It is time to consider where we have been and where we are going as an organization.

Souderton-Telford Main Streets is five years old and we are at the end of our original five-year plan. It is time to review what we have accomplished and what is ahead.

To that end, all committee volunteers and anyone interested in participating as we plan our goals for the next five years is invited to attend the Quarterly Board of Directors meeting on Thursday, August 21 at the Souderton-Telford Main Streets office. We are requesting an RSVP so we can provide food and refreshments. We have a busy, productive agenda for the evening.

Telford Borough has received word that we have won the coveted Montgomery Revitalization Award from Montgomery County.  This award recognizes successful revitalization projects and programs throughout the county. The Telford Marketplace is an outstanding example of multiple levels of government, the Souderton-Telford Main Streets volunteers, and private businesses coming together to make a substantial, positive change in their community.   

As part of that ongoing partnership, we are proud to announce that Congressman Charles Dent will be coming to Telford to present a check for $245,000 to Telford Borough. These funds will be used pay a portion of the renovation work that was done on the rail buildings and the construction of the pavilion.

Plan to join Souderton-Telford Main Streets and Telford Borough officials on Thursday, August 28^th at 10 am. We will congregate under the pavilion next to Telford Treats by the Tracks to celebrate Congressman Dent’s assistance with our project.

The Congressman enjoyed his visit in June when he came to the ribbon-cutting for the Marketplace. He especially enjoyed the informal time he had to chat with everyone after the photo opportunity. Consequently, we have included the same informal interaction with the Congressman after the check presentation ceremony.

So come celebrate the mosaic of funding that made the Telford Marketplace possible and spend some time talking to one of our Washington, D.C. representatives.

Don't delay! Get your tickets to "Reefer Madness" before they are gone.

Last year, the Montgomery Theater sold out "The Full Monty" before the show opened. The annual musical always is popular and this show promises to go just as fast.

In fact, they have added Saturday afternoon matinees at 3 pm to accommdoate the demand for tickets! Go see a matinee show and enjoy a relaxing dinner at one of the many fine restaurants in Souderton and Telford afterward.

Order your tickets online and you can have the bragging rights to say, "I loved "Reefer Madness" in Souderton." 

The newly created Indian Valley Business Networking Group is planning to meet every Wednesday. The next meeting is scheduled for the Reliance Inn on 103 Reliance Rd. in Souderton.

This lunch meeting (cost will be $12.00) will start promptly at 11:30 a.m. and last one hour. This meeting will provide you with an opportunity to network with other business owners in the surrounding Indian Valley area in promoting and building your business.

Please plan to join us. Contact Greg McGovern 215-723-4909 or John Ralston at 215-723-7050 for additional information.

On Saturday, September 6, the world will be looking down Main Street in Souderton...once again.

Univest Grand Prix has grown into a world-class event showcasing our community. With live television broadcasts and internet coverage, the world can see what we all know-Souderton and the Indian Valley is someplace very special.

Don't forget the Cyclosportif.  Ride the same course as the pros and help the Penn Foundation.

Last year, Canon Capital  put up a tent and invited their clientes, families and staff to a party at a key corner of the race at Main and Summit streets. It was so successful that they plan to do it again this year. 

 With the race broadcast live, anyone can host a party and follow the excitement beyond the racers flashing past on the course. If you are planning anything special, share your ideas with us!  

Each year, the activities surrounding the race grows. Stay tuned to this website as more information arrives!

ASSETS Montco of Norristown is now offering registration for classes in small business training. Learn how to organize and manage a small business and jumpstart your ideas!

The classes will begin on September 4, and meet for 13 weeks on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. Call 610-275-3520 or visit www.assetsmontco.org.

Businesses in our community are elegible for the new Small Business Lighting Retrofit Rebate program, supported by the PPL Electric Fund Utilities and Sustainable Energy Fund, both of Allentown.

This program enables small businesses to receive rebates equal to 20 percent of the cost of lighting replacement projects up to a maximum of $2,000. To be elegible, businesses must have fewer than 100 employees and have been a PPL Electric Utilities customer for at least 3 years.

Interested businesses can obtain at application at www.thesef.org , or by calling SEF at (610) 264-4440, Ext. 15. Apply by August 31.