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       #GSVCC
                  CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

                  M E M B E R S H I P D I R E C TO RY
                & BUSINESS RESOURCE GUIDE

   2020
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CONTENTS                                                                     The Daily Item
                     pg 7      WELCOME FROM THE PRESIDENT
                                                                                                        Media Group
                     pg 8      ABOUT THE CHAMBER                                              Connecting Valley businesses to a powerful print and digital audience

                     pg 10
                                                                                                This is a publication of The Daily Item
                               MEET THE STAFF                                                       created and produced for the
                                                                                            GREATER SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY
                     pg 12     COMMITTEES                                                      CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

                     pg 14     2020 STRATEGIC PLAN
                                                                                                       2859 N. Susquehanna Trail
                                                                                                        Shamokin Dam, PA 17876

                     pg 16     CHAMBER BENEFITS
                                                                                                         Phone (570) 743-4100
                                                                                                    info@gsvcc.org / www.gsvcc.org

                     pg 19     CHAIR’S CIRCLE                                                       Copyright© 2019 The Daily Item
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                     pg 22     NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
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                     pg 24     ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT                                     Chamber with any additions or corrections. Reproduction in
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                     pg 25     WELCOME TO THE GREATER
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                                                                                        CEO and Publisher                 Fred Scheller
                               SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY                                       Advertising Sales Manager          Lori Seebold

                     pg 28     CHAMBER MEMBERS – ALPHABETICAL
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                                                                                        Ad Production
                                                                                                                              Bryce Kile
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                     pg 48     CHAMBER MEMBERS BY CATEGORY
                                                                                        Directory Coordinator           Vanessa Venios

                     pg 54     ADVERTISER INDEX
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                     CSVT CHANGING OUR LANDSCAPE
                     It’s hard to miss the construction of the long-awaited Central Susquehanna
                     Valley Thruway while traveling on Routes 15 or 147. This nearly 11-mile highway
                     bypass, and its new river bridge, will stand as a monument to over 40 years of
                     advocacy, planning, and millions of dollars in infrastructure investment. It is a
                     testament to the value of our region as a great place to live, work and play.
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WELCOME
                                                              our plan for the
                                                              valley.
                                                                 In your

FROM THE
                                                              hands is the
                                                              2020 edition
                                                              of the Greater
                                                              Susquehanna

PRESIDENT
                                                              Valley Chamber
                                                              of Commerce
                                                              Membership
                                                              Directory
                                                              and Business
  If there’s a single word that would wrap up the             Resource Guide.
Chamber’s mission, it would have to be prosperity.            Said another
   What do you think of when you hear the word                way, the pages
prosperity? Maybe it would be ideas such as success,          that you’re
accomplishment, growth, well-being, expansion,                about to leaf
boom or even riches? Here at the Chamber, we                  through contain the
probably stretch this notion of good fortune and              very best contacts;
                                                              including names,           Bob Garrett, President & CEO
tug on it so that it encompasses the communities
that make up the Greater Susquehanna Valley, the              phone numbers
businesses that provide needed goods and services             and websites; that can lead you, your business or
while paying family sustaining wages, the interesting         organization and your employees, colleagues and
places and events that are offered nearly every               neighbors to the promise of prosperity that this area
night in our area, and most importantly the people            has so long generated and maintained.
who call our valley home.                                       During 2020 we will launch our Centennial
   As it turns out all these elements are captured in         Celebration. It’s absolutely thrilling to tell you also
our Strategic Mission: “The Greater Susquehanna               that as a wonderful kick-off to this celebration,
Valley Chamber of Commerce advances the                       our Chamber has been named by the Pennsylvania
prosperity of its communities, commerce, culture,             Association of Chamber Professionals, as the
fellow citizens, and their businesses in its region           Chamber of the Year!
through the leadership of its members.”                          If you’re visiting our area, I extend a heartfelt and
   Using this mission as our foundation, the                  warm welcome. If you’re looking for a solid business
members of the Chamber Board are working                      referral, it’s just ahead in these pages you’re about
through our Strategic Plan. Please know that you’re           to read. Thanks for taking the time to learn more
invited, as time permits, to visit our website — gsvcc.       about our valley. Hope to speak with you very soon.
org — and read firsthand Path of Prosperity, which is

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ABOUT
                     GSVCC
                     History
                        We’ve heard it said that “Chambers of
                     Commerce do what most people think just
                     happens.” This quote attributed to Kyle Sexton
                     truly summarizes the history of your Greater
                     Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce
                     from its inception in 1921 in Sunbury, PA to its
                     present location in Shamokin Dam.
                        Simply put, your Chamber exists as a unique
                     institution in the Commonwealth, serving you
                     as a “retention-and-expansion” chamber. It’s
                     not tied to government funding; it is not the
                     owner of industrial land – rather it is singularly
                     focused on growing the region’s business
                     climate by supporting your business and your
                     community as we grow and expand together.
                     Your Chamber is truly your Chamber – we
                     work on strategies that you’ve communicated
                     to improve the region, we rely on your sweat
                     equity, on your vision, and on your support.
                         Thankfully, this model has served the
                     communities of the Valley well, as your
                     Chamber has itself grown and expanded a
                     number of times. In the 1990’s, the Chamber
                     relocated from Sunbury to a parsonage in
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                     Shamokin Dam to expand its services to the
                     community and grow its partnerships. In
                     the early 2000’s, a series of moves toward
                     regionalization made the organization what it
                     is today, specifically a merger with the Union
                     County Chamber of Commerce (2002), the
                     Danville Chamber of Commerce (2004) and
                     a little later, the Brush Valley Chamber of
                     Commerce (2016).
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In the midst of the first wave of regionalization,
a new business center was designed with a “Made
in the Valley” theme, to serve as a community
resource. When the organization cut the ribbon
on the facility in June of 2006, nearly every part
of the building – from draperies to floor boards –
included materials from businesses in the Greater
Susquehanna Valley.
   We take pride in the work that you’ve given to
us to do over nearly 100 years in business, and
as we look forward to 2021, when your Chamber
will celebrate its 100th year, we anticipate many
testimonials about the work that seemingly “just
happened” that in reality is a testament to the
efforts of generations of workers in the Valley.
   In 2019, your Greater Susquehanna Valley
Chamber of Commerce, with its nearly 700
members, was selected by the Pennsylvania
Association of Chamber Professionals as the
“2019 Chamber of the Year.” We take this honor
in stride – that our members make us great, and
therefore, make the community a fantastic place
to live, work and play. Thanks for the chance to
serve you!

          MISSION/VISION
     The Greater Susquehanna Valley
    Chamber of Commerce advances
    the prosperity of its communities,
 commerce, culture, fellow citizens, and
  their businesses in its region through
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      the leadership of its members.
   The Chamber engages its members
     to serve as an engine of growth
      that drives the region’s jobs,
      businesses and opportunities
    through economic development,
   collaborative partnering, strategic
   technology, and resource training.
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PRESIDENT/CEO
                                   Bob Garrett
                                   rgarrett@gsvcc.org
                                                                                      MEET THE
                                 Bob Garrett serves
                                 as the President/
                                 CEO of the Greater
                                                                                      STAFF
                                 Susquehanna
                                 Valley Chamber
                                 of Commerce. He
                                 works closely with
                                                                                      Executive Director of
                                 the Chamber's                                        Membership
                                 Board of Directors,                                   Chris Berleth
                                 committees and
                                                                                       cberleth@gsvcc.org
                                 affiliates in order
                                 to implement and
                                 coordinate the                                       As Executive Director
                                 Chamber's new                                        of Membership, Chris
                                 strategic plan, the                                  works to ensure the “value
                                 Chamber's mission and the daily activities of the    proposition” of Chamber
                                 Chamber.                                             membership. In a sense,
                                                                                      he’s the Chamber’s
                                 Twenty-three years ago, Bob made the difficult
                                                                                      guarantor of a personal
                                 decision to make a career change and go to work
                                                                                      connection between
                                 for then - Congressman Tom Ridge and ended
                                                                                      members, volunteers
                                 up serving four different governors at PennDOT
                                                                                      and staff. Equally field-deployed and office-
                                 in Harrisburg. Before this move, he was very
                                                                                      based, Chris is externally focused and oversees
                                 active with the Greater Susquehanna Valley
                                                                                      the Chamber’s field operations. Specifically, he
                                 Chamber of Commerce as its Transportation
                                                                                      engages new members, corporate sponsors, staffs
                                 Committee Chairman, headed up the Route 15
                                                                                      the Chamber’s Agriculture, ATHENA, Ambassadors
                                 Coalition and was serving as the Director of the
                                                                                      and Governmental Affairs Committees respectively,
                                 Union County Economic Development Council.
                                                                                      and ensures that each Chamber member is aware of
                                 Now, after his two-decade Harrisburg stint,
                                                                                      member benefits. Chris also serves as the Executive
                                 Bob is back and ready to work hard on building
                                                                                      Director of Leadership Susquehanna Valley, a 501(c)3
                                 partnerships, creating an economic development
                                                                                      nonprofit affiliate of the Chamber which serves as the
                                 buzz, increasing the Chamber's membership and
                                                                                      region’s premier business leadership organization.
                                 helping to take the Central Susquehanna Valley
                                 Thruway from the drawing boards to a ground          Born and raised in Rhode Island, Chris fell in love
                                 breaking and, finally, to a ribbon cutting.          with Pennsylvania while enrolled at Gettysburg
                                                                                      College and subsequently with the Valley upon
                                 Bob grew up in southeastern Pennsylvania,
                                                                                      meeting his wife Kali in 2011. A 2015 graduate of
                                 graduated from the Thaddeus Stevens State
                                                                                      Leadership Susquehanna Valley, Chris’ combined
                                 School of Technology and received his teacher's
                                                                                      experience in for-profit and non-profit work makes
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                                 certification at Penn State. In 1980, he began his
                                                                                      him an asset to the Chamber team. Chris and Kali
                                 professional career at the SUN Area Vocational
                                                                                      have two children, Remy (4) and Rutledge (1).
                                 Technical School. While director of the Union
                                 County Economic Development Council, during
                                 the 1990's, Bob had a major role in siting the
                                 Allenwood Federal Correctional Complex as
                                 well as the expansions for several well-known
                                 companies.
Executive Director of Finance                              Susquehanna Valley, a 501(c)3 nonprofit affiliate of the
                                                           Chamber, which serves as the region’s premier business
 Abbie Sholley                                           leadership organization.
 asholley@gsvcc.org                                      Jenny grew up in Northern Dauphin county, where
                                                           she graduated from Williams Valley Jr./Sr. High
As the Executive Director                                  School. Following high school, Jenny graduated as
of Finance, Abbie is                                       the Valedictorian from McCann School of Business
responsible for overseeing                                 and Technology in 2011, earning an associate degree
all the Chamber’s financial                                in administrative office technology. The Greater
dealings. She also works                                   Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce has
closely with the Boards of                                 provided Jenny invaluable opportunities over the past
Leadership Susquehanna                                     nine years, which have allowed her to grow and flourish
Valley and local Non-                                      in her professional development.
Profits to ensure that their
day to day financials are
completed. Abbie is also the administrative-financial      Director of Communications
assistant to the Greater Susquehanna Business
                                                            Vanessa Venios
Development Council Board of Directors. She aids
the Chamber President/CEO as well as its Board of           vvenios@gsvcc.org
Directors with a variety of tasks to keep the office
running efficiently.                                       As the Director of
The Greater Susquehanna Valley has always been home        Communications, Vanessa
to Abbie. She is a graduate of Selinsgrove Area High       works closely with
School and received a bachelor’s degree in elementary      members to help them
and early childhood education with a minor in computer     become leaders in the valley
information systems from Bloomsburg University. Prior      by connecting them with
to her current position on the Chamber team, Abbie was     communities, resourses,
employed as a substitute teacher in several local school   fellow citizens and
districts and Weis Markets Corporate Office, located in    businesses so that they can
Sunbury.                                                   all work together to make
                                                           our region a great place to live, work and play. Vanessa
                                                           also coordinates Chamber events to shine awareness on
                                                           important topics that fit within the Chamber’s strategic
Director of Workforce                                      plan while bringing members together to network,
 Jenny Wentz                                             and most importantly, have fun. She is responsible for
                                                           maintaining the Chamber calendar of events, connecting
 jwentz@gsvcc.org
                                                           with news media, designing and implementing marketing
                                                           campaigns and oversees the Chamber’s social media
As the Director of                                         accounts. Vanessa is staff support for the Community
Workforce, Jenny strives to                                Prosperity Alliance, Women’s Leadership Symposium,
meet the workforce needs                                   Golf Classic, Technology and Events committees.
of the local community
                                                           Vanessa is very active in the Valley through philanthropy
through the CareerBASICs
                                                           and is the Board Vice President of T.I.M.E. - The
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initiative of the Chamber.
                                                           Improved Milton Experience, a 501(c)3 nonprofit
CareerBASICs (Building
                                                           focused on community revitalization, and a Board
And Strengthening
                                                           Director at the Susquehanna River Valley Visitor’s
Individual Choices) is a
                                                           Bureau. Her and her husband Rob reside along the
platform that includes the
                                                           Susquehanna River in Milton and together own a small
Chamber’s Business & Education Committee activities,
                                                           hard cider business in downtown Lewisburg.
the Young Americans Program of events, the Central
Pennsylvania Career Pathways Partnership advocacy,
pre-apprenticeship programming, and the ‘Clean Slate’
community re-entry programming. Jenny also serves
as the Assistant Executive Director of Leadership
COMMITTEES/TASK FORCES
                                 One of the many benefits of joining the Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce is the great volunteer
                                 opportunities that are provided. Committee work offers an opportunity to make an impact for the businesses and
                                 communities the Chamber serves, while forging friendships with other like-minded Chamber members.

                                 Agriculture Committee                   Ambassador Committee                    ATHENA® Committee
                                 The Agriculture Committee works         Develops programs to welcome            The ATHENA® Committee seeks
                                 to ensure that the agricultural base    new businesses to the Chamber and       to develop, plan and execute the
                                 of the Valley is maintained and helps   promotes Chamber membership             ATHENA® Award Program for
                                 promote a better understanding          as a benefit for all business and       the Greater Susquehanna Valley.
                                 of its importance to the Valley’s       professional firms in the region. The   This award recognizes individuals
                                 economy. This Committee also            Ambassador Committee acts as            who actively assist women to
                                 works to see that the community         goodwill representatives at various     realize their full potential, achieve
                                 better understands the role of          Chamber functions and community         professional excellence in their
                                 agriculture and agribusiness in the     events. This group assists with         business, and improve the quality of
                                 Valley.                                 welcoming, nurturing and aiding in      life for others in the community.
                                  Chair: Brad Wentzel,                 the retention of members.                 Chair: Eric Rowe, past
                                    AgChoice Farm Credit, ACA             Chair: Jessica Brazier, M&T Bank         ATHENA® recipient
                                  Staff Contact: Chris Berleth          Staff Contact: Chris Berleth           Staff Contact: Chris Berleth
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                                   NETWORK AND CONNECT
                                   Whether at a ribbon cutting, a committee, or a
                                   premier event, the strength of the Chamber is
                                   in connecting businesses to the community.
Business and Education Committee                            individuals with networking, professional development
The purpose of the Business & Education Committee           & volunteer opportunities in social settings, making the
is to work with area public school districts, career &      Valley a better place to live, work and play. Find GSVYP
technology centers, private schools, trade schools,         events on our events calendar, or on Facebook and
career schools and universities to ensure that the          Instagram.
workforce training needs of the Valley's employers are        Chair: Catherine Kramm, The Coup Agency
being met, and to provide opportunities for students          Staff Contact: Bob Garrett
to interact with business people both in and out of the
classroom.                                                  Technology Committee
                                                            Serving as the platform to address emerging issues,
  Co-Chair: Jamie Mercaldo, Central
                                                            provide and host needed training, and identify
    Susquehanna Opportunities, Inc.
                                                            opportunities for technology improvements in our
  Co-Chair: Jennifer Hain, SUN Area Technical Institute
                                                            region.
  Staff Contact: Jenny Wentz
                                                              Chair: Dryden Yost, Contrast Communications
Communications Committee                                      Staff Contact: Vanessa Venios
Provides enhanced, concentric messaging in order to
deliver the Chamber’s value proposition to our members      Transportation Committee
and the communities in our region.                          The Transportation Committee encourages public
                                                            sector support for improved roads, streets, highways,
  Staff Contact: Vanessa Venios
                                                            bridges, airports and traffic flow to enhance the Greater
Community Prosperity Alliance                               Susquehanna Valley as a place to operate a business.
The purpose of the Community Prosperity Alliance              Chair: Joe McGranaghan, Shamokin Dam Mayor
(formerly known as the Downtown Affiliates                    Staff Contact: Bob Garrett
Committee) is to encourage collaboration and
cooperation among nonprofit organizations committed         Women's Leadership
to advance the economic development of the                  Symposium Committee
communities in our region.                                  The Women's Leadership Symposium is an annual
  Chair: Steve Hoke, McClure Revitalization               conference that invites women to join their peers from
  Staff Contact: Vanessa Venios                           the Valley to spend a day with highly experienced
                                                            professionals. The conference gives attendees dozens
Events Committee                                            of new ideas and action plans to boost their career, their
Plans, organizes, and conducts activities and events        attitude and their life. It is specially designed to give
for Chamber members to help promote education,              powerful information and profound insights that will
fellowship and networking opportunities.                    make a lasting, positive impact on attendees’ lives.
  Chair: Allison Hall, The UPS Store                        Co-Chair: Beth Strausser, Bucknell University
  Staff Contact: Vanessa Venios                             Co-Chair: Sarah Maneval, Susquehanna
                                                                Community Bank
Governmental Affairs Committee                                 Staff Contact: Vanessa Venios
Develops, promotes and articulates the business
viewpoint of federal, state, and local issues that impact   Young Americans Committee
the health and vitality of business in the Greater          The Chamber is a leading advocate in the Valley
Susquehanna Valley.                                         for recognizing and promoting its future leaders.
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  Chair: Aimee Buehner, Bowen Agency Realtors             In cooperation with local school districts, media
  Staff Contact: Chris Berleth                            organizations and volunteers, the Chamber recognizes
                                                            the scholastic, extracurricular and civic leadership
Greater Susquehanna Valley                                  qualities of more than ninety students from eleven
Young Professionals                                         school districts throughout the Greater Susquehanna
                                                            Valley. In May, the Chamber invites the Young American
The Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of
                                                            award recipients, their parents and relatives to attend
Commerce serves as host and supporter to GSV Young
                                                            the Annual Young Americans Awards Banquet, featuring
Professionals (GSVYP). The GSVYP Committee meets
                                                            a guest speaker and a recognition ceremony.
often and is looking for input from members on how
to better LIVE, WORK & PLAY in the Susquehanna                Chair: Ed Moyer, Service 1st Federal Credit Union
Valley. Their mission is to strive to connect like-minded     Staff Contact: Jenny Wentz
GSVCC
                                                                                               Technology
                                                                                               In our last strategic plan, access and affordability
                                                                                               of broadband internet was the top concern for our

                                 STRATEGIC
                                                                                               members. In our most recent survey, Broadband
                                                                                               still ranked among important issues, but we believe
                                                                                               that measurable progress is being made in improving
                                                                                               services, and educating the public about the services

                                 PLAN
                                                                                               that exist in the Valley.
                                                                                               We acknowledge the great work of service providers
                                                                                               like Service Electric Cablevision and PenTeleData,
                                                                                               who have reinvested in the community by helping
                                 These four imperatives (the Cost of Doing Business,
                                                                                               organizations like the AOAA, a top economic priority for
                                 Workforce, Technology, and Polarization) were the top
                                                                                               Northumberland County, to gain access to fiber speeds.
                                 issues effecting businesses in our most recent member
                                                                                               Thanks to great coverage of the issue by The Daily Item,
                                 survey, conducted in partnership with the Bucknell
                                                                                               companies like CVC Mechanical and their small business
                                 Small Business Development Center.
                                                                                               neighbors in the West Milton area are also primed for
                                                                                               growth in this area.
                                 Cost of Doing Business
                                 To be in a position to keep the costs of doing business in    We will continue to work hard for the community as we
                                 check the Chamber will:                                       seek “Broadband for All”, and build upon past successes.

                                   Advocate on behalf of pro-business/pro-jobs legislation   Polarization
                                     and policies at local, state and federal levels.
                                                                                               “When two elephants fight, the grass suffers.” This old
                                   Serve as a consistent voice representing
                                                                                               African proverb illustrates the issue of polarization
                                     the local business community.
                                                                                               which arose in our survey. This issue involves
                                   Research, identify and promote examples of prosperity
                                                                                               both general political discourse as well as how our
                                     enhancing actions, projects and programs that have
                                                                                               communities work together to solve common problems.
                                     been successfully undertaken in other areas/regions.
                                                                                               The emergence of this issue is particularly troubling
                                 Workforce                                                     because no such similar issue has ever come up in
                                 In each of the last three member surveys, workforce           previous surveys.
                                 concerns have grown. Thankfully, our Chamber has a time-      We know that the potential exists for every
                                 tested and proven engagement program when it comes to         conversation about every issue to default back
                                 workforce issues. Young Americans is among the longest-       to entrenched positions, partisan accusation and
                                 established engagement program in the state. To add to        separation, but we are unwilling to accept gridlock and
                                 it, the Chamber’s Business and Education Committee            partisan bickering as an inevitability for our Valley.
                                 launched in 2016 their CareerBASICS initiative, a             We can decide on a better path, and our Chamber
                                 platform which now includes pre-apprenticeships, a            has the opportunity to be the “active sane center”,
                                 career-information website, and more.                         demonstrating a pragmatic approach to collectively find
                                 Building upon our past successes, we will add these           solutions. Your Chamber has a track record of being
                                 additional elements to our CareerBASICs initiatives:          ‘skilled convenors,’ who have in the past and will in the
                                   Serve as the primary advocate for the
                                                                                               future pull together the resources and the political will
                                     Career Pathways Program.                                  to focus on problem solving, crisis resolution and our
                                                                                               joint celebrations of success.
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                                   Advocate for a full continuum of educational and
                                     career training opportunities, including a fully-         We have great opportunities ahead, and our plan
                                     articulated community college, for our area.              shows us no less than this: the people of the Greater
                                   Function as a clearinghouse for the resources             Susquehanna Valley can accomplish much to advance
                                     that will be needed to insure that educators and          prosperity for all.
                                     employers can effectively work together without
                                     causing either sector undue work or fatigue.
                                   Insure that our Business and Education efforts are
                                     expanded to and adopted by all school districts
                                     and private/parochial schools in our area.
                                   Work with our local correctional institutions
                                     to roll-out the ‘Clean Slate’ program
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Your Chamber is working            Advocacy
                                VALUE-ADDED
                               MEMBERSHIP &
                             MEMBER BENEFITS
                                                               harder and smarter to give all        Build connections through any
                                                               members the value they desire.        of eleven Chamber committees
                                                               Listed here are just some of the      while serving as a voice for regional
                                                                                                     prosperity. Chamber committees
                                                               benefits extended to Chamber          include: Agriculture, Ambassadors,
                                                               members that promise a high           ATHENA, Business & Education,
                                                               return on investment. Please          Community Prosperity Alliance,
                                                               note: all employees of Chamber        Governmental Affairs, Events,
                                                                                                     Transportation, Women’s Leadership
                                                               members may take advantage of
                                                                                                     Symposium, Young Americans, and
                                                               Chamber events and benefits.          Young Professionals.
                                                               Networking                            PRESENCE &
                                                               There are hundreds of opportunities
                                                               each year to network through the      VISIBILITY
                                                               Chamber. Here are just a few of the   Chamber Marquee
                                                               key events that connect members:
                                                                                                     Located at an intersection on
                                                                 Luncheons                         one of the busiest roads in the
                                                                 Summits                           Commonwealth, the Chamber
                                                                 Joint Legislative Breakfasts      marquee showcases new members,
                                                                 Food and Wine Fest                event partners, and Chair’s Circle
                                                                 The Annual Meeting &              Partners for 2-3 weeks at a time.
                                                                   Awards Ceremony                   55,000 vehicles pass by our back-lit
                                                                 Member Celebration                marquee each day and night.
                                                                 Business With The Brewers
                                                                 Golf Tournament                   Member-Only Referrals
                                                                 Economic Forecast Luncheon
                                                                                                     Each week, dozens of calls, emails,
                                                                 Women’s Leadership Symposium
                                                                                                     and social media posts come to us
                                                                 Holiday Party
                                                                                                     from community members seeking
                                                                 Young Professionals Events
                                                                                                     referrals.
                                                                 Business After Hours Events
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                                 BREAKING GROUND TOGETHER
                                 The Chamber loves the chance to celebrate our members’ success with
                                 ribbon cuttings, open houses, groundbreakings and grand opening
                                 ceremonies. Our members’ success shapes our community’s prosperity.
                                 Let us help you commemorate the milestones of your business!
The GSVCC proudly refers only its members to
the community. Haven’t had a recent referral?
Chamber Ambassadors and our Executive Director of
Membership are pleased to help you take advantage of
Chamber relationships to drive referrals to you. Contact
us today to strategize business growth!

Ribbon Cuttings/Open Houses/
Grand Openings/Groundbreakings
Celebrate remodels, new locations, anniversaries,
awards or special occasions with the help of the
Chamber. On your behalf, we’ll publish your event
in Chamber publications, invite Chamber members,
dignitaries and the press to attend, ensure coverage
in Voice of the Valley, offer our online registration
features for your event, give you headcounts in advance,
and be there in person to support you! We’ll happily
provide the giant, gold scissors and plenty of ribbon to
commemorate the occasion too!

PUBLICATIONS                                                Still serving our
                                                            MetLife clients.
Voice of the Valley
A monthly publication of the Chamber distributed by The
Daily Item, the print and online versions of Voice of the
Valley reaches 33,500 print and 445,000 online readers,                         2679361AL_SEP21
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and includes only content generated by Chamber
members. Advertising opportunities are available at a
40% reduced rate only to Chamber members.

Membership Directory &
Business Resource Guide
More than 6,000 copies are distributed in six counties       

through phenomenal distribution partnerships.                x                      x
                                                             x
Partnership Opportunities Guide                              x                      x
                                                             x                      x
This guide shows members the current year’s Chamber
                                                             x                      x
investment opportunities while celebrating the previous
                                                             x                      x
year’s investors.

Local Gems, Regional Riches
The publication of the Downtown Affiliates Committee,
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this publication is distributed through the Standard
Journal and celebrates the collaboration of downtown
organizations to beautify and grow local communities.

Chamber Map & Resource Directory
Want to offer directions to clients and customers? Share
the Chamber’s four-county map with them, free!

One Free Daily Item Ad
All new members of the Chamber receive a coupon for a
free ad, valued at $400, in The Daily Item.                                                       1430625402
Internet Presence                                                Online Publications
                                                                                                  Bi-weekly e-lerts keep members up-to-speed on
                                 Website/Online Directory                                         important Chamber news and reach over 2,200
                                 The GSVCC website is mobile-optimized, user friendly,            contacts.
                                 and resource-rich. All members are listed in the dynamic
                                 online member directory along with a description
                                 of their business, a map to their location, email and            O           B
                                 hyperlinks to their sites.
                                                                                                  Health Insurance
                                 Member Information Center (MIC)                                  The Chamber partners with Pennsylvania Chamber
                                 The online Member Information Center gives each                  Insurance, who provided group insurance options to
                                 member direct access to their own Chamber directory              all Chamber members. For more information, please
                                 listing, the ability to view and post member-to-member           contact us at 570.743.4100.
                                 deals and discounts, and the ability to post job listings.
                                 Event registration and reminders have never been                 Chamber Business Center
                                 easier than through our online registrations, email              Need an off-site location for a company meeting,
                                 confirmations, online payment system, and reminders.             conference, training, or seminar? Consider utilizing the
                                 Want to email members directly? Do so through the                Chamber Board Room or our second-floor conference
                                 MIC!                                                             center.

                                 Social Media                                                     Political Representation
                                 Join the Chamber and one of the first things that we’ll do       Gain access to local officials through the Chamber’s
                                 is “Like” your business on Facebook and connect you to           extensive network and advocacy work for member
                                 our communications. Did you celebrate an anniversary,            businesses and the community at the local, county, state,
                                 win an award, or gain press coverage for something               and federal level.
                                 special? Contact the Chamber and we’re happy to help
                                 spread the news online!                                          Young Professionals Partnership
                                                                                                  Membership fees in the Young Professionals are waived
                                                                                                  for any employee of a Chamber member.

                                                                                                  Penn State World Campus Partnership
                                                                                                  Employees of Chamber members, their spouses and
                                                                                                  dependents are eligible for tuition reduction in Penn
                                                                                                  State World Campus courses.

                                                                                                  Affinity Programs & Member-
                                                                                                  to-Member Discounts
                                                                                                  Take advantage of the deals, discounts, and special
                                                                                                  offers extended exclusively to Chamber members.

                                                                                                  Certificates of Origin &
                                                                                                  Chamber Member List
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                                                                                                  Chamber members may take advantage of our service of
                                                                                                  Certificates of Origin and may request the Chamber list,
                                                                                                  both digital and print, at any time.

                                                                                                  Economic Development Tools
                                                                                                   Start-up business plans
                                                                                                   Business Park Development
                                                                                                   Expansion Loans
                                                                                                   Funding Opportunities
                                                                                                   Demographic Assistance
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THE CHAIR'S                                                                                                          

CIRCLE
PROGRAM
  2020 Chair’s Circle Program:
       50 opportunities
               Deadline: March 31, 2020                       Logos
Chambers like ours depend on the support of                    Chair’s Circle Sponsors’ logos are displayed at all
members who are willing to invest above and beyond             premier Chamber events and scroll daily on the
their membership investment. The support of these              television in the Chamber lobby. Likewise, the
investors, who we call the “Chair’s Circle”, afford the        Chair’s Circle logo is available to be displayed by
Chamber the ability to invest in strategic imperatives, as     Chair’s Circle sponsors upon request.
determined by our members, throughout the year. For          Media Recognition
their investment, the Chair’s Circle receives enhanced         Chair’s Circle sponsors are featured prominently
benefits for this investment.                                  in the publications of the Chamber, including
Benefits include:                                              the Sponsorship Brochure, and the Annual
                                                               Membership Directory and Business Resource
  Quarterly Chair’s Circle Breakfast Events
                                                               Guide. Each Chair’s Circle sponsor is listed monthly
     In 2020, the Chair’s Circle will have access to
                                                               in the Voice of the Valley and they may submit one
     quarterly breakfast events hosted by the Chamber
                                                               “Chair’s Circle Spotlight” article to be featured in
     Chair and the President/CEO. These breakfasts
                                                               the publication once per year.
     offer a personalized perspective on the Chamber’s
     strategic relationships and progress toward the           Chair’s Circle sponsors are promoted in a series of
     strategic plan.                                           radio ads run by the Chamber in partnership with
                                                               the stations of Sunbury Broadcasting in 2020.
  The Marquee
     Chair’s Circle sponsors’ names are displayed for 2-3    Chamber Events & Networking
     weeks on the Chamber marquee during the year.            Opportunities
                                                               Sponsors receive registrations to a selection of
  Enhanced Online Presence
                                                               Chamber events during the calendar year. They
     Chair’s Circle sponsors have their own page on
                                                               may also offer for display any one promotional
     the Chamber website, which receives over 1,500
                                                               piece at the Chamber’s Member Luncheons.
     views monthly. This page links directly to Chair’s
     Circle sponsors’ websites. Chair’s Circle sponsors      GSV Young Professionals
     are featured extensively on the Chamber’s social
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                                                               Chair’s Circle Sponsors have the first opportunity
     media platforms and have their own “group” on our         to serve as a Greater Susquehanna Valley Young
     database system, which may be used by sponsors            Professionals host.
     to communicate with one another throughout the
                                                             Personal Touch
     year.
                                                               Sometimes, Chamber benefits can seem
  Bi-Weekly Electronic Newsletter                            overwhelming, and businesses seek ways to
     The Chamber’s bi-weekly e-lert features links to          maximize their use through new initiatives, events,
     the Chair’s Circle sponsors’ page.                        and strategic partnerships. Chair’s Circle sponsors,
                                                               can rely on guidance and strategic support from
                                                               Chamber staff, namely, the Chamber’s Executive
                                                               Director of Membership.
CHAIR’S CIRCLE SPONSORSHIP
                                           Thank You 2019 Chair's Circle Sponsors!
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                                  For more information about the Chair’s Circle Sponsorship,
                                                    visit www.gsvcc.org!
TESTIMONIALS
                      "The GSVCC has always been                                      “Susquehanna University was
                      a valuable resource to help                                     founded through generous support
                      businesses be a better partner                                  from local leaders. We greatly
                      within the community. As a craft                                value our 160-year relationship
                      brewery, Rusty Rail Brewing                                     with the community including
                      strives to be a good community                                  numerous businesses throughout
                      member and the Greater                                          the region. Our students benefit
                      Susquehanna Chamber of                                          from hundreds of internships and
                      Commerce gives us many tools                                    jobs at scores of local businesses,
                      to help us achieve that goal. From                              and our students and faculty
                      community events to political                                   support many of those businesses
awareness and fresh ideas; the Chamber really goes out           with research and analysis expertise. The Greater
of their way to help us better promote our business in           Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce is a critical
the Valley. We look forward to growing our partnership           partner in helping us to establish and enhance our
into 2020!"                                                      connections with employers throughout the region."
                               Rich Schrader, General Manager                                                Jonathan Green
                                    Rusty Rail Brewing Co, LLC                                        Susquehanna University

                                                                                       “It is easy to share in the GSVCC’s
                     “No one has done more for me                                      passion for our Valley. Their
                     than the GSVCC and staff. Thanks                                  vision and “can-do” spirit afford
                     is not enough. My future is glowing                               numerous benefits to their
                     due to them. Together, we will                                    members. Our agency is a long-
                     achieve great things for 2019. But                                time advocate for our Chamber
                     more importantly, each of us will                                 as they have raised our game. We
                     glow because of our relationships.”                               enjoy the educational, networking
                                       Caz Russell, Leadership
                                      Speaker, Trainer & Coach
                                                                                       and community events, and are
                                               CazRussell.Com                          pleased with their leadership team.
                                                                                       As our Valley grows, the GSVCC is
                                                                 at the very top of that inflection point.”
                     "We believe in supporting the
                                                                                                                  James Izzo
                     area where we live and work. The                                                        Mojo Active, Inc.
                     Chamber gives us the opportunity
                     to stay informed through business,                               “Looking for a super return on your
                     political, and social events. The                                business investment? Membership
                     Chamber's work in our community                                  in our GSV Chamber of Commerce
                     to improve business opportunities                                offers Central PA businesses, large
                     has been top notch. We are proud                                 and small, benefits that are hard
                     to be a chair sponsor every year.”                               to beat: networking, promotion,
                                               Julie Eriksson,                        advocacy, education, and skill
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                                           Kreamer Feed, Inc.                         development opportunities to
                                                                                      start. Partnering with your regional
                     “The Greater Susquehanna Valley
                                                                                      Chamber is a solid ROI for your
                     Chamber has been an invaluable
                                                                                      business, your employees and our
                     partner in virtually every aspect
                                                                                      community.”
                     of our work. From advocacy to
                                                                                                           Mary Ellen Jansen
                     making connections to problem                                                             Mass Mutual
                     solving, we work hand-in-hand to
                     address the needs of the people
                     and organizations in our Valley.
                     We are stronger together.”
                                             Joanne Troutman
                        Greater Susquehanna Valley United Way
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
                                    Throughout the year, there are many events held to allow our
                                 members to meet and forge connections that strengthen the                   Ribbon
                                 economy of our beautiful valley. Some events are focused on                 Cuttings
                                 information, such as our annual meeting or monthly meetings, while
                                 others are focused on good times with great people, like our Food
                                 and Wine Fest or our Golf Classic. With so many events to choose
                                 from, there is sure to be something for everyone!

                                                GSVCC Food & Wine Fest
                                                  April 6, 2019 • Iron Front Events

                                        Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony
                                              May 20, 2019 • Susquehanna University

                                                                                                      Economic Forecast
                                                                                                          Luncheon
                                             Young Americans Golf Classic                                 September 12, 2019
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                                     September 27, 2019 • Knoebels Three Ponds Golf Course            Rusty Rail Brewing Company
GSV Young
                Joint Legislative Breakfasts                                     Professionals

                       Annual Holiday Party
December, Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce

                              Annual Women’s Leadership Symposium
                                 October 1, 2019 • The Country Cupboard Restaurant

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                                    The Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, and                  The communities that make up the Greater
                                 Union Counties region, which happens to be the            Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce
                                 ‘footprint’ for the Greater Susquehanna Valley            service area offer a wide variety of commercial
                                 Chamber of Commerce offers a wide variety and             and industrial parks and buildings that can
                                 great depth of economic development assets.               accommodate virtually any need. For more
                                 In fact, this shear variety and the quality of            information on how a Greater Susquehanna Valley
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                                 needs, to natural gas and high-speed internet,            CEO who is also the Executive Director of the
                                 the region is rich in resources which often exceed        Greater Susquehanna Business Development
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   Think back to a simpler time when horse-           study commissioned by the PA Office of Tourism,
drawn buggies shared the roads with bicycles and      traveler spending in 2017 for Snyder, Union,
automobiles, when farm stands showcasing locally      Montour and Northumberland Counties was
grown produce and fresh homemade baked goods          $498 million (up from $390 million in 2007). This
dotted the countrysides and when local shop           is not a misprint; tourism is alive and well in our
owners greeted you at their door with a smile and     region!
a cheery “Hello!” With the dawn of big box stores,       The Susquehanna River Valley Visitors
online shopping and multi-lane traffic circles,       Bureau along with the Greater Susquehanna
many urban families are yearning for a return to      Valley Chamber of Commerce work together to
the age of Normal Rockwell. New communities           welcome and promote our region as a great place
are responding by trying to recreate “authentic”      to visit and explore, live and work and to locate
downtowns – downtowns like the ones found             a new business or industry. The Visitors Bureau
right here in the Susquehanna River Valley.           reaches out to the surrounding communities and
   The picture painted above is a portrait of life                                                               Continues on page 26

in the communities along the Susquehanna River
…right down to the buggies! Our region beckons
to world-weary travelers drawn by the natural
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                                                                                            Building lifelong relationships...
                                                                                                 one member at a time
beauty of four distinct seasons, the charm of
unique downtowns and the sights, sounds and                                                                Convenient on-the-go
                                                                                                        banking with our mobile app

tastes emanating from a rich and proud heritage.               800.834.0082
                                                                 www.mcfcu.org
  With so many individuals looking for a
respite from life in the fast lane, it is no wonder         Lewisburg                 Evangelical                   Mount Carmel
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that Central Pennsylvania’s Susquehanna                1339 Saint Mary Street
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River Valley is becoming a national tourist
destination. According to a recently published
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                                                                                 We also have locations in:
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residents, plus surrounding states and potential
                                                              Retirement at Its Best!                                    tourists and visitors, to showcase all the amenities
                                                                • Spacious Retirement Cottage                            the area has to offer, while the Chamber prepares
                                                           • State of the Art Secure Memory Care
                                                              • Retirement Center Apartments:                            and supports businesses that offer services and
                                                                  Independent Personal Care
                                                          • Outpatient & Inpatient Rehab Services                        goods for residents and tourists and provides
                                                            • Physical, Speech and Occupational                          business networking events and seminars. We
                                                                            Therapy
                                                             • Compassionate Highly Qualified                            have the natural advantage to attract visitors
                                                                        Skilled Nursing
                                                                                                                         looking for an authentic experience, but in order
                                                                                                                         to stay on top of that curve we need to keep
                                                                                                                         informed and to position ourselves for the future.
                                                                                                                            While this sounds daunting, staying ahead
                                                                                                                         of marketing trends is really as simple as
                                                                                                                         communicating – communicating our products
                                                                                                                         and services to residents and visitors alike,
                                                                                                                         communicating the benefits of our region as a
                                                                                                                         whole to travelers, communicating our quality
                                                                                                                         of life and amenities as part of employee and
                                                                                                                         industry recruitment and communicating with
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                                                                                                                         communities and the more we tell our stories the
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                                                                                                                         more we raise each other up.
                                                                                                                            Today’s economy requires partnership.
                                                                                                                         Consider the hashtag. If one individual posts
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                                        LOCAL                                                                            and adventures while enjoying our region’s
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                                    We’ve been serving the needs of customers in the
                                                                                                                         those photos and search for other photos with the
                                  local area for over 110 years. We are here to answer
                                                                                                                         same hashtag. If they don’t find any other photos,
                                  questions and help you find the right account for you!
                                                                                                                         the conversation ends. However, if residents
                                                                                                                         and business owners throughout the region are
                                                                                                                         posting using #SusquehannaRiverValley, when
                                 MOUNT CARMEL • NUMIDIA • SHAMOKIN DAM                                                   someone discovers one photo and searches for
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                                                                                                                         that hashtag they will be inundated with beautiful
                                                                                                                         images of the Susquehanna River Valley. Instead
                                                                                                                         of a mere glimpse of our region, their view will be
                                                                                                                         broadened to include an enticing mix of outdoor
                                                                                                                         recreation, fun-filled attractions, arts and culture,
                                                                                                                         history and heritage, culinary delights and one-of-
                                                                                                                         a-kind shops. That partnership is also important
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residents. A few years ago the “staycation” grew
in popularity. The concept behind the promotion
was that as the economy stumbled [with rising
gas prices], a family’s best bet for a vacation was
to explore their own surrounding communities
for new fun-filled experiences. They became
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Events like the Greater Susquehanna Valley
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this need for residents and visitors alike.
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creating an authentic experience that will stay
with them and keep them coming back for more.                               “My family has been milling
                                                                          feed for 70 years. We guarantee
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   Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau

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CHAMBER MEMBERS Alphabetical
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                                                                      AND DESIGN                                INSURANCE AGENCY, LLC
                                 1847FINANCIAL                        Greg Underkoffler                         Jeff Doak
                                 James Richmond                       Advertising                               Insurance
                                 Financial Services                   315 Market Street                         2 Ninth Avenue
                                 1969 N. Susquehanna Trail, Suite B   Sunbury, PA 17801                         P.O. Box 126
                                 P.O. Box 341                         (570) 286-1111                            Shamokin Dam, PA 17876
                                                                                                                                                      Anthracite Outdoor
                                 Hummels Wharf, PA 17831              mypromotionalneeds.com/                   (570) 743-8101                        Adventure Area
                                 (570) 884-3088                                                                 www.aashafferinsurance.com
                                                                      ADVANCED TECH HEARING                                                           Dave Porzi
                                 https://1847financial.com/                                                                                           4100 State Rt. 125
                                 locations/hummels-wharf/             AID CENTERS                               ALMOND TREE SENIOR
                                                                      Farrah Rose                               SOLUTIONS, LLC                        Coal Township, PA 17866
                                 18TH STREET FINANCIAL                Audiology/Hearing                         Wendy Cecco                           PO Box 279 Shamokin, PA 17872
                                 SERVICES, LLP                        135 Walter Drive, Suite #2                Senior Services                       aoaainfo@gmail.com
                                 Robin Feltman                        Lewisburg, PA 17837                       207 North Wausau Road                 aoaatrails.com
                                 Investments                          (570) 523-5023                            Middleburg, PA 17842
                                 21 North Market Street, Suite 1                                                                                     APEX HOMES OF PA, LLC
                                                                      www.adtechhearing.com                     (570) 765-4265
                                 Selinsgrove, PA 17870                                                                                               Lynn Kuhns
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                                                                      AECOM                                                                          Modular Homes
                                 (570) 374-4788
                                                                      Curtis Barrick                            ALOYSIUS, BUTLER & CLARK             7172 Route 522
                                 www.18thstreetfinancial.com
                                                                      Engineers                                 Shawn Kessler                        Middleburg, PA 17842
                                                                      715 Washington Blvd                       Advertising                          (570) 837-2333
                                                   A                  Williamsport, PA 17701                    29 E. Main Street, Suite R           www.apexhomesofpa.com
                                 A 1 ADVERTISING SPECIALTIES          (570) 505-1674                            Bloomsburg, PA 17815
                                                                                                                                                     APPLEBEE'S GRILL AND BAR
                                 Roger Folk                           aecom.com                                 (800) 848-1552
                                                                                                                                                     Jennifer Skelly
                                 Promotional Products                                                           www.a-b-c.com
                                                                      AGCHOICE FARM CREDIT                                                           Restaurants
                                 315 Grand Street                                                                                                    901 N. Susquehanna Trail
                                 Middleburg, PA 17842                 Brad Wentzel                              AMERICAN DRUG AND
                                                                      Banks/Financial Institutions              ALCOHOL DIAGNOSTICS LLC.             Selinsgrove, PA 17870
                                 (570) 837-5555                                                                                                      (570) 374-7339
                                 www.a1advertising.net                450 international Drive                   Rebecca Cox
                                                                      Lewisburg, PA 17837                       Drug & Alcohol Services              APPRAISAL & MARKETING
                                 A&A AUTO STORES                      (570) 524-2204                            2244 Millview Mountain Rd
                                                                                                                                                     ASSOCIATES, INC.
                                 Lon Zimmerman                        www.agchoice.com                          Forksville , PA 18616
                                                                                                                                                     Richard Drzewiecki
                                 Automobile Parts & Services                                                    (570) 924-4001
                                                                      AIR MANAGEMENT                                                                 Appraisals
                                 2075 North Susquehanna Trail                                                   www.adadiagnostics.com
                                                                      TECHNOLOGIES, INC.                                                             875 North 4th Street
                                 Selinsgrove, PA 17870                                                                                               Sunbury, PA 17801
                                 (570) 743-1477                       Taryne Arbogast                           AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
                                                                      Contractor - Heating & Air Conditioning   Kelly Brennan                        (570) 988-1900
                                 www.aaautostores.com                                                                                                www.appraisalandmarketing.com
                                                                      1776 Industrial Blvd.                     Non-Profit
                                 A.S.K. INSURANCE                     Lewisburg, PA 17837                       968 Postal Road, Suite 110
                                                                                                                                                     APPRECIATIVE STRATEGIES, LLC
                                 Kimberly Holohan                     (570) 523-4822                            Allentown, PA 18109
                                                                                                                                                     Dennis Gilbert
                                 Property & Casualty                  www.airmanagement.com                     (610) 867-0583
                                                                                                                                                     Business Consultant
                                 7 East Roosevelt Avenue                                                        www.heart.org
                                                                      ALBRIGHT FOOTCARE                                                              2155 Warrensville Road
                                 Elysburg, PA 17824                                                                                                  Montoursville, PA 17754
                                 (570) 221-2183                       CENTER, LLC                               AMERICAN RED CROSS NORTH
                                                                      Jessica Zeller                            CENTRAL PA CHAPTER                   (646) 546-5553
                                 www.askinsurancenow.com                                                                                             dennis-gilbert.com
                                                                      Physician - Podiatric Medicine            Tom Szulanczyk
                                 A.S.P. SERVICES, INC.                2370 Old Turnpike Rd, Suite 4             Non-Profit                           ARCOS INDUSTRIES LLC
                                 Mark Johnson                         Lewisburg, PA 17837                       249 Farley Circle
                                                                                                                                                     Beth Haupt
                                 Manufacturers                        (570) 522-8637                            Lewisburg, PA 17837                  Manufacturers
                                 10 Lisalyn Road                      www.albrightfootcare.com                  (570) 524-0400                       394 Arcos Drive
                                 Selinsgrove, PA 17870                                                          https://www.redcross.org/local/      Mt. Carmel, PA 17851
                                 (570) 374-5333                       ALL POINTS LAND SURVEYS, INC.             pennsylvania/greater-pennsylvania/
                                                                      James Grose                                                                    (570) 339-5200
                                 www.aspserviceinc.com                                                          about-us/locations/north-            www.arcos.us
                                                                      Surveyors                                 central-pennsylvania.html
                                 AAA EAST CENTRAL                     511 Maple Avenue                                                               ASSESSMENT AND
                                 Gregory Shaffer                      P.O. Box 214                              AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL                 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
                                 Non-Profit                           Middleburg, PA 17842                      SERVICES, INC.                       Sue Greene
                                 1001 Market St.                      (570) 837-3109                            Richard Allen                        Business Consultant
                                 PO Box 788                           www.allpointssurveys.com                  Financial Services                   1069 Smoketown Road
                                 Sunbury, PA 17801                                                              242 East Market Street               Lewisburg, PA 17837
                                 (570) 286-4507                       ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL CHURCH               Mifflinburg, PA 17844
                                                                      Paul Donecker                                                                  (570) 713-7598
                                 www.aaa.com                                                                    (570) 966-3080
                                                                      Church
                                                                                                                                                     ATTAIN CONSULTING LLC
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                                 ACADEMY SPORTS CENTER                129 N. Market St.                         ANGELA HUMMEL COACHING               James Kazakavage
                                 Louanne Walsh                        Selinsgrove, PA 17870                     AND CONSULTING SERVICES              Marketing
                                 Sporting Goods                       (570) 374-8289                            Angela Hummel                        120 Linden Road
                                 18 S. Oak St.                        httpS://www.                              Consultant                           Lewisburg, PA 17837
                                 Mount Carmel, PA 17851               allsaintsepiscopalofselinsgrove.com       381 King Street                      (570) 503-6529
                                 (570) 339-3399                                                                 Northumberland, PA 17857             www.AttainConsulting.co
                                 www.academysportscenter.biz          ALL SPORTS AMERICA LTD                    (570) 473-3757
                                                                      Richard Rock                                                                   AUBREY ALEXANDER TOYOTA
                                 ACTIONCOACH LEWISBURG                Sporting Goods
                                                                                                                                                     Mike Andretta
                                 Douglas Savidge                      3064 Point Township Drive
                                                                                                                                                     Automobile Dealers
                                 Business Coaching                    Northumberland, PA 17857
                                                                                                                                                     1324 North Susquehanna Trail
                                 11 Reitz Blvd., Suite 201            (570) 275-6400
                                                                                                                                                     Selinsgrove, PA 17870
                                 Lewisburg, PA 17837                  www.asa-football.com
                                                                                                                                                     (570) 743-1171
                                 (570) 524-3547                                                                                                      www.aubreyalexandertoyota.com
                                 www.actioncoach.com/dougsavidge

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CHAMBER MEMBERS Alphabetical
                                 AUTISM AND BEHAVIOR                 BB&T - SUNBURY                 BETTER.BUSINESS.SOLUTIONS           BOROUGH OF LEWISBURG
                                 RESOURCES                           Banks/Financial Institutions   Norman Hoy                          William Lowthert
                                 Erin Demcher                        1104 N 4th St                  Computer Dealer/Services            Government
                                 Educational Resources               Sunbury, PA 17801              8 Cameltown Hill Rd                 55 South 5th Street
                                 301 Pottsgrove Road                 (570) 863-6249                 Danville, PA 17821                  Lewisburg, PA 17837
                                 Danville, PA 17821                  www.bbt.com                    (570) 275-5844                      (570) 523-3614
                                 (410) 404-2036                                                     www.better-business-solutions.com   https://www.lewisburgborough.org/
                                 autismandbehaviorresources.com/     BEACON INSURANCE AGENCY
                                                                     Melanie Garman-Shaffer         BEVERLY ATTKISSON                   BOROUGH OF MIDDLEBURG
                                 AVISO FINANCIAL CENTER              Insurance                      Individual                          Elizabeth Paige
                                 Joseph Perry                        9190 Route 35                  (570) 473-3090                      Government
                                 Investments                         P.O. Box 32                                                        13 North Main Street
                                 100 Airport Road, Suite 200         Mt. Pleasant Mills, PA 17853   BEVERLY'S FLOWER SHOP               Middleburg, PA 17842
                                 Selinsgrove, PA 17870               (570) 539-2758                 Beverly Katalenas                   (570) 837-2533
                                 (570) 374-4589                                                     Florists                            www.middleburgborough.com
                                                                     BEAVER MOTORS, INC.            9 East Independence Street
                                 AXRUNKLE, P.C.                      Jospeh Andretta                Shamokin, PA 17872                  BOROUGH OF MIFFLINBURG
                                 Jeremiah Runkle                     Automobile Dealers             (570) 644-1747                      Margaret Metzger
                                 Attorneys                           19689 Route 522                Beverlysflowersshamokin.com         Government
                                 14 South Main Street                Beaver Springs, PA 17812                                           120 N. 3rd St.
                                 Middleburg, PA 17842                (570) 850-0608                 BIC'S WATER SPORTS AND              Mifflinburg, PA 17844
                                 (570) 837-0086                      www.beavermotors.net           OUTDOOR ADVENTURES, LLC             (570) 966-1013
                                 www.axrunklelaw.com                                                Events/Recreation                   www.mifflinburgborough.org
                                                                     BECKER BODY SHOP, INC.         2832 State Rt. 405
                                                                     William Becker                 Milton, PA 17847                    BOROUGH OF
                                                    B                Automobile Services/Repair     (570) 713-9045                      NORTHUMBERLAND
                                 B&B PLUMBING HEATING & A/C          P.O. Box 100                   www.bicswatersports.com/            Janice Bowman
                                 Carletta                            Hummels Wharf, PA 17831                                            Government
                                 Plumbing and Heating Supplies       (570) 743-5882                 BIEBER'S INDUSTRIAL PARK            175 Orange Street
                                 36 S. Front Street                                                 Valerie Bieber                      Northumberland, PA 17857
                                                                     BEITER'S INC.                  Industrial Park                     (570) 473-3414
                                 York Haven, PA 17370
                                                                     Bill Henderson                 800 Old Route 15                    www.northumberlandborough.com
                                 (717) 266-9757
                                                                     Appliances                     New Columbia, PA 17856
                                 www.bandbplumbingheatingandac.com
                                                                     1189 North 4th Street          (570) 522-9181                      BOROUGH OF SELINSGROVE
                                 BAILEY FARMS                        Sunbury, PA 17801                                                  Paul Williams
                                                                     (570) 286-6414                 BILLINGS VENDING SERVICE            Government
                                 Rick Bailey
                                 Farms                               www.beiters.com                Scott Billings                      1 North High Street, P.O. Box 34
                                                                                                    Vending Services                    Selinsgrove, PA 17870
                                 1703 Kratzerville Road
                                                                     BEN REICHLEY                   3180 North Old Trail                (570) 374-2311
                                 Winfield, PA 17889
                                                                     Individual                     Shamokin Dam, PA 17876              www.selinsgrove.org
                                 (570) 374-8872
                                                                     (570) 850-1001                 (570) 743-1624
                                 BARN APPETIT                                                       www.billingsvending.com             BOROUGH OF SHAMOKIN DAM
                                                                     BENIGNA'S CREEK VINEYARD                                           Ed Hovenstine
                                 Todd Geise
                                 Events
                                                                     & WINERY, INC.                 BINGAMAN & SON LUMBER               Government
                                 1300 State Route 405                Amy Masser                     COMPANY, INC.                       42 West 8th Avenue, P.O. Box 273
                                                                     Wineries                       Aimee Bowersox                      Shamokin Dam, PA 17876
                                 Milton, PA 17847
                                                                     1585 Ridge Road                Manufacturers                       (570) 743-7565
                                 (570) 850-4234
                                                                     Klingerstown, PA 17941         P.O. Box 247                        www.shamokindam.net
                                 www.facebook.com/thebarnappetit
                                                                     (570) 425-3090                 Kreamer, PA 17833
                                 BB&T - MILTON                       www.bcwinery.com               (570) 374-1108                      BOWEN AGENCY REALTORS
                                 Banks/Financial Institutions                                       www.bingamanlumber.com              Larry Johnson
                                 39 S. Arch Street
                                                                     BENJAMIN BEAVER                                                    Real Estate Services
                                                                     Individual                     BJE POULTRY                         1372 North Susquehanna
                                 Milton, PA 17847
                                                                     (570) 541-2906                 Andrew Reich                        Trail, Suite 110
                                 (570) 742-2348
                                                                     www.benbeaver.com              Agriculture                         Selinsgrove, PA 17870
                                 www.bbt.com
                                                                                                    215 Kreamer Ave                     (570) 743-2165
                                                                     BENJAMIN RANCK                 Kreamer, PA 17833
                                 BB&T - MOUNT CARMEL                                                                                    www.bowenagency.com
                                                                     Individual                     (570) 374-7424
                                 Banks/Financial Institutions
                                                                     (570) 713-7183                                                     BOYER CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC, PC
                                 109 N. Oak Street
                                 Mount Carmel, PA 17851                                             BJ'S STEAK AND RIB HOUSE            Aimee Boyer
                                                                     BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME        Robert Kirkpatrick
                                 (570) 339-1370                      SERVICES HODRICK REALTY                                            Chiropractic
                                 www.bbt.com                                                        Restaurants                         217 Point Township Drive
                                                                     William Hodrick                17 North Market Street
                                                                     Real Estate Services                                               Northumberland, PA 17857
                                 BB&T - SELINSGROVE                                                 Selinsgrove, PA 17870               (570) 473-3585
                                                                     1100 West Market Street
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                                 Banks/Financial Institutions                                       (570) 374-9841                      www.boyerchiro.com
                                 160 Nina Drive                      Lewisburg, PA 17837            www.bjsribs.com
                                 Selinsgrove, PA 17870               (570) 523-1000                                                     BRAKETECHNIQUE, INC.
                                 (570) 743-7859                      www.bhhshodrickrealty.com      BOBBY JONES                         Bruce Reber
                                 www.bbt.com                                                        Individual                          Automobile Parts & Services
                                                                     BEST WESTERN PLUS              (570) 374-4824                      196 Universal Road,
                                 BB&T - SHAMOKIN WEST                DANVILLE INN                                                       Peachey Industrial Park
                                 Banks/Financial Institutions        Sunny Patel                    BOB'S CYCLE SHOP
                                                                                                    Bob Sauers                          Selinsgrove, PA 17870
                                 521 N. Second Street                Hotels/Motels                                                      (570) 374-5222
                                 Shamokin, PA 17872                  79 Old Valley School Road      Scooter Sales & Service
                                                                                                    6880 State Route 304                www.braketechnique.com
                                 (570) 648-4681                      Danville, PA 17821
                                 www.bbt.com                         (570) 275-5750                 New Berlin, PA 17855                BRANDON FIEDLER
                                                                     www.bestwestern.com            (570) 966-2183                      Young Professionals
                                                                                                                                        (570) 809-0926

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