Business and education partnerships were highlighted at the Upper Perkiomen Valley Chamber of Commerce's most recent membership breakfast. Held on November 14 at the Western Montgomery Career & Technology Center, this breakfast coincided with National Education Week and featured educators and educational programs.

Students spoke about their experiences working with local businesses in partnership with the Western Center during the Upper Perkiomen Valley Chamber of Commerce's membership breakfast at the Western Montgomery Career & Technology Center. Left to right Adam Zambanini, Barbara Mueller, School to Work Coordinator, Khian Hamman and Dalton Heacock

            The morning began with two musical selections performed by the UP High School Uptones. Following a delicious breakfast prepared by the culinary students, presenters spoke about changes in education and shared creative ways that businesses can make a difference by partnering with students and teachers.

            Presenters included the Upper Perkiomen High School, Perkiomen School, Montco Works – Montgomery County Intermediate Unit, Western Montgomery Career & Technology Center, PerkUp, The Open Link and Montgomery County Community College.

            If you would like to be a business partner or learn more about the various programs, call Michele Fillippo 215.679.3336 at the Chamber office. Sponsors of the November Breakfast include Knoll, Inc., Tri-County Area Federal Credit Union, Upper Perkiomen School District, Verizon and Walmart.