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The area’s newest group of business professionals invites neighbors, customers and friends to its second annual Christmas party and tree lighting.

The Dec. 4 party, hosted by the Roxborough Business Exchange, will be held at the Lyceum Wellness Center, 445 Lyceum Ave. Festivities begin with neighborhood caroling at 6 p.m., followed an hour later by the lighting of the center’s enormous Christmas tree. Food, drink and music will follow. And, of course, Santa is expected to pay a visit during the party.

Admission to the event is one non-perishable food item to benefit the North Light Community Center.

Chiropractor, Bill Pezzello, and acupuncturist, David Schiman, founded the Roxborough Business Exchange in 2008 to champion the community by promoting its businesses. The group has grown to dozens of members working in fields ranging from pet sitting to banking.

Group members provide a network of support and referrals to each other in growing and marketing their businesses, while promoting the Roxborough, Manayunk, Andorra and East Falls communities. A large part of the group’s activities focus on organizing and sponsoring local service events, such as, its successful Spring Cleanup.