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Chamber News
Chamber Unveils Jingle and Honors Members
Posted Mar 08, 2010
The Central PA Chamber of Commerce has a new jingle, will soon have a new home and has a strong membership base. Some of those members were honored during the Chamber's Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony, held at Norman's Watson Inn, Watsontown.As part of the event, the Chamber unveiled its new jingle, created by the local band and Chamber member Triple Dose. Maria Culp, President & CEO of the Chamber also noted that the Chamber will be moving to its new facility, located at 30 Lawton Lane, located in the Milton Industrial Park in about 3 weeks. In addition to unveiling the new jingle, and revealing the timetable for the move to the new facility, several Chamber members were recognized.
President's Award
Maria Culp, President and CEO of the Chamber, presented both Representative Merle Phillips and Senator John Gordner with the Chamber's President's Award. From the day she took over as head of the Chamber, Culp said the two legislators have provided a tremendous amount of support to her. She's worked side-by-side with the two on issues such as the proposed tolling of Interstate 80, the Central Susquehanna Valley Thruway Project and the Milton Solar Farm. The President's Award is intended to recognize and publicly celebrate an individual's service, accomplishments and status as an informal leader among the members of the Central PA Chamber of Commerce, but especially as someone who has provided invaluable assistance to the President & CEO.
Pictured: Maria Culp, President and CEO of the Chamber (center), with Representative Merle Phillips (left) and Senator John Gordner.
Business of the Year
McCann School of Business & Technology, of Sunbury was recognized as the Business of the Year, which is given annually to a member business with 50 or more employees. McCann has been in business for over 100 years, is a very active member of the Chamber, and has provided the Chamber with over 1500 hours of free help through their externship program. Jorjia Clinger and Phil Campbell accepted the award on behalf of McCann.
Pictured: Phil Campbell and Jorjia Clinger
Small Business of the Year
CATV Service, Inc. was the recipient of the Small Business of the Year, given annually to a member business with less than 50 employees. CATV strives to provide excellent service to all of its customers. The business is also dedicated to serving the community. Samuel Haulman, President & General Manager of CATV Service, Inc. accepted the award.
Pictured: Samuel Haulman, President/General Manager, CATV
Business & Education Award
Christopher Herbster, facility director of Phoenix Rehabilitation and Health Services, Inc. in Sunbury was the recipient of the Business & Education Award. The award is given to the business or individual that demonstrates the vision of the committee to provide interactive opportunities for business and educators. Chris has worked closely with the numerous career development programs offered by the Chamber.
Pictured: Chris Herbster, Facility Director,
Phoenix Rehabilitation and Health Services, Inc.
Volunteer of the Year
Tere Rill, Publisher of the Women's Journals was the recipient of the Volunteer of the Year. Tere possesses many of the attributes of an outstanding volunteer. She drives 55 minutes one way to be involved as a member of the Events & Membership Committee. Is an excellent brain stormer and always has a fresh idea to present to the Committee. She was the driving force behind the beginning of the Women Connecting networking group and is not afraid to take the action necessary to make things a reality.
Pictured: Bruce Smith, Membership and Marketing Director of the Chamber and Tere Rill, Publisher, Women's Journals.
Michelle Simons of Simons Says Fitness was the guest speaker. She is an exercise and fitness specialist, certified strength and conditioning coach, and personal trainer. She also specializes in sports performance and personal at home training. She shared her passion and enthusiasm for life and good health, and reflected on the importance of connections. Michelle emphasized the importance of mind and body connection. This correlation has a direct effect on our professional network. "We all have our own connections in this room, and we are all connected and sitting here today because of our connection to the Chamber."
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Golf Tournament Raises Funds for Educational Programs
Posted Aug 03, 2009
July 31, 2009 - Wynding Brook Golf Course was the setting for the Central PA Chamber of Commerce Business & Education Partnership's 8th Annual Golf Tournament. This event is the Business & Education Partnership's biggest fundraiser.The tournament was a huge success thanks to all the participants, sponsors and business donors throughout the community. A special thank-you goes out to T-Ross Brothers Construction, Inc. as the Master Sponsor of the Tournament.
Connecting Business and our School Districts is critical in building the workforce of the future and these funds make that possible.
Skill competitions included longest men's drive, longest women's drive, closest to the pin, straightest men's drive, longest women's drive, putting contest and skins game.
The Chamber was prepared to give away $10,000 cash for a hole-in-one on hole #13, but no one was able to meet the challenge.
First Place Flight A:
Don Hendricks, Angelo Leone, Chad Anthony, Lonnie Magargle
First Place Flight B:
Gerry Runyan, Gerry Runyan II, Rodney Baker, Al Boggs
The funds raised from the golf tournament are used to support the Business & Education Partnership special initiatives, which include Career Fairs, Career Exploration, Career Speakers, Job Shadowing, Legislative Breakfasts, School Counts!, AP/NOCTI Awards and the Business & Education Partnership Awards.
Christine Gabel from Meadowbrook Christian School, Jared Clark from Milton Area High School and Tiffany Snyder from Watsontown Christian Academy were this year's recipients of the Business and Education Award. They were recognized during their schools' awards or commencement ceremonies and were each presented with a plaque recognizing their achievements and a check for $500.00.
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Chamber Thanks 2009 Golf Tournament Sponsors
Posted Aug 03, 2009
T - Ross Brothers Construction, Inc.
Partnering Sponsors
Dale R. Chomas DMD
Milton Logistics LLC
Norman's Watson Inn
North Central Digital Systems, Inc.
Standard Journal Newspaper
Hole Sponsors
CATV Service, Inc.
Davis Davis & Kaar
Farm & Home Oil Company
Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc.
Larson Design Group
McCann School of Business & Technology
Meadowbrook Christian School
Milton Savings Bank
Norman's Lewisburg Hotel
Penn Wind LLC
Phoenix Rehabilitation & Health Services, Inc.
Revival Tabernacle
Susquehanna Fire Equipment
The Son's Power
Turbotville National Bank
Door Prize / Goodie Bag Sponsors
American Heritage Crafters
CATV Service, Inc.
Central Susquehanna Healthcare Providers, Inc.
Evangelical Community Hospital
Farm & Home Oil Company
Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc.
Holiday Inn Express
Jack Knelly's Office Furniture Specialties, Inc.
Larson Design Group
M & T Bank
Martins Potato Chips, Inc.
Milton Logistics LLC
Norman's Lewisburg Hotel
Norman's Mifflinburg Hotel
Norman's Watson Inn
On Fire Promotions
Pardoe's Perky Peanuts
Phoenix Rehabilitation & Health Services, Inc.
Sire Advertising
Stahlnecker Group
Susquehanna Fire Equipment Company
The UPS Store
T-Ross Brothers Construction, Inc.
West Milton State Bank
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Endangered Species Event ... A Hoping Success
Posted Jun 05, 2009
MILTON, PA: With over 60 Runners, Walkers and Hoppers the inaugural Eastern Spadefoot Toad 5K Run / Walk and Kids Fun Hop was held on Saturday, May 30, 2009 beginning with registration at the Professional Drivers Academy 2300 Housels Run Road. The 5K Run / Walk began in front of Watsontown Trucking on Housels Run Road and ended on Marsh Road in Milton.
The funds raised from the Run - Walk - Hop are used to support the Business & Education Partnership special initiatives, which include Career Fairs, Career Exploration, Career Speakers, Job Shadowing, Legislative Breakfasts, School Counts!, AP/NOCTI Awards and the Business & Education Partnership Awards.
The event was an attempt to have fun with a situation that's been a bother to the Milton Area Industrial Development Association and the Central PA Chamber of Commerce for several years. More than 100 acres of prime industrial land owned by the Milton Area Industrial Development Association is home to one of only two populations of the eastern spadefoot toad in Pennsylvania, and since the little toad is an endangered species, development of the land has been stymied.
"We have them, they aren't going anywhere, so we decided to do something fun with it," said Bruce Smith, membership and marketing director at the chamber. We've been trying to come up with a solution but have been unable to reach any kind of agreeable arrangement that won't cause harm to the toads.
The event was sponsored by: The Central PA Chamber of Commerce, Evangelical Community Hospital, Larson Design Group, Max Media of Pennsylvania, On Fire Promotions, and the Professional Drivers Academy.
Charles Moscariello (above left) of New Columbia, PA won the 5K in 18:49. Joe Stoltz of Selinsgrove crossed the line second in 18:56, and Brock Waughen of New Columbia was third in 19:21.
On the women's side, Susan Lobos (above right) of Winfield won the 5K in 20.25, followed by Sheila Packer in second with a time of 22.53, and Richelle Fessler of Bloomsburg was third with a time of 24.44.
Charles and Susan both received a first place trophy which was custom designed by On Fire Promotions. Awards were presented by "Spadey" The Toad the official mascot of the event.
Male 15 - 19
1st Brock Waughen 19.21
2nd Sean Yingling 20.37
3rd Andrew Smith 32.35
Female 15 - 19
1st Amanda Kilgus 25.27
2nd Amy Thomas 26.18
Male 25 - 29
1st Joe Stoltz 18.56
2nd Rhyan Kleiner 22.09
3rd Christian Prickett 22.25
Female 25 - 29
1st Tiffany Saxton 27.32
Male 30 - 34
1st Josh Criswell 19.32
2nd Thomas Wengerd 21.19
3rd Brian Brown 27.09
Male 35 - 39
1st Charles Moscariello 18.49
2nd Steven Beattie 20.30
3rd Tom Michaels 20.53
Female 35 - 39
1st Sheila Packer 22.53
2nd Jennifer Gallo 31.43
Male 40 - 44
1st Stephen Wilcox 21.11
2nd Eric Kilpatrick 25.27
3rd Kevin Kilgus 25.27
Female 40 - 44
1st Susan Lobos 20.25
2nd Marianne Krammes 34.40
3rd Jill Conrad 35.55
Male 45 - 49
1st Paul Trutt 23.28
2nd John Yingling 25.29
3rd Dale Chomas 33.58
Female 45 - 49
1st Richelle Fessler 24.44
2nd Elizabeth Cash 35.40
3rd Paige Kerstetter 36.28
Male 50 - 54
1st Rickey Michael 27.19
Male 55 - 59
1st Rick Heuholt 23.59
Male 60 +
1st Terry Larson 22.09
2nd Jim Friery 22.48
"Spadey" Mid Pack Award
Richelle Fessler 25.23
Keep on Hopping Final Finisher Award
Susan Reese 45.07
The Medals (top of story right) were designed by On Fire Promotions.
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Administrative Professionals Honored by the Chamber
Posted May 21, 2009
Since 1952, the International Association of Administrative Professionals has honored office workers by sponsoring Administrative Professionals Week. Today, it is one of the largest workplace observances outside of employee birthdays and major holidays.In the year 2000, IAAP announced a name change for Professional Secretaries Week and Professional Secretaries Day. The names were changed to Administrative Professionals Week and Administrative Professionals Day to keep pace with changing job titles and expanding responsibilities of today's administrative workforce.
Over the years, Administrative Professionals Week has become one of the largest workplace observances. The event is celebrated worldwide, bringing together millions of people for community events, educational seminars and individual corporate activities recognizing support staff.
Today, there are more than 4.1 million secretaries and administrative assistants working in the United States, according to U.S. Department of Labor statistics, and 8.9 million people working in various administrative support roles. More than 475,000 administrative professionals are employed in Canada. Millions more administrative professionals work in offices all over the world.
The Central PA Chamber of Commerce, Y-106.5 and Big Country Radio once again partnered together to recognize Administrative Professionals during National Administrative Professionals Day on April 22, 2009. This fun-filled celebration was meant to recognize those in the workplace that help 'keep business moving' in the Valley. The recognition included numerous gifts donated by participating businesses.
The following 9 Administrative Professionals were randomly selected from all nominations:
Lorei Comerer, Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, Milton
Elizabeth DeMi, Geisinger Scheduling Services, Danville
Rebecca Edmiston, Snyder County Courthouse, Selinsgrove
Sue Fidler, ConAgra Foods, Milton
Lindsey Furner, Lewis Barlett Klees, PC, Milton
Karen Kruleski, Busy Little Beavers Child Care, Danville
Catherine O'Donnell, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville
Theresa Shuck, CATV Services, Inc., Milton
A Special Thank you to the businesses that supplied gifts.
Andree's Flowers, Balloons & Gifts
Big Country
Central PA Chamber of Commerce
Central Susquehanna Health Care Providers
Enterlines Flowers & Greenhouses
Evangelical Community Hospital
Inside Pennsylvania Magazine
McCann School of Business & Technology
MJ Fantasy Travel
Norman's Watson Inn
Puirseils Irish Pub
Susquehanna Business Life Magazine
Susquehanna Life Magazine
Wynding Brook Golf Course
Y-106.5
Pictured left to right: Maria Culp, President & CEO of the Central PA Chamber of Commerce, Lorei Comerer
Pictured : Maria Culp, President & CEO of the Central PA Chamber of Commerce, Elizabeth DeMi with some of her co-workers
Pictured left to right: Christina Reider, Sue Fidler, Maria Culp, President & CEO of the Central PA Chamber of Commerce
Pictured left to right: Lindsey Furner, Maria Culp, President & CEO of the Central PA Chamber of Commerce
Pictured: Maria Culp, President & CEO of the Central PA Chamber of Commerce and Catherine O'Donnell with other staff members
Pictured left to right: Maria Culp, President & CEO of the Central PA Chamber of Commerce, Theresa Shuck, Lisa McManus
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