Opportunities to meet prospective customers and vendors
- Two networking events monthly - Percolator Program (morning) and Business Card Exchange (evening). Click here for information about upcoming events and to RSVP online.
- Business Expos take place every year
- Your business is listed in the annual Directory of Members and Buyers Guide
- For advertising information, go to Links
- Life in Lower Bucks Directory & Buyer's Guide
Helping businesses start and succeed
- The "Be Your Own Boss" seminar is presented for prospective and new business owners.
- Over 400 present and prospective business owners have received confidential, no cost business counseling from SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) in the past year at the Chamber.
Legislative Action on behalf of business
- LBCCC has regular dialogue with elected officials from the national, state and local levels. Many of these officials are active participants in the LBCCC. A Chamber delegation travels annually to Harrisburg to meet with the Governor, Lt. Governor, State Senators and Representatives to discuss issues of business importance.
- Bucks County Small Business 2000 Conference - LBCCC had the largest representation of any organization!
Lobbying for Transportation improvements
- LBCCC has led the way for increased highway funding for Bucks County, resulting in many repairs and new construction projects.
- LBCCC has successfully encouraged PennDOT to increase communication with impacted businesses prior to major construction projects.
- LBCCC supports SEPTA and efforts to increase public transportation in Lower Bucks.
Professional education opportunities
- Leadership Bucks County meets with Bucks County Commissioners.
- Leadership Bucks County is an outstanding personal and professional growth opportunity.
- "Sharpen Your Edge" monthly seminars present expert speakers on specific business topics.
- "Career Women on the Move" seminar helps business women be successful.
Saving you money
- Over 150 members offer special services and discounts.
- Group health insurance and Employee Assistance program reduce your business costs.
- Discounts on overnight shipping are offered exclusively to members.
Keeping you informed on business issues
- The monthly Percolator Club ("Perc") Program presents expert speakers addressing issues such as the "Economic Outlook," "Avoiding Litigation in Your Business" and the "State of Bucks County."
- LBCCC's monthly Outlook magazine features Business Briefs and Legislative Updates.
Click for Outlook online
Working with our schools to improve the workforce
- LBCCC established the Bucks County School Works! program to promote business-education partnerships.
- Students sponsored by LBCCC at Penna. Free Enterprise Week.
- Through the Chamber's and members' support, over 100 local high school students have had the opportunity to attend Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week (PFEW) since 1989.
Promoting business in Bucks County
- Life in Lower Bucks County is a full-color publication promoting the Lower Bucks County area. An outstanding tool to utilize in promoting the area to customers and prospects.
- The Socio-Economic & Demographic Profile is the very latest demographic information on Lower Bucks County and includes data on:
- Government — Local, State and Federal officials by district, and how they can be reached;
- Tax Rates — Listed by every municipality in Lower Bucks;
- Education — Enrollment and student information by district, private schools, college/universities;
- Demographics — County listing. Includes population, income, labor force, education, etc.
If your business involves marketing the area to prospective customers or if you utilize any demographic information in your business, this is the publication for you!
This data is compiled by the Chamber through the Bucks County Economic Development Corporation, Bucks County Planning Commission, local municipalities and school districts.
Life in Lower Bucks County and the Socio-Economic & Demographic Profile are available separately or as a complete packet. For additional information, call 215-943-7400 or email info@lbccc.org.
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