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E-Update from Souderton & Telford
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April 28, 2009 |
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Dear Reader,
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This unexpected Spring heat wave is symbolic of how our calendar is heating up. Whereas the heat wave will be gone in a few days, the calendar will stay hot.
Pull up your calendar and start filling in event dates that you do not want to miss!
Pam Coleman |
| Networking Anyone? |
Business Roundtable will be held on Tuesday, May 12 at Lisa's Pizza at 12:30pm.
We are not going to count on the weather holding so beautifully for all of May. Consequently, we will be eating inside.
The Business Roundtable is a monthly networking opportunity for anyone interested in learning about ongoing revitalization activities and meeting fellow community business people. New people are always welcome whether you are a business owner, manager or a resident.
RSVP to Erika so we know how many seats to reserve. |
| More Networking? |
 Don't forget the Indian Valley Young Professionals' Network on Tuesday, April 26 from 5 pm to 7 pm at the Caboose Grille in Souderton. The IV Young Professionals' Network provides a fun and friendly atmosphere for energetic individuals to develop working relationships within their local business community. This event will feature Guest Speaker, Tony Kanak. Tony is the Area Director for Bucks and Montgomery Counties for Business Network International (BNI), the largest business networking organization in the world. He has lots of great tips and techniques for effective networking that he'll share with us.
Cost is $10 Chamber Members/$15 Non-Members, Cash only - payable at the door. Hors d'oeuvres, beer and wine will be served. Please spread the word and join us at the Caboose Grille. Email, call or fax the Chamber office. Phone: (215) 723-9472, FAX (215) 723-2490, email address or register online. | |
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| Be A Part of the High School Farewell |
 Dear Indian Valley Business or Service Organization:
On Saturday, May 30, 2009, from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Souderton Area High School is hosting a final Open House at our School Lane campus. The purpose of the Open House is to allow alumni, community members, and others interested a final opportunity to visit the school.
We are hopeful that the Open House can become a whole Indian Valley community event. Therefore, we are asking Indian Valley business and service organizations to participate in the Open House by setting up a table in the high school Courtyard (in the Cafeteria if inclement weather) to sell or distribute food or merchandise, provide a service, or provide information about your organization.
If your organization is interested in participating in this nostalgic event for the Indian Valley, please complete the attached application form and return it to me by May 15th.
I hope that your organization, as an important member of the Indian Valley community, will strongly consider participating in this once-in-a-lifetime event that will lead to the closing of the high school facility on School Lane that has been a cultural pillar of the community since 1931.
Sincerely, Sam Varano, Principal on Special Assignment
The attached form is available at the Souderton Telford Main Streets site. |
| Dig Deeper into Gardening |
 The next session for the Digging Deeper Gardening Series 2009 will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 7:00 - 8:00 pm and presented by Karrie Hontz at the Indian Public Valley Library.
The topic is Top Ten Things a Gardener Can Do to Save the Planet.
Everyone is going 'green' these days. Learn some very basic, easy-to-implement ideas about how you can make a positive impact on the environment through your everyday gardening practices. Guaranteed that you will go home with at least one idea that you can implement right away!
All speakers in this series are Montgomery County Master Gardeners who have horticulture training from Penn State Cooperative Extension and lots of practical experience. They will share their knowledge on how you can make your garden grow. Come with questions, cares, and concerns.
All programs are free, but sign up is required. Call the library at 215-723-9109, ext. 1 or stop by the Reference Desk to reserve your space. |
| IV Library Plants More Than Ideas |
 Companion Planting Your Vegetable Garden is the next topic for the ongoing Garden Series at the Indian Valley Library. The session will be held on Wednesday,May 13, 7:00 - 8:00 pm and presented by Susan Doblmaier.
Companion planting refers to a particular combination of plants that grow well together and complement each other in the garden. In this class, learn about these combinations and what pests can be deterred by using certain plants.
Same registration as the block above. |
| Field to the Table Food Festival Coming |
 The Promotions Committee is working hard on the Field to Table Food Festival on July 11 to kick off the Indian Valley Farmers' Market. The Market opens on July 4 with the largest and most diverse selection of vendors ever.
Restaurants in the two boroughs are encouraged to set up a booth at the food festival and sell their most portable samplings from their menus. Community groups that service the residents from Telford and Souderton are also encouraged to set up for the day.
With the attendance growing each year, this event is becoming a favorite of locals and visitors alike. What until you see what the Promotions Committee is planning for this year!
Download the festival registration material at our website. Farmers' Market registration packets are also available at the IVFM site. |
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Energy Workshop for Small Businesses |
 Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Offers Energy Workshops to Help Small Businesses Improve Efficiency, Cut Costs.
The most local workshop will be held from 8 a.m. to noon on June 2 at Bucks County Community College, Penn Hall Room 257, 275 Swamp Road, Newtown.
To register, visit DEP's site and enter keyword: Ombudsman, then click on the Upcoming Events link. For more information or to request a registration form, call (717) 783-8411. DEP is offering free workshops to help small- and medium-sized businesses reduce energy costs and increase profits. The workshops will offer businesses information on energy supply options, illustrate how to identify energy cost-saving opportunities, and explain how to develop an energy action plan.
Information about financial and technical resources for energy-efficiency upgrades also will be available. Particular emphasis will be given to easily implemented, cost-effective changes for small commercial and industrial facilities.
Applications for the Small Business Energy Efficiency Grant Program and Renewable Energy Program are now being accepted and will be highlighted during the workshops. Registration for the workshops is free, and the sessions are open to the public. About the presenter:Tom Tuffey is the Director of The PennFuture Center for Energy, Enterprise and the Environment To register and pay for this event, please visit the Smart Energy Pa website or contact Tyler Breiner at 610-458-5700 ext. 313. |
Interesting Workshop
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Surviving & Thriving in Turbulent Times-Real Estate Financing in the New Economy
When: May 6, 2009 Where: Union League of Philadelphia
Organized by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) of Philadelphia, learn who is lending, the new metrics, creative financing and more in a lively, interactive and PowerPoint-free forum. For a complete list of speakers, or to register online. |
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A Plea For Assistance
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 The staff at the Souderton Telford Main Streets needs assistance with Filemaker Pro 9. We own software designed specifically for Main Streets but we are not using it to its full potential.
We need someone to answer questions and make sure we have it set up correctly. Could someone volunteer a few hours to set us straight so we can maximize the effectiveness of this software and the operation of our office? Thank you |
| Soapbox Derby Time |
The Souderton Soapbox Derby is coming quickly. If you are a business on Main Street, you are familair with this annual tradition.
Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 6 to come watch these brave kids race down into the "Hollow" in soapbox derby racers.
Souderton Independent is putting together thier annual tab to support the race. Call your SI sales rep if you want your business to be a part of this heritage event. | |
| Is your calendar filling up already? It is amazing how active our community is. Until the next E-Update, have a warm and wonderful Spring. |
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Pam Coleman
Souderton-Telford Main Streets
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