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CHAMBER FYI
News & Notes
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We all scream for ice cream!
In celebration of National Ice Cream Month, all Chamber members can receive a FREE ice cream cone or $1.50 off of your order at the Dairy Queen locations in Kenhorst, Exeter and the Berkshire Mall. Just mention that you're a Chamber member when placing your order. Thanks to DQ owner Hamid Chaudhry for the sweet deal! Offer expires: July 31, 2012
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Power Networking on July 18
There are a few spots left for our next Power Networking from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 18 at Chef Alan's American Bistro in West Reading. Cost is $15, lunch included. Call 610-376-6766 to register. Sponsored by Metro Bank.
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Ready to schmooze?
Register today for our Schmoozapalooza Annual Summer Picnic on August 16 at Willow Glen Park. This year, we're adding a new menu with several healthy food options, a live performance by local band Reminisce and a networking station staffed by Schmoozers who will guarantee you meet at least 20 new people. Plus, we'll have several celebrity servers, all ready to pile your plate sky high! Cost is $35. Sponsored by VF Outlet Center and Barley Snyder.
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Chamber at a Glance now online
Click here to read our July Chamber at a Glance publication, which includes a shout out to our TRC volunteers and details about our sizzling summer plans -- Schmoozapalooza Annual Picnic on August 16 and our two golf tournaments, The Chamber Classic at Galen Hall and A Swing Above at LedgeRock, on August 7.
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Fall Training Catalog now online
Click here to see our Fall Training Catalog, which includes courses on supervisory development, management development, lead workers certificate and assorted seminars and workshops.
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Networking at Night on is canceled
Please note that the Networking at Night event planned for tonight (Tuesday, July 17) at Berkshire Baseball has been canceled.
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GOLD STAR FOR YOU
Kudos to these outstanding newsmakers
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Eric Seeger was recently appointed as Chief Operating Officer at Barley Snyder. He will be responsible for firm strategy, growth, and operations. Seeger will also work directly with members of Barley Snyder to ensure consistently excellent service, professional quality and outstanding value to the firm's clients.
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Andrew Eldred, P.E. has joined Larson Design Group's Williamsport headquarters as Project Manager with LDG's Energy Group. His responsibilities include overseeing energy projects, ensuring that the department is able to produce the best possible results, and providing permit guidance related to stream and waterway encroachments and construction permits.
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RE/MAX of Reading was recently ranked the third most productive real estate office in the United States by a prestigious industry survey, the 2012 REAL Trends 500 survey. The survey, which lists the top 500 most successful offices, ranked RE/MAX of Reading by their closed transactions per office. Additionally, RE/MAX of Reading was ranked No. 30 overall by transaction sides with 21.5 transactions per sales associate.
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Andrew Eldred, P.E. |
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To be featured in the Gold Star for You newsmakers section, send your news, accomplishments and achievements to Kristin Boyd at kboyd@GreaterReadingChamber.org.
YOU + CHAMBER = HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
Look who's celebrating their Chamber Anniversary
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1 Year
The Yellow Umbrella Creative Marketing
Wyomissing Fitness and Training
Exhibit Studios
Falcon Productions, LLC
Landau Leadership
Pretzel City Chorus
5 Years
Wyomissing Foundation, Inc.
10 Years
GBT Enterprises - Thren's Auto Parts
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15 Years
Susquehanna Bank
20 Years
Good Physical Therapy
Great Valley Consultants
Karetas Foods, Inc.
Kissinger Associates, Inc.
Padgett Business Services
Wilson School District
25 Years
Sir Speedy Printing Center
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SPONSOR SHOUT OUT
Thank you to the following companies for sponsoring our upcoming events
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Expert exchanges
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WOMEN2WOMEN
News2Go from Women2Women
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A Taste of New York Bus Trip on Oct. 20
What better way to see New York than to nibble your way from deli to bistro to market to bakery. Join Women2Women and Boscov's Travel for a bus trip on Saturday, October 20 to New York, where you'll sample culinary delights at a variety of gourmet food emporiums, including (as time permits): Union Square Green Market; Chelsea Market (home of the Food Network); Whole Foods (as seen on Top Chef); Little Italy; Chinatown; Broadway Panhandler; Dylan's Candy Bar; and Zabar's. Cost is $90. Seating is limited so register today! Click here for the reservation form. |
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Women-Owned Businesses Roundtables to start in October
Women2Women is starting roundtables in the fall for women-owned businesses. Roundtables will meet monthly at the Center for Business Excellence, the Chamber's Wyomissing Building, either for continental breakfast or lunch. Groups will have no more than 12 members, and each group will have a facilitator and speaker for each session. Cost is $20 per month, and members must commit to a 6-month term. Breakfast/lunch will be included. Roundtables will begin October 2012 with two roundtables so attendance will be limited this first year. For details, contact Karen Marsdale at 610-898-7772 or kmarsdale@greaterreadingchamber.org. |
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