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March 4, 2010
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E-Update
Souderton Telford Main Streets
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Dear Reader,
We have a full load of events, news and excitement for you. This email just kept growing.
Since we have a full collection of stories in this email, I will give you a hint of what we are working on for later in March.
We have some new faces over at the Reliance Inn. Two new eateries will be featured from Broad Street in Souderton. The Telford Train Station has a new restaurant featuring a new menu and some favorites from Assou's. We always eat well in Souderton and Telford.
I will try to get articles about all these on the website and in this newsletter. For now, enjoy the variety of articles below.
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Roundtable Rescheduled
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Back to the Orchard
 We are rescheduling last month's Business Roundtable back to the Apple Orchard Cafe at the Souderton Mennonite Home.
We are scheduled for lunch at the Apple Orchard Cafe on Tuesday, March 9 at 12:30 pm.
Come catch up with everyone after the terrible weather we have been having. We will update you on the progress of ongoing projects within the two boroughs and, of course, we will have good food, productive networking and lively conversation.
Please RSVP to Erika.
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Fabulous Opportunity!
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Courtside Seats for Sixers
 The Indian Valley Boys and Girls Club is selling raffle tickets on a most amazing weekend!
Jake Dawson has a pair of courtside seats to the Sixers vs Raptors game on Saturday, April 3th.
And to sweeten the weekend:
- Reserved parking at the Wachovia Center for the game
- A free dinner for 2 at the Moshulu (The beautiful tall ship anchored in Penn's Landing)
- AND an overnight stay at the Omni Hotel at Independence Park
If you'd like to go - PLEASE let Jake know...
What they've decided to do is take this package and try to raise $12,500 for the North Penn and Indian Valley Boys & Girls Clubs by selling 500 Raffle tickets at $25.00 each.
Your simple gift of $25.00 is going to add up to create a MAJOR impact on the organization and the nearly 6,000 children they serve. You have the opportunity to join others to create an incredible gift that will help provide programs to hundreds of our region's most disadvantaged children.
They are going to hold this drawing in JUST A FEW DAYS, so you need to act now! Contact Jake as quickly as possible and he will work out the details to get you your tickets. His number is (215) 723 - 2402.
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Practical News to Use
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Senate Passes Jobs Bill
 Senate Passes Jobs Bill; Includes Hiring Incentives, Expensing Extension
Brought to you by: CBIZ, Inc.& MCEDC
Confronted with stubbornly high unemployment numbers and a slow economic recovery, the Senate on February 24 voted 70 to 28 to pass a $15 billion jobs bill, the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act, H.R.2847. The HIRE Act provides a new tax incentive for hiring and retaining workers, along with a one-year extension of enhanced Code Sec. 179 expensing and changes to Build America Bonds. The HIRE Act is partially offset by a package of new foreign account tax compliance rules. The HIRE Act does not include extenders, COBRA premium assistance or an estate tax extension.
To read more on this Tax Alert, click HERE.
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March Used Book Sales at the Library
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Escape the Cold with a Book
 Thursday, March 11
9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday, March 20
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday, March 25
9:00 am - 9:00 pm
**Dates may change due to availability of staff.
These wonderful treasure troves are held at the Indian Valley Public Library. Sign up for Linda Beck's email to keep track of all the events and activities going on at this busy hub.
If we tried to share all the cool events in this email, we would not have room for anything else. Her newsletter is longer than ours.
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This Year's Musical at the Montgomery Theater
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Bee There!
 Usually the annual musical at the Montgomery Theater happens much later in the season.
This year, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is the musical you don't want to miss.
Assembled on stage is the most eccentric and lovable group of spelling geeks that you'll ever meet. Six wacky misfits with steely ambition strive to define themselves apart from their crazy families as they confront the pitfalls of puberty. And just to keep this motley crew on the path to spelling stardom, there's a previous spelling bee winner, a vice principal with a questionable past and a parolee doing his community service.
This hilarious Tony Award winning musical comedy celebrates the mania of competition as the funniest, most lovable and sardonically nerdy contestants compete for the Spelling Bee title!
Their online ticketing makes life so easy, you have no excuse not to attend!
Don't miss their new blog to learn more about the behind the scenes at the Theater. It's called Montgomery Theater Blah Blah Blog!
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Meet Your State Senator
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Harrisburg Access
 The Legislative Affairs Committee is sponsoring a "Legislative Forum Series" that will feature our State Senators on Friday, March 19.
The Breakfast Meetings will be held at Franconia Heritage Banquet & Conference Center, 508 Harleysville Pike, Franconia, PA., 7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.
The Senators will be bringing us up to date on what is happening in their committees, as well as bring information on issues of timely importance to business. This is also an opportunity to meet our state senators.
FRIDAY, MARCH 19
invited Senators Robert Mensch, Stewart Greenleafand Charles McIllhinney
The cost is $18 for Chamber members per meeting, $25 for non-members per meeting. Breakfast is included.
Reservations may be made online, calling or FAXing the Chamber office. Phone: (215) 723-9472, FAX: (215) 723-2490 or e-mail address. Please note: Cancellation notice must be given 24 hours prior to the meeting for refunds or credits.
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A Most Excellent Opportunity
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Small Business Owners Training
 Tuesdays & Thursdays, March 25 to June 22, ASSETS Montco, Norristown, will offer the Business Design and Management Course for aspiring and current small business owners. Topics include vision & mission, sales, promotion and marketing, cash flow, financial recordkeeping, taxes, legal issues, insurance, technology, and more. Research & write your business plan! 13 weeks, 7-9 p.m. For information and registration call 610-275-3520. We are fortunate to have ASSETS Montco available for our local entrepreneurs. Whether you are thinking about opening a business or just need a jump start for your existing business, this course can re-energize you and your ideas. |
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Tree Tender Classes For 2010
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Become
a Tree Tender!
Become part of the "growing" TreeVitalize initiative, an effort led by Pennsylvania's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
to increase tree cover and the many benefits that trees offer us.
Learn more about this program at our website.
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Networking Opportunity
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Learn How Green Univest Can Be
 Indian Valley Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Network (IVCC YPN) provides a fun and friendly atmosphere for energetic individuals to develop working relationships within their local business community.
Join them on Thursday, March 25 from 5-7 pm at the new Univest branch at the corner of Bethlehem Pike and Route 113, Souderton.
The topic is Going Green: The importance of sustainability and the steps Univest has taken. Guest Speaker is Rich Mariner, VP of Property Management.
The Menu is Hors d'oeuvres catered by Melodia Grille. Beer and Wine provided. Cost is $10 Chamber members and $15 Non-members. You can pay at the door.
Register online at the Indian Valley Chamber's newly redesigned website. Or call the office at 215-723-9472.
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Ribbon Cutting At HSB
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Welcome To Our New Neighbor
 On Saturday, March 13 at 8:30 am, an official ribbon-cutting will be held a the new Harleysville Savings Bank on County Line Road.
Stop by to see this new addition to our community. They have a green building worth learning about and plenty of friendly faces. They are already open for business.
The HSB Branch Manager, Nick Merlo, has become a Main Street volunteer already. HSB was also our lead sponsor for the 2009 Parade. They are rapidly becoming part of our local community!
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Vote for Souderton & Telford Businesses
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Vote Local
 Did you vote yet?
Vote for your favorite local businesses in the Montgomery News Readers' Choice Poll.
Show your local pride and vote for your favorites in a wide variety of categories.
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Curves Partners With Generations
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Ribbon Cutting to Celebrate
 Generations Executive Director,Doug Eschbach, Mayor John Reynolds, Councilman and STMS Chairman, Jeff Gross, IVCC ambassador John Ralston,STMS manager, Pam Coleman joined Curves owner, Bev Leatherman, for a recent ribbon cutting ceremony.
Read more in the article at our website.
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Chamber Event for Women
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Penn Foundation is Host to Luncheon
 TEAMS (Together Everyone Achieves More Success) Women's Networking Group of the Indian Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold their March meeting at the Penn Foundation.
RSVP for the Luncheon on Tuesday, March 16 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Penn Foundation, Grundy Auditorium, 807 Lawn Avenue, Sellersville.
Carol Washko, Director of Advancement will be the speaker. Carol will talk about Penn Foundation's services they offer, a comprehensive, holistic continuum of mental health, mental retardation, and substance use services for children, adolescents, adults, seniors, couples, families, businesses, churches, and schools designed to meet all levels of mental, emotional, behavioural, and spiritual healthcare needs.
See the Chamber's website for more details and to RSVP.
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Flowers, Fairy Tales and Fantasies
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Local Flower Show
 Peter Becker Community's Flowers, Fairy Tales and Fantasies Flower Show March 11-13, 2010 Thursday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 800 Maple Avenue, Harleysville, PA 19438 Vote for Your Favorite Artist! Craft and Vendor Show Bake Sale · Bistro and Café Plant Sale · Quilt Sale Prizes and Giveaways Food & Refreshments Free Tours at Maplewood Estates, visit their Thrift Shop and Gift Shops For more information, call:215-256-9501 or visit their website. I know. Peter Becker is not located in the boroughs but this annual flower show is the first sign of spring. I don't know about you, but I need some spring!
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Four Months Until the Indian Valley Farmers' Market
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Watch for News
 The Indian Valley Farmers' Market will open on Saturday, June 26 with the Berried Treasure Competition. Details will be forthcoming. The Promotions Committee is working to schedule fun events and activities each week of the season. If you have any ideas, please send them to us. Better yet, join the team! They meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month at the STMS office. The easiest way to share ideas and news about the Farmers' Market is through the Facebook page dedicated to fans of the Indian Valley Farmers' Market. Become a fan! |
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Kudos to Main Street Java
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They Did It Right!
 During the multiple snow storms last month, Heidi Corbett kept their customers updated on when the Cafe would be open using Facebook. She also does a great job of keeping their loyal customers up-to-date on who is playing on Friday nights. Judging from the comments on Facebook, their customers appreciate her hard work. Kevin High will be performing this Friday at Main Street Java from 7 to 9 pm. Live music on Friday nights in downtown Souderton. Acoustic driven creatively performed covers by Kevin High, with frequent sightings by the siblings: Steve "the bub", and Karen "Yerkie". |
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Observations about our Facebook page
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Who knew?
 Our Facebook page for Souderton Telford Main Streets has 325 fans. During the snow storms, we had fans who posted photos of the storm as it happened. It was fun to read the comments from fans from Florida as they talked about their memories of growing up in town. I never imagined people from out-of-state following our page. It was really cool. As I sat in my home in the Lehigh Valley, it was great to see what the conditions were in Souderton and to read the comments. The Facebook page keeps growing in directions we did not expect. The fans are really giving it life. Here
is a photo that Bob Brecker posted
from one of the storms. The thumbnail does not due it justice. Go to
our page to see it in the fan photos. Our next email blast will feature a really cool project Bob is working on with Google maps. Keep an eye out for it. |
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Facebook
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Souderton Telford Main Streets is now on Facebook. Watch for daily posts about a variety of local interest news. Post your comments or photos.
We now have a page for the Indian Valley Farmers' Market.
Check out the pages we have found on Facebook for Souderton and Telford Businesses! Let us know of any we have missed on Facebook.
Find us by searching for Souderton Telford Main Streets! |
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