Bi-monthly newsletter publication bringing pertinent information to members of the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce.
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The Chamber | 1 “Welcome to the Chamber” February/March 2013 In This Issue Honoring Local Heroes 2 Bike Tour Sponsorship Opportunity 2 Electricity Cooperative 3 Chamber Academy Series 3 Corporate Sponsors 3 Member anks 3 Recapping Events 4 Ribbon Cutting 5 Exclusive Member Benefit 5 Eskimos Recap 5 Christmas Parade Recap 5 Renewing Members 6 Referral anks 6 Welcome New Members 7 ose are words I have heard oſten over the last month Arriving on January 2nd as e Chamber’s new Executive Director, I have never felt so welcomed e amaz- ing staff and chamber members have gone out of their way to make my transition from South Carolina to Delaware a smooth one It’s also been reassuring to hear the positive comments about our staff and programs, as well as your ideas about the benefits you would like to see in the coming year What is always interesting is the perception one member might have versus another about the same services At my first Chamber event, one member remarked they usually leave a networking event with a few solid leads ey follow-up, develop the relationships and most oſten… end up with new business at’s how it works From our numerous networking events, e Quiet Resorts Information Center, ribbon cutting ceremonies, free pub- licity, event listings, online platforms and weekly eblasts to money saving programs like “Chamber Perks” and special rates on credit card processing, electricity and small group health insurance, e Chamber is here to support… connect… and empower our members By now you should have received a brief membership survey to gather feedback not only about your Chamber, but about your thoughts on the business climate, where you see your business headed and how we can better partner with our mem- bers Our mission of uniting businesses and professionals to achieve together what could not be done alone… has never been more important As the “new guy” in town, I would value your thoughts and ideas on how we can positively impact your business and become an even more productive partner Based on your feedback, we will be introducing some new programs to increase the value of your Chamber membership We will also be working to provide members with more networking opportunities and enhancing events that impact business for our members We plan to expand the popular Chamber Perks program to benefit more businesses and will announce new initiatives to drive even more visitors to the Information Center to discover all that member businesses have to offer We are excited for 2013 and all the possibilities that lie ahead Some may point to fiscal cliffs, debt ceilings, construction projects, the weather and a host of other uncertainties But for me, the exciting part of leading a chamber like ours is knowing together we can find the creativity and ideas through partnerships to achieve great things I really believe that So here’s to a great year, and… Welcome to e Chamber. Mark Your Calendar continuously moving forward “Like” the Chamber on Facebook and post your speccials to over 2,210 fans! Visit wwwbethany-fenwickorg for more in- formation and to register for all the events and workshops below Joshua M. Freeman Valor Awards Luncheon Friday, February 15, 2013 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. DiFebo’s Bistro on the Green 7 Clubhouse Dr., Ocean View RSVP by February 8th Business After Hours Wednesday, February 27, 2013 DiFebo’s Restaurant 789 Garfield Pkwy., Bethany Beach RSVP by February 25th Speed Networking Thursday, March 7, 2013 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Dicken’s Parlour Theatre 35715 Atlantic Ave., Millville RSVP by March 4th Business After Hours Wednesday, March 27, 2013 Catch 54 Fish House 38931 Madison Ave. (Rt. 54), West Fenwick RSVP by March 25th Membership Meeting Thursday, April 4, 2013 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. D’Ortone’s Homestyle Italian Restaurant & Tap 38450 Hickman Rd., Ocean View RSVP by April 2nd September 7th • Now Accepting Ar tist Applications • bethany-fenwick.org
Those are words I have heard often over the last month . Arriving on January 2nd as The Chamber’s new Executive Director, I have never felt so welcomed . The amaz-ing staff and chamber members have gone out of their way to make my transition from South Carolina to Delaware a smooth one . It’s also been reassuring to hear the positive comments about our staff and programs, as well as your ideas about the benefits you would like to see in the coming year . What is always interesting is the perception one member might have versus another about the same services . At my first Chamber event, one member remarked they usually leave a networking event with a few solid leads . They follow-up, develop the relationships and most often… end up with new business . That’s how it works . From our numerous networking events, The Quiet Resorts Information Center, ribbon cutting ceremonies, free pub-licity, event listings, online platforms and weekly eblasts to money saving programs like “Chamber Perks” and special rates on credit card processing, electricity and small group health insurance, The Chamber is here to support… connect… and empower our members . By now you should have received a brief membership survey to gather feedback not only about your Chamber, but about your thoughts on the business climate, where you see your business headed and how we can better partner with our mem-bers . Our mission of uniting businesses and professionals to achieve together what could not be done alone… has never been more important . As the “new guy” in town, I would value your thoughts and ideas on how we can positively impact your business and become an even more productive partner . Based on your feedback, we will be introducing some new programs to increase the value of your Chamber membership . We will also be working to provide members with more networking opportunities and enhancing events that impact business for our members . We plan to expand the popular Chamber Perks program to benefit more businesses and will announce new initiatives to drive even more visitors to the Information Center to discover all that member businesses have to offer . We are excited for 2013 and all the possibilities that lie ahead . Some may point to fiscal cliffs, debt ceilings, construction projects, the weather and a host of other uncertainties . But for me, the exciting part of leading a chamber like ours is knowing together we can find the creativity and ideas through partnerships to achieve great things . I really believe that . So here’s to a great year, and… Welcome to The Chamber.
Mark Your Calendar
continuously moving forward
“Like” the Chamber on Facebook and post your speccials to over 2,210 fans!
Visit www .bethany-fenwick .org for more in-formation and to register for all the events and workshops below .
Joshua M. Freeman Valor Awards LuncheonFriday, February 15, 201311:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.DiFebo’s Bistro on the Green7 Clubhouse Dr., Ocean ViewRSVP by February 8th
Business After HoursWednesday, February 27, 2013DiFebo’s Restaurant789 Garfield Pkwy., Bethany BeachRSVP by February 25th
Speed NetworkingThursday, March 7, 20138:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.Dicken’s Parlour Theatre35715 Atlantic Ave., MillvilleRSVP by March 4th
Business After HoursWednesday, March 27, 2013Catch 54 Fish House38931 Madison Ave. (Rt. 54), West FenwickRSVP by March 25th
Membership MeetingThursday, April 4, 20138:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.D’Ortone’s Homestyle Italian Restaurant & Tap 38450 Hickman Rd., Ocean ViewRSVP by April 2nd
September 7th • Now Accepting Artist Applications • bethany-fenwick.org
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Our MissionThe Chamber is a voluntary organization uniting businesses and professional indi-viduals and entities to accomplish collec-tively what could not be done individually .
OfficersPresident: Barbara Howard, PNC BankPresident-Elect: Kami Banks, Banks Wines & Spirits Vice President: Anne Powell, ResortQuest Real Estate Treasurer: Tim Haley, The Blue Crab of Bethany Beach Secretary: Jenn Jones, Delaware Center for the Inland Bays Immediate Past President: Todd Hickman, NVHomes Coastal Division
DirectorsNancy Cummings, Beebe Medical CenterRon Derr, PKS & Company, P .A .Aubré Duncan, Aubré’s WatercoloursErnie Felici, Creative Resource GroupRick Hundley, Baja Beach House GrillRichard Mais, McCabe’s Gourmet MarketBrian Trout, Cripple Creek Golf & Country Club
Legal CounselHarold Dukes, Jr ., Tunnell & Raysor, P .A .
Contact The Chamber36913 Coastal HighwayFenwick Island, DE 19944Member Hotline: 302-539-1919Staff Phone: 302-539-2100 + ext .Fax: 302-539-9434
FINISH OUT IN FRONT
HONORING LOCAL HEROES Would you like to say thank you to the brave men and women that keep the Quiet Resorts safe year round? If so, please join the Chamber staff, Board of Directors and community members as we honor the outstanding police officers, paramedics, EMTs and firefighters who help keep our local communities safe all year long . Some high-lights from this year’s event include: the arrest & conviction of two criminals, service of 40+ years, ensuring public safety throughout Super Storm Sandy, the resuscitation of a cardiac arrest victim, and many more personal accounts . Hear some of these amazing stories first hand as you enjoy a delicious lunch from DiFebo’s Bistro on the Green in Bear Trap . Join us in congratulating this year’s Valor Award winners and be one of the first to congratulate the Overall Valor award winner . Learn more about these brave men and women, attend the Joshua M. Freeman Valor Awards Luncheon on Friday, February 15 . You can purchase or reserve your ticket by Friday, February 8 online at bethany-fenwick .org .
Sponsoring Chamber events is an effective business strategy and the Ocean to Bay Bike Tour is not only our signature event, but an award winning one as well . Not only does it get your business in front of a special target market, it also shows potential clients and customers that you care about them and their community . Participants will have an exceptional experience at the bike tour and will associate your business with it .
By Sponsoring an event you will…• Gain high visibility within valuable markets enabling a connection with a specific
audience• Invest in The Quiet Resorts community, its business climate, and its people in turn
building good will and making a difference• Generate business during the shoulder season
“Sponsoring the shoulder season Chamber events is a no brainer for Bethany Beach Books! During those weekends the bookstore saw an increase in foot traffic and in business . I have been able to track and account for sales during these events from my coupons offered . Bethany Beach Books is thrilled to be a part of such a great organiza-tion that focuses not only on the businesses but also the community . Thank you to the Chamber staff for all of your support!” -Jackie Inman, Owner, Bethany Beach Books
2013 Event Quick Facts:• Registration is three weeks ahead of schedule this year-We will sell out again!• Registrations from 10 states and Washington DC• 95% of registrants are currently from outside the Quiet Resorts• Participants are traveling an average of three hours to attend
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2013 Corporate Sponsors
The Chamber’s Electricity Cooperative That Is...
Shoestring Budgets and Social Media Made Easy
PlatinumPNC BankResortQuest Sales/RentalsGoldBanks Wines & Spirits Beebe Medical Center Beebe Medical Foundation Carl M . Freeman CompaniesCoastal Point Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage: Sales/Rentals Delaware Today Delaware WaveMediacom NVHomes Coastal Division Wilgus Associates, Inc . WSFS BankBronzeBethany Beach BooksJolly Roger Amusement Parks Long & Foster Real Estate Mercantile Processing Inc . Interested in learning what it takes to become a corporate sponsor? Contact Lindsay at ext.115.
IT’S ELECTRIC!
SET YOUR BUSINESS UP FOR 2013
Over the past seven years more than 15% of members have joined one of the Chamber’s electricity cooperative groups . Last year’s group of members saved an esti-mated $93,000 over the course of their 11-month contract . Chamber co-op members were able to lock into long term contracts at a fixed rate per kilowatt hour (kwh) . The rate eliminates demand and capacity charges from appearing on your electric bill . A new group is forming with an application deadline of Friday, March 15, 2013 . Managed by the energy-consulting firm Affinity Energy Management (AEM), the electricity supply needs of the Chamber’s co-op members are combined into one bid . That bid is then merged with other co-op groups managed by AEM . Carefully moni-toring the commodities market, AEM will take the group to bid to secure a favorable rate . The co-op’s longer-term rate insures operating cost stability for your business . The Chamber’s electricity co-op is open to BFACC business members in Delaware and Maryland with commercial electricity service from Delmarva Power . (Home-based businesses, residential accounts and businesses with service through Delaware Coop are ineligible .) Contact Helen at 302-539-2100 ext . 116 or send an e-mail to helen@bethany-fenwick .org to set up a meeting to analyze your electric bills and learn more about this valuable benefit of membership!
Lots ofThanks!Thank you for your generosity and for
making our holiday extra sweet!
75h Street MedicalAffinity Energy Management
Allen Insurance GroupBear Trap Dunes Golf ClubBrandywine Senior Living at
Fenwick IslandCoastal Copy Cat Printing
The Cottage CaféDelaware Center for the Inland Bays
Fenwick TowersGreat Scott Broadcasting
Marilyn PanagopoulosMediacom Business
Melson Appraisal ServicesMercantile Processing Inc.
Neat CleaningNewsletter Volunteers
Sandy & Lee PNC Bank – Fenwick
Marketing on a Shoestring Budget. February 1 , 2013 | 9am-12pmIt’s a new year and a great time to get all of your marketing strategies and systems in place . It can be overwhelming to know
which tools to use, how to set them up and implement them . But what if you could get it done and have the key components of your marketing organized for the year ahead? What if you could put your marketing systems and strategies to work for you with low or no cost tools? If that sounds like something that would help you as your grow your business in the coming year, then this workshop is for you .
Social Media Success. February 8, 2013 | 9am-12pmThe business landscape has changed and today’s business owner has to stay on the cutting edge when it comes to social media marketing . Your presence and pertinence have to precede profit . But the changes in social media happen at warp speed and as we run our businesses, we find it hard to keep up . In this hands on workshop, we will focus on enhancing the use of social media to grow your business through Facebook, Twitter, Linked IN, Google +, YouTube and Pinterest .
Content Creation Made Easy. February 8, 2013 | 1-4pmYou may have heard the phrase, “Content is king” . It’s true because we need content for every marketing piece, post and promotion that we create . It can be difficult to know what to write about, how much to share and how to format the information your prospects and clients will receive .In this 3-hour hands on workshop, we’ll tackle those issues by:• creating new content and repurpose existing content so that you have what you
need every day for all of your marketing needs • mapping out the content you need for 2013 so you can use it in social media, on
your website, in articles and blogs, for print advertising as well as for workshops and events
Attend one workshop or all 3! Members $65 per workshop/non-members $75 per work shop . All three workshops: Members $150 /$180 non-members
All workshops are presented by Donna Duffy, 3E Marketing Solutions held at the Chamber Office . For a full description on one or all classes, visit bethany-fenwick.org .
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Jan. Connect for Coffee January BAH
Thanks to all the members who took the trip ‘south’ this January, by attending the January Business After Hours at the Orig-inal Greene Turtle in North Ocean City . Members were able to network and sam-ple the great menu at the Turtle . Hopeful-ly you took the opportunity to introduce yourself to David Martin, the Chamber’s new Executive Director . We hope you stopped by spotlight tables: CHEER and WMDT . Thanks again to Steve, Sean and the staff at the Original Greene Turtle for hosting the January BAH . Check out the April/May Currents for a full list of door prizes!
Members who didn’t brave the icy At-lantic on New Year’s Day were able to catch up over a hot cup of coffee at the first networking event of the year at the Artful Bean in downtown Bethany . At the January Connect for Coffee, more than 30 members stopped by and squeezed in some networking and also had the chance to welcome new Executive Director, Da-vid Martin, to the area . If you weren’t able to make this Connect for Coffee, we hope to see you in May . Thanks again to Kim and the staff at the Artful Bean for wel-coming our enthusiastic crowd .
Our chamber members know how to wrap up a year… with strong network-ing! Nearly 60 members met at North-East Seafood Kitchen in Ocean View to learn great tax tips from Tim Butters with Jefferson, Urian, Doane & Sterner P .A . Members enjoyed a delicious buffet breakfast from Chef Ronnie Burkle and the NESK staff . Throughout the presesn-tation, members were quizzed on the tax information that was covered . What bet-ter prize than a gift card to a local mem-ber coffee shop! Congratulations to all the lucky winners that morning . And thanks again to NorthEast Seafood Kitchen for hosting and to our speakers from Jeffer-son, Urian, Doane & Sterner, P .A .
Offer extended through March 31st!
RECAPPING EVENTS...Dec. Membership Meeting
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Member Benefit
Filling a job opening with the right person is critical and advertising it can be expensive . We have a solution! List your employment opportunities for FREE on the Chamber’s online Job Board . The Job Board is featured on the homepage of the Chamber’s website, which is our most viewed page and is viewed by thousands of potential candidates each year . If you would like to post a seasonal, part time, internship, or full time job opening at your business, please contact Lindsay@bethany-fenwick .org for more details .
ExclusiveOnline Job Board
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Welcome international students to your community. Whether you are hiring one student or 100, CIEE can help you screen, recruit, and hire international seasonal staff for your business.
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Open YOur DOOrs tO the WOrlD
Run, jump, splash into 2013! That’s exactly what 432 brave splashers did at the 17th Annual Leo Brady Exercise Like the Eskimos . Splashers gathered in Bethany Beach to welcome the New Year with a quick (or for some an extended) dip in the icy Atlantic . Some splashers even warmed up by participating in the Quiet Resorts Charitable Foun-dation’s 2nd Annual Hair of the Dog run which preceded the Eskimos event . Congratu-lations to this year’s Iceberg Trophy recipients: Team Cottage Café (commercial), Team Neptune (non-commercial) and Indian River High School’s Freezin’ Indians (student) . Thank you to Presenting Sponsor: PNC Bank; Supporting Sponsors: the Coastal Point and Coastal Tented Events; and shirt sponsors: Bethany Beach Books, the Penguin Diner and Sea Colony Recreational Association .
Nothing will rain on our parade… except for rain that is . Although rain was in the forecast, it didn’t dampen the spirits of all who attended the 52nd Annual Selbyville Christmas Parade on Friday, December 7 in downtown Selbyville . Locals from throughout the Quiet Resorts lined the streets to see classic cars, dance performances, festive floats, marching bands, and of course Santa Claus! Congratulations to the Indian River Marching Band for taking home not one, but two trophies: First Place Marching Band in honor of Jacqueline M . Pavik and the Overall Dazzler sponsored by the Coastal Point . Thank you to our Supporting Sponsors: Great Scott Broadcasting’s 95 .3, Mediacom and PNC Bank .
A Chilly Beginning to 2013: Exercise Like the Eskimos
Santa Visited Selbyville in the Annual Christmas Parade
Welcoming New Business with a Ribbon Cutting!
Hoover Financial ServicesMillville
December 2012
EVENTS! EVENTS! EVENTS!
Visit bethany-fenwick.org for the locals’ latest happenings!
Movies, cooking demos and more!
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for the Referral!ThanksRenewing Members
The Chamber’s Board of Directors, Ambassadors and staff would like to thank the following members for renewing their membership since the
December/January newsletter .25+ YearsPNC Bank - Bethany BeachPNC Bank - Fenwick IslandSussex Family YMCA
10 to 24 YearsFriends of the South Coastal LibraryLaura Hickman Fine ArtsCastles by the Sea, LLCAJ Future Financial PlannersCounty BankBeach LiquorsBB&T - 145th StreetBlue Heron Gifts and GalleryGreat Scott BroadcastingBrafman Family Dentistry, P.A.Sea Colony Recreational AssociationDelaware Beach Life MagazineBeam Agency-State Farm InsuranceBell AdvertisingTidewater Physical TherapyOcean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant AssociationFlashback PhotosPNC Bank - Ocean ViewPNC Bank - SelbyvilleMorning Star Business ReportTown of SelbyvillePortraits In The Sand, Inc.
2 to 9 YearsPaul’s Paving Inc.Aubré’s Watercolours Profusion, LLCFrankford Public LibraryGallery OneMax’s Business FurnitureMade Ya Look! Salon & SpaInclind, Inc.St. Ann’s ChurchSalisbury University Foundation, Inc.
Southern Exposure SeasideAllen Insurance GroupBeach House Resources LLCThe Justin W. Jennings Foundation, Inc.Mid-Atlantic Symphony OrchestraPeninsula Urology Associates, P.A.World Gym - Ocean CityPNC Bank - BaysideBethany Beach Cleaning, LLChipAHA, Fenwick Island Boot CampGreene Turtle, The OriginalSussex Tree, Inc.Kroos Construction, Inc.Progar & Company, P.A./Payroll ProfessionalsHoban Insurance AgencyBrosnahan, Ashley - Realtor with Long & Foster Real EstateAffinity Energy ManagementCIEE: Council on International Educational ExchangeKey Advisors GroupContractors for a Cause FoundationPerucci’s Classic Italian RestaurantThe Cordrey CenterWoodsong Country InnPNC Bank - Millville (Giant)Gulfstream HomesBest Fireplace Repair/Doug’s Custom FireplaceSposato LandscapeLa Vita Bella Day SpaJayne’s ReliableBethany Resort FurnishingsLord Baltimore Lions ClubCommunity Association Services Inc.
Year 1Swift Construction Co, Inc.Hazzard Heating & Cooling, Inc.
Jerry Kappes, Beach LiquorsMember Referred: Delmarva Broadcasting Company
Marilyn PanagopoulosMember Referred: CraZy LadyZ!
Veronica Bona, Paragon Auto BodyMember Referred: Selbyville Napa
Members named on membership ap-plications as the referring member will be entered into a drawing to win a free chamber membership for a year for every referral given . Drawing will be held at the 2013 Member Celebration .
Thank you to those members who help continue to grow our Chamber by refer-ring new members!
Phone: 302.537.1700www.coastprint.com
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Welcome MembersNewThe Chamber’s Board of Directors, Ambassadors and Staff are pleased to welcome 15 new members! Please keep these and all members
in mind when looking for goods and services . Know a new or existing business that could benefit from being a BFACC Member? Contact Lindsay Maurer, Member Relations Manager at lindsay@bethany-fenwick .org or call 539-2100 x 115 .
ADVERTISING/PROMOTIONAL Delmarva Broadcasting CompanyKristin Lang-Miller 1666 Blairs Pond Rd. Milford, DE 19963 p. 302-422-7575 f. 302-422-3069 [email protected] www.dbcmedia.com
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Millville Town Peddler/Reynolds’ Back Door Surfboards Samantha Reynolds 35308 Atlantic Ave. Millville, DE 19967 p. 302-381-5891 f. 302-537-5984 [email protected]
APPAREL CraZy LadyZ! Louise Reardon 9 Atlantic Ave. Ocean View, DE 19970 p. 302-541-4040 f. 302-541-4022 [email protected] www.crazyladyz.com
AUTOMOTIVE Selbyville Napa Heather Collins 12 N. Main St. Selbyville, DE 19975p. 302-436-5114 f. 302-436-5993 [email protected] www.napaonline.com
EVENT PLANNING Kitt & Kaboodle Events Carol List Georgetown, DE 19947 p. 302-430-4711 f. 302-856-4301 [email protected]
Piranha Sports, LLC Rick Hundley PO Box 150 Kirkwood, DE 19708 [email protected] www.piranha-sports.com
INTERIOR DESIGN Linda Lea Interiors Linda Funk Ocean View, DE 19970 p. 302-438-3569 f. 302-616-1107 [email protected]
INTERNET RELATED SERVICES Techno Goober Frank Payton 17527 Nassau Commons Blvd., Ste. 213Lewes, DE 19958 p. 302-645-7177 888-965-9576 [email protected] www.technogoober.com
JEWELERS The Krugerrand Fine Jewelry Store John Hastings 300 Coastal Hwy. Fenwick Island, DE 19944 p. 302-539-2242 f. 302-352-3503 [email protected] www.krugerrandjewelry.com
LANDSCAPE/HARDSCAPE Royal Lawn Care Inc. Adam Blood Selbyville, DE 19975 p. 302-436-9447
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONSSCORE - Counselors to America’s Small Business Katherine Johnson Bethany Beach, DE 19930p. 302-829-8956 www.scoredelaware.org
PRINTERSMinuteman Press Lou Ann Grim 103-C 120th St. Ocean City, MD 21842 p. 410-723-1292 f. 410-723-1294 [email protected]
VACATION RENTALS 1st Choice Properties, LLC Trevor Clark 795-B Garfield Pkwy. Bethany Beach, DE 19930 p. 302-257-5555 f. 302-439-1212 [email protected] www.1stchoicetoday.com
Bethany Area Realty Ann Raskauskas 778 Garfield Parkway Bethany Beach, DE 19930 p. 302-537-9700 f. 302-537-9732 [email protected]
WASTE DISPOSAL Peninsula Oil & Propane Lisa West 40 S. Market St. Seaford, DE 19973 p. 302-629-3001f. 302-629-3870 [email protected] www.penoil.com
