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  • About Us
    • Our Team
    • Board of Directors
    • Committees >
      • Business Economic & Equity Committee
      • Business Owners Group
      • Government Affairs - Advocacy in Action
      • Veterans & Business
      • YP Committee
    • Facility Rentals
  • Events & News
    • Biz Buzz Blog
    • Chamber Calendar
    • Community Calendar
    • Webinar Archive
    • Nominate
    • Community News
    • Sponsor
    • Host
  • Membership
    • Business Directory
    • JOIN NOW!
    • Why Join?
    • Member Discounts
    • Member to Member Coupons
    • Advertising
    • Send Out a Bid
    • Member Login
    • Testimonials
  • Workforce Development
  • Chamber Foundation
    • History
    • Foundation Board of Directors
    • Get Involved
    • Programs >
      • Leadership Delaware County
      • Magnifying Manufacturing
      • Youth Leadership Academy
  • Local Information
    • COVID-19
    • Advocacy in Action
    • Business Resources
    • County Government
    • Visit Delco, PA
    • Elected Officials
    • Job Bank
    • Shop Delco, PA!

It's time to work ON your business, instead of IN it. 

Join us for a day of insight about doing business right here in Delaware County. Enjoy the opportunities to learn, connect, engage and grow business in just a few hours AWAY from your desk.
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Get the ALL DAY PASS that gets you full access to all activities 
​ - OR -  pick and choose only what you want to attend! 

FULL AGENDA. 👇

8 AM: Chamber Committee Meetings
The Chamber Committees will kick off the day with special meetings and special guests!
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Business Owners Group
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Calling Business Owners and Operators only to mingle, learn from one another and hear from a fellow business leader in the county. 
Breakfast sponsored by: Nettology
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Navigating the Legal Landscape of Charitable Fundraising
Raising funds for charitable causes can be a daunting task at the best of times.  In addition to identifying potential funding sources, you need to make sure you are appropriately registered with the various state agencies and comply with applicable disclosure and tax rules.  In short, there are many traps for the unwary. 
To help you avoid those traps, this presentation will discuss some of the most popular methods of fundraising, including corporate sponsorships and crowdfunding, and help you navigate the legal landscape to ensure that your organization stays compliant while reaching its fundraising goals.
Breakfast sponsored by: Mike & Jen Morgan

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Government Affairs
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Join the Delaware County Government Affairs Committee for a special session as we hear from our newly elected state representative for the 168th Legislative District, Lisa A. Borowski.

Breakfast sponsored by: Wanner & Associates
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Young Professionals
For the young and young at heart, join us in person to hear from a panel of successful young professionals sharing their insights and tips on sales. 
Breakfast sponsored by: Catholic Community Choir
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Attendees of the committee meetings will only be able to attend one of the 8 AM meetings - not all four!
register now!
8:30 AM: Coffee Connection
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Meet and connect with other Delaware county business professionals. 

​Get the chance to share your 30 second elevator pitch and be sure to bring plenty of business cards! 
Cost: $10
register now
9 AM: Employee Fraud - A Growing Epidemic
How Small Businesses Can Protect Themselves
​No one wants to think that someone they've hired is dishonest. The unfortunate reality, however, is that employee fraud is far more common than most businesses realize.
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​This is particularly true for companies with fewer than 100 employees, which lose nearly twice as much per scheme to occupational fraud as larger corporations, for a median loss of $200,000 — a potentially devastating amount for a small business, according to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). Therefore, it is crucial to be alert to fraudulent activity and to catch it as early as possible.
 Because they have fewer resources, small businesses are more susceptible to and more likely to be victims of employee fraud. 
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​​While most business owners take steps to try to prevent employee theft or fraud, few of them take the most effective measures. Join Brinker Simpson & Company, the region's largest independently owned, full-service public accounting firm, for a discussion on the types of fraud, common causes, real-life examples, and helpful tips for detection and prevention.
​PRESENTED BY
  • Donna Stilwell, CPA, CFE, Partner and Chief Operating Officer, Brinker Simpson & Company
  • Tom Saris, CPA, CFE, Manager, Client Accounting Services, Brinker Simpson & Company
Cost: $10
register now!
10 AM: Roundtable Talks
Hear from 5 different exhibitors who are subject matter experts on the topics below. HOW IT WORKS: You'll start at one topic, spend 15 minutes there and rotate through EVERY topic. ​
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TOPICS INCLUDE: 
1.  Financial Strategies for Small Business Owners       
Presented by Mike Brady, LPL Financial

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​With the passage of Secure Retirement 2.0 there are opportunities for small business owners to start and or enhance their retirement planning.  We will cover those strategies briefly and touch on how they impact the sole proprietor and small business owner.

​2. Posting with Purpose: Leverage Social Media to Create Content Clients Care About
Presented by Meg Amis, River Avenue Digital 
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​With all of the social media platforms available today, it can sometimes feel overwhelming to know where or how your time is best spent. If you’ve ever questioned what type of content you should share and in what form, you won’t want to miss this discussion. You’ll leave with an approach for developing relevant content ideas that will help you connect with your audience and build your brand.

3. Energy Procurement, Efficiency Projects & Sustainability Planning 
Presented by Jacqueline Gardner, Tomorrow's Utilities 
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​Energy bills increasing?  Want to learn more about renewable energy and sustainability?  We will discuss best practices ensuring you have the most competitive rates on your electricity and gas supply as well as planning for efficiency projects and long-term sustainability. We can help you find the products that will work best for your business and discuss unique ways to finance while taking advantage of grants and rebates at the utility and state level as well as the Inflation Reduction Act.  We offer every client a fully customized approach to reduce and manage costs while improving efficiency and simultaneously reducing their impact on the environment.

4. Expanding through Franchising: Grow your business as a franchisor
Presented by Jarina Duffy, Saxton & Stump
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Saxton & Stump’s franchise attorney Jarina Duffy will discuss how local businesses can expand their footprint using the franchise model. Franchising can help a business owner reach consumers in different markets, enhance brand recognition and goodwill, and create a succession plan for the owner. We will talk about the initial and long-term steps that need to be taken by a business owner in order to successfully create and run a franchise system using an existing business model.

5. Protecting Your Business from Fraud by TD Bank
Details TBA
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Attendees will rotate through ALL topics! 
Cost: $10
REGISTER NOW!
12 Noon Lunch - Your Role in Attracting & Retaining Top Talent 
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​Did you know that on average, it costs a company six to nine months of an employee’s salary for replacement? Talent is the name of the game, but how do we as employers attract the best teammates and stop the trend of losing them to the market?

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Cost: $50
register now!
​Marcia O’Connor, Founder and CEO of The O’Connor Group, will discuss:
  1. Current people trends.
  2. Employees expectations of their organizations – What has changed?
  3. Building competitive advantage and what does that mean?
  4. Building blocks of attracting talent.
  5. Retention strategies that stick.
  6. Re-evaluating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics such as personality needed to achieve strategic objectives.
  7. Why well-being needs to be a part of the talent plan.
  8. Redesigning work – What will it really look like and can it last?

About the Speaker:
The O’Connor Group is a certified women-owned business and is a leading provider of Human Resources and Talent Acquisition Solutions based in King of Prussia, PA. For the past 3 years, The O’Connor Group has made the Inc.5000 list, a recipient of The Philadelphia Business Journals’ Healthiest Places to Work, Best Places to Work, Soaring 76 and Entrepreneurs Forum Philadelphia 100 awards. Currently, Marcia is the President for the Philadelphia Chapter for the Entrepreneur Organization (EO), a 15,000 CEO international organization, she is a member of the Chief Women Executive Officers, a member of the Forum for Executive Women and the association Chief. Marcia earned her MS degree in Human Organization Development from Villanova and her BS degree in Accounting from Widener University.  
Register for each item individually or get the ALL DAY PASS and $AVE!
Chamber Member: $65 • Non-Member: $75
register here

SPOTLIGHT YOUR BUSINESS. 

Chamber Members: $300 • Non-Member: $450
Become an exhibitor and really showcase your business! 
What's included?
  • 2 Admissions w/lunch & breakfast
  • 8 foot table with black linen
  • 2 Chairs
  • Personalized social media banner to share
  • *Add on options available (extra table & electricity)
 
Customize your booth space to your liking! Offer sales, giveaways, games, samples or demos to showcase your business! Most importantly, share with your network that you'll be there - maybe with an offer they can't get anywhere else!
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exhibitor registration
sponsorship info
If you prefer an invoice, please contact Jessica Hoffman at jessicah@delcochamber.org 

SPONSOR. 

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS.


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