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DelawareCounty REGIONAL NEWS P U B L I S H E D Q U A R T E R LY ______________________________________________________

From the Desk of Trish McFarland On behalf of the Chamber, welcome back from summer! For over a 100 years, the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce has been a driving force ensuring that our local economy is strong, our community is prosperous and we have a very busy fall in store for you.

The economy is more competitive today than ever. Fortunately, our county has a lot to offer existing businesses looking to expand, companies seeking a new location or an entrepreneur trying to find their business model. This edition focuses on the tremendous opportunities, programs and stories of economic development in Delaware County.

In order to capitalize on our potential, we need an engaged business community. Our members and partners directly contribute to the growth of an outstanding business climate in our county. Each year, I am honored to experience firsthand the growth of our region. Every day, we are proud to facilitate talent, growth and engagement in Delaware County.

Our partnerships are a vital component providing us with a multitude of key resources and contacts. We are thankful for the continued support we receive from the Delaware County Council and honored to feature them in this edition of Delaware County Regional News.

Through our programs, volunteer committees, and events, we provide the services and resources to help our members grow, while gaining exposure throughout our community.

Attending our Annual Dinner on November 9th at the Drexelbrook is just one of the many ways to gain insight into our dynamic organization. I encourage you to come out for an evening filled with networking, recognition and more!

Best wishes,

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Are you a Small Business?

Get ready for 2017 and submit your nomination for the Delaware County Chamber’s Small Business Awards, where we recognize small business excellence.

On March 30, 2017 we honor 5 distinct categories: • Small Business of the Year • Small Business Person of the Year • Small Family Business of the Year • Micro-Business of the Year (under 10 employees) • Entrepreneur of the Year • SCORE Business Award (chosen by SCORE of Chester & Delaware County) Small Business Criteria: • Nominee must have no more than 250 full-time employees • Must have been in business a minimum of 5 successive years • LOCALLY owned and PRIVATELY held company • A member of the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce • Nominee should have business community participation in professional, business and trade associations, as well as the general community through the use of personnel, financial resources, including examples of involvement, leadership and achievements.

Nominations will be accepted from October 1 – December 9, 2016.

Submit your nomination at delcochamber.org.

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From the Desk of Trish McFarland Partnering to Build a Healthier Community Doing Business Globally Growing from Within Entrepreneurship Isn’t the American Dream, It’s an American Reality Foundation of the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce 2016 is an Important Election Year Delicious Delco – Recipe Upcoming Events Welcome New Members

Page 8 Read about how Delaware County is breeding startups and growing the business community from within and how the Delaware County Commerce Center continues to successfully implement the priorities of the Local Economic Development strategy unveiled in 2014.

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Partnering to Build

A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY Economic development is an important component of upholding the well-being and quality of life for a community. Hospitals play an important role in the economy providing stability and growth while improving the health of its patient populations. According to the American Hospital Association, hospitals employ nearly 5.5 million people nationally, support an additional 10 million jobs elsewhere in the economy, and create more than $2 trillion annually in economic activity. In addition, hospitals are able to connect with their communities to affect change, in ways large and small.

“Our goal is to help keep our local community healthy,” said Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital Executive Director Susan Cusack. “It is important for us to interact and engage with our community members while providing the resources to help them remain educated and healthy.”

Through this sponsorship, Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital is the healthcare provider of choice, offering the local

ing, balance, stroke and sleep apnea assessments. In addition, the Hospital also provides pedometers and walking tips for the town’s six walking tours and gives recipe recommendations at the weekly farmer’s market community day. In the near future, the Hospital also will work to ensure hearthealthy items are on local restaurant menus.

“Our partnership with the LEDC gives us the opportuni-

Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital is the exclusive “Investing in Healthy Community” sponsor of the Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) For Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital, the community’s health means much more than treating the patients who come through the door.

The goal also is about building healthier communities through outreach programs, partnerships and sponsorships. For two years in a row, Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital is the exclusive “Investing in Healthy Community” sponsor of the Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation (LEDC), a non-profit organization generating economic activity and encouraging investment in Lansdowne.

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community educational opportunities and resources. Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital colleagues interact with the community by offering health screenings and assessments at events, such as blood pressure and bone density screenings, and hear-

ty to engage with the local community while promoting health, wellness, services and physicians,” said Mercy Fitzger-

ald Hospital Community Outreach Director Laureen Carlin.

“It also allows us the ability to better understand the health needs of our neighbors.”

Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital’s proactive economic initiatives reflect one of its core values –

stewardship. The partnership with the LEDC is just another example of how the Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital team carries out its mission and honors the human, financial and natural resources entrusted to its care.

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Doing Business Globally Thousands of small businesses, which account for 99.7 percent of all employers (according to 2011 U.S. Census data) in the United States, export products and services to other countries.

According to the U.S. Trade Commission in 2012, small and mid-size businesses comprised nearly 98 percent of U.S. companies in the international trade arena. In fact, they accounted for 33 percent of goods exports.

As the Internet and social media continue to bolster our ability to collaborate with others across the globe, it’s not a stretch to predict more small businesses will embrace the opportunities to reach customers beyond the U.S. Small businesses have opportunities to grow and thrive in a large, diverse global market. According to the Export.gov website*, 96 percent of consumers and two-thirds of the world’s purchasing power comes from outside of the United States. Doing business internationally offers advantages operationally and competitively via the potential to increase revenue and gain some protection from fluctuations in domestic markets. That doesn’t mean doing business globally is easy, though.

Entering markets in other nations requires attention to details you may not have had to concern yourself with before.

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Courtesy of: SCORE of Chester & Delaware County

In addition to its many opportunities, doing business overseas poses some risks and obstacles.

• Issues in getting paid • Protection of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) • Corporate income tax in certain countries (Some charge extra taxes upon receiving goods.)

• Lofty shipping costs and unreliable postal services in other countries • Trust issues with the partners or agents you’re working with • Cultural expectations when conducting business • Rules, restrictions, and license requirements of destination countries when shipping products • Language barriers (e.g., in marketing materials, avoiding words and terms that may be unfamiliar or inappropriate for other cultures)

96 percent of consumers and two-thirds of the world’s purchasing power comes from outside of the United States.

According to SCORE mentor Jin Han who has over 20 years of global consulting experience, “If you're interested in going global, be sure to understand the local culture, and be sure to account for extra costs, be it in the form of tax, tariff, delivery costs and other costs.” For additional insight about doing business globally, you can tap these resources that specialize in providing information and programs in support of international trade: • SBA’s Office of International Trade – This office works with other federal agencies and public and private groups to encourage export opportunities for small businesses.

• U.S. State Department’s Direct Line to American Business program – This program gives small businesses direct access to U.S. Ambassadors, mission teams, and foreign government officials to explore market opportunities in their respective countries. The State Department also provides the Business Information Database System (BIDS), a portal to help U.S. businesses learn about international projects that may offer commercial opportunities.

• U.S. Commercial Service's Gold Key Matching Service – This service can help small businesses find potential overseas business partners, agents, distributors, and sales representatives.

• Export.gov’s links to information about doing business in specific countries – These links offer insight and data about various countries’ cultures, business climates, market research, service providers, trade events, and other information. The breadth of information available varies from country to country.

“Doing business globally can be immensely rewarding, both financially and culturally,” shares Han. “However, there is also an added learning curve in order to reap the benefits, so be sure to perform due diligence, and seek advice where possible.”

About Chester and Delaware County SCORE Chester and Delaware County SCORE is a nonprofit organization that provides free counseling to entrepreneurs and small business. They have more than 100 experienced counselors with expertise in almost every facet of business. Of the more than 300 SCORE chapters across the nation, the Chester and Delaware County SCORE chapter was named “Best Chapter in America” in 2015.

The chapter also teaches more than 50 seminars and work-

shops. Their Advisory Boards were created to help existing businesses to grow. Call today to schedule a personal session with a counselor at any one of our 13 counseling locations, or to learn more about our small business education programs. Call us at 610-3446910 or click here to visit us online Chester and Delaware County SCORE.

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GROWING FROM WITHIN Under the direction of Delaware County Council and the co-ordination of the Delaware County Commerce Center the county continues to implement the stated priorities of the Local Economic Development Strategy unveiled in 2014.

By: J. Patrick Killian, Commerce Director, Delaware County Commerce Center

The first priority identified was the need to develop a stand alone marketing impact for county’s myriad economic development efforts. This resulted in the development of the “Get the Edge” marketing slogan which was announced in 2015.

The second priority identified was the consideration and possible development of a facility for a Delaware County Innovation and Growth Accelerator Center.

The Delaware County Industrial Development Authority commissioned Delta Development Group to assist in an assessment of existing facilities which in some cases are also identified as business incubators in the Eastern United States. Some are University based. Some are private funded. Others rely on public subsidies and others are combinations of one or more funding sources.

According to the Delta report: “The plan for a Delaware County Innovation and Growth Accelerator Center evolved from the County’s 10-year economic development strategy entitled Growing from Within. The strategy was developed through a multi-phase planning process which included the collection and analysis of data to determine the innovation clusters currently in existence within the county, and the concentration of knowledge based workers within the county.”

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According to the report, Innovation Clusters are geographic concentrations of businesses in industry sectors that rely on talented workers whose skills are based on significant knowledge, insight and creativity.

These clusters represent assets that, if strategically nurtured, can drive sustainable economic prosperity in Delaware County. Over 45% of Delaware County’s employment base is in innovation clusters.

For example, in a 5-year period from 2007 to 2012 employment in the county in the professional, scientific and technical services subsectors was as follows: Management Consulting Services 1,936 3,392

Scientific Technical Consulting 204 485

Computer Systems Design 1,404 1,643

Testing Laboratories 130 297

R&D in Physical Engineering & Life Sciences 385 540

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Since independent data clearly supports the existence of innovation clusters in the county as well as existing resources to support these clusters, the next step of the Delta Study was to quantify alternate programs and strategies to be considered to accelerate the growth of business and industry in the county.

According to the Delaware Development Study, the following is a brief description of each:

Facility Based Facility based innovation and acceleration represent the traditional model used tor facilitating business growth. Many of today’s centers are located in a newer building designed for flexibility, with partition walls which are moveable to allow for business growth.

The facility not only provides the physical space for entrepreneurs, but also fosters growth through mentoring, training, networking, access to capital, access to lab and research space, and other services required to encourage growth. The facilities are often anchored by the private sector to provide positive cash flow for the facility.

Business Accelerator Business Acceleration provides a more aggressive program that fast-tracks the growth of a newly-formed business. The accelerator would offer the same types of services of a facility based innovation center, but the programming of those services is more intense with the goal of graduating the business in a period of months versus years.

Co-working and Collaborative Space Co-working is a recent adaption to office space; co-working is not just for start-ups, it can be used for any stage of business.

It is meant to foster collaboration, networking and creativity.

Virtual Incubators Due to the cost of building, operating and maintaining a physical structure, many economic development agencies have created

virtual incubators. These incubators provide the same types of services that might be delivered in an incubator with the goal of assisting start-ups and small businesses with growth and development.

Concurrent with the examination of Incubators/Accelerators throughout the east, the Commerce Center surveyed facilities and programs on a local/regional level existing and readily available to assist in implementation of an accelerator program.

The Headroom based in Media with an office in Wayne is a privately funded small business incubator with a solid record of achievement currently existing in Delaware County.

SCORE Is the local chapter of the National Small Business Resource partner offering free mentoring and counseling to small businesses. The local SCORE chapter has 105 volunteer counselors and participated in approximately 1,800 counseling sessions in 2015, both in person (1,226) and by email (545).

It was named 2015 Chapter of the Year by the Small Business Administration.

As a result of the detailed process involved in examining options it became apparent that the most cost effective and efficient way to implement an incubator/accelerator program would be to employ the superior resources currently existing in the county.

Accordingly, the Commerce Center at the direction of County Council has entered into discussion with both Headroom and SCORE to create an incubator/accelerator program in Delaware County.

Although final details of the program are not available at press time an announcement is anticipated in early Fall.

Once again under the direction of Delaware County Council and implemented by the Commerce Center and both Redevelopment and Industrial Development Authorities the business community knows that they “Get the Edge� in Delaware County.

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Entrepreneurship Isn’t the American Dream,

It’s an American Reality “If You Dream It, You Can Be It” The Land of

is for Everyone

By: SBA Regional Administrator Natalia Olson-Urtecho

This summer, Americans of every (star and) stripe continue to celebrate and pursue the American Dream in all its many forms.

Olympic athletes pursue their dreams of achievement in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, while here at home others put on their work clothes and chase their piece of the American dream – be it punching a clock or running their own business.

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Just as there are immigrants competing on behalf of the United States for Olympic gold, here at home there are millions of immigrants in every category who’ve come to the United States because they know this is the land of “Anything is possible.” The land of the American Dream is also the home of the immigrant’s dream – we are a country of immigrants after all… people who have come seeking a better life in the land of opportunity. We at the U.S. Small Business Administration know that dream, and every day we work to make it a reality for all.

Across the United States, immigrants are starting and building successful businesses that create good American jobs and promote our country’s economic growth. These businesses form the fabric of our communities, and are part of our uniquely American heritage. According to Time

Magazine, immigrants to the U.S. are twice as likely to become entrepreneurs, and 44 percent of new tech startups in Silicon Valley had at least one immigrant founder: Google’s Sergey Brin, eBay’s Pierre Omidyar, and Tesla Motors’ Elon Musk are each serial entrepreneurs who founded companies worth tens or hundreds of billions of dollars and employ tens of thousands.

Immigrants, or their children, also founded more than 40 percent of Fortune 500 companies, which collectively employ over 10 million people and generate annual revenue of $4.2 trillion. Right here in Eastern Pennsylvania, immigrant-owned businesses like Magnum Group, Inc. operated

by Vivian R. Isaak, President, are fostering vitality, creativity and diversity in our entrepreneurial ecosystem. The firm celebrates its 25th year in business this year, clearly proof of

its staying power. Magnum taps into a global network of over 2,500 translators, language specialists and subject matter experts – all highly vetted and credentialed – to produce translations and multimedia content.

Growing up in Argentina, Isaak dreamed of one day living in America. She made her way to Europe and eventu-

ally the United States, where she achieved her dream by starting a full-service multilingual communications company and becoming a U.S. Citizen. Today, from its Philadelphia headquarters, and with a presence in more than 30 countries, Magnum Group offers complete solutions to global organizations in the com-

Natalia Olson-Urtecho Regional Administrator U.S. Small Business Administration, Mid-Atlantic Region Natalia Olson-Urtecho is the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator.

Appointed in 2012 by President Obama, she is responsible for delivery and management of small business programs, financial assistance, and business development initiatives throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region.

She serves a population of nearly 30 million in seven district offices throughout Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Olson-Urtecho oversees more than 180 SBA offices, SCORE chapters, Business Development Centers, and other resources while managing a field staff of more than 100 loan, business, community outreach and support personnel. She works with local lenders and successful firms across the region, overseeing more than $34.2 billion in federal government contracts for goods and services purchased from local entrepreneurs.

Olson-Urtecho has professional and personal experience in international collaboration, commercialization of clean technologies, environmental planning, sustainable building, zoning, land use, transportation, public engagement and infrastructure policies and development. As founder, president and CEO of EG, a company dedicated to helping public and private entities become more profitable through environmentally friendly and socially responsible

mercial and public sectors.

Vivian R. Isaak is just one success story showing that the “Dream” isn’t just a dream, it’s an achievable goal. We at the Small Business Administration can help you reach those goals.

The mission of the SBA is to aid, counsel, assist and promote the interests of small businesses by providing financial, procurement and business development assistance and advocating on their behalf within the government. All SBA programs are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis.

planning and strategies, she designed several management and development programs to move entrepreneurial clean technology ventures from vision to startup and profitable businesses. Before founding EG, Olson-Urtecho was a transportation and land use planner at the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission and was director of global initiatives at H2L2, an architectural and planning firm with projects in 42 countries.

Olson-Urtecho has more than 18 years of experience working with international, regional and local entities in the mid-Atlantic region and abroad in Latin America, Central Europe and Asia. While at the U.S. Department of State, Olson-Urtecho worked in Budapest, Hungary, on NATO accession, economic and political policies, environmental issues, science and technology property rights, infrastructure development and served as chief of protocol.

She was previously appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce to the U.S. Innovation Advisory Board and by Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter to the Philadelphia City Planning Commission and Zoning Code Commission.

Olson-Urtecho was recently recognized as a “Latina Powerhouse” by the Maryland Hispanic Business Conference, was named one of Delaware Valley's Most Influential Latinos in 2014, and received the Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2010 Minority Business Leader Award.

In 2009 she received the Women of Distinction Award for her work toward building a green economy. She has lived in seven countries and speaks Spanish, French and Portuguese. She holds a master’s degree in city and regional planning from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Design and a bachelor’s in political science from Northeastern University; and has been a guest lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania and Temple University.

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“Leaders become great, not because of their power, but because of their ability to empower others.” – John Maxwell Through the Foundation of the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce (FDCCC) Leadership Academy, participants expand beyond the management skills that make them effective at work to develop the leadership abilities that will help them inspire their teams and create innovation & opportunity in their organizations and the community.

The Business Leadership Academy of Delaware County runs from September to June. Through a series of interactive sessions led by a facilitator, along with key influencers throughout the county as panelists. Graduates are recognized at the Chamber’s Annual Membership Luncheon in June.

Go to www.delcochamber.org/foundation for more information.

ANDREW P. MCKEON, CCCI Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union

“The Business Leadership Academy provided the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. This was fostered by interacting with leaders in private business, government, and non-profit organizations. If striving to improve networking, public speaking, and leadership skills, the Business Leadership Academy is a great resource in helping achieve those goals.”

DEBORAH COLLINS AmeriHealth Caritas

“The Business Leadership Academy (BLA) was a great experience for me. It gave me the opportunity to further develop my own leadership skills while learning from others. The BLA helped me expand beyond my current management skills and showed me how to use leadership abilities to create opportunities in my health care organization, bridal business and community.”

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Andrew P. McKeon, CCCI, is assistant vice president and corporate security officer at Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union. He began his FMFCU career in 1998 and earned the professional designation Certified Cyber Crimes Investigator (CCCI) in 2016.

McKeon received bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Neumann College/University and volunteers at Collingdale Fire Company #1.

Deborah Collins is currently employed by AmeriHealth Caritas.

She works in the Keystone First, Provider Network Management Department and was a supervisor in the department for several years. She is a former health care professional with Independence Blue Cross and has over 26 years in the health care industry.

In addition to being a health care professional, Ms. Collins has a passion for the wedding industry and owns a bridal shop in Media, Pennsylvania called The Dress Matters. In 2015, she won Best of Mainline for bridal boutique and Best of Delco for bridal dresses. In both the health care and wedding industries, she is committed to providing excellent customer service to all customers.

She holds an MBA in health care administration and a bachelor's degree in Business Management. She is a former school board member of the Springfield School District and former board member of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA).

Collins resides in Springfield, Pennsylvania with her two sons.

2016 is an IMPORTANT ELECTION YEAR 2016 is an important election year for not only the race for President, but many other positions. With anti-business forces spending millions of dollars each election cycle supporting their candidates and their agenda, the future of business in this region, and its ability to grow and maintain the local economy are at stake.

The mission of SEPAC is to support pro-business candidates with their election or re-election efforts. The Chamber’s Pro Business Committee and staff do an excellent job of developing a policy agenda and delivering that message to the state legislative delegation and other key decision makers. Howev-

er, campaign contributions can make significant difference in elections, and gives the financial help that pro-business candidates need to survive during tough political campaigns.

Thus, your support of SEPAC this year will work to make sure that pro-jobs, pro-growth legislators are there to hear the Chamber’s message by targeting contributions to those elected officials who best meet the business communities’ legislative goals.

SEPAC and the Chamber will keep you informed of several upcoming fundraisers for the PAC and please feel free to donate at any time by contacting Alex Rahn at 717-236-2050 or arahn@wannerassoc.com.

DELICIOUS DELCO

LOCAL GREENS AND CHICK PEA SALAD

By Tammi Goodmond, Martindale’s Natural Market

INGREDIENTS 4 cups local greens like spinach or argula 1 ½ c. locally packaged rinsed chick peas 2 cloves local fresh garlic, minced 1 T. fresh lemon juice ¼ c. extra virgin olive oil

Procedure: 1. Arrange your chosen greens in a bowl.

In cold pan, bring olive oil and garlic to heavenly fragrance over low heat (about 5 minutes). Add the chick peas and stir until warmed up for a couple of minutes.

2. Toss with greens in the bowl, add the lemon juice and toss some more. Greens will gently wilt. Serve with locally baked fresh bread.

You can find a huge selection of local foods at Martindale’s Natural Market.

How Does Buying Local Benefit You? GET EXCEPTIONAL TASTE AND FRESHNESS Local food is fresher and tastes better than food shipped long distances from other states or countries. Local farmers can offer produce varieties bred for taste and freshness rather than for shipping and long shelf life.

STRENGTHEN YOUR LOCAL ECONOMY Buying local food keeps your dollars circulating in your community. Getting to know the farmers who grow your food builds relationships based on understanding and trust, the foundation of strong communities.

SUPPORT ENDANGERED FAMILY FARMS There’s never been a more critical time to support your farming neighbors. With each local food purchase, you ensure that more of your money spent on food goes to the farmer.

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INTERESTED IN TRYING OUT NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES? New! PROMO CODES are available for Future Members for many of our networking events.

Contact the Chamber for more information on a complimentary admission promo code.

SEPT 20 THE MILLENNIAL MYTH: LET'S PLAY 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Comcast Conference Room Delaware County Chamber of Commerce 1001 Baltimore Pike Ste. 9LL, Springfield, PA 19064 SEPT 22 COFFEE CONNECTION: BAYADA HOME HEALTH CARE 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

1023 E. Baltimore Pike, Media, PA 19063 SEPT 27 WOMEN IN BUINESS: PINOT'S PALETTE 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

OCT 21 STATE FORUM 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

NOV 26 SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY ALL DAY

The Inn at Swarthmore 10 S. Chester Rd, Swarthmore, PA 19081 OCT 25 WOMEN IN BUSINESS: CROZER - KEYSTONE HEALTH SYSTEM 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Crozer @ Brinton Lake 300 Evergreen Drive, Glen Mills, PA 19342 OCT 26 FALL MEMBER ORIENTATION 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Republic Bank 448 E. Baltimore Ave, Media, PA 19063

100 Ridge Rd., Ste. 8, Chadds Ford, PA 19317 OCT 4 ATHENA LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

NOV 3 WOMEN IN BUSINESS: WSFS BANK 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

OCT 13 YOUNG PROFESSIONALS: HAPPY HOUR 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

HeadRoom Media 24 Veterans Sq., Media, PA 19063 OCT 20 BUSINESS AFTER HOURS: LPL FINANCIAL 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

TBA DEC 7 HOLIDAY BUSINESS AFTER HOURS 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Comcast Conference Room Delaware County Chamber of Commerce 1001 Baltimore Pike Ste. 9LL, Springfield, PA 19064

Llanerch Country Club 950 West Chester Pike, Havertown, PA 19083

DEC 7 WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP: EDUCATION EDITION 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

DEC 14 HOLIDAY COFFEE CONNECTION SPONSORED

BY TD BANK 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

7 E. Baltimore Pike, Media, PA 19031

Comcast Conference Room Delaware County Chamber of Commerce 1001 Baltimore Pike Ste. 9LL, Springfield, PA 19064

NOV 9 2016 ANNUAL DINNER 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

JAN 26 CHAMBER BOWL 1:00 PM - WARM UP

Drexelbrook Drexelbrook Dr. & Valley Rd, Drexel Hill, PA 19026

Sproul Lanes 745 S. Sproul Road, Springfield, PA 19064

NOV 16 MEET & GREET: NEWTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Main Line Health 3855 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA 19073

780 Parkway Blvd., Broomall, PA 19008 Near Marple Sports Arena

Register to attend these events and other business boosting opportunities at www.delcochamber.org.

Welcome New Members 705 EU Graphic Media Partner AIT Worldwide Logistics Inc. Algebra By Hand Aston Rebels Atlantic Tomorrow's Office Click Canyon Crusemire & Company, P.C. CSI International Customized Tech Solutions LLC DKPG Enterprises, LLC dba NY Bagel Café & Deli

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A warm welcome to our newest Members! Membership in the Chamber is a savvy business investment. Through Membership, you gain a dedicated partner who is committed to the support and growth of your regional business environment. We look forward to seeing you around the Chamber.

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