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CHAMBER FYI
News & Notes
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Download our 2012 Schmoozapooloza flyer
Click here to see and download the flyer for our Schmoozapalooza Annual Summer Picnic on August 16 at Willow Glen Park. Please share it with your coworkers and let them know that 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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Good news about Pennsylvania's Small Business Procurement Initiative
Click here to learn more about Pennsylvania's Small Business Procurement Initiative, which, for the first time, will allow small businesses to bid on prime state contracting opportunities without having to compete with larger, more established firms.
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Ribbon cutting photos now on Facebook
The Chamber is now posting ribbon cutting photos on its Facebook page. To see a photo of new member Family Wash Day celebrating its ribbon cutting Friday afternoon, visit www.facebook.com/GreaterReadingChamber. Be sure to "like" us, too!
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Register for our 1st A Swing Above golf tournament
A little birdie told us you might be interested in a round of golf at LedgeRock Golf Club, from noon-6 p.m., on Tuesday, August 7. Our first-ever A Swing Above golf tournament will include lunch, open bar all day, cocktail reception, dinner buffet and top-notch giveaways, including a shopping experience with PUMA. It's a great way to impress clients or reward employees! Click here to register or contact Carolyn Shultz Spano at cspano@GreaterReadingChamber.org or 610-898-7779 for more information. |
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Looking for LEADS?
Participating in the Chamber's LEADS group helped one member boost his business 90 percent in one year. Click here to read his story.
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GOLD STAR FOR YOU
Kudos to these outstanding newsmakers
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Liquid Interactive, a KIZ company, was recently recognized in the 2012 Summit Creative Awards competition. The company received a bronze and silver award for their work with MartinGuitar.com and TevaUSA.com.
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Jordan M. Weidner has been promoted to Head Teller/CSR at Affinity Bank of Pennsylvania. Her responsibilities include scheduling and supervision of teller staff at the Wyomissing office. She formerly served as a teller for the bank.
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Jordan M. Weidner
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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
Double D, Inc.
5 Years
Center for Pediatric Therapy
10 Years
Sofrito Gastro Pub
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SPONSOR SHOUT OUT
Thank you to the following companies for sponsoring our upcoming events
TRAINING & EDUCATION
Learn skills that make you standout
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Fall Training Catalog available 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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BUSINESS TIPS
Information for small business owners and entrepreneurs
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Expert Exchanges
Register today for one of our upcoming Expert Exchanges, including:
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WOMEN2WOMEN
Information about Women2Women
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Summer Open House
Join Women2Women for our FREE summer open house on Wednesday, July 25 from 5-7 p.m. at Green Valley Country Club by VIVA in Sinking Spring. Bring a friend...or two! Relax with us and learn what we have planned for the upcoming 2012-13 year. The first 5 women to register will receive a FREE drink of their choice! Register: cspano@GreaterReadingChamber.org or 610.898.7779.
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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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