The Exchange January - February 2019 UPV Chamber Board of Directors Board Chair Peter Rosenquist US Tape Company
Treasurer Scott Orzehoski QNB Bank
1st Vice Chair Kim Detwiler UNIVEST-Banking, Insurance, Investments
Secretary Kim Licata Harleysville Bank
2nd Vice Chair David DiMattio Montgomery County Community College
Alexis McGloin Upper Perkiomen School District Anton Ringenary Minuteman Press of Quakertown Carol Obando-Derstine PPL Chris Milligan Blommer Chocolate Company Dave Czarnecki 215Secure/CzarStar Security Dennis Pfleiger St. Luke's University Health Network Quakertown Campus Doug Delp The Delp Group, Inc. Ed Buchinski The Grand Theater Frank Falk Falk Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc.
President Luanne B. Stauffer UPV Chamber
Joseph Procak Real Estate Appraiser Joshua Lampe Weyerbacher Brewing Co., Inc. Mark Devey Perkiomen School Michael Tannous Upper Perkiomen Valley YMCA Michelle Forsell Norris McLaughlin | P.A.
New Members Leanne Marie Photography in Pennsburg is a natural light, on-location photographer. She specializes in families, newborns, portraits, weddings, headshots and events by capturing and creating high quality images for you to admire, display and share. If you are looking to get updated images, look no further. Chamber Representative: Leanne Engle, 610.568.6491, McSurdy and Pavlow Orthodontics: The Smile Specialists in Gilbertsville | Collegeville specializing in braces and Invisalign for children, teens and adults. Chamber Representative: Jackie Stong, 610.489.6032, www.drmcsurdy.com
Red Hill Christian School in Red Hill supports families in the education and nurture of their children. We serve people by providing an educational setting where children are taught with excellence, in a safe, secure, and loving environment from a Biblically-centered viewpoint. Chamber Representative: Erin Decker, 215.679.6613, www.redhillchristianschool.org
RE/MAX 440 in Pennsburg is a Realtor and Associate Broker serving peoples' real estate needs since 1999. Whether looking to buy, sell, rent or simply have a question that needs an answer, I'm never too busy to help. Chamber Representative: Anthony Noland, 215.679.9797, www.anthonynoland.com
Robert McCarty, Jr. Valley Lock & Door Roxanne Klein Knoll, Inc. Trevor Smith Smith Property Group, LLC William Gillespie, Jr. Gillespie Electric, Inc.
UPVCC Calendar (see page 4 for more information) Legislative Affairs Series Luncheon Thursday, January 31 The Loft at Sweet Water Country Club
DISC Training Tuesday, February 12 UPSD Education Center
February Luncheon Thursday, February 21 Spinnerstown Hotel
The Upper Perkiomen Valley Street Map & Resource Guide is now available! We’re delighted to announce the release of the first map of the Upper Perkiomen Valley in nearly twenty years. With easy access to GPS, it may seem surprising that we frequently have visitors and residents stop in the UPV Chamber office asking for a printed local map; but it was those requests that inspired the project. In addition to featuring new roads, points of interest, parks and schools, this new map provides high profile advertising for members. Copies are being distributed to advertisers and local schools. Stop by the UPV Chamber for your personal copy. View the online map from www.upvchamber.org under Explore Our Area > UPV Map. Thank you to all our participating advertisers who helped make this project a success and Atlantic Communications Group! We hope you enjoy the online version.
Recap of Events Evening with the Chamber / LinkedIn Seminar / November Happy Hour
Evening with the Chamber Upper Perkiomen Valley YMCA | October 30, 2018 Participating Establishments: Bear Creek Mountain Resort & Conference Center Jamison Publick House M&J Gourmet Main Line Wine Events Pizza Como PC Pub Samuel Adams Pennsylvania Brewery
Stan Rothenberger, John Membrino, Jade Membrino, Chelsea Kucharski, Donna Falk
Platinum Sponsor
Single Prop Rum | Faber Spinnerstown Hotel, Inc. Tosco’s Brick Oven Pizza & Restaurant Tosco’s Italian Delight Tosco’s Pub & Grill Wetlands Bar & Restaurant Weyerbacher Brewing Co.
Chris Burgess, Melissa Siegfried
Gold Sponsor
Explore What’s Left of the Free LinkedIn Seminar Presented by Kristin Kane Ford of Kane Partners Social Media
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Silver Sponsors
Thank You to: Big Laughs Photo Booth LLC Extreme Sound Professionals In The Mix Light and Sound LLC
for providing entertainment
Justin Iman, Brianna Bucklin, Tina Thomas, Danielle Kates, Dan Peterson, Dave Iman, Kris Iman, Kevin Serafin, Dave Czarnecki
Tasting Glass Sponsor
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Spirit Pull Sponsor
November Happy Hour with Upper Bucks Chamber of Commerce Spinnerstown Hotel | November 8, 2018 The UPV and Upper Bucks Chamber of Commerce joined together for a fun evening at the Spinnerstown Hotel. Autumn snacks and drinks complemented the networking and conversation amongst members from both chambers.
Scott Engle, Holly Goodwin, Chuck Hotter
Seminar Sponsor
Tasting Plate Sponsor
Bryan Nester, Cyndi Miller
Happy Hour Sponsors
Recap of Events Business & Education Breakfast / Holiday Happy Hour
Business & Education Breakfast Western Montgomery Career & Technology Center | November 14, 2018 The morning began with two musical selections performed by the UP High School Uptones. Following a delicious breakfast prepared by the culinary students, presenters spoke about changes in education and shared creative ways that businesses can make a difference by partnering with students and teachers. Presenters included the Upper Perkiomen High School, Perkiomen School, Montco Works – Montgomery County Intermediate Unit, Western Montgomery Career & Technology Center, PerkUp, The Open Link and Montgomery County Community College.
Chris Moritzen, Dan Chominski, Rachel Hetzel
Adam Zambanini, Barbara Mueller, Dalton Heacock, Khian Hamman
Andy Pistoria, Liz Peters
Sponsors
Holiday Happy Hour Pizza Como PC Pub | December 6, 2018 Congratulations to Danielle Kates, Design Intervention by Danielle, LLC and Cyndi Miller, Advent Security Corporation winners of the door prizes donated by Pennsburg Ace Hardware.
Bob McCarty, Jen McCarty, Danielle Kates, Joe Procak
Bill Hurst, Cynthia Smith
Zach Collis, Rebecca Boyd, Jake Henschel
Tina Thomas, Cyndi Miller, Morgan Moore, Steve Thomas, Rande Tressler
Scott Engle, Shane Smith
Danielle Kates, Cyndi Miller
Happy Hour Sponsors
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Calendar of Events 1.31 Legislative Affairs Series Luncheon Featuring Montgomery County Commissioners Thursday, January 31, 12-1:30pm The Loft at Sweet Water Country Club 2554 Geryville Pike, Pennsburg Series Sponsors: Gillespie Electric, Inc., PPL Sponsors: Falk Funeral Homes and Crematory, Inc., Good Shepherd Physical Therapy, Perkiomen School, QNB Bank
2.12 DiSC® Training Seminar Presented by Ken Byler, Higher Ground Consulting Group Tuesday, February 12, 8:30am-12:30pm Upper Perkiomen School District—Education Center 2229 E Buck Rd., Pennsburg Sponsor: Walmart Supercenter
2.21 February Luncheon Thursday, February 21, 12-1:30pm Spinnerstown Hotel, Inc. 2195 Spinnerstown Rd., Spinnerstown Sponsors: Frederick Living, Harleysville Bank, Upper Perk Physical Therapy & Sports Rehab, (1 Sponsorship available)
3.12 Instagram Seminar Presented by Kristin Kane Ford of Kane Partners Social Media Tuesday, March 12, 8:30-10:30am UPVCC 300 Main St., East Greenville Sponsor: Walmart Supercenter
4.2 Staff Appreciation Luncheon Tuesday, April 2, 11:30am-1:30pm Green Lane Fire Company 214 Main St., Green Lane Catered by: Sodexo-Perkiomen School Spotlight Sponsors: Red Hill Dental Office, Town and Country Newspaper, Upper Perk Chiropractic Center / The Center for Nutrition and Wellness Gold Sponsor: QNB Bank Silver Sponsor: Pennsburg Ace Hardware Door Prize Sponsor: Gillespie Electric, Inc.
4.30 Community & Business Expo Tuesday, April 30, 2:30-6:30pm Upper Perkiomen Valley YMCA 1399 Quakertown Rd., Pennsburg Platinum Sponsor: PPL Gold Sponsor: St. Luke's University Health Network Quakertown Campus Job Fair Sponsor: Gillespie Electric, Inc. Silver Sponsors: Bear Creek Mountain Resort & Conference Center, Family Caregivers Network, Inc., Frederick Living, Grand View Health, QNB Bank Shredding Sponsor: 215Secure/CzarStar Security (see insert for more information)
5.9 May Happy Hour with Indian Valley Chamber of Commerce Thursday, May 9, 5-6:30pm Arbour Square of Harleysville 695 Main St., Harleysville Sponsors: 215Secure/CzarStar Security, Advent Security Corporation, Perkiomen Valley Printing, Inc., Pro PDR, Inc. Paintless Dent Repair, QNB Bank, Valley Lock & Door
3.14 March Happy Hour Thursday, March 14, 5-6:30pm Bear Creek Mountain Resort & Conference Center 101 Doe Mountain Ln., Macungie Sponsors: 215Secure/CzarStar Security, Advent Security Corporation, Perkiomen Valley Printing, Inc., Pro PDR, Inc. Paintless Dent Repair, QNB Bank, Valley Lock & Door
3.21 March Luncheon Thursday, March 21, 12-1:30pm Pizza Como PC Pub 468 Pottstown Ave., Pennsburg Sponsors: The Barndt Agency, Inc., Family Caregivers Network, Inc., Tri County Area Federal Credit Union, (1 Sponsorship available)
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May Legislative Affairs Series Luncheon Featuring Pennsylvania Legislators Date & Location TBD Series Sponsors: Gillespie Electric, Inc., PPL Sponsors: Pennsburg Ace Hardware, Grand View Health (1 Sponsorship available)
6.13 Community & Commerce Breakfast Thursday, June 13, 7:30-9am Perkiomen School 200 Seminary St., Pennsburg Spotlight Sponsors: Gillespie Electric, Inc., QNB Bank, UNIVEST-Banking, Insurance, Investments, Upper Perkiomen Valley YMCA, Walmart Supercenter,
Calendar of Events 8.16 August Legislative Affairs Series Breakfast Featuring Federal Legislators Friday, August 16, 8-9:30am Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center 105 Seminary St., Pennsburg Series Sponsors: Gillespie Electric, Inc., PPL Sponsors: The H&K Group, Montgomery County Community College (1 Sponsorship available)
9.19 Clambake Thursday, September 19, 5-8:30pm Butter Valley Golf Course 3243 Gehman Rd., Barto Sponsors: Edwards Business Systems, Lechner and Stauffer, Inc., Perkiomen School (1 Sponsorship available)
9.26 Red, White & Brew Networking 9.19 Annual Golf Outing Thursday, September 19, 11am-5pm Butter Valley Golf Course 3243 Gehman Rd., Barto Premier Sponsor: QNB Bank
Thursday, September 26, 5-6:30pm Country Creek Winery 133 Cressman Rd., Telford Sponsors: (Sponsorships available)
DiSC® Training: Making the Most of Workplace Relationships Tuesday, February 12 | 8:30am–12:30pm Upper Perkiomen School District Ed Center Seminar presented by Ken Byler, Higher Ground Consulting Group, LLC During this interactive event, participants will: • Learn about the DiSC® model and the Everything DiSC® Workplace Map • Identify your style and explore the priorities that drive you during your workday • Discover your reactions to different DiSC® styles • Learn how to bridge differences using DiSC® $50 per person. Pre-register at bit.ly/disc2019 by February 1 to complete an online assessment prior to the event.
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UPVCC News & Notes Happy New Year! We appreciate your support in 2018 and look forward to working with you as we step into the New Year. This issue of The Chamber Exchange was designed to help you make the most of your UPV Chamber membership with an overview of the 2019 schedule and marketing prospects. As you read the newsletter, look for ways to connect with potential clients, improve a skill set, market your business to members and take advantage of Chamber networking to build relationships. I’ve noted a few highlights below:
The 2019 schedule includes three functions sponsored by the Legislative Affairs Council, each featuring a different level of government representation. The UPV Chamber doesn’t endorse candidates or lobby for legislation but we cultivate relationships with our elected officials by inviting them to events in January, May and August. We begin at The Loft at Sweet Water with the Montgomery County Commissioners for our January luncheon.
Two engaging seminar presenters are returning in February and March: Ken Byler, Making the Most of Workplace Relationships – DiSC training; and Kristin Kane, Instagram for Business.
With Explore Local Business as the theme, the Community & Business Expo takes on several new components including a career fair for high school students, a job fair for participating businesses, food trucks and separate seating for eating. We encourage businesses to demo new products, display items for sale, recruit employees for open positions and get creative with their expo displays. (Registration info enclosed.)
The best way to make the most of your membership is to get involved. If you want more information about any event, activity or committee, give us a call and we’ll help you prioritize your involvement.
Before closing, we should send off 2018 with a round of applause for publishing the first community map in twenty years, completing the largest multi-municipal, gateway and wayfinding sign program in the Commonwealth and for the highest overall event attendance records in three years. As we wrapped up 2018, the UPV Chamber Board elected directors for 2019-2021 terms and officers for 2019 (below), in addition to approving a budget for 2019. Help us welcome new board member, Michelle Forsell. We move confidently into a new year after board workshop discussions that included ideas for engaging members, increasing referrals, adding value to events and mixing up venues. This newsletter reflects many of those ideas so let us know what you think. And finally, we thank The Globe Inn for hosting the UPV Chamber annual meeting and treating the Board to an early morning breakfast. All the best in 2019!
2019 Board Announced
Welcome New Board Member
At the annual meeting on Wednesday, December 5, the Upper Perkiomen Valley Chamber Board accepted the slate of Officers and Directors submitted by the Board Development Committee and adopted the balanced budget proposed by the Finance Committee for 2019. 2019 Officers Chair of the Board Peter Rosenquist US Tape Company
Treasurer Scott Orzehoski QNB Bank
1st Vice Chair Kim Detwiler UNIVEST-Banking, Insurance, Investments
Secretary Kim Licata Harleysville Bank
2nd Vice Chair David DiMattio Montgomery County Community College
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Immediate Past Chair Doug Delp The Delp Group, Inc.
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President Luanne B. Stauffer UPV Chamber
Michelle M. Forsell of Norris McLaughlin | P.A. focuses her practice primarily on estate planning and administration, and municipal law. Michelle represents clients in all aspects of estate planning, including the preparation of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health care directives, and careful analysis to minimize the tax liabilities resulting from such planning.
Renewals & UPVCC Staff Member Renewals The following members recently celebrated a membership anniversary and renewed their investment in the UPV Chamber Black Sea Jewelers Butter Valley Golf Course Conceptual CAD, LLC Good Shepherd Physical Therapy The International Institute for Behavioral Development MATHESON NexZest, Inc.-Upper Perk
Smith Property Group, LLC Sodexo - Perkiomen School Kathy Clancy State Farm Insurance Upper Perkiomen Community Thrift Shop Walmart Supercenter Western Montgomery Career & Technology Center XPO Business Equipment
The following members have generously donated to PerkUp Bless Precision Tool, Inc. Hereford Township PPL St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Stauffer Glove & Safety UNIVEST-Banking, Insurance, Investments Verizon
UPVCC Staff Luanne B. Stauffer lbstauffer@upvchamber.org
President
Michele Rodenberger Accounts Manager
mrodenberger@upvchamber.org
Kasey Schultz Event & Marketing Director
schultzk@upvchamber.org
Michele Fillippo PerkUp Project Coordinator
Leanne Engle Communications Director
mfillippo@upvchamber.org lengle@upvchamber.org
Allison Louis Membership Development
Karen Schultz Volunteer
alouis@upvchamber.org kschultz@upvchamber.org
Inclement Weather Policy UPV Chamber meetings and events will be cancelled if the UPSD cancels school. If the school day opening is delayed, afternoon meetings and events will be held as scheduled.
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PerkUp “Pathways to Success” 2019 Business Tours for High School Students The Pathways to Success Program is a PerkUp education initiative that introduces high school students to career opportunities. One component of the program includes tours of local businesses. The tours include an overview of the business with a focus on the different types of jobs, employment expectations, benefits, career ladder considerations and education/training requirements for different positions. This valuable experience provides firsthand exposure to career possibilities in various business sectors. Students are encouraged to research the businesses beforehand and prepare questions for the visit. In addition to learning about the local job market, students have learned about the diversity of businesses in their community. For example, many were surprised to learn that several local companies import and export internationally, while others serve a targeted market. The facility tours began as a pilot program five years ago with approximately twenty students. Last year, the Pathways to Success program, sponsored by Verizon, included over 250 students touring fourteen businesses: Artisan Display, Inc., Bless Precision Tool, Inc., Blommer Chocolate Company, Bracalente Manufacturing Group, Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network, Knoll Inc., Midgard Inc., Perkiomen Animal Hospital, QNB Bank, Shea+Latone Inc., St. Luke’s University Health Network - Quakertown Campus, Stauffer Glove & Safety, US Tape Company, and Walmart Supercenter. If you are interested in being a part of this growing program by hosting a tour in 2019, please contact PerkUp Project Coordinator, Michele Fillippo, at the Chamber office.
Pictured left to right: Michele Fillippo, UPV Chamber/PerkUp Corporation; Rep. Justin Simmons, 131st District, Frank Buzydlowski, Director of PA Government Relations for Verizon; Sen. Bob Mensch, 24th District; Rep. Marcy Toepel, 147th District; Luanne B. Stauffer, UPV Chamber/PerkUp Corporation.
Exhibitor Information
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Private exhibitor hospitality booth with complimentary snacks, coffee and water from 2:30-5:30pm
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Gym Storage Doorway
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Raffle Booth
PerkUp
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8’ high pipe & drape backdrop with 3’ high side rails 6’ skirted table (note: chairs will be available) Trash can at booth Exhibitor identification sign and name badge Listing in program: address and phone number Lunch for two individuals served from 12-2pm Additional lunches are available for $15 each (please add to registration if needed)
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Expo Registration includes the following:
Please Note the Following:
Job Fair Section
Don’t forget to decorate your booth at the event! The most creative representation of the “Explore Local Business” theme wins a free booth for next year!
Exhibit space is assigned on a first-come, firstserved basis. Payment in full must accompany registration form Access to 110-volt electrical outlet is only available for perimeter/wall exhibits There are additional charges for end of aisle and prime spaces, electrical outlets, extra tables and extra lunches Exhibitors are encouraged to hold individual raffles/ drawings. Sales at exhibitor booths by members only, and must be pre-approved by the Chamber Exhibitors must not break down until 6:30pm Only UPV Chamber members are eligible to win the booth decorating contest All displays must fit in the booth space. Booth dimensions and/or location may not be altered without prior approval from the Chamber
Community & Business Expo Tuesday, April 30, 2019 Upper Perkiomen Valley YMCA 1399 Quakertown Road, Pennsburg Open to Public 2:30-6:30pm
Premier Sponsor
The Largest Expo Serving the Greater Upper Perkiomen Valley
Event Sponsorship Opportunities Still Available
Opportunity to participate in Job Fair at no additional cost Two complimentary lunches Prominent signage at booth Business logo in the event program Business logo hyperlinked on event page of the Chamber website Business logo in The Exchange newsletter Shared recognition on Facebook and LinkedIn
Program Advertising Market your business to all Expo exhibitors and guests by taking advantage of this opportunity to advertise your product and/or service to existing clients and potential customers. (Ads are printed in black & white) Back Cover ........................... 4.5”w x 7.5”h Inside Front Cover ................ 4.5”w x 7.5”h Inside Back Cover ................ 4.5”w x 7.5”h Full Page .............................. 4.5”w x 7.5”h Half Page .............................. 4.5”w x 3.5”h Coupon Insert ....................... 4.5”w x 2”h Business Card Sized ............ 3.5”w x 2”h
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$500 $250 $250 $100 $60 $50 $40
All ads must be submitted to the Chamber in a jpg or PDF format by April 8, 2019. We are unable to provide refunds for ads not submitted by the deadline.
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Silver……………………………………$575 Member
Early Bird After 2.28.19
Regular Booth………………..$250
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End of Aisle…………………..$275
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Phone
Prime Location (booth 34 & 35)..$325
$350 $_______
_____________________________________________ Representative/Contact
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NEW This Year! OMG Smoothies Take A Taco WOW Wagon
Non-Member
Early Bird After 2.28.19
Regular Booth………………..$325
$375 $_______
End of Aisle…………………..$350
$400 $_______
Extras Job Fair Package……………….…….$100 $_______ Electrical Outlet (outside wall booths only) $30 $______ Additional Table ................................... $30 $_______ Additional Lunches ............................. $15
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Booth Preferences 1st ___________ 2nd___________ Expo Registration and/or Program Advertising cannot be confirmed without payment. Complete credit card information below, or make checks payable to Upper Perkiomen Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Visa
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Program Advertising Ad Size _______ .........................................
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Total Registration
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Will Donate a Door Prize_______ Please Specify __________________________________
Name on Card___________________________________ Card#__________________________________________ CVC Code_______________ Exp. Date_______________ Signature_______________________________________ Silver Sponsors
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Completed forms can be mailed, faxed 215.679.2624, or scanned and emailed to lengle@upvchamber.org. Any questions, call Leanne Engle at 215.679.3336. Gold Sponsor
Sponsorship
Address
Representative name(s) _____________________________________________
Not limited to Expo participants
Exhibit Information
_____________________________________________ Business/Organization Name (as it should appear on your sign and all advertising)
Silver Sponsor $575
Expo Registration
To be included in the program, register by April 8, 2019.
NEW THIS YEAR!
JOB FAIR 1-2:15pm Student Job Fair & Career Exploration Over 150 students from local schools will attend and be prepared to ask questions about local career opportunities and to apply for local job openings, if available. This session is open to high school students only. Businesses should have applications available for job openings and be prepared to discuss different types of careers available, education and training required, opportunities for advancement and earning potential.
2:30-6:30pm General Public Expo & Job Fair This session will be open to the general public and will be marketed separately as a job fair in addition to general Expo advertising.
Job Fair Package In addition to complete registration for the Community & Business Expo, the Job Fair Package also includes the following:
Listing in job fair program
Designated location at the Expo
Access to on the spot interview space
Logo on social media advertisements
Set-up is from 12-1pm
Job Fair Sponsor