NEWSLETTER ISSUE 10 OCTOBER 2017

Deadline to Nominate for Business Person & Volunteer of the Year is October 15th. Now is your chance to nominate a deserving person. Simply send us your nominee’s name/business and your reason for the nomination. Showcase your business…..sign up to be a sponsor or host a SBCC 2018 mixer, business luncheon, breakfast or seminar. Why not show off your business? The time has come to select the 2018 events, hosts and sponsors. A great way to show off your company and involve members in your business. If your business doesn’t have the facility to host, we can use your donation towards an event and also advertise your business as the sponsor. Interested, contact the office today! Thank you to all the sponsors for our annual Specialty Bingo. This was a great way to market your business. Merchants Bank, Lafayette Ambassador Bank, Fred Curcio, Comunale Construction, Avon by Cindi Wilson, Thrivent Financial, Ginder Greenhouse & Garden Center, Ott Consulting, State Farm Lucy Flinn, Diversified Insurance, First Northern Bank & Trust, Ceraul Law Offices, Wind Gap Chevy, Linda Miller & Perfectly Posh. Kudo’s to the businesses that participated in this year’s Slate Belt Business Expo! A good time had by all. Social Media Workshop on October 5th, 6:30-7:30 PM at SBCC office. This workshop will give you an understanding which platform is most suited for your business, create your businesses social medial goals and more. Get your free tips, trick, resources and best times to post. This is a free event for SBCC members. Space is limited, RSVP today. Sign up for our Fall Business Luncheon on October 17th. Joseph Palma of Market Street Financial Advisors will be speaking on “Financial Strategies for Business Owners & their Business”. Cost is $12 for members. See flyer. The holiday season is coming soon, don’t forget that the Chamber offers Slate Belt Gift Certificates. We make it easy to give to that special person that can be hard to buy for. If you are not already involved with the program and would like to add your name to the gift certificate, email us today. These gift certificates entitles the bearer to shop at any participating merchant throughout the Slate Belt. Let’s keep generating local spending. All participating merchants will be listed on the back of the gift certificate. As you, the merchant, honor these certificates, save them and turn them in monthly for redemption to the Chamber office. Pass this information on to your neighboring businesses and remember it is a FREE chamber service. Another FREE chamber service is the “New Members Welcome Packet” This packet is designed to welcome new members by offering discounts from existing SBCC members. This is a Free Marketing Tool and a great way for you to offer coupons/discounts on goods or services while you get the word out about your business.

How it works….you provide the chamber with 10 copies of your coupon or discount flyer and we do the rest. Expiration dates should be for one year or more.

SBCC Upcoming Events 10/5: Social Media Workshop, 6:30-7:30 PM at SBCC office. 10/17: SBCC Fall Business Luncheon @ Kirkridge, 12 noon.

10/18: 2017 Lehigh Valley Meet the Buyers, ArtQuest Steelstacks Bethlehem 11/13: Awards Dinner, 6 PM Cheery Creek Hide Away

11/16: Taste of Sam’s Club & Holiday Preview Mixer, 5-7 pm Much much more to come……

If you have any ideas or suggestions for an event, call Laura at the office, 610 588 1000.

New Members for September

Essential Oil Daily with Sarah Sarah White PO Box 72

Mt Bethel, PA 18343 484-707-3660

E-Mail: sarahcakes101@gmail.com Web Site: www.essentialoildailywithsarah.com

Educate people on how to use essential oils for their health concerns/goals. Individual or group

appointments are welcomed.

Talero’s Pit Stop Green Vida Co.

336 Washington Blvd. Bangor, PA 8013

Mailing Address: 516 S. 6th St., Bangor PA 18013 610-905-1701

E-Mail: jtrueda@outlook.com Gas station, food mart & deli

WATCH FOR THEIR RIBBON CUTTING SOON!

Computer Rodeo LLC Michael Reiss

Bangor PA 18013 610-533-1424

E-Mail: michaelreiss@computerrodeo.com Web Site: www.computerrodeo.com

Computer repairs

Doyle Enterprises Inc. Aimee & Patrick Doyle

1232 Turtzo Blvd. Bangor, PA 18013

717-412-8336 E-Mail: lostmywick@yahoo.com Web Site: www.lostmywick.com

Scentsy products

Pocono RV Sales & Service Inc. Charles D. Roberts

489 Bushkill Plaza Ln. Wind Gap, PA 18091

610-863-5239 Fax: 610-863-1239

E-Mail: poconorvcharlie@hotmail.com Web Site: www.poconorv.com

Sell & service new and used travel trailers, fifth wheels along with servicing motor homes.

A Message from Joshua Mrozinski, Penn Wood Financial, 610-573-5620,

jmrozinski@financialguide.com, www.pennwoodfinancialgroup.com

How Can You Insure Your Future? Long ago, people realized that there is strength in numbers. For hundreds of years, we have been joining forces against all kinds of calam ities — including financial troubles.

The concept of insurance is simply that if enough of us can pool our money to form a large enough fund, then together we can handle practically any financial disaster. Our motivation for contributing to this fund is our own eligibility to draw from it in the event of a disaster. One for all and all for one, so to speak. An early example of the concept comes from the Code of Hammurabi, Babylonian laws dating back to 1700 B.C., which contain a credit insurance provision. For a little higher interest, the ancients could exempt themselves from repayment of loans in the event of personal misfortune. A citizen of the Roman Empire could buy life insurance through the Collegia Tenuiorum for slaves and wage earners, or the Collegia for members of the military. The funds provided old-age pensions, disability insurance, and burial costs. In spite of some complications and occasional bureaucratic snarls, the system has worked remarkably well through the ages. Today, virtually all heads of families should carry life insurance. Most financial advisors also recommend automobile, health, homeowners, personal liability, professional liability and/or malpractice, disability, and long-term-care insurance. Purchasing individual or family insurance coverage is probably one of the most important financial decisions you will make. A great deal of study and advice is needed to choose wisely. A few basic guidelines can safely be applied to most consumers. Beyond these, each individual’s needs are unique and should be carefully assessed by an expert. 1. How much insurance do you need? A good rule of thumb is: Don’t insure yourself against misfortunes you can pay for yourself. Insurance is there to protect you in case of an event with overwhelming expenses. If anything short of a calamity does occur, it will usually cost you less in actual costs than the insurance premiums you would have paid. 2. What kind of policy is best? Broader is better. Purchase insurance that will cover as many misfortunes as possible with a single policy; for example, homeowners insurance that covers not only damage to the house itself but also to its contents. Carefully examine policies that exclude coverage in certain areas, the “policy exclusions.” 3. From whom should I buy? Always buy from a financially strong company. Take the time to shop around for the best prices with the most coverage for your specific situation. You may be able to save money by buying multiple policies from the same agent. PRESS RELEASES National Friends of the Library Week October 15th -21st, 2017 October 15th thru the 21st will be “National Friends of the Library Week”. Locally, the Friends of the Bangor Public Library, are a vibrant and industrious group of volunteers. As a means of garnering funds for the library the Friends conduct the following events each year: two “Used Books Sales” one at the Bee Hive the first week in May and at the Blue Valley Farm Show, two “Brunch with the Authors” featuring local literary artists, The Annual Downtown “Duck Race”, “ Breakfast with Santa” the first Saturday in December, a Fall “Bake Sale”, and “Wine Tasting” event in November. The Friends also produce a Newsletter four times a year. 100% of the proceeds they raise are given to the Bangor library for operating expenses. This year, the Friends, are also initiating a major project to upgrade the children’s reading section. The Friends meet the 4th Thursday @ 7:00 PM and invite anyone who is interested in joining to attend. Associate members are also accepted to help with the fund raising projects. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 484-894-5661. Ginder Greenhouse & Garden Center will hold pumpkin decorating, pumpkin arts and crafts October 8th from 1-2:30 pm. Limited space sign up by Oct. 2nd, 610-588-0222 or gindergreenhouse@gmail.com Octoberfest, Saturday October 21 and Sunday October 22nd at Bangor Memorial Park. For details call Debbie at 610-751-7692 or email at bangorparkboard@gmail.com.

FRIENDS HELPING FRIENDS AT BOSCOV’S

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17TH, 9AM – 11 PM

25% OFF DISCOUNT SHOPPING PASSES ARE AVAILABLE AT T HE

SLATE BELT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR A DONATION OF $5 .

Attend the 3rd Bi-Annual Lehigh Valley Meet the Buy ers Expo A unique opportunity to meet buyers face-to-face an d network with other small

businesses. REGISTER TODAY!

Register online: 2017LVMeetTheBuyers.eventbrite.com Cost: $35 until October 11; $45 thereafter, $50 at the door.

SBCC Officers & Directors One Year Directors Rosemary Albert, Mary Marshall, Jewel Williamson-Burns, Nadine Moyer, Joann Ginder, Chuck Niclaus, Jeff Ott, Adolph Marth Two Year Directors Paul Donovan, Jr., Lucy Flinn, Fred Curcio, Kim Armitage, Steve Hurni, Bryan Gault, Mike Ortoski

DON’T’ FORGET TO LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: SLATEBELTCHAM BER

Gift Certificates are available at the SBCC office year round for many of our area businesses!

SBCC Mission Statement: To promote and enhance positive business activity and growth in the Slate Belt region with special emphasis on community involvement. SBCC, 187 Blue Valley Dr., Bangor, PA 18013 610.588.1000 info@slatebeltchamber.org www.slatebeltchamber.org

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY

Jewel Williamson-Burns, CLU, FIC Financial Associate Jewel.williamson-burns@thrivent.com 610-746-0344

Lucy W. Flinn

NEWSLETTER ISSUE 10 OCTOBER 2017

Deadline to Nominate for Business Person & Volunteer of the Year is October 15th. Now is your chance to nominate a deserving person. Simply send us your nominee’s name/business and your reason for the nomination. Showcase your business…..sign up to be a sponsor or host a SBCC 2018 mixer, business luncheon, breakfast or seminar. Why not show off your business? The time has come to select the 2018 events, hosts and sponsors. A great way to show off your company and involve members in your business. If your business doesn’t have the facility to host, we can use your donation towards an event and also advertise your business as the sponsor. Interested, contact the office today! Thank you to all the sponsors for our annual Specialty Bingo. This was a great way to market your business. Merchants Bank, Lafayette Ambassador Bank, Fred Curcio, Comunale Construction, Avon by Cindi Wilson, Thrivent Financial, Ginder Greenhouse & Garden Center, Ott Consulting, State Farm Lucy Flinn, Diversified Insurance, First Northern Bank & Trust, Ceraul Law Offices, Wind Gap Chevy, Linda Miller & Perfectly Posh. Kudo’s to the businesses that participated in this year’s Slate Belt Business Expo! A good time had by all. Social Media Workshop on October 5th, 6:30-7:30 PM at SBCC office. This workshop will give you an understanding which platform is most suited for your business, create your businesses social medial goals and more. Get your free tips, trick, resources and best times to post. This is a free event for SBCC members. Space is limited, RSVP today. Sign up for our Fall Business Luncheon on October 17th. Joseph Palma of Market Street Financial Advisors will be speaking on “Financial Strategies for Business Owners & their Business”. Cost is $12 for members. See flyer. The holiday season is coming soon, don’t forget that the Chamber offers Slate Belt Gift Certificates. We make it easy to give to that special person that can be hard to buy for. If you are not already involved with the program and would like to add your name to the gift certificate, email us today. These gift certificates entitles the bearer to shop at any participating merchant throughout the Slate Belt. Let’s keep generating local spending. All participating merchants will be listed on the back of the gift certificate. As you, the merchant, honor these certificates, save them and turn them in monthly for redemption to the Chamber office. Pass this information on to your neighboring businesses and remember it is a FREE chamber service. Another FREE chamber service is the “New Members Welcome Packet” This packet is designed to welcome new members by offering discounts from existing SBCC members. This is a Free Marketing Tool and a great way for you to offer coupons/discounts on goods or services while you get the word out about your business.

How it works….you provide the chamber with 10 copies of your coupon or discount flyer and we do the rest. Expiration dates should be for one year or more.

SBCC Upcoming Events 10/5: Social Media Workshop, 6:30-7:30 PM at SBCC office. 10/17: SBCC Fall Business Luncheon @ Kirkridge, 12 noon.

10/18: 2017 Lehigh Valley Meet the Buyers, ArtQuest Steelstacks Bethlehem 11/13: Awards Dinner, 6 PM Cheery Creek Hide Away

11/16: Taste of Sam’s Club & Holiday Preview Mixer, 5-7 pm Much much more to come……

If you have any ideas or suggestions for an event, call Laura at the office, 610 588 1000.

New Members for September

Essential Oil Daily with Sarah Sarah White PO Box 72

Mt Bethel, PA 18343 484-707-3660

E-Mail: sarahcakes101@gmail.com Web Site: www.essentialoildailywithsarah.com

Educate people on how to use essential oils for their health concerns/goals. Individual or group

appointments are welcomed.

Talero’s Pit Stop Green Vida Co.

336 Washington Blvd. Bangor, PA 8013

Mailing Address: 516 S. 6th St., Bangor PA 18013 610-905-1701

E-Mail: jtrueda@outlook.com Gas station, food mart & deli

WATCH FOR THEIR RIBBON CUTTING SOON!

Computer Rodeo LLC Michael Reiss

Bangor PA 18013 610-533-1424

E-Mail: michaelreiss@computerrodeo.com Web Site: www.computerrodeo.com

Computer repairs

Doyle Enterprises Inc. Aimee & Patrick Doyle

1232 Turtzo Blvd. Bangor, PA 18013

717-412-8336 E-Mail: lostmywick@yahoo.com Web Site: www.lostmywick.com

Scentsy products

Pocono RV Sales & Service Inc. Charles D. Roberts

489 Bushkill Plaza Ln. Wind Gap, PA 18091

610-863-5239 Fax: 610-863-1239

E-Mail: poconorvcharlie@hotmail.com Web Site: www.poconorv.com

Sell & service new and used travel trailers, fifth wheels along with servicing motor homes.

A Message from Joshua Mrozinski, Penn Wood Financial, 610-573-5620,

jmrozinski@financialguide.com, www.pennwoodfinancialgroup.com

How Can You Insure Your Future? Long ago, people realized that there is strength in numbers. For hundreds of years, we have been joining forces against all kinds of calam ities — including financial troubles.

The concept of insurance is simply that if enough of us can pool our money to form a large enough fund, then together we can handle practically any financial disaster. Our motivation for contributing to this fund is our own eligibility to draw from it in the event of a disaster. One for all and all for one, so to speak. An early example of the concept comes from the Code of Hammurabi, Babylonian laws dating back to 1700 B.C., which contain a credit insurance provision. For a little higher interest, the ancients could exempt themselves from repayment of loans in the event of personal misfortune. A citizen of the Roman Empire could buy life insurance through the Collegia Tenuiorum for slaves and wage earners, or the Collegia for members of the military. The funds provided old-age pensions, disability insurance, and burial costs. In spite of some complications and occasional bureaucratic snarls, the system has worked remarkably well through the ages. Today, virtually all heads of families should carry life insurance. Most financial advisors also recommend automobile, health, homeowners, personal liability, professional liability and/or malpractice, disability, and long-term-care insurance. Purchasing individual or family insurance coverage is probably one of the most important financial decisions you will make. A great deal of study and advice is needed to choose wisely. A few basic guidelines can safely be applied to most consumers. Beyond these, each individual’s needs are unique and should be carefully assessed by an expert. 1. How much insurance do you need? A good rule of thumb is: Don’t insure yourself against misfortunes you can pay for yourself. Insurance is there to protect you in case of an event with overwhelming expenses. If anything short of a calamity does occur, it will usually cost you less in actual costs than the insurance premiums you would have paid. 2. What kind of policy is best? Broader is better. Purchase insurance that will cover as many misfortunes as possible with a single policy; for example, homeowners insurance that covers not only damage to the house itself but also to its contents. Carefully examine policies that exclude coverage in certain areas, the “policy exclusions.” 3. From whom should I buy? Always buy from a financially strong company. Take the time to shop around for the best prices with the most coverage for your specific situation. You may be able to save money by buying multiple policies from the same agent. PRESS RELEASES National Friends of the Library Week October 15th -21st, 2017 October 15th thru the 21st will be “National Friends of the Library Week”. Locally, the Friends of the Bangor Public Library, are a vibrant and industrious group of volunteers. As a means of garnering funds for the library the Friends conduct the following events each year: two “Used Books Sales” one at the Bee Hive the first week in May and at the Blue Valley Farm Show, two “Brunch with the Authors” featuring local literary artists, The Annual Downtown “Duck Race”, “ Breakfast with Santa” the first Saturday in December, a Fall “Bake Sale”, and “Wine Tasting” event in November. The Friends also produce a Newsletter four times a year. 100% of the proceeds they raise are given to the Bangor library for operating expenses. This year, the Friends, are also initiating a major project to upgrade the children’s reading section. The Friends meet the 4th Thursday @ 7:00 PM and invite anyone who is interested in joining to attend. Associate members are also accepted to help with the fund raising projects. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 484-894-5661. Ginder Greenhouse & Garden Center will hold pumpkin decorating, pumpkin arts and crafts October 8th from 1-2:30 pm. Limited space sign up by Oct. 2nd, 610-588-0222 or gindergreenhouse@gmail.com Octoberfest, Saturday October 21 and Sunday October 22nd at Bangor Memorial Park. For details call Debbie at 610-751-7692 or email at bangorparkboard@gmail.com.

FRIENDS HELPING FRIENDS AT BOSCOV’S

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17TH, 9AM – 11 PM

25% OFF DISCOUNT SHOPPING PASSES ARE AVAILABLE AT T HE

SLATE BELT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR A DONATION OF $5 .

Attend the 3rd Bi-Annual Lehigh Valley Meet the Buy ers Expo A unique opportunity to meet buyers face-to-face an d network with other small

businesses. REGISTER TODAY!

Register online: 2017LVMeetTheBuyers.eventbrite.com Cost: $35 until October 11; $45 thereafter, $50 at the door.

SBCC Officers & Directors One Year Directors Rosemary Albert, Mary Marshall, Jewel Williamson-Burns, Nadine Moyer, Joann Ginder, Chuck Niclaus, Jeff Ott, Adolph Marth Two Year Directors Paul Donovan, Jr., Lucy Flinn, Fred Curcio, Kim Armitage, Steve Hurni, Bryan Gault, Mike Ortoski

DON’T’ FORGET TO LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: SLATEBELTCHAM BER

Gift Certificates are available at the SBCC office year round for many of our area businesses!

SBCC Mission Statement: To promote and enhance positive business activity and growth in the Slate Belt region with special emphasis on community involvement. SBCC, 187 Blue Valley Dr., Bangor, PA 18013 610.588.1000 info@slatebeltchamber.org www.slatebeltchamber.org

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY

Jewel Williamson-Burns, CLU, FIC Financial Associate Jewel.williamson-burns@thrivent.com 610-746-0344

Lucy W. Flinn

NEWSLETTER ISSUE 10 OCTOBER 2017

Deadline to Nominate for Business Person & Volunteer of the Year is October 15th. Now is your chance to nominate a deserving person. Simply send us your nominee’s name/business and your reason for the nomination. Showcase your business…..sign up to be a sponsor or host a SBCC 2018 mixer, business luncheon, breakfast or seminar. Why not show off your business? The time has come to select the 2018 events, hosts and sponsors. A great way to show off your company and involve members in your business. If your business doesn’t have the facility to host, we can use your donation towards an event and also advertise your business as the sponsor. Interested, contact the office today! Thank you to all the sponsors for our annual Specialty Bingo. This was a great way to market your business. Merchants Bank, Lafayette Ambassador Bank, Fred Curcio, Comunale Construction, Avon by Cindi Wilson, Thrivent Financial, Ginder Greenhouse & Garden Center, Ott Consulting, State Farm Lucy Flinn, Diversified Insurance, First Northern Bank & Trust, Ceraul Law Offices, Wind Gap Chevy, Linda Miller & Perfectly Posh. Kudo’s to the businesses that participated in this year’s Slate Belt Business Expo! A good time had by all. Social Media Workshop on October 5th, 6:30-7:30 PM at SBCC office. This workshop will give you an understanding which platform is most suited for your business, create your businesses social medial goals and more. Get your free tips, trick, resources and best times to post. This is a free event for SBCC members. Space is limited, RSVP today. Sign up for our Fall Business Luncheon on October 17th. Joseph Palma of Market Street Financial Advisors will be speaking on “Financial Strategies for Business Owners & their Business”. Cost is $12 for members. See flyer. The holiday season is coming soon, don’t forget that the Chamber offers Slate Belt Gift Certificates. We make it easy to give to that special person that can be hard to buy for. If you are not already involved with the program and would like to add your name to the gift certificate, email us today. These gift certificates entitles the bearer to shop at any participating merchant throughout the Slate Belt. Let’s keep generating local spending. All participating merchants will be listed on the back of the gift certificate. As you, the merchant, honor these certificates, save them and turn them in monthly for redemption to the Chamber office. Pass this information on to your neighboring businesses and remember it is a FREE chamber service. Another FREE chamber service is the “New Members Welcome Packet” This packet is designed to welcome new members by offering discounts from existing SBCC members. This is a Free Marketing Tool and a great way for you to offer coupons/discounts on goods or services while you get the word out about your business.

How it works….you provide the chamber with 10 copies of your coupon or discount flyer and we do the rest. Expiration dates should be for one year or more.

SBCC Upcoming Events 10/5: Social Media Workshop, 6:30-7:30 PM at SBCC office. 10/17: SBCC Fall Business Luncheon @ Kirkridge, 12 noon.

10/18: 2017 Lehigh Valley Meet the Buyers, ArtQuest Steelstacks Bethlehem 11/13: Awards Dinner, 6 PM Cheery Creek Hide Away

11/16: Taste of Sam’s Club & Holiday Preview Mixer, 5-7 pm Much much more to come……

If you have any ideas or suggestions for an event, call Laura at the office, 610 588 1000.

New Members for September

Essential Oil Daily with Sarah Sarah White PO Box 72

Mt Bethel, PA 18343 484-707-3660

E-Mail: sarahcakes101@gmail.com Web Site: www.essentialoildailywithsarah.com

Educate people on how to use essential oils for their health concerns/goals. Individual or group

appointments are welcomed.

Talero’s Pit Stop Green Vida Co.

336 Washington Blvd. Bangor, PA 8013

Mailing Address: 516 S. 6th St., Bangor PA 18013 610-905-1701

E-Mail: jtrueda@outlook.com Gas station, food mart & deli

WATCH FOR THEIR RIBBON CUTTING SOON!

Computer Rodeo LLC Michael Reiss

Bangor PA 18013 610-533-1424

E-Mail: michaelreiss@computerrodeo.com Web Site: www.computerrodeo.com

Computer repairs

Doyle Enterprises Inc. Aimee & Patrick Doyle

1232 Turtzo Blvd. Bangor, PA 18013

717-412-8336 E-Mail: lostmywick@yahoo.com Web Site: www.lostmywick.com

Scentsy products

Pocono RV Sales & Service Inc. Charles D. Roberts

489 Bushkill Plaza Ln. Wind Gap, PA 18091

610-863-5239 Fax: 610-863-1239

E-Mail: poconorvcharlie@hotmail.com Web Site: www.poconorv.com

Sell & service new and used travel trailers, fifth wheels along with servicing motor homes.

A Message from Joshua Mrozinski, Penn Wood Financial, 610-573-5620,

jmrozinski@financialguide.com, www.pennwoodfinancialgroup.com

How Can You Insure Your Future? Long ago, people realized that there is strength in numbers. For hundreds of years, we have been joining forces against all kinds of calam ities — including financial troubles.

The concept of insurance is simply that if enough of us can pool our money to form a large enough fund, then together we can handle practically any financial disaster. Our motivation for contributing to this fund is our own eligibility to draw from it in the event of a disaster. One for all and all for one, so to speak. An early example of the concept comes from the Code of Hammurabi, Babylonian laws dating back to 1700 B.C., which contain a credit insurance provision. For a little higher interest, the ancients could exempt themselves from repayment of loans in the event of personal misfortune. A citizen of the Roman Empire could buy life insurance through the Collegia Tenuiorum for slaves and wage earners, or the Collegia for members of the military. The funds provided old-age pensions, disability insurance, and burial costs. In spite of some complications and occasional bureaucratic snarls, the system has worked remarkably well through the ages. Today, virtually all heads of families should carry life insurance. Most financial advisors also recommend automobile, health, homeowners, personal liability, professional liability and/or malpractice, disability, and long-term-care insurance. Purchasing individual or family insurance coverage is probably one of the most important financial decisions you will make. A great deal of study and advice is needed to choose wisely. A few basic guidelines can safely be applied to most consumers. Beyond these, each individual’s needs are unique and should be carefully assessed by an expert. 1. How much insurance do you need? A good rule of thumb is: Don’t insure yourself against misfortunes you can pay for yourself. Insurance is there to protect you in case of an event with overwhelming expenses. If anything short of a calamity does occur, it will usually cost you less in actual costs than the insurance premiums you would have paid. 2. What kind of policy is best? Broader is better. Purchase insurance that will cover as many misfortunes as possible with a single policy; for example, homeowners insurance that covers not only damage to the house itself but also to its contents. Carefully examine policies that exclude coverage in certain areas, the “policy exclusions.” 3. From whom should I buy? Always buy from a financially strong company. Take the time to shop around for the best prices with the most coverage for your specific situation. You may be able to save money by buying multiple policies from the same agent. PRESS RELEASES National Friends of the Library Week October 15th -21st, 2017 October 15th thru the 21st will be “National Friends of the Library Week”. Locally, the Friends of the Bangor Public Library, are a vibrant and industrious group of volunteers. As a means of garnering funds for the library the Friends conduct the following events each year: two “Used Books Sales” one at the Bee Hive the first week in May and at the Blue Valley Farm Show, two “Brunch with the Authors” featuring local literary artists, The Annual Downtown “Duck Race”, “ Breakfast with Santa” the first Saturday in December, a Fall “Bake Sale”, and “Wine Tasting” event in November. The Friends also produce a Newsletter four times a year. 100% of the proceeds they raise are given to the Bangor library for operating expenses. This year, the Friends, are also initiating a major project to upgrade the children’s reading section. The Friends meet the 4th Thursday @ 7:00 PM and invite anyone who is interested in joining to attend. Associate members are also accepted to help with the fund raising projects. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 484-894-5661. Ginder Greenhouse & Garden Center will hold pumpkin decorating, pumpkin arts and crafts October 8th from 1-2:30 pm. Limited space sign up by Oct. 2nd, 610-588-0222 or gindergreenhouse@gmail.com Octoberfest, Saturday October 21 and Sunday October 22nd at Bangor Memorial Park. For details call Debbie at 610-751-7692 or email at bangorparkboard@gmail.com.

FRIENDS HELPING FRIENDS AT BOSCOV’S

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17TH, 9AM – 11 PM

25% OFF DISCOUNT SHOPPING PASSES ARE AVAILABLE AT T HE

SLATE BELT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR A DONATION OF $5 .

Attend the 3rd Bi-Annual Lehigh Valley Meet the Buy ers Expo A unique opportunity to meet buyers face-to-face an d network with other small

businesses. REGISTER TODAY!

Register online: 2017LVMeetTheBuyers.eventbrite.com Cost: $35 until October 11; $45 thereafter, $50 at the door.

SBCC Officers & Directors One Year Directors Rosemary Albert, Mary Marshall, Jewel Williamson-Burns, Nadine Moyer, Joann Ginder, Chuck Niclaus, Jeff Ott, Adolph Marth Two Year Directors Paul Donovan, Jr., Lucy Flinn, Fred Curcio, Kim Armitage, Steve Hurni, Bryan Gault, Mike Ortoski

DON’T’ FORGET TO LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: SLATEBELTCHAM BER

Gift Certificates are available at the SBCC office year round for many of our area businesses!

SBCC Mission Statement: To promote and enhance positive business activity and growth in the Slate Belt region with special emphasis on community involvement. SBCC, 187 Blue Valley Dr., Bangor, PA 18013 610.588.1000 info@slatebeltchamber.org www.slatebeltchamber.org

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY

Jewel Williamson-Burns, CLU, FIC Financial Associate Jewel.williamson-burns@thrivent.com 610-746-0344

Lucy W. Flinn

NEWSLETTER ISSUE 10 OCTOBER 2017

Deadline to Nominate for Business Person & Volunteer of the Year is October 15th. Now is your chance to nominate a deserving person. Simply send us your nominee’s name/business and your reason for the nomination. Showcase your business…..sign up to be a sponsor or host a SBCC 2018 mixer, business luncheon, breakfast or seminar. Why not show off your business? The time has come to select the 2018 events, hosts and sponsors. A great way to show off your company and involve members in your business. If your business doesn’t have the facility to host, we can use your donation towards an event and also advertise your business as the sponsor. Interested, contact the office today! Thank you to all the sponsors for our annual Specialty Bingo. This was a great way to market your business. Merchants Bank, Lafayette Ambassador Bank, Fred Curcio, Comunale Construction, Avon by Cindi Wilson, Thrivent Financial, Ginder Greenhouse & Garden Center, Ott Consulting, State Farm Lucy Flinn, Diversified Insurance, First Northern Bank & Trust, Ceraul Law Offices, Wind Gap Chevy, Linda Miller & Perfectly Posh. Kudo’s to the businesses that participated in this year’s Slate Belt Business Expo! A good time had by all. Social Media Workshop on October 5th, 6:30-7:30 PM at SBCC office. This workshop will give you an understanding which platform is most suited for your business, create your businesses social medial goals and more. Get your free tips, trick, resources and best times to post. This is a free event for SBCC members. Space is limited, RSVP today. Sign up for our Fall Business Luncheon on October 17th. Joseph Palma of Market Street Financial Advisors will be speaking on “Financial Strategies for Business Owners & their Business”. Cost is $12 for members. See flyer. The holiday season is coming soon, don’t forget that the Chamber offers Slate Belt Gift Certificates. We make it easy to give to that special person that can be hard to buy for. If you are not already involved with the program and would like to add your name to the gift certificate, email us today. These gift certificates entitles the bearer to shop at any participating merchant throughout the Slate Belt. Let’s keep generating local spending. All participating merchants will be listed on the back of the gift certificate. As you, the merchant, honor these certificates, save them and turn them in monthly for redemption to the Chamber office. Pass this information on to your neighboring businesses and remember it is a FREE chamber service. Another FREE chamber service is the “New Members Welcome Packet” This packet is designed to welcome new members by offering discounts from existing SBCC members. This is a Free Marketing Tool and a great way for you to offer coupons/discounts on goods or services while you get the word out about your business.

How it works….you provide the chamber with 10 copies of your coupon or discount flyer and we do the rest. Expiration dates should be for one year or more.

SBCC Upcoming Events 10/5: Social Media Workshop, 6:30-7:30 PM at SBCC office. 10/17: SBCC Fall Business Luncheon @ Kirkridge, 12 noon.

10/18: 2017 Lehigh Valley Meet the Buyers, ArtQuest Steelstacks Bethlehem 11/13: Awards Dinner, 6 PM Cheery Creek Hide Away

11/16: Taste of Sam’s Club & Holiday Preview Mixer, 5-7 pm Much much more to come……

If you have any ideas or suggestions for an event, call Laura at the office, 610 588 1000.

New Members for September

Essential Oil Daily with Sarah Sarah White PO Box 72

Mt Bethel, PA 18343 484-707-3660

E-Mail: sarahcakes101@gmail.com Web Site: www.essentialoildailywithsarah.com

Educate people on how to use essential oils for their health concerns/goals. Individual or group

appointments are welcomed.

Talero’s Pit Stop Green Vida Co.

336 Washington Blvd. Bangor, PA 8013

Mailing Address: 516 S. 6th St., Bangor PA 18013 610-905-1701

E-Mail: jtrueda@outlook.com Gas station, food mart & deli

WATCH FOR THEIR RIBBON CUTTING SOON!

Computer Rodeo LLC Michael Reiss

Bangor PA 18013 610-533-1424

E-Mail: michaelreiss@computerrodeo.com Web Site: www.computerrodeo.com

Computer repairs

Doyle Enterprises Inc. Aimee & Patrick Doyle

1232 Turtzo Blvd. Bangor, PA 18013

717-412-8336 E-Mail: lostmywick@yahoo.com Web Site: www.lostmywick.com

Scentsy products

Pocono RV Sales & Service Inc. Charles D. Roberts

489 Bushkill Plaza Ln. Wind Gap, PA 18091

610-863-5239 Fax: 610-863-1239

E-Mail: poconorvcharlie@hotmail.com Web Site: www.poconorv.com

Sell & service new and used travel trailers, fifth wheels along with servicing motor homes.

A Message from Joshua Mrozinski, Penn Wood Financial, 610-573-5620,

jmrozinski@financialguide.com, www.pennwoodfinancialgroup.com

How Can You Insure Your Future? Long ago, people realized that there is strength in numbers. For hundreds of years, we have been joining forces against all kinds of calam ities — including financial troubles.

The concept of insurance is simply that if enough of us can pool our money to form a large enough fund, then together we can handle practically any financial disaster. Our motivation for contributing to this fund is our own eligibility to draw from it in the event of a disaster. One for all and all for one, so to speak. An early example of the concept comes from the Code of Hammurabi, Babylonian laws dating back to 1700 B.C., which contain a credit insurance provision. For a little higher interest, the ancients could exempt themselves from repayment of loans in the event of personal misfortune. A citizen of the Roman Empire could buy life insurance through the Collegia Tenuiorum for slaves and wage earners, or the Collegia for members of the military. The funds provided old-age pensions, disability insurance, and burial costs. In spite of some complications and occasional bureaucratic snarls, the system has worked remarkably well through the ages. Today, virtually all heads of families should carry life insurance. Most financial advisors also recommend automobile, health, homeowners, personal liability, professional liability and/or malpractice, disability, and long-term-care insurance. Purchasing individual or family insurance coverage is probably one of the most important financial decisions you will make. A great deal of study and advice is needed to choose wisely. A few basic guidelines can safely be applied to most consumers. Beyond these, each individual’s needs are unique and should be carefully assessed by an expert. 1. How much insurance do you need? A good rule of thumb is: Don’t insure yourself against misfortunes you can pay for yourself. Insurance is there to protect you in case of an event with overwhelming expenses. If anything short of a calamity does occur, it will usually cost you less in actual costs than the insurance premiums you would have paid. 2. What kind of policy is best? Broader is better. Purchase insurance that will cover as many misfortunes as possible with a single policy; for example, homeowners insurance that covers not only damage to the house itself but also to its contents. Carefully examine policies that exclude coverage in certain areas, the “policy exclusions.” 3. From whom should I buy? Always buy from a financially strong company. Take the time to shop around for the best prices with the most coverage for your specific situation. You may be able to save money by buying multiple policies from the same agent. PRESS RELEASES National Friends of the Library Week October 15th -21st, 2017 October 15th thru the 21st will be “National Friends of the Library Week”. Locally, the Friends of the Bangor Public Library, are a vibrant and industrious group of volunteers. As a means of garnering funds for the library the Friends conduct the following events each year: two “Used Books Sales” one at the Bee Hive the first week in May and at the Blue Valley Farm Show, two “Brunch with the Authors” featuring local literary artists, The Annual Downtown “Duck Race”, “ Breakfast with Santa” the first Saturday in December, a Fall “Bake Sale”, and “Wine Tasting” event in November. The Friends also produce a Newsletter four times a year. 100% of the proceeds they raise are given to the Bangor library for operating expenses. This year, the Friends, are also initiating a major project to upgrade the children’s reading section. The Friends meet the 4th Thursday @ 7:00 PM and invite anyone who is interested in joining to attend. Associate members are also accepted to help with the fund raising projects. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 484-894-5661. Ginder Greenhouse & Garden Center will hold pumpkin decorating, pumpkin arts and crafts October 8th from 1-2:30 pm. Limited space sign up by Oct. 2nd, 610-588-0222 or gindergreenhouse@gmail.com Octoberfest, Saturday October 21 and Sunday October 22nd at Bangor Memorial Park. For details call Debbie at 610-751-7692 or email at bangorparkboard@gmail.com.

FRIENDS HELPING FRIENDS AT BOSCOV’S

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17TH, 9AM – 11 PM

25% OFF DISCOUNT SHOPPING PASSES ARE AVAILABLE AT T HE

SLATE BELT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR A DONATION OF $5 .

Attend the 3rd Bi-Annual Lehigh Valley Meet the Buy ers Expo A unique opportunity to meet buyers face-to-face an d network with other small

businesses. REGISTER TODAY!

Register online: 2017LVMeetTheBuyers.eventbrite.com Cost: $35 until October 11; $45 thereafter, $50 at the door.

SBCC Officers & Directors One Year Directors Rosemary Albert, Mary Marshall, Jewel Williamson-Burns, Nadine Moyer, Joann Ginder, Chuck Niclaus, Jeff Ott, Adolph Marth Two Year Directors Paul Donovan, Jr., Lucy Flinn, Fred Curcio, Kim Armitage, Steve Hurni, Bryan Gault, Mike Ortoski

DON’T’ FORGET TO LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: SLATEBELTCHAM BER

Gift Certificates are available at the SBCC office year round for many of our area businesses!

SBCC Mission Statement: To promote and enhance positive business activity and growth in the Slate Belt region with special emphasis on community involvement. SBCC, 187 Blue Valley Dr., Bangor, PA 18013 610.588.1000 info@slatebeltchamber.org www.slatebeltchamber.org

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY

Jewel Williamson-Burns, CLU, FIC Financial Associate Jewel.williamson-burns@thrivent.com 610-746-0344

Lucy W. Flinn

NEWSLETTER ISSUE 10 OCTOBER 2017

Deadline to Nominate for Business Person & Volunteer of the Year is October 15th. Now is your chance to nominate a deserving person. Simply send us your nominee’s name/business and your reason for the nomination. Showcase your business…..sign up to be a sponsor or host a SBCC 2018 mixer, business luncheon, breakfast or seminar. Why not show off your business? The time has come to select the 2018 events, hosts and sponsors. A great way to show off your company and involve members in your business. If your business doesn’t have the facility to host, we can use your donation towards an event and also advertise your business as the sponsor. Interested, contact the office today! Thank you to all the sponsors for our annual Specialty Bingo. This was a great way to market your business. Merchants Bank, Lafayette Ambassador Bank, Fred Curcio, Comunale Construction, Avon by Cindi Wilson, Thrivent Financial, Ginder Greenhouse & Garden Center, Ott Consulting, State Farm Lucy Flinn, Diversified Insurance, First Northern Bank & Trust, Ceraul Law Offices, Wind Gap Chevy, Linda Miller & Perfectly Posh. Kudo’s to the businesses that participated in this year’s Slate Belt Business Expo! A good time had by all. Social Media Workshop on October 5th, 6:30-7:30 PM at SBCC office. This workshop will give you an understanding which platform is most suited for your business, create your businesses social medial goals and more. Get your free tips, trick, resources and best times to post. This is a free event for SBCC members. Space is limited, RSVP today. Sign up for our Fall Business Luncheon on October 17th. Joseph Palma of Market Street Financial Advisors will be speaking on “Financial Strategies for Business Owners & their Business”. Cost is $12 for members. See flyer. The holiday season is coming soon, don’t forget that the Chamber offers Slate Belt Gift Certificates. We make it easy to give to that special person that can be hard to buy for. If you are not already involved with the program and would like to add your name to the gift certificate, email us today. These gift certificates entitles the bearer to shop at any participating merchant throughout the Slate Belt. Let’s keep generating local spending. All participating merchants will be listed on the back of the gift certificate. As you, the merchant, honor these certificates, save them and turn them in monthly for redemption to the Chamber office. Pass this information on to your neighboring businesses and remember it is a FREE chamber service. Another FREE chamber service is the “New Members Welcome Packet” This packet is designed to welcome new members by offering discounts from existing SBCC members. This is a Free Marketing Tool and a great way for you to offer coupons/discounts on goods or services while you get the word out about your business.

How it works….you provide the chamber with 10 copies of your coupon or discount flyer and we do the rest. Expiration dates should be for one year or more.

SBCC Upcoming Events 10/5: Social Media Workshop, 6:30-7:30 PM at SBCC office. 10/17: SBCC Fall Business Luncheon @ Kirkridge, 12 noon.

10/18: 2017 Lehigh Valley Meet the Buyers, ArtQuest Steelstacks Bethlehem 11/13: Awards Dinner, 6 PM Cheery Creek Hide Away

11/16: Taste of Sam’s Club & Holiday Preview Mixer, 5-7 pm Much much more to come……

If you have any ideas or suggestions for an event, call Laura at the office, 610 588 1000.

New Members for September

Essential Oil Daily with Sarah Sarah White PO Box 72

Mt Bethel, PA 18343 484-707-3660

E-Mail: sarahcakes101@gmail.com Web Site: www.essentialoildailywithsarah.com

Educate people on how to use essential oils for their health concerns/goals. Individual or group

appointments are welcomed.

Talero’s Pit Stop Green Vida Co.

336 Washington Blvd. Bangor, PA 8013

Mailing Address: 516 S. 6th St., Bangor PA 18013 610-905-1701

E-Mail: jtrueda@outlook.com Gas station, food mart & deli

WATCH FOR THEIR RIBBON CUTTING SOON!

Computer Rodeo LLC Michael Reiss

Bangor PA 18013 610-533-1424

E-Mail: michaelreiss@computerrodeo.com Web Site: www.computerrodeo.com

Computer repairs

Doyle Enterprises Inc. Aimee & Patrick Doyle

1232 Turtzo Blvd. Bangor, PA 18013

717-412-8336 E-Mail: lostmywick@yahoo.com Web Site: www.lostmywick.com

Scentsy products

Pocono RV Sales & Service Inc. Charles D. Roberts

489 Bushkill Plaza Ln. Wind Gap, PA 18091

610-863-5239 Fax: 610-863-1239

E-Mail: poconorvcharlie@hotmail.com Web Site: www.poconorv.com

Sell & service new and used travel trailers, fifth wheels along with servicing motor homes.

A Message from Joshua Mrozinski, Penn Wood Financial, 610-573-5620,

jmrozinski@financialguide.com, www.pennwoodfinancialgroup.com

How Can You Insure Your Future? Long ago, people realized that there is strength in numbers. For hundreds of years, we have been joining forces against all kinds of calam ities — including financial troubles.

The concept of insurance is simply that if enough of us can pool our money to form a large enough fund, then together we can handle practically any financial disaster. Our motivation for contributing to this fund is our own eligibility to draw from it in the event of a disaster. One for all and all for one, so to speak. An early example of the concept comes from the Code of Hammurabi, Babylonian laws dating back to 1700 B.C., which contain a credit insurance provision. For a little higher interest, the ancients could exempt themselves from repayment of loans in the event of personal misfortune. A citizen of the Roman Empire could buy life insurance through the Collegia Tenuiorum for slaves and wage earners, or the Collegia for members of the military. The funds provided old-age pensions, disability insurance, and burial costs. In spite of some complications and occasional bureaucratic snarls, the system has worked remarkably well through the ages. Today, virtually all heads of families should carry life insurance. Most financial advisors also recommend automobile, health, homeowners, personal liability, professional liability and/or malpractice, disability, and long-term-care insurance. Purchasing individual or family insurance coverage is probably one of the most important financial decisions you will make. A great deal of study and advice is needed to choose wisely. A few basic guidelines can safely be applied to most consumers. Beyond these, each individual’s needs are unique and should be carefully assessed by an expert. 1. How much insurance do you need? A good rule of thumb is: Don’t insure yourself against misfortunes you can pay for yourself. Insurance is there to protect you in case of an event with overwhelming expenses. If anything short of a calamity does occur, it will usually cost you less in actual costs than the insurance premiums you would have paid. 2. What kind of policy is best? Broader is better. Purchase insurance that will cover as many misfortunes as possible with a single policy; for example, homeowners insurance that covers not only damage to the house itself but also to its contents. Carefully examine policies that exclude coverage in certain areas, the “policy exclusions.” 3. From whom should I buy? Always buy from a financially strong company. Take the time to shop around for the best prices with the most coverage for your specific situation. You may be able to save money by buying multiple policies from the same agent. PRESS RELEASES National Friends of the Library Week October 15th -21st, 2017 October 15th thru the 21st will be “National Friends of the Library Week”. Locally, the Friends of the Bangor Public Library, are a vibrant and industrious group of volunteers. As a means of garnering funds for the library the Friends conduct the following events each year: two “Used Books Sales” one at the Bee Hive the first week in May and at the Blue Valley Farm Show, two “Brunch with the Authors” featuring local literary artists, The Annual Downtown “Duck Race”, “ Breakfast with Santa” the first Saturday in December, a Fall “Bake Sale”, and “Wine Tasting” event in November. The Friends also produce a Newsletter four times a year. 100% of the proceeds they raise are given to the Bangor library for operating expenses. This year, the Friends, are also initiating a major project to upgrade the children’s reading section. The Friends meet the 4th Thursday @ 7:00 PM and invite anyone who is interested in joining to attend. Associate members are also accepted to help with the fund raising projects. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 484-894-5661. Ginder Greenhouse & Garden Center will hold pumpkin decorating, pumpkin arts and crafts October 8th from 1-2:30 pm. Limited space sign up by Oct. 2nd, 610-588-0222 or gindergreenhouse@gmail.com Octoberfest, Saturday October 21 and Sunday October 22nd at Bangor Memorial Park. For details call Debbie at 610-751-7692 or email at bangorparkboard@gmail.com.

FRIENDS HELPING FRIENDS AT BOSCOV’S

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17TH, 9AM – 11 PM

25% OFF DISCOUNT SHOPPING PASSES ARE AVAILABLE AT T HE

SLATE BELT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR A DONATION OF $5 .

Attend the 3rd Bi-Annual Lehigh Valley Meet the Buy ers Expo A unique opportunity to meet buyers face-to-face an d network with other small

businesses. REGISTER TODAY!

Register online: 2017LVMeetTheBuyers.eventbrite.com Cost: $35 until October 11; $45 thereafter, $50 at the door.

SBCC Officers & Directors One Year Directors Rosemary Albert, Mary Marshall, Jewel Williamson-Burns, Nadine Moyer, Joann Ginder, Chuck Niclaus, Jeff Ott, Adolph Marth Two Year Directors Paul Donovan, Jr., Lucy Flinn, Fred Curcio, Kim Armitage, Steve Hurni, Bryan Gault, Mike Ortoski

DON’T’ FORGET TO LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: SLATEBELTCHAM BER

Gift Certificates are available at the SBCC office year round for many of our area businesses!

SBCC Mission Statement: To promote and enhance positive business activity and growth in the Slate Belt region with special emphasis on community involvement. SBCC, 187 Blue Valley Dr., Bangor, PA 18013 610.588.1000 info@slatebeltchamber.org www.slatebeltchamber.org

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY

Jewel Williamson-Burns, CLU, FIC Financial Associate Jewel.williamson-burns@thrivent.com 610-746-0344

Lucy W. Flinn

NEWSLETTER ISSUE 10 OCTOBER 2017

Deadline to Nominate for Business Person & Volunteer of the Year is October 15th. Now is your chance to nominate a deserving person. Simply send us your nominee’s name/business and your reason for the nomination. Showcase your business…..sign up to be a sponsor or host a SBCC 2018 mixer, business luncheon, breakfast or seminar. Why not show off your business? The time has come to select the 2018 events, hosts and sponsors. A great way to show off your company and involve members in your business. If your business doesn’t have the facility to host, we can use your donation towards an event and also advertise your business as the sponsor. Interested, contact the office today! Thank you to all the sponsors for our annual Specialty Bingo. This was a great way to market your business. Merchants Bank, Lafayette Ambassador Bank, Fred Curcio, Comunale Construction, Avon by Cindi Wilson, Thrivent Financial, Ginder Greenhouse & Garden Center, Ott Consulting, State Farm Lucy Flinn, Diversified Insurance, First Northern Bank & Trust, Ceraul Law Offices, Wind Gap Chevy, Linda Miller & Perfectly Posh. Kudo’s to the businesses that participated in this year’s Slate Belt Business Expo! A good time had by all. Social Media Workshop on October 5th, 6:30-7:30 PM at SBCC office. This workshop will give you an understanding which platform is most suited for your business, create your businesses social medial goals and more. Get your free tips, trick, resources and best times to post. This is a free event for SBCC members. Space is limited, RSVP today. Sign up for our Fall Business Luncheon on October 17th. Joseph Palma of Market Street Financial Advisors will be speaking on “Financial Strategies for Business Owners & their Business”. Cost is $12 for members. See flyer. The holiday season is coming soon, don’t forget that the Chamber offers Slate Belt Gift Certificates. We make it easy to give to that special person that can be hard to buy for. If you are not already involved with the program and would like to add your name to the gift certificate, email us today. These gift certificates entitles the bearer to shop at any participating merchant throughout the Slate Belt. Let’s keep generating local spending. All participating merchants will be listed on the back of the gift certificate. As you, the merchant, honor these certificates, save them and turn them in monthly for redemption to the Chamber office. Pass this information on to your neighboring businesses and remember it is a FREE chamber service. Another FREE chamber service is the “New Members Welcome Packet” This packet is designed to welcome new members by offering discounts from existing SBCC members. This is a Free Marketing Tool and a great way for you to offer coupons/discounts on goods or services while you get the word out about your business.

How it works….you provide the chamber with 10 copies of your coupon or discount flyer and we do the rest. Expiration dates should be for one year or more.

SBCC Upcoming Events 10/5: Social Media Workshop, 6:30-7:30 PM at SBCC office. 10/17: SBCC Fall Business Luncheon @ Kirkridge, 12 noon.

10/18: 2017 Lehigh Valley Meet the Buyers, ArtQuest Steelstacks Bethlehem 11/13: Awards Dinner, 6 PM Cheery Creek Hide Away

11/16: Taste of Sam’s Club & Holiday Preview Mixer, 5-7 pm Much much more to come……

If you have any ideas or suggestions for an event, call Laura at the office, 610 588 1000.

New Members for September

Essential Oil Daily with Sarah Sarah White PO Box 72

Mt Bethel, PA 18343 484-707-3660

E-Mail: sarahcakes101@gmail.com Web Site: www.essentialoildailywithsarah.com

Educate people on how to use essential oils for their health concerns/goals. Individual or group

appointments are welcomed.

Talero’s Pit Stop Green Vida Co.

336 Washington Blvd. Bangor, PA 8013

Mailing Address: 516 S. 6th St., Bangor PA 18013 610-905-1701

E-Mail: jtrueda@outlook.com Gas station, food mart & deli

WATCH FOR THEIR RIBBON CUTTING SOON!

Computer Rodeo LLC Michael Reiss

Bangor PA 18013 610-533-1424

E-Mail: michaelreiss@computerrodeo.com Web Site: www.computerrodeo.com

Computer repairs

Doyle Enterprises Inc. Aimee & Patrick Doyle

1232 Turtzo Blvd. Bangor, PA 18013

717-412-8336 E-Mail: lostmywick@yahoo.com Web Site: www.lostmywick.com

Scentsy products

Pocono RV Sales & Service Inc. Charles D. Roberts

489 Bushkill Plaza Ln. Wind Gap, PA 18091

610-863-5239 Fax: 610-863-1239

E-Mail: poconorvcharlie@hotmail.com Web Site: www.poconorv.com

Sell & service new and used travel trailers, fifth wheels along with servicing motor homes.

A Message from Joshua Mrozinski, Penn Wood Financial, 610-573-5620,

jmrozinski@financialguide.com, www.pennwoodfinancialgroup.com

How Can You Insure Your Future? Long ago, people realized that there is strength in numbers. For hundreds of years, we have been joining forces against all kinds of calam ities — including financial troubles.

The concept of insurance is simply that if enough of us can pool our money to form a large enough fund, then together we can handle practically any financial disaster. Our motivation for contributing to this fund is our own eligibility to draw from it in the event of a disaster. One for all and all for one, so to speak. An early example of the concept comes from the Code of Hammurabi, Babylonian laws dating back to 1700 B.C., which contain a credit insurance provision. For a little higher interest, the ancients could exempt themselves from repayment of loans in the event of personal misfortune. A citizen of the Roman Empire could buy life insurance through the Collegia Tenuiorum for slaves and wage earners, or the Collegia for members of the military. The funds provided old-age pensions, disability insurance, and burial costs. In spite of some complications and occasional bureaucratic snarls, the system has worked remarkably well through the ages. Today, virtually all heads of families should carry life insurance. Most financial advisors also recommend automobile, health, homeowners, personal liability, professional liability and/or malpractice, disability, and long-term-care insurance. Purchasing individual or family insurance coverage is probably one of the most important financial decisions you will make. A great deal of study and advice is needed to choose wisely. A few basic guidelines can safely be applied to most consumers. Beyond these, each individual’s needs are unique and should be carefully assessed by an expert. 1. How much insurance do you need? A good rule of thumb is: Don’t insure yourself against misfortunes you can pay for yourself. Insurance is there to protect you in case of an event with overwhelming expenses. If anything short of a calamity does occur, it will usually cost you less in actual costs than the insurance premiums you would have paid. 2. What kind of policy is best? Broader is better. Purchase insurance that will cover as many misfortunes as possible with a single policy; for example, homeowners insurance that covers not only damage to the house itself but also to its contents. Carefully examine policies that exclude coverage in certain areas, the “policy exclusions.” 3. From whom should I buy? Always buy from a financially strong company. Take the time to shop around for the best prices with the most coverage for your specific situation. You may be able to save money by buying multiple policies from the same agent. PRESS RELEASES National Friends of the Library Week October 15th -21st, 2017 October 15th thru the 21st will be “National Friends of the Library Week”. Locally, the Friends of the Bangor Public Library, are a vibrant and industrious group of volunteers. As a means of garnering funds for the library the Friends conduct the following events each year: two “Used Books Sales” one at the Bee Hive the first week in May and at the Blue Valley Farm Show, two “Brunch with the Authors” featuring local literary artists, The Annual Downtown “Duck Race”, “ Breakfast with Santa” the first Saturday in December, a Fall “Bake Sale”, and “Wine Tasting” event in November. The Friends also produce a Newsletter four times a year. 100% of the proceeds they raise are given to the Bangor library for operating expenses. This year, the Friends, are also initiating a major project to upgrade the children’s reading section. The Friends meet the 4th Thursday @ 7:00 PM and invite anyone who is interested in joining to attend. Associate members are also accepted to help with the fund raising projects. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 484-894-5661. Ginder Greenhouse & Garden Center will hold pumpkin decorating, pumpkin arts and crafts October 8th from 1-2:30 pm. Limited space sign up by Oct. 2nd, 610-588-0222 or gindergreenhouse@gmail.com Octoberfest, Saturday October 21 and Sunday October 22nd at Bangor Memorial Park. For details call Debbie at 610-751-7692 or email at bangorparkboard@gmail.com.

FRIENDS HELPING FRIENDS AT BOSCOV’S

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17TH, 9AM – 11 PM

25% OFF DISCOUNT SHOPPING PASSES ARE AVAILABLE AT T HE

SLATE BELT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR A DONATION OF $5 .

Attend the 3rd Bi-Annual Lehigh Valley Meet the Buy ers Expo A unique opportunity to meet buyers face-to-face an d network with other small

businesses. REGISTER TODAY!

Register online: 2017LVMeetTheBuyers.eventbrite.com Cost: $35 until October 11; $45 thereafter, $50 at the door.

SBCC Officers & Directors One Year Directors Rosemary Albert, Mary Marshall, Jewel Williamson-Burns, Nadine Moyer, Joann Ginder, Chuck Niclaus, Jeff Ott, Adolph Marth Two Year Directors Paul Donovan, Jr., Lucy Flinn, Fred Curcio, Kim Armitage, Steve Hurni, Bryan Gault, Mike Ortoski

DON’T’ FORGET TO LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: SLATEBELTCHAM BER

Gift Certificates are available at the SBCC office year round for many of our area businesses!

SBCC Mission Statement: To promote and enhance positive business activity and growth in the Slate Belt region with special emphasis on community involvement. SBCC, 187 Blue Valley Dr., Bangor, PA 18013 610.588.1000 info@slatebeltchamber.org www.slatebeltchamber.org

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY

Jewel Williamson-Burns, CLU, FIC Financial Associate Jewel.williamson-burns@thrivent.com 610-746-0344

Lucy W. Flinn

NEWSLETTER ISSUE 10 OCTOBER 2017

Deadline to Nominate for Business Person & Volunteer of the Year is October 15th. Now is your chance to nominate a deserving person. Simply send us your nominee’s name/business and your reason for the nomination. Showcase your business…..sign up to be a sponsor or host a SBCC 2018 mixer, business luncheon, breakfast or seminar. Why not show off your business? The time has come to select the 2018 events, hosts and sponsors. A great way to show off your company and involve members in your business. If your business doesn’t have the facility to host, we can use your donation towards an event and also advertise your business as the sponsor. Interested, contact the office today! Thank you to all the sponsors for our annual Specialty Bingo. This was a great way to market your business. Merchants Bank, Lafayette Ambassador Bank, Fred Curcio, Comunale Construction, Avon by Cindi Wilson, Thrivent Financial, Ginder Greenhouse & Garden Center, Ott Consulting, State Farm Lucy Flinn, Diversified Insurance, First Northern Bank & Trust, Ceraul Law Offices, Wind Gap Chevy, Linda Miller & Perfectly Posh. Kudo’s to the businesses that participated in this year’s Slate Belt Business Expo! A good time had by all. Social Media Workshop on October 5th, 6:30-7:30 PM at SBCC office. This workshop will give you an understanding which platform is most suited for your business, create your businesses social medial goals and more. Get your free tips, trick, resources and best times to post. This is a free event for SBCC members. Space is limited, RSVP today. Sign up for our Fall Business Luncheon on October 17th. Joseph Palma of Market Street Financial Advisors will be speaking on “Financial Strategies for Business Owners & their Business”. Cost is $12 for members. See flyer. The holiday season is coming soon, don’t forget that the Chamber offers Slate Belt Gift Certificates. We make it easy to give to that special person that can be hard to buy for. If you are not already involved with the program and would like to add your name to the gift certificate, email us today. These gift certificates entitles the bearer to shop at any participating merchant throughout the Slate Belt. Let’s keep generating local spending. All participating merchants will be listed on the back of the gift certificate. As you, the merchant, honor these certificates, save them and turn them in monthly for redemption to the Chamber office. Pass this information on to your neighboring businesses and remember it is a FREE chamber service. Another FREE chamber service is the “New Members Welcome Packet” This packet is designed to welcome new members by offering discounts from existing SBCC members. This is a Free Marketing Tool and a great way for you to offer coupons/discounts on goods or services while you get the word out about your business.

How it works….you provide the chamber with 10 copies of your coupon or discount flyer and we do the rest. Expiration dates should be for one year or more.

SBCC Upcoming Events 10/5: Social Media Workshop, 6:30-7:30 PM at SBCC office. 10/17: SBCC Fall Business Luncheon @ Kirkridge, 12 noon.

10/18: 2017 Lehigh Valley Meet the Buyers, ArtQuest Steelstacks Bethlehem 11/13: Awards Dinner, 6 PM Cheery Creek Hide Away

11/16: Taste of Sam’s Club & Holiday Preview Mixer, 5-7 pm Much much more to come……

If you have any ideas or suggestions for an event, call Laura at the office, 610 588 1000.

New Members for September

Essential Oil Daily with Sarah Sarah White PO Box 72

Mt Bethel, PA 18343 484-707-3660

E-Mail: sarahcakes101@gmail.com Web Site: www.essentialoildailywithsarah.com

Educate people on how to use essential oils for their health concerns/goals. Individual or group

appointments are welcomed.

Talero’s Pit Stop Green Vida Co.

336 Washington Blvd. Bangor, PA 8013

Mailing Address: 516 S. 6th St., Bangor PA 18013 610-905-1701

E-Mail: jtrueda@outlook.com Gas station, food mart & deli

WATCH FOR THEIR RIBBON CUTTING SOON!

Computer Rodeo LLC Michael Reiss

Bangor PA 18013 610-533-1424

E-Mail: michaelreiss@computerrodeo.com Web Site: www.computerrodeo.com

Computer repairs

Doyle Enterprises Inc. Aimee & Patrick Doyle

1232 Turtzo Blvd. Bangor, PA 18013

717-412-8336 E-Mail: lostmywick@yahoo.com Web Site: www.lostmywick.com

Scentsy products

Pocono RV Sales & Service Inc. Charles D. Roberts

489 Bushkill Plaza Ln. Wind Gap, PA 18091

610-863-5239 Fax: 610-863-1239

E-Mail: poconorvcharlie@hotmail.com Web Site: www.poconorv.com

Sell & service new and used travel trailers, fifth wheels along with servicing motor homes.

A Message from Joshua Mrozinski, Penn Wood Financial, 610-573-5620,

jmrozinski@financialguide.com, www.pennwoodfinancialgroup.com

How Can You Insure Your Future? Long ago, people realized that there is strength in numbers. For hundreds of years, we have been joining forces against all kinds of calam ities — including financial troubles.

The concept of insurance is simply that if enough of us can pool our money to form a large enough fund, then together we can handle practically any financial disaster. Our motivation for contributing to this fund is our own eligibility to draw from it in the event of a disaster. One for all and all for one, so to speak. An early example of the concept comes from the Code of Hammurabi, Babylonian laws dating back to 1700 B.C., which contain a credit insurance provision. For a little higher interest, the ancients could exempt themselves from repayment of loans in the event of personal misfortune. A citizen of the Roman Empire could buy life insurance through the Collegia Tenuiorum for slaves and wage earners, or the Collegia for members of the military. The funds provided old-age pensions, disability insurance, and burial costs. In spite of some complications and occasional bureaucratic snarls, the system has worked remarkably well through the ages. Today, virtually all heads of families should carry life insurance. Most financial advisors also recommend automobile, health, homeowners, personal liability, professional liability and/or malpractice, disability, and long-term-care insurance. Purchasing individual or family insurance coverage is probably one of the most important financial decisions you will make. A great deal of study and advice is needed to choose wisely. A few basic guidelines can safely be applied to most consumers. Beyond these, each individual’s needs are unique and should be carefully assessed by an expert. 1. How much insurance do you need? A good rule of thumb is: Don’t insure yourself against misfortunes you can pay for yourself. Insurance is there to protect you in case of an event with overwhelming expenses. If anything short of a calamity does occur, it will usually cost you less in actual costs than the insurance premiums you would have paid. 2. What kind of policy is best? Broader is better. Purchase insurance that will cover as many misfortunes as possible with a single policy; for example, homeowners insurance that covers not only damage to the house itself but also to its contents. Carefully examine policies that exclude coverage in certain areas, the “policy exclusions.” 3. From whom should I buy? Always buy from a financially strong company. Take the time to shop around for the best prices with the most coverage for your specific situation. You may be able to save money by buying multiple policies from the same agent. PRESS RELEASES National Friends of the Library Week October 15th -21st, 2017 October 15th thru the 21st will be “National Friends of the Library Week”. Locally, the Friends of the Bangor Public Library, are a vibrant and industrious group of volunteers. As a means of garnering funds for the library the Friends conduct the following events each year: two “Used Books Sales” one at the Bee Hive the first week in May and at the Blue Valley Farm Show, two “Brunch with the Authors” featuring local literary artists, The Annual Downtown “Duck Race”, “ Breakfast with Santa” the first Saturday in December, a Fall “Bake Sale”, and “Wine Tasting” event in November. The Friends also produce a Newsletter four times a year. 100% of the proceeds they raise are given to the Bangor library for operating expenses. This year, the Friends, are also initiating a major project to upgrade the children’s reading section. The Friends meet the 4th Thursday @ 7:00 PM and invite anyone who is interested in joining to attend. Associate members are also accepted to help with the fund raising projects. For additional information contact: Karen Brewer @ 484-894-5661. Ginder Greenhouse & Garden Center will hold pumpkin decorating, pumpkin arts and crafts October 8th from 1-2:30 pm. Limited space sign up by Oct. 2nd, 610-588-0222 or gindergreenhouse@gmail.com Octoberfest, Saturday October 21 and Sunday October 22nd at Bangor Memorial Park. For details call Debbie at 610-751-7692 or email at bangorparkboard@gmail.com.

FRIENDS HELPING FRIENDS AT BOSCOV’S

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17TH, 9AM – 11 PM

25% OFF DISCOUNT SHOPPING PASSES ARE AVAILABLE AT T HE

SLATE BELT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR A DONATION OF $5 .

Attend the 3rd Bi-Annual Lehigh Valley Meet the Buy ers Expo A unique opportunity to meet buyers face-to-face an d network with other small

businesses. REGISTER TODAY!

Register online: 2017LVMeetTheBuyers.eventbrite.com Cost: $35 until October 11; $45 thereafter, $50 at the door.

SBCC Officers & Directors One Year Directors Rosemary Albert, Mary Marshall, Jewel Williamson-Burns, Nadine Moyer, Joann Ginder, Chuck Niclaus, Jeff Ott, Adolph Marth Two Year Directors Paul Donovan, Jr., Lucy Flinn, Fred Curcio, Kim Armitage, Steve Hurni, Bryan Gault, Mike Ortoski

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Gift Certificates are available at the SBCC office year round for many of our area businesses!

SBCC Mission Statement: To promote and enhance positive business activity and growth in the Slate Belt region with special emphasis on community involvement. SBCC, 187 Blue Valley Dr., Bangor, PA 18013 610.588.1000 info@slatebeltchamber.org www.slatebeltchamber.org

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY

Jewel Williamson-Burns, CLU, FIC Financial Associate Jewel.williamson-burns@thrivent.com 610-746-0344

Lucy W. Flinn