Haverford Business Developments
February 2019
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Business Breakfast Meet & Greet at House Cup Coffee Roasters
Wednesday, February 6th
8:00 - 9:30 am
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Our next Meet & Greet will be held this Wednesday, February 6th from 8:00 - 9:30 am at House Cup Coffee Roasters at 95 S. Eagle Road in Havertown.
Come meet HPED staff and board members, Township administrators and elected officials, and network with other local businesses. Bring your business cards!
Sample a few varieties of fresh roasted coffee and learn about the roasting process from owner Brian Niles. Light breakfast will be served.
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HPED's Annual Report 2018
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2018 has been a year full of activity and growth for HPED. Thank you to the Haverford Township staff and our board of commissioners who have worked alongside us and provided financial support. We also want to thank our sponsors, members and volunteers who have joined us in our efforts to beautify our community and foster economic growth!
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Welcome to Fisher's ACE Hardware
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HPED welcomes Fisher's Ace Hardware which moved to the Manoa Shopping Center this fall. The store was previously located in the Drexeline Shopping Center, but needed to move since the center is being redeveloped. Store Manager Rob Marone reports that he is excited to have found this new location, as 60% of their customers were from Havertown.
Rob grew up in Springfield and has been working for Fisher's Ace Hardware for 25 years. "I really enjoy the hands-on work and the customer interaction with my job," Rob explains. "Ace is a great company to work for and I think we separate ourselves from the box stores with our exceptional customer service and family-like atmosphere."
In addition to tools and hardware, they have a full-service paint department and a large selection of Weber and Big Green Egg grills. They cut keys and glass, repair screens and windows, and are a destination for holiday decorations.
"We are also looking forward to hosting special holiday grill demonstrations on Memorial Day, Father's Day, July 4th, etc." reveals Rob. Check out their store hours, special events and sales at
https://www.acehardware.com/store-details/16977
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Haverford Home & Garden Show seeks Vendors
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Sponsor & Vendor forms are now available for Haverford Home & Garden Show which will be held on May 18-19, 2019 at Haverford Reserve.
The 2019 show will include up to 75-85 vendors representing a variety of businesses such as general contractors, architects, interior designers, arborists, plumbers, electricians, roofers, painters, lawn care providers, realtors, financial services such as banks, phone and internet services, and businesses that sell home improvement, gardening or landscaping products.
There will be a marketplace where vendors will sell home and garden items such as garden tools, bird houses and bird feeders, fine art, plants, pillows and table linens, candles, antiques and gift items.
Presentations will be scheduled on topics such as curb appeal, downsizing, container gardening, interior decorating, tree care, and beekeeping. We will repeat our popular Furniture Flip Contest. In addition, Make & Take projects will be offered for children and adults.
Vendor Forms are now available on the Haverford Home & Garden Show website.
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HPED Looking for Storefront & Business to Share Space
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HPED is looking for a storefront in one of our central business districts for our office. We have identified a few possibilities, but if you know of an opening, please let us know. We are also look for a business who would like to sublet part of the space. Contact Jeanne at [email protected] if you are interested.
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Free Storm Water Planters or Rain Gardens for Haverford Businesses
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Haverford businesses can request a free storm water flow through planter if they have downspouts in a visible, paved location on their business property or rain gardens if they have a suitable location. A limited number of planters will be available to good locations under a pilot program funded by the Haverford Township Civic Council. Check your downspouts and request more information or a planter by emailing
[email protected]
with the subject “Storm water Planter” or “Rain Garden” if requesting a rain garden.
What Are They?
Rain Gardens are beautiful landscaped areas built down, instead of up, intercepting runoff from buildings, driveways and other impervious surfaces before it can reach the storm sewers and streams. Small gardens are typically 6-12 inches deep and drain within a day or two after a rain. Plants are water and drought tolerant and need little or no watering after they are established. Find more information at
www.facebook.com/HaverfordRainGardens
. Storm water planters are designed to filter and detain water from downspouts watering a beautiful array of water and drought tolerant plants.
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Senior Citizen Discount Day in the Works
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HPED and the Township's Senior Citizen's Advisory Committee are teaming up to create a discount day for seniors at local restaurants, stores, hair salons, etc.
HPED will be creating and publishing a list of participating businesses over the next few months!
Email Jeanne at
[email protected] if you are a business owner who would like to participate.
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Launch of our new Discover Haverford website!
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It’s finally ready and live!
We’ve been working on the
DiscoverHaverford.org
website for months and here it is!
The website serves a number of purposes: acting as a clearinghouse of information for Haverford Township residents, promoting the Township as a destination for shopping and dining, and offering information to potential new businesses and residents.
The website includes:
- History & culture of Haverford Township
- Haverford Township Restaurant Guide
- Calendar of public meetings & community events
- List of community groups with links
- Haverford in the News
- Photo galleries
- Business Recruitment Materials
We will be working on other elements in the next few months, including a searchable business directory, a gift-buying guide, and a list of volunteer opportunities.
The HPED website will continue to focus on our projects and events, and have newsletter and membership sign up links.
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HPED's 2019 Membership Drive
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Current HPED Members - it is time to renew your membership!
If you are not currently an HPED member, we hope you will join the 150+ businesses and resident members in our efforts to make Haverford Township the best it can be!
To become a member, click on the link below to download our membership form, which outlines the membership benefits.
Resident Membership $25
Business Membership $100
Gold Sponsor $250
Platinum Sponsor $500
If you have questions about membership, please contact Executive Director Jeanne Angell at
[email protected]
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Thank you to our Partner - Township of Haverford!
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Thank you to our Platinum HPED Sponsors ($500)
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Thank you to our Gold HPED Sponsors ($250)
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HPED has been working on behalf of our business districts since its inception in 2010. From business district beautification projects to business networking events, from public information sessions on new development to presentations to the Board of Commissioners to request project funding, our goals have been the same - to foster the development, breadth and growth of our business districts while maintaining and enhancing the inherent charm of our community.
For more information about HPED, visit our website at
www.hped.org.
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