Our Briefs keep you up-to-date with what’s happening around the county. This Morning:

Xavier Unkovic Talks Leadership with the Philadelphia Inquirer

During the Executive Q&A published in Sunday’s Philadelphia Inquirer, the CEO of West Chester based Mars Drinks, Xavier Unkovic, talks about how karate grew from a simple way to bond with his then seven-year-old son to a much more important segment of his life and in how it relates to his leadership.

Unkovic reflects on the big difference karate made in his thinking as the discipline inherent in the sport, taught him the importance of living in the moment rather than always looking to the future.

“You cannot build the future if you don’t build the present,” he said. “I was always, I want the future. Let’s move on. Let’s move on.  You realize that life it goes so quickly when you’re always looking in the future.” His take away from the interview is simple, that you need to enjoy today rather than always looking to the next potential achievement.

Main Line Health Honors Breast Cancer Awareness Month by Urging Women to Take Charge of their Breast Health  

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Main Line Health has released a set of recommendations for women urging them to take proactive steps to reduce their risk of contracting breast cancer.

The not-for-profit health organization that serves Philadelphia and its western suburbs, highlighted factors such as following a healthy diet, limiting alcohol intake, quitting smoking and using safe beauty products. It also points to taking advantage of genetic testing opportunities.

“What you’re eating, what you’re drinking, what you’re breathing in, medicines you’re taking, personal products you’re using—these can all affect your breast health,” said Marisa Weiss, MD, breast oncologist at Lankenau Medical Center and President and Founder of Breastcancer.org. “The good news is that many of these factors can be modified to immediately lower your risk.”

The Downingtown Country Club is Getting a New Look

After its recent acquisition by Ron Jaworski Golf and its partners Ken Kochenour of GF Management, Ira Lubert, and Joe Williamson, the Downingtown Country Club is moving forward with its plans for interior renovations.

The new look will include lavish accents, elegant textures and new carpets as well as stunning wall details and contemporary bronze balusters for the ballroom and pre-function space. In addition, the renovations will showcase new furniture, enhanced lighting and a cutting edge new design.

“We are thrilled with the new updates happening here at the Downingtown Country Club,” said General Managerof the club, Joseph Dillon. “Both the staff and I are excited to welcome guests into our beautiful country club this coming November.”

Duie Pyle Recognized with the Package Carrier Safety Award for the Fifth Time

Duie Pyle, the Northeast’s premier transportation and logistics provider, has been awarded the Menlo Worldwide Logistics Package Carrier Safety Award for the fifth time in a row.

To get the award designed to recognize the carrier who provides excellence in safe product handling for The Dow Chemical Company, Pyle had to achieve the astonishing score of zero in moderate or serious incidents, and ensure that throughout the entire year there was a maximum of only one minor incident.  

“We  are once  again  honored  to  receive  this  prestigious  award  recognizing  our safety compliance and service  performance  for  The  Dow  Chemical Company,”  stated Tom Walker, A. Duie Pyle’s Director of Chemical Markets and Compliance. “As the only Northeast regional carrier participating in the American Chemistry Council’s Responsible Care Program, we are proud to serve our customers with the most intensive safety and risk management processes in the business.”