Marketing Western Chester County Scholarships

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March / April 2015
Marketing Western
Chester County
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County. There are links for the townships and boroughs in
our region as well as an Interactive Commercial Property
Map. The map shows available properties in western
Chester County for business expansion or development.
We also have links to various resources, such as;
• Chester County Economic Development Council,
SCORE, VISTA.Today, VISTA 2025
• Chester County Visitors Bureau, National Iron & Steel
Heritage Museum
• Chester County’s Official Website, TMACC, Brandywine
Hospital, Coatesville Area and Octorara Senior High
Schools
• Brandywine Creek Greenway initiative
This is just the beginning. Contact us if you have an idea for
something to be added to the new website. Western
Chester County is a great place to live, work, and play! Visit
the site at www.chescowest.com.
Scholarships
The WCCCC Scholarship
— due April 30, 2015
The Western Chester County Chamber recognizes the
importance of continuing education and life-long learning
and therefore offers two $500 scholarships annually to
graduating seniors that reside in our service area. The
students should be pursuing a career in business and
exemplify outstanding academic performance.
www.westernchestercounty.com
The Charles Lukens Huston Scholarship
— due April 15, 2015
The Stewart Huston Charitable Trust through its connections
to the steel industry recognizes the importance of science
and engineering contributions and encourages the
continuing pursuit of education in these careers. The trust
offers two $1,000 scholarship awards annually to a
Coatesville Area Senior High school student pursuing a
career in science and/or engineering with outstanding
academic performance. www.steelmuseum.org
PFEW requesting Sponsorships and
Volunteers— It’s All About Business!
PFEW is a truly one-of-a-kind program that is marking its
37th anniversary of teaching Pennsylvania high school
students (juniors and seniors) to both understand and
celebrate why “free enterprise” is vital to the American way
of life. The Chamber is proud to support PFEW to give our
local students this eye-opening experience. WCCCC
encourages our member companies and civic organizations
to provide sponsorships for our students and, if possible,
volunteers for the sessions. Each student wears the name of
their sponsor throughout the week and also corresponds
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Our Mission:
Our Vision:
Connecting our members to new ideas, resources,
and relationships to achieve their goals.
A thriving region that is well connected, innovative &
accessible for community & business growth.
NEW MEMBERS
Bank of America
Keystone Valley Regional Fire District
Louella Gray
18 Kauffman Road
Cochranville, PA 19330
215-292-9616
louellag@aol.com
Mortgage & Financial Services
G.D. Pierce Home Improvements LLC
Gifford Pierce
6 Joseph Court
Downingtown PA 19335
610-496-8262
GdPierceHomeImprovements@gmail.com
Home Improvements
We can serve as your one-stop-shop
“From Floor to Ceiling” for all of your
painting, decorating, and renovation
needs.
Referred by
Greg Lownes, Lownes Computer Services
Jason A. Bleecher, Photographer
Jason Bleecher
8 Commonwealth Avenue
Claymont DE 19703
717-278-6000
jason@jasonbleecher.com
www.jasonbleecher.com
Photography
Jason A. Bleecher is a commercial
photographer specializing in food,
architecture and product photography.
We also provide a real estate listing
photography service which caters
specifically to real estate agents.
Referred by Matthew Weiss,
Hyland Graphic Design & Advertising
Raymond Stackhouse
PO Box 360
Parkesburg, PA 19365
484-571-9686
rstackhouse@kvrfd.org
Fire Company
Keystone Valley Regional Fire District Inter-municipal Commission overseeing
emergency service delivery in West
Sadsbury Twp, Parkesburg Borough,
Sadsbury Twp and Highland Twp.
Lione’s Pizza
Coatesville Army & Navy Store, Inc
Judy Skolnik
Coatesville Flower Shops
Greg DePedro
C. Kenneth Grant, Inc.
Barry Norton
30+ YEARS
McGill’s Stationers
Referred by
Matt Gorham, Realtor
Referred by
Shannon Maria Jones, TMACC
New Heritage Properties, LLC
Vista.Today
Crosby Wood
353 East Lincoln Highway
Coatesville, PA 19320
610-383-9800
cwood@newheritageproperties.com
Real Estate Services
We buy, renovate and rent properties.
Fulton Bank
Michael Guyer
Harris Mountain Funeral Home Inc
Kevin Mountain
Barry Rabin, Esq
Milanese Remodeling, Inc.
Mark Milanese
Paragon Business Gifts
Greg Krajewski
20+ YEARS
United Way of Chester County
Citadel Credit Union
Doug Thompson
City of Coatesville
Double V. Assoc.
Michael & Philip Vandenberg
Ken Knickerbocker
737 Constitution Drive
Exton PA 19341
610-256-9571
kknickerbocker@vista.today
www.vista.today
Online Chester County Business News
Founded in partnership with the Chester
County Economic Development Council
(CCEDC), VISTA Today is daily Chester
County business journal designed to keep
county leaders, lawyers, bankers,
entrepreneurs, and developers informed
and engaged as the county’s business
story unfolds every day.
Referred by
Bob Grabus, CCEDC
Law Office of Barry S. Rabin
Mark McGill
Karen Neuhauser
The Craft House
John & Lisa Hashem
300 N. Bailey Rd.
Thorndale, PA 19372
484-786-9008
thorndalecrafthouse@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/ThorndaleCraftHouse
Restaurants, Banquet Facilities, Bars, Caterers
Contemporary American cuisine; 28 craft
beers on draft; 100 bottle beer selection.
James Buchanan mansion in front of
Ingleside Golf Course. Two bars, Game
rooms, pool parlor, outdoor dining, and
live music.
Stewart Huston Charitable Trust
American Roll Suppliers, Inc.
Laurie Keen
557 W. Uwchlan Avenue
Exton, PA 19341
610-363-8444
lekeen@earthlink.net
Real Estate: Residential and Commercial
Team Matrix consists of six members
providing Real Estate services and sales for
buyers and sellers in Chester, Delaware,
Lancaster and surrounding counties.
Travis Castiglione
102 Wallace Avenue
Downingtown, PA 19335
610-873-2500
marchellomas@comcast.net
www.lionespizzadowningtown.com
Restaurants, Banquet Facilities, Bars, Caterers
Homemade is our specialty! Salads, soups,
pastas, pizza dough and a wide variety of
healthy meals are created daily.
Remember, all you have to do is ask and
we will take care of it.
RENEWING MEMBERS
60+ YEARS
Re/Max Professional Realty - Laurie Keen
Western View is a publication of the
Western Chester County
Chamber of Commerce
50 South First Avenue
Coatesville, PA 19320
610-384-9550
Chamber@WesternChesterCounty.com
Scott G. Huston
Claudia Hellebush
YMCA of the Brandywine Valley
Chris Wiseman
15+ YEARS
Design: GK Productions, Inc.
Printing: Thorndale Press, Inc.
© 2015 Western Chester County
Chamber of Commerce
All Rights Reserved.
Sadsburyville Hotel/Harry’s
John H. Lymberis
First Niagara
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Susan Hernandez
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10+ YEARS
Aim Development Corp
Terry Muto
Coatesville Savings Bank
Fred Henrich
Delaware County Community College
Ruth Bennett
High Associates, LTD.
Ken Hobson
Rhoads Energy Corporation
Amy Stackhouse
All Around Flag Co.
Bob Poiner
B & E Oil Services, Inc.
William Ensor
Brandywine Hospital
Patti Jackson-Gehris
Coatesville Area Senior Center
Jenn Givler
East Fallowfield Township
Rosemary Moore
Harrison House of Chester County
Jean Bryan
Life Transforming Ministries
Bill Shaw
Octorara Area High School
Lisa McNamara
Paulsonbilt
Pamela Barranco
RENEWING MEMBERS
Kauffman Gas
CompNet
Ken Kauffman
Mark Davis
Pacer Industries
Graber Supply, LLC
Joseph Moran
Reuben Graber
Unruh Turner Burke & Frees
Roehrs, Stanton, Willimann & Assoc
Theodore Claypoole, Esq
Geoffrey Roehrs
Arbonne International
5+ YEARS
Nina Malone
Global Self Storage
<5 YEARS
Sean Barron
Hatt’s Indstrial Supplies
Salvation Army
Chip Clavier
Cindy Yearsley
HoneyBrook Golf Club
Brandywine Graphic Assoc.
Donna Horvath
Ron Carulli
MacElree Harvey, LTD
Flying Machine Cafe
Jane Shields, Esq
Mike Bem
Modena Borough
United Sports Training Center
Renee Fairconeture
Andy Ballard
Keares Electrical Contractors
Darryl N. Barber Plumbing & Heating Inc.
Harry Keares
Darryl Barber
Paisley Accounting & Computer Solutions
Paula Paisley
Chaya Scott
Borough of South Coatesville
Stephanie Smith-Dowridge
Keystone Turbine Services LLC
Jacqui Cornog
Breuninger Insurance
Levin Management
Chip Breuninger
Jordan Korris
Chester County Airport Authority
Gary Hudson
Coatesville Youth Initiative
Wiggins Shredding
Emilie Gardner
Chester County Aviation
Steve Fortin
Pennsylvania-American Water Company
James Gable
Transfers of Learning
Tasha Delaney
Brandywine Health Foundation
Frances Sheehan
Mack Services Group
Eric Jameson
Mercurygraphix
Brandon McLean
West Brandywine Township
Linda Formica
A. Domco, Inc.
Durand O’Meara
Blue Moon Florist
Ami Trost
Bridge of Hope Lancaster
& Chester Counties
Francesca Crane
Caln Township
Greg Prowant
Cathy Johnson/Keller Williams
Cathy Johnson
Coatesville Country Club
Lori Lesyk
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2015 WCCCC Board
left to right; Top row: Greg Lownes, Mike Guyer, Matt Gorham, Bob Grabus, Bernie Beegle
2nd row: Kim Nicolas, Janet Petsko, Todd Darlington, Susan Salvo, Donna McCorkle, Jim Gable
3rd row: Bill Shaw, Gina McDonald, Lisa McNamara, Adrienne MacKenzie,
Dr. Cathy Taschner, Karl Klingmann II, Donna Siter
Seated: Greg Prowant, WCCCC Vice President, Jonathan Wright, WCCCC President
Not pictured: John H. Lymberis, WCCCC President Elect, Erik Brecht, Francesca Crane,
Patti Jackson-Gerhis, Shannon Maria Jones, Jeff Simon, Doug Thompson
March / April 2015
Business
in the News
Lincoln University Coatesville
Appoints Seitu Stephens, J.D.
Care Giver Support Group
The Coatesville Senior Center is starting
a Care Giver Support System. This
program is designed for anyone giving
care to an elder family member. The
first week of each month, there will be
a Care Giver Support Group Meeting.
The third week of the month, there will
be an educational seminar, an
informational program, or a social
program tailored just to the needs of
Care Givers. This program is slated to
kick off in May. If you are interested in learning more about
the program, please call Jenn at the Center at 610-383-6900,
or, e-mail her at Jenn@CoatesvilleSeniorCenter.org
Lincoln University is pleased to
announce the appointment of
Seitu Stephens, J.D. as the new
Director of the Coatesville
Campus effective February 2,
2015. Mr. Stephens, a Class of
2000 alumni of Lincoln
University, brings with him a
solid decade of experience in
higher education, policy, and
community relations.
Seitu Stephens, J.D.
The Coatesville campus offers six programs for adult learners
and is expanding their partnership with the Coatesville School
District to enlarge their Health Science Academy.
Coatesville Centennial April 27, 2015
Update on COBRA and ACA
Coatesville City will celebrate its century long history as the
only city in Chester County with eight month’s worth of
centennial festivities beginning in April. “This is an
opportunity to shed a very positive light on Chester County’s
only city,” said Frances Sheehan, President and CEO of
Brandywine Health Foundation and co-chair of the Centennial
Planning Committee. She said it’s also an “opportunity to
highlight (the city’s) special history.” From April to December,
dozens of events will be highlighted as a part of Coatesville’s
100th anniversary as a city. Community organizations will get
a chance to participate by hosting an event any time between
April and December.
By Karl Klingmann II, President, Penn Rise Benefits, Inc.
Coatesville Centennial Logo Contest — Please make sure the
kids you know are aware that the Coatesville Centennial Logo
Contest deadline is March 31; an anonymous donor has come
forward with a $100 prize for the winning entry:
http://www.artpartnersstudio.org/news.html. One winning
design will be chosen and featured on all Coatesville
Centennial event materials during 2015.
Thank you from the
Coatesville Centennial Planning Committee!
For events that prompt
both COBRA and ACA
eligibility, individuals can
choose between COBRA or individual coverage. One thing to
keep in mind is that COBRA is ongoing and timely COBRA
notices are essential – even when individuals can obtain
individual coverage.
If you have a qualified beneficiary participating in COBRA, the
ACA requires them to remain on COBRA until the COBRA
benefits are exhausted or they are eligible for a special
enrollment period. Failure to follow this may cause the
beneficiary to be uninsured for an extended period.
If they simply stop paying COBRA premiums, they cannot
obtain individual coverage until the next open individual
enrollment period. That could be a month or more away.
Penn Rise Benefits, Inc. can find out if they qualify for a
government subsidy and enroll in a plan. If the individual
does not qualify for a subsidy, we can enroll them directly
with the insurance carrier.
Please familiarize yourself with the new ACA guidelines. If
you have any questions or need further clarification, please
do not hesitate to contact me.
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COATESVILLE, PA 19320
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FAX (610) 384-6886
Thanks to our Annual Dinner Sponsor
JOIN US AS A SPONOR OF THIS GREAT EVENT!
The Brandywine Health Foundation’s
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
Presented by First Niagara and PECO
May 28th ~ May 31st
To benefit the Coatesville Youth Initiative
Help support Coatesville’s youth by becoming a sponsor today!
Visit www.brandywinestrawberryfestival.com
for a complete listing of Sponsorship Opportunities
Most sponsorships include tickets to the Private Garden Party!
For more information, or to reserve your exclusive spot at the four-day festival (limited availability)
contact Stephanie Vargas, Associate Director of Special Events
610-380-9080 x 105 or svargas@brandywinefoundation.org. Deadline: April 17th
March / April 2015
The Future of Western Chester County
Shelia Fleming showed the progress of the Greenway and
Trails development projects. Rejuvenating both the heritage
and the natural resources of our region is an essential element
of our chamber and county’s shared strategy. Shelia stated at
the end of the event, “The room certainly seemed to be
sizzling today!”
Randy Waltermyer discussed the Route 30/82 intersection
project and also spoke about our chamber’s Transportation
Study. The completed Route 30 Study will be an important tool
for insuring that Penndot, DVRPC and the various other
agencies fund the necessary improvements to Route 30 in a
timely manner and in a manner consistent with the plans of
the adjacent municipalities.
Greg Prowant spoke on behalf of the Western Chester County
Council of Governments adding that the work done regionally
accomplishes more than municipalities working individually.
Joe Viscuso showed plans for the Coatesville Train Station while
providing answers to this long awaited project.
Jim DePetris shared his firm’s plans for the properties they
have purchased which include the Lipkin’s Furniture store and
the bank building on the corners of Business 30 and S. First
Avenue.
Diane Fasnacht explained the Chamber’s updated website
chescowest.com.
Chamber Historic Library — Getting
ready to Celebrate 100 years in 2016
Last Train to cross the Old steel bridge in Coatesville before
the stone bridge was completed.
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James DePetris, Legend Properties; Diane Fasnacht,
Fashay Consulting; Greg Prowant, Caln Township &
Regional Planning Committee Chair; Shelia Fleming,
Brandywine Conservancy; Randy Waltermyer, Chester County
Planning Commission; Joe Viscuso, Pennnoni Associates
Passive House Revolution
Documentary
An engaged crowd
showed up for the
presentation and
breakfast at the
Courtyard Marriott
in Coatesville,
fulfilling our mission
to connect members
to new ideas. There
is a lot of
information in the
video, these super
Tony Buck,
energy saving
Home Improvement Specialist
practices were
pioneered in the United States in the 1970s and have been
perfected in Germany in the last 20 years. Reductions in
energy use of up to 80% can be realized using them, a
win/win for citizens and energy security because almost
50% of our energy use happens in buildings.
Photo: Eastburn Photography
Ingrained in our members is a strong desire to protect our quality
of life while wanting to help revitalize our town centers. Our
Future Focus Study of 2011 guides our Regional Planning
Committee’s efforts. Recently six stakeholders provided an
update for our members at the Coatesville Moose 1910 Ballroom.
Photo: Eastburn Photography
Growth is our future and WCCCC is continuing to take an active
role in helping our region prosper.
Those businesses adopting such energy awareness will
have a competitive advantage as customers become more
educated. Thanks to the Courtyard Marriott in Coatesville
for hosting the event and to chamber member Tony Buck
for organizing the video presentation. More about the
documentary can be viewed at passivehouserevolution.org
March / April 2015
How Helping Others Can Help Your Business
By Judith Lee, Communication Works Now
Six years ago, our economy in the throes of the Great
Recession, I found myself in a place similar to many other
experienced business professionals: I needed to reinvent
myself. The business I had been in for more than two
decades was no longer viable, and jobs at any level were
nonexistent.
My solution was to create a new business. I had no funds
and no local contacts or connections. What I did have, along
with my skills, was time. With that, I discovered a marketing
technique that is working to build my business to this day:
Volunteerism.
I became a volunteer in organizations that serve small
businesses (Chambers of Commerce and SCORE), which are
my target market. I formed relationships, I became known, I
demonstrated my skills, and I developed a clientele. Yes,
giving away my time has led to being able to charge for my
time, and has been the entire basis of my new business.
What’s more, being a volunteer has put a positive spin on my
outlook, and I believe, how others perceive me. It’s truly a
win-win, and the more I look into it, the more I recommend
volunteerism to other small businesses.
Engaging in activities that support your community can
produce tangible rewards. Some 85 percent of U.S.
consumers have a more positive image of a company when
they know it contributes to a cause that they, too, care
about.
Specifically, volunteer work can:
• Build and strengthen interpersonal relationships —
Getting involved in a non-profit endeavor puts you in
contact with people you might never meet otherwise.
Some of these individuals will have knowledge and
experience that may prove helpful to your business.
They could even become valuable mentors or advisers.
• Create indirect marketing opportunities — The
relationships you make as a volunteer can generate
business simply through word of mouth. The people
volunteering alongside you may need or know others
who need your product or service. Once they get to
know you and your offering, they can also recommend
it to their friends, family members, and colleagues.
• Get publicity — Promote your partnership with a local
charity or participation in an upcoming event on your
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website, in your store or office, and on any marketing
collateral. A client of mine ran a Facebook contest that
benefited a local charity. The charity reciprocated by
promoting the contest to their large following. We got
coverage in social media and the local press. Once
again, a win-win.
• Strengthen your brand — A business engaged in
volunteer work often finds its brand enhanced because
of the reputation it gains from doing something beyond
making a profit. People tend to remember (and buy)
brands associated with community good will.
• Expand your knowledge — Volunteer work offers
insights into the needs of others while enabling you to
grow as an individual. The increased empathy you
develop for people in need broadens your
understanding of what your customers want and need
as well.
• Make for a happier workforce -- When employees are
engaged in community activities that leverage their
professional skills through volunteerism, they are
happier and better connected with their colleagues,
which benefits the entire company.
• Tax benefits — You can claim your volunteer time and
monetary and in-kind contributions to nonprofit groups
on your income taxes. These deductions could
significantly reduce the money you owe.
Doing good work in the community is its own reward, but
there are positives for business, too. In short, everyone
benefits from these efforts.
Join the chamber and our past president Adrienne
MacKenzie in our collaborative effort with Lula Defersha
from the Coatesville Youth Initiative (CYI) in expanding our
second annual Make a Difference Day. We will be including
Honey Brook, Parkesburg and continue our work in
Coatesville. Our first planning meeting will be held on April
14th at 9:30am in the Mill Conference room of the Lukens
Executive Building, 50 S. First Avenue Coatesville. Please
rsvp to Adrienne at ady286@comcast.net if you would like
to join in planning our Make a Difference Day.
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Coatesville Project
By Sarah Alderman
THE COATESVILLE PROJECT is an interactive, nonlinear documentary that tells the story of a city
and its people through film, photography, and
community storytelling collaborations. It is meant
to be a tool for community empowerment and a
place for public discourse; a home-base for
everyday folks to discuss the city’s efforts to
revitalize and the obstacles that hold these efforts
back, and to highlight initiatives that have
achieved success.
This project is for the PEOPLE not for the
POWERFUL.
Through a partnership with storytelling website
Cowbird.com, participants will craft their
Coatesville stories, and include a photograph (or
series of photos), and they will tag the story
“CoatesvillePride.” Stories that meet project
criteria will then be collected by Sarah Alderman,
the Project Director, and will eventually be
featured on the documentary website. For more
information please contact; Sarah Alderman at
thecoatesvilleproject@gmail.com
Uniting For Coatesville’s Kids,
A Party to Build Community
March 6, 5pm Gateway Church
brandywinehealthfoundation.org
Fulton Bank Homebuyer Seminars
March 7 & 12
fultonbank.com
Heatherwood Retirement Community
hosting Spaghetti Dinner to benefit
the Honey Brook Food Pantry
March 20 6pm
heatherwoodretire.com
Thorndale Craft House, Avery Beer Dinner in
collaboration with the Beer Mistress
March 24, 300 North Bailey Road, Thorndale
484-786-9008 for tickets
ThorndaleCraftHouse.com
Chester County Economic Development Council
Annual Dinner
March 26, 5:30pm, Phoenixville Foundry
cceconomincdevelopment.com
Parkesburg Area Business Association (PABA) Citizen
of the Year and Business Leader of the Year Banquet
May 6, 6:30pm at the VFW
paba-pa.org/
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Scholarships continued
with his or her sponsor following graduation to
report on what they learned. To learn more about
this award-winning program, visit their website at
www.pfew.org. PFEW is open to all current
sophomores and juniors in Pennsylvania.
2015 Stream of Learning
Scholarship Program
— due March 16, 2015
Pennsylvania American Water announced that
applications are being accepted for its 2015
Stream of Learning Scholarship Program to
provide financial assistance to high school seniors
who are planning to pursue careers in the water
and wastewater industry, such as engineering and
environmental science. The company will award
scholarships of $2000 each to 10 students.
www.pennsylvaniaamwater.com
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National Iron & Steel Heritage Museum Rebecca
Lukens Award & Scholarship Ceremony
May 7, 5pm, Graystone Mansion
steelmuseum.org
Parkesburg Area Business Association
(PABA) announces its 2015 Officers
Allan Fellman, President,
Michael Martorana, Vice President
Carolyn Blackburn, Treasurer/Membership
PABA held their first event recently, a cocktail reception at the
Parkesburg VFW which had more than 65 attendees networking and
planning for Parkesburg’s future.
PABA’s upcoming events include their Banquet on May 6th and
Community Day on August 8. All Parkesburg area businesses are
invited to join PABA at www.paba-pa.org.
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March 12, 4-7:30pm
SCORE Seminar & Networking Happy Hour
April 10, 7:30-9:30am
Education Summit - Building our Future Workforce
Holiday Inn Express West Chester, 1310 Wilmington Pike West Chester
Melissa Kohl, presents How to Get the Inside Data on Your Customers
and Competitors
March 19, 5:30pm
VISTA 2025 Presentation
Public Safety Training Facility, 137 Modena Road South Coatesville
April 21, 14-6pm
Young Professionals
ZING Sushi, 2952 Lincoln Highway, Sadsburyville
Octorara High School, 228 Highland Road, Atglen
VISTA 2025 is a 10-year economic development plan that includes
more than 180 strategies that will balance the county’s future
economic progress with preservation.
March 27, 11-1pm
Municipal Update Luncheon
April 27, 11:30am-7pm
Golf Outing
Coatesville Country Club, 143 Reservior Rd, Coatesville
May 5, 5-7pm
Cinco de Mayo Networking Celebration
Heatherwood Retirement Community, 3180 Horseshoe Pike,
Honey Brook
Greg Vietri Electric, 105 Meetinghouse Place, Coatesville
April 9, 5-7pm
Making Connections Happy Hour
Flying Machine Cafe, G & O Carlson Airport,
1 Earhart Drive, Coatesville
June 9
Chamber Day in Harrisburg
July 16 (Sponsorships due by May 31)
Reading Fightin Phils — Fireworks & Christmas in July
NEW for 2015 — Making Connections Happy Hour Every 2nd Thursday
Chamber Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Jonathan Wright
President
John H. Lymberis
President Elect
The Wright Agency
Harry’s The Neighborhood Place /
The Attic Lounge
Greg Prowant
Vice President
Caln Township
Bill Shaw
Life Transforming Ministries
Adrienne MacKenzie
Treasurer
Mike Guyer
Lisa McNamara
Erik Brecht
Patti Jackson-Gehris
Kimberly Nicolas
Francesca Crane
Shannon Maria Jones
Janet Petsko
Advanced GeoServices
EMB Specialty, LLC
Bridge of Hope
Lancaster & Chester Counties
Todd Darlington
Verizon
James Gable
Pennsylvania American Water
Past President
MacKenzie Motivational Speaking & Team
Building
Donna Siter
Amy Davis
Bernie Beegle
Executive Director
Business Manager
Matt Gorham
The Matt Gorham Group
Bob Grabus
Chester County
Economic Development Council
Fulton Bank
Brandywine Hospital
Transportation Management Association
of Chester County
Karl Klingmann II
Penn Rise Benefits
Greg Lownes
Lownes Computer Service
Gina MacDonald
Freedom Village
Donna McCorkle
JetPay Payroll Services
Octorara Area School District
Marriott Courtyard Coatesville
Image Ink
Susan Salvo
Art & Architecture
Jeff Simon
Baden Sports
Dr. Cathy Taschner
Coatesville Area School District
Doug Thompson
Citadel