UBCC Brings Success, Momentum into the New Year

By all measures, we’ve had a great year at the Upper Bucks Chamber of Commerce. The last major event on the busy calendar, the Annual Meeting on November 16th, enjoyed a significant boost in attendance over years past. In addition to the inspiring keynote address by Rob Wonderling, President and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, on the Grow PA initiative he is spearheading, we proudly honored our numerous volunteers – the backbone and driving force of our organization, those who chair and work on committees, help with events, and assist in moving UBCC forward.

• Carroll Engineering presented on MuniLogic ™
• Donna Emhart joined Bank of America Merrill Lynch
• NAI Mertz Celebrates 35th Year in Business
• PECO Provides Meaningful Economic Impact Across Pennsylvania

Mountain Drive

Aquascapes Holdings LLC purchased the 5-acre property from the bank at 2503 Mountainview Dr, Nockamixon Township. The property was zoned Village Commercial which included a 6,500 SF shop building and 12,000 SF of greenhouses. Price $285,000. Brode & Brooks sole broker.

Renaming and Rebranding Two SBA Programs

The U.S. Small Business Administration is announcing new names for its two core business loan programs. In consultation with our lending partners, SBA has begun the process of renaming and rebranding these loans to better reflect their purposes and improve borrower understanding of SBA’s programs. Effective immediately, the 7(a) and 504 loan programs will be referred to by the names outlined below.

• The 7(a) Loan Program has been changed to the SBA Advantage Loan Program

• The 504 Loan Program has been changed to the SBA Grow Loan Program

DCED Recently Opened the Application Window for The Pipeline Investment Program and Business In Our Sites.

The Pipeline Investment Program (PIPE) provides grants to construct the last few miles of natural gas distribution lines to business parks, existing manufacturing and industrial enterprises, which will result in the creation of new economic base jobs in the commonwealth while providing access to natural gas for residents. Funds may be used for acquisition, construction, and site preparation costs associated with extending natural gas pipelines to serve eligible applicants.

TMA Bucks member, AAA Mid-Atlantic, provides some basic winter car care tips to make sure your vehicle is ready to handle the colder weather and possible harsh conditions.