The December Roundtable will meet at The Caboose Grille on Tuesday, December 12 at 12:30 p.m. Join in on a discussion about the importance of shopping locally, network with other professionals from the two boroughs, and share in the holiday cheer.

RSVP to pam@stmainst.org or 215-723-6627.

Congratulations to Univest and Quest Diagnostics! They have been recognized as two of the 100 Best Places to Work In PA in the large-sized companies category (250 employees or more.) Univest originated in Souderton, still has its corporate offices here, and is expanding with a new building and another 170 employees downtown. Quest Diagnostics has a thriving location on Front Street in Souderton. Montgomery County was well represented on the list with a total of 10 companies in both categories.

Congratulations to Dolores Stuart for opening The Wheelwright in record time. In less than a month, she and her husband, Carl, signed a lease, prepared the space, obtained the merchandise, and opened their new gift shop in time for the Souderton Holiday Parade. Stop by 100 Main Street, in Souderton at the intersection of Chestnut Street, to see what they have to offer for holiday gifts.

Don't forget some of our other new downtown retailers in your quest for the perfect holiday gift. Gamerz opened in November with a full selection of games of all types. From electronic to board games, they have something to keep the gamers on your list happy. Visit them on the corner of Hillside and Main streets.

Now you can buy clothing for your favorite urban street wear fan in downtown Souderton. Streetwear has clothing that will keep you warm, but make you look cool. Pick up the latest styles at 145 Main Street.

To make shopping in downtown Souderton more convenient, new parking on the east side of Main Street is now available. In fact, the parking spaces on both sides of "The Hollow" are completed. Slow down and look at the beautiful streetscape that is emerging in downtown. There is still work to be done, but you can already see how welcoming the area is becoming. Take pride and bring your holiday visitors downtown to see the changes.

Over 1,600 people representing 77 units cheerfully come together on Saturday, December 2, lined up in an orderly fashion, and marched down Main and Broad streets for the 48th annual Holiday Parade in Souderton. This heritage event reflects the cooperative spirit that is such an integral part of the communities here in the Indian Valley.

Pictured: Souderton Mayor Charles Allebach served as Grand Marshal and Police Chief Charles Quinn drove.