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Small Business 2012

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

President to Visit Montco Friday

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 …

Ruth

8:18 am on Friday, November 30, 2012

I do not belong to any political parties. I am neurtral and I do not take sides.   more ›

Saturday, November 24, 2012

Local Business Owners Say Small Business Saturday is a Win for Everyone

"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, …

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Small Business Facebook Pages North Penn Residents Should 'Like'

Who are you frequenting for Small Business Saturday on November 24?

The following list of small business Facebook pages in the Montgomeryville-Lansdale area is in no particular order. Connect with entrepreneurs locally in the area at the Facebook group Montco Entrepreneurs. Know a really great North Penn-related Facebook page missing from the list? Tell us in the comments section!

Bob Hendren

10:50 am on Thursday, November 22, 2012

Please add the Water Gallery Lansdale to your list, a fine arts and crafts gallery representing local artisans and bringing fine art and many music events to the community, check out:https://www.facebook.com/pages/Water-Gallery-Lansdale/110595602331456?fref=ts   more ›

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Shop Small: Support Small Businesses in Your Community on Nov. 24

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. …

Melissa

2:51 pm on Monday, November 12, 2012

Valleygreen Flowers & Gifts is excited to be offering 20% off the entire store on Small Business Saturday, in fact we are so excited that we are exstending out sale to include Sunday! We specialize in custom silk garlands, wreaths and arrangements for the holidays. We also carry Byer's Choice Carolers and Possable Dream Santas along with a large selection of holiday ornaments, gifts and …   more ›

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Japanese BYO Opens in Spring House

Surah, a new Japanese BYO with Korean flair, has opened in Spring House in the Giant Shopping Center.

Surah Japanese Restaurant, which opened in June, is Spring House’s newest Japanese BYO, and is offering it’s customers Japanese cuisine with Korean flair. Sous Chef and Manager at Surah, Eun-Jin Ahn, said the restaurant’s Executive Chef Tae Yeon Kim comes from a Korean soul food mentality, so the menu is a true marriage of the two cuisines. The restaurant offers a full sushi bar and Ahn, said they only use the highest quality, fresh fish and they can special order a fish or an ingredient for a customer when asked. “Customers are always first,” said Ahn. She also told Patch that all items on the menu can be special ordered with or without seafood, chicken, beef, etc. The restaurant features three private dining rooms, as well as the sushi …

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