As a business owner, you want to stay connected with all of the goings on and the events in the community. Have you signed up to have our e-newsletter delivered to your inbox? If you haven’t, you’re definitely missing out on many of the opportunities to stay active and involved in the community and provide exposure for your small business. Visit us online today at www.PikeChamber.com to view our May Newsflash and be sure to sign up to receive our monthly e-newsletter via email. It pays to stay connected!

A Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting was recently held for the Pike County Chamber’s newest member A+ Computer Services, Inc. in Milford.

Owner Tommy Ricks said, “When looking for professional, knowledgeable and efficient IT support and computer repair service, look no more. A+ Computer Service is your "One Stop, Computer Shop!" From services ranging from Server Management, System Support, and Network Design to everyday desktop, laptop and Mac repair, these guys know their stuff”.

A+ Computers also specializes in Logo and Website design and brand marketing, taking businesses from out of the old and into the new. Broken screen? They also offer laptop, iPhone, iPad and Android cell phone screen repair. Need to set up a small to medium size office network, trust A+, they can offer an intelligent affordable solution that won't bore a hole in your wallet.

Bad or no credit but need a cell phone service on the nations leading Cellular providers Verizon and Sprint? A+ has affordable cell plans starting as low as $32 a month. $50 a month for unlimited data, text and phone. Introduce this wonderful service to five family members or friends and your service is free, plus every time you pay your bill, you feed a child, as they support the Project Feeding Kids Foundation.

Stop by A+ Computer Service and Internet Cafe for a cup of joe and a light snack with free high speed wifi. Don't have a computer, then rent computer time with full office support, including scanning, faxing and printing. “A+ Computer Services, When it has to be done Right!” quoted Mr. Ricks.

For more information call 570-737-4299 or stop in at their convenient location 107 West Harford Street in Milford.

Mark your calendars for our upcoming June Chamber Events & Meetings. Looking to get more involved with the chamber? We welcome and encourage all of our members to volunteer for committee work. You can learn more about our committees and what they do here: http://www.pikechamber.com/index.php?page=committees

Thursday June 11th at 8:30am
Women In Business Committee Meeting

Friday June 12th at 5:30pm
Networking Event
Firm Foundation & Fitness Center
Dingmans Ferry

Friday June 19th at 8:30pm
Marketing / Membership Committee Meeting

Tuesday June 23rd at 7:30am
Board of Directors Meeting at Belle Reve Senior Living Center

The Pike County Chamber of Commerce along with event sponsor Firm Foundation Health & Fitness Studio, LLC would like to invite you to a Networking Event on Friday, June 12th at their studio in Dingmans Ferry at 1831 Route 739 (under At Last Salon) from 5:30p.m. to 7:30p.m.

Everyone (members/non-members) is welcome to bring your friends and business associates along with plenty of business cards and take advantage of this event to network your business, organization or upcoming event! You will have many chances to make new contacts and get more business no matter what industry you are in. Making those important face to face contacts at this relaxing evening event is such a powerful and affordable marketing tool that can help your business grow. Admission at the door is now FREE for Pike Chamber members or $10.00 for non-members. If you would like to donate a door prize, please call ahead to let us know.

Just an important note to Pike Chamber members and DVSD Staff – you get special discounted pricing for annual membership to Firm Foundation!!

Other promotions running are: Welcome Home College Students - $99 for 2 months unlimited classes and 6 Week Junior Squad Program - Age: 8-12, Price $100, 2 days/week Tues & Thurs 9:30 – Ask Lisette or Nicole.

Door prizes are an easy marketing trick that allows the winner to take home something from your business with your contact information for future business to you. Some good examples of a door prize would be a gift basket/bag filled with things from your company ie: brochures, magnets etc. explaining what you do, maybe a nicely wrapped box of samples if you are a baker or candy maker, a gift certificate for breakfast/lunch/dinner attached to a bottle of wine or Perrier. Even if you can’t put together something from the office, pick up a bouquet of flowers and attach your business card to it; people will remember you.

For further information contact the Chamber by e-mailing info@pikechamber.com or calling the Chamber office at 570-296-8700.

Have you checked out our May Newsflash yet? It’s packed with all of the happenings going on here at the chamber. Spring is in the air and there’s lots going on, so don’t miss out on all of the great events and seminars that we have going on here at the chamber! Visit us at www.PikeChamber.com to check out our May newsflash and don’t forget to also sign up to have our E-Newsletter sent right to your inbox! It pays to stay connected.

Did you know that at the Pike County Chamber, we offer ChamberChoice, a company that offers state-of-the art products and services to help our chamber members implement and manage a successful employee benefits and business package regarding insurance coverages? This is just another one of the perks that you get for being a member of the Pike County Chamber. For more information on ChamberChoice and other member benefits, visit us online at www.pikechamber.com.