Thursday, March 24, 2016

Killion Earns Backing of State, Delaware County, and Chester County Business Groups


 
 
CHADDS FORD, PA – Small business owner Tom Killion, a candidate for the Pennsylvania Senate in the 9th Senatorial District, has earned the endorsement of three major business organizations representing job creators in Pennsylvania, as well as in Delaware and Chester Counties.  Today, Killion announced that he has received the backing of the Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry (CCCBI); the Delaware County Chapter of SEPAC, the Political Action Committee of the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce; and ChamberPAC, the political arm of the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry

Killion is running in a Special Election on Tuesday, April 26th to fill the seat of former Senator Dominic Pileggi, who was elected last year to the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas.  The 9th Senatorial Districts includes portions of Delaware and Chester Counties. 

“Tom Killion’s vast career in both government and the private sector will make him a great asset in the Pennsylvania Senate,” said PA Chamber President and CEO Gene Barr.  “As the founder of a small business, he understands the burdens excessive government regulations and mandates place on job creators.  Throughout his career in public service, Tom has built a strong record of supporting pro-growth policies that will improve the Commonwealth’s competitive edge and economic climate.”

“Tom Killion owns a small business, served on our Board and has a voting record of supporting job-creating legislation and policies,” said Guy Ciarrocchi, President & CEO of CCCBI, who noted that the CCCBI Board of Directors voted unanimously to endorse Killion. “He is the only candidate running who has experience managing a business and creating jobs, as well as a record of business friendly policies that we champion here at the Chamber.  We know Tom; we trust Tom.”

“Tom Killion knows the challenges facing job creators because he has started two small businesses in the area,” said Trish McFarland, President of the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce.  “Killion knows what it takes to strengthen our local economy and as a member of County Council, he played a key role in attracting international companies like SAP – now one of the largest employers in Delaware County – to our region.  For the past three years, Tom Killion has worked closely with state agencies to help save area refineries and hundreds of local jobs. With such a strong record on economic development, we are proud to support Tom Killion for the Pennsylvania Senate.”

“I believe strongly that the key to well-paying, family supporting jobs is a strong, robust economy where businesses are able to grow and expand,” said Killion. “In order to create more jobs for local residents, we need to create an economic environment where small and medium size businesses can thrive.  I have always had a strong relationship with the business community, as well as the Pennsylvania, Chester County, and Delaware County Chambers and I greatly appreciate their support.”

Killion has a strong record on business and economic development issues in the legislature.  He has been a vocal opponent of the Governor’s proposal to increase and expand the state sales tax, which would make it more difficult for local retailers and other businesses to compete with businesses across the state border in Delaware, where there is no sales tax.  He has also introduced legislation to create a waterfront development tax credit that would help to spur new investment and economic development.  Killion has also supported the phase out of the capital stock and franchise tax and reform of the state’s capital net income tax which is one of the highest in the nation. 

“Government should be more mindful of the impact legislation and government regulations will have on businesses and employers,” said Killion.  “It cannot act in a vacuum.  Often, government policies can have a profound impact on local businesses by driving up costs and impacting their ability to grow and hire new workers. This is why we need to continue efforts to reduce the overall business tax burden in Pennsylvania, which makes it more difficult for our state to competitively attract new businesses and new jobs.”

About Tom Killion

Tom Killion is the founder and owner of a small business and he has represented the residents of the 168th Legislative District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives since 2003.  Killion is committed to keeping taxes low, fighting for fiscal responsibility in state government, finding innovative funding solutions to preserve open space, and improving our state’s healthcare.  He has actively supported medical malpractice reform, property tax reform, efforts to privatize the state’s liquor system, and pension reform.

Tom has been involved in a wide range of non-profit organizations and community groups with the goal of helping to improve our communities and provide support to local residents.  He and his wife Eileen live in Middletown and have two adult daughters. Tom is a graduate of Penn State University and Cardinal O’Hara High School.  For more information, visit www.killionforsenate.com or follow his campaign on Twitter and Facebook.

Contact: Pete Peterson, 215-990-8928

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

2016 Small Business Awards


Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Recognizes Small Business Leaders and Companies for their Exceptional Business Practices and Community Involvement.

 

 

[Springfield, PA]—Delaware Country Chamber is proud to recognize five recipients of the 2016 Small Business Awards.  The recipients, selected from hundreds of nominations, stood out for their exceptional business practices and community involvement. The following companies and indivduals will be recognized on Thursday, March 31st at The Drexelbrook Events Center in Drexel Hill at an award dinner and networking reception from 5:30 – 8:00pm.

 

Honorees were judged in key categories including involvement in the local business and trade associations and demonstrated contributions to the region, such as donations to Delaware County residents in need. Companies must be locally owned, privately held and must be in business for a minimum of 5 successive years, and are active members of the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce.  

 

Chamber President Trish McFarland said, “Together with our presenting sponsor, Comcast Business, I am pleased to recognize the business leaders of Delaware County.  Since its formation in 1913, the Delaware County Chamber has been committed to recognizing companies and persons who have made significant contributions to our local economy. We proudly present our annual Small Business Awards, which we have hosted for many decades, to the following recipients.  Many thanks to those sponsors that help make these events possible; Comcast Business, Citadel, LPL Financial, Republic Bank, and TD Bank.

 

2016 Small Business Award Recipients:


  • Burns’ Family Neighborhood Markets, Small Family Business Award –Serving the Delaware County community for over 30 years as the neighborhood grocery store including the ShopRite stores of Drexeline, and Brookhaven, and Fresh Grocer in Upper Darby. 

  • JB Braun, Small Business Person of the Year Award – JB is has served as Publisher for Main Line Today Magazine for five years.   JB and his team at Main Line Today devotes itself to the communities, traditions and lifestyles of the area, providing insight into its people, history, and culture

  • CASA Youth Advocates, Nonprofit of the Year Award – CASA champions abused and neglected young people in our region's heavily burdened child welfare system.

  • Action Potential, SCORE Delaware County Business of the Year Award - Providing exemplary physical and emotional care for each of our clients and clients’ families to improve their quality of life.

The Small Business Awards dinner includes a networking reception, awards dinner and a presentation from our keynote speaker, Matt Ruth, U.S. Chief Commercial Officer for Adapt Pharma. Adapt Pharma is focused on developing cutting-edge treatments for patients with special medical conditions. Adapt Pharma most recently received approval to distribute NARCAN® (Naloxone Hydrochloride) nasal spray to law enforcement and first responders to temporarily reverses the effects of an overdose of opioid drugs including heroin. Mr. Ruth said “Adapt is proud that our home county has become a role model within Pennsylvania and the country, by increasing access to NARCAN® and combatting our nation’s growing opioid overdose epidemic.” (County Press, Delco News Network) Delaware County is the first customers to use NARCAN® Nasal Spray.  Adapt Pharma U.S. Headquarters are located in Radnor, Pennsylvania.

 

To participate in the 2016 Small Business Awards Dinner and Networking event call 610-565-3677 or visit www.delcochamber.org for registration.

 

 

About the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce:

Founded in 1913, the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce represents businesses' interests and issues affecting the community. We help Chamber members succeed through proactive outreach and partnering with all levels of government and community organizations through education, networking and collaboration to achieve a healthy economy to drive business forward. For more information on membership and how you can get involved, visit www.delcochamber.org

 

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Phillly Tech Week Comes to Delco




This spring, Philly Tech Week will host its sixth annual week-long celebration of technology and innovation, lasting from April 29- May 7. In 2015, more than 25,000 people attended 150+ events organized by 300 partners; and with this year expected to exceed those numbers. Philly Tech Week will have events located throughout the Philadelphia area, following six different tracks:



With the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, and its presenting sponsor AT&T, being a supporting sponsor for Philly Tech Week, Delaware County will have 15 of its own events throughout the county. Events will cover topics anything from the creative side of tech and innovation to more of a focus on business. This will be the second year Delaware County has participated in Philly Tech Week, and is the only county outside of Philadelphia to participate. Listed below is all of the events occurring in Delaware County:

                Partner                                                    Event                                                         Location
Friday, April 29
PA Career Link
Online Application Workshop
Upper Darby Municipal Library
Monday, May 2
Delaware County Community College
Advanced Technology Center Tour
Delaware County Community College
Tuesday, May 3
PA Career Link
Online Application Workshop
Media Upper Providence Library @ Firehouse
TechImpact
Data Management for Nonprofits: Turning Information into Shareable Knowledge
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce
SCORE
The Social + Mobile Equation
Newtown Public Library
Wednesday, May 4
PA Career Link
Online Application Workshop
Lansdowne Public Library
Philadelphia International Airport
TBA
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce
Thompson Law Offices
Creative Partnerships: Immigration Law, Business, STEM & The Foreign National
Upper Darby Community Outreach Corporation
Thursday, May 5
PA Career Link
Online Application Workshop
Newtown Public Library
DCTS
The CTC Remix: Careers, Technology, & Coding
Delaware County Technical High School, Aston
Ad Taxi
Navigating Today's Digital Landscape
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce
Headroom
Startup Story Slam
Delaware County Bar Association
Headroom
PTW16 Delco After Party
Headroom, Media
Friday, May 6
PA Career Link
Online Application Workshop
Upper Darby Municipal Library
DCCF
Social Media
Delaware County Bar Association

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
If you are interested in attending one of the events in the county, register through the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce.  Come be part of one of Philadelphia's largest technology celebrations.
 
Also if you would like to learn more about the events taking place within the city, go to Philly Tech Week's Event Page.
 
About the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce:
Founded in 1913, the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce represents businesses' interests and issues affecting the community. We help Chamber members succeed through proactive outreach and partnering with all levels of government and community organizations, through education, networking and collaboration to achieve a healthy economy to drive business forward. For more information on membership and how you can get involved, visit www.delcochamber.org 

Thursday, March 17, 2016

Meet & Greet with Chamber of Commerce, SCORE, and Villanova University



[Springfield, PA]—On Tuesday, March 15th Delaware County Chamber of Commerce was proud to team up with SCORE of Delaware and Chester Counties, and Villanova Ideas Accelerator to network and promote Villanova’s Innovation, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship (ICE) Institute. The event was an opportunity for attendees to learn about the free resources provided by the ICE Institute, and how these resources could help grow and manage their businesses. ICE Institute’s Assistant Director, Eamon Gallagher said, “It was a great event last night.  We are excited to have that kind of energy in the Idea Accelerator and I hope this will be the start of many great events to come with the Delaware County Chamber, SCORE and the local business community.”


The night also allowed SCORE to present and discuss their own business related workshops, throughout the county, available at little or no cost. Attendees learned, while working with SCORE, they would be working with a power team of business mentors available to them on an as needed basis. SCORE’s past Chairman, Gerald Francis explained, “From my perspective, I heard many people express what they learned last night and how they can use the various organizations to assist and grow their businesses.  That was the objective of the program, and I believe we met expectations.”
 

The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce staff discussed the resources and benefits of Chamber membership. Chamber President, Trish McFarland stated, “Last night was a great success, and we are excited for the collaboration of all three organizations. We look forward to growing our partnership with both SCORE of Delaware and Chester Counties and the ICE Institute at Villanova.”


The night was successful providing Chamber members and local businesses alike to interact and grow their personal networks. Attendees realized how all three organizations can work together to provide full support in growing their businesses and moving their business ideas forward.

 
 

About the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce:

Founded in 1913, the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce represents businesses' interests and issues affecting the community. We help Chamber members succeed through proactive outreach and partnering with all levels of government and community organizations, through education, networking and collaboration to achieve a healthy economy to drive business forward. For more information on membership and how you can get involved, visit www.delcochamber.org.

 

 

Friday, March 4, 2016

#delcoSBA

Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Recognizes Small Business Leaders and Companies for their Exceptional Business Practices and Community Involvement.

[Springfield, PA]—Delaware Country Chamber is proud to recognize five recipients of the 2016 Small Business Awards.  The recipients, selected from hundreds of nominations, stood out for their exceptional business practices and community involvement. The following companies and individuals will be recognized on Thursday, March 31st at The Drexelbrook Events Center in Drexel Hill at an award dinner and networking reception from 5:30 – 8:00pm.

Honorees were judged in key categories including involvement in the local business and trade associations and demonstrated contributions to the region, such as donations to Delaware County residents in need. Companies must be locally owned, privately held and must be in business for a minimum of 5 successive years, and are active members of the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce. 

Chamber President Trish McFarland said, “Together with our presenting sponsor, Comcast Business, I am pleased to recognize the business leaders of Delaware County.  Since its formation in 1913, the Delaware County Chamber has been committed to recognizing companies and persons who have made significant contributions to our local economy. We proudly present our annual Small Business Awards, which we have hosted for many decades, to the following recipients.  Many thanks to those sponsors that help make these events possible; Comcast Business, Citadel, LPL Financial, Republic Bank, and TD Bank.

2016 Small Business Award Recipients:


  • Burns’ Family Neighborhood Markets, Small Family Business Award –Serving the Delaware County community for over 30 years as the neighborhood grocery store including the ShopRite stores of Drexeline, and Brookhaven, and Fresh Grocer in Upper Darby. 
  • JB Braun, Small Business Person of the Year Award – JB is has served as Publisher for Main Line Today Magazine for five years.   JB and his team at Main Line Today devotes itself to the communities, traditions and lifestyles of the area, providing insight into its people, history, and culture
  • CASA Youth Advocates, Nonprofit of the Year Award – CASA champions abused and neglected young people in our region's heavily burdened child welfare system.
  • Oliver Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical, Small Business Award –Servicing the community for over 40 years, recognized as the Best Contractor to Work For in the Eastern US by the ACHR News
  • Action Potential, SCORE Delaware County Business of the Year Award - Providing exemplary physical and emotional care for each of our clients and clients’ families to improve their quality of life.
To participate in the 2016 Small Business Awards Dinner and Networking event call 610-565-3677 or visit www.delcochamber.org for registration.


The Small Business Awards dinner includes a networking reception, awards dinner and a presentation from our keynote speaker, Matt Ruth, U.S. Chief Commercial Officer for Adapt Pharma. Adapt Pharma is focused on developing cutting-edge treatments for patients with special medical conditions. Adapt Pharma most recently received approval to distribute NARCAN® (Naloxone Hydrochloride) nasal spray to law enforcement and first responders to temporarily reverses the effects of an overdose of opioid drugs including heroin. Mr. Ruth said “Adapt is proud that our home county has become a role model within Pennsylvania and the country, by increasing access to NARCAN® and combatting our nation’s growing opioid overdose epidemic.” (County Press, Delco News Network) Delaware County is the first customers to use NARCAN® Nasal Spray.  Adapt Pharma U.S. Headquarters are located in Radnor, Pennsylvania.