News Summer 2015
Business Community, Township Officials Share Ideas at Roundtable Event Lower Providence business community members shared their perspectives on economic development with Township officials at a roundtable discussion on April 29. Hosted by the Township's Business Development Committee, the event was attended by some 30 business owners/operators, brokers and real estate agents. Supervisor Colleen Eckman, a member of the Business Development Committee, welcomed the attendees. "We're willing to listen and we want to hear your thoughts," she said and emphasized that the Board of Supervisors is committed to filling vacant properties and growing the existing businesses.
completed in partnership with the state and Montgomery County include the Arcola Road Bridge replacement and the Route 422/363 interchange project. He explained that the Township has put into place a 5-year road resurfacing plan.
receipts or business privilege taxes. Responsiveness also was cited with one attendee noting, "A focus group like this is very rare and reflects that the Township is very supportive." Others brought procedural challenges to the attention of Township officials.
The attendees then assessed the Township's strengths and weaknesses and their own successes and challenges. A safe place to live and work and great location were high on many of their lists, as was the fact that there are no mercantile, gross
All agreed that the roundtable was very beneficial and saw value in future events. If you'd like to be included in future Business Development events, contact businessdevelopment@lowerprovide nce.org.
Those in attendance were asked what brought them to the event. In addition to the opportunity to provide their input, many said they wanted to find out how they could work together to help the township. Township Manager Rich Gestrich opened the roundtable by updating the group on the Township's ongoing work in three key areas: Infrastructure, planning, and mediabased efforts. Projects being
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We're Open for Business If you're looking for a home for your business, there is no better place than Lower Providence Township. You'll have access to major highways and a skilled workforce and you'll be part of a great community. We have the tools and resources to meet your needs and our professional team is ready to help. So if you are starting a business, relocating or expanding, let us show you what Lower Providence Township has to offer. Contact Bill Roth at 610-635-3519 or email broth@lowerprovidence.org
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