Fraud Alert - Don't Be Fooled!

If you are contacted by anyone claiming to be from National Business Directories Corporation with an invoice stating "Your listing will appear: filled in with your company information" to be included in the 2008 edition, it is a scam. Do not send payment. The invoice is usually received by fax and has this address: 130 Church St., #365, New York, NY 10007.

Nominate a Rising Star

Do you know a young business professional, 45 or younger, who really shines? Someone who demonstrates leadership, community service, and has achieved great things personally or professionally? Click here for a nomination form and return it by August 15. The Chamber will recognize a cluster of Rising Stars on September 16 when we host "Meet the Stars under the Stars" proudly sponsored by Susquehanna Bank.

Top 5 Reasons to Come to the Chamber Picnic

Largest Event of the Year with 1,500 attendees
Beer and Wine
Great Food
Guaranteed Good Time – “Chamber Pong” – Need we say more?
A fabulous bargain - $32

Special thanks to Shuman Development Group, title sponsor of the Annual Picnic - Summer Olympics '08.

Here are your next action steps! Print out the picnic flyer with all the details here. Pass it around the office and fill in the attendees. Send it back to the Chamber or register on line by clicking here. Place the picnic on your business calendar. Bring plenty of business cards.

County of Berks Invites Members to Tax Forum

Share your thoughts on local taxes in a civil discussion on Monday evening, July 28.

Details are available here and on the home page of the Chamber website.

Golfers of All Abilities Love the Chamber's Tournaments

So you're not Tiger Woods or Lorena Ochoa! The Chamber Golf Tournaments on August 21 are designed so that everyone can enjoy a day on the links and win prizes. And don't forget billions of dollars in annual sales in the United States are directly attributed to contacts, conversations and relationships initiated or conducted while on a golf course. Special thanks to Kinsley Construction Inc. for sponsoring this year's tournaments. Click on the blue title for complete details or to register for the complete 18-Hole Tournament or the Ladies 9-Hole Tournament.