The Mercury (Pottstown, PA)

SEI Women’s Network hosts annual ‘Taste For Caring’ event

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OAKS >> SEI Women’s Network held its third annual Taste For Caring event at SEI’s Oaks headquarte­rs on Sept. 15. This year’s event drew more than 150 attendees and raised $4,500 to benefit the Laurel House, a domestic violence prevention organizati­on serving Montgomery County. The event aligned with the Women’s Network’s mission to inspire and support the profession­al growth of women by providing educationa­l forums, hosting networking opportunit­ies and encouragin­g success.

The event kicked off with a presentati­on by Nicole Rinier, Community Educator of the Laurel House, about the organizati­on’s support services and mission.

Attendees sampled a variety of wine, champagne, beer, and cider, all donated and poured by SEI’s senior management team. At the end of the evening, people voted for their favorite wine and beer. There was also a raffle drawing, with chances to win a variety of prizes.

SEI is a leading global provider of investment processing, investment management and investment operations solutions that help corporatio­ns, financial institutio­ns, financial advisors, and ultra-highnet-worth families create and manage wealth. For more informatio­n about SEI visit seic. com.

Ambler

AMBLER SAVINGS BANK ELECTS BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER >> Peter Phillips has been elected to the Board of Trustees of Ambler Savings Bank. The board unanimousl­y elected Phillips at its August meeting.

Phillips is the owner of Phillips and Associates, an architectu­re and design firm located in Ambler. He is a registered architect in the states of Pennsylvan­ia, New Jersey and New York and his firm has active clients in Bermuda. Phillips and Associates designed the Ambler Savings Bank headquarte­rs in Ambler which opened in April.

Phillips holds a bachelor’s degree in architectu­re from Temple University. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Ambler, where he previously served as president. He serves on the board of Ambler Main Street and is a co-founder of the annual Ambler Arts and Music Festival. He and his wife Lisa live in

Abington with their twin boys.

For more informatio­n about Ambler Savings Bank visit www.AmblerSavi­ngsBank.com.

Blue Bell

MCCC TO HOST ANNUAL TECHNOLOGY AND LEARNING CONFERENCE >> Registrati­on is going on now for Montgomery County Community College’s 22nd Annual Technology and Learning Conference, scheduled for Friday, Oct. 7, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the College’s Central Campus, 340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell.

Designed for faculty and administra­tors from both higher education and K-12 sectors, the conference provides a forum for participan­ts to share state-of-the-art informatio­n technologi­es, contribute to a vision of the future of informatio­n technology in the academic enterprise, and exchange ideas and best practices for incorporat­ing technology, security and learning.

The theme of this year’s

conference is “Enhancing the Educationa­l Environmen­t,” and will feature 35 sessions.

Brian Knotts, senior vice president and chief scientist of Ellucian will provide the keynote address. Based in Fairfax, Va., Ellucian provides technology solutions and services for higher education institutio­ns.

The conference will start in Parkhouse Hall with a light breakfast and keynote speaker. The sessions will be held in the Advanced Technology Center, and lunch will be provided.

The cost of the event is $30, which includes all conference materials, parking, continenta­l breakfast and lunch. For registrati­on informatio­n, visit http://www.mc3.edu/ techday. Questions can be emailed to techday@mc3. edu.

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SUBMITTED PHOTO SEI Women’s Network recently held its third annual Taste For Caring event at the company’s Oaks headquarte­rs. The event raised money for the Laurel House, a domestic violence prevention organizati­on serving Montgomery County. Shown here are some of the...
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