IMPACTIMPACT August 2010 Vol. 39, NO. 8 Monthly

In This Issue Calendar of Events…………...………………………...…..Pg. 2 Members in the News………….....………………….……Pg. 3 New Members………………..….…………………….…….Pg. 9 Business Card Exchange……...…………………...........Pg. 10 Women in Business……...…………….…………….........Pg. 10 Ribbon Cuttings ……………...……………….……..........Pg. 11

The Greater Pocono Chamber of Commerce is reviving the Safe 80 Task Force. This Task Force will focus on making the I-80 Corridor in Monroe County, safer for motorists traveling through this high traffic area. It will also address law enforcement, roadway design, and maintenance issues.

Over the years, there have been numerous accidents including several fatalities on this stretch of I-80 and the Chamber is tak-ing the initiative to resume the Safe 80 Task Force. A broad array of State and local elected officials, representatives from State and County agencies, State and local police departments, and local business and community leaders have been invited to par-ticipate.

Part of the discussion at the Monroe County Safe 80 Task Force's second monthly meeting on Friday, July 23rd in Pocono Town-ship again focused on the recent crashes, including two that were fatal, on four-lane Route 209 and Route 33. The intersection of four-lane Route 209 and Shafers Schoolhouse Road, where a woman was killed in a June 24 multi-vehicle crash involving a trac-tor-trailer, is in Stroud Township, which is covered by Stroud Area Regional Police.

SARP Lt. Brian Kimmins said the police department, when it can, posts a two-officer detail near that intersection in efforts to catch speeders. Kimmins said the department is unable to post a detail there round the clock due to manpower and budgetary restraints.

The traffic signal knocked down at that intersection in the June 24 crash has been temporarily replaced by a smaller, less visi-ble signal. Robert Phillips, who co-chairs the Task Force with Jamie Keener, suggested putting bigger, more visible signs on four-lane 209 to alert motorists when they are approaching that signal. Someone in the audience suggested carving rumble strips into the road to help motorists slow down as they approach the signal.

Sgt. Jay Livziey of the state police barracks at Swiftwater, sitting in for Lt. David Dougalis, said state police are doing the best they can with the manpower they have to patrol Route 33 and the Hamilton Township side of four-lane 209.

Regarding ideas to improve safety along the Interstate 80 corridor, audience member and local businessman Jim Becker sug-gested looking at safety improvement efforts in other states.

For example, part of a major highway in Maryland has mounted cameras that photograph the license plates of speeding vehi-cles, after which those registered vehicles' owners get tickets in the mail. Since that part of the highway is too dangerous for police to pull over vehicles, a private company has been hired to provide the cameras that photograph license plates.

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GPCC Mission Statement

Act as A Unified Voice of Business Dedicated to the Prosperity of all

Commerce Leading to the Enhancement of

the Quality of Life in our region and surrounding areas.

Revival of Safe 80 Taskforce

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Calendar of Events August 5….……… ..Quality of Life 10:00 a.m. – GPCC August 9……..........Education Committee Noon. – JR’s Grille - E. Stroudsburg August 9...…....…...Business Card Exchange 5:00 p.m. – ESSA Bank - 200 Palmer Street Stroudsburg August 10…......…..Economic Development/Transportation Committee 8 :00 a.m. – GPCC August 10……........Women in Business Luncheon Noon – Grace Park - Stroudsburg August 11.……… ...West End Committee 7:30 a.m. – Western Pocono Community Library - Brodheadsville August 13………… .Leadership Pocono 8:00 a.m. – GPCC August 16..............Energy Committee 8:30 a.m. – GPCC August 17….…...…Business Development Committee

8:00 a.m. – GPCC August 17…….…...Women in Business Steering Committee 9:00 a.m. – GPCC August 23……........Finance Committee 8:00 a.m. – GPCC August 23 ..…........Executive Committee 8:30 a.m. – GPCC August 24….....…..Board of Directors 8:30 a.m. – To be announced August 27 .….........Environmental Committee 9:30 a.m. – GPCC

Becker said such an idea likely would be unpopular in Pennsylvania, but at least should be looked at for dan-gerous sections of I-80 such as the two-lane bottleneck in each direction through the lower eastern part of the county.

Someone else in the audience suggested posting signs directing through-traffic to keep to the left, allowing right-lane traffic to safely enter onto or exit the highway. Becker said that would work best with three lanes of traffic.

Ideas were raised on how to better educate drivers to avoid speeding, tailgating, texting and other bad habits. These ideas included putting messages on visible high-way signs and billboards, public service announcements and educating high school students.

Task Force member and state Rep. Mario Scavello again mentioned a $44 million project, funded by state legisla-tion, to repave the length of I-80, between the Tanners-ville and Delaware Water Gap exits, by the end of next year. Task Force member Bob Werts cited the need for better ways to alert motorists to available detour routes in case of road construction or emergencies, since most drivers traveling on I-80 don't know what detour routes to take.

Werts said the most effective thing to do would be to to-tally reconstruct I-80, otherwise any suggestions to im-prove safety would be merely band-aid solutions.

"This road is outdated," Werts said. "How do we fix it? Paving is merely cosmetic, so what can we do? Change the direction of the highway? Widen it? Add a deck on it? We have to discuss reconstruction or engineering ideas. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation spokesman Sean Brown, who attends the monthly Safe 80 Task Force meetings, said he will discuss the ideas raised Fri-day with PennDOT.

Keener said he plans to invite the Northeast Pennsyl-vania Alliance and Focus 81 Committee to next month's meeting to discuss how that group improved safety on Interstate 81 in Lackawanna County.

Safe 80 Task Force meetings are held on the 4th Friday of each month at 11:00 a.m. at the Pocono Township Building. Meetings are opened to the public. If you plan to attend please contact the Chamber at 570.421.4433.

LEADS WANTED!!!!

If you are aware of a new or existing business in the Greater Pocono region that might be interested in learning more about the various benefits of

chamber membership, please contact Audrey Bartkowski, Membership

Director at 570-421-4433 or abartkowski@greaterpoconochamber.com.

Members in the News ESSA Bank & Trust announces staff changes. Lori Ruiz has been pro-moted to Branch Manager of the Stroudsburg Branch of ESSA Bank & Trust. Additionally, Ellen Sibilia and Lisa Kaminski have been named Branch Man-agers. Ruiz, Sibilia and Kaminski are responsible for developing new per-sonal and business rela-tionships, increasing the deposit base, and promot-ing loan growth.

Roxanne Odierno has been named Cash Man-agement Officer. Her re-sponsibilities include de-veloping new cash man-agement business, expand-ing existing business rela-tionships, implementing strategies to achieve oper-ating plan goals, and en-suring the department's compliance with operating policies and procedures and outside regulatory requirements. Ruiz has 26 years of bank-ing experience and has been promoted to manager of the Stroudsburg Branch. Most recently, Ruiz worked as manager of ESSA’s Brodheadsville Branch inside Weis Markets. She has held many positions at ESSA including

teller, head teller, and human resource represen-tative. Ruiz graduated from Leadership Pocono in 2010. She is a board mem-ber of West End Kiwanis, team captain for West End Relay for Life 2004–2010 and a board member for the Pleasant Valley High School Boys Soccer Booster Club. Sibilia has over 14 years of banking experience and will be responsible for managing the Eagle Val-ley Branch inside Weis Markets. Most recently,

Sibilia worked as assistant manager of ESSA’s Strouds-

burg Branch. She has worked for ESSA in sev-eral capacities including teller, customer service representative and head teller. Sibilia is a member of St. John’s Parish in East Stroudsburg and has been active with the American Cancer Society as the former captain of the ESSA Feets Relay for Life Team. Kaminski has over 15 years of banking experi-ence and will manage ESSA’s Brodheadsville

Branch inside Weis Markets. Most recently, Kaminski worked as assistant manager and account specialist. Kaminski volunteers at Pleasant Valley Middle School and participates in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. She has completed many classes through the Bank Administration Institute and is licensed to sell annuities. Odierno has over 30 years of banking experience and has been promoted to Cash Management Officer. Most re-cently, Odierno worked as Branch Manager of ESSA’s Stroudsburg Branch and served as Loan Origination Man-ager. Odierno is President of Support Services for Seniors and a Member of the Pocono Arts Council. For the first time in it 108-year history, The Inn at Po-cono Manor is a Pet Friendly resort. In keeping with the national trend of families, couples and individuals travel-ing with their pets, the Inn has become the Pocono’s only pet friendly historic resort.

Guests traveling with pets are now fully welcome at The Inn at Pocono Manor, and will find upon check in: A complimentary Doggie Welcome Gift to include food & water bowls, clean up baggies, a 'healthy' treat, and a dog-gie toy. Designated ted doggie walk areas with trash receptacles and baggies. Special lodging accommodations with easy access in & out for leisurely walks with pets Up to two pets per guestroom is allowed with the new pol-icy. The pet-friendly policy adds a $50 non-refundable pet fee per guestroom to the nightly rate for guests traveling with pets, which is less than many pet fees at resorts na-tionally. The historic Inn at Pocono Manor, which opened in 1902, is the longest continuously operating resort in the Poconos and one of the oldest in North America. The Inn’s elegant Exchange at Pocono Manor Restaurant welcomes guests for dinner each evening. The Old Lamplighter Lounge serves specialty beverages and pub fare throughout the day. The charming and historic Mountain View Dining

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Lori Ruiz

Roxanne Odierno

Ellen Sibilia

Lisa Kaminski

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Room serves three meals daily, with dinner including a prix fixe four-course menu. The Laurel Spa offers state-of-the-art treatments designed to enhance guests’ healthy lifestyles and sense of well being. The Inn at Pocono Manor offers a full range of resort ac-tivities all season long, including two classic 18-hole golf courses: the East Course, which originally opened in 1912 and was redesigned by Donald Ross in 1927, and the West Course, which opened in 1965, and was designed by George Fazio.

For more information on The Inn at Pocono Manor or its new Pets Policy and for reservations, contact 800-233-8150 / 570-839-7111, or visit www.poconomanor.com.

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Wilkins & Associates announced the hiring of 5 fulltime Realtors to their sales team. Said Thomas R. Wilkins, CEO, "What a great group of guys we hired. Each one of them brings his own expertise in the real estate industry to the table."

Hired were David R. Haseney, Jerel Schmon, Michael Quigley, Thomas LaBar and Richard Mazzarella, all Real-tors with the Poc Mtns Assoc of REALTORS®.

David R. Haseney has lived in the Poconos for the past 37 years. Haseney is a graduate of the Penn State Extension and has been in general real estate for the past 22 years. Haseney is a member of the Poc Mountains Assoc of REALTORS®.

Jerel Schmon is a native of the Pocono Mountains and is the newest member to the real estate industry with 5 years tenure in the business. Schmon lives in Tannersville with his wife and two young children and is a graduate of the Pocono Real Estate Academy. Schmon enjoys snow-boarding and playing baseball.

Michael Quigley is a retired NYPD sergeant. Quigley as been a member of the Poc Mountains Assoc of REAL-TORS® for the past 23 years and has served on a number of committees during his tenure. Quigley is also a member of the Honor Legion with the New York Police Depart-ment. Quigley lives in Saylorsburg.

Thomas LaBar, a native of the Poconos, resides in Cresco. LaBar is a 2000 graduate of the Pocono Real Estate Acad-emy and has a Bachelors Degree in biology from ESU. Labar owned and operated LaBar Builders, Inc. from 1979 to 1999. LaBar is a member of the Pocono Mountains Builders Association, PARC.

Richard Mazzarella has lived in the Poconos for the past 8 years and now resides in Thornhurst. Prior to getting into the real estate industry 6 years ago, Mazzarella was in the mortgage field. Said Mazzarella, "I liked the real estate side of the transaction a lot better then the mortgage side of it."

All of the Realtors will take part in the specialized career development courses available only at the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate office. In addition to that, the Agents will begin marketing from the BHG greenhouse

and take an active part in LeadRouter a specialized buying and selling software program available only through Bet-ter Homes and Gardens Real Estate.

Riverside Rehabilitation Centers are pleased to wel-come Kristine Fell, OTR/L to their staff as a full time Oc-cupational Therapist.

Kris evaluates and treats patients with physical chal-lenges due to pain, injury or a disease process so they can continue to enjoy life. Diagnoses Kris treats include condi-tions of the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder, traumatic injuries, fractures, dislocations, sports injuries, tendonitis, nerve entrapment disorders, repetitive motion syndromes, amputations, burns, frostbite, arthritis, strokes and neuro-logical disorders.

Kris has a BS in Occupational Therapy (OT) from Thomas Jefferson University. Kris has special interests in hand therapy, dementia management and strokes. She stays current with OT treatments and practices through con-tinuing education courses. Kris has received certificates in hand and upper quadrant rehabilitation, improving upper extremity motor recovery following a stroke, dementia care treatment and Interactive Metronome. The Interactive Metronome is a brain-based rehabilitation assessment and training program developed to directly improve the proc-essing abilities that affect attention, motor planning and sequencing. Kris uses this program for both adult and pediatric patients to strengthen motor skills, mobility and cognitive capacities including planning, organizing and language. She has also completed extensive training in Saeboflex and the Saebo Arm Training Program, a special-ized treatment approach designed to maximize arm and hand function after a neurological injury or stroke. Kris is currently studying to become a certified hand therapist, the highest level of competency in hand therapy.

Kris has experience in a variety of settings including acute rehabilitation and home health care, as well as outpatient clinics. She is a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association and the Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association. Occupational Therapy patients, referred by their physi-cians, can set an appointment with Kris by calling River-side at 570-839-9975. For additional information on Occu-pational Therapy and Certified Hand Therapists, contact Riverside Rehabilitation at 1-800-514-3878 or visit www.riversiderehab.com.

Liquid Restaurant this week launched the public display of their new logo. The new logo, featuring a stylized mar-tini glass, is now visible on the doors of Liquid restaurant and bar, carpeting treatments, menus, and gift cards. It is also planned for wider public viewing at StroudFest, a lo-cally based event that the Liquid staff plans wide partici-pation in.

“Our new logo speaks to the modern, casually upscale aes-

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thetic we embody at Liquid,” explains owner Troy Nauman. “Whether you are looking for an easy going night out with friends, or a special evening on the town, we have created Liquid to have the atmosphere, quality food and drinks, and uncompromising service level you are looking for.”

Liquid is noted as one of the premier dining and drinks experiences in the Pocono region. Their extensive martini and wine list feature exclusive drink combinations and wine selections only available at Liquid. The eclectic food menu features both tapas options and complete entrees, insuring that whether you need a light appetizer to accom-pany your early evening cocktails, or a savory dinner for a lovely evening out you will find the perfect option at Liq-uid.

Liquid prides itself on offering a wide range of price points for all of its menu items. This easily translates to an acces-sible, fine dining experience for all patrons and a degree of customer service not easily experienced elsewhere.

For more information on Liquid Restaurant and Bar, in addition to photographs and a complete menu, visit www.liquidmartinibar.com.

Sandra Sander has been appointed director of library ser-vices at Northampton Community College (NCC). A native of Michigan and present resident of Lehighton, Sander received her Bachelor of Science degree in forestry from Michigan Technological University. She earned a master’s of science degree in library science from Clarion College of Pennsylvania.

Before entering the library profession, Sander worked as a utility forester, managing tree trimming and herbicide spraying for electric line clearance. Prior to coming to NCC, she was the library director of Lackawanna College in Scranton. She is also highly involved in athletics, having coached both cross country and track and field and directed road races and cross country meets. She started and coached the men’s and women’s cross country program at Lacka-wanna College.

As director of library service at NCC, Sander looks forward to continuing the renovation of the periodicals room, to make space for an additional library classroom, and to further integrate the library into course curricula. She wants to keep the library in the forefront of the educa-tional experience and to encourage the NCC community to use its services, both physical and virtual. With oversight of both the Paul & Harriett Mack Library and the new Monroe Campus Library, she plans to make the new li-brary an active component of the new Monroe Campus. Sander believes that community colleges fill a key niche in society. She says that community colleges’ open admis-sions policies enable everyone to pursue higher education. The academic assistance that is available at these institu-tions builds students’ confidence. “The library is an important piece of this,” Sander says. “Some students are reluctant to come through the library door. They feel intimidated. But once they come in and meet the staff and see what is here, they often become re-peat customers.” Sander is delighted to be at NCC and looks forward to meeting more faculty and staff. “NCC has a great reputa-tion, and I am honored to be a part of it,” Sander says.

ActionCOACH Pennsylvania, the World’s #1 Business Coaching Firm is pleased to announce that they will be hosting a full day workshop for National Association of State Boards of Accountancy continuing professional edu-cation credits. The day will consist of three separate sessions. The first session is, 6 Steps to a Better Business, will cover the 6 steps essential to creating sound long term business growth as well as 5 strategic ways to increase profits. The second session, Time Mastery, is where you will learn how to use time to your advantage. And the final session, Fi-nancial Mastery, covers how to master the numbers of any business. Each session is two hours and is worth 2 NASBA CPE credits. This power packed intense workshop will be held on Wednesday, August 25th from 8:00 am until 3:45 pm at the Holiday Inn Conference Center Lehigh Valley, located at 7736 Adrienne Drive, Allentown. The investment for this workshop is $49.99 per session, or sign up for all three sessions for $125. Lunch is included for those who register for all three sessions. Register online at www.actioncoachpa.com or call (717) 975-0675. The CPE workshops will not only help accountants and CPA’s, but they also aid in the success of their clients and the businesses that they help to support. No one knows better than an accountant the financial woes that their clients experience in doing business. So, what better per-son could introduce that business to a business coaching firm to teach them the strategies to help them too? Busi-ness coaching is making a positive impact on businesses around the world. As business coaching is becoming ever more popular, people are beginning to see that coaching is not just for sports.

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For more information on ActionCOACH workshops, or to find a certified ActionCOACH Business Coach near you, please visit actioncoachpa.com Tiffany Matraxia, Oksana Picca, and Lydia Shank. Di-rected by Kyle Donahue, stage managed by Brydie Jacques. The National Board for Certification in Hearing Instru-ment Sciences (NBC-HIS) announced that Ryan Kenney of Hewitt, NJ has successfully completed the NBC-HIS Na-tional Competency Examination. Passing this exam grants the hearing health professional the designation Board Cer-tified in Hearing Instrument Sciences. The designation attests to Ryan’s experience, dedication, professionalism and commitment to quality care to the hearing impaired. The National Board for Certification in Hearing Instru-ment Sciences is a certifying agency fully accredited by the National Commission of Certifying Agencies in Washing-ton, D.C. The Commission is the nation’s only organiza-tion that sets, applies and promotes comprehensive stan-dards for credentialing professions and occupations.

Ryan Kenney is employed with Beltone Hear-ing Aide Center with 3 convenient locations and would welcome your inquires regarding hear-ing health.

Griswold Special Care and Pocono Lutheran Village hosts educational workshop series on Home Caregiving: Assisting with Mobility and Transfers. Participants will learn techniques for helping those with limited mobility, including how to safely help someone get into and out of beds and wheelchairs. The proper use of equipment such as canes and walkers, transfer boards and mechanical lifts will be demonstrated. There will be time for questions and instructional handouts will be provided. This workshop is co-sponsored by the Pocono Mountains office of Griswold Special Care and Pocono Lutheran Vil-lage, and will be presented by Keith Kmieczak, MSPT of Riverside Rehabilitation. Mr. Kmieczak has worked as a Physical Therapist in Riverside Rehabilitation’s Outpa-tient Centers for eight years. Kmieczak is credentialed in the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Ther-apy, which he uses in treating spinal patients with the goals of reducing pain and returning those suffering from neck and/or back pain to normal functioning in daily ac-tivities. This method emphasizes the patient’s active role in their treatment. Workshop will be held on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. at Riverside Rehabilitation

on 3 Parkinson’s Road, East Stroudsburg. To register and obtain further information, call Griswold Special Care at 570.424.7678.

Devereux Pocono Cen-ter has developed a unique specialty choco-lates enterprise operated by its special needs con-sumers. Devereux Choco-lates come in various gift sets and include specialty truffles and other choco-late and candy selections. “Devereux Chocolates offer much more than healthy wholesale profit margins for local shops and fund-raisers,” indi-cates John Gething, Deve-reux Admissions Director. “Devereux Chocolates

offer our special needs consumers the opportunity, for the first time, paid work along with the ability to learn many new skills.”

Regional businesses and gift shops looking to carry Deve-reux Chocolates or schools considering a fund-raiser can contact: Angela Beers at 570-676-3417, or e-mail: abeers@devereux.org.

Devereux Pocono Center located throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania provides programs and services to individu-als with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

On Sunday, November 28th the Western Pocono Com-munity Library will be holding its 26th annual Arts and Crafts Show at our beautiful library located on Pilgrim Way, just off Rt. 115, across from the Pleasant Valley Mid-dle School.

We are now accepting applications for handmade arts and crafts, and vendors that sell Avon, Pampered Chef, and Tupperware, etc. The price for an 8-foot space is $35, which includes one table and chair per space (vendors are not permitted to bring their own tables). The show will be held on the main floor of our library as well as in the lower level “walking track” location.

We expect this year to have well over a hundred crafters and vendors, making this our best show yet!

Reserve your table now, as space is limited! For additional information and an application you can contact Donna Foley @ 570-234-0804 or donnalfoley@gmail.com

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Welcome New Members

The following new members are not listed in the 2009-2010 Membership Directory & Buyer’s Guide. Please be sure to add this page to your copy of the Directory.

Architectural Design Studio Chuck A. Maillet/Marika Protsouk 411 Main Street, Suite 102E Stroudsburg, PA 18360 570-420-9997 570-420-9977 cmaillet@archdesignstudios.com www.archdesignstudios.com Architects-Engineers Beltone Hearing Aid Center Ryan Kenney 435A Main Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 570-476-1000 BeltoneofNEPA@gmail.com Audiology-Hearing Aids Chesapeake Crab & Seafood Larry Biunno Pocono Creek Plaza, Unit 8 Route 611 Tannersville, PA 18372 570-619-5000 lincolnlarry@hotmail.com www.crabandseafood.com Seafood-Retail Krisp Brick Oven Pizza Shawn Shariff 14 Woodchuck Lane East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 (LOC) 694 Milford Road, East Strouds-burg 201-259-6912 sshariff30@hotmail.com Restaurants My Time Massage Therapy Clyde H. Rush 814 Monroe Street Suite 105 Stroudsburg, PA 18360 570-982-3772 characterman2001@yahoo.com Massage Therapy Silver Valley Campsites-Best Holi-day Trav-L-Park Linda Sosko RR4 Box 4214 Saylorsburg, PA 18353 570-992-4824 svc1@ptd.net www.silvervalleycamp.com Campgrounds

West End Park & Open Space Com-mission Bernie Kozen PO Box 243 Brodheadsville, PA 18322 (LOC) Route 715, Brodheadsville 570-992-9733 570-992-9733 bkozen@weposc.org www.weposc.org Non-Profit Organizations West End Printing & Design Ruthann Ciszak PO Box 620 Gilbert, PA 18331 (LOC) Route 209, Gilbert 610-681-6154 610-681-6156 weprint@ptd.net Printers Wild Pines Golf Club Damon deVito c/o Affinity Management 304 Hickman Road, Suite B Charlottesville, VA 22911 (LOC) 11 Sullivan Trail, Pocono Pines, PA 434-817-4570 434-817-4574 ddevito@affinitymanagement.com www.wildpinesclub.com Golf Courses-Country Clubs

Don’t Miss This Opportunity!

The Greater Pocono Chamber of Commerce is now offering

advertising space on its web page

♦ Affordable Advertising ♦ Special Features Offered! ♦ Receive Over 100,000 Visitors! For More Information, Contact the Chamber at 570.421.4433

Business Card Exchange

The Greater Pocono Chamber of Commerce, along with the Nazareth and Slate Belt Chambers held the July Business Card Exchange. Elite Gourmet sponsored and catered the exchange and it was held at The Washington Banquet Fa-cility in Bangor.

Everyone in attendance had an opportunity to network with Chamber members and also members of the Nazareth and Slate Belt Chambers. They also enjoyed the delicious array of food that was catered by Elite Gourmet.

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Women in Business

The July Women in Business luncheon, sponsored by Betsi Olmstead of Pocono Lutheran Village, was held at Syca-more Grille in Delaware Water Gap. Carl Wilgus of Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau, gave an informative presenta-tion entitled “Your Pocono Vacation Visiting Friends & Family” Betsi Olmstead of Pocono Lutheran Village won the 50/50 drawing which she donated back to the scholar-ship fund.

The August luncheon will be held outdoors, weather per-mitting, at Grace Park Seniors Living Well in Stroudsburg and is being sponsored by Cherilynne Harrington of First National Community Bank. The topic will be “Autos 101” and will be presented by Kathy Ertle of Ertle Subaru.

For more information on upcoming WIB lunches, to donate a door prize, or to sponsor a luncheon, please contact Miriam Conway at 570.421.4433.

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Carl Wilgus of the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau at the July Women in Business Luncheon

Business Card Exchange at the Washington Banquet Facility

Vivian Vance of Griswold Special Care, sponsor of the July Women in Business Luncheon

Monthly Breakfast Sponsorships Available

for 2010! Please contact

Pat Metzgar at the Chamber at 570.421.4433

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Ribbon Cutting Beltone Hearing Aid Center celebrated the Grand Opening of its new location in Stroudsburg on July 15. Owner, Judy Kenney, along with her sons, Ryan (Manager) and Sean (Licensed Hearing Aid Dispenser), held a ribbon cut-ting ceremony to mark the occasion. The Kenney’s also own and operate two additional locations in West Milford, New Jersey and Pompton Lakes, New Jersey. They offer complete, professional and friendly service while helping people achieve a better quality of life. Belton Hearing Aid Center is located at 435A Main Street, Stroudsburg. For more information, please call 570-476-1000 or e-mail Bel-toneofNepa@gmail.com.

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The Greater Pocono Chamber of Commerce Restaurant of the Month for August is The Buckwood Bistro. The res-taurant, known for its French flair and Cajun and Creole specialties, is located on Route 46 in Delaware, New Jer-sey, just minutes from the Delaware Water Gap. Buck-wood Bistro is open seven days a week and offers a spa-cious deck for open-air dining during the summer months. For reservations or for more information, please call 908-475-5777.

Chesapeake Crab and Seafood

Ribbon Cutting at Beltone Hearing Aid Center

The Bizzy Awards are

coming!

September 30, 2010 Inn at Pocono Manor

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Staff Robert Phillips - President/CEO Patricia Metzgar - Vice President, Operations/Development Audrey Bartkowski - Membership Director Miriam Conway - Executive Assistant Georgia Strunk - Office Assistant

Board of Directors

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Michael Albers Doug Atherton Michael Baxter James Becker Rich Berkowitz Gene Dickison Jere Dunkelberger Frank Epifano Thomas Ford Donald Hannig Bob Hay Gary Hazen

Timothy Hegarty Scott Henry John Holahan Rob Howell Brandon Igdalsky Michael Katz Tim Kelly Kathy Kuck Mark Lasewicz Kathy Mullins Allan Muto William Prall

Matthew Rumph Barbara G. Samet Conrad Schintz Dr. Arthur Scott Tom Sforza William Skinner Marc Troutman Jack Wallie William Wells Donna Zlocki