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An Annual Golf Outing to Remember

On Tuesday, CCCBI hosted the 2024 Annual Golf Outing at Applebrook Golf Club with Presenting Sponsor WSFS Bank.

Our 100 golfers were able to enjoy lunch, sponsored by IBEW 654, after receiving two giveaways at registration. Each player took home a sleeve of golf balls from Citizens Bank and a Precision Pro GPS Golf Speaker.

Applebrook's pristine course challenged players, especially on the 9th hole where a hole in one could win a Lexus RX 350, courtesy of Lexus of Chester Springs.

After 18 holes, players and other guests came in to enjoy the legendary Surf & Turf Dinner. The dinner isn't just delicious, it offers a perfect setting for networking with professionals from across the county. With CCCBI Members and Non-Members in attendance, there were countless new connections made throughout this wonderful day.

As a final show of appreciation for our attendees, everyone left with a beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers from Matlack Florists and hand-rolled cigars from the Mobile Cigar Lounge, sponsored by Abel Brothers Towing.

Events like these are a success because of our supporters. From our attendees to our sponsors, participation from our Membership helps us continue our mission to strengthen our business community.

Thank you to Applebrook Golf Club.

Thank you to all of our sponsors:

Presenting Sponsor - WSFS Bank

Golf Ball Sponsor - Citizens Bank

Lunch Sponsor - IBEW 654

Cigar Sponsor - Abel Brothers Towing

Media Sponsor - Kamelot Productions

Stephano Slack LLC, Pennsylvania American Water, Comcast, Abel Brothers Towing, IBEW 654, Independence Blue Cross, Cozen O'Connor, Meridian Bank, Aqua, Constellation, CCRES, Customers Bank, Gilmore & Associates, Johnson & Johnson, Linked Alarm, S&T Bank, West Chester University, Truist Bank, Energy Transfer and Hankin Group.

And finally thank you to everyone who joined us for our best outing yet.

Stay tuned next week as we debut a stunning video recap from our Media Sponsor, Kamelot Productions!

A Message from the Manufacturing Alliance of Chester & Delaware Counties

Don't miss these timely opportunities coming from the Manufacturing Alliance of Chester & Delaware Countites!

Delaware County Community College has a program for members of the Manufacturing Alliance to benefit by receiving FREE tuition for select manufacturing courses this fall semester. Learn more about this opportunity https://maccdcpa.org/2060-2/. Apply by 8/23.

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The Engineering, Manufacturing and IT Job Fair at Penn State University, Great Valley is October 15. Are you hiring manufacturing personnel, engineers, and recent college graduates?

Did you know only 8% of jobs filled are through online applications? Personal connections are key so come meet local employers who are ready to meet their next best hire!

EMPLOYERS

Current students or recent grads from Penn State University, West Chester University, Immaculata University, Ursinus College, Chester County’s Technical College High Schools have been invited. Experienced personnel are also being recruited for this event.

Register for a table to meet job candidates seeking full time positions or internship opportunities in the fields of manufacturing, engineering and information technology.

Prospective candidates include: Product Design Engineer, Process Engineer, Quality Control Engineer, Lean Engineer, Supply Chain Engineer, Data Analyst, A.I. positions and shop floor personnel.

Space is limited. Please register up to two company representatives per table using the EMPLOYER TICKET.

JOB SEEKERS

Are you a current student or recent grad searching for internships or permanent placement? Are you experienced with years of being a dependable and reliable employee? This job fair will put you face-to-face with employers who are actively hiring for positions in the engineering, manufacturing, and information technology fields.

Hire One and Penn State University, Great Valley are hosting a job fair to connect job seekers with area employers.

Prospective industries include: engineering, IT and manufacturing companies hiring for roles such as - Product Design Engineer, Process Engineer, Quality Control Engineer, Lean Engineer, Supply Chain Engineer, Data Analyst and A.I. positions. Shop floor roles are also available, such as: Machinists, Welders, Assemblers, Warehouse Workers, Forklift Operators and more. There are also a few corporate positions available in areas such as Logistics, Finance, Information Technology and Human Resources.

This event has a capacity of 200 job seekers. Register using the JOB SEEKER TICKET as spots are limited.

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Legislative Update

AG Setting Up New Unit to Prosecute Organized Retail Theft

by Robert Swift, Capitolwire.com

Funds to create a prosecutor’s office dedicated to organized retail theft are included in the 2024-25 state budget months after a law creating the unit was enacted last December.

The budget provides $2.7 million to the Office of Attorney General to create an office of deputy attorney general for organized retail crime theft under the attorney general’s office.

The $2.7 million reflects the cost estimate of a fiscal note for Act 42 of 2023 which authorizes the office and toughens penalties for retail theft, Jim Brugger, a spokesman for Sen. David Argall, R-Schuylkill, who authored the law, said. Argall sponsored Senate Bill 596 after a wave of store looting in Philadelphia last year.

The fiscal note estimates start-up costs for the office at $371,000 and operating costs at $2.4 million annually. The money covers the costs of five prosecuting attorneys covering different geographic regions with two special agents under them for a total of 15 individuals, said Jennifer Crandall, spokeswoman for Attorney General Michelle Henry. The process to set up the office is underway, she added.

The law creates an offense of organized retail theft defined as a partnership of type of association engaged in retail theft with the intent to resell the merchandise.

The law also upgrades penalties for organized retail theft – a felony of the third degree if the value of the stolen merchandise is between $2,500 and $9,999, a felony of the second degree if the merchandise value is between $10,000 and $49,999 and a felony of the third degree is the merchandise value is at least $50,000 or more.

Argall said retail theft has targeted both large retailers and small businesses in recent years.

CCCBI is partnering with the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce for an informative presentation and engaging panel discussion focused on combating organized retail crime.

This initiative is being spearheaded by the Delaware County District Attorney’s office in collaboration with the State Attorney General’s office, Chester County’s District Attorney, Lowe’s, the PA Retailers Association, Pennsylvania State Police, and various Chiefs of Police from across Chester and Delaware Counties, as well as the Delaware County and Chester County Chambers to explain the new and improved Organized Retail Crime statute, Act 42 of 2023, and how the Office of Attorney General will collaborate with the District Attorneys and local law enforcement in fighting back against organized retail crime rings.