Chamber Chat

Pottstown and Phoenixville residents, Have you ever tuned into 98.5 FM during your drives? If you have, you've likely heard a mix of classics from the decades and the voice of John Ralston, Chief Marketing Officer of WXPM Radio 98.5 FM. John brought his on-air personality to the June 7 episode of TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce's Chamber Chat from to tell us all about the radio station, their c...

In the 2019 Pottstown Hospital Community Health Needs Assessment, one of the top identified health needs was increased access to healthcare for the homeless population. Pottstown Hospital - Tower Health jumped into action to address this need, launching its new Street Medicine program, which works to provide primary and urgent care to the homeless population of Pottstown. On this episode of Chambe...

Prenuptial agreements can be a daunting subject - but it's crucial to know and understand just how important they are. Liz Billies, Family Law Attorney of Dischell Bartle Dooley Law Offices , joins us on Chamber Chat to share the basics of prenuptial agreements, why they're especially important for business owners, and the important role a lawyer plays in writing an agreement. Learn more about Cha...

Despite a challenging 2020, Pottstown has a very bright future ahead. Peggy Lee-Clark, Executive Director of Pottstown Area Industrial Development (PAID), Inc., walks the audience through PAID's recently-released 2020 Annual Report that primarily highlights the resilience of the Pottstown business community in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. She also shares some exciting upcoming projects and w...

Kristi Gage shares the history of the woman-owned and family-owned business Gage Personnel , how COVID-19 has impacted their industry, and how they help effectively match employers and job seekers. Connect with Kristi Learn more about Chamber Chat TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce (TCACC), the tri-county region's business advocate since 1927, is a membership-based organization serving businesses...

Human resources goes far beyond payroll and employee benefits. Kim Mack of HR Intended tells us just how important it is for businesses to have their human resources properly managed, from employees and payroll to legal matters and more. Kim also shares what small businesses have learned about the management of their businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how she helps businesses adapt and s...

Jessica Zeigler-Cihlar, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, NCARB joins us on Chamber Chat to share how her passion for architecture was sparked, her extensive experience in architecture and preservation, and what led her to become Founder and Principal Architect of Village Architecture & Preservation. Jessica is passionate about helping her clients identify long-term goals for building use and providing creat...

Terese Brittingham, Broker & Owner of Keller Williams Realty Group - Brittingham McCouch Sales Team, joins us on Chamber Chat to share what makes her team the #1 realty group in western Montgomery County. At the end of the episode, Terese also shares an important message about the current state of the real estate market and historically low interest rates. If you're looking to buy or sell your...

Jenna Armato thrives on helping others reach their full potential and grow within their personal and professional lives. We chatted with Jenna to hear about her journey to becoming a Growth & Success Coach and how she empowers and inspires others to overcome challenges and grow in all areas of their life. We also got a sneak peak of the Leadership Game, a tool that Jenna uses to help individua...

"All things are possible if you believe" is Coach Adrean Turner's motto that drives everything she does. Adrean is an author, leadership coach, speaker, professional development trainer and business consultant who left a corporate career to pursue her passion of supporting others to become their best selves and live a life of fulfillment and purpose. Adrean shares how she discovered her purpose an...

Carina Hatfield is the proud third-generation owner of Weigner Insurance & Financial Services , her family's business since 1953. Carina joins us to share how she went from being a massage therapist to owning the family business and how Weigner's family-oriented spirit gives clients an exceptional experience. We also chat with Carina about her involvement in REACH: Empowering and Connecting Wo...

After years of working for other people and corporations, Kristen Sirbak decided to pursue her passion and take ownership of Beverly's Pastry Shop , Pottstown's local bakery for over 40 years. She shares her amazing story and how she and her team embrace the community around them and spread positivity. Kristen is all about women empowerment, and she also shares her Downtown Lady Bosses initiative,...

Tessi Melchior, Executive Director of Foundation for Boyertown Education , joins us on Chamber Chat to talk about the Foundation's initiatives for enriching the educational experience of Boyertown Area School District Students. Tessi is joined by Foundation Board Members Greg Herb and Nicole Manley. Connect with Tessi Connect with Greg Connect with Nicole Learn more about Chamber Chat TriCounty Ar...

Eric C. Frey, Esq. of Dischell Bartle Dooley Law Offices shares his career in law and how the firm works with their clients.   Eric's work focuses on real estate, corporate, banking and municipal law. He represents clients throughout all stages of the real estate sales process including the drafting of sales and purchase agreements, guidance through the loan process, and representation a...

Heather Chandler, President of Sealstrip Corporation, shares with us why Sealstrip Corporation has been consecutively recognized as one of Pennsylvania's Best Places to Work for the past 11 years, and how you can join the amazing team! They are hiring for multiple manufacturing roles, both full-time. Click here for more information on Sealstrip's current openings. Learn more about Sealstrip Corpor...

If you're a Chamber Chat fan, you might already know a little bit about our host Bill Vitiello of The Victory Bank. In this episode, we did things a little differently and had Bill as our guest! Learn more about Bill, what he sees in the future for Chamber Chat, and more. Thank you to Drew of Delicious Marketing, who helps us with all of the behind-the-scenes aspects of Chamber Chat, for interview...

Peggy Lee-Clark, Executive Director of Pottstown Area Industrial Development (PAID), Inc., shares some of PAID's current initiatives and areas of focus for ongoing economic development and revitalization of Pottstown. Connect with Peggy Learn more about PAID Learn more about Chamber Chat TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce (TCACC), the tri-county region's business advocate since 1927, is a membersh...

Bruce Baldwin has over 30 years of expertise in civil and corporate litigation and corporate and business representation with Wolf, Baldwin and Associates, P.C. and shares with us his journey in law. Connect with Bruce Learn more about Wolf, Baldwin & Associates, P.C. Learn more about Chamber Chat TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce (TCACC), the tri-county region's business advocate since 1927,...

Connor McCormick, Doctor of Chiropractic at McCormick Chiropractic , shares some valuable tips on how to maintain good, healthy posture at work! If your job requires you to sit for long periods of time and you spend a lot of time on a computer or mobile device, you may notice the occasional back or neck pain. Sitting at a desk doesn't have to be uncomfortable - a few small shifts in your posture c...

Brian Pickell, CEO and Co-Founder of KPInterface, tells us all about what this multi-service technology company can do for your business. Managing technology can be stressful and time-consuming - KPInterface is here to help you with that so you can have more time to focus on other components of your business. Connect with Brian Learn more about KPInterface Learn more about Chamber Chat TriCounty A...

Kim Kostival and Rose-Ann Klementisz take us on a tour of Arcadia at Limerick Pointe , a new senior living community with a strong family foundation and faith-based living.  Connect with Kim Connect with Rose Learn more about Chamber Chat TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce (TCACC), the tri-county region's business advocate since 1927, is a membership-based organization serving businesses in s...

Richard Newell, CEO and Dr. Richard McLaughlin of Pottstown Hospital - Tower Health share important recent updates on COVID-19 and the current wave, and important tips for staying safe and healthy.   Learn more about Pottstown Hospital - Tower Health Learn more about Chamber Chat TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce (TCACC), the tri-county region's business advocate since 1927, is a membership-...

Dave Czarnecki, President of CzarStar Security, joined us on Chamber Chat Live to share some of CzarStar Security's history and discuss the many services and advanced technology they offer to help businesses and homeowners feel safe and secure. Connect with Dave Learn more about CzarStar Security

Amy Styer Tahtabrounian, founder of StyerGroup, shares with us the story of her company and its family roots and her professional journey into architecture and interior design. We also learned that she has a consignment shop called Amy's Attic! Connect with Amy Learn more about StyerGroup

Drew Griffin, co-founder of Delicious Marketing, is the guy you can go to if you need some "delicious" marketing hacks! Check out this Chamber Chat for some awesome tips and resources you can implement into your business's marketing strategy. Connect with Drew Learn more about Delicious Marketing