Leadership TriCounty- October

Posted by Hailey Heimbach on Monday, April 25, 2022

 Leadership TriCounty October SessionFollowing the class team building exercise at Althouse Arboretum, the Leadership Tricounty class met in the classroom on October 15th, 2021. The morning included headshots and a class photo. From there, the class focused on relationship building strategies and team communications leveraging the DISC Method. The DISC Method was developed by John Maxwell, who ...

Read Article »

Comments [0]

Categories: General

Tagged: General, Information, Chamber, Leadership TriCounty


Making a Good First Impression

Posted by Hailey Heimbach on Monday, April 11, 2022

Making a Good First Impression Smile Power  Connecting with others is easier with a smile. If you smile at someone they are hardwired to smile back. A smile opens the door to friendly communication. It’s your best networking asset. Never leave home without it.  Eye Contact Creates Rapport Eye contact is key to making a good first impression, yet many people have a hard time doing this. A ...

Read Article »

Comments [0]

Categories: General

Tagged: General, Information, Chamber, Tips and Tricks


Monthly Piece Published in the Reading Eagle - April

Posted by Jeff Wolfgang on Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Honoring Someone that Embodied the Definition of CommunityA volunteer … I don’t have to share with you what the true dictionary definition of the word is. For most people, when they hear the word, a mental picture appears of a particular person that is the true representation of the word volunteer.Those that are good, the best even, are those volunteers who most of us think of first and because ...

Read Article »

Comments [0]

Categories: General

Tagged: General, Information, Chamber


Five Ways to Fight Networking Nerves

Posted by Hailey Heimbach on Thursday, March 24, 2022

Five Ways to Fight Networking Nerves  You Are Perfectly Normal Susan Cain, author of Quiet, says one third to one half of people fall along the introvert spectrum. Networking is “not their happy place” because introverts prefer fewer stimulating environments. The best strategy for introverts is to find the least noisy place in their room and try to engage in one-on-one conversations.  Avoid ...

Read Article »

Comments [0]

Categories: General

Tagged: General, Information, Chamber, Tips and Tricks


Monthly Piece Published in the Reading Eagle- March

Posted by Jeff Wolfgang on Monday, March 7, 2022

Change is the only constant.  2022 brings more change for the TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce. I had mentioned in a previous article that the Chamber adopted a new Tiers Investment opportunity for our Members to participate in providing them with more control to customize their Membership experience. This new membership structure not only includes the annual payment of membership dues, but ...

Read Article »

Comments [0]

Categories: General

Tagged: General, Information, Chamber


Numbers and Networking

Posted by Hailey Heimbach on Thursday, March 3, 2022

Numbers and Networking   The Power of 7The minimum number of cards to carry at all times is seven. Most functions have tables set for eight, therefore, you'll have a card for everyone at your table. But bring more. Remember, you can never have too many cards, only to few. Good Networking Math: 1 + 1 = 4When sitting at a table of eight or ten put two people between you and your tag teammate. That ...

Read Article »

Comments [0]

Categories: General

Tagged: General, Information, Tips and Tricks


Monthly Piece Published in the Reading Eagle- February

Posted by Jeff Wolfgang on Monday, January 31, 2022

The TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the appointment of five Chamber Members to the Chamber’s Board of Directors. The 5 new Members of the Board are filling unexpired terms of previous board members. After filling the time frame of the unexpired term, each of these individuals will be eligible to have their name on the ballot to begin serving their own three-year ...

Read Article »

Comments [0]

Categories: General

Tagged: General, Information, Chamber


National Chamber of Commerce Day- Meet our team!

Posted by TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, October 19, 2021

They say Chamber professionals are the engine behind the organization. Meet the individuals who are the engine behind the TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce! A small, but mighty, team made up of four individuals. Even though they have different skills and backgrounds, they all share a mutual interest of wanting the best for their members! This is our team.  Meet our team: From left to right: ...

Read Article »

Comments [0]

Categories: General

Tagged: General, Information, Chamber


Monthly Piece Published in the Reading Eagle- October

Posted by Jeff Wolfgang on Monday, September 27, 2021

October is Chamber of Commerce Month in the Commonwealth. Governor Tom Wolf issued the following statement – “Our local chambers of commerce play a critical role in supporting the needs of our vibrant business community and are essential to the commonwealth’s continued economic growth and advancement.” His proclamation also stated - “I commend Pennsylvania’s local chambers of commerce for ...

Read Article »

Comments [0]

Categories: General

Tagged: General, Information, Chamber


TriCounty Leadership Program

Posted by Jeff Wolfgang on Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Last month, the focus of my article was one of our core values – Leadership. I mentioned in that article the Leadership TriCounty Program. The Class of 2022 started their journey in September, and I wanted to recognize this unique and respected program in our community. I also want to introduce the 18 members of the Class of 2022. You can find their names and companies on the next page. Some ...

Read Article »

Comments [0]

Categories: General

Tagged: General, Information, Chamber


Newer 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15