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March 17, 2010
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E-Update
Souderton Telford Main Streets
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Dear Reader,
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
The news stories are rolling in faster than the forsythia can bloom. A sure sign of spring in Souderton and Telford.
At the March Business Roundtable, we talked about attendance and how often we should schedule that event. Consensus was to try holding it quarterly. So the next Business Roundtable will be held on Tuesday, June 8.
Greg McGovern wisely pointed out that the meetings were held to share information. This newsletter is so full of good information and so well-read that people do not need to take time from their very busy day to catch up over lunch.
I will miss getting everyone to try lunch at restaurants that may be outside their normal patterns.
We have so many new eateries opening this year that we would have been trying several new ones before we cycled back to some of our favorites. You will have to go try the new food establishments on your own.
By the next newsletter, we should have the Google map of the Eateries in Souderton and Telford done. We will be asking you to write reviews of your favorite restaurants as a way to strengthen our local economy.
Your homework over the next two weeks is to have a bite at your usual spot or try a potential new favorite. We will be asking you to share your good reviews in April. Stay posted!
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Easter Egg Hunt at The Store
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Mark Your Calendars
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Everything Old is New Again
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Consign For Design Reopens on March 27
Check out the new website:
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New Business & Old Friend & Great Food
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Dave Sowanger is Back!
Dave is back on Broad Street with an all-new pizzeria and grille. He owned 2 Fratellis' several years ago and now he is back to feed us again.
Join us in welcoming the Broad Street Pizzeria & Grille at 40 W. Broad Street, Souderton.
They have an all new look, new menu items and a new staff. They even have a website with menus, coupons, specials and contact information.
Send them an email with your fax number and they will send you the daily specials.
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Spring In Telford
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Signs of of the Season
As fleeting as the crocus blooms, the Victorian Boutique on Main Street is only open for a short time in the Spring.
They are currently open through March 28 with all your spring and summer decorating needs.
Don't miss out on this very special event that draws people from a tri-state area to downtown Telford.
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Souderton Dancers Perform in Major Venues
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Barn School of Dance Students Travel
A group of dancers from The Barn Studio of Dance, Souderton, under the direction of Alyce Richardson, recently performed at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C.
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performed an original dance to Canon in D. The studio also sent a
group of dancers to the Lincoln Center
for the Performing Arts in New York. They are looking ahead to
performing in London in 2012.
Pictured in front row is Jamie Alderfer, Cassidy Kooker, Cassandra
Dunning, Allyson Beldham, Julianna Alderfer and Casey Febus. Middle row is Lindsay Boland, Hannah Boland, Emma Watts, Megan Koeplinger, Caroline Sene and Anna Portock. Back row is Allison Sene, Joanne Meloro, Taylor Stroup, Amie Siegfried, Dina Smirnova, Nancy Oliver, Kendra Novinski, Susan Fudala, Anne Fillenwarth and Deb Warren.
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Early Musical at the Montgomery Theater
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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
If you have not reserved your seats for this musical delight, what are you waiting for?
The Montgomery Theater presents one musical a year and this is it for 2010.
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!
Become a fan of their Facebook page while you are online!
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Deadline to Vote!
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Vote Now!
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Tell-Tell Tiles & Fractured Fantasies Exhibition
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Eric Boynton of Clay Rat Studios
Eric sent over this announcement of the very prestigious tile show where he will be showing his artwork. Read all about it at our website.
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Meet Your State Senator This Friday
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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 Greenleaf and 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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Plan Ahead for Spring Cleaning
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Scrap
Metal Recycling Event
St. Paul's Green Team Environmental Ministry is holding a Scrap Metal Recycling Event on Saturday, April 10, 9 am to 1 pm.
Bring your items to the parking lot behind St. Paul's Lutheran Church, South Main Street and Lincoln Avenue in Telford.
Drop off these items free of charge: All scrap metal including Steel, Iron, Brass, Copper, Aluminum, and products such as lawn mowers, benches, bicycles, washers, dryers, water heaters, car batteries, nails, and much more!
They are also collecting used ink cartridges and cell phones!
Do not bring: Tin cans, paint cans, refrigerators, air conditioners, car tires, hazardous material, or electronics.
For more information, check out the website or email your questions.
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Guidance For Growing Workshop
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Another Unique Business in Downtown
The businesses that find the Village Center Office Suites to be a good location really add zest to the business mix. Guidance for Growing is one of those new businesses that bring a unique perspective to doing business in Souderton. They are offering a educational, informative
and tasty workshop called, Investing in Superfoods, Savings
and Debt - Building a Healthy Structure, and The Payoff of Positive Thinking.
It will be held in the large workspace at the Village Center on April 1. Read the full press release at our website or contact them at 215- 421-1634 or by email. |
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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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Windows 7- What It Can Do For You
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Chamber Workshop
The Indian Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting a seminar on Windows 7 on March 30, 2010 at Franconia Heritage Banquet & Conference Center from 12:00 - 1:30 PM. Learn how the latest version of Windows operating system can do for you. Get details at either the STMS website or the Chamber website. |
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Welcome to Our New Neighbor
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Harleysville Savings Bank
Jeff Gross, chair of STMS, and our huge scissors participated in the ribbon-cutting for the new Harleysville Savings Bank branch opening. It was pouring rain outside Saturday, so the ceremony was held inside the new building on County Line Rd. In the Photo: Sheri Strouse, HSB Sr. Vice President; Ron Geib, HSB President & CEO; Gerry Clemmer, Pastor of Souderton Mennonite Church, Karen Kispert, Exec. Director of Keystone Opportunity Center, Jeff Gross, Souderton Councilman and STMS Board chair, Ken Byler, President of Indian Valley Chamber of Commerce, Dominick Merlo, HSB Souderton Branch Manager, Phil Detweiler, Contractor, Phil Lederach, Architect, Tom McAteer, HSB Souderton Assistant Manager. |
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Another Online Survey
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The Pennsylvania Buy Fresh Buy Local website is chock full of good information about sources for eating well in the Commonwealth. We have the Indian Valley Farmers' Market listed there because it is such a good resource. They have an online survey about their website that will reward you with a nice coupon for their online marketplace. Take a moment to fill out their survey and then use the coupon to purchase an item to show your support for local, healthy eating! |
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Is Your Business on the List?
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It's Free!
One of our spring projects is the creation of Google maps with different categories. Bob Brecker has already started the restuarant map. It is missing several restaurants because he was using our online business guide to find the information he needed. Check to make sure your business is listed. You also want to make sure the Google listing for your business is up-to-date and accurate. We will be using both sources for the data to market our communities. It's free. Why would you want to miss these opportunities to drive traffic to your business? Call the STMS office if you need help. |
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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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