Yearly Archives: 2021
Posted on Wednesday, December 1, 2021
By:
Eileen Dautrich
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General
Thank you MVPs! A mission is a “strongly felt aim, ambition, or calling.”A vision is an “inspirational statement of an idealistic emotional future of a company or group.”The mission of the TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce is “leveraging the power of membership to provide valued membership services and proactive leadership for the tri-county region.”The...
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Posted on Monday, November 1, 2021
By:
Eileen Dautrich
Categories:
General
Be the Bridge “Be the Bridge – Problems become opportunities when the right people join together.” November 1 marks eleven years that I have served as the President of the TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce. I looked up the traditional gift for an eleventh anniversary. The traditional gift is steel as it represents a symbol of strong bonds you share with your...
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Posted on Tuesday, October 19, 2021
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TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce
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General
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...
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Posted on Monday, September 27, 2021
By:
Eileen Dautrich
Categories:
General
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...
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Posted on Wednesday, September 15, 2021
By:
Eileen Dautrich
Categories:
General
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...
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Posted on Friday, July 23, 2021
By:
Eileen Dautrich
Categories:
General
The month of July means a change in leadership for our organization. Leadership is our third value for our board of directors and staff to guide the work of our organization.
Leadership has gotten us through the last 16 months. I have worked for this organization for the last 22 years, and in those 22 years I never could have imagined that I would be working through the experiences...
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Posted on Friday, June 11, 2021
By:
Eileen Dautrich
Categories:
General
Last month my article reviewed the “integrity” of our organization – one of our core values. This month I want to talk about Value #2 – Progress.
Progress is defined as “gradual betterment” and is a trait that without working toward it, our organization would cease to exist.
We recognize the value of progress and even focus two of...
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Posted on Tuesday, April 27, 2021
By:
Eileen Dautrich
Categories:
General
The TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and staff recently adopted three core values that we are using to define our organization, how we interact with our Members, and in designing the programs and services we have for our Members.The 3 values are actually the same as the 3 words listed on an old membership plate from the former Pottstown Chamber of Commerce.The first value is...
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Posted on Thursday, April 1, 2021
By:
TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce
Categories:
General
Tammy Dahms, Director of Corporate Sales & Sponsorships for Santander Arena and Reading Royals, shares - “I am blown away by the genuine connections I’ve made through REACH. The women I’ve met through this group have inspired me in many ways but have also supported me – in my personal life, my volunteer life, and my professional life. Working in a male-dominated...
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Posted on Thursday, April 1, 2021
By:
Eileen Dautrich
Categories:
General
Here’s to growing in 2021!
One month into a New Year and a year of opportunities for our Members! A few items I wanted to share with you:
A huge thank you to Rich Graver, Chief Lending Officer, Victory Bank, who served as our Immediate Past Chairman of the Board. Rich officially completed his many years of service on the executive committee and board of directors at the end of...
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