Lower Bucks Chamber of Commerce Hosts November Events

The Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce is holding the following events throughout November:

Sharpen Your Edge
Tuesday, November 1, 2011, 8:00 – 9:15 a.m. @ LBCCC Offices • 409 Hood Boulevard, Fairless Hills, PA 19030
Program: All a Small Business Needs to Know about Computer Security
Precautions every business big or small should take to protect their systems
• Ten Security best practices everyone should follow
• Social networking sites and security risks
• Mobile computing...Is it safe? What can I do to protect myself?
• Security is not a configuration but an ongoing practice
Speakers: Sean Condron (SyncraTec Solutions, Inc.) and Kevin Roddy, (3rd Federal Bank)
Cost: $20 members, $30 non-members
Registration: E-mail chamber@lbccc.org or Fax 215-943-7404. Web site www.lbccc.org

General Membership Meeting and Percolator Program
Thursday, November 10, 2011, 8:00-9:15 a.m. @ Livengrin Foundation, Inc. • 4833 Hulmeville Rd., Bensalem, PA  19020
Speaker: Neil Harner (Inverse Paradox)
Program: Pocket-Sized Marketing: The Importance of Marketing to Mobile Devices
iPhones, iPads, Android, Blackberry, Windows Mobile, Tablets – These are all tech devices which put infinite information at people’s fingertips 24/7 no matter where they are in the world. Computers with wires are a thing of the past. Cellular signals are beginning to overtake the information super highway. Just like years ago when every business needed to have a website; today, every business needs to start marketing on these pocket-sized tools to increase their business.

This program will discuss the growing trend of mobile technologies in our area, what technology is on the rise in the future and most importantly how any small business can best leverage this technology for marketing without a large budget.

Neil Harner is the co-owner of Inverse Paradox, a small web & graphic design studio based in Feasterville. He is also the publisher of Philly Beer Scene magazine, a niche publication dedicated to thr craft beer culture throughout the Philadelphia region. Neil is also a college professor for a web design program instructing Internet Marketing & New Media and Search Engine Optimization classes.
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.

“Energy & Tech Showcase”
Saturday, November 12, 2011 – 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. @ Bucks County Community College – Lower Campus. This event is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
Special thanks to our present sponsors: Bucks County Community College–Lower Bucks Campus; Bucks County Courier Times, 3^rdFederal Bank, Angelmark Associates, Inc., Comcast Business Class, Thomas G. Wells Construction, LLC
See the event flyer for info.
Contact Susan at sharkins@lbccc.org to reserve a table.

Business Card Exchange – A marketing visibility opportunity!
Wednesday, November 16, 2011, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. @ The Bucks County Expo & Conference Center @  
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.

Marcellus Shale Forum - Presented by the PA Chamber of Business and Industry
Friday, November 18, 2011, 8:00—10:00 a.m. @ Bucks County Technical High School • 610 Wistar Rd. • Fairless Hills, PA 19030
Program: This presentation will focus on the facts regarding Marcellus Shale drilling and the industry’s impact on Pennsylvania. The panel will feature speakers from environmental associations, business organizations that are working with the industry and officials from the Department of Environmental Protection, as well as industry representatives who work in exploration and production. 
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 – Alternative Funding-Show Me the Money
Tuesday, November 29, 8:30–10:30 a.m. @ LBCCC Offices • 409 Hood Boulevard • Fairless Hills, PA 19030
Program: Alternative Funding-Show Me the Money
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.