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Lansdowne Business Association New Programs

A NEW annual community event
strengthens our committment to help our town!

For years, the most-asked question is town has been, "What's happening in Lansdowne?" It's a healthy curiosity that will likely continue as Lansdowne evolves.

In 2008, the Lansdowne Business Association gathered community leaders at the first annual public event to give people the opportunity to hear, first-hand, what's going on. Here's what we heard at our first "What's Happening?" event:

  • We met the new Main Street Manager, Michael Grant, introduced by Virginia Gavin, Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation's President. We heard about the LEDC's programs for businesses and commercial building owners
  • Terry Ponton, GLCA President, gave us a snapshot of the Lansdowne Theater building activity and the Greater Lansdowne Civic Association project.
  • Kathleen Lambert, Zoning Hearing Board Chair, enlightened us about the new zoning code and how it will effect the town in a very positive way.
  • Cultural organizations were represented by Jack Covert (Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra), Lee Jones (Lansdowne Folk Club), Stephen Wagner (Lansdowne Sofa Cinema) and Terry Baraldi (Celebration Theater).
  • Joan Reivich told us about the Lansdowne Human Relations Commission.
  • Barbara Silzle, Borough Council Environmental Committee, offered information on how we can help the planet, and reduce the cost of trash disposal for the Borough through conscientious recycling efforts.
  • From Jeri Staiber, we learned about the various ways in which the 20th Century Club is used; and what is offered by the Lansdowne Parks & Recreation Program.

Attendees enjoyed mingling, sipping tea and coffee, munching on tasty treats, and participating in the Q & A following the panel presentations.

 

Three types of business groups in Lansdowne:

  1. Central Business District Promotions (A part of the Main Street Program of the LEDC)
    Contact Jennifer Hoff 610-220-1385 and get involved in the "CBD" Promotions Commitee.

  2. Neighborhood Business Promotions Contact Karen Doherty 484-455-2897 and get involved in support and promotions for any of our SIX Neighborhood Business Districts: Marshall Road, Plumstead Avenue, Shadeland Avenue, Union Avenue, Scottdale Road, Gladstone.

  3. Home Based Business Promotions Contact Kelly Bliss 610-394-2547 and "Come out, come out, wherever you are". You can attend these private monthly meetings and discuss your concerns as a home based business, without going public about it. Learn the facts about our home based business friendly town ... instead of wondering if you are really "legal".

Which type of business do you have? Contact the leader of your group and get involved. After all, you are not in this alone. We can pull together with business owners who share similar challenges. We can share costs for marketing, benefit from additional knowledge, and find support for our unique business needs!