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P U B L I S H E D Q U A R T E R L Y

FROM THE DESK OF TRISH MCFARLANDI am proud to call Delaware County my hometown. It is not just

where I happen to live or work, it is a big part of who I am. I havegrown up here, I am raising my family here and as the president ofthe chamber I have the ability to witness the tremendous growthour region has experienced over the years. As a county we are achiev-ing new heights every day and I am excited to be a part of it. At the chamber we are constantly brainstorming new and

inventive ways to attract business and tourists to our area. The Travel, Tourism and Entertainment 2016 summer edition of theDelaware County Regional News is a wonderful way to showcase

all that our county has to offer. Our edition features content from Destination Delco, one of the many established organizations with which the chamber works closely. The Delaware County Chamber is pleased to extend our warmest congratulations to Tore

Fiore, Executive Director of Destination Delco, on this year’s Lifetime Achievement award.A former TV and Radio Executive, having worked for the Mike Douglas Show, Channel12, KYW Radio and WFIL Radio U.S Army Reserve. As the Executive Director of Destination Delco, Tore has dedicated boundless energy and enthusiasm to promotingDelaware County’s diverse wonders. On behalf of the chamber we are so appreciative of the hard work and dedication Mr. Fiore has provided to help put Delaware County on the map! Please help us honor this well-deserving recipient at this year’s Annual Membership Luncheon on June 15th. In continued tradition, the chamber will kick-off ‘Delco Night’ at Talen Stadium June

22. We encourage our membership to take part in this unique networking opportunity whileenjoying a night out with the Philadelphia Union. We hope you will join us! This summer, our region welcomes another unique opportunity to showcase our

county. The Rolling Green Golf Club (Springfield, PA) will host the 2016 U.S Women’sAmateur Championship August 1-7. Golfers from around the globe will compete to gainone of the 156 spots in the championship field. This event will bring global focus to thesuburban Philadelphia area. The chamber is pleased to support the hard working efforts puton by the staff of Rolling Green and we look forward to the international spotlight this event will bring to our county. The “live, work and play” tag line coined by our CVB, is echoed by the Chamber’s

passion for the community. We desire to confirm why it is the best place to live, work and play. We hope we will see you at one of our many upcoming events!

Wishing you a wonderful summer of many successes and countywide enjoyment!

Best wishes,

Trish McFarland, PresidentDelaware County Chamber of Commerce

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ContentsDELAWARE COUNTY REGIONAL NEWS MAGAZINESummer 2016

2 From the Desk of Trish McFarland

4 Small County is BIG on Hospitality and Entertainment

7 Tourism – The Overlooked Export

8 Rolling Green Golf Club Hosts the 2016 U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship

10 Destination Delco

12 Advice on Battling Common Summertime Injuries

14 Options For Making Your Small Business Website Mobile Friendly

16 Are You A Leader?

18 Personal Income & Sales Tax

19 Delicious Delco – Recipe

20 Upcoming Events

20 Welcome New Members


Nine holes of golf over the rolling hills of Concord.Free music concerts under the stars.Olympic-style athletic competition for senior citizens.

Small County is BIG on Hospitality and EntertainmentGolf, Concerts, Festivals and Hiking areall part of the Delaware County’s Park System

All that and much more is part of the recre-ation and entertainment scene in DelawareCounty.What’s great is that most of these activ-

ities are free because they are offered byDelaware County Council and the DelawareCounty Department of Parks and Recreation

for the benefit of county residents.There is a nominal fee for golf, but you

can’t beat the price for nine holes.Delaware County is one of the smallest

counties in Pennsylvania, land-wise. But it’sbig on offering opportunities to hike, exer-cise, play sports, bird watch, ride a bike, orjust escape the hustle and bustle and com-mune with nature.“Whether you are a resident, or a visi-

tor, we think Delaware County offers a verywelcoming, diverse and fun menu of thingsto do for individuals, families and organi-zations,” said County Council Chairman

Mario J. Civera Jr. “We’re just outside ofPhiladelphia, but we are within minutes ofeverything you’d want to do.”No other county in Pennsylvania can

claim to be the place where William Pennfirst stepped ashore in America, the land-ing that launched the Commonwealth. In

fact, Delaware County has bragging rightsto being the oldest settled section of Penn-sylvania, with the first court, school andgovernment office.History abounds in Delaware County, as

does great modern hospitality, dining, artsand entertainment, culture and sports.Delaware County Council works with sev-eral partners to ensure that people near andfar look to “Delco” when they want to enjoyan outing with friends, family, business asso-ciates or out-of-town guests.

“In Delaware County, we are proud ofour past, and energized about our future,”

said Civera. “We have everything here. Youcan see paintings by the Wyeths in ChaddsFord, Broadway stars in musicals at theMedia Theatre, dine on Asian cuisine inUpper Darby or catch pro soccer action atTalen Stadium on the Delaware.”Delaware County Council is pleased to

partner with the Destination Delco VisitorsCenter on many projects and campaigns totout attractions from the scenic farmlandsof Chadds Ford, to the tony Main Line, tothe main streets of Media and Upper Darby.Most residents have visited Rose Tree

Park, the crown jewel of the County’s parksystem.From June 15 to August 14, residents can

enjoy free concerts under the stars duringthe Summer Festival at the amphitheater inRose Tree Park. There is a concert for everymusical taste from jazz and pop to classicaland big band.The 2016 series opens June 15 with the

Rose Tree Pops that play memorable tunesfrom movies and musicals.Other performers include the Upper

Darby Sousa Band, Jimmy and the Parrots,an Eagles tribute band, Charlie Gracie, theBryn Mawr Mainliners, the U.S. Army Field

From its extensive park system, to dozens of historic sites,to arboretums and scenic hiking trails, Delaware Countypacks a lot of fun within its borders.

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Big on offering opportunities tohike, exercise, play sports, bird

watch, ride a bike, or just escape.

Band and the Irish band, Blackthorn.The full Summer Festival schedule is

posted on the County website atwww.co.delaware.pa.us. Visit the section onParks and Recreation.You also find information on Clayton

Park, the largest of the county’s park andrecreational facilities, which sits on 170acres of scenic woodlands and rolling greensin Concord and Bethel townships. ClaytonPark offers outdoor enthusiasts a nine-holegolf course, four playing fields, eleven shad-ed picnic groves, and two nature trails.The county parks are also the setting for

a Pumpkin Festival in the fall, the Festivalof Lights in the winter and horticultural pro-

grams throughout the summer in SmedleyPark. There are 12 parks total.Also in June, athletes age 50 and older

will compete in the Delaware County Sen-ior Games, which feature competition inbowling, golf, table tennis, bocce and pick-leball. For information on the Senior Gamesvisit www.DelcoSeniorGames.org. The County’s history forms a strong

foundation for the 21st century attractionsthat continue to make the county a vibrant,accessible, affordable place.In partnership with the Delaware Coun-

ty Heritage Commission, County Councilon May 4 recognized 12 individuals andorganizations dedicated to the preservation

of history in DelawareCounty.Delaware County’s

rich history certainlyattracts people to var-ious landmarks from theBrandywine Battlefield inChadds Ford to Governor Printz Park in Tinicum Township, the site of the firstsettlement in Pennsylvania.Delaware County Council is proud of our

county’s rich heritage and cultural offeringsand we hope that our residents and visitorstake advantage all that Destination Delcohas to offer.



Tourism –

The Overlooked ExportBy: Robert Elsas, Regional Manager, Office of International Trade, SBA

A second program, Export Express, takes the form of a term loan or arevolving line of credit – that can go as high as $500,000 – and can be usedto participate in a foreign trade show, support standby letters of credit andtranslate product literature for use in foreign markets. The loaned fundsmay also be used to finance specific export orders, expand production facil-ities, and purchase equipment, inventory or real estate.

A third program, the Export Working Capital Program (EWCP), providesup to $5 million and greater flexibility in negotiating export payment terms.However, disbursements can only be made against firm purchase orders,contracts, letters of credit from a foreign buyer, or “open account terms”with foreign accounts receivable insurance. The uses of the proceeds forthis loan are: financing for suppliers, inventory, work-in-progress, or pro-duction of export goods or services; working capital to support foreignaccounts receivable during long payment cycles; financing for stand-byletters of credit used as bid or performance bonds or as down paymentguarantees.

If any of these programs and services might be of assistance in expand-ing your business, contact your local U.S. Export Assistance Center atwww.sba.gov/managing-business/exporting/us-export-assistance-cen-ters to learn more about the Export Working Capital Program and whetheryour business qualifies. Marketing assistance from DoC can be obtainedat www.export.gov/.

Robert Elsas, Regional Manager, Office of International Trade, SBA, hasbeen serving the Mid-Atlantic Region in marketing and underwriting SBA’sinternational loan guarantees for the past 19 years.

In 2014, international tourism generated $1.5 trillion for US business owners and their communities – good news for U.S. entrepre-neurs! In fact, tourism is considered the U.S.’most overlooked export.

Further good news for U.S. businesses is that the International TradeAdministration (ITA), a part of the Department of Commerce (DoC), providesservices to help U.S. firms capture much of the tourism business. They haveteam members across the country to help firms understand global markets.The local trade specialists at ITA’s U.S. Commercial Service (CS) help inter-ested firms develop international marketing plans, meet buyers atinternational trade shows, and more. Their trade specialists assist promo-tion bureaus, visitor bureaus, hotels, and tour operators, to name just a few.

For example, China is rapidly becoming one of the most important out-bound tourism markets in the world. According to the China National TourismAdministration, Chinese outbound travelers reached 109 million in 2014 andthe U.S. is an increasingly popular destination. In 2014, China ranked as the6th largest international market for the U.S. According to the National Trav-el and Tourism Office of the DoC, China is expected to become the largestsource of overseas visitors to the United States by 2020.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has export promotionloan guarantees available to help your small business with capital to goglobal – including boosting tourism. An International Trade Loan (ITL) allowsfor global expansion with loan guarantees for firms adversely affected byimport competition or that want to expand their exporting operations.

SBA allows the borrower to use loan proceeds to acquire, construct,renovate, modernize, improve, or expand facilities and equipment to beused in the U.S. to produce goods or services involved in international tradeand to develop and penetrate foreign markets. Loaned funds also may beused to refinance an existing loan and loan proceeds may be used for busi-ness purposes that enhance a company’s export development. Loanproceeds can go as high as $5 million.

THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE VIEWS TOURISM IN THE FOLLOWING THREE WAYS:Tourism is an export of recreational servicesThe foreign buyer brings foreign exchange into the USThe foreign buyer picks up the service in person

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Rolling Green Golf Club HostsTHE 2016 U.S. WOMEN’S AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP

Rolling Green Golf Club inSpringfield,will have the dis-tinct honor of hosting the 116thU.S. Women’s Amateur Cham-pionship, August 1 – 7, 2016.We are certain that this historicevent will prove to be a mem-orable and enjoyable experiencefor golf fans in the DelawareValley. The public is welcome to attendat no charge compliments ofRolling Green Golf Club.Rolling Green is approxi-

mately 10 miles west of CenterCity Philadelphia, located nearthe intersection of Route 1 andthe Blue Route (I476) inDelaware County. Designed by William S.

Flynn and Howard Toomey onits 157-acre property in 1925,Rolling Green Golf Clubopened for play in 1926. The U.S. Women’s Amateur

Championship marked thebeginning of women’s compet-itive golf in this country. Alongwith the U.S. Amateur and theU.S. Open, the Women’s Ama-teur was one of the USGA’sfirst three championships con-ducted in 1895.The Women’s Amateur has

long identified some of golf ’sgreatest women players, manyof whom have gone on to suc-cessful professional careers.The most noteworthy champi-on is Glenna Collett Vare, alifelong amateur who won theRobert Cox Trophy a record sixtimes. Second only to Vare isJoAnne Gunderson Carner,who won five Women’s Ama-teur Championships. Otherwomen to secure their place ingolf history include Patty Berg,Babe Didrikson Zaharias,Louise Suggs. Beth Daniel, Juli

This historic event will prove to be a memorableand enjoyable experience for golf fans in the

Delaware Valley.

Volunteer • Watch • Enjoy

Inkster and Morgan Pressel. Golfers from around the globe will compete in qualifying sites

across the U.S. to gain one of the 156 spots in the championshipfield. In recent years, the field included foreign players represent-ing Argentina, Australia, Austria, Canada, the People’s Republicof China, Chinese Taipei, Colombia, Germany, Great Britain (Eng-land and Scotland), Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, SriLanka, Thailand, Vietnam, Jamaica, Peru, Puerto Rico, South Africa,Sweden, Spain and Wales. In short, this event will bring a globalfocus to the suburban Philadelphia area.Follow the RGGC 2016 U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship

on Social Media for Instant Updates: www.RGGC2016.com; FACE-BOOK: RGGC2016; TWITTER: RollingGreen16; INSTAGRAM:RollingGreen2016.





ADVICE ON

BATTLING COMMONSUMMERTIME INJURIESBy Gregory Cuculino, M.D., Chair of Emergency Medicine, Crozer-Keystone Health System

I remember the times when summertime actually meant something different than the normal routine. I could sleep late,spend the entire day outside playing with friends, and only had toworry about when school was starting again. But then life tookover and summer just meant going to work a little sweaty and atleast coming home in the sunlight. So for most of us, summer doesnot change our daily routines and the risks of life are the same. Butthere are some things that are specific to summer that everyonecould avoid or lessen with a little information and preparation.

SUNBURNEven on cloudy days, ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause skin dam-

age. Apply sunblock when you are outside for prolonged periodsof time. You should use a sunblock with an SPF 30 or higher. Thekey is to apply liberally, at least 15 minutes before going outside,and reapply every 2 hours or after heavy sweating or swimming.

DEHYDRATIONThis is particularly dangerous for the young and elderly. Often

they cannot express their thirst and in some cases not even feel theneed to hydrate. The damage can range from mild fatigue, muscleaches, headache, nausea and vomiting to life-threatening seizuresand stroke-like symptoms. The key is to avoid the heat of the dayand continue to drink fluids loaded with electrolytes. Avoid caf-feinated beverages. And as soon as you start feeling ill, removeyourself from the heat and drink.

INSECT BITES/BEE STINGSThey are everywhere. They can ruin a picnic, bike ride and even

relaxing on the beach. Insect repellent works well. When bittenavoid scratching to reduce the possibility of infection. If stung bya bee, look for a retained stinger. If one is found do not pinch it toremove it. Use something like a credit card to flick the stinger out.Squeezing it can introduce more venom. If there are any signs ofa severe allergic reaction, such as a diffuse rash; swelling of theface, lips, or tongue; or shortness of breath, call 9-1-1 immediate-ly or seek attention in the emergency room.

DROWNING/DIVING ACCIDENTSNo matter how good a swimmer anyone thinks they are, swim-

ming and alcohol do not mix. Swimming is a dangerous activityfor all ages. Diving into shallow areas is a common cause of deathand paralysis. Too often teenagers are picked out of the pool afterdiving head first, unable to move from the waist down. Medicineis making great strides in dealing with spinal cord injuries, butoften the damage is permanent.Children of all ages need constant supervision. It only takes a

few minutes for a child to go under and suffer a permanent neuro-logic injury. Keep a constant count of the heads playing in the pool,and make sure that number stays the same.

POISON IVYThe oil from poison ivy leaves can cause severe contact der-

matitis, resulting in a red, itchy rash that forms blisters and vesicles.The oil often gets under your fingernails and is spread every-

where you scratch. This often causes the rash to be instraight lines. Treatment ranges from over-the-count-

er lotions to relieve the itch to oral steroids formore severe reactions.

With a little caution and preparation, everyone can enjoy

a safe and healthy summer.


OPTIONS FORMAKING YOUR SMALL BUSINESSWEBSITE MOBILE FRIENDLYCourtesy of Chester County Score

With Google changing the game in April 2015 by givingbetter search results page ranking to mobile-friendlywebsites, many small businesses have cause for con-cern. According to an infographic by Greater RochesterSCORE, 93.3 percent of small/medium business web-sites were not yet mobile friendly at the end of 2014.That’s a big deal considering that in May 2015, Googleannounced more Google searches take place on mobiledevices than on computers in the United States andnine other countries.Trying to navigate through and view a website that doesn’t

present well on a mobile device frustrates users and can createmissed opportunities for your business. If your website is not yetmobile friendly, you’re probably wondering about your options formaking it so. Here are three ways you can turn your website intoone that will play well with mobile devices:

Develop a mobile version of your desktop website.By using a conversion platform, your website developer can

create a separate version of your website that will appear whensomeone views your site on a mobile device. This is a relativelyquick way to make your website mobile friendly,but it has some drawbacks; you’ll need to maintain and update content on two separatewebsites and visitors on mobile devicesmay get frustrated because your website’s mobile version will likely nothave the breadth of information that your desktop site has.

Use a mobile plugin for your site.Popular website content management systems like WordPress,

Drupal, and Joomla have plugins you can install to make your website mobile friendly without creating a version separate fromyour desktop website. For more information about how you mightmake your existing site mobile friendly using plugins, visit Google’sMobile Guide, which provides links to software available for various website platforms.

Recreate your website using a responsive web design.Responsive design takes a mobile-first approach and provides

a solution that gives you one website with design and features thatadapt to screens of various sizes (smartphones, tablets, etc.). Fromthe start, it takes into account how design, content, features, andfunctionality must be incorporated to ensure a positive user experience regardless of whether your website is accessed from a mobile device or desktop computer.


Turn your website intoone that plays well with

mobile devices.


Typically, the separate mobile version of a desktop site and theplugin options are viewed as temporary fixes while responsivedesign is considered a more permanent solution. Each solution hassome pros and cons, so consider talking with a website design professional to determine what makes sense for you in the short- and long-term. Not sure where to turn? Contact your localSCORE chapter for guidance and resources to help you with allaspects of starting and growing your small business.

Chester and Delaware County SCORE is a non-profit organiza-tion that provides free counseling to entrepreneurs and smallbusiness. They have more than 100 experienced counselors withexpertise in almost every facet of business. Of the more than 300SCORE chapters across the nation, the Chester and DelawareCounty SCORE chapter was named “Best Chapter in America”in 2015. The chapter also teaches more than 50 seminars andworkshops. Their Advisory Boards were created to help existingbusinesses to grow. Call today to schedule a personal session witha counselor at any one of our 13 counseling locations, or to learnmore about our small business education programs. Call us at 610-344-6910 or click here to visit us online Chester and DelawareCounty SCORE.


“Management is doing things right.

Leadership is doingthe right things.”

- Peter Drucker

Through the Foundation of the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce (FDCCC) Leadership Academy, participants expand beyond the man-agement skills that make them effective at workto develop the leadership abilities that willhelp them inspire their teams and createinnovation & opportunity in their organ-izations and the community.

The Business Leadership Academy of DelawareCounty runs from September to June. Through a seriesof interactive sessions led by a facilitator, along withkey influencers throughout the county as panelists.Graduates are recognized at the Chamber’s Annu-al Membership Luncheon in June.

Get your application in to be in the Business Leadership Academy Class of

2017! Fill out an application at www.delcochamber.org/chamber-foundation by August 31, 2016.

ARE YOUA LEADER?

Enrollment in theBUSINESS LEADERSHIP ACADEMYis limited!

Participation in the BUSINESS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY (BLA)is open to persons living and/or working in Delaware County.

A maximum of twenty individuals will be accepted to participate in the program each year.

Application deadline is Wednesday, August 31st. Participation must be supported by your employer. Scholarships may be available for those who qualify.

Apply at delcochamber.org/chamber-foundation


On top of being a dedicated and motivat-ed honor student, Nicole Strasinski,Sophomore, Upper Darby High School, isinvolved with multiple activities such as theAnti-Bullying Club and being a HomeroomRepresentative. Nicole has also participat-ed in competitive cheerleading for Kedron

and Drexel Hill Raiders through 8th grade. Once she started high school she became an Upper Darby Royals Varsity Cheerleader as a freshman. Along with competitive cheerlead-ing, Nicole also participates in competitive gymnastics at the Delco Training Center.

Recently Nicole attended the 2016 Youth Leadership Academyat Penn State Brandywine Campus. During the academy she wasable to engage with local area leaders in government, business,nonprofits, and media. “It was motivating to hear how each panelist got started in their

careers,” she said. “I really enjoyed speaking with the panelists,especially Mike Ranck. I loved spending time at the YMCA growing up and respect him for his leadership there… The mediapanel was memorable because of their funny stories!” Nicole also participated in an “Ignite Presentation” with her

fellow peers on the topic of leadership. Nicole said, “Puttingtogether a leadership presentation with people I just met wasexciting and fun!” The three day program was very engaging and insightful for

Nicole. The YLA has helped her better understand leadership, andhow she can impact her community. After the Youth LeadershipAcademy, Nicole continues to strive at Upper Darby High Schooland become a better leader for her peers.

SPOTLIGHT –Insights Into Leadership Through Youth Leadership Academy

NICOLE STRASINSKISchool: Upper Darby High SchoolGrade Level: Sophomore

“Putting together a leadership presentation with people I just met

was exciting and fun!”

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PERSONAL INCOME & SALES TAXIn February Governor Tom Wolf gave his 2nd budgetaddress, and proposed an increase in the PersonalIncome Tax and expansion of the Sales Tax.

In particular, an increased Personal Income tax will hurt small busi-ness owners and result in consumers havingless money in their pockets. With adecreased income, they spend less. Whenthe consumers spend less, the growth of theeconomy slows and results in fewer jobsbeing created. Since fewer jobs are beingcreated, the unemployment rate rises. Peo-ple searching for jobs have less chance ofbeing hired and stay unemployed longer. APersonal Income tax increase hurts con-sumers, and begins the start of a dominoeffect on the economy.The sales tax also affects consumers,

and indirectly businesses. The increased

cost of products causes a decreased demand, so consumers no longer buy as many prod-ucts. Large businesses may be able to withstand this hit, but small businesses, which arethe bulk of our members, may struggle. In 2015, 98% of Pennsylvania businesses weresmall businesses. So when they lay off employees, many Pennsylvanians are affected. Not only will the sales tax increase, but it will also be expanding to other profession-

al services. This expansion would include services such as child care, nursing homes, andlegal services just to name a few. It has become a concern that with taxes being put on tothese services that it would discourage people from using them all together, thereforebringing in less revenue than is expected. An increased or expanded sales tax also greatly affects the southeastern part of the state. If the expansion is adopted it might encourage Pennsylvanian’s in this region to cross the border and indulge in tax free shopping in our neighboring state Delaware, therefore hurting Pennsylvania businesses. Raising taxes will not fix the state’s ongoing revenue problems and a positive business

climate in our Commonwealth benefits our residents, municipalities, and various otherinstitutions. Support of pro-business policies go a long way towards making DelawareCounty and Pennsylvania a better place to live, work, and raise a family.


DELICIOUS DELCO

PHILLY CHEESE STEAK

INGREDIENTSGrass fed chip steak from Lancaster hormone-free cows

Onion or twoOlive oilSalt, pepper, garlic powderItalian crusty rollsProvolone cheeseOptional toppers: sauted mushrooms, sweet peppers, hot peppers, marinara sauce, hot sauce, ketchup

Procedure:1.Add sliced onions to a hot oiled pan overmedium heat. Sauté until golden for about10 minutes stirring occasionally. Remove.

2. Slice chip steak into very thin strips andbrown on high heat using the same pan.Apply seasonings as desired. When almostcooked through, add vegetables back inand mix it up for another minute or two.

3.Slice and lightly oil the rolls. Place cheeseon top. Pile on the hot meat mixture. Adornwith optional toppers.

By Debbie Formica, Martindale’s Natural Market

A visit to the Philadelphia area wouldn’t be completewithout indulging in a Philly Cheese Steak. Choose local,

high quality, hormone-free beef from our farmers in Lancaster County and make it yourself. It’s easy!


JUNE 20 COFFEE CONNECTION: BHCU GLEN MILLS8:00 AM - 10:00 AM1810 Wilmington PikeGlen Mills, PA 19342JUNE 22 DELCO NIGHT WITHPHILADELPHIA UNION & TAILGATETAILGATE 4:30 PM GAME 7:00 PMTalen Energy Stadium, 1 Stadium Dr.Chester, PA 19013JULY 21 SUMMERTIME MEMBER ORIENTATION8:30 AM - 10:30 AMDelaware County Chamber of Commerce 1001 Baltimore Pike Ste. 9LLSpringfield, PA 19064JULY 21 YOUNG PROFESSIONALS -TURN THE JOB YOU HAVE INTO THE JOB YOU WANT! 12:00 PM - 2:00 PMThe Inn at Swarthmore10 S Chester Rd,Swarthmore, PA 19081JULY 27 ECONOMIC FORUM7:30 AM - 9:30 AMSpringfield Country Club400 W Sproul Rd,Springfield, PA 19064

AUGUST 4 BUSINESS TRADE SHOW8:00 AM - 2:00 PMConcord Country Club1601 Old Wilmington PikeWest Chester, PA 19382AUGUST 4 WHAT IS YOUR STRATEGY?WINNING IN A COMPETITIVE MARKET10:00 AM - 12:00 PMConcord Country Club1601 Old Wilmington PikeWest Chester, PA 19382AUGUST 23 VOLUNTEER! HELP LOCALKIDS GET READY FOR SCHOOL WITHTHIS BACKPACK EVENT AT CITYTEAM 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMCityTeam Ministries634 Sproul StreetChester, PA 19013AUGUST 31 SPEED NETWORKING9:00 AM - 11:00 AMDelaware County Chamber of Commerce 1001 Baltimore Pike Ste. 9LLSpringfield, PA 19064SEPTEMBER 14 BUSINESS AFTERHOURS: BENEFICIAL BANK5:00 PM - 7:00 PMBeneficial Bank537 Baltimore PikeSpringfield, PA 19064

SEPTEMBER 20 THE MILLENNIALMYTH: LET'S PLAY8:30 AM - 10:30 AMDelaware County Chamber of Commerce 1001 Baltimore Pike Ste. 9LLSpringfield, PA 19064OCTOBER 6 ATHENA LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON11:30 AM - 1:30 PMLlanerch Country Club950 West Chester PikeHavertown, PA 19083OCTOBER 20 BUSINESS AFTERHOURS: LPL FINANCIAL 5:00 PM - 7:00 PMLPL Financial780 Parkway DriveBroomall, PA 19008Near Marple Sports Arena

INTERESTED IN TRYING OUT NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES?New! PROMO CODES are available for Future Members for many of our networking events.Contact the Chamber for more information on a complimentary admission promo code.

WelcomeNew Members

A warm welcome to our newest Members! Membership in the Chamber is a savvy business investment. Through Membership, you gain a dedicated partner who is committedto the support and growth of your regional business environ-ment. We look forward to seeing you around the Chamber.

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Good Health PharmacyGrasons Co. of Delaware CountyHEADstrong FoundationInner SpringboardJDog Junk Removal & HaulingLowe's Home ImprovementMary Kay CosmeticsMOD PizzaMore Joy Now, LLCMr. Appliance of the Delaware ValleyOne True Heart Healing CenterPat's Pizza Family RestuarantPhiladelphia Media NetworkQuinn Insurance AgencyReal World Magic, Inc.

RePipe 4710, Inc.Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 19Siana, Bellwoar and McAndrew, LLPSpigel ConsultingStrength for LifeTancredi Chiropractic & RehabilitationCenterThe Inn at SwarthmoreThumbtackTracy's Home DecorWieand Law FirmWild Birds Unlimited of ConcordvilleWilsonPromosXOTIVE Facility Solutions, Inc.

Register to attend these events and other businessboosting opportunities at www.delcochamber.org.

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