October 2024 Chamber Vibes Newsletter

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Join Us in Building a Thriving Community!

Become a Member of the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce or Sponsor our 2025 Events!

Are you passionate about supporting local businesses and fostering community growth?

WHY JOIN US? • Networking Opportunities:

Connect with fellow business owners, industry leaders, and community influencers.

• Advocacy: Be part of a powerful voice that represents local interests at the regional and state levels.

• Visibility: Showcase your business through our marketing initiatives, events, and community programs.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR 2025 EVENTS Sponsoring our Events is a fantastic way to elevate

your brand and demonstrate your commitment to our community. We offer various Sponsorship Packages tailored to fit your needs.

As a Sponsor, you’ll have the opportunity to gain: • Prominent Brand Exposure: Speaking opportunities and your logo featured on promotional materials, event signage, and our website.

• Engagement with Attendees: Opportunities to interact with potential customers and partners.

• Recognition:

Acknowledgment during

Events, in our newsletter, and on social media.

Let’s Grow Together!

Join us in making 2025 an extraordinary year for our community. Whether as a Member or a Sponsor, your involvement is crucial to our collective success.

Ready to get started?

Visit centralbuckschamber.com or contact the Chamber team to learn more about Membership and Sponsorship opportunities.

click here for SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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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.

Advance Medical Equipment

EmpathED

Piccolo Trattoria

All Good Pets

Exp Realty

Artifact Brewing

Fresh Coat of Doylestown

Presbyterian Senior LivingPine Run Village

Aspire Wellness Center LLC

ILI Travel

Ready Response

Blue Point Grill, Newtown

Junk Rescue & Dumpster Rentals

Sherwin Williams

Caring Transitions of Doylestown

Kindness Between Friends, Inc.

Spear Investigative Services LLC

Coalition to Shelter and Support the Homeless (CSSH)

Kolman Law, PC

Spring Mill Manor Talent MatRX

DESANTIS & CO. P.C.

Liz Nover Learning Experience Design, LLC

Diane Kern, Realtor

Mathnasium

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Diversify Talent

Monster Tree Service

The Inn at Fox Briar Farm, LLC

Edward Jones

Mr. Appliance

TeaVa Rolls

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

American Heritage Federal Credit Union AmeriHealth Baum Smith & Clemens LLP BDB Consulting Bucks Country Gardens Bucks County Intermediate Unit #22 Bucks County Transport Inc Carousel Flowers CertaPro Painters DunlapSLK Eiseman Construction Co. Inc. ESSA Bank Family Service Association of Bucks County First Bank First Nat’l Bank & Trust Co of Newtown

Foundations Community Partnership Fred Beans Family of Dealerships Gayle Goodman HealthLink Dental Clinic J&G Unlimited, LLC Jillamy Inc Kreischer Miller Langan Engineering Liberty Propane Inc Lise Seger M&T Bank Marsh McLennan Mastroieni & Sons Furniture Matcor Inc. Mercer Hill at Doylestown Nehemiah Development Company

Neshaminy Valley Golf Club, Inc PA Biotechnology Center of Bucks County Pitch In for Baseball & Softball Raab Well Drilling Inc. Superior Woodcraft Inc. Tabor Services The Rose Group The Solana Doylestown TileWorks of Bucks County Triune Meckanical LLC United Way of Bucks County USI Affinity’s My Benefit Advisor Verticall Networks LLC Weed Man & Mosquito Hero Wetherill Opticians Inc. William Schutt Younger & Sons Inc.

ENHANCE YOUR MEMBERSHIP! FOR MORE INFORMATION, EMAIL KIM: KIM@CENTRALBUCKSCHAMBER.COM

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Big Climb Philly Spring 2025 | Lincoln Financial Field Are you ready to climb, run or walk all over an iconic football stadium? Flying towards the finish line through the home team tunnel like you’re number 1 and finish strong in the end zone?

Experience Lincoln Financial Field like never before with Big Climb Philly while supporting the mission of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 4.

Questions?

Contact Danielle at danielle.laudeman@lls.org 3.

Step UP to take cancer DOWN

Join us in the spring to climb!

Come with your team in tow and get ready to climb, conquer, and cure on a day you will never forget!

Continue working towards your fundraising goal and join us at our FREE sweat n sip events to train for Big Climb Philly

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Commit to Climb Set your fundraising goal and work with LLS staff to reach it! Raise $250 individually and get an exclusive tech t-shirt. Raise $1,000 individually and join us at the summit club!

Sign Up for Big Climb Philly Big Climb is open to EVERYONE! Sign up your school, workplace, friends or family today by creating a team.

Our Why

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For the LLS mission: cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.

For our Big Climb Philly 2024 Honored Hero Ollie, age eight. Ollie was diagnosed with ALL in 2019 and is currently in remission!

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AUTOBOOKS™ US We’ll help you keep the books that keep your business going. C&N has partnered with Autobooks™ to offer an essential suite of tools to help businesses with online banking. From invoices and payments to detailed accounting reports like balance sheets and ledgers, we’ll help you keep it all on track in one convenient place.

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SKILLED REHAB AND NURSING AT CHRIST’S HOME Don’t Take Our Word For It—Take Theirs!

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5-Star Rating by the Centers for Medicare/Medicaid 90% Satisfaction Rating from prior patients 5-star ratings from Google Reviews

One of Bux-Mont’s LEADING Skilled Nursing/Rehab Facilities featuring: • • •

All private rooms with private showers; On-site physical, occupational and speech therapy; And much more!

CHRIST’S HOME—Serving Senior Adults in Warminster since 1923!

1 Shepherd’s Way, Suite 100 Warminster, PA 18974-3710

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215.956.2270 www.ChristsHome.org

60 North Main Street, Doylestown

You worked hard to get here!

Now it’s your time to enjoy independent living complemented by amenities, dining options, entertainment, enrichment and outstanding community life.

Become part of a community that supports your interests and provides opportunities to stay well and thrive.

Leave the chores behind and enjoy the worry-free lifestyle at Pine Run Village.

Pine Run Village

65+ Life Plan Community Doylestown, PA | 800.992.8992 www.psl.org/pinerun

QUEEN’S PALACE WAX & BEAUTY SALON Queen’s Palace Wax & Beauty Salon is an innovative-on-trend, esthetics and beauty care company that offers luxurious total body wax treatments, vajacials, facials, brow lamination, brow tinting, and professional photographic-ready, makeup applications. Our mission is to help individuals from diverse backgrounds and age groups develop hygienic, routine practices that will rejuvenate the client’s skin, promote a positive image and enhance their self-confidence. Queen’s Palace Wax and Beauty Salon is located at 150 E. Street Road, Studio 16-A1, Feasterville-Trevose, PA 19053.

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Queen’s Palace Wax and Beauty Salon is owned and operated by JaHannah Queen Mary Pitchford who is a PA licensed Esthetician. She supports educational initiatives for students that will promote emotional wellness, anti-bullying, the development of positive social relationships, and career readiness. JaHannah also seeks to empower women who are affected by domestic violence and cancer survivors.

As a young adult entrepreneur, JaHannah is supported by a myriad of community partners which include Bucks County-SCORE, Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce, Women’s Opportunity Resource Center, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Ukeptus, Inc., The Excellence Training Division, Inc., Creative Healing Space, LLC., BXA Digital Quality, LLC., and local ministries.

Queen’s Palace Wax & Beauty Salon opened to the public on June 1, 2024. Please visit our website: www.queenspalacesalon.com or call (267) 637-3294 to schedule your next luxurious wax and beauty experience. Walk-ins are welcomed.

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ELA OUTDOOR LIVING ELA Outdoor Living has been serving the local area for over 35 years, creating stunning outdoor living spaces that transform backyards into luxurious retreats. Located in the heart of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, ELA offers a wide range of services, including horticulture, design and construction for hardscaping, masonry, decks, motorized pergolas and screens, covered porches, fire and water features, pools, and landscape lighting.

Founded by CEO and owner Keith Frederick in 1989, ELA specializes in creating dream outdoor spaces. Each project is meticulously tailored to meet the unique needs and desires of clients. ELA’s commitment to quality

craftsmanship ensures that every outdoor area is both aesthetically pleasing and functional, reflecting the customer’s preferences. Comfort and boutique-style design are at the forefront of our approach.

ELA Outdoor Living’s dedicated teams are a key part of our success. They have in-house designers who bring creativity and expertise to each project. Additionally, our on-ground estimators ensure accurate planning and cost assessments. For the installation process, ELA has specialists for every project element, ensuring seamless execution. Whether it’s horticulture, outdoor kitchens, a covered porch,

hardscaping, or lighting, ELA is well-prepared to handle projects of any complexity.

Customer satisfaction is paramount at ELA. We begin each project with personalized consultations, delving into the client’s lifestyle, wishes, and expectations. Our commitment to excellence shines through in the meticulous attention to detail and expert guidance they provide to our clients.

With our experience, focus on quality workmanship, and our dedicated team, ELA continues to set the standard for luxury outdoor living solutions.

Be A Chamber Ambassador!

Make new business connections and friends Share your passion for Central Bucks Chamber Educate and support fellow Members For more info: Kim D’Onofrio at kim@centralbuckschamber.com

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Day One Living: Embracing new beginnings with confidence.

We offer a comprehensive selection of services tailored to meet the unique needs of you or your loved ones. With our individualized approach, we reduce stress as much as possible.

Senior Relocation Downsizing & Decluttering Estate Sales & Online Auctions Home Clean-Outs

Call Today for Your Tailored Solution Caring Transit ions of Doylest own 267-714-6979 Copyright © 2024 Caring Transitions, All rights reserved. Each office is independently owned and operated. Services & prices may vary.

K9 Resorts of Chalfont is a Luxury Pet Hotel that is the premier environment for your pet. If you want your pet to be pampered while you are away, then K9 Resorts is the way to make sure that happens. We offer the facilities, the staff, and the commitment for top-of-the-line pet care. Not only are we highly regarded and nationally recognized, but we are also honored to have been rated the top pet care facility franchise in the nation by the International Boarding and Pet Services Association. We offer comfortable beds, spacious play areas with K9 turf treated with Microban, and a cage-free environment is available as well.

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Aspire We llne ss Cent e r We have your allergy sensitivity symptoms covered!

We’ll get you outside breathing & eating anything alongside your favorite furry friends & facilitate your transformation for mental health stability.

V is it https://aspirealternatives.com 267-751-9702 jeane@aspirealternatives.com

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UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF GAP PLANS In the complex landscape that exists within healthcare, individuals often encounter unforeseen expenses that can put a substantial strain on their financial well-being. To help their workers better prepare for these situations, employers can install GAP health insurance options as a valuable component of their employee benefit package.

As its name implies, GAP plans can help fill the gaps left by traditional health insurance plans. While traditional plans typically cover a portion of medical expenses, individuals are often responsible for deductibles, copayments, and other out-of-pocket costs. GAP insurance steps in to alleviate this financial burden by providing additional coverage for expenses not fully covered by primary health insurance.

Typically purchased alongside high deductible health plans (HDHPs), GAP policies allow

individuals to receive coverage on medical expenses before their deductible has been met. For many individuals with these high deductible plans, paying a small monthly premium for GAP insurance can potentially lead to significantly lower medical expenses.

To understand how GAP health insurance operates, it may be helpful to consider a scenario where an individual has been hospitalized due to a medical emergency.

Their primary insurance covers a majority of eligible expenses, but leaves roughly 20% of total costs, which includes deductibles and copayments, as out-ofpocket expenses. By having GAP insurance plans in place, some if not all of the outof-pocket costs could be covered, reducing the individual’s financial liability.

of mind, ensuring that individuals are adequately protected against unforeseen medical expenses. However, although very beneficial to supplement an existing comprehensive medical program, it is important to realize that GAP plans do not meet the requirements of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and as such should not be used as the sole source of medical coverage for an individual.

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.

As healthcare costs continue to rise, an investment in GAP health insurance can provide invaluable security and peace

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STRUGGLING TO CLOSE THE GENERATION GAP IN YOUR OFFICE? by: Kathy Marcino True story. Over the holiday weekend, my father-inlaw was trying to create a Zoom account for a meeting with a new networking group he recently joined.

After a few stops and starts (mainly stops), he was in.

Of course, I couldn’t help but listen; I was invested.

Everyone started by introducing themselves, what they currently do, and possible career changes they were contemplating. As I was listening, I knew what was going through his head: “Who are these people?”, “I was a partner at a global consulting firm!”, “What can I possibly learn from them?” Well, how to use Zoom as a start…

But there’s more to learn from these new perspectives than just Zoom.

If you haven’t heard of Professor Megan Gerhardt, you need to. In her book, “Gentellignce: The Revolutionary Approach To Leading A Intergenerational Workforce,” she talks about rejecting stereotypes we assign to generations, accepting their differences, and embracing the value each one brings. When we look at potentially five generations in the workplace, they are more diverse than ever before.

Who makes up these generations?

The Silent Generation (1928-1945).

Respect for authority and hard work.

Most have since retired.

The Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Fiercely loyal. They prefer traditional workplaces that value structure and rules. They may be planning to retire, stay in the workforce, or start something new. Remember my father-in-law?

Generation X (1965-1980). Talking ’bout my generation. Technology was new, and we learned the hard way that work-life balance is needed, especially for first latch-key kids.

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Millennials (1981-1996): Having grown up with technology, they are comfortable with digital tools and expect their workplaces to be up-to-date with the latest technology. They look for jobs that provide a sense of purpose and align with their values. You might also observe a sense of entitlement here.

Generation Z (1997-2010), also known as Zoomers, is more forward-thinking and probably the most progressive generation. However, they also have increased screen time, which may hinder building strong relationships. (I have two daughters in this category: one is a recent college graduate (through the pandemic), and another is a sophomore in high school.) They communicate mostly in acronyms and the thought of actually making a phone call? Well…

Here are a few strategies for managing a multigenerational workforce: Challenge Stereotypes: We’re all guilty of this.

It’s important to recognize and challenge our own biases and to value the experiences, opinions, and ideas of others, even when they differ from ours. This is how we build trust and foster an open-minded work environment.

Set clear expectations: Everyone operates differently. To ensure everyone is in alignment, clearly outline job roles and responsibilities and emphasize how they contribute to the overall goal.

Recognize communication styles: From my experience, this can be the most challenging for managers. Younger generations prefer text, team tools, and voice memos, while older employees might favor face-to-face or phone calls.

Understand your employee’s preferred medium and use multiple communication platforms to cater to different preferences.

Provide flexible work options: Offer flexible work arrangements such as remote work, flexible hours, and part-time options. Generations may have different needs, such as childcare for younger workers or phased retirement for older employees. Ensure that flexible policies are clearly communicated and available to all employees.

Promote knowledge sharing and mentoring: Each generation brings experiences, preferences, and skills to the team. Create mentoring programs (like mine and my father-in-law’s) where older employees can share their expertise and institutional knowledge while younger employees can provide insights into new technologies and more modern approaches.

Managing a multigenerational workforce can be challenging but also highly rewarding. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach, but understanding and respecting differences is critical.

Bringing together diverse perspectives, skills, and experiences where everyone can learn from each other’s success? That is a win-win.

ANTHEIL MASLOW & MACMINN, LLP NAMES FOUR NEW PARTNERS TO THE FIRM AMM Law, a full-service firm based in Doylestown, PA, is pleased to announce that four associates have been named as partners of the firm. The new partners represent three practice groups, Lisa Bothwell – Business Law, Lynelle Gleason and Melanie Wender – Family Law, and Gabriel Montemuro – Litigation.

advises corporate clients on a broad range of matters, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, capital raising events, business separations, and corporate governance.

Lynelle A. Gleason has spent her legal career in Bucks County, representing local families during some of the most trying times of their lives. She concentrates her practice primarily on PennsylTom Donnelly, a Senior Partner of the firm, vania family law and estate law. In her domestic remarked, “AMM is fortunate to have such an relations practice, she handles a variety of famimpressive group of talented lawyers on our team. All four of our new partners demonstrate ily law matters, including divorce, child support, excellence not only in their field of practice, but alimony, spousal support, equitable distribution and child custody. in firm leadership and citizenship in the local legal and charitable community. AMM is well Gabriel Montemuro is a dedicated litigator poised for continued growth and success.” who helps business clients resolve disputes quickly and efficiently. He represents clients Lisa Bothwell helps her corporate clients implement strategies and find creative solutions in contract claims, commercial litigation, real estate disputes, and a broad range of other civil during all stages of owning a business. She

matters. Gabe also works with insurance companies and underwriters on complex coverage determinations.

Melanie J. Wender focuses her practice exclusively on all aspects of divorce and family law. She is experienced in all issues surrounding the complexities of a divorce, such as equitable distribution, custody, spousal support, child support, and settlement agreements. In addition, Melanie is also experienced in adoption issues and has assisted many clients in making this life- changing process as seamless and smooth as possible.

Jocelin Price Bucks County Estate Planning Council

JOCELIN A. PRICE NAMED PRESIDENT OF BUCKS COUNTY ESTATE PLANNING COUNCIL AMM Law, a full-service firm based in Doylestown, PA, is pleased to announce that Jocelin A. Price, a Partner of the firm, will be the new President of the Bucks County Estate Planning Council. The mission of the BCEPC is to advance the knowledge and ethical standards of estate planning in Bucks County and to develop collegiality among estate planning professionals.

Throughout her career, Jocelin Price has been a trusted advisor, helping clients identify the important issues to be addressed in their estate plan, and demystifying the most difficult questions. Jocelin concentrates her practice primarily in estate planning, asset protection and wealth transfer planning, planning for retirement and life insurance benefits, probate

and trust administration, and estate and trust fiduciary litigation issues. In addition, she focuses on special needs trust planning, guardianship matters and prenuptial agreements.

Jocelin works closely with high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and their families, helping them implement their estate plans. Beyond preparing core planning documents such as Wills, Revocable Trusts, Powers of Attorney and Living Wills, Jocelin has extensive experience in developing more advanced planning techniques, including Irrevocable Life

Insurance Trusts, Generation Skipping Trusts, Family Limited Partnerships, Limited Liability Companies, Intentionally Defective Grantor Trusts, Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts, Qualified Domestic Trusts, Charitable Remainder/ Lead Trusts, and Private Foundations. To learn more about Jocelin Price, visit ammlaw.com.

Antheil Maslow & MacMinn, LLP is a fullservice law firm located in Doylestown, PA. At AMM, we pride ourselves on developing deep relationships with our clients by taking time to understand their goals in order to provide responsive, practical legal advice and aggressive advocacy.

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BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP by: Scott R. Little, VP, Harleysville Bank Are you aware that your small business may need to file Beneficial Ownership reporting information with the U.S. Department of Treasury by January 2025? Starting January 1, 2024, the Reporting Rule went into effect for the Corporate Transparency Act. Congress passed legislation in 2021 to make it harder for bad actors to hide or benefit from their ill-gotten gains through shell companies or other opaque ownership structures. Failure to file by the deadline could result in fines and penalties.

If your company has fewer than 20 employees and it’s not on the exempt list, you will need to file. The government requires information on two categories of individuals involved with each business, Beneficial Owners and Company Applicants. A Beneficial Owner is an individual who owns or controls 25% or more of a company or has substantial control over a company. For firms with absentee owners with a manager making

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business decisions, that manager information National Small Business Association (NSBA) will need to be included. which ruled the law unconstitutional.

While this is being litigated all businesses A Company Applicant is an individual who not in the NSBA are still required to directly files or is primarily responsible for register by December 31, 2024. the filing of the document that creates or registers the company, such as an attorney To file the new report prior to the year-end or accountant registering a company, and deadline, business owners will need to visit they will need to include their information. the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network A Company Applicant is only needed for (FINCEN) website and choose the link “file entities filed in 2024 and beyond. a BOIR.” At the bottom of this article is the link to support “How to Report Beneficial An initial visit to the website makes it seem Ownership Information” along with a daunting to register, but a business owner I link to the guide “BOI Small Business know said it took her fewer than five minutes Compliance Guide.” to register her single member Limited Liability Company on the website. She added that To File your Beneficial Ownership one helpful tip before going online to file is Information: to have a digital copy of your Driver’s License https://boiefiling.fincen.gov or Passport on your computer because it is required to upload to the site. The BenefiBOI Compliance Guide – cial Ownership registration only needs to be Are you exempt? Pages 11-14 completed once unless there are significant https://www.fincen.gov/sites/default/files/ changes to your business ownership and shared/BOI_Small_Compliance_Guide. management structure. v1.1-FINAL.pdf There is a lawsuit pending in the Northern District of Alabama brought about by the

BOI Help & FAQ https://boiefiling.fincen.gov/help

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