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| August 1, 2011 | E-Update
Souderton Telford Main Streets
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Hello Reader,
This summer has flown by. Since summer is prime grant season, I have been busy writing and closing out grants.
I also am taking an online class on integrating technology in the nonprofit world. Apparently, I am doing this email all wrong...too long, too many different topics, too many different organizations covered.
Of course, 47% of the people receiving this email, open it. The average open rate for nonprofits is 9%. That's rather respectable.
August is very busy:
We are heading into the Univest Grand Prix and we have lots of ways for you to get involved.
We are actually working on the Souderton Holiday Parade material. The online registration will open on Sept. 1.
Let's tear into the piles of information in my inbox and see what else is happening over the next couple of weeks.
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 | Market Is Thriving
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What You need to Know?
The Market is open for business from 8:30 am until 12:30 pm. Rain or shine. Our farmers will always be there but some of our other vendors don't do well in the rain.
The vendors fall into three categories:
Of course, we always try to jazz things up a bit with unusual events,
The best part of theIndian Valley Farmers' Market is seeing all the familiar faces of vendors, friends, neighbors and family while you stock up on fresh, locally grown food!
See you at the Market. |
| Business Owners Still Need to Complete the Survey |
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Help Us, Help you
You do not want the opinions of a few businesses to guide our work for the next couple of years. We only have a couple of dozens full responses to our survey.
If you want have a say, click here and go take our Business Owner Survey.
We sent out postcards and our Economic Restructuring Committee will be out and about encouraging business owners to spare us about 10 minutes to complete this survey.
It's your Main Street program, make sure the programming fits your needs.
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| Another Survey- Turnpike Changes |
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Add Your Two-cents
 Sen. Bob Mench, by way of the Indian Valley Chamber, sent out this opportunity.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is conducting an online survey to gather public opinion on the possibility of ending cash payments for tolling fees. Turnpike Commission is currently conducting a feasibility study to learn how the conversion to a cashless, All-Electronic Tolling (AET) system would impact customers and operations.
As part of its study, the commission is asking motorists to complete an online survey. The survey will be available until August 22. |
| It's Going to Be A Rockin' Good Time |
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Business is Rockin' & Rollin' In the Indian Valley
 The annual Indian Valley Chamber of Commerce Expo is coming up rapidly. You know this is the hottest ticket in town.
The booth space at the Indian Valley Country Club goes quickly so sign up now at the Chamber's website for this October 6 event.
Our friends at the Chamber know that having a 3-dimensional, four-color, interactive booth at the Expo alone is not enough. You and your staff need to be prepared to make lasting connections.
They have an Expo 101 Seminar on Wednesday August 24 from 4pm to 5 pm at Generations of Indian Valley to help you maximize your return on your booth. Mail, call, fax, or email the Chamber Office for details and to register. |
| Young Adult Locals Night |
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Brought to you by Calvary Church
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| Univest Grand Prix 2011
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So Many Ways to Participate!
Let's see if we can point you in the right direction here.
The Univest Grand Prix is arriving in town on Saturday, September 17.
We have dedicated a portion of the Main Streets website to information about the Grand Prix for residents, business owners and visitors.
You can find out a wealth information that should help you maximize the day's fun and profit.
The new course map for the in-town race. We will post the Cyclosportif when it is finalized. The Cyclosportif, the recreational race that covers the surrounding area has undergone a major overhaul.
Information on how to sign up for a SMS text feed for your smart phone. Stay abreast of the day's happenings in real time, plus tell the world what your business is doing to celebrate. Ice cold drinks, anyone?
The sign-up paperwork to have a booth at the Univest plaza. No one can get to your business? Come to the crowds and entice them back to your business after the race.
How to participate as a Course Marshal and be in front of the crowds to see the excitement.
A cheat sheet filled with race terms so you can sound like you know what is going on! I love this.
How to host a racer or a team. This is one of the features that makes this race special on the international circuit. The riders stay in a real homes rather than an impersonal hotel. Your family will have an insider's view of the race and someone special to cheer for.
Finally, make sure you tune into the Souderton Telford Main Streets website on race day.
We will hijack our own website and turn it into Media Central that day. You will be able to follow audio from WNPV 1440 AM, the SMS texting service, the Souderton Telford Main Streets Facebook feed and, if they are broadcasting it live, you will be able to see the race on WFMZ's web feed.
They have something going on in Doylestown the next day, but we are the Souderton Telford Main Streets. We don't worry about Doylestown.
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| Party Time! |
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Can you help us?
 I was asked to find a few people who have decided to add a party to their UGP experience this year.
Any business who has found a cool way to benefit from all the visitors should also contact the STMS office.
The gentleman in charge of floating ideas to the regional media would like to do a couple of stories and to pitch story ideas set in the Boroughs.
I will pass along the information and the contacts to the PR person. Just call the STMS office at 215-723-6627 or email me. |
| Can You Help? |
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We need help for an ongoing project
 We try to keep event calendars in the local, regional and state level posted with community events from Souderton and Telford.
Without an assistant at the office, I cannot keep up with this task. We are looking for a volunteer who will take on this task for us.
Here's an article explaining more about what we need. Can you help us? |
| Paying It Forward |
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At the IV Boys and Girls Club
 You know the local business community was very involved in helping to build the Indian Valley Boys and Girls Club.
If you spend any time talking to kids who belong there, you quickly learn what a positive force this organization has been in their lives.
Here's a photo of how the Indian Valley Boys and Girls Club (and the North Penn Boys and Girls Club) have made a substantial contribution back to our local community.
They collected over 1300 items for the food pantry at Keystone Opportunity Center and several other pantries in our area. It makes the investment in building this wonderful facility so worthwhile.
Thanks to Matt Godshall for sharing his photos and his pride in the kids.
By the way, they are still accepting donated items for their big fund-raising auction! |
| Have You Signed Up?
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Join the Dialogue
If you plan to be in town for the race, you can join the race excitement with a text dialogue.
We tested it last year and it was a blast.
You point your smart phone at the QR to the left and take an image. You then put in your name and cell phone number. that's it.
On Race Day, you will get a steady stream of texts from event coordinators, local businesses, residents, fans and anyone else who signs up. Add your comments and we are off to a busy day of everyone talking about the day's excitement.
You can also click here and go sign up. All posts will be monitored to keep this a family-friendly service. Standard SMS/Data Rates Apply.
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| Chicken BBQ Tradition |
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Don't miss this opportunity
One of the most delicious traditions in Souderton is coming up on Saturday, August 27.
The Souderton Mennonite Home hosts a full day of activities and great food.
Motorcycles, Antique Cars & Engines
Silent Auction from 10 am to 2 pm, General Auction at 1 pm in the auditorium.
Supervised Fun 10:30 am to 3 pm, Games & Friends. Marian & Friends show time 11:30 am in the auditorium.
Chicken Dinners 11 am to 4 pm, Eat-in/Take-Out: 1/4 Chicken, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Applesauce, Roll, Butter, Drink Sausage Sandwiches, Hot dots, Baked Goods, Pies, Ice Cream
Crafters' Market and Flea Market outdoors, 9 am to 3 pm. Proceeds Benefit the Residents of Souderton Mennonite Homes
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| Let's Cheat! |
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Grab Your Cameras!
With the Univest Grand Prix flying through our Souderton Historic District and the Cyclosportif covering the beautiful communities around us, we have the perfect opportunity to win this competition!
2011 People Powered Movement Photo Contest
The Alliance for Biking and Walking invites you to submit your best imagesof bicycling and walking. Categories include bicycling, walking, advocatesin action, women, and equity and open streets.
The contest aims to celebrate active transportation and help build a repository of high quality images for use by pedestrian and bicycle advocates across North America.
Think you've got a great shot to share?
Winners will be announced in March 2012. Additional prizes will be announced at a future date, but the grand prize is an all-expenses paid, ten-day bike trip through Tuscany, Italy. You must tell us if you win!
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| Summer Fun at Ruth's |
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You Do Not Want to Miss
The ladies over at Ruth and Company are doing an exemplary job of posting on Facebook.
Here's something I picked up from there. Then Ruth gave me a small flyer when I stopped by. She is using different media to get her message out in an inexpensive but personal way. Today, Friday, August 19, they will have Aveda makeup artist, Fawn, here for an event from 1 pm to 8 pm. Call 215-799-0234 or email the store for an appointment and details. |
| Something new and "Local" |
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Something to tickle your tongue
The Souderton Train Station is the home to a new restaurant called the Local. I swiped a recent photo from their Facebook post of a daily special.
"Sweet Thai Chicken Salad: Local chicken grilled and poached in sweet chili sauce over spring mix with roasted peaches, roasted almonds, and feta; garnished with sweet curry dusted tortilla tangles and blood orange Balsamic Reduction!"
That's just a daily special. You need to check out their menu and plan to stop by. They are open for breakfast and lunch all week and for dinner on Fridays and Saturdays.
The knowledgeable staff will tell you all about the philosophy and why is is so aptly named.
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| Grab Your Camera and Explore |
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Visit the Souderton Historic District
Here is another opportunity for local photographers.
Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission (PHMC) is looking photos.
You can find all the details here and the links for more information. A map of the Souderton Historic District
is here.
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| Our Own Commercial for the Market |
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The 2011 IVFM Season is here!
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| More Online |
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Another grant application is calling
 I will try to keep the website and Facebook updated.
I know Moyer Indoor|Outdoor has a fall mixer coming up. The Souderton Parade registration should open on September 1. We have more events coming to the Farmers' Market this fall.
The Pennsylvania Main Streets conference is coming up from September 6-9.
Follow us on Facebook for both Souderton Telford Main Streets and Indian Valley Farmers' Market.
In the mean time, I have a September 1 deadline for a grant that is calling for my attention. |
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| Facebook | 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 also 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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