Welcome to the Paoli Business & Professional Association
Be a part of the POWER OF PAOLI! We are one of the most influential forces in local government and regional economic development in Paoli. We host numerous programs and events each year to help our members develop strategic relationships within the business community.
Our membership serves a diverse audience of citizens, including community leaders, entrepreneurs, business executives, employees and educators. It provides leadership and resources to local businesses and organizations and acts as a catalyst for providing information and activities for our members and the region.
On behalf of PBPA, I encourage you to come to one of our events. We need your constant support and look forward to working with you to promote, grow and sustain a diverse and healthy business community.
Come join us and help our community to grow and thrive!
Be a part of the POWER OF PAOLI!
Debbie Cornell Naughton
President, Paoli Business & Professional Association
PBPA Officers & Directors
| President | Debbie Cornell Naughton | 610-854-1642 |
| Vice Presidents | Dave Rowland Judy Huey Brad Zerr |
610.296.2401 610.644.3274 610.648.1270 |
| Secretary | Linda Goldstein | 610.420.6870 |
| Acting Treasurer | Andy Wilson | 610.647.5600 |
| Directors | Ed Auble Tom French Bonnie Haughey Jay M. Levin, Esquire David Rau Alexis Serafin Jessica Shevland George Steinmetz Ketan Vora |
610.889.1640 x101 610.725.8700 610.644.5100 610.296.0900 610.251.7900 610.509.3266 610.647.3115 610.644.4700 x203 610.241.0931 |
| Directors Emeritus | Sam Pilotti Dick Streeter Andy Wilson |
610.647.8400 610.644.6675 610.647.5600 |
What Does the PBPA Do?
- Gives a louder, collective voice to businesses to ensure their needs are heard
- Actively pursues improvement grants, tourism monies and government contributions for village improvement
- Plans community events and opportunities for participation and sponsorship
- Provides representation and feedback regarding task forces focused on:
- Paoli Transportation Center
- Township ordinance coordination
- Business and Neighborhood Improvements Districts (BID/NID) exploration
- Parking alleviation initiative
- Evolution to a more walkable town center community
- Conducts monthly meetings on topics of interest—financial, taxes, township, transportation, etc.—which provide the opportunity to network
- Offers group medical benefits
- Supports the Front Porch Trust Scholarship Fund, which awards annual college scholarships
- Supports the maintenance of the VFW War Memorial
- Owns, maintains and puts up the Christmas decorations that embellish the downtown business district
- Sells sponsorships for the street banners that enhance Lancaster Avenue
- Awards businesses for their part in maintaining the beauty of Paoli