Chamber Vibes August 2023 Issue

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ISSUE 4 • AUGUST 2023

WOMEN IN BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP

BUSINESS CARES CHARITABLE GIFT PROGRAM

The Women in Business Committee’s purpose is to support the role of women in the workforce and foster their business growth through networking opportunities and seminars designed specifically for women. The committee awards an annual scholarship to women needing further education to re-enter the job market or shift career direction.

Business Cares is designed to enrich the lives of those in need. The program’s goal is to provide some of the comforts that most people take for granted such as fuel for heating, food, transportation, child care, shelter, medical attention, holiday gifts for children of the poor and single parents, and/or services that improve mental health. Business Cares is a 501C3 Foundation.

2022 contributions were given to: Bucks For Kids • Coalition to Shelter and Support the Homeless • The Fiara Project Inc. • The R.J. Leonard Foundation • Meals on Wheels of Bucks County • Rolling Harvest Food Resue

November 9, 2023 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

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NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT We are so pleased to shine a SPOTLIGHT on the Newest Members of our Chamber family! We look forward to spending time together, exchanging ideas, and partnering with you to GROW your businesses.

ENTHUSIAST MEMBER CORNER Thank you to the following Members who recently enhanced their Membership. We share in your ENTHUSIASM for Central Bucks Chamber!

Alden Investment Group - Chris Coloracci The Bridges of Warwick - Kim Sager Bruder Electric, Inc. - Christina Bruder Bucks County Children’s Museum - Kelly Krumenacker

AIRGAS USA LLC Karina A. Beck & James Kraus ARCADIA HOLDINGS, INC. Jason Duckworth CONNER ENTERPRISES INC. Michael O’Connor THE DRIPBAR DOYLESTOWN Tom Watson EATON INTERIORS LLC Sue Moran EMILY BRIGGS- SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER Emily Briggs GRAPHIC IMAGING, INC. Katherine A. Keller & Marc Glodner PARAMOUNT ENERGY MANAGEMENT James Egan PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL Matt DiPuppo SINCH Judy C. Arnold THE SOAP OPERA COMPANY Angie Regensburger SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY CALLAWAY HENDERSON Cori Miller SPOTON Michael McLaughlin TRIP GUY TRAVEL Deb Conniff WEED MAN & MOSQUITO HERO Matt Peters WEHRUNG’S HARDWARE Jason Wehrung, Michael Nagy, & Janine Birch WOODSMITH CONSTRUCTION, LLC Peter Buechle

Carousel Flowers - Maryanne Hunt The Curiosity Shoppe Inc. - Jeremiah Thomas Doylestown Country Club - Jordan Meserole Fulton Bank - William Maeglin Harleysville Bank - Scott Little Kreischer Miller - Steven Staugaitis M&T Bank - Bernie Shields/Shawn Svit-Maertzig Scott E. Marshall & Associates Wealth Management Scott Marshall Mastroieni & Sons Furniture - Nick & Larry Mastroieni Network of Victim Assistance - Penelope Ettinger Northwestern Mutual Bucks County - Frank DiMeglio The Solana Doylestown - Samantha Cathers Superior Woodcraft Inc. - Patrick Kennedy TW Cooper Insurance Agency- Jane Armstrong The TileWorks of Bucks County - Katia McGuirk Twilight Wish Foundation - Cass Forkin United Way of Bucks County - Marissa Christie USI Affinity’s My Benefit Advisor - Jim Pitts Vacation Crusaders - Helen Amelsberg Verticall Networks LLC - Sean Hynes Whitney Bailey Cox & Magnani, LLC - Rebecca Silver William Penn Bank - Ken Stephon ENTHUSIAST MEMBER ENHANCE YOUR MEMBERSHIP!

By becoming a Chamber Enthusiast, you can expand your contacts, share your knowledge, contribute your talents, grow personally & professionally, become a leader, &, consequently, GROW YOUR BUSINESS!

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MEMBER BENEFITS! v Enthusiast Member Listing on CBCC Website with link to FOR MORE INFORMATION your business onat Special becoming an v VIP Seating Member Events v Two FREE Link at Lunch Meals ($70 Value) Enthusiast Member v Opportunity for feature article in “Enthusiast Member at Corner” incontact the Business & Kim Arts Journal v ONE promotional spotlight upon becoming an Enthusiast kim@centralbuckschamber.com Member reaching 1500 subscribers v One-time COMPLIMENTARY Reservation to host your own event in the Chamber lower-level meeting space (Coffee & water provided; date based on availability) v Preferential consideration for Speaking Opportunities v CBCC Name Badge with Chamber Enthusiast designation

Contact CBCC to register as an Enthusiast Member today!

MEET UP EVENT August 30, 2023 • 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Chambers 19, 19 N. Main Street, Doylestown Our Young Professionals Committee is hosting their August Meetup at Chambers 19 in Doylestown! Come join us for a happy hour to network and connect with other young professionals!

This is a FREE gathering, with a cash bar option.

Can’t wait to see you there!

To learn more about the Young Professionals Committee: please contact Brad Sanders at brad@centralbuckschamber.com

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

June 28, 2023 • MEET UP at Station Taphouse, Doylestown

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CENTRAL BUCKS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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Legacy Interviews

This session will be held at the NEW Terrain, located at Delaware Valley University on September 28th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The interview will feature Joe Wingert, interviewing his mother, Bridget Wingert, from The Bucks County Herald! You will not want to miss this event. It will no doubt be entertaining AND inspirational!

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ENTREPRENEURIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 2023 Theme: Better Business Practices for the New Normal

FREE to Chamber Members! $25 for Future Chamber Members UPCOMING PROGRAM - Save the Date!

Program #3: Advertising (Print vs. Digital) • 9/13/23 • 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m. • Chamber Office Facilitator: Tony Moore, SCORE Mentor Panelists:

Debbie Wagner President, The Graphic Edge Discussion Topic: Traditional Advertising

Jill Kahlenberg President, Marketing Management Solutions Discussion Topic: Digital Advertising Cam Maio VP, Marketing & Communications NJM Insurance Group Discussion Topic: Measuring Marketing Success

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CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE DINNER The Rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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Other distinguished panelists will include State Representatives Shelby Labs, Brian Munroe, Tim Brennan and Perry Warren along with Senator Steve Santarsiero, Senator Frank Farry! Our Moderator for the Address will be Alex Halper, Vice President of Government Affairs for the PA Chamber of Business and Industry.

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BUCKS FEVER FILMFEST October 15, 2023 • 4-9 p.m. • The County Theater, Doylestown SUPPORTING SPONSORS:

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Link at Lunch Connecting Professionals • Building Relationships

400 Union Square Dr, New Hope August 8 • 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

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The Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce presents

Red Ball Gala

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

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BARLEY SHEAF FARM Proceeds from the Red Ball Gala will benefit Bucks Fever, a Celebration of the Arts in Bucks County

Submissions Accepted NOW - Sept. 20th

Art Exhibition & Artists Studio Tour Sponsored by: William & Laurie Schutt | Sponsored by: Acaedmy Wealth Advisors, LLC

Opening Reception Thursday, November 2, 2023 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. for more event info

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WORTH & COMPANY WELCOMES JUSTIN KRALL AS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Krall brings nearly 3 decades of industry experience to the position Worth & Company is pleased to announce that Justin Krall has joined the firm as its Chief Operating Officer. Krall, originally from Harrisburg, Pa., joins Worth & Company after serving as Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of a mid-sized regional mechanical contracting firm.

Passionate about plumbing and HVAC, Krall began his career as an apprentice

in 1994. He then worked as a foreman, general foreman and more advanced roles with progressive levels of responsibility. In his most recent position, before coming to Worth & Co., Krall formed a new division for his employer that generated $16 million in revenue. In 2022 the division he started surpassed $85 million in revenue. Most recently, Krall served as the company’s Chief Operating Officer, where he led efforts to build the firm’s company-wide operating platform.

THE CENTER FOR NEUROPSYCHOLOGY & COUNSELING, PC The Center is excited to announce we have added a couple great clinicians to our team. They treat many things but their specialities include anxiety, OCD, depression, parenting, children and teens, DBT/emotional

regulation, LGBTQ+ population, athletes, and relationships. As they have just started, they have availability now in person in our Chalfont office as well as via telehealth.

If you’d like to read more about Katie and Brittany, their bios and fees are on our website www.TheCenterInWarrington.com

“Justin is a hands-on, energetic, motivating and process-driven person,” said Stephen Worth, CEO, Worth & Company. “He strives to empower and motivate team members by setting them up for success. He gives high praise when success is achieved and provides training and support when improvements are needed. I am pleased to have Justin join us as our Chief Operating Officer.”

THE NET

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 Bucks County Playhouse 70 S. Main Street, New Hope SPONSORED BY:

The NET (Networking Event Tonight) is a monthly gathering that offers up a casual forum to further business connections and foster relationships!

This month’s NET will be held at the Bucks County Playhouse Deck, located in New Hope! Do not miss an opportunity to mix and mingle with fellow professionals, including our friends from the New Hope Chamber, all while enjoying a appetizers and beverages in a beautiful setting overlooking the Delaware River!

Parking is provided in their lot for $5, and it is a cash bar event.

We hope to see you all there!

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THE RECENT TREND IN EMPLOYEE BENEFITS from a menu of options to create a personalized benefits package. This can include options such as health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs, as well as more unconventional benefits such as pet insurance or paid time off for volunteering.

The latest trend in employee benefits is a Another trend is the focus on mental shift towards more personalized and flexible health and well-being. Many companies are offerings that cater to the needs and recognizing the importance of supporting preferences of individual employees. This employees’ mental health and are offering trend is being driven by several factors, inbenefits such as access to counseling sercluding the growing importance of work-life vices, mindfulness and meditation programs, balance, the rise of the gig economy, and and flexible work arrangements. changing demographics in the workforce.

One example of this trend is the increasFinally, companies are also recognizing ing popularity of “cafeteria-style” benefits the importance of financial wellness and plans, which allow employees to choose are offering benefits such as student loan

repayment assistance, financial planning services, and access to low-interest loans.

Overall, the latest trend in employee benefits is a move towards more personalized, flexible, and holistic offerings that reflect the changing needs and priorities of today’s workforce.

The Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce offers its members access to My Benefit Advisor as a solution for employee benefits, including voluntary offerings. For more information about My Benefit Advisor, visit our website at cbcc.mybenefitadvisor.com or contact Christopher Sloane at (610) 684-6933.

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