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CHAMBER CHATTERS

March 17, 2017

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Chamber News

WELCOME NEW CHAMBER MEMBER!


Child Development, Inc. - 2880 Pottsville-Minersville Hwy, Minersville - 570.544.8959 - childdevelop.org
PLEASE NOTE: The breakfast mixer on Wed 3/15 with DA Christine Holman was canceled due to weather. We will announce a rescheduled date when available.
We are still accepting orders for new banners, although we will not be able to guarantee their installation before Memorial Day. So if you missed the initial deadline for purchase, you can still buy a banner for your favorite Veteran, volunteer, emergency responder, or civic leader. Please see our web site for a form and more information:
http://www.tamaqua.net/newsandevents/bannerprogram.html
On April 26, 2017, the Tamaqua Area Chamber of will hold our 65th Annual Community Dinner, during which the 2017 Community Progress Report will be presented. This progress report contains information, pictures, and updates on the projects that have taken place within the entire Tamaqua Area throughout the previous year. Click on the image above to view the 2016 Community Progress Report.
 
This progress report is used as a marketing piece throughout the year to promote the Tamaqua area to potential investors, consumers, developers, businesses, and residents. The report is distributed to area real estate agencies, organizations, as well as the chamber’s web site.
 
As a vital member of our community, we are asking that you support our continuing efforts by placing an advertisement in the report. Over 200 printed copies of the report were distributed last year. The online accessibility increases the value of the report for the community and our supporters. Copies of the report are also provided to each advertiser.
 
The dinner also features the presentation of the annual Citizenship Award as well as Business Person of the Year. Keynote speaker to be announced.
 
Fill out the AD FORM ON OUR WEB SITE and return it to the Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce before April 3, 2017, so that we can include your business in this valuable marketing piece.
 
Thank you for your continued support of these efforts to improve our community!
 
Join the Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce at the 65th Annual Community Dinner for the presentation of the 2017 Joseph M. Plasko Citizenship Award and 2017 Business Person of the Year Award. Wednesday, April 26 at 5:30 at Mountain Valley Golf Course in Barnesville. Keynote speaker to be announced.

CLICK HERE FOR A DINNER REGISTRATION FORM

JOIN THE CHAMBER!


Many thanks to the businesses and individuals who have joined so far this year. Be sure to send in your membership by March 31 to be included in the member directory.

Memberships are open to individuals and businesses. Individual membership is $50, business memberships start at $75. For a list of benefits and more information, follow this link to our web site: Membership Information.

You can find an application at this link as well: 2017 Membership Application or contact us at chamber@tamaqua.net for a new membership packet.
CHAMBER MEMBER NEWS
Snow removal continues in the Borough of Tamaqua. Residents are asked to remove all vehicles an hour before scheduled removal.

The revised schedule is current as of 10:30 AM on March 17:
 
TONIGHT starting at 10 PM
  • East Broad Street (South Side)
  • Hunter Street
  • Washington Street (From Elm/Old Bakery to Trinity Church)

SATURDAY, MARCH 18 starting at 10 AM
  • Gay Street
  • Section of Jerome Street from Gay to Lehigh
  • East Union Street (new to the list)

SUNDAY, MARCH 19 starting at 10 PM
  • East Broad Street (North Side)
  • Pine Street (new to the list)
 
For the very latest updates, please visit www.tamaquaborough.com or follow us on Facebook under “Tamaqua Borough.” For more information, call the municipal building during regular business hours at 570-668-0300.  

Girl Scout Cookie Wine Pairing
March 18 from 1:00-5:00

 
Girl Scouts will be here with their cookies for you to purchase!

Blue Lizard Winery will be pairing Girl Scout Cookies from Troops 30148, 31208, and 30975 to pair with our wines. $7.00 per person includes 4 samples of wine and 4 girl scout cookies to be paired.

 
Cookies to be Paired:
- Thin Mints With Nothing to Wine About
- Samoas With Jake Anthony
- Savannah Smile With Sweet Appalachian White
- Tagalongs with Strawberry Wine

 
Blue Lizard Vineyard & Winery
139 Ash Circle
Andreas, PA 18211
Telephone: (570) 527-0925
 

Friday: 12:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Saturday: 12:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Sunday: 12:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.

Aching muscles after shoveling?
The Chamber has a member for that!


Call one of the massage therapists in town to schedule your appointment:

Marion Fetterman: 105 East Broad St, Tamaqua, 570.668.6225

Mary Vignone: 900 East Broad St, Tamaqua, 570.778.0750

LEIBY'S FARM MARKET

1026 Catawissa Rd
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-4435
 
Did you know that we do a CSA? If you have interest there is info on our web site.
If you have any questions feel free to ask!
See the following link for a list of the vegetables and fruit we plan on growing this season, and for the form to sign up for half or full shares of this year's CSA:

http://www.leibysfarm.com/Pages/EBLeibyFarmCSA.aspx

Step-Up Tamaqua meeting March 27

Step-Up Tamaqua will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, March 27, in Founders’ Hall, Trinity UCC, 22 Lafayette Street, Tamaqua. Normally, the group meets the third Monday of the month.
This month’s meeting features two presenters: Mairead Desmond, executive director of New Directions Treatment Services in Bethlehem, Pa. and Rachel Miller, representing the SHINE afterschool program in Panther Valley School District.
Following the presentations, Step-Up groups, support, treatment, enforcement and prevention, will meet to share updates.
Step-Up Tamaqua is a project of the 501 C3 non-profit Tamaqua Area Faith Fellowship Network under the umbrella of the Tamaqua Area Community Partnership. Its purpose is to address the addiction issue in the community. Contributions are welcome and can be sent to Step-Up Tamaqua, 125 Pine Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252.
Tamaqua Has Heart t-shirts for sale at the Tamaqua Arts Center, 125 Pine St.
Youth sm-md-lg $10/ea.
Adult sm-lg  $15/ea.
Adult xl-2xlg $18/ea.
 
In black or sport grey.
Call 570-668-1192 or email:  marketing@tamaquaarts.org

 
MERMON MOTORS has been in business since 1987, offering quality pre-owned cars & trucks for sale.  We handle both commercial & non-commercial vehicles.
CLICK HERE FOR OUR INVENTORY.

LUCY M. MURPHY CPA
231 WEST BROAD ST
TAMAQUA PA 18252
570.668.4455
LMURPHY@PTD.NET

M & S Hardware
10 West Broad Street
Tamaqua PA  18252
570-668-3838 Phone     570-668-3839 Fax
Store Hours:  Mon-Fri 7:30-5:30   Sat 8:00-3:00  Sunday-Closed
 

WASHERY SYSTEM CAR WASH
200 CEDAR ST, TAMAQUA

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