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CHAMBER FOCUSES ON “ThinkShopBuy…LOCAL”

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Campaign highlights the many benefits of buying locally to promote commerce in the Greater West Chester area.

By Michael A. Plummer

The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce’s “ThinkShopBuy…LOCAL” initiative seeks to highlight the numerous financial, environmental, and community benefits to choosing local businesses.

“Small businesses make West Chester the remarkable place it is,” said Mark Yoder, President & CEO of the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce.

“Not only do these businesses create jobs and stimulate our local economy, many of them also make significant contributions to the com-

munity at large. Our focus with this campaign is to highlight those contributions and introduce consumers to all of the practical benefits that come along with buying local.”

The ThinkShopBuy… LOCAL campaign invites Greater West Chester residents to make one of their next three purchases from a local business, as a much larger percentage of their revenues are re-circulated in the local economy compared to online retailers and big box stores.

In addition to strengthening the local economy, buying local also helps to shape

the character of the Greater West Chester community, increase consumer choice and reduce your carbon footprint. A vibrant business community can also lighten the residential tax load.

For more information on the ThinkShopBuy...

LOCAL intiative, visit the Chamber’s website at www. greaterwestchester.com Michael A. Plummer is a senior student majoring in Communications at West Chester University and intern at the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce. 717-480-6699 | mikeplummer9@gmail.com

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Fred Beans Ford Lincoln of West Chester

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10 Grand Club benefits Chamber scholarships

for entrepreneurial high school students participating in the WCU Business Idea Competition In 2007, the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce established a 501(c)(3) Education Foundation in an effort to connect the Chamber and its member businesses to the students of the West Chester Area School District.

The GWCCC and it’s Education Foundation sponsor the WCU Business Idea Competition. The goal is to help students to pursue their entrepreneurial spirit while maintaining the Chamber’s mission to develop business leaders in the greater West Chester area. The culmination of the competition was the Annual Business Idea Pitch on April 17th, at which the top ideas from each track were presented live to a panel of judges and to the public. Congratulations to the High School Division winners, Alana Pappas and Julia Hirs of Bishop Shanahan High School.

Special thanks to our sponsors (Pietro’s Prime and My Benefit Advisor) and those who purchased tickets in support of the Chamber!

Congratulations to Leigh Timberman!

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The three R’s get a make-over

By Donna Foley

We all remember the three basic skills, or “R’s”, of education - reading, writing, and arithmetic. And while these skills are still important, preparing our youth today for career success tomorrow also includes readiness, relationships, and reflections.

“Soft” skills such as critical thinking/problem solving, oral & written communications, teamwork/collaboration, and professionalism/work ethic are in high demand.

Recent research, policy literature, and federal legislation all suggest that comprehensive work-based learning programs contain three key components; (1) the alignment of classroom and workplace learning, (2) application of academic, technical, and employability skills in a work setting, (3) and support from classroom or workplace mentors. High school job shadowing and internship experiences do just that. Calvin, a high school senior, had this to say after shadowing at a leading software application company, “This experience showed me that who you know may be more important than what you know.

Networking skills and hands on experience is what made

all of the speakers successful and, while school work is important in its own respect, those two things make or break it in employee selection.”

Classroom learning is full of soft skills development as students work in teams, give presentations, and solve mathematical problems. However, without meaningful work-based learning experiences, many students miss the connection or transference of these skills to the “real world”. Echoes of “why do we need to know this” or “when will we ever use this” permeate the classroom. Or, as Abigail, a junior who participated in job shadowing shared about her communication skills, “I learned how to stand out in an interview, and learned about different areas and different jobs in the hospital.” And Erica, also a high school junior, noted, “This experience opened many doors for me. Not only did it confirm that I want to go into the dental field, but it made me gain even more interest in all aspects of being part of the dental team in an office.”

Be it from Benjamin Franklin or Confucius, the quote, “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” holds true for our classroom (readiness) to workplace (relationship) and back to classroom (reflec-

tion) model.

Donna Foley is the High School Career Education Counselor for the West Chester Area School District (WCASD), and Co-Chairperson of the Workforce Advisory Council, a collaboration between the WCASD and the GWCC. Our goal is career readiness for all students, contributing to the vitality and sustainability of our region’s economy. For more information about job shadowing or internships, or to join the Council, contact Donna Foley at dfoley@wcasd.net.

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See full details of Chamber events at GreaterWestChester.com FREE Business Counseling Service Available to GWCCC Members Are You Too Busy Working IN Your Business to Work ON Your Business?

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SCORE mentors have the expertise to: Evaluate business opportunities; develop or update your business plan; create an effective marketing strategy including social media; improve sales; expand your business; optimize use of the Internet and create a dynamic web presence; manage and control expenses; project future revenues and expenses and establish realistic profit goals.

When: EVERY Monday in May and

June, 8:00 a.m. OR 9:00 a.m.

Where: Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce Vault, 137 N. High Street, West Chester Registration: Scheduling must be made directly with SCORE: 610-344-6910

Thursday, May 2, 2019

Sat. & Sun., May 18 & 19, 2019

Thursday, May 2, 2019

Friday, May 3, 2019

Monday, June 3, 2019

10:00am Ribbon Cutting / Grand Opening Ceremony at Compendium Boutique 134 E. Market Street, West Chester Free to attend.

5:00pm - 9:00pm SPRING Gallery Walk presented

by Sunset Hill Jewelers & Fine Arts Gallery Downtown West Chester Free to attend.

Monday, May 6, 2019

One-Night-Only Art Shows throughout Downtown West Chester, PA

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4:00pm Ribbon Cutting / Grand Opening Ceremony at Sterling Pig Public House 113 W. Market St., West Chester Free to attend.

FREE TO ATTEND | OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Enjoy FREE on-street metered parking, beginning at 5pm!

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10:30am - 7:00pm Quest for the Chamber Cup Golf Outing presented by Bryn Mawr Trust at Radley Run Country Club

Wednesday, June 12, 2019

7:30am - 9:30am 4:30pm - 6:00pm Sandler Training “The Psychology Nonprofit Discussion Series sponof the Sale: Why People Buy and sored by TD Bank Why They Don’t Buy From You” Greater West Chester Chamber of Wednesday, May 8, 2019 | Commerce, 137 N. High Street, West 7:30am - 9:30am Sandler Training “Grow Your Sales Chester Free to attend.

50%...in the Next 12 Months” Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce, 137 N. High Street, West Wednesday, June 26, 2019 Chester 5:30pm - 7:30pm Free to attend.

Women’s Executive Roundtable sponsored by Miles Financial ManWednesday, May 15, 2019 agement, Inc. 11:45am - 1:00pm Faunbrook Bed & Breakfast, West Business Owners In The Know sponsored by WCU Chester 2012 Carter Dr., West Chester

Friday, May 17, 2019 DowntownWestChester.com

10am-2pm & 2pm-6pm Tough Mudder - VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Plantation Field, Coatesville Free to attend.

7:45am - 9:00am State of Education Update sponsored by WCU Radley Run Country Club, West Chester

Friday, June 28, 2019

Deadline - Advertising Opportunity - Supplement your listing in the Membership Directory with your ad

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Customer Retention – Why Is That So Important?

The best way to increase business is to get new customers, right? That is short sighted thinking.

By Barbara Casey

additional $200K in profit per year!

It is 60-80% less expenWhat is the annual value of a customer? Assume for sive to spend your marketevery customer that comes ing dollars on getting your existing customers in more in, you make $10 off that sale. If that customer comes often than to chase those into your business 8 times new customers. Don’t per year, you’ve made $80. abandon the search for new What would the impact be customers completely, but you will get see a higher for your business if you marketing ROI if you pay got that customer to come attention to those who in 12 times? Easy math, right? You’d make $120 per already know and love you. customer. That’s a $40 per If you’re a restaurant, for customer difference. Now, instance, research suggests it takes 4 visits before a cusstick with me here…multomer becomes a “regular.” tiply that times a database of 5,000. That could be an The goal, then is to make

as many of your customers “regulars,” right?

Next, ask yourself, “What’s the most effective way to reach/engage those loyal customers?”

Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.), email marketing (MailChimp, Constant Contact), advertising in newspapers/magazines and direct mailing of postcards are more traditional but effective forms of outreach (depending on your target market). Digital trends in conjunction with the increase in the use of mobile

devices have opened the door to new opportunities and have established themselves as excellent options for ROI, such as SMS marketing (short message service marketing via text messages) and digital ads (Facebook Ads Manager and Google Ads). According to emarketer.com, US adults spent an average of 3 hours, 35 minutes per day on mobile devices in 2018, an annual increase of more than 11 minutes. By 2019, mobile will surpass TV as the medium attracting the most minutes in the US.

Today, it’s important to reach your customers on their preferred platforms – and that may mean via multiple channels -- to increase engagement, drive repeat business and deliver profits.

Barbara Casey, CEO of Mobile High 5, a Malvern-

based Full-Service Marketing Firm focused 100% on the Mobile Platform. We provide digital solutions to engage and retain customers through a combination of SMS marketing and technology. 484-325-5725. | www.mobilehigh5.com

Outreach Program Helping to Prevent/End Homelessness in Chester County

By Robin Meixner

Homelessness Initiative.

Melissa’s family has suffered Friends Association Case Man- housing instability for the past five years, staying on relatives couches ager, Olivia, has been working and not having a place to call with Melissa, her husband and two children in the Outreach Pro- home. The family faced complex gram. Our Outreach to Homeless issues that lay at the root of their Families program helps families homelessness; mental health, with children, like Melissa’s who substance abuse and childhood are experiencing homelessness trauma. They overcame these but who cannot enter the homebarriers to become stably housed less shelter system due to capacity in Malvern. Melissa, who was unissues. This program began as a employed began working at Giant and reached her goal of becoming direct response to a community need identified through the Ches- a medical assistant and landed her ter County Decade to Doorways: dream job in a doctor’s office. You 10 Year Plan to Prevent and End can see the ripple effect that safe,

stable, affordable housing has on educational outcomes, health, our economy and our communities.

Melissa sums it up nicely, “I’m willing to do the work. I understand my choices have landed me here. I hadn’t intended to be a single parent. I’m not looking for handouts, but sometimes when I’m juggling all of these things, I need some help.”

A recurring theme among parents seeking entry into our Emergency Family Shelter and Homeless Prevention Program is how hard they worked to avoid becoming homeless. By the time

they reach our doors, most of our clients have tried everything to provide stable housing for their children. They’ve borrowed money for rent, taken second jobs, and slept on couches in relative’s homes. For some it is a matter of pride and some are fearful due to the way shelters are portrayed on TV and movies.

Friends Association addresses the needs of a wide range of families, from those who have become homeless to those who only need rental assistance for a limited time. Our ultimate goal is that families will find permanent

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housing and never have to re-enter an emergency shelter.

Robin Meixner, Director of Development at Friends Association for Care and Protection of Children, promoting the independence of families with children by providing shelter, programs and services that prevent and end homelessness in Chester County. In 2018, Friends Association saved over 120 families and 270 children from homelessness.

Volunteer, donate or learn more at friendsassoc.org. r.meixner@ friendsassoc.org | 610-431-3598, ext. 204

The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce, located in the heart of Chester County, PA is a membership based not-for-profit organization providing resources, advocacy and educational opportunities to help local businesses and entrepreneurs build relationships, promote their business, grow their network, address their most serious business challenges and become an integral part of the community.

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New Grads: Give Yourself Credit

By Matt Davis

With the beginning of May comes not only Mother’s Day but the emergence of hundreds of thousands of newly minted college grads from the safety of alma mater out into the wild, working world. Some of these college grads will be giving their moms the bittersweet Mother’s Day gift of returning to live at home.

Many of them will soon begin to see bills from their student loans. Almost all of them are going to have to find a job. What better time to talk about credit, than now?

That may seem like a pretty huge non sequitur, but what few college

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students and college grads realize is that credit lies in the background tying these three (and quite a few more) things together. Landlords run credit; student loans affect credit- especially if you miss your repayment notices; and potential employers, depending on your chosen line of business, run credit.

It really takes just a couple of things to insure that these credit checks are mere steps along the process and not roadblocks to you.

First off - establish credit.

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This last bit is important.

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debt in the process. If you use your card on things you’re already paying cash for, you’re never without the funds to pay it off. And the second thing? Pay on time.

Matt Davis is Market Leader of the West Chester Branch of BB&T, specializing in small business and retail banking - from advice on day-to-day operations to financing the next step in your expansion. BB&T - All We See Is You. MGDavis@ BBandT.com | 484-8814016 | BBT.com

Charles A. Melton Center -

Celebrating Our Next 100 Years The mission of the historic Charles A. Melton Arts and Education Center is to contribute to the quality of life for all people of the greater West Chester community by continuing its long commitment of providing educational, recreational, cultural and civic services. In 1917, Dr. Leslie Pinckney Hill, President of Cheyney State Teacher’s College (now Cheyney University), envisioned a community-based institution that helped address the unmet needs of citizens who were traditionally marginalized by, and disenfranchised from, society based on their economic status, gender, or race.

The guiding principle of Dr. Hill’s visionary idea was to foster and promote a greater understanding among, and cooperation between, all citizens through education. On August 3, 1918, Dr. Hill’s vision became a reality with the official adoption of the West Chester Community Center’s articles of incorporation. In 1934, the “Center Committee” broke ground in the heart of the West Chester borough, and a new building was constructed at 501 E. Miner Street.

Charles A. Melton was a leading com-

munity activist and executive director of the West Chester Community Center from 1966 to 1980. Mr. Melton was a teacher, coach, counselor, mentor, and friend to many young people. Mr. Melton helped shape and led the region’s black community, and in 1977 received the distinguished Service Award from Cheyney University. On August 14, 2004, the West Chester Community Center was renamed the Charles A. Melton Arts and Education Center to honor and pay tribute to the invaluable contributions of Mr. Melton to the community.

As we begin our next 100 years, the Melton Center continues to provide a variety of educational, cultural, and recreational programming to support youth and adults from all socioeconomic backgrounds.

Summer 2019 Activities include: Summer Basketball League Kick-Off (June 16th); Craft Beer Festival (June 22nd); Summer STEAM Camp (July 8th); “Mud Row” at Peoples Light Theatre (July 26th); Community Day (August 18th); and 5th Annual Gala on October 12th! For more info, visit www.meltoncenter.org.

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Think, Shop, Buy Local Art

Chester County is a really big county. It’s a really big county filled with lots of fabulous art created by talented local artists.

By Karen Cavin What kind of art is made in Chester County? We have local jewelers who make glass beads, who work in sterling silver or gold and gemstones. We have local glass blowers as well as fused glass craftsmen.

We have clay artists who create functional pottery as well as tiles and wall art. We have furniture makers who utilize local wood. We have weavers, silk painters, and needle artists. You can find leather workers who craft belts and handbags. We have sculptors who work in a wide variety of mediums such as steel, clay, copper, marble and stone. And of course there are painters, watercolorists, printmakers, photographers and mixed media artists.

How can you see all this great art? The month of May marks two big art events in Chester County. On Friday, May 3rd, the art galleries in West Chester open their doors for Spring Gallery Walk presented

by Sunset Hill Jewelers & Fines Arts Gallery, a highly anticipated evening art stroll around West Chester. In addition to the galleries, enjoy 25 one-night-only pop-up art shows at local businesses throughout

downtown West Chester. A great opportunity to see and buy a variety of local art.

Then, the weekend of May 18th and 19th, 62 art studios will be open with a total of 143 artists displaying their art for sale at the 9th Annual Chester County Studio Tour. It’s a huge tour throughout Chester County; if you can make it to more than 10 studios, you are doing well. Enjoy and support the great artistic talent in our community.

When you buy local art, you support local artists and galleries, and every dollar stays right here in Chester County. Local artists live in our community and purchase goods at local businesses just like you and me. Your support of local artist helps the local economy. Why would you want shop anywhere else?

Think, Shop, Buy Local Art! Karen Cavin of The 5 Senses, featuring North American Handmade Functional Art & Gifts, with over 125 artists, 25 of those artists being local to the area and another 5 from Pennsylvania. 133 West Market Street, West Chester, PA 19380 | www. the5senses.comaef

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Chestnut Street Garage Saturday, June 1, 2019 7-11pm Live Music, Buffet, Beer and Wine, and Rooftop Martini

MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT BY Josh K and the Sons of Thunder DINNER COMPLIMENTS OF

Limoncello APPETIZERS & DESSERTS COMPLIMENTS OF PANORAMA SPONSORS Blue Dog Printing Brandywine Valley Heating & Air Conditioning Pennoni Associates

“Taste of West Chester” featuring John Serock Catering and various downtown restaurants and bakeries HONORARY CHAIRPERSONS

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Take advantage of GWCC’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program.

It’s easy for your business to receive generous state tax credits by participating in the Chamber’s Education Foundation EITC Program! Your company’s contribution will directly benefit students in need of financial assistance at seven Chamber member schools in the greater West Chester area.

Make this valuable investment in your community.

Contact the Chamber office today!

For more information and to purchase tickets:

www.WCDF.org.

For questions contact the Chester County Community Foundation at 610-696-0501.

The West Chester Downtown Foundation and Up on the Roof are charitable funds of the Chester County Community Foundation.

A copy of the official registration and financial information for the Chester County Community Foundation may be obtained by calling the PA Dept of State at 1-800-732-0999 (toll-free in PA.) Registration does not imply endorsement. EIN 23-2773822.

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The Chamber Welcomes NEW MEMBERS Advanced Medical Homecare Supplies, Inc.

D&B Elite Construction Group

Automotive Metal Works, LLC

www.EclatChocolate.com Food Services

www.PadulaMedia.com Video/Audio Production

www.TacoMar.com Restaurant/Cafe

Edward Jones Investments / Brad Abel

Penn’s Table Restaurant

The Training Room of Garnet Valley

www.AdvancedMedicalPA.com Health Services & Products

www.AutomotiveMetalWorks.com Automotive-Body Repair

Balustrade Creative

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Ciocca Chevrolet of West Chester

www.DandBElite.com Construction

Eclat Chocolate

Brad.Abel@EdwardJones.com Financial Services

West Chester Elks Lodge #853

www.CioccaChevroletWestChester.com Automotive-Dealers

www.Elks.org/Lodges Not-For-Profit Organization

Compendium boutique

Lice Lifters of Chadds Ford

www.ShopCompendium.com Women’s Apparel

Custer’s Landscaping & Outdoor Design www.CustersLandscaping.com Lawn Service

My Salon Suite

www.MySalonSuite.com Beauty Services

Padula Media

www.PennsTableRestaurant.com Restaurant/Cafe

Playa Bowls

22 S. High Street, West Chester Restaurant/Cafe

Saucey’s Pizza

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Monarch Staffing

SHIFT Management Consulting

www.MonarchStaffing.com Employment Services

Sterling Pig Public House www.SterlingPig.com Restaurant/Cafe

Taco Mar

www.TheTrainingRoomPT.com Physical Therapy

West Chester Free Ride www.WCFreeRide.com Transportation

West Chester Views

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Four Ways to Improve your Health while at Work

By Leigh Tobin

periodically. It will help manage stress and provide much needed oxygen to help you Summer is almost here and the last thing think more clearly. you want to do it sit at your desk and stare Get away for lunch.

Don’t sit at your desk for lunch, get out at a computer for eight hours. Here are and walk around. Try a café a little further four suggestions for quenching the summer doldrums, getting more productive and away, sneak in a quick work out during your break, or enjoy a walk with a colleague; improving your health. the key is to move and get oxygen moving Stand up. through your body. Walking helps prevent Standing up and moving around is one and/or manage many diseases and condiof the best things you can do for yourself.

Among the many benefits of standing–and tions, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes walking– is the improvement of your circu- and high blood pressure. It also improves lation, bone integrity and skeletal develop- your mood and strengthens your bones.

Leigh Tobin is a Marketing Specialist ment. for the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, a Drink water.

501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, which is It is recommended that people drink a half-gallon to a gallon of water every day. an association of eight branches that offer Drinking water increases brain power and life-changing programs for Chester County residents. Check out all the Y has to offer provides energy, promotes healthy weight at the Oscar Lasko YMCA, 1 E. Chestnut management and weight loss and flushes out toxins to name just a few of the benefits. Street or the West Chester Area YMCA, 605 Breathe.

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