Montgomery County News Magazine Fall 2014 by Local Pages Publishing

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Montgomery County

NEWS MAGAZINE THE OFFICIAL NEWS MAGAZINE OF THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

COVER SHIPLEY ENERGY Who is Shipley Energy? - Pg 20

INSIDE: IMPROVE HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT & FINANCES BY BIKING TO WORK Article - Pg 4 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION - Pg 5 ZOOPENDOUS! A Business Expo Pictorial - Pg 6 TAXING BUSINESS WON'T SAVE STUDENTS - Pg 7 BUSINESS CARD EXCHANGES - Pg 4 MUNICIPAL MINUTES Local Government News - Pg 8 FALL EVENTS - Pg 9 RENEWING MEMBERS Thank You - Pg 10 WELCOME New Members - Pg 11 YPSN - Pg 11 REAL ESTATE GUIDE - Pg 26 BUSINESS MARKETPLACE - Pg 30

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WOMEN'S RESOURCE COUNCIL SPRING LUNCHEON Pictorial IMPROVE HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT & FINANCES BY BIKING TO WORK RJ Griffin, Project Coordinator, GVF 4 BUSINESS CARD EXCHANGES Pictoral 5 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION 6 ZOOPENDOUS! A BUSINESS EXPO Pictoral 7 ANNUAL STATE REPRESENTATIVE LUNCHEON 7 TAXING BUSINESS WON'T SAVE STUDENTS Elizabeth Stelle 8 MUNICIPAL MINUTES 9 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 9 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Fall 2014 9 NORRISTOWN SALVATION ARMY RESOURCES REQUEST 10 THANK YOU 2014 Renewing Members 10 SPEED NETWORKING 10 MEMBERS SUPPORTING MEMEBERS 10 BUSINESS CONNECTIONS 11 WELCOME New Members 11 YPSN 11 HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR BOTTOM LINE 12 THE DIGITAL SHOPPER Plymouth Meeting Mall 12 SWIPE SMARTER WITH PENN LIBERTY BANK'S MERCHANT SERVICES Penn Liberty 14 AN UNUSUAL REASON TO FLOSS. WANT TO BE RICH? Anne M. Facchiano, DMD, FAGC 15 FOSTER PARENTING - HELP CHANGE A LIFE KidsPeace 16 THE 21-DAY CLEANSE TO A BETTER YOU! Chiropractic Wellness Associates 17 WHEN SOCIAL MEDIA BECOMES UNSOCIABLE Kaplan Stewart 17 INSUFFICIANT NOTICE OF CLAIM UNDER CGL POLICY CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF COVERAGE Kaplan Stewart 18 APPRENTICESHIP SUMMIT OFFERS NEW POSSIBILITIES 22 KING OF PRUSSIA BEERFEST ROYAL KOP Beerfest 24 LT. PATTY SIMONS LAW ENFORCEMENT FOOD DRIVE Salvation Army 25 GET BACK THE FACE YOU USED TO LOVE Dr. Marlene Mash 26 REAL ESTATE GUIDE Sponsored by Omega Commercial Real Estate 30 BUSINESS MARKETPLACE 33 THE EAGLE HAS LANDED Montgomery County News Magazine 34 THE UNIQUE GIFT OF INSPIRATION Images of Grace Publications 35 HEALTHLINKS Mercy Suburban Hospital 36 37 38

ENSURE A BRIGHTER FUTURE: ONE CHILD AT A TIME Audubon YMCA BEING EVEN: STAYING RIGHT SIDE UP ON THE BALANCE BEAM THAT IS LIFE Brittany Borum THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO FALL FASHION King of Prussia Mall

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Elite Cleaning........................................................................................... 24 Kaplin Stewart Attorneys at Law.................................................................. 17 King of Prussia District.............................................................................. 23 LP Easy Apps (Front Inside Cover).............................................................. 19 Montgomery County Chamber News (Back Cover)........................................ 32

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CATERING/FOOD SERVICES King of Prussia Beer Fest........................................................................... 22 Peppers Italian Restaurant & Bar................................................................. 19

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CONTRACTING & TRADE SERVICES Bancroft Wallcovering & Painting................................................................ 27 DRB Courier Service, LLC........................................................................... 16 Graboyes Window & Door.......................................................................... 32 Mike Irby Photography............................................................................... 37 Rosemont Cleaning................................................................................... 33 Salter's Fireplace, Patio and Grill, Inc.......................................................... 30 TADA Hydro Cleaning................................................................................ 31

GIFTS & COLLECTIBLES Images of Grace Publications..................................................................... 34 Milanj Diamonds...................................................................................... 30 Washington Memorial Chapel Cabin Shop................................................... 31

HEALTHCARE/FITNESS & BEAUTY Anne M. Facchiano, D.M.D, F.A.G.D............................................................ 14

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Chiropractic Wellness Associates................................................................ 16 Kinetic Physical Therapy............................................................................ 23 Mercy Health Center.................................................................................. 29 Upper Merion Dental Associates.................................................................. 24

REAL ESTATE/OFFICE/HOUSING Audubon Land Development....................................................................... 28 Omega Commercial Real Estate.................................................................. 26

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Women's Resource Council Spring

LUNCHEON Chamber members enjoyed afternoon of networking and fun at the Women's Resource Council Spring Luncheon. Special guests from Massage Envy educated women of the chamber on the benefits of massage therapy while everyone enjoyed a great lunch at Hyatt Place in King of Prussia! In addition, each attendee left with a “Business Card Bag to Go,” filled with contact info for everyone in attendance.

IMPROVE

Health, Environment & Finances by

BIKING TO WORK

These seminars provide bicycle education directly to your workplace free of charge. For more information or to setup a seminar, contact Kyle Guie at kguie@gvftma.com. Get Involved

Across the nation May is recognized as “Bike to Work month”. In honor of the month GVF by RJ Griffin, Project Coordinator, GVF hosted its 3rd Annual Bike to Work Day. The event was held The number of people choos- An added bonus to biking to on May 21, 2014 to encourage ing to bike to work is on the rise work is that you save money. The people to use their bikes as an research shows. A study average annual operating cost of alternative to driving to work. completed by the League of a bicycle is just $308 compared GVF’s Bike to Work Day is part American Bicyclist shows that to $8,946 for the average car. In of the “National Bike Challenge”, bicycle commuting rates in large addition biking for 30 minutes Bicycle Friendly Cities (BFCs) a day saves an average of $544 a competition that pits local commuters against has increased 80 percent, far per person in healthcare cost. bicycle 50,000 cyclists from across the above the national average of 47 Researchers have also found that percent and more than double the the average car commuter spent nation, to see who can reduce rate of non-BFCs (32 percent). an extra 38 hours traveling as their carbon emissions the greatAmong these Bicycle Friendly a result of congestion, costing est. The competition is open for Cities is Philadelphia, which the commuter $818 per year in registration until September 1, has more than doubled its biker delay time and wasted fuel. These 2014 and there are prize drawcommuter share since 2000. Now costs could be greatly reduced or ings for participants every Friday. is a great time for commuters in eliminated by biking to work. For more information about the the Greater Philadelphia Region How You Can Bike to Work national bike challenge, visit to try biking to work. Before beginning your bike com- http://movingyou.org/biketoWhy You Should Bike to Work muting routine it is important to work . If you or your organizaThere are many great benefits to learn about bike safety education. tion would like to learn more biking to work. One such ben- The League of American about biking in the region, efit is that bicycling is a proven Bicyclists is a good place to find contact Kyle Guie, Project way to get into better shape and advice on smart cycling tips, Manager at GVF kguie@gvftma. can help to prevent illnesses and rules of the road, and to find com or 610-354-8899. Also visit stress. Studies have also found cycling classes. www.gvftma.com that the average bicycle commut- The Greater Philadelphia Region er loses 13 pounds in their first is home to a huge network of Founded in 1990, GVF is a year of cycling alone. regional trails. Among this net- not-for-profit organization created to advocate and promote a Another great reason to bike work is the 250+ miles of trails to work is that biking is much known as the Circuit. These trails viable transportation network for better for the environment than will help to connect you to your the region's economic vitality. To driving. Unlike cars that fill the job, community and local parks. maximize awareness and develop environment with toxic substanc- GVF is a great resource to learn sustainable support, we partner with public and private entities. es that pollute and cause climate change, bikes have zero emis- more about how to make biking sions. Biking also helps to reduce to work easy and accessible to RJ Griffin works as Project Cotraffic congestion. If just 1 out of you or your organization. GVF ordinator with GVF. To reach RJ 10 commuters switched to bike has partnered with Bikesport by email: rgriffin@gvftma.com, commuting we’d save 2 billion to provide, “Cycling Essentials or by phone: (610)354-8899. Lunch and Learn Seminars”. gallons of gas a year.

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Business Card

Exchanges

Thank you to Brandywine Senior Suites and Royal Bank for hosting Business Card Exchanges to provide networking opportunities for members of the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce.

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WELCOME

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.

but need an appointment

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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policy: Reservations for Chamber events are generally requir ed two to three days before the actual event. They are required to allow for adequate food service, seating and scheduling. Payment is re quired at the time of registration and can be refunded up to The Chamber’s reservation deadline. ‘Walk-in’ attendance can not always be accommodated, especially when the catering is very specific. You can always reserve at www. montgomerycountychamber.org and members may reserve by calling (610) 2651776 or (610) 277-9500.

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250  1-5 employees, government agencies, non-profit agencies & educational institutes $ 305  6-10 employees 385  11-30 employees $ $ 595  31-99 employees 995  100-999 employees $ 1550  over 1000 employees $ 650  limited service hotels $1050  full service hotels $

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ZOOPENDOUS! A Business Expo

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Montgomery County Chamber Members enjoyed a wonderful day at the 9th Annual Zoopendous! Business Expo. A great crowd enjoyed meeting the vendors and learning about Montgomery County businesses. The Chamber would like to thank the participating businesses for their support! Thank you: AAA, The Alternative Press, American Heritage FCU, Arnold's Family Fun, Butera Business Solutions, CADCOM, Citadel Federal Credit Union, Collectible Knits & Gifts, Continental Bank, Crown Trophy, DTL, Family Caregivers, Harleysville Savings Bank, Keller Williams-Pam Butera Team, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Local Pages Publishing, Make A Wish, Mercy Home Health, Play & Learn, Safeguard, Times Herald, Valley Forge Casino Resorts and YMCA.

TAXING Business won't

Save Students by Elizabeth Stelle

SunnySide Supply, a safety equipment business in Washington County, is growing by leaps and bounds thanks to Marcellus Shale development. Today, SunnySide employs 15 workers—up from five in 2008—and owner Paul Battista is proud of the well-paying jobs he provides. Paul told a Congressional subcommittee last year: “We can now pay a higher family-sustaining wage! We have people working for us that are the primary breadwinners of their household.” But each year, Paul’s family business—and that of countless job creators—is threatened by efforts to bolster school funding by raising business taxes. Last month, government union executives endorsed a budget plan with more than $1 billion in business tax hikes. These tax proponents wanted to raise the Capitol Stock and Franchise Tax and end the vendor discount for businesses that collect sales tax, meaning retailers would no longer be compensated for collecting a convoluted tax with numerous exemptions. Next, they touted the slogan, “close the Delaware loophole!” which would force a multi-state company to submit returns from all their national and international operations and subsidiaries—rather than just their Pennsylvania operations—to the state Department of Revenue. The plan also tacked on a 5 percent natural gas severance tax to the current impact fee and all the other business taxes which are paid by the gas drilling industry. According to Pennsylvania State Education Association President Michael Crossey, “This is a fair [natural gas] tax, a wise investment…that our students need. There is a funding crisis in our public schools.” Teachers’ union lobbyists are focused on protecting the status quo and asking the natural gas industry—and through them job creators like Paul Battista—to foot the bill. Instead, we should be putting students first by focusing on tangible ways to provide local districts some budget relief.

How? Fair pension reform, teacher seniority reform, a funding formula based on current students, and mandate relief would alleviate most school budget pressures. The truth is, Pennsylvania businesses already face the second-highest corporate tax burden in the nation. Additional taxes could reduce production, encourage layoffs, squelch business investment, or even convince a company to relocate. Further, history has shown that simply throwing more money at schools won’t help our struggling students. Today, public education revenue is at an all-time high—$25.6 billion from local, state, and federal sources. That’s even higher than years when state tax dollars were supplemented with temporary federal stimulus funds. School districts even added more than $480 million to their burgeoning reserve funds last year, which now total nearly $4 billion. And despite claims of underfunding, Pennsylvania ranks 10th in the nation in education spending per student. Even with record-high education spending, the National Assessment of Educational Progress shows nearly three in five Pennsylvania 8th grade students aren’t meeting proficiency levels in reading and math. At Norristown Area High School, more than 40 percent of students cannot do math at grade level and one third are behind in reading. Clearly Pennsylvania has an education crisis that more money alone cannot fix. Instead, lawmakers should look to a proven solution: expanded school choice. Schools of choice have become increasingly popular because they provide better and safer options for families. In fact, 11 out of 12 gold standard studies found school choice improved academic outcomes for participants. School choice already saves Pennsylvania taxpayers millions of dollars each year. Public charter schools and cyber charter schools educate children for a fraction of the per pupil cost of district schools. Plus programs like the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) save taxpayers millions. If each of the 60,000 students receiving an EITC scholarship in 2012-13 returned to their district schools, those schools would require $892 million in new revenue to handle the additional enrollment. New business taxes, such as a severance tax, will not solve our public school performance problems, but it will mean fewer opportunities for Paul Battista and other small business owners to provide familysustaining jobs. Our children need both quality education and plentiful job opportunities to succeed in life. Increasing taxes to fund the education status quo fails on both counts. Elizabeth Stelle is a senior policy analyst for the Commonwealth Foundation (CommonwealthFoundation.org), Pennsylvania’s free market think tank.

Annual State Representatives

LUNCHEON

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The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce hosted the 13th Annual State Representatives Luncheon, sponsored by Comcast, in June at Peppers Italian Restaurant. Special thanks to Representatives Matt Bradford, Tim Briggs, Kate Harper and Warren Kampf for participating. Each Representative gave a brief introduction and the answered questions from members. The Chamber donated a book in honor of each Representative to Norristown Public Library.

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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!

UPPER DUBLIN TOWNSHIP http://www.upperdublin.net September-November 2014: Upper Dublin Township Events

• Township offices closed for Labor Day Mo 9/1. Refuse services move to We 9/3. Library closed Sa 8/30 through Mo 9/1. • Mo 9/1 Community pool closes for the season at 8p • Sa 9/6 9a-1p: E-Waste Collection: Anything with a Plug at the Township Building, 801 Loch Alsh Ave, FW • Sa 9/6: UDP&R Parks 2 Pavement 4-Miler • Sa 9/13 2p-6p: Community Day at the Township Building, 801 Loch Alsh Ave, FW. • Sa 9/13 1p-4p: Antiques on the Air at Community Day. Bring your antiques to be evaluated; will be broadcast live on UDTV. Preregister by calling 215-646-4365. Times will be assigned

AMBLER BOROUGH

• Th 9/18 11:30a (networking) noon-1:15p (meeting): Annual :State of the Fort Washington Office Park” at Holiday First Fridays are held every first Friday through October. For further details on these community Inn Fort Washington events visit AmblerMainStreet.org. • Sa 9/20 9a-11a: Mornings in MonDaug, MonDaug Bark Park, Ambler Farmer’s Market is now open and will be operational every Saturday from 9am – 1 pm 1130 Camphill Rd, FW. Theme is talent contest 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 • Sa 9/20 6p: UDHS “Spectacle in Sound” at UDHS Cardinal Stadium, 800 Loch Alsh Ave, FW events visit amblerfarmersmarket.com.

EAST NORRITON TOWNSHIP

• Sa 9/27 6p-8p: UDP&R Grandparent/Grandchildren Dance: Grand Gala at Township Building, 801 Loch Alsh Ave, FW

• We 10/1: CCLC Boys Online Registration begins at www.udlacrosse.com East Norriton Township’s 36th Annual Community Day Celebration is scheduled for Saturday September 6th from • Sa 10/4 8a-1p: UDP&R Fall Flea Market at the Township 12 noon until after dark. The day includes rides, demon- Building, 801 Loch Alsh Ave, FW. Shoppers and vendors strations, a craft and business area, plenty of food and welcome. Vendors register by calling 215-643-1600 x3443 entertainment for the entire family. Day’s festivities end after the fireworks show which is slated to begin at 8:15 p.m. Rain • Township offices closed for Columbus Day Mo 10/13. date for this event is Sunday September 8th. Check out the Refuse services move to We 10/15. schedule of events and entertainment on the Township web site • Mo 10/13 6:30p-8:30p: FWFC 26th Annual Fire & Life Safety www.eastnorritontwp.org or in the Fall/Winter East Expo at the Township Building, 801 Loch Alsh Ave, FW Norriton Township Newsletter. • Sa 10/18 9a-11a: Mornings in MonDaug, MonDaug Bark Park, The Fall/Winter Township Newsletter is scheduled to be out to the public by late August or early 1130 Camphill Rd, FW. Theme is costume contest September. If you are receiving the hard copy and would rather receive an electronic copy, please contact the Township to be placed on this list. The Fall/Winter Recreation Guide will also be out by • Sa 10/18 8a-2p: Upper Dublin Friends of the Library Jewelry late August. Programs, trips and special events planned from September of 2014 to April of 2015 will Sale at the Township Building, 801 Loch Alsh Ave, FW. be listed in this Guide. The Recreation Guide will be part of the Fall/Winter Newsletter, placed on the More info at www.upperdublinlibrary.org web site and delivered to Township schools for distribution. • Su 10/26 9a: FWFC Hotfoot 8.8 Race beginning at Fire Station East Norriton Township has also scheduled their 6th Annual Shredding event and 2nd Annual A, 1245 Fort Washington Ave, FW. Choose to run either an 8.8k Electronic Collection Program on Saturday October 18th between the hours of 9 a.m. and 12 noon. (5.4mi) or 8.8 mile chip-times race through residential The shredding event will be held in the bocce court parking lot at Stanbridge Street Park Complex neighborhoods of Upper Dublin. More info at while the Electronic Collection Program will be held behind the Public Works Garage at the Township www.fortwashingtonfc.org Complex. This is a great time to get rid of your personal and confidential papers by properly having them • Sa 11/1 8a-1p: Fort Washington Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary shredded and a chance to clear out your old electronics to properly dispose of them. Fall Flea Market at Fire Station A, 1245 Fort Washington Ave, The Township’s Fall Leaf Collection program will start the 3rd week of October and continue FW. More info at www.fortwashingtonfc.org until about the 2nd week of December. This year, with the purchase of the single person leaf machine, • CCLC Girls Registration at the Township Building, there will be no bag routes. All residents can place their leaves curbside for pick up. Please check the 801 Loch Alsh Ave, FW: Sa 11/1 9a-1p, Sa 11/8 9a-1 Township web site or newsletter for guidelines in setting out your leaves. • Tu 11/4: Election Day The 22nd Annual East Norriton Township Holiday Parade at Hillcrest Plaza is scheduled for Saturday December 6th. Parade starts at the East Norriton Middle School at 11 a.m. and travels down • UDHS Fall Drama Production, PAC 7:30p: We 11/12 – Sa 11/15 Stony Creek Road to Germantown Pike to Hillcrest Plaza Shopping Center. Come out and enjoy the • Township Offices closed for Thanksgiving Th 11/27 and Fr 11/28. parade and then join us at Hillcrest Plaza for an afternoon of fun activities. A portion of the proceeds • Refuse services from Th move to We 11/26. Library hours: from this year’s parade will be donated to The Eye Institute. For information on participating in the We 11/26: 9:30a-5p and closed Th 11/27. parade, please contact Tornetta Properties at 610-279-4848. East Norriton Township continues to provide a monthly yard waste program for its residents. This program is a call-in service by registering either by phone at 610-275-2800 ext. 111 or on the Township web site. Registration must be made by the third Tuesday of each month. Pick up is scheduled for the third Thursday of each month. The Township staff asks that residents follow the yard waste guidelines located on the web site or in the Township Newsletter when setting out their yard waste. Also, due to the popularity of this program, we ask that resident please be patient. With the ever increasing number of residents participating in this program, pick up may take anywhere from 2-3 days or more depending on weather and volume of material placed out. If you had registered and placed your yard waste curbside as required and your piles are not picked up by Monday afternoon, please call the Township Building at 610-275-2800.

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NORRISTOWN MUNICIPALITY Improvements and growth continues in Norristown, just take a look around the Markley Street (Rt. 202) and the Lafayette Street extension project. These infrastructure projects are running on schedule and will be transformational to Norristown as the county seat. Accessibility has always been a crucial gem of our town because of our centralized location. Now the word is getting out due to infrastructure projects that will allow improved traf-

fic flow. Having Septa’s Transportation hub on Lafayette Street as a If all that was not enough to get you excited about the happenings in our town, we have major transit center for their buses, trains, and high-speed line as well one more project to share with you. A micro-distillery is bringing their business to our town. as Bieber Tourways is another reason Norristown is in a prime location. Five Saints Distilling will arrive in Norristown in late 2015. Owner, John Robert George, purchased the historic Humane Firehouse on June 13th of this year from the Norristown Fire Department. The distillery Downtown Norristown is fortunate to have two theaters anwill produce a wide range of quality, premium, and ultra-premium spirits in a world-class micro-distillery. chored on Arts Hill located on DeKalb Street. Come check out Each spirit will be produced in classic style using modernized processes and equipment. The company a show and grab dinner by stopping in one of our incredible hopes to keep the history of the firehouse alive by scheduling various tours and events, the fire department restaurants. Norristown continues to feature a variety of food has been gracious enough to leave historical memorabilia, which they will display throughout the building. for the palette to enjoy. Whether you like Italian, Mexican, or American delights you will surely be pleased with the choicYou can stay up-to-date on all the construction projects, new business, and new developments by visites around you. For our downtown employees who have become ing us at www.norristown.org. familiar with Norristown’s culinary options there are a few more restaurants entering the arena: Galileo Café, Banh Mi Vietnamese Bar & Bistro, and Almaz Café are must to check out. Besides the new restaurants and road extension projects, Premier Barber Institute, a state-of-the-art barber school opened its doors in July on East Main Street. There are also plans underway for a 16 condominium unit on the fourth and fifth floors of the five-story office building at 1 W. Main St. The 4.05 million “Residences at Courthouse Square” project will consist of one and two-bedroom units ranging from $150 – 200k.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Calendar of Events

www.montgomerycountychamber.org (Please check the website for additional information)

The Salvation Army Norristown Corps is seeking qualified individuals to serve as part time/on-call Shelter Monitors. Starting salary ($9.00 per hour). Multiple shifts available (3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am and varying weekend shifts). To apply, please send resumes to Marie Wenzel, LSW, Emergency Housing Director, at Marie.Wenzel@use.salvationarmy.org or applications can be obtained at the Corps, located at 533 Swede Street, Norristown, PA 19401. For additional information, please call 610-275-9255 ext. 204

Norristown Salvation Army

RESOURCES REQUEST

Staffing & Volunteers English as a Second Language (ESL) (Bilingual Instructors & Volunteers Needed) Child Care Center – (Staffing for After School Care Program Needed) Computer Room/GED program - (Volunteer Staffing Needed) Capital Renovations Second floor bathroom upgrades to meet child care guidelines Gymnasium floor resurfacing Replacement of fencing in rear parking lot Painting of second floor Refinishing of second floor stairway Repaving of parking area Renovation of Food Pantry (to include additional storage) Food Non-Perishable Food Items Frozen Fish, Chicken, Beef and Pork Other Security: Monitoring System for entire building Smart Board Monitor Screen for Computer Lab Basketball equipment Game room supplies: Skeet ball, Pac-man game Shelter Wish List • Renovation of Ladies Bathroom • Deep Freezer (7 cu foot chest freezer; estimated cost $250-$350) • Commercial Freezer • Industrial chef knife set • Regalo Hide Away Extra-long bed rail (estimated cost $31.46 on Amazon -x7) • Full Length Mirrors (to hang on the back of resident room doors) • Gift cards to local grocery stores for fresh produce (Shop Rite, Weis, Giant, Bottom Dollar) • Female hygiene products (deodorant, feminine hygiene, shampoo and conditioner) • Male hygiene products (deodorant, shavers, shaving cream, tooth brush, tooth paste) • Linens (towels, wash cloths and full size white sheets, pillow cases) • Divided shatterproof plastic plates and plastic forks • Microwave safe bowls and cups

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Please call the Chamber office in case of inclement weather. Tuesday, September 9th Business Card Exchange (8a-9:30a) Salters Fireplace Patio Grill, Eagleville Wednesday, September 10th Speed Networking at Noon (12p-1p) Chamber Headquarters, King of Prussia Thursday, September 11th YPSN Mega Mixer (5p-8p) Dave & Busters, Plymouth Meeting Friday, September 12th Municipal Managers Breakfast Hilton Garden Inn, Phoenixville Wednesday, September 17th Women's Resource Luncheon (11:30-1) Lord & Taylor, King of Prussia Tuesday, September 23rd Lunch & Learn (11:30-1) Chamber Headquarters, King of Prussia Thursday, September 25th Business Card Exchange (5p-7p) The Massage Studio, King of Prussia Friday, September 26th Economic Forcast Breakfast (8a) DoubleTree by Hilton, Plymouth Meeting Tuesday, October 7th Business Connection - A Morning with the CIO (8a-9:30) Chamber Headquarters, King of Prussia Wednesday, October 8th Speed Networking at Noon (12p-1p) Chamber Headquarters, King of Prussia Tuesday, October 14th Annual Golf Outing Plymouth Country Club, Plymouth Meeting Tuesday, October 21st Business Connection - Wells Fargo (11:30-1) Chamber Headquarters, King of Prussia Wednesday, November 4th Business Card Exchange (8a-9:30a) Ambler Savings Bank, Fairview Village Wednesday, November 12th Speed Networking at Noon (12p-1p) Chamber Headquarters, King of Prussia Thursday, November 13th Community Hereos & Future Community Leaders Annual Awards Dinner (6p-9p) TBD

Please monitor the calendar on the website (www.montgomerycountychamber.org) for up-to-date information.

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We Thank Our Renewing Members. Please think Chamber first when needing service.

Penn Liberty Bank Phoenix Rehabilitation & Health Services Professional Building Services, Inc. Darden Restaurants – Red Lobster

The Haverford Trust Compan

Safeguard Business Systems

Ambler Tire Co., Inc.

Holiday Inn Express, King of Prussia

Salon D’JenElle

Home Helpers

Semplice Catering

J.M. Basile & Associates, Inc.

Hyatt Place

Boulden Company

Jos. A. Bank

Servpro of Manayunk/ Norristown

The Caramenico Funeral Home

Kaplin-Stewart Meloff Reiter & Stein, P.C.

Carroll’s Office Supply & Furniture Co Casemate Publishers Comfort Inn-King of Prussia Doubletree Suites by Hilton Elmwood Park Zoo EMS Educational Services, Inc. First Quality Retail Services Fox & Fox, Attorneys at Law GEI Enterprises Dr. Susan Glaskin PA House of Representatives Kate Harper

The Salvation Army

Korman Communities Law Office of Michael S. Conner, Esq., LLC Maggianos Little Italy McMahon Associates, Inc. Metro Self Storage David Meyerson, Ph.D. Motel 6 Navjeet Singh MD Norris Sales, Inc. Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Ondik Insurance & Financial Services

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Strayer University Sunshine Personal Services TD Bank TechWise Group Three Golden Coffees Times Herald Publishing Co., Inc. Upper Merion Township Valley Forge Towers-North Washington Memorial Chapel Cabin Shop Dr. Charles Wilson

Members Horace visited Natalia’s storefront after Natalia attended Horace’s presentation about improving the bottom line.

When Chic-fil-a of Audubon wanted a fabulous cake to celebrate the restaurant’s 12th anniversary, they called Kriebel’s Custom Bakery.

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Summer Speed Networking at Noon was a huge success! The King of Prussia Inn had a full house for the June, July and August Speed Networking Events. After chatting for two minutes with 23 others, some attendees took a boxed lunch back to the office, while others continued networking over lunch. Since Summer Speed Networking was so well received, the Chamber will host Speed Networking on the second Wednesday of EVERY month. Register at: www.montgomerycountychamber.org.

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The Chamber opens doors for members. The Chamber provides opportunities for networking and promotion. But, the Chamber is at its best when members support one another. Does your business support other members? Share a photo and/or a story with us and your business could be featured in the next edition of the magazine! Send your photo/story to: info@montgomerycountychamber.org

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CONNECTIONS: DIGITAL MARKETING Chamber members enjoyed a light lunch and lots of great information at May's Business Connections. Josh Altman of GetPhound gave an engaging presentation about digital marketing. Josh provided great insight on web design, search engine optimization and social media.

New Members

Gerri Vattimo, MA,SPHR 43 Evergreen Road Jeffersonville, PA 19403 610-631-2246 Contact: Gerri Vattimo Category: Human Resource Consulting Business Coaching

We Welcome Our New Chamber Members Absolute Computer Solutions PO Box 572 Dorchester, NJ 08316 215-716-7444 Contact: Jay Rose Category: Information Technology Services & Solutions Computer Consultants www.absolutedirect.com ACN 124 Annabel Road North Wales, PA 19454 610-247-5014 Contact: Ray Carr Category: Telecommunications & Energy Independent Business Owner Opportunity Credit Card Payment Processor www.raycarracnrep.com CAN 1648 Putter Road Pottstown, PA 19464 610-220-7151 Contact: W John McCartin Category: Telecommunications & Energy Independent Business Owner Opportunity Credit Card Payment Processor www.WJohnMccartin.acndirect.com ACRE Appraisers 915 Chesterfield Drive Ambler, PA 19002 267-470-4929 Contact: Brian Dennis Category: Appraisers www.ACREappaisers.com

Harbortouch (Merchant Services) 1205 Stonybrook Dr. Norristown, PA 19403 610-740-4068 Contact: Rachelle Petrancuri Category: Merchant Services

Action Sweeping 34 E. Germantown Pk. #335 Norristown, PA 19401 484-744-7219 Contact: Danny Soto Category:Commercial Cleaning Services www.actionsweepingpa.com

Citadel Credit Union 2760 W. Ridge Pike Audubon, PA 19403 484-713-3645 Contact: Fallon Maloney Category: Credit Unions www.citadelbanking.com

Berkshire Hathaway Fox & Roach Commercial Real Estate Group 680 Old York Rd Jenkintown, PA 19046 215-542-0001 Contact: Darryl Miller Category: Real Estate www.foxandroach.com

Emadtrans Logistics Inc. 677 W. DeKalb Pike Suite 340 King of Prussia, PA 19406 484-681-9691 Contact: Michael Massaad, Tony Massaad Category: International Freight Forwarder www.emadtrans.us

Bernstein Global Wealth Management 1735 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-430-5678 Contact: Kip Schaefer Category: Investment Counselors Boyd Horrox Funeral Home 200 West Germantown Pike Norristown, PA 19401 610-277-7000 Contact: Richard J. Falicki Category: Funeral Homes www.lifecelebration.com

Farmer’s Insurance 680 Old York Rd Jenkintown, PA 19046 215-542-0001 Contact: Darryl Miller Category: Insurance www.farmers.com

Chamber Members enjoyed an educational and engaging presentation by Horace Gomez of Nagutor, LLC on Thursday, June 26th at Chamber Headquarters. Focusing on improving your bottom line, the presentation was insightful and well received. Thanks to everyone that attended! Horace Gomez is the president of Nagutor Consulting, a firm specialized in SMBs.

Jos. A. Bank 660 Dekalb Pike King of Prussia, PA 19406 610-825-3874 Contact: Bruce Ludwig Category: Retailers - Men’s Clothing www.josabank.com King Tester Corp. 201 King Manor Drive King of Prussia, PA 19406 610-279-6010 Contact: Barbara E. Borgersen www.kingtester.com

Fox Chase Bank 137 N. High Street West Chester, PA 19380 610-344-3049 Contact: Samantha Arland, Michelle Miranda Category: Banks and Banking Associations www.foxchasebank.com

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Jos. A. Bank 504 Germantown Pike Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 610-825-3878 Contact: Nathan Jenkins Category: Retailers - Men’s Clothing www.josabank.com

Kitty Cottage Adoption Center 317 W. Johnson Highway East Norriton, PA 19401 610-731-0101 Contact: Brandi Greene Category: Animal Adoption Shelter www.kittycottage.org Literacy Council of Norristown, Inc. 113 East Airy Street Norristown, PA 19401 610-292-8515 Contact: Bob Jordon, Theresa Oliver Category: Non-Profits Education www.lcnlit.org MBI Group Inc. 1717 Swede Road Suite 201 Blue Bell, PA 19422 610-292-9880 Contact: Mike Brophy Category: Technology Consultants www.mbigroupinc.com

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NAMI PA Montgomery County 100 W. Main Street Suite 204 Lansdale, PA 19446 215-361-7784 Contact: Carol Caruso Category: Non-Profits Health & Wellness www.nami-montcopa.org Omnipress 2564 Industry Lane Norristown, PA 19403 610-631-2171 Contact: Edie Stanley Category: Printers, Publishers, Typesetters & Graphics Parke Shissler Graphic Design Studio 2615 DeKalb Pike Norristown, PA 19401 717-201-1703 Contact: Parke Shissler Category: Advertising Graphic Arts www.cargocollective.com/parkeshissler Cruise One – Ronald Beverly Sr Newport Lane North Wales, PA 19454 267-217-7667 Contact: Ronald Beverly Sr. Category: Travel Agency www.iplanyourtravel.com SuperCoups 200 Cordwainer Dr. Ste. 100 Norwell, MA 02061 610-306-4107 Contact: Manu Kanjirathunkal Category: Advertising Specialties Marketing & Promoting www.supercoups.com TLC Mold and Water Restoration 200 West Third Street Bridgeport, PA 19405 610-636-8471 Contact: David Melle Category: Restoration, Fire & Water www.tlcmoldandwater.com Windsor Financial Group/Mass Mutual 220 Gibraltar Road Suite 350 Horsham, PA 19044 215-293-9320 Contact: Shannon Doyle Category: Financial Services Insurance www.windsorfinancialgroupinc.com

The Chamber’s YPSN (Young Professional Suburban Network) hosted a Business Mixer at PJ Whelihan’s in Blue Bell and a Breakfast & Seminar: Nutrition presented by Chiropractic Wellness Associates. 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.

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In an age where shoppers can find everything and anything they need with just the click of an iPhone, one local mall is showing how it’s embracing technology to help enhance customer service and engage more with the ever-so-digital shopper. Plymouth Meeting Mall has come of age – digital age -- in the past several years. With a Facebook page attracting nearly 6,000 fans, plus many of its individual tenants like LOFT, Express, Chick-fil-A, Whole Foods Market and Uncle Julio’s developing their own mall-based Facebook pages, customer engagement has been taken to a whole new, more personal level. Information about Kids Klub events, store promotions, weather announcements and more have been communicated digitally via Facebook, Twitter and even a new 24 hour shopping line that customers and mall employees can call to get up-to-the-minute updates on store hours and more.

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This past Spring was perhaps Plymouth Meeting Mall’s greatest social media achievement to date. The mall debuted its Shopping Haul Video series, featuring now local celebrity Lenny Prosser, a high school student with a passion for fashion who happened upon a talent search at the mall one day. Fast forward to a few months later and Lenny has become the face of Plymouth Meeting Mall, sharing her favorite buys, hot new trends and advice via the mall’s YouTube channel. For the busy Back to School shopping period – the mall’s second busiest shopping season -- Plymouth Meeting Mall unveiled a restyled web site with a more user-friendly, efficient design. Along with a redressed web presence came an upgraded Product Search feature, a tool that allows shoppers to easily find the items they are looking for inside the mall right on their smartphones or desktops. “With customers engaging online more and more every day, we’ve learned how to embrace technology and use it to our advantage,” says Plymouth Meeting Mall marketing director Jessica Saphire, who states that three out of four households will do their research online before coming to the mall. “With all the high-tech advances afforded shoppers today, I think we’re doing a great job staying ahead of the curve, without compromising the service and personal attention our shoppers expect,” says Saphire. Welcome to the future, mall shoppers! (Submitted Copy; Contact crafanello@localpagespublishing.com)

About Penn Liberty Bank Penn Liberty Bank offers ten conveniently located branches and is a community bank focused on providing personal, high touch service. Combining state of the art technology with highly talented, customer service oriented employees and a full suite of consumer and business products and services has resulted in the Bank’s growth to over $570 million in assets. For Penn Liberty Bank recently introduced an enhanced merchant services more information visit us at www.pennlibertybank.com. program. Customers can now work directly with a friendly, local Penn Liberty employee to build a customized credit and debit card processing (Submitted Copy; Contact crafanello@localpagespublishing.com) solution for their business. This innovative, flexible, and cost effective service gives customers another valuable tool to grow their business. With next day availability of funds and a variety of processing options including mobile phone and web-based “virtual” terminals, Penn Liberty accelerates cash flow and delivers increased productivity for businesses of all sizes. “The investment in our new merchant program further highlights the Bank’s commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience with a local team that’s dedicated to the success of our clients,” said Patrick J. Ward, Chairman and CEO of Penn Liberty Bank. Penn Liberty supports a wide variety of businesses, including contractors, professional service providers, retail stores, restaurants, and hotels. All major credit cards, including Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express, are included in the program, and customers enjoy the convenience of a single monthly statement and next day funding for their transactions. In addition to these valuable services, Penn Liberty also provides stored value gift and loyalty cards to customers seeking an opportunity to increase foot traffic and spending at their business location. The Bank’s focus on serving those who serve the community extends to the merchant services program. Penn Liberty provides consulting and payment services to a large number of local non-profit organizations. As many of these customers continue to be challenged with declining revenues and higher expenses, they’re able to benefit from the Bank’s flexible pricing model and efficient payment tools. Members of the Penn Liberty team regularly attend community events, assisting clients and ensuring that they have the support they need to capitalize on every donation opportunity available to them. “We’re excited to offer this valuable product to our business clients and enhance our existing Cash Management services,” commented David K. Griest, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer. “Providing quick funding and efficient processing solutions helps our customers spend more time growing their business and contributing to the quality of life in the communities that we serve.” To learn how Penn Liberty Bank’s Merchant Services Program can help your business, please contact Tim Merrell, Senior Vice President Merchant Services at 484-654-2991 or email cashwise@pennlibertybank.com.

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REASON TO FLOSS. WANT TO BE RICH? What you do today matters. In fact, your daily habits may be a major determinant of your wealth. Thomas Corley, the author of “Rich Habits: The Daily Success Habits of Wealthy People,” spent five years studying what rich people did differently than the poor. (For his study he defined “rich” as someone with an annual income over $160,000 and a liquid net worth of $3.2 million or more – the “poor” had under five thousand dollars in savings. He then went on to define nine habits that rich people had and the nonrich didn’t. He explained that just about everyone had a few rich habits, but it would be a good idea to increase that to over fifty percent. Here is how Entrepreneur Magazine’s Libby Kane summarized Corley’s findings. Rich people always keep their goals in sight. "I focus on my goals every day." Rich people who agree: 62% Poor people who agree: 6% Not only do wealthy people set annual and monthly goals, but 67% of them put those goals in writing. "It blew me away," says Corley. "I thought a goal was a broad objective, but the wealthy said a wish is not a goal." A goal is only a goal, he says, if it has two things: It's achievable, and there's a physical action you can take to pursue it. And they know what needs to be done today. "I maintain a daily to-do list." Rich people who agree: 81% Poor people who agree: 19% Not only do the wealthy keep to-do lists, but 67% of them complete 70% or more of those listed tasks each day. They don't watch TV. "I watch TV one hour or less per day." Rich people who agree: 67% Poor people who agree: 23% Similarly, only 6% of the wealthy watch reality shows, compared to 78% of the poor. "The common variable among the wealthy is how they make productive use of their time," explains Corley. "They wealthy are not avoiding watching TV because they have some superior human discipline or willpower. They just don't think about watching much TV because they are engaged in some other habitual daily behavior — reading." They read … but not for fun. "I love reading." Rich people who agree: 86% Poor people who agree: 26% Sure, rich people love reading, but they favor nonfiction — in particular, self-improvement books. "The rich are voracious readers on how

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to improve themselves," says Corley. In fact, 88% of them read for selfimprovement for 30 minutes each WHITEN. day, compared to 2% of poor people. A bright and attractive smile instantly conveys youth and confiPlus, they're big into audio books. "I listen to audio books during the dence. Teeth whitening is a simple and easy way to transform your commute to work." Rich people who agree: 63% smile and give you a sparkling new Poor people who agree: 5% look. Done either in the dental ofEven if you aren't into audiobooks, fice or at home, tooth whitening you can make the most of your commute with any of these commute- can give you a healthy, attractive, friendly self-improvement activities. confident smile. They make a point of going above and beyond at the office. "I do more than my job requires." Rich people who agree: 81% Poor people who agree: 17% It's worth noting that while 86% of rich people (compared to 43% of poor) work an average of 50 or more hours a week, only 6% of the wealthy people surveyed found themselves unhappy because of work. They aren't hoping to win the jackpot. "I play the lottery regularly." Rich people who agree: 6% Poor people who agree: 77% That's not to say that the wealthy are always playing it safe with their money. "Most of these people were business owners who put their own money on the table and took financial risks," explains Corley. "People like this aren't afraid to take risks." They watch their waistline. "I count calories every day." Rich people who agree: 57% Poor people who agree: 5% Wealthy people value their health, says Corley. "One of the individuals in my study was about 68 and worth about $78 million. I asked why he didn't retire, and he looked at me like I was from Mars. He said, 'I've spent the last 45 years exercising every single day and watching what I eat because I knew the end of my career would be my biggest earning years.' If he can extend his career four to five years beyond everyone else, that's about $7 million for him." And they take care of their smiles. "I floss every day." Rich people who agree: 62% Poor people who agree: 16% Other ways to keep a rich, healthy smile It’s tough to get your patients to floss. Here is one more reason! And the rest of the advice isn’t bad either!!

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A unique digital perception study, developed by Kelton Research contrasted images of men and women with straight and crooked teeth. Results of the study indicated Americans perceive people with straight teeth to have more desirable qualities than those with crooked teeth, including attributes such as being happy, surrounded by loved ones, CLEAN. and professionally successful. They Healthy gums are an important are also seen as 58% more likely to part of your beautiful smile. Gingi- be successful, as well as 58% more vitis is a very common form of gum likely to be wealthy. disease that causes irritation, redness and swelling (inflammation) ABOUT INVISALIGN. of your gums. The most common Adults and teens now have a modcause of gingivitis is poor oral hy- ern choice for straightening their giene. Good oral health habits, such teeth. Invisalign is the clear alteras regular professional checkups native to metal braces that uses a and daily brushing and flossing, can series of virtually invisible alignhelp prevent gingivitis and improve ers that gradually move teeth over time. The benefits include, no food gum health. restrictions, ability to easily mainREPAIR. tain healthy dental brushing habits, Bonding: Resin bonding can in- minimal interference with sports stantly improve the appearance or other activities and teeth get of teeth that are chipped, broken, straightened without most people cracked, stained or have spaces be- knowing you are in treatment. tween them. Cosmetic Tooth Contouring: Similar to filing your nails, tooth contouring can be done to even edges of teeth, and smooth minor chips.

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We look forward to meeting you! About Us………………… Dr. Anne Facchiano graduated from Temple University School of Dentistry in 1995, and completed a General Practice Residency there in 1996. She practiced as an Associate in the area for several years before purchasing her practice located in a charming Norristown neighborhood. Dr. Facchiano is an Adjunct Clinical Professor of Restorative Dentistry at Temple, and a member of the American Dental Association. A member of the Academy of General Dentistry since 1996, she was awarded Fellowship in the Academy in 2010, an honor bestowed on fewer than 10% of members. In addition, Dr. Facchiano is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and the American Association of Women Dentists. (Submitted Copy; Contact crafanello@localpagespublishing.com)

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The CRR HH (Community Residential Rehabilitation Host Home) program is also sometimes referred to as therapeutic foster care. CRR HH is a foster care program in Pennsylvania serving children with mental health diagnoses who are unable to reside with their parents because of their mental health needs. While being cared for in a nurturing, safe, and therapeutic CRR HH environment, children in placement develop coping skills and practice living successfully with a family system in the community. Children entering the CRR HH program may be stepping down from a more restrictive setting, such as a residential treatment facility. Other children are placed to allow distance between the child and their

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WHEN SOCIAL MEDIA BECOMES Unsociable

by Neil A. Stein, Esq.

Remember the Federal Trade Commission, a/k/a, the FTC? No, not the FCC which governs the words that are deemed too “dirty”; rather the FTC, which works on behalf of the consumer, often at the expense of small business, to prosecute claims of unfair or deceptive advertising. The proliferation of social media is likely to keep the FTC very busy.

only be obtained through the USDA Rural Development Loan Program, which requires borrowers to meet specific credit and income criteria. Pursuant to a settlement reached with the FTC, the builder was assessed a $650,000 civil penalty, which was suspended because of the builder’s poor financial condition. Perhaps another example is in order. Green-washing" is a term used to describe the deceptive use of green marketing to promote a perception that a company's policies, products, goods and/ or services are environmentally friendly. To deal with green-washing specifically, the FTC issued Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (also known as the Green Guides), which outline general principles that apply to all environmental marketing claims. The Green Guides state in part that "…it is deceptive to misrepresent, directly or by implication, that a product, package or service offers a general environmental benefit."

So what role does the FTC play in social media? Let’s take a look at two recent examples involving the real estate industry. A Pennsylvania homebuilder offered home financing, using the catch phrase "Zip, Zero, Nada," claimed in ads on websites, that consumers could finance their homes without a down payment or closing costs. The ads also touted specific The FTC recently fined a home monthly payment amounts without insulation marketer $350,000 for disclosing that such a payment could

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time,” while excess coverage generally requires notice when the insured reasonably concludes that the occurrence may impact excess coverage. Review of timely notice requires the courts to make a fact specific inquiry considering what a reasonable person under similar circumstances would have done. As a result, late notice is occasionally excused. For example, courts have excused late notice under certain circumstances where the insured lacked knowledge despite due diligence, the insured had a reasonable belief that it was not liable, or the insured had a reasonable belief that no coverage was available. Nonetheless, the process to convince a court of a reasonable excuse for the insured’s failure to submit a Because it is the carrier’s right to claim is best avoided. conduct a prompt investigation, participate in the defense of claims and to set re- Even a timely claim may be rejected if it alistic reserves, notice of a claim is prece- does not contain sufficient information. dent to coverage. Inadequate notice may CGL policies generally require that the result in a denial of coverage, even where insured submit sufficient information the claim would have been covered, if to identify the insured and all informathe carrier is prejudiced. Consequently, tion reasonably known to the insured it is imperative that the insured submit regarding the time, place and circumtimely notice in the manner and form re- stances of the occurrence. Some policies quired in its CGL policy directly to its car- require more information, such as a list rier. While oral notice may be sufficient, of witnesses together with their contact prudent practice dictates that the information. insured submit all claims in writing by certified mail with return receipt Keeping only a declaration page may cause a great delay in submitting requested. sufficient notice in the event of an A common pitfall occurs when the occurrence. The insured should have insured believes that its carrier is on full and complete copies of all CGL and notice through the broker or a third excess policies stored in an accessible party, but the carrier has no knowl- location and marked with a placeedge of the claim. In many cases, the holder on the pages covering the timinsured contacts its broker to submit ing and form of notice. As soon as an a claim, but the broker fails to do so. occurrence takes place that may trigger While an insurance broker may be of coverage, the insured should immedisome assistance when a claim arises, an ately seek legal analysis of coverage insured must not rely upon the broker. under the policy and submit its claim Notice to the broker is not notice to the to all carriers as dictated by each policy carrier. If the broker fails to properly to avoid loss of coverage due to lack of and timely submit your notice for any notice. reason, coverage may be lost. (Submitted Copy; Contact crafanello Generally, a CGL policy holder must @localpagespublishing.com) submit its claim within a “reasonable Writing the check for a company’s premium payment for its Comprehensive General Liability Policy (“CGL policy”) can seem like a lost cost year after year – that is, until a lawsuit hits. But having a CGL policy in force that covers the claim is not enough to trigger coverage when the insured fails to provide sufficient notice to its carrier and the carrier is prejudiced.

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Apprenticeship Summit offers Possibilities

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Chair, Montgomery County Board of Commissioners I was extremely honored recently to be invited by the Obama Administration to take part in a roundtable discussion and summit on expanding and innovating apprenticeships in the United States. The lively discussion centered on successful strategies and emerging innovations that can help us reach the President’s ambitious goal to double the n u m b e r of apprenticeships in the next five years and expand apprenJosh Shapiro, Chair ticeships into new fields and high-growth industries. In April he announced that his Administration will be making available $100 million in American Apprenticeship Grants this fall to expand innovative apprenticeships and to scale high-quality apprenticeship models that work.

In addition, the Department of Labor, as part of the Administration’s job-driven training reforms is reinvesting in and revitalizingitscapabilitiestosupportemployers and communities looking to expand apprenticeships. The Summit featured a diverse mix of leading employers, labor organizations, community colleges, state and local leaders, and workforce development and training organizations, and this diversity produced a wide-ranging discussion with many points of view. Some of the important areas we discussed included: critical investments that can scale existing models or spur needed innovations in American apprenticeships; strategies to expand apprenticeships in high-growth industries and emerging occupations, such as IT, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing; strategies that states and regions can use to lay the groundwork for an expansion of apprenticeships in their region and to reach a wider range of workers.

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Our workforce development staff in our newly restructured Commerce Department is doing a wonderful job, and I look forward to sharing the ideas I heard in Washington with them, and I look forward to bringing some of that $100 million the president has earmarked to Montgomery County. At the summit I strongly urged the Administration to focus the investment of the $100 million on what I call “shovel-ready systems”, meaning systems that are already in place where you can get an immediate return on investment by allowing that program or that initiative to be scaled up quickly and dramatically with the infusion of this new capital. With such a diverse group of people in attendance at the summit, there were a number of differing points of view on what priorities should be addressed. A number of the business leaders at the table talked about using the money to incentivize their participation in the apprenticeships, while others urged that some of the money be used to market apprenticeships making students aware of options other than a traditional four-year degree. In that same vein, I shared a Montgomery County program that works to expose high school students to new manufacturing opportunities when they graduate. We are finding that more and more students are looking for alternatives to the traditional liberal arts education, and showing new, clean, high tech manufacturing jobs to students in Montgomery County will give them several choices when they graduate, and, in turn, create a deeper reservoir of talent for our county manufacturers.

This program is a partnership of our Workforce Development Board, Montgomery County Community College, and it is showing real signs of success. This is only one example of how an increase in federal resources would allow us to enlarge the scale and broaden the program. But whether a program focuses on apprenticeships or job training, it is clear that one of the most important aspects of making our economy stronger both here in Montgomery County and across the country is making sure our employers have well-trained, talented workers to hire.

Everyone recognizes this and that is why President Obama on July 22 was able to sign one of the few major bi-partisan pieces of legislation to come out of this Congress. The legislation is designed to close the “skills gap” that prevents many unemployed workers from qualifying for new jobs. Republicans and Democrats understand this and that is why the legislation passed both Houses of Congress by a wide margin. Here in Montgomery County, you can be assured that our Workforce Development staff working in conjunction with Montgomery County Community College, our employers and other partners, will continue to work hard to find innovative ways to prepare our workforce for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

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Hour from 5:30 pm-9 pm. Donnerstag promises to be the best happy hour with specialty food and beer pairings, a pumpkin beer bar, live music, a cigar lounge (with a complimentary cigar for each guest), and multiple specialty desserts! Event is all-inclusive and includes free valet parking courtesy of Chariot Valet of KOP. On Saturday Beerfest Royale continues with two sessions (12-3:30pm and 6-9:30pm) offering unlimited access to over 100 different beers from 50+ craft and international brewers. Two grand tents set the stage for the festival featuring live music on two stages with an authentic German band and dance group, photo ops and more! Delectable bites from King of Prussia vendors (all under $10!) are enjoyed in the landscaped outdoor beer garden. All festival-goers receive a KOP Beerfest Royale tasting mug for unlimited 5 oz. samples during their session.

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you noticing subtle signs of aging in the mirror? Are you dreading that new picturetaking at the DMV? Like many of us, you may be feeling that your ‘outside face’ is no longer reflecting the youthfulness that you feel inside.

acne scarring. These resurfacing treatments and products also boost development and growth of the skins collagen and elastin. The products and treatments increase cellular turn over and results in the skin forming tighter bonds ---, resulting in a smoother, tighter, feel and apMore and more I am being asked the pearance! question, “How can I get back the look I used to love?” There is nothing wrong with wanting to look your best at any age, and there is a quick, easy, and nonsurgical plan to achieve it. We call it our “Lift Ladder” and it involves 4 non-surgical steps of treatments and procedures. RELAX YOUR WRINKLES: Botox, Dysport, and Xeomine injections are most often performed on the brow (glabella), forehead, around the eyes (crow’s feet), on the ridge of the nose (bunny lines), on the border of the lips (perioral wrinkles along the vermillion border), and neck. There is no downtime and minimal discomfort and risk, and all help us ‘relax’ the muscles that cause those stubborn fine lines and wrinkles. In the hands of a professional, amazing results can be achieved such as opening and lifting the brow, to lifting the lower face and neck area in what I call the “Nefertiti Lift”

LIFT: Probably the most technologically advanced non-surgical procedure for face rejuvenation that I have introduced to my patients this year has been Ultherapy. Ultherapy is the only non-surgical, noninvasive treatment that uses ultrasound and the body’s own natural healing process to lift and tighten loose skin on the eyebrow, neck, and under the chin.

The procedure is an FDA-cleared procedure that I use to lift skin on hard-totreat areas. The ultrasound stimulates the deep structural support layers of the skin—including those typically addressed in a surgical facelift—without disturbing the surface of the skin. My patients actually notice a tightening immediately after the procedure and there is no downtime. The natural process of creating new, more elastic, collagen builds over REPLACE THE VOLUME: time—much like the effect that exercise As we age, there is a rapid loss of colla- has on building muscle (but without the gen and elastin deterioration. Replacing multiple workouts!). the volume in your face brings back your youthful ‘apple cheeks,’ and bright eyes THE LIFT LADDER – and gets rid of those tell-tale age “bull COMPLETING THE CLIMB: dog Jowls” and tired-looking eyes. By Each of these treatments and proceusing dermal fillers, we are able to give dures do much on their own, but done back --- replace --- the lost volume. A as a 4 step process the results are amazcomplimentary consultation will help us ing! We see faces that look better than choose the right product for you along they did ten years ago when the steps with determining the treatment areas to are completed. I invite you to come in to maximize your results. the office to let us show you un-touched By definition, a dermal filler is a product photos of patients who have undergone that is injected or placed into and/or un- the transformation. Our consultations der the dermis. We have several dermal are free, and our staff consists of several fillers that are available for use, and each experts and practitioners that not only has its own set of benefits. Suffice to say have performed these treatments and that deep wrinkles will not disappear procedures on hundreds of happy pawith wrinkle relaxers alone; dermal fill- tients, they have received the treatments themselves. ers are the only way to replace volume. This procedure is done on clean skin and usually takes 10-30 minutes depending on the area(s) I will need to treat. It is a simple and safe procedure and is now the most widely used cosmetic treatment. It is commonly performed on women or men from 30 years and up but recently younger age groups have been experiencing the benefits of it.

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firehouse, and a 300,000sf Trophy Class office building. Seven Tower Bridge has an expected construction start in 2015. They are planning a ten story, 250,000sf Class A office building with parking for over 1,000. Lastly, Equus Capital Partners has planned a seven story, 320,000sf Office building on their 20 acre parcel at West Elm and Corson St. If you are interested in moving your business to Conshohocken and feel like you missed the boat(house), the good news is that more opportunities are coming. Until next time, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work for your space, make your space work for you. (Submitted Copy; Contact crafanello@localpagespublishing.com)

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Come visit The Chapel Shop located directly behind the Chapel in a historic log cabin. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Cabin Shop serves snacks and lunch fare. It’s also a great place to pick up a special keepsake of your visit to Valley Forge. Buses and tour groups are welcome! The Cabin Shop specializes in unique Revolutionary and Colonial-themed souvenirs, gift baskets, artwork, fine pewter, Byer’s Choice caroler figurines, and homemade baked goods and candies. For the kids, we offer special Colonial toys, books, and other fun and memorable items.

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try using whole wheat bread or a whole wheat wrap. Instead of sugary drinks, try packing skim milk or water. For picky eaters or children who are hesitant to try something new, try cutting fruit and sandwiches into fun shapes with cookie cutters to make them more appealing. Fun recipes and ideas can be found http://www.choosemyplate.gov/kids/.

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BACK TO School, BACK TO Good Health:

TIPS FROM THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT It’s that time of year again! As the long days of summer are winding down, families are gearing up for back to school. Whether it is picking out clothes or uniforms or gathering school supplies like backpacks, lunchboxes, and notebooks, this time of year can be a whirlwind of preparation. It’s important to remember that a return to school requires a return to good health habits so kids can be well-rested, healthy, and focused to start the year off right. The Montgomery County Health Department (MCHD) offers some helpful tips to get kids “Back to School, Back to Good Health”:

VACCINATIONS Before returning to school, many children are required to be upto-date on their vaccinations. Children who are 4 to 6 years old are due for boosters of four vaccines: DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis), chickenpox, MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella), and polio. Preteens and teens need Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), HPV (human papillomavirus), and meningococcal vaccines when they are 11 to 12 years old. In addition, yearly flu vaccines are recommended for all children 6 months and older. Vaccines are among the safest and most cost-effective ways to prevent disease. Protecting children from preventable diseases will help keep them healthy and in school. Talk to your doctor or other healthcare professional to make sure your children get the vaccinations they need when they need them. Parents can find out more about the recommended immunization schedule at www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/index.html.

NUTRITION According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the health of a student is linked to academic success. Help your child start the year off right with a healthy breakfast, lunch, and snacks. The nutritional guidelines outlined on http://www. choosemyplate.gov/ are a great place to start. Try incorporating whole grains, fresh produce, dairy, and lean protein into meals. Limit sugar, especially sugary drinks, salt, and saturated fat. A great first step is to provide more fruits and vegetables at each meal. A piece of whole fruit, cut melon, or 100% fruit juice combined with a whole grain cereal will provide the nutrition and energy an active child needs during the school day. Carrot or celery sticks with hummus or ranch dip can easily be added to a lunch or snack to replace salty chips. When packing a sandwich,

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Hand washing is one of the most effective ways to help stop the spread of infection and keep kids healthy. It is never too early to start teaching children to wash their hands. Children don’t always understand when to wash their hands or why they need to do this. Try explaining to your children that germs cause coughs, colds, and tummy aches and that germs are too small to see, but can be found almost anywhere, from the playground, to toys, to desks, and can spread easily. To help reduce the spread of germs, children should wash their hands at school at the following times: before eating lunch, snacks, and any food preparation activities, and after using the toilet, coughing, sneezing, blowing their nose, playing outside, touching or handling class pets, or whenever hands look dirty or a dirty surface has been touched. It is also important to make sure that your kids know how to properly clean their hands. For more information, please visit the CDC page Clean Hands Save Lives.

ADDITIONAL TIPS To help ease back-to-school butterflies, try to transition kids into a consistent school-night routine a few weeks before school starts. Also make sure that they: • Get enough sleep by establishing a reasonable bedtime so that they'll be well-rested and ready to learn in the morning •

Write down the need-to-know info to help them remember details such as their locker combination, what time classes and lunch start and end, their homeroom and classroom numbers, teachers' and/or bus drivers' names, etc.

• Use a wall calendar or personal planner to record when as signments are due, tests will be given, extracurricular practices and rehearsals will be held, etc.. • Have them organize and set out what they need the night before (homework and books should be put in their back packs by the door and clothes should be laid out in their bedrooms). These tips should contribute to helping your child stay on the road to a healthy mind and body. For more information, please talk to you healthcare provider, or call the Montgomery County Health Department at 610-278-5117 or visit their website at www.health.montcopa.org

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Can it be fall already? It seems unbelievable that summer has flown by so quickly and a new school year is upon us. So, now is the time to consider your child care needs and the YMCA is the perfect place which strives to reach all your needs. Early Learning Center Designed to meet the needs of working families. Early Learning Care & Education for children ages 6-weeks – 5 years is offered year-round, Monday - Friday. Each child who is enrolled fulltime receives a free youth membership. In State-Licensed & STARS Quality facilities, well-trained and degreed teaching staff guide children in their selection of activities that foster development for school readiness. Children’s emerging skills and interests are explored through use of our standardized course of study called, “The Creative Curriculum” and the core content areas: • Library • Art • Toys & Games • Blocks • Dramatic Play • Outdoor Recreation • Computers • Discovery • Sand & Water Infant/Toddler – 6-weeks to 35 months Safe, loving environment with experienced caregivers allow infants and toddlers to grow and flourish. Growth and development are supported & facilitated as children experience their new independence. Preschool – 36 months to 5 years Child-centered activities introduce and foster the development of Kindergarten Readiness skills while supporting children’s natural curiosity about the world around them through dramatic play. Staff encourage pro-social behavior and provide opportunities to increase self-care skills. Nursery School (2 ½ - 5 yrs) A part-time nursery school program which runs from September through May provides a beneficial social experience and a good foundation for future education. Encourages attentive listening skills through the loving guidance of experienced teachers and aides. Daily activities include circle time, arts and crafts, music and songs, games, and play time.

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School-Age Child Care Before and After School Child Care (Age 5 – 12 years) Convenient care at schools in Methacton, and Norristown School Districts and Oaks Elementary. Our before- and after-school programs offer an opportunity for kids to engage in a variety of activities, expanding learning beyond what they experience during school hours. Directed at children in elementary grades and supplemental kindergarten, our programs are hosted in more than 80 local Elementary and Middle schools. • Trained, Experienced Staff • State-Licensed & STARS Rated • Planned Curriculum • Homework Supervision • Arts & Crafts • Indoor/Outdoor Recreation • Games & Activities • A Free YMCA Youth Membership for every student enrolled full-time! KinderKids/KinderBears Half-day and extended care for Kindergartners incorporates educational and recreational activities that supplement the Kindergarten day. Middle School Program Especially for the middle school student. Special events, computer room, study time, community service programs and more! P.L.A.Y. Days "Play and Learn At the Y" "Play and Learn at the Y" Days is an alternative to our School-Age program. This option includes child care during scheduled full-days off from school. You must commit to a monthly payment or the entire school year. Y-Day Insurance Guarantees care on the days your child’s school is closed: most in-service days, holidays and snow closings. Y-Day Insurance is an option only for children in our School-Age Child Care Program. You must enroll in this optional program to take advantage of this service. S.T.R.O.N.G. Program Striving to Reach Our Needs and Goals Audubon YMCA’s STRONG Program offers after school care to K – 8th graders who live in the Norristown Borough. Participants receive academic support, mentoring and inspiration from role models to inspire them to reach greater heights. The STRONG learning environment incorporates the Keystone Stars Standards for Learning, as well as the YMCA of the USA curriculum guidelines at our certified site location. (Submitted Copy; Contact crafanello@localpagespublishing.com)

Being Even:

STAYING RIGHT SIDE UP ON THE BALANCE BEAM THAT IS LIFE by Brittney Borum

In today’s day and age many of us are balancing so many things, we are practically a juggling circus act. So, how do we do it? Between errands, reading the latest Twitter update, and getting to all our appointments on time...How do we still have our sanity? Staying balanced is a tough skill to master for some people. This

time of year, staying balanced is very important. Teens and young adults are going back to school, taking up sports and jobs all at once. own everyday life. The best way to stay balanced is to avoid overworking; Schedules are your friend! Keep everything even with a planned out agenda in order to have scheduled work, rest and play time. Another way to stay balanced is having priorities, priorities, priorities! Prioritizing can help keep you focused and on track. Sometimes it can be easy to forget the most important things that need to get done, in favor of the things we want to get done. If you’ve got stacks of paper work, that facebook update can wait. The supreme way to feel balanced mentally is to Below are some easy ways to always be happy with your achievebecome and stay balanced in your ments. Eternal anguish is sure to A common complaint among young people is the dilemma of shuffling their time between work, social affairs and sufficient rest. It always seems you can only ever have two out of three at the same time. You could sleep and get all the work complete, but never have time for recreation, or sleep and have fun with no work ever getting finished. “It’s always hard going from school, to practice then home. I have homework and chores, but there’s only so many hours in a day.” say’s several local high school and college students.

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ensue if you are constantly comparing your winnings to those around you. Being grateful can help grasp a better sense of mental balance and self-satisfactory. Another important thing to remember when striving for balance is to know when to let go. Contrary to what your peers, children or family may think, none of us are Superman and we can not do it all. The easiest way to fall off balance is stressing over the impossible. In our routine lives theres so many things going on, it’s hard to focus on each task at hand. Balancing your life can be as easy as accepting equal parts of the good and the bad while paying more gratitude to the positive.

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Falls is just around the corner and shoppers near and far are itching to find the latest-and-greatest in seasonal fashion and accessories. Luckily the East Coast’s premier shopping destination, King of Prussia Mall, is just a stone’s throw away for those looking for some help in putting a stylish foot forward. Grab your friends and family, and get a head start on expanding your wardrobe through one of the upcoming avenues below: 1. Lookbook Live – On October 4, 2014, King of Prussia Mall will be teaming up with two of the world’s top fashion magazines, Glamour and GQ, for a special event series, Lookbook Live. Featuring editors, tastemakers and the industry’s leading style experts from Glamour and GQ, Lookbook Live will offer area residents the latest trend displays and presentations, his and her style consultations and grooming stations, and a how-to selfie station, along with a style expert Q&A panel, 60-second style challenge, “instarunway” show and more. 2. Personal Shopping Program – Those less familiar with King of Prussia, or those who could use a little guidance and style assistance, will find the mall's Personal Shopper Program a welcome amenity. King of Prussia's exclusive personal shopper, professional stylist Jessie Holeva, is available by appointment to help customers navigate the mall and find the items they need. Starting with a personal style consultation, Jessie will work with customers to make fashion suggestions and recommendations that fit both their lifestyles and interests. Jessie may also provide concierge service to busy customers who need a special gift or item, yet don't have time to comb the mall looking at options. To schedule your complimentary personal shopping experience, contact Kathy Smith at KaSmith@simon.com or text ADVICE199 to 74666.

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3. Simon Style Setter® Blog – Another way KOP shoppers near and far can stay up to date on what’s trending this fall is through the Simon Style Setter® Blog. Locally curated by Philadelphia’s top fashion blogger and King of Prussia Mall’s personal shopper Jessie Holeva, readers can access fashion tips for every occasion and season, inspired gift ideas, retailer events and more. Get in on the action by visiting http:// stylesetter.simon.com/blog/trend-hungry-in-kop. 4. Expanded Retailer Offerings – This fall, King of Prussia Mall shoppers will have more options than ever before with the opening of 25 new retailers including UNIQLO, Ted Baker London, Oakley, UGG Australia, Helzberg Diamonds, Vineyard Vines and Saint Laurent. Prepare your seasonal shopping list and let the countdown begin. To learn more about the King of Prussia Mall including mall amenities, new retailers, events and news, please visit: www.kingofprussiamall.com or follow King of Prussia on its social media channels at http://www.facebook. com/KingofPrussiaMall or twitter.com/KoP_Mall.

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