Tuesday, March 25, 2014

The Village of Sewickley STANDS FIRM Against Partner Violence

From our friends at the Sewickley Valley Chamber of Commerce:


On Tuesday,April 8th, 2014, The Sewickley Valley Chamber of Commerce will kickoff its 2014 Professional Development Speaker Series with an Awareness-and-Response Training on the workplace effects of partner violence,facilitated by STANDING FIRM, a Pittsburgh non-profit that presents the business case to end partner violence. The presentation will take place in the Sewickley Public Library’s Community Room, with registration and breakfast at 8:30 am.


According to Susan Nitzberg, Sewickley resident and Associate Director of STANDING FIRM,partner violence happens at home, but it also walks through the doors of many workplaces, whether employers realize it or not.  Partner violence causes absenteeism; impaired performance; workplace-violence events; potential liability; and safety concerns for employees and customers.


Thanks in part to generous support from Esmark, there is no charge for this training as long as the employer is a member of STANDING FIRM. For more information on joining STANDING FIRM, log on to www.standingfirmswpa.org and click on “Join Us”. Although it is FREE to join, advanced registration is required no later than April 3, 2014 by emailing: sewickleyvalleychamber@gmail.com.


The following local businesses and organizations are keeping our community safe by being STANDING FIRM members: Angel Event Productions, Borough of Sewickley, Clearly Pilates,Eat ‘n Park Hospitality Group, Giant Eagle, Heritage Valley Health System,Laughlin Children’s Center, Liz Murphy Design, McFadden Wellness and Chiropractic Center, Orr’s Jewelers, Quaker Valley School District, Safran's Supermarket, Sewickley Confectionery, Sewickley Valley Chamber of Commerce, Sewickley YMCA, Schenley Capital, Sweetwater Center for the Arts, Sewickley Spa, Spoiled Chics the Boutique, Two Men and a Truck, Village Green Partners, Village Theater Company, and Yoga in Sewickley To learn more about the organization, check out this YouTube video featuring Nitzberg:www.bit.ly/1fpO6Z5.


To learn moreabout the Sewickley Valley Chamber of Commerce, including the other topics inthe 2014 Professional Development Speaker Series, visit www.vgpsewickley.com and click “Chamber of Commerce”.


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The Sewickley Valley Chamber of Commerce (SVCC) strives to educate, motivate, and connect local merchants, professional services, and nonprofits, and works hand in hand with Village Green Partners to promote the area as a destination for shopping ,dining, and living.

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