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In This Issue Calendar of Events…………...………………………...…Pg. 2 Women in Business……..…………………….…….........Pg. 2 Members in the News………….....………………….…..Pg. 3 New Members………………..….…………………….……Pg. 9 Business Card Exchange………………………….........Pg. 10 Monthly Breakfast…………….……………………........Pg. 10 Restaurant of the Month…………….……………........Pg. 10

Held at the Women in Business Luncheon, the Save Our Planet Awards spotlighted local individuals and busi-nesses striving to achieve a greener tomorrow for our community. On April 13, 2010 the Environmental Committee of the Greater Pocono Chamber of Commerce held the annual Save Our Planet Awards during the Women in Business Luncheon for the Chamber. The Save Our Planet Awards

recognizes the greatest achievements by both individuals and businesses impacting a greener present and future for the Pocono community. “The Save Our Planet award nominations is such an in-spiring process,” explains Ann Pilcher, Chair of the Envi-ronmental Committee for the Greater Pocono Chamber of Commerce. “Our local community has an amazing number of “green” community and business leaders. Their example can guide all of us in ways to better pro-tect and embrace our environment.” This year’s winners are a true cross-section of business and thought leaders – everyone from individual commu-nity volunteers, corporations, business advocates and not-for-profits are represented. The 2009 winners of the Save Our Planet Awards were: Government Category – Chestnut Hill Township for their designation of an official mapping system to desig-

nate valuable lands for open space initiatives and raising millions of dollars for land preservation efforts. Individual Category – Barbara Smith for her long term volunteer commitment to protecting water quality in both her local watershed and through-out the state. Cont’d on page 2

The Environmental Committee of the Greater Pocono Chamber of Commerce Celebrates The Green Initiatives of Local Companies at their

Save Our Planet Award winners, (front row) sponsors, and members of the Environmental Committee

Photo courtesy of VIP Studios

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GPCC

Mission Statement

Act as A Unified Voice of Business Dedicated to the Prosperity of all

Commerce Leading to the Enhancement of

the Quality of Life in our region and surrounding areas.

May 2010

Calendar of Events May 5………… .......New Member Orientation 8:30 a.m. – GPCC May 6………...........Quality of Life Committee 10:00 a.m. – GPCC May 7………...........Government Affairs Committee 8:00 a.m. – Smithfield Township Building May 10…………......Education Committee

Noon. – JR’s Grille - E. Stroudsburg

May 10………...…..Membership Appreciation 6:00 p.m. – Gypsies at Mt. Airy - Mt. Pocono May 11………...…..Economic Development/Transportation Committee 8 :00 a.m. – GPCC May 11……….........Women in Business Luncheon Noon – Meadowbrook Inn & Restaurant - Analomink May 12….………....West End Committee 8:00 a.m. – Western Pocono Community Library - Brodheadsville May 14……………...Leadership Pocono 8:00 a.m. – GPCC May 17…................Energy Committee 8:30 a.m. – GPCC May 18……………..Women in Business Steering Committee 9:00 a.m. – GPCC May 18…………..…Business Development Committee

8:00 a.m. – GPCC May 19……….........HR Committee 8:00 a.m. – GPCC May 24 ………........Finance Committee 8:00 a.m. – GPCC May 24 ………........Executive Committee 8:30 a.m. – GPCC May 25………...…..Board of Directors 11:00 a.m. – Terraview at Stroudsmoor Country Inn May 25 ………........Youth Appreciation Day Luncheon Noon – Terraview at Stroudsmoor Country Inn May 28 ………........Environmental Committee 8:00 a.m. – Location to be announced

cont’d from front cover Honorable Mention – Individual Category – Robert Robinson of Great Wolf Lodge for his endur-ing commitment to facility-wide recycling efforts far exceeding the scope of his job. Institution Category – Pocono Medical Center for their wide reaching environmental efforts throughout all depart-ments in their organization. Non-Profit/Volunteer Category – Rotary Club of the Smithfields for their ceaseless community involvement in areas of going greener. Business Category – Monroe County Transit Pocono Pony for their 2009 “Go Green Ride Transit” Poster Con-test Campaign. Travel and Tourism – Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort for the newly opened Gem and Keystone Restaurant featuring local, sustainable food sources and locally crafted beer from regional ingredients.

Mark Lichty Award – Ken Brown for more than 30 years of service in local municipalities on a wide range of envi-ronmental issues, among them the East Stroudsburg Waste Water Treatment Plant, management of the Brod-head Creek Regional Authority, and the “Dr. Waters” edu-cational outreach program.

Women in Business The April Women in Business luncheon, which was held at Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort, featured the annual Save Our Planet Awards presentation. Each year, the Environ-mental Committee recognizes individuals and companies that have shown outstanding or innovative environmental contributions in our area. (See story on front cover).

We would like to thank our sponsors Maser Consulting and Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. We would also like to thank Blossom Studios for the beautiful trophies that they created for this event.

The May luncheon will be held at Meadowbrook Inn & Restaurant in Analomink. The featured topic will be “How to Prepare Yourself for the Employment Search” - Part 1, presented by Debi Cope & Associates Employ-ment Agency, and sponsored by Dunkelberger’s For Women.

For more information on upcoming WIB lunches, to donate a door prize, or to sponsor a luncheon, please contact Miriam Conway at 570.421.4433.

Members in the News Sister Vincentia Dorsey, Program Director of Catholic Social Services of Monroe County, joined volunteers for the United Way Day of Caring on Thursday, April 22 at the CSS office, 411 Main Street, Stroudsburg. Those pre-sent were Joyce Snadecky, from Sanofi Pasteur; Sister

V i n c e nt i a D o r s e y ; F r a n M a u r o , from Sanofi P a s t e u r ; and Nitza J. Desire, from Man-power and the CSS A d v i s o r y Board. The group gath-ered to sort

clothing and supplies for the CSS Baby Pantry, a segment of the Alternative Choices Program of Catholic Social Ser-vices of Monroe County.

May 15 Fundraiser for Catholic Social Services. Tickets for the upcoming May 15 concert fundraiser for Catholic Social Services are on sale at the Sherman Theater, 524 Main Street, Stroudsburg. In two price ranges, $20 and $30, tickets can be purchased at the Sherman Theater box office on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and also before the 7:30 p.m. concert on May 15.

The concert will feature The Movin’ Out Band with Wade Preston performing the music of Billy Joel. All proceeds from this 2nd annual benefit concert will support programs offered by Catholic Social Services for all people of Monroe County. For tickets, call the Sherman Theater at 570-420-2808 or email at www.shermantheater.com.

Silver Arrow Gallery in Tannersville is pleased to an-nounce the schedule of visiting artists for the month of May. Each artist will present a free demonstration of their craft at the gallery with either a special sale or free draw-ing for visitors.

Joan Sayer, painter, from Saylorsburg will demonstrate her techniques on Saturday, May 8 from 12 to 3 p.m. Joan works in a variety of medium from watercolors to photog-raphy. Her work is inspired by her wide range of travels and includes Native American paintings, landscapes, still life and humor. While in the gallery be sure to see her watercolor entitled Snail’s End to bring a smile to your day. Joan will be offering a free drawing for one of her prints to anyone attending the program.

On Saturday May 15, Jone Bush, potter from Henryville will throw pottery from 1 to 5 p.m. Jone’s work is usable art microwave and dishwasher safe. Each piece is hand-crafted in one of several popular themes. MOM”S LACE

are dishes impressed with a piece of her mother’s crochet lace to create unique accent dishes from fish plates to bowls and more. Carved Tree Vessels are pots decorated with windblown trees . Bears and butterflies decorate other pieces. Jone will offer a free drawing for one of her unique pieces to all who attend the program.

Local jeweler, Helen Kopec, from Swoyersville will be at the Gallery Saturday May 22 from 12 to 3 p.m. Helen works with a variety of gemstones, silver, copper and gold to create fun and unique pieces of jewelry. She recycles old stones into new fun and affordable pieces. Helen makes necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings.

All of these free events will take place at Silver Arrow Gal-lery on Rt 611 DePue Plaza Tannersville. For further in-formation call 570-619-0461.

Silver Arrow Gallery of Tannersville is pleased to an-nounce the addition of 5 new local artists to the gal-lery. Susan Marie David, custom jeweler, creates one of a kind pieces set in gold or silver. She uses gemstones from antique jewelry as well as crystal and glass pieces. “I guarantee my jewelry creations, I stand behind the work-manship of my jewelry.” Edward Fray, artist, is exhibiting watercolors, engravings and prints. His favorite themes are landscapes, seascapes and pet portraits. He will take orders for custom pet portraits. Moon Kim, crafter, offers work in several media with a religious theme. She has coffee mugs, cards and crafted ornaments in the gal-lery. Karyn Michonski, photographer works with nature photographs to create inspirational cards and farmable art for your home or office. All of her pictures are taken in Pennsylvania.

Jack Jones, woodcrafter from Nazareth, recycles old wood into beautiful unique birdhouse a must for every home owner. Much of the recycled wood is 50 to 100 years old coming from old barns, sheds, fencing, furniture and house moldings. The woods used in construction include Ameri-can Chestnut from a 1700’s barn, cherry, mahogany and oak. The weathered or distressed wood with their varia-tions of grain, knots and wear give each product its unique look. The houses are designed for Wrens, English Spar-row, Chickadee, Nuthatch, Tufted Titmouse, House Finch and Goldfinch. All houses are constructed with removable clean out panels and ventilation holes. Jack will be the featured artist at the gallery on Saturday May 1 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. At this time he will talk about the woods he uses and the special features of the birdhouses.

These new artists join our current local artists: Jone Bush, potter, who presents microwave and dishwasher safe useable, original art. Her pottery, using her mother’s lace patterns, is found in bowels, plates, vases, mugs and dishes. Barbara Case, photographer, is showing land-scapes and animal framed art to enhance your home or office. Helen Kopec, jeweler, presents unique necklaces, earrings and bracelets in copper, silver and gold. Using wire wrapping and a variety of gemstones, Helen creates art to be worn.

Joseph Michonski, custom designed furniture includes wine racks, end tables, magazine racks, benches, tables

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and more. All of his furniture is handmade from top qual-ity hardwoods designed to the customer’s specifica-tions. Joan Sayer, watercolor painter and photographer, depicts landscapes, wildlife, Native Americans and more in her art. She offers both framed original art and prints. Pat Transue combines photography and jewelry making to create both wearable art and art for your home. Her photographs are manipulated to create ab-stract art from everyday pictures and then put into frames or on trivets. Using recycled glass and silver she takes this same art and creates pins and necklaces.

For more information call the gallery at 570-619-0461. The gallery is located on RT 611 DePue Plaza Tan-nersville and is open seven days a week.

The Shawnee Playhouse presents a great line-up of shows for May 2010:

DR. COOK’S GARDEN April 30-May 9, 2010 All is not as it seems when an idyllic community with a sinister secret must pay the price of perfection. A diaboli-cal melodrama from thrill-master Ira Levin. Presented by Center Stage Players. DR. COOK’S GARDEN tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and students. 8:00 pm Apr 30, May 1, 7, 8, 2:00 pm May 2, 9. If this show was a movie it would likely be rated PG for scary subject matter.

POCONO SKIES ELECTRO MUSIC FESTIVAL May 15-16, 2010 One of the nation's premiere events for new electronic mu-sic! Two full days of concerts by musicians from around the country, with state-of-the-art visuals for a stunning multi-media experience. Innovation, collaboration, and experimentation in a broad spectrum of musical styles guaranteed to be creative and original. Presented by Po-cono Skies. http://www.poconoskies.com Tickets for the POCONO SKIES ELECTRO MUSIC FESTIVAL are $15 one day, $20 two days. Performances: May 15 at 1:00-5:30 pm and 7:00-11:00 pm May 16 at 1:00-5:30 pm and 7:00-11:00 pm

MANHATTAN CASANOVA

May 21-30, 2010 Zany screwball comedy targets the wacky dynamics of con-temporary sexual politics. Sparks fly when an incurable womanizer meets an off-balance psychiatrist who’s just as commitment-phobic as he is. Smart, hip, and laugh-out-loud funny. Presented by Worthington Players. MAN-HATTAN CASANOVA tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for seniors, $10 for children. 8:00 pm May 21, 22, 28, 29, 2:00 pm May 23, 30. If this show was a movie it would likely be rated R for adult situations.

For tickets, showtimes, and more information please con-tact the Shawnee Playhouse Box Office at 570-421-5093 or visit www.TheShawneePlayhouse.com.

POCONO RACEWAY & DESTINATION POCONO COUNT DOWN TO 2010 NASCAR Fan Buses Take Driv-

ers And Their Vehicles—Off the Roads on Race Weekends. To help reduce the environmental impact created by the thousands of NASCAR fans that travel in for the Pocono 500 and Pennsylvania 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series each summer, Pocono Raceway is thinking “green” again this year by encouraging race fans to park their cars and ride in on special buses. By participating in this program, fans can reduce the effect of their presence on local road-ways and enjoy a safer travel option.

The buses are available to all fans, local residents and visi-tors alike. A quick arrival at the track is ensured by spe-cially-designated bus lanes and the help of Sheriff’s de-partment escorts. As a special treat for using this service, the arrival concludes with a lap around “The Tricky Trian-gle.”

Race fans can park and ride from one of the following loca-tions: Wilkes-Barre, Montage Mountain, Downtown Scran-ton, Delaware Water Gap, Mount Pocono, Tannersville, Milford, Greentown/Hawley, Hazleton and White Haven. Seats are available at $29.99 per rider locally, and $69.99 from New York City.

Pocono Raceway is encouraging fans to contact Destination Pocono for their complete race planning. Area hotels are also partnering with Destination Pocono by offering pack-ages that include rooms, race tickets, upgrades and bus seats. This means that fans can receive complete, one-stop race planning service when gearing up for summer’s race season. Booking is now available for race packages as well as the bus service. For more information or to make reser-v a t i o n s , p l e a s e c h e c k o n l i n e a t www.DestinationPocono.com or call toll-free number at 888-629-8050.

The Inn at Pocono Manor’s has announced a Mother’s Day Celebration designed to make every mom feel excep-tional on her special day. On Sunday, May 9th, the historic Inn is hosting a sumptuous “Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch at the Manor.”

At Mother’s Day Brunch, all mom’s favorites will be pro-vided, including favorite breakfast selections, an omelet and carving station, a savory soup & salad bar featuring farmer’s market-fresh ingredients, a generous selection of delicious entrees, and decadent desserts to finish. Unlim-ited mimosas and Bloody Marys will add to Mom’s celebra-tion. Even the children will be happy knowing the Inn will offer a Kids Buffet designed just for them.

The Inn at Pocono Manor’s Mother’s Day Brunch is $26.95 for adults, $19.95 for seniors. The Brunch is just $12.95 for kids 5-12. Children 4 and under are complimentary. Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch seatings are from 11 am – 4 pm.

For those families who want to treat mom to brunch and a night at the resort, The Inn at Pocono Manor is providing its Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch Overnight Package for families of up to four members. The Mother's Day Brunch overnight package is $216, and includes the cham-

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pagne brunch, guestroom accommodations, countless re-sort activities, as well as all taxes and gratuities.

The historic and romantic Inn at Pocono Manor, which opened in 1902, is the longest continuously operating re-sort in the Poconos and one of the oldest in North America. The Inn’s Exchange at Pocono Manor Restaurant wel-comes guests for dinner each evening. The Old Lamp-lighter Lounge serves specialty beverages and pub fare throughout the day. The Laurel Spa offers state-of-the-art treatments designed to enhance guests’ healthy lifestyles and sense of well being.

For Mother’s Day Brunch and Guestroom reservations at The Inn at Pocono Manor, contact 800-233-8150 / 570-839-7111, or visit www.poconomanor.com.

Northampton Community College and the Pocono Mountain Arts Council (PMAC) will hold its first an-nual arts celebration, “Social Justice,” on Saturday, May 8, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Monroe Campus in Tanners-ville. The event will feature works from local artists as well as NCC students, faculty and staff.

In addition to the art exhibit, PMAC artists Jen La Rosa, Lauren Livingston, Nancy Pitcher and Mariana Ruso will give art demonstrations throughout the day. There will be a “meet the artist” reception from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

Admission to the event is free, but donations of canned food for a local charity or monetary donations to start a NCC-PMAC art scholarship will be accepted.

For more information, call Beatriz Villar at 570-619-3302 or email bvillar@northampton.edu.

MetroAction encourages businesses to put marketing to work with its Marketing Mastery program. The four-week program treats marketing as an integrated system. At the core of the system are strategies that any business, regard-less of size, can use to produce major returns. Topics in-clude: packaging your business; creating marketing mate-rials; attracting clients; marketing budgets; and develop-ing a marketing plan. Marketing Mastery runs Thursdays, May 6 – May 27, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at MetroAction, 222 Mulberry Street, Scranton. Cost is $99 per person and includes all course materials. Seats fill quickly! Pre-registration is required by calling (570) 341-0270 or visit-ing www.MetroAction.org.

MetroAction is a non-profit community development or-ganization dedicated to providing small business financ-ing, counseling, training and recognition throughout eight counties in northeastern Pennsylvania, including, Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne and Wyoming.

MetroAction contributes to the economic development of the region by providing loans and counseling to small busi-nesses that do not have access to traditional sources of

credit. MetroAction’s clients range from child care provid-ers to restaurants and retail businesses to manufacturers and agricultural businesses. These entrepreneurs have transformed capital into local economic development, posi-tive community change, jobs and self-sufficiency. For more information, visit www.MetroAction.org.

Entries now being accepted for the 5th Annual Bizzy Awards. The 5th Annual Bizzy Awards competition is ac-cepting entries from area businesses in 12 categories. And this year, businesses can enter online at BizzyAwards.com where you can submit your entry and supporting materi-als.

The Bizzy Awards is an academy awards-style contest fea-turing business against business. It is a fundraising event with proceeds going to the small business resource center at the Greater Pocono Chamber of Commerce in Strouds-burg.

“This is fun and friendly competition between businesses here in the Poconos”, says George Roberts, executive pro-ducer of the Bizzy Awards TV Broadcast. “There are guide-lines for each category and they can be found online.”

Entry forms are now available and the deadline to enter is May 28th. The chamber membership will receive a ballot to vote on all entries in July. Five nominees will be chosen for each category and announced in August.

Winners will be announced at a special TELEVISED red-carpet black-tie awards banquet to be held September 30th at the Inn at Pocono Manor.

This year, each winning business will receive a specially-designed 5th anniversary commemorative crystal Bizzy Award.

To enter, go to www.BizzyAwards.com or contact the Greater Pocono Chamber of Commerce at 570-421-4433.

The Eastburg Community Alli-ance (ECA) is pleased to announce its new Downtown Manager, Cheryl Hayne. Hayne is educated in Urban Planning and Public Policy at the Doctor-ate level . She has earned two Masters Degrees; one in Com-munity Services Ad-

ministration and the second in Law and Policy. Cheryl has worked in Urban Planning and Community Development for the past five years researching, educating and consult-ing communities on economic renewal strategies. She also specializes in local community development and has worked extensively with Main Street programs, Business

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Investment Districts and Urban Enterprise Zones as mechanisms for social and economic growth. She was most recently engaged in Asbury Park, NJs oceanfront redevel-opment. In addition, Cheryl founded and presides over Crayons for Kids, Inc., a non-profit charity, providing art and education supplies to children in need.

We are confident that Cheryl will bring the passion, exper-tise, experience, and energy this position requires enhanc-ing Eastburgs Main Street program, says Marynell Strunk, president of ECA Board of Directors.

Eastburg Community Alliance is also very excited to an-nounce the addition of a new Business Development Con-sultant, Mike Kijewski,. He has extensive experience with business start-up and small business management. Ki-jewski currently owns Arrival Boardshop on Main Street in Stroudsburg and manages his family’s business, KCs Pub on West Main Street, also in Stroudsburg. Mike has been a long time Pocono resident and has been civically engaged in East Stroudsburg. While utilizing his own vast wholesale and retail sales experience, he will be helping Eastburgs downtown attract new clientele through hosting business workshops. Topics included will be target market-ing, social networking, retail merchandising, and other requested subjects.

“I am extremely excited to be part of the ECA organization and looks forward to meeting downtown business leaders soon”, says Kijewski. Eastburgs Downtown Manager, Henry Pyatt, has resigned to accept a position at the New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC) in Philadelphia.

For additional information on ECA, volunteer opportuni-t ies , and upcoming events, p lease visit www.eastburgallliance.com.

Ray Price Stroud Ford Lincoln Mercury and Stroudsburg High School Team up for a Unique Fund-raising Opportunity, “DRIVE ONE 4UR SCHOOL.” The community of Stroudsburg will have the opportunity to earn money for Stroudsburg Field Hockey and Baseball Booster Clubs by simply test-driving a new Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle at Stroudsburg High School on Satur-day, May 8, 2010 from 9am to 4pm. For every person who takes a Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle for a spin during the Drive One 4 UR School event, Ford Motor Company and Ray Price will donate $20 to Stroudsburg Field Hockey and Baseball Booster Clubs. In total, as much as $6,000 could be raised for the school organizations. The booster clubs will also host a car wash and bake sale dur-ing the test drive event. The Drive One 4 UR School pro-gram not only provides an opportunity to generate funding for school activities, it also presents a great chance to check out Ford Lincoln Mercury’s exciting new cars and features.

Each test-drive will last approximately 5 minutes. Partici-pants must be 18 or older and have a valid driver’s license. Limit one test drive per household. There is no cost to

participate. Ray Price and Ford Motor Company will make the donation on behalf of the test drive participant. This will be a rain or shine event.

Since the start of the program in 2007, Ford’s Drive One 4 UR School program has raised more than $2.3 million for close to 700 high schools across the country, helping to fund extracurricular and sporting activities. Stroudsburg High School is located on West Main Street in Strouds-burg.

Ray Price has three locations: Ray Price Stroud Ford Lin-coln Mercury, Rt. 611, Stroudsburg; Ray Price Honda Mazda Volvo, Rt. 447, East Stroudsburg; and Ray Price Mount Pocono Ford Suzuki Chevrolet, Rt. 940, Mt. Pocono. All Ray Price dealership sales departments are open Mon-day through Friday from 8:30am to 8pm and Saturday from 8:30am to 4pm. Visit www.raypricecars.com for more information.

Dr. Kim Filipkowski of AlignLife the Center for Natural Health con-tinues her mission to empower the community to take back their health through her m o n t h l y

wellness workshops held at Muscles Inc. gym on Main Street in Stroudsburg. Her informative workshops are held at her expense for one hour every month So far she has tackled the issues of body acidity, fatigue, stress relief and energizing your life. The workshops are interactive and informative. Her next workshop on Allergies and Asthma will be held Thursday May 13th at 6:45 pm. Again it is FREE and open to the public. Future workshops will address Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, ADD/ADHD, Diabetes and more. For more information go to www.alignlife.com or call 570-476-5577 to reserve your seat to the next work-shop. Call now to get on the way to wellness!

ESSA Bank & Trust dignitaries, board members and management were in attendance for the ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, April 15, 2010 at their new full-service branch office inside Weis Markets located at 5580 Crawford Drive, Hanover Township. This is the first of three new full-service branch offices located in Weis Mar-kets in the Lehigh Valley. These in-store branches will help ESSA reach out to new customers in the Lehigh Val-ley and provide additional outlets of service to existing customers. In addition, ESSA will offer added convenience with seven-day banking and create new employment op-portunities with each new location. In addition to access-ing traditional banking services, customers can make ap-pointments with ESSA’s Investment Services and Asset Management & Trust professionals.

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Along with ESSA’s new Mountainhome facility that opened in March, ESSA will operate 17 full-service branches throughout Monroe County, in the Slate Belt area of Northampton County, and in the Lehigh Valley. ESSA Bank & Trust offers a wide variety of products and services for both consumers and businesses. Business ser-vices include commercial loans and lines of credit, check-ing account options, ACH originations, merchant process-ing services, and money market accounts.

ESSA offers investment management, trust and estate planning services through its Asset Management & Trust Services Division. ESSA also operates ESSA Investment Services where innovative investment and insurance solu-tions are delivered by qualified investment executives.

ESSA Bank & Trust is a wholly owned subsidiary of ESSA Bancorp, Inc. which has total assets of over $1 billion and is the leading service-oriented financial institution head-quartered in the greater Pocono, Pennsylvania region. Cor-porate headquarters are located in downtown Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. With the opening of the Mountainhome Of-fice and the three Lehigh Valley branches, ESSA Bank & Trust will have 17 community offices throughout the Po-cono, Pennsylvania area and the Lehigh Valley. In addi-tion to being one of the region's largest mortgage lenders, ESSA Bank & Trust offers a full range of retail and com-mercial financial services. ESSA Bancorp, Inc. stock trades on The NASDAQ Global MarketSM under the symbol “ESSA.”

ActionCOACH Founder and Chairman is bringing his highly acclaimed “Business is Booming” global tour to 52 cities in North America to show you exactly why “Business is Booming”... and how you can set yourself up for the up-coming economic recovery. Grab your complimentary spot by calling (570) 517-7100. Business is Booming!!! This tour has SOLD OUT in Aus-tralia and Europe ... and we are expecting ALL of the North American events to sell out ... so book very EARLY to avoid disappointment. Not only will Brad reveal 28 different strategies to drive your success, you’ll discover... How to take immediate control of your cash flow and prof-

its How to MULTIPLY your number of customers, your reve-nues, and your profits How to retain customers for 2x’s or 3x’s as long as you do today How to avoid the top 4 common mistakes in advertising How to turn your marketing and advertising into an in-vestment, rather than an expense How to work ON your business instead of just IN your business Remember ... this is a limited-seat “Invitation Only” event. Transportation will be available with a nominal fee. To attend, CALL (570) 517-7100. This seminar is designed EXCLUSIVELY for BUSINESS OWNERS & LEADERS who are open to learning simple, new ways to run their business and are passionate about improving their busi-ness. So grab your complimentary seat to this event today. This Mother’s Day, Deerfield Day Spa invites you to treat mom to the gift of pampering, relaxation, beauty, and wellness – and is offering bonuses with the purchase of every Mother’s Day gift certificate! Gift certificates for day spa treatments -- massages, facials, reflexology, advanced skin care, scrubs, wraps, make-up application, aromather-apy, and waxing – are always fitting and always treas-ured. Buy a mother’s day gift certificate for any day spa service and as a special bonus, mom will also get a compli-mentary spa lunch or dinner at Deerfield Day Spa on the day of her service and she’ll also receive a Deerfield Spa Cuisine Cookbook! Call Deerfield Day Spa at 570-223-0 1 6 0 o r v i s i t o u r w e b s i t e a t h t t p : / /www.deerfielddayspa.com, to purchase your Mother’s day gift certificates today.

Deerfield Day Spa does it better because Deerfield has been the spa expert, dedicated to authentic wellness and beauty for 30 years. Never hair and nail fumes on our 11-acre grounds dedicated to your rejuvenation, and Deerfield Day Spa is open late every night.

Deerfield Day Spa, inspired by 30 years of expertise in the spa wellness field, successfully launched the Poconos’ pre-mier day spa nearly one year ago. In an ongoing program dedicated to making Deerfield Day Spa the best it can be, the spa is inviting Chamber members to tell us what mat-ters most to you in choosing a day spa. If you’d like to par-ticipate, take a moment to answer a few questions and as a token of thanks, please accept our gift of a Deerfield Day Spa water bottle.

To answer the questions, drop us a line by email at deer-fieldspa@verizon.net or call Lisa Karasic at 570-223-0160 and tell us:

(1) How do you decide where to have your spa treatments performed and by whom? (2) What do you like most about your favorite day spa(s)? (3) What’s the farthest you would drive to a day spa?

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(4) What days and times do you like to have day spa treat-ments? (5) What types of day spa treatments or services do you

enjoy most? mES (mEnterprise Solutions in conjunction with Team River Runner (a 501(c)3 non-profit) will be speaking at the May 3, 2010 Rotary Club of the Stroudsburgs meeting scheduled for the 27th at the Pocono Inn Town at 11:55a.m. Team River Runner was established in August of 2004 to assist in the rehabilitation of wounded soldiers from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Founder and Executive Director, Joe Mornini, will be discussing how through whitewater kayaking and other water sports our veterans are given the opportunity to heal body and mind by chal-lenging themselves in ways they might not have thought possible. Many of the veterans have sustained injuries requiring amputation but through creative adaptive outfit-ting are able to learn and participate in whitewater sports. Team River Runner has been featured on the Today Show, ESPN and other national media outlets. ESSA Bank & Trust dignitaries, board members and management were in attendance for the ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, April 22, 2010 at their new full-service branch office inside Weis Markets located in Cedar Crest Plaza at 1500 N. Cedar Crest Boulevard, Allentown, PA. This is the second of three new full-service branch offices located in Weis Markets in the Lehigh Valley. These in-store branches will help ESSA reach out to new customers in the Lehigh Valley and provide additional outlets of service to existing customers. In addition, ESSA will offer added convenience with seven-day banking and

create new employment opportunities with each new loca-tion. In addition to accessing traditional banking services, customers can make appointments with ESSA’s Invest-ment Services and Asset Management & Trust profession-als.

Along with ESSA’s new Mountainhome facility that opened in March, ESSA will operate 17 full-service branches throughout Monroe County, in the Slate Belt area of Northampton County, and in the Lehigh Valley

As the economic crunch continues, saving money is more important than ever before. The Pocono Alliance’s Hous-ing Education Committee is presenting a variety of work-shops in 2010 to help increase financial security and pro-mote economic independence in Monroe County.

Is your home ready to ward off the hot weather? Are there additional steps that you can take to save energy and money? Winter is not the only time to think about making your home energy efficient. The Housing Education Com-mittee is presenting the “Are You Ready to Spring Into Savings” workshop on Saturday, May 22, 2010. This free workshop will take place at the Home Depot on Route 611 in Stroudsburg from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. Participants will learn how to weatherize their home and discover energy saving techniques and supplies that will help save money.

The Spring Into Savings workshop is open to the public and pre-registration is not required. This event is spon-sored by the Home Depot and is coordinated through a collaboration of agencies including; Monroe County Weath-erization, Monroe County Office of Aging, Monroe County Habitat for Humanity, United Neighborhood Centers of Northeast PA, NE PA Community Federal Credit Union, KNBT Division of National Penn Bank, and the Pocono Alliance.

The Housing Education Committee and NE PA Commu-nity Federal Credit Union will also offer financial semi-nars throughout the year. These free seminars include; “Auto Buying 101” – June 16, 2010 from 6:00-7:30 pm, “Credit Management” – August 18, 2010 from 6:00-7:30 pm, and a “Planning for Retirement” – October 16, 2010 from 10:00 am – Noon. Each seminar will take place at the NE PA Community Federal Credit Union on Clay Avenue in Stroudsburg. For more information or to register for a financial seminar, call Holly Wilds at (570) 421-5585 or email mail@nepafcu.org.

Mamie DiBella was presented with a Certificate of Appre-ciation at the April Board meeting for her hard work and dedication as Chair of the West End Committee. The com-mittee is now being chaired by Doug Atherton.

l to r, Jamie Keener, Mamie Dibella, Robert Phillips, IOM

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Welcome New Members

The following new members are not listed in the 2009-2010 Membership Directory & Buyer’s Guide. Please be sure to add this page to your copy of the Directory.

Plaza Deli Eatery & Cater-ing Anthony Mazzella PO Box 25 Scotrun, PA 18355 Route 611 570-629-2426 570-619-8037 anthonymazz@hotmail.com www.theplazadeli.com Restaurants-Catering A. Bartkowski Luna Rossa Dorothy Thornton HC1, Box 41 Gilbert, PA 18331 Route 209 610-681-2233 dorothy118322@yah oo.com Restaurants

Monthly Breakfast Leadership Pocono, Inc. was the program for the April Monthly Breakfast, which was sponsored by Geisinger Health System. The breakfast was held at Monroe Career & Technical Institute.

George Roberts talked about leadership in the Poconos and introduced James Becker, Chair of Leadership Pocono, Inc. Mr. Becker discussed traits of a leader and gave a Power-Point Presentation, which listed their Mission and Vision Statements.

Leadership Pocono, Inc. was founded in 1998, and to date, there have been approximately 165 graduates. The faculty consists of community leaders and Barbara Samet is the Curriculum Coordinator.

Marianne Chester, Vice Chair of Leadership Pocono, an-nounced that applications are now being taken for next year’s class and the deadline is May 29, 2010 and inter-views will be held in June. The new class will start off with a breakfast in August, a full day of team building in September, and the sessions will run from October until June. The class meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month and the cost of tuition is $1095.00. Ms. Chester talked about some new ideas and changes for the program. She also discussed alumni membership and the cost annually would be $30.00. Geryl Kinsel, Chair of the Alumni Com-mittee, passed out flyers for the Alumni Committee.

Denise Burdge won the 50/50 drawing, which she donated to Leadership Pocono.

April Business Card Exchange at Tandoor Palace

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Business Card Exchange The Tandoor Palace in Tannersville hosted the April Busi-ness Card Exchange. Everyone who attended had a chance to sample their Indian Cuisine. A demonstration was provided on how they make their bread in the Tandoor oven. The Tandoor Palace was formerly the Train Coach, and people had an opportunity to see how the Train Coach was restored and continues to be used for dining.

. Restaurant of the Month The LongHorn Steakhouse is our Restaurant of the Month for May. The LongHorn works hard to capture the fun and flavor of the West in their restaurants. They fea-ture hand-cut, hand-seasoned and carefully prepared steaks, thick juicy burgers and freshly made salads.

Experience the hospitality of the West at LongHorn Steak-house. They are located at the Crossroads Mall, Route 611, Bartonsville. For more information, please call 570-424-1700. Anyone interested in supporting the LongHorn during the month of May, please call the Chamber for com-plimentary coupons.

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Ribbon Cuttings On Sunday, April 18, Blondie Salon held a ribbon cutting ceremony to kick off their Cut the BS Fundraiser to benefit

Women ’s Resources of Monroe County. The salon offered haircuts for men, women and children for $15.00 and all proceeds were do-nated to the charity. Blondie Salon also introduced their new location at 501 Sarah Street, Stroudsburg. The salon, owned by Amy Safin, opened in August 2007 and continues to maintain its repu-tation for its highly dedicated staff and innovative styling techniques. Concentrating exclusively on hair at Blondie Salon, the seven stylists are able to achieve any look re-

quested. In the pursuit of the latest developments in hair design, Blondie Salon stays on top of the trends by attend-ing classes and hair shows regularly. To reach Blondie Salon, please call 570-421-5404. Women’s Resources of Monroe County has provided over 30 years of safe emergency shelter, 24 hour crisis hotline, support, counseling, education, legal advocacy and commu-nity outreach to Monroe County victims of domestic vio-lence and sexual assault. Women’s Resources has been the sole provider of these services for the last thirty years. If you or anyone you know is experiencing domestic violence or is a victim of sexual assault, please call the 24-hour, toll free crisis hotline at 1-866-421-4200 or locally 570-421-4200.

Cartridge World celebrated the Grand Opening of their new location in Bartonsville with a ribbon cutting cere-mony. Cartridge World is the leader in the refilling and remanufacturing of empty printer cartridges, with over 1,600 stores worldwide. They refill all major brands of inkjet cartridges for most home and small business print-ers and remanufacture toner cartridges for most high-speed copiers, full color printers and all-in-one laser print-ers. Cartridge World also carries a wide assortment of brand name cartridges in case you don’t have empties. The store is located in the Bartonsville Plaza on Route 611.

Desaki, formerly Shiro, held a trans-formation celebration on April 1. The Swiftwater restau-rant’s owners, Vin-cent and Charlie Tre-passo, changed the name to Desaki ( J a p a n e s e f o r “destination”) to al-low for future expan-sion and to avoid con-fusion with other res-taurants around the country with the same name. Desaki celebrated with a sign unveiling ceremony followed and ribbon cutting by the Tre-

passo family. Their guests were treated to a complimentary reception in the restaurant. For more information, please call Desaki at 570-839-2500 or visit the website at www.desakirestaurant.com.

Senior Outing The Quality of Life Committee of the Greater Pocono Cham-ber of Commerce held its annual Senior Outing on Thurs-day, April 22, 2010. Over fifty seniors from Mrs. Bush’s Personal Care Home, Hillcrest Retirement Community, Getz Personal Care Home and Devereux started their day with shopping at Odd-Lot Outlet in Marshalls Creek. Each person was given a $5.00 voucher, compliments of Paul and Judy Schuchman, owners of Odd-Lot Outlet. After their shopping spree, the seniors were invited to attend a lunch-eon, compliments of Stroudsmoor Country Inn. And to add to this special day for the seniors, they were entertained by Ross the Mentalist. Scott Marek, DPT, of St. Luke’s Sports & Rehabilitation, and Linda Salas-Mamary of Riverside Rehabilitation Center were the guest speakers.

Blondie Salon

Cartridge World

Seniors enjoying lunch at Stroudsmoor Country Inn

Desaki - Photo Courtesy of VIP Studios

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Staff Robert Phillips - President/CEO Patricia Metzgar - Vice President, Operations/Development Audrey Bartkowski - Membership Director Miriam Conway - Executive Assistant Georgia Strunk - Office Assistant

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Matthew Rumph Barbara G. Samet Conrad Schintz Dr. Arthur Scott William Skinner Marynell Strunk Marc Troutman Jack Wallie William Wells Donna Zlocki