Tuesday, November 27, 2012
President Obama is scheduled to visit Hatfield manufacturer on Friday as part of his tour to raise awareness about the 'looming fiscal cliff.'
According to multiple news sources, President Barack Obama is scheduled to visit Hatfield on Friday as part of a tour to make a public case for his administration's plan for addressing the impending "fiscal cliff." So what is the fiscal cliff? It's the changes expected to go into effect when the 2011 Budget Control Act expires at the end of the year. Among the changes are: At the same time, spending cuts agreed on in last year's debt ceiling agreement will go into effect, meaning steep cuts to things like the defense budget and Medicare. According to the Associated Press, both sides warn that going over the cliff could harm the fragile economic recovery, but the White House and congressional Republicans still differ on whether the answer …
Saturday, November 24, 2012
"Our customers get great deals and perks for shopping on SBS, and small businesses get noticed a bit more. It's a win-win," said OBVI Boutique owner Antoinette Poluch.
Small Business Saturday is today, Nov. 24. This Saturday is designated as a day to patronize small businesses in your communities: Shop for holiday gifts, buy services, have lunch. Event host American Express just wants you to get out and "shop small." Lots of businesses in our area are participating in Small Business Saturday, and many of them are offering additional incentives to shop locally, in the form of special sales and discounts. Daniela De Souza, owner of Conshohocken's 'feine coffee shop, plans to participate in her first Small Business Saturday, after the Fayette Street location opened earlier this year. "I recently found out about this promotion through Amex," De Souza said. "Any opportunity to get more traffic is welcomed, …
Thursday, November 15, 2012
The Glenside Commercial District was one of five outstanding county projects recognized by the Montgomery County Planning Commission
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Thursday, November 15, 2012
The Montgomery County Planning Commission honored five projects and their creators yesterday at the annual Montgomery Awards ceremony. The program recognizes the best in planning and design and revitalization in the county. The Glenside Commercial District was honored with a revitalization award; the other category is land development. The Glenside Commercial District received a 2012 Montgomery Award for streetscape enhancements that have revitalized the Easton Road corridor, which runs through the heart of Glenside. This project has helped reinvigorate a popular, walkable, aesthetically pleasing neighborhood where residents and visitors are excited to shop and support local businesses. The improvements run the length of the Easton Road…
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
The Helping Hand Foundation gets a boost from hoagie sales.
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Abington Commissioner John Spiegelman recently accepted an $875 check from Lee’s Hoagie House owner Jon Waxman on behalf of the Helping Hand Foundation. Waxman, who owns the Abington and the Horsham Lee’s Hoagie Houses, donated 10 percent of the sales of both restaurants Nov. 3 to benefit those affected by Hurricane Sandy. See the initial story here. The local charity targets area people in need of assistance due to Hurricane Sandy. “People are struggling right now,” Waxman said. Nov. 3. “Growing up in Cheltenham, and seeing what people are going through right now … it’s just kind of cool to be able to give back. So the more people who come in, the more money we can donate.”
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Thursday, November 8, 2012
AmEx's third annual Small Business Saturday is coming later this month.
Sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is Small Business Saturday. It's a day to patronize and support the locally owned small businesses in your community. Hosted by American Express and sponsored by FedEx, Clear Channel and many other corporate supporters, public officials and advocacy groups, the third annual Small Business Saturday will be held Nov. 24, to help small businesses generate exposure and, well, business during the biggest shopping season of the year. Supporting these businesses invigorates the economy and the community. Last year, more than 100 million people pledged to "Shop Small," by visiting brick-and-mortar shops in their neighborhoods, and American Express estimates this year's turnout will be even greater. …
Ruth
8:18 am on Friday, November 30, 2012
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