AFC Urgent Care Phillipsburg is a 3,000-square-foot clinic. It is more than just a medical facility; it is a one stop center owned and operated by CHIMA HEALTH LLC. The Phillipsburg location marks the second of many locations in New Jersey, with a third under construction in Princeton & Montgomery. O’George Chima (CEO) told Connection Magazine that an average of 50 patients are seen daily at their Roxbury location and they expect the Phillipsburg location to have the same demand.
O'George Chima is an American entrepreneur and CEO of Sarachi & Chima Health, recognized for developing Urgent Care facilities in New Jersey. Alongside his wife, Dr. Sarah Chima, they operates AFC Urgent Care in Roxbury, Phillipsburg, and Princeton/Montgomery, focusing on providing accessible, retail-based, and fast-turnaround medical Centers. O'George immigrated to the United States 15 years ago from Eastern Nigeria aka Biafra. With background in Finance, Business & Healthcare, he is committed alongside his Physician wife, Sarah Chima (MD), a Surgeon and Medical Director at the facilities to providing accessible retail one-stop medical centers across the state of New Jersey and beyond!
Supporting Local Business and Families
Beyond individual patient care, O’George Chima (CEO) emphasized a commitment to the local economy The medical facility is positioned to partner with both large and small businesses to manage workplace accidents and pre-employment screenings and physicals, ensuring employees receive fast, quality service for minor or non-life-threatening injuries in record time.
Comprehensive Care Under One Roof
AFC Urgent Care - Phillipsburg Services
State-of-the-Art Diagnostics – Digital x-ray equipment allows AFC staff to take and read xrays within minutes. Patients are provided with copies on a C.D. upon discharge.
Laboratory On-Site – AFC’s on-site laboratory provides a wide variety of lab work with results available within minutes, and electronic medical records.
Procedure Room- Equipped for laceration repair, minor fractures, splinting etc.
Occupational Health Services and Workers’ Compensation Cases – These include D.O.T physicals, urine drug screens, and breath-alcohol tests, PFTs and vaccinations. Illness visits and specialized services like Immigration Physical.
Extended Hours – AFC will be open Monday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Including holidays
Walk-ins are welcome as no appointments is necessary.
Urgent care is a convenient, economical alternative to visiting a hospital emergency room. Our staff at AFC can treat everything from cuts, bruises and fractures, to colds and flu and other illnesses. “Patients choose AFC because we have proven to be part of the community we serve and we care deeply about keeping them healthy,” says Sarah Chima MD (Medical Director) The new facility features five private exam rooms, a specialized procedure suite, an occupational medicine suite, a high-class Nurse station and high-tech diagnostic tools. By offering a "one-stop shop" model, Chima Health and its employees aim to streamline the patient experience, with a total visit time of just 30 to 45 minutes from check-in to exit, according to O'George Chima (CEO). Recognizing everyone is busy, one of the obstacles when prioritizing health becomes balancing busy lifestyles. Many routine health matters are postponed, yet are time-sensitive, which is a great fit for those last-minute physical needs, quick lab work needs and beyond. The range of services is extensive, covering everything from routine flu shots and sports physicals to complex occupational medicine. Notably, the clinic also provides Immigration Status physicals, a specialized service that can be completed in just two visits—a major relief, O'George said for those who previously had to travel hours for such documentation and spend hours in waiting rooms to be seen. A journey of two years, Sarah Chima MD (Medical Director) looks forward to touching each individual in the community who will help make the business a success, thanking the Mayor David Slack for getting their project completed and open.
A Community-First Approach
The ribbon-cutting ceremony, hosted by the Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, drew a crowd of over 100 supporters, some traveling from as far as New York, Massachusetts, and Canada. Dignitaries in attendance included Pohatcong Mayor David Slack and New Jersey State Assemblymen John DiMaio and Erik Peterson, all of whom welcomed the addition of accessible healthcare to the corridor
President & CEO
Tony Iannelli.................................610-739-1513
President & Chief Executive Officer tonyi@lehighvalleychamber.org
Assistant to the President, Chamber Foundation, Nonprofit & Business Partners Council & HR
Lorie Reinert.................................610-739-1597
Executive Director, Chamber Foundation and Nonprofit & Business Partners Council Liaison lorier@lehighvalleychamber.org
Member Relations, Marketing & Sales
Frank Facchiano..........................610-739-1515
Chief Operations Officer, EVP, Member Relations frankf@lehighvalleychamber.org
Gina Martens................................610-739-1511
Senior VP, Member Relations ginam@lehighvalleychamber.org
Alison Pickel.................................610-739-1512
Senior VP, Member Relations, Veterans & Military Council alisonp@lehighvalleychamber.org
Paige Nicholas ...........................610-737-0565 VP, Major Events & Small Business Council Liaison paigen@lehighvalleychamber.org
Ellie Andino...................................610-739-1000 Director, Communications & Design elliea@lehighvalleychamber.org
Bailey Muhl...................................610-349-9776 Member Relations Manager baileym@lehighvalleychamber.org
Joseph Groves..............................610-349-8226 Chamber Health Marketplace benefits@thechamberhealthmarketplace.com
Public Policy/External Affairs & Business Matters
Denise Maiatico..........................610-730-4002
Vice President, Public Policy & External Affairs denisem@lehighvalleychamber.org
Isabelle Jabbour..........................610-810-6412 Manager, Government & External Affairs isabellej@lehighvalleychamber.org
Diversity Councils
African American Business Leaders Council, Hispanic Chamber, LGBTQ Business Council, Women’s Business Council, Young Professionals Council
Danielle Joseph...........................484-226-0128 Executive VP, Diversity Councils daniellej@lehighvalleychamber.org
Brittany Keal.................................610-295-9824 Vice President, Diversity Councils brittanyk@lehighvalleychamber.org
Hannah Stott................................484-668-0390 Manager, Diversity Councils hannahs@lehighvalleychamber.org
Sabrina Olivo..............................484-547-8970 Manager, Diversity Councils sabrinao@lehighvalleychamber.org
Chambers of Commerce
Allentown Area Chamber & Downtown Allentown Business Alliance
Brittney Ciardi ............................484-828-9765
Senior VP, Allentown Initiatives brittneyc@lehighvalleychamber.org
Emily Brosky ...............................484-226-6323 Manager, Allentown Initiatives emilyb@lehighvalleychamber.org
Liz Martin .....................................484-553-6834 Allentown Chamber Associate lizm@lehighvalleychamber.org
Bethlehem Chamber & Downtown Bethlehem Association
Tammy Wendling.......................610-739-1775 Senior VP, Bethlehem Initiatives tammyw@lehighvalleychamber.org
Ty Versocki....................................610-739-3385 Manager, Downtown Bethlehem Association tyv@lehighvalleychamber.org
Evelyn Caron.................................610-810-7841
Assistant Manager, Downtown Bethlehem Association evelync@lehighvalleychamber.org
Easton Area & Warren County Astrid Pena....................................484-264-6630
Manager, Easton Area Chamber & Warren County Council astridp@lehighvalleychamber.org
Affiliated Chambers (East Penn, Emmaus Main Street Partners, Hellertown-Lower Saucon, Greater Northern Lehigh, Southern Lehigh, Western Lehigh, Whitehall, Nazareth Area, Greater Northampton Area)
Jessica O’Donnell-Gower.......610-573-4010 Executive VP, Chambers of Commerce jessicao@lehighvalleychamber.org
Caitlin Hamlin-Myers...............610-739-1520
AVP, Affiliated Chambers, Easton & Warren County Initiatives caitlinh@lehighvalleychamber.org
Emily Sewilo..................................484-834-7868
Manager, Affiliated Chambers (GNLCC & NACC) emilys@lehighvalleychamber.org
Hayden Rinde ............................484-828-9777
AVP, Affiliated Chambers (EMSP, EPCC, SLCC, WACC & WLCC) haydenr@lehighvalleychamber.org
Chloe Krempasky .....................610-739-1273
Manager, Affiliated Chambers (EMSP, EPCC, SLCC, WACC & WLCC) chloek@lehighvalleychamber.org
Northern Tier (Carbon County and Pocono Area)
Kylie Adams-Weiss ..................484-548-4090
SVP, Carbon Chamber & Economic Development kyliea@lehighvalleychamber.org
Jared Soto .................................. 484-274-2080
Economic Development Specialist, CCEDC jsoto@carboncountychamber.org
Sarah Wallace...............................484-547-8551
Director, Pocono Chamber sarahw@lehighvalleychamber.org
Sierra LeFurgy..............................610-295-9047
Assistant Manager, Pocono Chamber sierral@lehighvalleychamber.org
Lindsey Dedics.............................484-280-3024 Coordinator, Pocono Chamber lindseyd@lehighvalleychamber.org
Accounting & Billing Department
Dawn Werkheiser.......................610-751-4980
Chief Financial Officer dawnw@lehighvalleychamber.org
Tina Marte.....................................610-739-5422 VP, Finance & Quality Processes tinam@lehighvalleychamber.org
Rose Caras.....................................610-739-1612 Finance & Database Manager rosec@lehighvalleychamber.org
CHAMBER BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Laurie Hackett Chair, The Chamber
We are nearing the close of another successful Chamber year, and the energy across our organization is at an all-time high! From our committees to our regional partnerships, we have all had the opportunity to see firsthand how deeply engaged our members are—and how committed you are to growing our businesses and strengthening our entire community!
One of the best examples of that collective energy is the upcoming Women’s Conference in June. Danielle Joseph and the Women's Business Council team are again making magic! The event will bring together hundreds of women at every stage of their careers—from emerging professionals to seasoned executives. It is more than a conference - it is a wonderful reminder of why we all belong to THIS Chamber and THIS community!
As Chair, I’ve also had the fun of visiting many of our chambers and committees throughout the year. What stands out
most is the spirit of collaboration that is popping everywhere. Organizations are partnering in new ways and there is a genuine sense that we are all working toward something bigger than ourselves.
Most notably was the recent Collaboration Conference, sponsored by the Nonprofit & Business Partners Council. Speakers were absolutely outstanding as together we worked throughout the year to float, flow and fly! This is what a strong Chamber looks like: not just a network, but an organization that is willing to look at fresh ideas and move them forward. Not just a calendar of events, but an uncanny collection of leaders on the move!
As we look ahead, I am both proud of what we’ve accomplished and excited for what’s to come. Thank you to everyone who contributes their time and passion to this organization. Together, we are building something truly special.
Chair, Laurie Hackett
Tony Iannelli, The Chamber, Vice Chair, Bret Ludlow, Liquid
Treasurer, Donna LoStocco, First Commonwealth FCU
Secretary, Marilyn Kelly-Cavotta, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
Counsel, Buddy Lesavoy, Lesavoy Butz & Seitz LLC
Imm. Past Chair, Tom Groves
Paul Anthony, IBEW 375
Krista Berardelli, Agentis Plumbing
Michael Butz, Alvin H. Butz, Inc.
Luis Campos, City of Easton
Lou Fromm, Fromm
John Hayes, New Tripoli Bank
Murtaza Jaffer, EBC Printing & Signs
Kristin Keenan, Keenan-Nagle Advertising
Andrew Lawler, Barry Isett & Associates
Mary Lisicky, Morgan Stanley
Sarah Finney-Miller, NAI Summit
Tom Stoudt, LV International Airport
Saturday, May 2
11am-4pm - 2026 ROOTED: An Allentown Health & Wellness Festival (Free Event)
11am-3pm - Catty Eats Fest 2026 (Free Event)
1-6pm - Bath Blooms, Brews and BBQ Festival (Free Event)
Tuesday, May 5
8:30-10am - Coffee & Community presented b the Women's Business Council
5-7pm - Fiesta Mix & Mingle at Heritage Hill (CCEDC May Happy Hour) (Free Event)
Wednesday, May 6
7:30-10:30am - Rise & Thrive Leadership Summit
Thursday, May 7
5-7pm - Somos Latinos Allentown presented by the Allentown Chamber and Hispanic Chamber (Free Event)
Saturday, May 9
5-8:30pm - Live in the Garden Week 1 (Free Event)
Tuesday, May 12
8-9:30am - Western Lehigh Municipal Update
11:30am-1pm - Understanding Site Selection in Our Region with Penn's Northeast & the CCEDC
5-7pm - Mix & Mingle presented by the LGBTQ Business Council (Free Event)
Wednesday, May 13
5-7pm - Three Chambers, One Fiesta: A Post-Cinco Networking Mixer
Thursday, May 14
8-10:30am - Lehigh Valley Transportation Forum
10:30am-12pm - From Waste to What's Next: A Lunch and Tour at Bethlehem Landfill
3-5pm - Blessed Trinity Lutheran Church Open House & Ribbon Cutting (Free Event)
5-7pm - Courtside Mixer at St. Luke's Sportsplex (Free Event)
Friday, May 15
11:45am-1pm - The Rest Revolution: Why Rest is a Leadership Skill presented by the Women's Business Council
Saturday, May 16
5-8:30pm - Live in the Garden Week 2 (Free Event)
Sunday, May 17
1-7pm - Fiesta on Hamilton (Free Event)
6-8pm - Music in the Park Concert Series May 2026: The Castaway Band (Free Event)
Monday, May 18
11am-5pm - Krajsa Cup Golf Classic
Wednesday, May 20
5-8pm - Annual Cornhole Tournament presented by the Young Professionals Council
5-7pm - Slices for Scholarships Mixer at Villa Grande
Thursday, May 21
5-7pm - Cetronia Ambulance Corp EMS Week Open House (Free Event)
Saturday, May 23
5-8:30pm - Live in the Garden Week 3 (Free Event)
Thursday, May 28
5-7:30pm - Bethlehem Chamber Annual Awards Reception
5-7pm - Ribbon Cutting & Open House for Heritage Point Group (Free Event)
Saturday, May 30
11am-5pm - Easton Street Eats Food Truck Festival (Free Event)
5-8:30pm - Live in the Garden Week 4 (Free Event)
Sunday, May 31
12-3pm - Paws at the Park (Free Event)
Wednesday, June 3
11:30am-1pm - Behind the Mold: A Smooth-On Facility Luncheon Tour
5-7:15pm - Treats & Trophies Award Ceremony
5-7pm - Muhlenberg Conference Services Open House (Free Event)
Thursday, June 4
8am-3:30pm - Lehigh Valley Women's Summit
4:30-6:30pm - Ribbon Cutting Open House and Mixer for Nationwide Disaster Restoration (Free Event)
Monday, May 18
Board of Governors Krajsa Cup Golf Classic
Brookside Country Club
Wednesday, May 27
Pocono Chamber Annual Golf Outing
Skytop Lodge
Monday, June 22
21st Annual EMSP Golf Classic
Green Pond Country Club
Thursday, June 25
Somos Allentown Golf Tourney & Fiesta
The Club at Twin Lakes
Monday, August 10
Bethlehem Chamber Walla Gazoo
Bethlehem Golf Club
Wednesday, September 16
Carbon Chamber Annual Sturm Cup
Jack Frost National Golf Club
Friday, September 18
Two Rivers Golf Outing
Riverview Country Club
Sponsorship opportunities are available!
To register or sponsor, contact Frank Facchiano at frankf@lehighvalleychamber.org
Accounting, Billing & Bookkeeping Services
Citrin Cooperman
Tyler Dixon 1800 JFK Boulevard, Floors 16 and 20 Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-545-4800
www.citrincooperman.com
Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations
Lisa Lake Creative
Lisa Lake 902 Hamiton Street, Suite 102 Allentown, PA 18101
610-972-1717
www.lisalake.com
Business Consultants, Developers & Incubators
LeTip of the Lehigh Valley
Ryan Blose 102 State Avenue Emmaus, PA 18049
570-977-6303
www.letiplehighvalley.com
Catering, Mobile Food Trucks, & Personal Chef
Sip Social
Randi Moore
Breinigsville, PA 18031
610-822-7477
www.sipsocialco.com/lehigh-valley
Cigars & Smoking Accessories
STOGEEZ LLC
Timothy Yonak 1912 Limeport Pike Coopersburg, PA 18036
484-860-0580
Coffee and Tea, Coffee Roasters, and Coffee shops
Blocker's Coffeehouse
Tammy Kurtz
333 Front Street
Catasaqua, PA 18032
610-443-0707
www.blockerscoffeehouse.com
Community Growth & Development
Cohesion Network, Inc.
Darian Colbert
125 North 3rd Street
Allentown, PA 18101
610-972-9762
www.cohesionnetwork.org
Computer Networking, Services, Consulting, Sales and Repairs
Valley Networks, Inc.
John Mattaboni Bethlehem, PA 18017
610-697-1181
www.valleynetworks.us
Construction
WS Design & Build
William Snyder
801 Stokes Mill Road Stroudsburg, PA 18360
570-872-9915
www.wsbuild.com
Dentists, Oral Surgeons & Orthodontists
Tencza & Pugliese Dental
Associates
Louis Tencza
427 Cattell Street Easton, PA 18042
610-258-4101 www.tenczadental.com
Disability Services
Miracle League of Northampton County
Robert Lammi
P. O. Box 3424 Palmer, PA 18043
610-252-1505
www.miracleleagueofnc.org
Educational & Community Services
Dom Community Services LLC
Dominique Dubuisson 1841 Route 209, Suite 204 Brodheadsville, PA 18322 570-801-7131 www.domcommunityservices.com
Electricians, Equipment & Supplies
ENS Electrical
Timothy Enslin 5215 Spring Ridge Drive East Macungie, PA 18062 484-789-6157 www.enselectrical.com
Employment Services, Screening & Staffing
ARMStaffing
Genevieve Liquori 4949 Liberty Lane, Suite 290 Allentown, PA 18106 610-947-0048 www.armstaffing.com
Financial Services
Heritage Point Group
David Richards 5100 West Tilghman Street Suite 211 Alllentown, PA 18104 610-530-7222 www.ameripriseadvisors.com
Fire Protection
Palmerton Municipal Fire Department
Jason Behler 508 5th Street Palmerton, PA 18071 610-826-5100 www.palmertonborough.com
Fitness, Gyms & Personal Training
OASIS: Community Well Being
Hub
Rachel Abott 33 West Walnut Street, Suite 200 Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-849-2463 www.jointheoasis.com
Unrivaled Nutrition & Training
Aquila Rico 1854 Leithsville Road Hellertown, PA 18055 610-214-2388 www.unrivaledones.com
Health & Wellness Products and Services
Sirona Family Healthcare
Gretchen Heery 1155 Interchange Road, Suite B Lehighton, PA 18235 570-225-8760 www.sironafhc.com
Human Resource Servies & Organizations
Fuller HR Solutions
Jenny Fuller 2217 Gap View Drive East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 570-460-7346
Information Services Technology & Cyber Security
ACE Technology Group
Mario Guarriello Easton, PA 18042 610-762-6328 www.acetechgroup.com
toxIQ Security LLC
Ken Robibero 504 City View Drive Nazareth, PA 18064 484-255-3000 www.toxiqsecurity.com
Insurance
Freedom Financial Benefit Advisors
Francis Ferrer 1101 Hamilton Street, Suite 203 Allentown, PA 18101 610-905-3007 www.ffbainsurance.com
Internet Services
Empire Fiber Internet
Colin Minster 34 South Main Street Prattsburgh, NY 14873 607-522-6982 www.empireaccess.com
Greenlight Networks
Kristina Groff 1777 East Henrietta Road Rochester, NY 14623 716-503-1810 www.greenlightnetworks.com
Jewelers
Lavish Everlasting Permanent Jewelry
Leanne Baum 43 North 7th Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 631-365-5552 www.lavisheverlastingjewelry.com
Manufacturing Services
EcoTech Marine 2675 Commerce Center Boulevard Bethlehem, PA 18015 610-954-8480 www.ecotechmarine.com
Marketing Consulting Services
J. Maria Dalmasso
Maria Dalmasso 1301 Tilghman Street Emmaus, PA 18049 919-623-0421 www.jmdalmasso.com
Pest Control
Bug King Pest Solutions
Jennifer Figured P. O. Box 545 Stroudsburg, PA 18360 570-575-4618 www.bugkingpest.com
Pharmacies & Pharmaceuticals
Coopersburg Community Pharmacy
Shailesh Patel 135 South Main Street
Coopersburg, PA 18036 610-282-0173
Plumbing
MYCO Mechanical, Inc.
Austin Dietrich 1 North Washington Street Telford, PA 18969 267-382-0267 www.mycomechanical.com
Real Estate Agents, Brokers and Other Services
Efreemah Faulkner KW Realty Group
Efreemah Faulkner 1703 Tacoma Court Suite F Allentown, PA 18109 908-391-9482
Melchor Realty
Emily Broski 111 Greenwich Street Belvidere, NJ 07823 908-475-2050 www.melchorrealty.com
Villa Grande Pizzeria & Family
Restaurant
Rinor Tominaj
225 West Northampton Street Bath, PA 18014
484-281-3634
www.villagpizza.com
Retail Sales
Room & Ward Vintage
Andrew Ward
2 North 7th Street, Suite 3
Allentown, PA 18101
484-767-3403
www.roomandwardvintage.com
Salons, Spas, Makeup & Massage Services
Gi Valentine Skin Therapist
Software Consultants & Design
K12 Systems, Inc.
Brenda Shahpari Two Windsor Plaza, Suite 314 7540
Windsor Drive Allentown, PA 18195
610-366-9540 www.k12system.com
Sports Teams & Facilities
Kids United
Alex Hirschberg 865 B Nazareth Pike Nazareth, PA 18064 201-452-6386 www.kidsunited.com/nazareth
Waste, Recycling & Hauling
Republic Services, Inc.
Randy Oxman
1200 North Irving Street
Allentown, PA 18109
484-354-5083
www.republicservices.com
Youth Development
JOSHWAY
David Robertson 913 Northampton Street Easton, PA 18042 610-674-0222 www.joshway.org
Restaurants, Bars & Cafes
Chicken Salad Chick
Ernest Greenford 942 Airport Center Allentown, PA 18109
Pomfret Club
Karen Hickey 33 South 4th Street Easton, PA 18042 610-258-7641
www.pomfret.club
Gina Maltese 2398 PA-611, Suite 102 com
Social Services
American Children and Homeless Association
Dominique Dubuisson 1841 Route 209, Suite 204
Brodheadsville, PA 8322
888-360-9347
www.americanchildrenhomelessassociation.org
Technology Group
acetechgroup.com
