072 (610) 688-4700 Contact: Lisa Parker Royal Bank America - Trooper 2603 Egypt Road Trooper, PA 19403 (610) 631-1140 Contact: Suzanne Rolli Royal Bank America-Villanova 795 E. Lancaster Avenue Villanova, PA 19085 (610) 520-0327 Contact: Joseph Durso Shipley Choice 415 Norway St. York, PA 17403 (717) 771-1869 Contact: Robert Astor Category: Energy www.shipleyenergy.com
YPSN
GRAND
Openings
The Chamber’s YPSN (Young Professional Suburban Network) hosted a Business Mixer at Barren Hill Tavern and Brewery and a Breakfast & Seminar: First Time Homebuyers presented by Mackenzie Straub-Wallace of First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation. In addition, to the specific YPSN events, Young Professionals also enjoyed general Chamber events. YPSN is for seasoned professionals, as well as those just starting out.
Congratulations to new Chamber members Delta Disaster Services and Full House Buffet on recent Grand Openings! Delta Disaster Services is your full-service, restoration contractor. Delta Disaster Services was built with one thought in mind. To be able to walk into a damaged property, and handle all emergency mitigation and construction repairs from start to finish. Unlike many of our competitors, we are able to handle all aspects of your property damage with one simple phone call. Full House Buffet is a unique dining experience, offering an all-youcan-eat buffet of Sushi, Hibachi Grill, Asian & American Cuisine. Full House Buffet is located at 2739 West Ridge Pike, Norristown—in the Park Ridge Shopping Center.
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Shoppers visiting Plymouth Meeting Mall these days will notice a lot more has changed than just the weather! Since the holiday season, the mall has added two major national retailers (Kay Jewelers and J. Crew Factory Outlet), one new restaurant (Uncle Julio’s Fine Mexican Food) and a host of new and exciting events like the inventive Franklin Flea, a wildly popular, highly curated collection of 1520 top local vendors selling antiques, vintage and repurposed furniture, collectibles, vintage clothing, jewelry, and handmade goods. But perhaps the most exciting new addition to Plymouth Meeting Mall is the shopping center’s new fashion spokesperson, Lenny Prosser. Prosser, a local student at Hatboro-Horsham High School, loves all things shopping, fashion, and beauty…so when she showed up and WOWed the judges at the mall’s casting search held back in February, she was a natural choice for the job.
Though one can hardly call Lenny’s new spokesperson role a “job” – it’s certainly one that is too good to be true! Lenny creates “haul videos” showcasing her big buys and favorite finds from Plymouth Meeting Mall stores, which are then posted to the mall’s YouTube channel. By sharing her passion for fashion, Lenny is becoming known throughout the community as the “go-to” style expert. “What better resource is there to find out what the teens are shopping for than asking a teen!” says Plymouth Meeting Mall marketing director Jessica Saphire. “The goal of our Shopper Haul Video project is to reach our teen shoppers on a personal level, but also a digital one, since technology has become their preferred method of communication. We recognize that fact and embrace it.” Check out a clip of Lenny below in her first haul video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7r6-OnJvVY&feature=youtu.be Plymouth Meeting Mall is anchored by Macy’s, Boscov’s, and Whole Foods Market and Café and features more than 100 specialty retailers, including American Eagle Outfitters, Bath & Body Works, Charming Charlie, Express, H&M, J. Crew Factory, Justice, and Victoria’s Secret. The mall offers popular fine and casual dining options such as Benihana, Bertucci’s, California Pizza Kitchen, Chipotle Mexican Grill, P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Redstone American Grill, and Uncle Julio’s Fine Mexican Food, in addition to a nine-unit food court, Dave & Buster’s, and an AMC Theatre. (Submitted Copy; Contact crafanello@ localpagespublishing.com)
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• Host an informational meeting with a KidsPeace Family Resource Specialist (foster parent recruiter) as well as members of your community that are interested in learning more about foster care. • Agree to place a small ad or insert in a bulletin or newsletter. • Display flyers or brochures in a public place in your building. With your assistance, we will be able to better provide services to children in your community. Please contact Kidspeace at 215-348-3400 that we can discuss working together toward the KidsPeace mission of providing hope, help and healing to children, families and communities. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
To learn more about our programs and to watch videos that address frequentAs a KidsPeace employee, I know that ly-asked questions from foster parents, our services make a difference. My hope please visit www.fostercare.com. is that your community will consider collaborating with KidsPeace Foster Care to (Submitted Copy; Contact crafanello@ find safe and loving homes to serve these localpagespublishing.com)
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On February 10, 2014, the Obama Administration announced that “mid-sized” employers with 50 to 99 employees would have an extra year, until January 1, 2016, to comply with the Affordable Care Act’s (i.e. “Obamacare” or “ACA”) requirement that employers with 50 or more employees provide those employees with health insurance meeting the standard for “good coverage” defined by the ACA. Business groups such as the National Retail Federation widely applauded the delay. Employers initially had until January 1, 2014 to comply with the ACA but in July 2013, that requirement was delayed until January 1, 2015. Under the latest policy change, midsized employers who do not provide their employees with “good” health insurance coverage will not have to pay the ACA’s tax penalties until the January 1, 2016 tax year. Although the announcement may seem like a reprieve for mid-sized employers, the delayed compliance date created several
new issues for employers. First, the change widened the gap in time between the commencement of the ACA’s individual mandate and the employer mandate. Individuals must have health insurance in 2014 or they will be assessed tax penalties. Individuals whose employers do not have to provide coverage until 2016 will pressure employers to commence compliance now, but those employers likely will want to take advantage of the financial benefit that delayed compliance may provide. The conflict in the timing of the individual versus employer mandates has many calling for the delay of the individual man-
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Second, the delayed mandate for mid-sized employers created a new requirement that mid-sized employers certify to the I.R.S., under penalty of perjury, that the employers did not lay off employees to reduce their workforce to 99 or less so that the employer could delay compliance with the ACA. Although such a mandate is difficult to enforce, it is likely that in the event of an audit, the I.R.S. will look for emails, internal memoranda, or other communications regarding staff cuts which contain any language indicating that ACA compliance was a factor in determining the number or timing of staff cuts.
It is unlikely that we have seen the last of the “tweaks” to the ACA and employers must be mindful of the new hazards created by a seemingly “business friendly” change. (Submitted Copy; Contact crafanello@ localpagespublishing.com)
HARD LESSONS on Letters Of
Did you know that letters of intent can be subject to enforcement as a final contract? Under Pennsylvania law, letters of intent are enforceable if they set forth the key terms of the deal, namely the purchase price, description of the property, the names of the buyer and seller and the time for closing. To avoid becoming enforceable, the letter of intent must state with absolute clarity that the parties do not intend for the letter to be binding. If the letter of intent merely provides that it is subject to a final agreement, that might not be sufficient to avoid a later lawsuit seeking to enforce the letter of intent. This is largely due to a decision issued by the Pennsylvania appellate court in 2010 called Trowbridge v. McCaigue, 992 A.2d 199 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2010). In Trowbridge, the purchaser made an offer to acquire real estate which the sellers accepted by signing the offer. After the sellers sold the property to someone else for a higher price, the buyer brought suit seeking to enforce the accepted offer. Although the trial court dismissed the lawsuit on grounds that the offer was not enforceable, the appellate court reversed, reinstating the complaint and allowing the parties to take discovery. We represented an owner who encountered a similar problem when he
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Third, mid-sized employers must also certify to the I.R.S. that they will not drop health insurance plans that they currently offer. That mandate may prove troublesome and expensive for mid-sized employers as they renew their health insurance plans for 2015. Insurers are likely to transition midsized employer plans in 2015 to include the specific coverage mandated by the ACA. The expanded coverage required by the ACA will increase renewal rates for plans offered in 2015, but midsized employers cannot drop those plans.
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entered into a letter of intent to sell an apartment complex. The letter of intent provided that it was binding for thirty days while the buyer completed his due diligence and thereafter it was subject to a final agreement. The owner decided he wanted to sell the corporation which owned the land, rather than the land, for tax reasons. The parties negotiated past the thirty day period and could not come to a final agreement on a new price. Months after the deal fell through, the buyer brought suit seeking to specifically enforce the original letter of intent. The trial court declined to dismiss the complaint, even though the buyer had not paid a deposit due under the letter of intent. Eventually, we obtained summary judgment for our client on the basis that the buyer breached the letter of intent by not paying the deposit. Although the buyer appealed, the appellate court affirmed. While the lawsuit was pending, however, it placed a cloud on title, preventing the owner from selling or obtaining financing for the property. To avoid encountering a similar problem, make sure that your letter of intent clearly states that it is non-binding and that any deal is contingent upon the parties’ entering into a fully negotiated and executed final agreement. You should also include specific dates in the letter of intent by which due diligence should be completed, the deposit paid, and the date for closing to avoid the letter of intent being viewed as evergreen. (Submitted Copy; Contact crafanello @localpagespublishing.com)
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A
NewDay
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BUSINESS
County
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Chair, Montgomery County Board of Commissioners Last month we created a new structure for our Commerce Department that puts Montgomery County in a wonderful position to provide the service county businesses and those businesses looking to move to Montgomery County need to prosper, create jobs and continue to strengthen the economic engine that our county has become. Josh Shapiro, Chair
My colleagues, Leslie Richards and Bruce Castor, and I sealed the deal to create a one-of-akind program, expanding the County’s innovative “one stop shop” approach to economic development. Dubbed the “MC2B” initiative, the partnership offers local businesses a single place in which to obtain and access a full range of business products and services. The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) approved a plan to transfer its economic development programs to the Montgomery County Development Corporation (MCDC). This represents the culmination of an 18-month process to restructure and streamline the Commerce Department and establish new programs to serve the county’s business community. The newly reconstituted MCDC is now a part of the Commerce Department program infrastructure, utilizing shared financial and operational resources to deliver financial programs, workforce development initiatives, and youth programs throughout the county. This unique partnership between Montgomery County, the MCDC, and the other independent authorities operating in the county establishes the Commerce
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Department as one of the broadest, deepest organizations of its kind in the Commonwealth. For years, our county has struggled to establish a single source of economic development and workforce solutions for the business community. Now, we have broken down these silos and created a ‘win-win’ for businesses and residents by assembling in one place all of the tools needed to make that happen. With the completion of the transaction, the Bruce L. Castor, Commissioner county launched the “MC2B”initiative –Montgomery County (MC) is focused on serving Business (B). The approach draws directly from the experience of companies that provide business-tobusiness (B2B) products or services. The B2B model succeeds when businesses develop cost effective and highly valued products and services – and success in B2B often comes when businesses learn from each other and respond to changing market conditions together.
the continuation of critical MCEDC programs. David Niles, the executive director of the MCEDC, is now the executive director of the new Leslie S. Richards, Vice Chair MCDC and all of the existing members of the MCEDC have been offered membership in the reconstituted MCDC. All of the existing staff has transitioned with Niles to the new operations. Funding for operations initially will come from the MCEDC, and the operations will not add to county’s expenses or add liabilities to the County’s balance sheet. The agreement also allocated a portion of the MCEDC assets to the Montgomery County Community College Foundation. For businesses, there will be single recruitment team focused on reach-
ing out to existing businesses to help them grow, as well as attracting new businesses to the county. There is also a low-interest loan program, “Montco Opportunity Loan Program,” designed to help businesses expand in Montgomery County and create new jobs. The county will also leverage on-the-job training programs to help maximize job placement through the PA CareerLink® Montgomery County and Montgomery County Community College. Any company interested in learning more about Montgomery County’s Commerce Department can reach out through the County’s website. A single web form is all it takes to get the process started: www.montcopa. org/MC2B. Members of the businesses community are also invited to call the county’s toll free number: 844-2MONTCO. (Submitted Copy; Contact crafanello @localpagespublishing.com)
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“The success of 150 S. Warner Road reinforces and validates our decision to purchase in King of Prussia,” said Taylor Young, Leasing Principal with MIM-Hayden Real Estate Fund. “With easy access to major roads, new commuter transit options, first class amenities, a probusiness municipality and a pro-active Business Improvement District, we had all of the ingredients for a great success story to provide to our investors.” Overall, the commercial office vacancy in King of Prussia’s 7.6 million square feet of Class A, B, and C space is at 16.3%. Just one year ago, it was at 18.7%. Class A (4.1 million square feet.) declined from 20.2% (close of first quarter 2013) to 15.6% (close of first quarter 2014) for a 22% reduction in the vacancy rate. In addition, CoStar reports that average rental rates increased from $24.48/square foot to $26.08/ square foot.
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These are just a few of the things my patients told me they heard after visiting us for a procedure that is called the “Liquid Facelift,’ a quick and non-surgical procedure A Liquid Face Lift procedure is that almost instantly takes years normally priced by the syringe. A away in one or two visits. 3 syringe Liquid Facelift procedure A sagging face is arguably one of will typically cost in the neighborthe most prominent signs of aging. hood of $2,500. But the number As we age, the face begins to lose of syringes needed will vary from collagen and elastin which conindividual to individual. If BOTOX® tributes to sagging facial features. or Dysport® is utilized with the Yes, wrinkles are up there too, but dermal fillers, then the cost may sagging skin just makes wrinkles all increase from $200 - $600. Howthe more prominent --- and getever, this cost is well below the ting rid of wrinkles might make cost of a surgical facelift, and most you feel better about looking in importantly, there is very minimal the mirror, but not doing anything bruising, minimal discomfort, and about the ‘sags’ and the ‘crags’ almost no downtime! take away from the benefit of having fewer wrinkles around the eyes As I said earlier, the results from a Liquid Facelift can range from and forehead. subtle to amazing. My patients A Liquid Face Lift involves the use who have had Liquid Facelifts of advanced dermal fillers, somecome back to say that they receive times in combination with wrinkle compliments on their appearance relaxers like BOTOX® or Dysport®. without others knowing that they The dermal fillers used are among have done anything. Sometimes, a group of 2nd generation injectthe results can be so uplifting that ables that provide more enduring they change an individual’s life.* results than earlier products. These I invite you to come and visit us to advanced dermal fillers includes take advantage of our complimenJUVEDERM® Ultra, JUVEDERM® tary consultation, see untouched Ultra Plus, Radiesse®, Restylane®, Perlane®, Sculptra® Aesthetic, and before and after pictures of actual patients, and decide for yourself. Artefill®. Visit us online at www.DrMarlenEach of these dermal fillers has eMash.com for more about the unique attributes that work in Liquid Facelift and to request your their own special way to rejuveprivate complimentary consultanate specific areas of the face. In tion, or call us at 484-351-8268. general, dermal fillers replace lost *As with any cosmetic medical provolume in the face or help the body regenerate its own collagen. cedure, results vary from patient to patient. Most of the fillers are comprised of natural substances produced (Submitted Copy; Contact crafanelby the body. Precisely placed, the lo@localpagespublishing.com)
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Seniors will best adjust to their new home with the support and encouragement of family and friends, especially during the first weeks. When seniors receive positive reassurance that they are moving into a new chapter of their lives, they often respond in an optimistic way. They quickly recognize that some aspects of assisted living that bothered them are actually beneficial. Some find it a great relief to downsize and not have the worry of housekeeping, or climbing stairs or other safety concerns. Assisted living also allows residents to personalize their private space. Many residents bring
Assisted living is a residential living option for seniors who want or need help with some of the activities of daily living---things like cooking meals, keeping house and travelling to appointments. An assisted living community can also be a perfect choice for those who want to enjoy life more fully, by making new friends and sharing the joy of a life well-lived.
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The Chapel Cabin Shop, located behind Washington Memorial Chapel, is an authentic log structure built in 1915, which originally served as a parish hall and church school. It was transformed in the 1960s into a gift shop. Delectable baked goods and candies are made at the Cabin Shop with lunch served daily. We also have a wide array of gifts from whimsical, to patriotic, to fine giftware throughout the Cabin Shop.
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In 2010 colorectal cancer was the second most common cause of cancer deaths in men and the third most common among women in Pennsylvania. Colorectal cancer is cancer that starts in either the colon or the rectum. Colon cancer and rectal cancer have many features in common. Most colorectal cancers start as a polyp– a growth that starts in the inner lining of the colon or rectum and grows toward the center. Most polyps are not cancer. Taking out a polyp early, when it is small, may keep it from becoming cancer. While the exact cause of most colorectal cancers is unknown, there are certain known risk factors. A risk factor is something that affects a person's chance of getting a disease. Some risk factors, like smoking, can be controlled. Others, such as a person's age, cannot be changed. Risk factors you cannot change • Age: your risk gets higher as you get older • Having had colorectal cancer or certain kinds of polyps before
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In 1885 counselor Sumner Dudley, long active in the YMCA movement, was asked to take YMCA members camping for the first Sumner F. Dudley, time. He and 7 1854 - 1897boys went camping for 8 days on a borrowed site near Lake Champlain, NY. This was the starting point of what we now know to be YMCA summer camp. Camping was not a new idea, but was a supervised, organized, goaloriented trip. The first century of camping in the United States was one of pioneering, path finding and adventure. Early camp set up on regimen included physical,
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educational, social and religious activities. Emphasis was placed on friendly, personal attention. First priority was friendbuilding inspiring social development and personal connecDudley with 6 campers in front tions. of their tent in 1894. Over time, events expanded to include field trips, and started a tradition of having fun. Parents and children soon learned the advantage of the potential to learn new skills and develop practices to meet new friends.
Today, the Audubon YMCA Summer Day Camp follows these same practices. The camps at Audubon YMCA introduce their own unique characteristics shown through traditional and specialty camps with options such as Sports, Cooking, Hiking or a Dance and Art focus. But the core values remain the same: to provide a safe place where children gain confidence and self-esteem while enjoying a fun-filled summer.
changed, facilities have grown and directors have come and gone, but the spirit of camping, the desire to help children to become caring thoughtful independent adults still remains the same as in 1885. With the support of community partners like St. Teresa’s, and the generosity of volunteers and donors, the Y is able to support the people that need us the most. If you need help with payment of any portion of membership or programs such as Summer Day Camp, please contact the Audubon YMCA Welcome Center at 610-539-0900 or visit philaymca. org.
In 2013, the Audubon YMCA partnered with local, Parish St. Teresa of Avila. This partnership makes it possible for hundreds of children, families and adults to share the Y experience providing additional program space and outdoor fields for camp, youth sports leagues and Together we can continue the activities. tradition of helping the campers From humble beginnings, Camp of today become the leaders of has grown where today more than tomorrow. 5,500 children attend camp annually at one of 17 branches in the Phil- (Submitted Copy; Contact crafanello@localpagespublishing.com) adelphia Freedom Valley YMCA. Over the years, programs have
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Upon conducting several interviews with local high school teens, many shared the same views about social media referring to it as “A great way to stay in contact with of social media sites under cerfriends, but also makes bullying tain circumstances. One of those easier for kids now. All they have circumstances being the regulato do is log onto a computer and tion of such websites as Instagram it makes it hard for the victims beand Facebook. “There’s cause there’s hardly any pressure on no escape social media sites to monfrom their itor and restrict things tormentors..” allowed to be posted by says seniors minors” feels Nicole, a Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Jamie and local parent. “Kids do Tumblr; They are all rapidly growAllyssa. Both not think about the ing social media websites. The speaking from purpose of these sites is to engage consequences of what personal exCyber Abuse has become a huge issue. in networking, reunions or friendly they post and how it perience, they will affect their futures.” interaction, but there’s always can attest to the detriments of the These statements are absolutely room for this harmless intention minor/social media combination. correct. In the time teens live in to go horribly wrong. While this The idea of making bullying easier, trend is great for keeping up with now, everything they do is out in is why most adults feel as though your favorite celebrity (besides the cyber land forever for anyone to there are not enough restrictions Kardashians) there’s also room for access including future employon social media. Some going as far cyberbullying, and personal misuse. ers as well as college admissions. to even propose “minors under If a teens social media precenses the age of sixteen should not be When talk of social media comes is not an appropriate one, it can permitted to access social sites.” up there’ s always mixed emotions. cost them major opportunities. The specifically feels a local high school The opinions of teens and adults same is the case for adults already teacher. range from praise to opposition in established careers. Careless,
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Evans-Mumbower Mill Open House: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Antique Car Day for Father’s Day Bring Dad to see a variety of antique cars for Father’s Day at the Mill, take a tour of the Mill to see how all of the simple machines in action. Free; donations welcome
the cover of darkness with Blaine Rothauser, a lifetime naturalist and biologist who is President of BR Environmental Services. A talk and slide show is followed by moth “catching”, utilizing a special screen in WVWA’s courtyard. -Four Mills Nature Reserve -WVWA Members: $5 Non-Members $10 -Limited to 20 guests Saturday, June 28, 2014 Butterfly Walk: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Join Blaine Rothauser to discover Moths - The Silent Majority: 7:00 the many 9:00 p.m. varieties of Discover butterflies the mysterithat might ous creabe found in the meadows of Wiltures of the low Lake Farm. A brief talk about night that meadow ecology will be followed fly under by a natural history tour and adFriday, June 27, 2014
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Lenape brave, Cheesgookoos, to learn about Lenape food ways and cordage, be mesmerized by a demonstration bee hive, see a blacksmith at work and learn the art of lucet braiding, old fashioned braiding. Enjoy the lively sounds of the Now and Then Duet. Adults: $5; Children 3-12: $3
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Sunday, October 19, 2014
Evans-Mumbower Mill Open House: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Evans-Mumbower Mill Open House: 1:00 - 4:00
Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social Take a break from the summer heat and enjoy a delicious ice cream sundae
Pumpkin Decorating
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Let the costumed guides take you through the Mill, then enjoy the season by paining a pumpkin. -Tour free of charge; fee for the pumpkins
Evans-Mumbower Mill Festival: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Old Fashioned Mill Festival Begin the afternoon with a Mill tour and learn from period dressed guides how corn gets ground into cornmeal. Once outside, Visit the
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