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The Borough Invites You… Coffee & Conversation

Friday, October 2nd, 2009

The Borough of Jenkintown is writing a new Community Revitalization Plan and invites you for coffee and conversation to discuss your thoughts on community issues, concerns, needs and preferences. Please come to either of two sessions: October 13th or October 15th from 7:30 – 9:00 pm at the Jenkintown School District at 325 Highland Ave. This is part of a series of public events to shape our community’s revitalization plan with planning consultants and Borough officials.

Fire Prevention Night- Oct. 8th

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Come out to the Town Square on Thursday, Oct. 8th from 7:00 – 9:00 pm for a family oriented event featuring fire trucks, fire prevention information and
various displays.

“Creature Feature” Workshop on October 13th Will Take the Fright out of Marketing

Friday, September 25th, 2009

If promoting your company has proven to be a spooky task, make sure you don’t miss out on the upcoming thriller workshop, “Marketing Your Business in Scary Times”. On Tuesday, October 13th, Leza Raffel of The Communication Solutions Group and Lisa Peskin of Sales Evolution will be hosting a ninety minute workshop, easing the fears of this vital business practice. The “creature feature” will be held at the Hiway Theater in Jenkintown at 8:00 am. (212 Old York Road)

The breakfast session will focus on ways to successfully promote a business in today’s economy without relying on a “monster” budget. Key points to be addressed will be developing and promoting your unique selling point, defining and accessing your target market, setting realistic marketing goals, maximizing your message through public relations, cost-cutting strategies for direct mail and advertising, and the top 10 ways to take the fear out of selling.

The complimentary program will be among one of the many events to take place as part of this year’s Best of the Burbs 16 series hosted by the Eastern Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce. Best of the Burbs will run from October 2nd to October 25th showcasing a variety of organizations in Montgomery County.

Breakfast will be provided. Please RSVP by October 8th by calling 215-884-6499.

The Communication Solutions Group is a full-service public relations firm dedicated to results –driven communication strategies. Services include marketing plan development and implementation, branding and corporate identity design, marketing research, special event planning, and targeted advertising planning creation. Communication Solutions services a variety of clients ranging from business to non-profit organizations to governmental agencies and school districts. For more information visit www.comsolutions.com or call (215) 884-6499.

4th Annual Arts & Crafts Fair at Jenkintown Library

Thursday, September 17th, 2009

The Jenkintown Library will be hosting its 4rd Annual Arts & Crafts Fair on Sunday, October 4 from 11 am until 3 pm outdoors in the Library parking lot. All crafts for sale are hand made. There will be an activity area for children hosted by Rhinoceros Toys, and refreshments and snacks will be available. Come enjoy the afternoon and get an early start on the gift-giving season ahead.

If you are interested in participating as a vendor, please call Bonnie Miller at the Library for more details: 215-884-0593. Jenkintown Library is located at 460 York Road in Jenkintown. A rain date is scheduled for Sunday, October 11.

Coming soon… Old Man Al’s

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

We’re pleased to announce that Old Man Al’s will be opening at 700 West Avenue this October featuring sandwiches and ice cream.

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