Shared Interest Group: Healthcare
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CCCBI held a Shared Interested Group on Healthcare and Wellness hosted by Michael Staiber from Trinity Health and Patrick Connell. After some brief introductions the conversations took off!
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The topics included employment issues for healthcare, the common industry struggles along with potiental new solutions, government programs and funding, as well as labor within the workforce. There was a large focus on how both large health networks and small practices in the medical field can work together to serve our community. Thank you to the following businesses who participated:
- Careolon Health of Pennsylvania
-Chester County Drug and Alcohol Service
- Chester County Health Department
-Coastal Health Connections
- Everest Medical Group
- LCH Health and Community Service
- Main Line Health
- Mercy LIFE Chester County
-The Occupational Health Center anad Travel Medicine Program
- The Williow Space for Trauma
Your input assisted to create meaningful and well driven conversations.
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Youth Leadership Program Visits Johnson&Johnson
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The Chester County Chamber Foundation's Youth Leadership Program spent the day at the Johnson & Johnson Industry in Malvern!
The YLP participants learned about the 2 business sectors of J&J: Innovative Medicine and MedTech. They also got to experience a unique opportunity of participating in activities and virtual facility tours. This included hands on science, touring automated labs/manufacturing, and speed networking.
Their day was hosted by Tara Geisler, NPI Coordinator and Carolynn Nowak, Systems Admin who were just two of the many skilled J&J professionals who volunteered their time for an engaging experience. Katie Maddr, former Chamber Board member, gave a wonderful talk to our students fillled with leadership tips.
Thank you to Johnson&Johnson for a wonderful learning and interactive experience for our YLP students!
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Business Before Business: The Timothy School
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This morning, CCCBI held its Business Before Business event at the Timothy School, offering attendees the opportunity to network and enjoy an exclusive preview of the annual Heart for Autism Art Show.
The show featured a variety of handcrafted artworks including bracelects, keychain wristlets, wreaths, canvases, centerpieces, and even notecards. All of the projects represent each student's passion, reflecting the mission of the Timothy School, educating and empowering students with Autism by meeting them where they are. Along with the artwork, there were some beautiful raffle baskets, and some sweet treats!
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Our CCCBI Members got to not only preview the Art Show but make some purchases as well! All while making some new connections and learning about the positive role that the Timothy School plays in our community.
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There was no better way to start the day then making new connections and making a difference. Thank you to the Timothy School for hosting us and everyone who joined us for an energitic and inspiring morning!
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Meet our Small Business of the Year - Phamily Orthodontics
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Congratulations to Phamily Orthodontics, CCCBI's Small Business of the Year!
This award, sponsored by Valley Creek Productions, was designed to recognize the accomplishments and impact of a small business.
We are thrilled to introduce you to this inspiring business who will be honored at our upcoming Business Excellence Awards Luncheon.
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Drs. Debbie Parnes and Courtney Rubin lead Phamily Orthodontics, a women-owned and operated orthodontic practice with two locations along the Main Line. The doctors first met their freshmen year of college at Cornell University and after several more years of education and practice experience, they united to provide orthodontic care to the Chester County community and its neighbors. The practice offers orthodontic services to both children and adults - patients ranging from age 6 to 80! In addition to their dedication to clinical excellence and utilization of the latest technology available, Drs. Parnes and Rubin are also known for creating a warm, relationship-driven environment for both their patients and their team.
Every member of Phamily Orthodontics is committed to treating patients like Phamily - from the initial consultation through the delivery of retainers - patients can expect individualized attention to their specific treatment needs and a devotion to providing excellent results. Outside of the office, Drs. Parnes and Rubin are passionate about supporting fellow small businesses and have enjoyed the connections made through the Chester County Chamber of Commerce.
Phamily Orthodontics also gives back to the local community through annual sponsorship of school fundraisers and youth sports teams, as well as the participation in and support of local community events. Drs. Parnes and Rubin are active providers to patients of the Children's Dental Clinic, located in both the Great Valley and T/E School Districts, and enjoy visiting local schools to educate students about the importance of healthy, confident smiles. After all, helping patients achieve healthy, confident smiles is at heart of everything Drs. Parnes and Rubin do.
“To be recognized as Small Business of the Year is incredibly humbling. Our goal has always been simple—to treat every patient like Phamily—and we are so grateful that the care we put into our patients and community each day is what’s being celebrated. The leadership supporting CCCBI creates that same sense of "phamily" among its members, inspiring us to stay involved, connect, and collaborate with other local businesses.”
We invite our Members, friends of the Chamber and our business community to join us as we recognize Phamily Orthodontics and their eight fellow honorees!
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The PA House Finance Committee approved House Bill 2300 and House Bill 2305 on Wednesday, both of which aid small business and non-profits with state sales tax problems. HB2300, introduced by Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D-Berks), was passed 23-3. It codifies a pilot program in which the PA Department of Revenue can mandate that a business pay sales tax remittances immediately through software instead of on a deadline system. The bill applies to businesses owning more than $5,000, that have a lien against them, and that have missed 3 consecutive payments.
HB2305 was passed unanimously by the committee and provides a temporary exemption from sales tax on necessary supplies purchased by new non-profits. In the status quo, new non-profits are assessed taxes they would otherwise be exempt from while they obtain proper documentation proving their public charity status. The bill gives new non-profits a two-year window to obtain their exemption. Both bills will now be considered by the full House.
Additional updates to tracked legislation:
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The PA House passed BH2150, which would require data centers to report the amount of water and electricity they use, as well as HB2051, directing the State to produce model ordinances for municipalities to utilize, as previously reported.
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The House also passed HB2233, requiring the instruction and use of advanced transmission technology (ATT) on existing electrical transmission infrastructure, as previously reported.
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West Chester Film Festival
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For our 20th Festival, the WCFF is excited to present a fantastic lineup of films along with a weekend full of events, including filmmaker workshops, parties, pop-up film blocks, and more. This year featured our highest number of submissions ever from 46 countries around the world.
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From those films, our screeners selected a diverse lineup from all genres, showcasing stories from filmmakers that give insight to the global human experience. There are over a dozen events through the weekend, including the Celebrate Chester County 250 event in partnership with the Chester County History Center on April 25 at noon, or take the whole family to Coffee & Cartoons at BierHaul TownHouse on Sunday, April 26 at 11 am. Check out the full schedule for all the details!
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Bringing these films to our community is a labor of love for the WCFF, which is an entirely volunteer-run, nonprofit organization. Our board is delighted to share this lineup, and hopes to welcome audiences old and new to celebrate this anniversary season. Our main venue once again will be the Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center, and events will be held at other locations throughout Downtown West Chester. Sponsorships are still available! Find all the details at WestChesterFilmFestival.com or follow us on social media @wcfilmfestival.
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We’d love to hear from and highlight your business! We are seeking member spotlight stories to include in our weekly newsletter!
Email your news to abby@chescochamber.org
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