Why Join The Chamber?€¦ · Why Join The Chamber? OBJECTIVES Market Chamber members through referral services, special events and Chamber publications Offer assistance on business-related

Why Join The Chamber?

OBJECTIVES

Market Chamber members through referral services, special

events and Chamber publications

Offer assistance on business-related issues and concerns

Serve as a resource center for information about the area

Provide support for business and education partnerships

Serve as an advocate for businesses at the local, county,

state and national levels

Promote the development of a strong business community

Work with other organizations to achieve community-wide goals

Communicate the message that a strong economic foundation

enhances the quality of life for everyone in the Valley

BENEFITS

Listing in the annual Business Directory and on the UPVCC website

Members-only use of conference room

Subscription to The Exchange, bi-monthly newsletter

Subscription to monthly News & Events email

Members only mailing list and labels

Complimentary notary services and certificates of origin

Exclusive referral service

Exposure through press releases on the website and social media

Networking opportunities through monthly breakfasts, luncheons,

committees and special events

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

VISION: Striving to be the most

trusted strategic partner for the

Upper Perkiomen Valley

MISSION: Providing leadership and

vision to foster economic vitality

and enrich the quality of life in the

Upper Perkiomen Valley

“STRENGTH THROUGH CONNECTIONS”

About the Chamber

PerkUp Stats 2019

104 Hometown Hero Banners installed along Main Street

250 UPHS (Upper Perkiomen High School) freshman students

attended Ace the Interview and Soft Skills presentations

250+ UPHS sophomore students participated in business tours

18 businesses hosted tours for UPHS students

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2019 IN REVIEW

2019 STATS

40,228 Website Views

1,323 Total Event Attendees

Attendees for Top Three Events:

600+ Community & Business Expo

140 Golf Outing & Clambake

174 Staff Appreciation

Total

Members

New

Members

Seminars &

Networking Events

Weekly Social

Media Engagements

BOARD

OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE BOARD

Chair of the Board

Kim Detwiler, Penn Foundation

First Vice Chair

Dennis Pfleiger, St. Luke’s University Health

Network - Quakertown | Upper Bucks Campus

Second Vice Chair

Michelle Forsell, Norris McLaughlin | P.A.

Treasurer

Scott Orzehoski, QNB Bank

Secretary

Kim Licata, Harleysville Bank

Immediate Past Chair

Peter Rosenquist, US Tape Company

President

Luanne B. Stauffer, UPVCC

Ed Buchinski, The Grand Theater

Dave Czarnecki, 215 Secure/CzarStar Security

Doug Delp, The Delp Group, Inc.

Mark Devey, Perkiomen School

Frank Falk, Falk Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc.

William Gillespie, Jr., Gillespie Electric, Inc.

Roxanne Klein, Knoll, Inc.

Robert McCarty, Jr., Valley Lock & Door

Carol Obando-Derstine, PPL

Joseph Procak, Brode & Brooks, Inc., Realtors

Anton Ringenary, Minuteman Press of Quakertown

Allyn Roche, Ed.D., Upper Perkiomen School District

Sarah Scarangello, Blommer Chocolate Company

Trevor Smith, Horizon Engineering

Michael Tannous, Upper Perkiomen Valley YMCA

CHAMBER

STAFF Luanne B. Stauffer

President

Michele Fillippo

PerkUp Project Coordinator

Kasey Schultz

Event & Marketing Director

Leanne Engle

Accounts Manager

Barbara Matkowski

Administrative Assistant

Erin Sweed

Membership Development

Allison Louis

Membership Development

UPVCC EVENTS

As a member, you are encouraged to attend the following annual events. In addition to these events,

the Chamber also offers a variety of happy hours, seminars and other networking opportunities.

See insert for 2020 event details

August: Legislative Affairs Series Breakfast

September: Golf Outing & Clambake

October: Designer Bag Bingo

October: Business & Education Breakfast

November: PerkUp Celebration

December: Holiday Breakfast

January: Legislative Affairs Series Luncheon

February: Member Luncheon

March: Member Luncheon

April: Staff Appreciation Luncheon

April: Business Expo & Job Fair

May: Legislative Affairs Series Luncheon

June: Community & Commerce Breakfast

FOR QUESTIONS

AND MORE

INFORMATION

P. 215.679.3336

F. 215.679.2624

W. upvchamber.org

E. [email protected]

300 Main Street

East Greenville, PA 18041

Use code MEMBER20 for $20 off your first event registration

Excludes Golf Outing, Clambake and Staff Appreciation Luncheon.

Date

Full Name of Organization

Physical Address

Mailing Address

Address for Directory

CEO/Owner (if different from Chamber Rep) Title

Chamber Representative

Telephone Fax

E-mail Website

Number of Employees Full-Time Part-Time

Referred by

Kindly provide a description of your business (100 words or less) which will be included in the

Online Chamber Directory & Newsletter. (A separate sheet of paper may be used, if necessary.) Please

forward an electronic version (jpeg, bmp, or png) of your company logo to: [email protected]

Membership Application

For all employees wishing to receive the newsletter electronically, please email your contact information to [email protected]

Annual Membership Fee Schedule Effective January 1, 2020

Businesses

1 employee ........................................$160.00

2-4 employees .................................... 215.00

5-7 employees .................................... 245.00

8-15 employees .................................. 270.00

16-25 employees ................................ 345.00

26-40 employees ................................ 395.00

41-60 employees ................................ 445.00

61-75 employees ................................ 545.00

76-125 employees .............................. 645.00

126-200 employees ............................ 695.00

201-600 employees ............................ 835.00

601-over employees ........................... 985.00

Other Member Classes

Citizen/ Retired ................................$120.00

Educational Institutions

By employee, not to exceed ................. 645.00

Non-profit Organizations

Without Payroll ................................... 120.00

By employee, not to exceed ................. 645.00

Municipal

Population under 3,000 ....................... 445.00

Population over 3,000 ......................... 655.00

Religious Institutions ........................ 120.00

Membership Fee (see table) $ .00

Scholarship Donation (optional) .00

New Member Processing Fee (one time only) + 25.00

Total Amount Due $ .00

Please make checks payable to UPV Chamber of Commerce or provide information below to pay by Visa or MasterCard

Credit Card Number Exp. Date CVC Code

Billing Address (if different from above) Zip Code

Name on Card Authorized Signature

Important Complete the reverse side of this application by circling up to five categories that best

describe the products, services, operations and/ or mission of your organization.

K Kitchen Exhaust Systems

Kitchens

L Land Preservation - Natural Resources

Landscaping - Architects/Contractors

Law Offices

Lawn Care

Leasing

Legislators

Libraries

Locksmith Service

M Mailing/Shipping

Management Consultants

Manufacturing

Mapping

Marketing - Research/Consulting

Masonry

Massage Therapy

Mattresses

Medical Supplies

Memory Support

Mental Health/Substance Abuse

Merchant Services

Metal Fabrication/Stamping

Mission/Ministry Organizations

Mold Remediation

Mortgage/Lending Services

Municipalities

Museums

Music

Music Instruction

N News/Information

Newspaper Publishers

Non-profit Organizations

Notary Public

Nursery Schools

Nursing Agencies

Nursing Homes (see Assisted Living Facilities)

Nutritional Products

O Offices Supplies/Equipment

Optometrists/Opticians

Outdoor/Educational

P Paint/Wall Paper Supplies

Painting Contractors

Parks/Recreation

Payroll Services

Personal Care

Pharmacies

Photographers

Photography - Finishing/Processing Restoration

Physical Therapy

Physicians/Surgeons (see Hospitals)

Plumbing

Police (In case of emergency, dial 911)

Printing - Typesetting/Graphics

Promotional Items

Property Management

Publishing

A Accessories

Accountants/Accounting Services

Adult Care/Adult Day Care

Advertising

Agriculture

Airports

Ambulance Services

Animal Boarding

Antiques

Apartments

Appliances

Appraisers

Architects/Contractors

Artists

Assisted Living Facilities

Associations

Attorneys

Auction/Antiques Services

Audio/Video

Automobile Dealers

Automotive Parts/Equipment

Automotive Repairs/Service

Awards

B Banks/Banking Institutions

Banquet/Conference Facilities

Bed & Breakfasts

Beverages-Wholesale/Distributors

Boutique Shops/Specialty Products

Bridal Wear

Building Materials

Business Consultants - Planning/Services

C Cabinetry/Millwork

Camps

Candy

Carpets & Rugs - Dealers/Cleaning

Catering Services

Child Care

Chiropractors

Churches

Civic/Service Organizations (see Associations)

Cleaning

Clinics/Medical Groups (see Hospitals)

Clothing

Colleges

Commercial Building Maintenance Services

Communications/Telecommunications

Community Services

Computers - Consultants/Services

Constituent Services

Construction Management

Construction Materials

Consultants

Contractors - Excavation

Contractors - General & Sub

Copiers/Office Equipment

Cosmetics/Skin Care

Counseling/Therapy

Creative Design

Credit Unions

Cremation Services

D Dance Instruction

Delicatessen

Dental/Orthodontic Care

Digital and Print Branding

Dog Grooming/Training

Doors

Drying & Sizing

E Early Childhood/Learning Center

Economic Development

Educational/Instructional Organizations/

Programs: (see Nursery Schools & Schools)

Electrical Equipment/Supplies

Electricians

Embroidery/Screen Printing

Emergency Services

Employee Benefits/Consulting

Employment Services

Energy

Engineering/Surveying

Engraving

Entertainment

Environmental Consultants

Equipment - Sales/Rental/Design

Excavating

Exercise/Fitness

Exporting

F Farmers Market

Fast Food

Financial Advisors/Services

Fire Companies

Fire Extinguishers

Florists

Food Processing

Food Service Supplies

Formal Wear

Fuel

Fund Raising - Services/Products

Funeral Directors

Furniture - Manufacturing/Upholstery

Furniture - Retail

G Garage Doors

Gas - Industrial/Specialty

Gifts

Golf Courses/Golf Supplies

Gourmet Foods

Government

Graphic Design

H Handyman

Hardware

Headstones

Health Counseling

Health Food Store

Healthcare

Heating/Air Conditioning

Home Improvements

Home Security

Horse Boarding

Hospitality

Hospitals

Hotel/Motels

Human Services

I Ice Cream

Insurance

Insurance Consultants

Internet Services

Investment Consultants

J Janitorial Supplies

Jewelry Store

R Radiators

Realtors/Real Estate Services

Recreation

Recycling Centers

Remodeling/Repair

Rental Properties

Restaurants

Restoration Services

Retail Sales

Retirement Communities (see Assisted

Living/Nursing Homes)

Retirement Plans

S Safety Supplies

Salon

Schools

Security/Monitoring Services

Senior Safety

Service Stations

Sewer/Water

Signs/Banners

Social Services

Software

Spas

Speakers - Motivational/Instructional

Specialty Services

Sports Programs

Sports Therapy

Staffing Agencies

Storage/Warehousing

Subdivision Specialists

T Tax Services/Information

Televisions

Theaters

Thrift Shops

Tires - Sales/Service

Title Companies

Tourist Information

Transportation

Trash/Recycling

Travel

Trucks/Trailers - Sales/Rental

U Utilities

V Veterinarians

Video - Sales/Rentals/Production

Volunteer Opportunities

W Water Ice

Watershed Restoration

Wealth Management

Web Site Design/Services

Winery

Y Yoga

2020 Category Options Please circle up to five categories that apply to your organization (put a star next to your primary category)

The Chamber of Commerce is a member-

based, business advocacy organization.

Membership is comprised of businesses,

educational institutions, non-profit organizations,

municipalities, civic leaders and individuals.

ABOUT THE CHAMBER

Networking

You can never have too many friends or business

contacts! Chamber special events and programs

offer many opportunities to connect.

Seminars

The Chamber offers business seminars on a wide

range of topics for continued education. Learn

something new or get up to date on business-

related topics.

Referrals

The Chamber office provides display racks for

member newsletters, business cards and brochures.

“Providing leadership and vision to foster

Tools

economic vitality and enrich the quality of life

in the Upper Perkiomen Valley” is more than just

a mission statement. Our staff and volunteers

have many suggestions to share that will help

grow and strengthen your company. We will

do our best to ensure your economic success.

Involvement

In addition to networking and sponsorships, we

welcome and encourage our members to get

involved and serve on one of our many active

committees. Choose from Program Development,

Golf Outing, Ambassadors Council, Marketing and

Membership, PerkUp, Legislative Affairs, Business

and Education Alliance, Business Expo & Job Fair

and many more.

Opportunities

Spreading the word about your business is an

integral component in business success. We offer

many communication vehicles, as well as network-

ing, to increase your visibility. These vehicles

include marketing, advertising and sponsorship.

“I firmly believe that no other organization creates as

many opportunities to come in contact with respected

members of the community like the UPV Chamber. The

more involved I've become the more I have benefited”.

- Frank Falk, Falk Funeral Homes and Crematory, Inc.

Legislative Voice

The Legislative Affairs Council discusses local

issues and develops strategies to work with

federal, state and local officials. This council

ensures that our government officials will under-

stand what our Chamber business members

need. We represent seven municipalities in

the Upper Perkiomen Valley.

Partnerships

We partner with the Upper Perkiomen School

District, Perkiomen School, Western Montgomery

Career & Technology Center and Montgomery

County Community College to provide opportuni-

ties for both the business and educational

communities. These alliances help the business

community, students and schools work together

to prepare for a mutually beneficial future for

both the prospective employee and the employer.

The Chamber’s

Vision & Mission

VISION: Striving to be the most trusted strategic

partner for the Upper Perkiomen Valley

MISSION: Providing leadership and vision to

foster economic vitality and enrich the quality

of life in the Upper Perkiomen Valley

Contact P. 215.679.3336

F. 215.679.2624

W. upvchamber.org


300 Main Street


The Upper Perkiomen Valley Chamber of

Commerce offers a full calendar of events

and informational sessions designed to help

you get the most out of your membership

investment. The variety of events offers

opportunities for everyone in your business.

In addition to event attendance, participation

through Chamber event sponsorship creates

business camaraderie while highlighting and

showcasing your business.

Please remember that UPV Chamber membership

extends to all employees of a business and/or members

of an organization (not just a single representative).

2020 PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES

MAJOR EVENTS

Business Expo & Job Fair

Selling out each spring with 50+ exhibits, the Expo is

open to the public and reaches the largest number of

community members of all Chamber events. Extensively

promoted throughout the Valley, this event is visited by

more than 500 people. An annual theme adds interest

and continuity among exhibits. Registration begins in

January and offers various exhibit spaces. In 2019, food

trucks and a job fair featuring 20 businesses were added

to the event.

Sponsorship Investment: $200-$3,000

Admission: Complimentary

Golf Outing and Clambake

Seen as one of the most successful and favored outings

in the area, this September event is always a fun-filled

day of both golf and networking. The scramble format

makes it open and inviting to all. Sponsors and volunteers

have opportunities for direct interaction with every golfer,

allowing even non-golfers to spend time on the course.

The day ends with a course-side clambake for all mem-

bers. Registration for golf begins in March and is limited

to 120 people.


Golf Outing Registration: $150

Clambake Registration: $45

PerkUp Celebration

This is one of the Chamber’s most well-attended

events. It provides the opportunity for business members

to conduct high-impact networking while enjoying great

food, drinks and entertainment. Creative venues and

local restaurants add to the excitement of this event.

Attendance ranges from 90-125 members and guests.


Registration: $45

The following listings are just a sampling of the full menu

of investment opportunities. For more details, visit the

Chamber’s website or call the office at 215.679.3336.

NETWORKING EVENTS

February and March Monthly Meetings

Updated Chamber information is communicated

at these regular monthly meetings. However, focus

is placed on face-to-face networking, particularly

the March luncheon, which includes a fast-paced,

ice-breaking networking activity.

Sponsorship Investment: $375

Registration: $25

LinkUp Breakfast Roundtables

These sessions are high-impact networking opportunities.

LinkUp was established to facilitate face-to-face intro-

ductions at a leadership level (owners, department

heads and decision-makers) in a small-group setting.

LinkUp helps members build relationships, encourage

referrals and learn more about each other. LinkUp is

open to all members on an “opt in” basis.


Registration: Complimentary

Happy Hours

Informal and complimentary events, these late afternoon

gatherings provide the opportunity to mingle with old

friends, make new connections and invite guests to a

low-key-but-lively Chamber function. Approximately

five Happy Hours are held annually, each at a different

member restaurant. The schedule is subject to venue

availability.

Sponsorship Investment: $300 Annually

Registration: Complimentary

Business Development Seminars

Averaging two hours each, these affordable and

informative sessions cover a variety of disciplines. Some

are presentations, some are workshops, but all have

a goal of building the personal skills of employees at

various employment levels. The typically small class size

elicits active participation from all, particularly during

the question-and-answer period. Attendance varies

based on the topic offered. Sponsorship Investment: $1,000 for 6-8 seminars

SPECIALTY PROGRAMS & EVENTS

Staff Appreciation Luncheon

Coinciding with Administrative Professionals Day, this

beautiful spring luncheon lets our members thank and

pamper their staff. Everyone leaves with a bag of

member-donated promotional items. This event also

allows the Chamber to meet your business support

staff. Attendance has climbed to 170, many returning

year after year.

Sponsorship Investment: $200-$425

Registration: $27

Community & Commerce Breakfast

Community, business and municipal leaders come

together to celebrate the spirit of our community by

acknowledging businesses and individuals who make

a difference in the Upper Perkiomen Valley. Nominations

for an outstanding small business, an effective educator

and an inspirational community leader are submitted

and evaluated by a committee. There is always a sense

of gratitude and respect among the 120+ attendees.

Sponsorship Investment: $250-$500

Registration: $25

Legislative Affairs Series

This series is made up of three events (January, May and

August), with a focus for each as follows: January-County

officials, May-State Legislators and August-Federal Legis-

lators. Members have the opportunity to meet elected

officials, learn about pending legislation and gain insight

into current issues. An average of 50-75 attendees can

be expected.

Sponsorship Investment: $375 each/$1,000 for series

Registration: $25

Business & Education Breakfast

Held at a local school, this breakfast highlights the

partnerships between our education and business

communities. This breakfast has an average

of 60 attendees.


Registration: $25

Holiday Breakfast

In celebration of the winter holidays, many employers use

this event as an expression of thanks for their employees.

An elegant breakfast is followed by a choral concert

featuring the “Uptones.” Because this event averages

over 100 attendees, early registration is strongly advised.


Registration: $25

Advertising Opportunities

Advertising is available through the newsletter, event

programs, business directory, email communications and

on our website. Please call the office for more details.

Email Advertising

Monthly Email Advertising $200

(limit 1 advertiser per month)

For an entire month, your business logo will be displayed

and hyperlinked at the top of every email regarding

news and events sent to 500+ Chamber members

(minimum of 5 emails sent per month).

News & Events Email Advertising

The Chamber’s monthly News & Events email is distributed

to 500+ members and growing. This email blast consists of

Chamber event recaps and upcoming event information,

member news, and the bi-monthly newsletter. The ad will

be hyperlinked to a webpage of your choice.

Square Ad Banner Ad

300W X 250H pixels 600W X 175H pixels

1 Month $100 1 Month $175

Newsletter Advertising

Business Card Ad Quarter Page Ad

1 Publication: $125 1 Publication: $175

3 Publications: $300 3 Publications: $400

6 Publications: $500 6 Publications: $600

1 Publication, Full Page Flyer Insert: $150

(Member provided flyer included in print & digital)

2021 Business Directory Advertising

Full Page Ads Inside Pages Ads

Color Outside Back Cover: $600 Full Page: $240

Inside Front Cover: $500 Half Page: $195

Inside Back Cover: $485 Third Page: $150

Outdoor Gateway Sign Advertising The Chamber offers an exclusive outdoor advertising

program for our member businesses. The two gateway

“Welcome to Our Community” signs on Route 663

entering Pennsburg have flexible space that can now

be rented for billboard advertising on a quarterly basis.

Outdoor Gateway Sign Rental Space (11”x91”): $750

Contact P. 215.679.3336

F. 215.679.2624

W. upvchamber.org


300 Main Street


CHAMBER EVENT COUPON

Upper Perkiomen Valley Chamber of Commerce

300 Main St., East Greenville, Pa 18041 | 215.679.3336 | Fax: 215.679.2624

Email: [email protected] | Website: www.upvchamber.org

This coupon entitles you to $20 off registration

for one person at a Chamber event.

(Excludes Golf Outing, Clambake and Staff Appreciation Luncheon)

If registering online, please use code MEMBER20

2020 Upcoming Events

2.20 February Luncheon Presentation by Penn Foundation

Thursday, February 20, 12-1:30pm

Spinnerstown Hotel, Inc.

3.12 Joint Happy Hour with Greater Reading Chamber Alliance

Thursday, March 12, 5-6:30pm

Bear Creek Mountain Resort

& Conference Center

3.17 Social Media Content Workshop Presented by Kristin Kane Ford,

Kane Partners Social Media

Tuesday, March 17, 8:30-10:30am

UPVCC Conference Room

3.19 March Luncheon Jennifer Butler, Executive Director, Montgomery

County Workforce Development Board


Pizza Como PC Pub

3.26 Welcome Workplace Workshop Intercultural Competency, Diversity and Inclusion

Workshop presented by Pearl S. Buck International

Thursday, March 26, 8am-12pm

Perkiomen School

4.7 Staff Appreciation Luncheon

Tuesday, April 7, 11:30am-1:30pm

Finland Mennonite Church








& Conference Center

3.17 Social Media Content Workshop Presented by Kristin Ford,







Pizza Como PC Pub




Perkiomen School











& Conference Center

3.17 Social Media Content Workshop Presented by Kristin Ford,







Pizza Como PC Pub




Perkiomen School




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Why Join The Chamber?€¦ · Why Join The Chamber? OBJECTIVES Market Chamber members through referral services, special events and Chamber publications Offer assistance on business-related