Chamber Vibes August 2023 Issue

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

Spring Mill Manor 171 Jacksonville Road, Ivyland

The CULTURE CODE:

FOR MORE INFO:

Unlocking the Secrets to a High-Performing Workplace

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:

Greg Deavens, President & CEO, Independence Health Group

JT Kostman, PhD, ProtectedBy.AI

PANEL MODERATORS:

Steve Hart, The Professional Development Group, LLC

Erica Wexler, Transforms, LLC

SPONSORED BY

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

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

CENTRAL BUCKS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESIDENT’S

The Club

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!

SPONSORED BY REGISTER TODAY! visit www.centralbuckschamber.com or call (215) 348-3913

ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 2023

Debbie Wagner President, The Graphic Edge Discussion Topic: Traditional Advertising Cam Maio VP, Marketing & Communications NJM Insurance Group

Discussion Topic:

Advertising

Discussion Topic:

Marketing Success

CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE DINNER

The Rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

June 20, 2023 • Cock’n Bull Restaurant, Peddler’s Village

photography by: Heart and Soul Portraits

MEMBERSCIRCLEONLY!

SAVE THE DATE!

CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE

Featuring Pat Deon, Chairman of SEPTA

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

5 – 5:45 p.m. Networking & Cocktails

5:45 – 7:30 p.m. Dinner & Program

Location: The Inn at Barley Sheaf Farm

5281 Old York Road, Holicong

PEACE OF MIND US

Fraud is out there, but you’re safe in here. C&N offers our business customers the safety and security of automatic fraud protection. It’s always on, always active and never costs you a dime. So, if a threat appears, we’ll notify you about it and we can act quickly to get things back to normal. Together.

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.

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

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.

SPONSORED BY: Scan me.

TODAY!

THE RECENT TREND IN EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

The latest trend in employee benefits is a shift towards more personalized and flexible offerings that cater to the needs and preferences of individual employees. This trend is being driven by several factors, including the growing importance of work-life balance, the rise of the gig economy, and changing demographics in the workforce. One example of this trend is the increasing popularity of “cafeteria-style” benefits plans, which allow employees to choose

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. Another trend is the focus on mental health and well-being. Many companies are recognizing the importance of supporting employees’ mental health and are offering benefits such as access to counseling services, mindfulness and meditation programs, and flexible work arrangements.

Finally, companies are also recognizing the importance of financial wellness and 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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