Rendell helps launch the new Schuylkill Alliance Chamber... Rafferty brings greetings from The White House

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Executives of the Chamber greet the governor as he arrives at Chateau Granieri in Jeffersonville.  From left Kathleen Brandon, Executive Director  and Chief Operating Officer of The Chamber; Robert Bifolco of Continental Bank, Chairman of The Chamber and Ronn Allen of Allen & Goel Marketing, vice chairman of The Chamber.

Attorney Lee Koch accepts the Excellencein Chamber Service Awards from Bob Hart, general manager  of the King of Prussia Mall.  The Mall served as this year's title sponsor of the Celebration of Excellence.

Daniel J. Reavy, External Affairs Manager for Verizon, introduces Montgomery County Commissioner Jim Matthews as the Excellence Banquet's keynote speaker.

Senator John Rafferty read greetings from President George W. Bush.  In part the statement said; "by fostering an environment where businesses and entrepreneurs can thrive, you help encourage economic growth and expand opportunities for our citizens."

State Representative Daylin Leach addresses Chamber members.  State government relations is a key role for the new Schuylkill Alliance Chamber.

Celebrating Excellence:  An annual tradition continued as the Chamber saluted five outstanding companies and individuals at this year's Celebration of Excellence Banquet.  Recipients include from left:  Mike Howard of American Executive Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence; Suzanne J. Ryan of PECO Energy, Excellence in Women's Business Leadership; Senator John Rafferty, Excellence in Public Service, Attorney Lee Koch for Excellence in Chamber Service, Stan Shahockey of Brandywine Realty Trust for Excellence in Property Management and Kathleen Brandon, Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer of the Schuylkill Alliance Chamber of Commerce.