The Schuylkill Referral Network, established in 2009 as a group of small business owners assisting each other, recently learned more about two local businesses - "Send Out Cards" and "Schuylkill County Computer Services, Inc.

Send Out Cards is an online service based in Minersville. President Jeanie Purcell explained the business is a marketing tool which allows business owners to reach out to consumers in a simple and easy way.Schuylkill County Computer Services Inc. is based in Tamaqua. Owner Richard Shupp spoke of the evolution of computers and how different devices are used at work, home and for mobile applications.SRN meets three times a month, exchanging ideas and methods to grow small business. Membership is limited to one business per category to ensure there is noncompetition between members.For more information, contact SRN President Linda Marchalk at

lmarchalk@verizon.net.