Lower Bucks Chamber Hosts September Events

The Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce is holding the following events through September:

General Membership Meeting and Percolator Program
Thursday, September 8, 2011, 8:00-9:15 a.m. @ Wood River Village
3200 Bensalem Blvd., Bensalem, PA  19020
Sponsor: CBDI, Inc.
Program: Public Transportation in Our Region
Speakers: Joseph M. Casey, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority and Bill Rickett, TMA Bucks
Joseph M. Casey, CPA, General Manager, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, has been with SEPTA for 29 years and is committed to focusing the organization on delivering quality service to customers and the region through a comprehensive program of route enhancements, new vehicles and facilities, and initiatives focusing on environmental responsibility. Mr. Casey will address recent improvements, the Governor’s transportation funding commission, how SEPTA can help the Business Community support the increase of mass transit available and schedules in the area.   

Bill Rickett, Executive Director, TMA Bucks, and Chamber Board Member, will give a brief overview of TMA’s role and what’s happening in Lower Bucks County.
Cost: Free with advanced registration
Registration: E-mail chamber@lbccc.org or Fax 215-943-7404.  Web site www.lbccc.org.  If making a reservation by e-mail, don't forget to submit your name and company.

Business Card Exchange – A marketing visibility opportunity
Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. @ Sam’s Club
1717 E. Lincoln Hwy. • Langhorne, PA  19047
Cost: Free with advanced registration
Registration: E-mail chamber@lbccc.org or Fax 215-943-7404.  Web site www.lbccc.org.   If making a reservation by e-mail, don't forget to submit your name and company.

Business Development Workshop – A Business Case for Successful Energy Projects
Wednesday, September 21, 8:30–10:30 a.m. @ LBCCC Offices
409 Hood Boulevard • Fairless Hills, PA 19030
Program: A Business Case for Successful Energy Projects
To get Bucks County businesses to go green and pursue energy efficiency projects, David E. Welsh, Director, Smart Energy Initiative Advisory Services, will discuss the development of an energy project, the feasibility analysis, technical specifications, government rebates and incentives, and the PA SREC (Solar Renewable Energy Credits) program. The Smart Energy Initiative offers comprehensive energy strategy consulting services to help businesses reduce energy consumption, costs, and environmental impact.

Joining Mr. Welsh will be Chuck Evans, Managing Director, South Eastern Economic Development Company of PA (SEEDCOPA).  Mr. Evans will present financing options, including SBA financing and the new EnergyWorks loan program available to businesses. SEEDCO PA is a 25-year-old Certified Development Company offering the SBA 504 Loan and support for government guaranteed lending programs.
Cost: Free with advanced registration
Sponsor: Fulton Bank
Contact: Sonia Smith, County of Bucks 215-345-3839
Registration: E-mail chamber@lbccc.org or fax 215-943-7404.  Web site www.lbccc.org.

Energy and Tech Showcase
Saturday, September 24, 2011 – 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ BucksCounty Community College - Lower Bucks Campus
1304 Veterans Highway (Formerly New Rodgers Road), Bristol, PA 19007
An event you won’t want to miss – Open to the public – Free Admission!
Sponsor opportunities and exhibit tables are available by calling 215-943-7400 or e-mailing info@lbccc.org
Sponsors: Bucks County Community College–Lower Bucks Campus;Bucks County Courier Times, 3^rd Federal Bank, Angelmark Associates, Inc., Comcast Business Class, Thomas G. Wells Construction, LLC