Come Learn About Small Business Assistance at the January 18th LBA Meeting!

Join Us for the January meeting of the Logan Business Association!

 Wednesday, January 18, 2012

6-7:30pm

 PNC Bank, 4753 North Broad Street (Broad and Louden)

Topic: PNC Bank Small Business Assistance and Meeting/Event Planning for 2012

Join us the the first meeting of the New Year! This meeting will be hosted by PNC Bank. They will offer more information about their small business services.  Additionally, we will be discussing our event and meeting schedules for the upcoming year. Also, meet your new Executive Board members: Darlene Davis, President (Porter’s Day Care and Educational Center)  and Dominique Ellis, Vice President  (Yolanda’s Kids Corner Child Care Center).  

Open positions: Secretary, Treasurer, and Social Chair.

Refreshments will be served courtesy of PNC Bank

All are welcome to attend. Please RSVP by calling (215) 302-1604 ext 102.

Don’t forget to invite your neighbors to the meeting and to bring any information that you want to share with others for the resource table.

Please Remember to Support Logan CDC with a Year-End Gift!

Holiday Garland & Wreaths Add Holiday Cheer to Logan Businesses

Festive holiday greens have ushered in the holiday season along the Logan commercial corridor. In early December, several area businesses participated in the seasonal beautification effort which was coordinated by the Logan Business Association and sponsored by the Philadelphia Activities Fund. The decorations, designed and installed by Zahra’s Floral Studio, will remain up until the New Year to invite community residents to remember to shop local businesses this holiday season. With gift certificates, spa treatments, unique cultural décor and more, the Logan commercial corridor has great gifts for everyone on your list and great food to savor before, during and after your shopping trip.

For more information about the Logan commercial corridor or the Logan Business Association, please contact Logan CDC’s Business District Manager at (215) 302-1604 ext. 102.

Executive Board Elections and Potluck at the December Logan Business Association Meeting

Join us for the December meeting of the Logan Business Association!

When: Wednesday December 14, 2011

Time: 6-8pm

Where: Kid’s Corner Childcare Center, 4815 Old York Road

Topic: Executive Board Elections & Potluck

The time has come for the LBA to hold Executive Board elections! In order to run for a position, you must declare your intent to run by e-mailing Sylvia@LoganCDC or calling (215) 302-1604 ext. 102.  Please note that only registered members of the LBA will be eligible to vote or run for a position. 

Open Positions: 

President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Social Chair.

To celebrate the end of the year, this meeting will be a potluck. Please bring a snack to share with others (Chips, Soda & Cups, Cookies, etc.)

 All are welcome to attend. Please RSVP by calling (215) 302-1604 ext 102.

Don’t forget to invite your neighbors to the meeting and to join the LBA!

Fall 2011 Logan CDC Newsletter

FEATURING:

• Philadelphia Commerce Department Corridor Revitalization Grant Awarded to Logan CDC
• Logan NAC’s First Adopt-A-Block Program Competes in PMBC Block Contest
• Logan Business Spotlight: Buy Rite Pharmacy
• Logan CDC Teams Up with Rebuilding Together Philadelphia
• Logan NAC & Logan CDC Board Members Join Citizen Planning Institute

If  you would like to advertise in the next Logan CDC newsletter please contact,  Melissa Clark at (215) 302-1604, ext. 100 or email at Melissa@LoganCDC.org.

Logan CDC Announces Commercial Corridor Internship

PHILADELPHIA, PA (November 29, 2011) – The Commercial Corridor Internship will allow a college student to spend one – two semesters learning more about commercial corridor revitalization and economic development. The intern will work closely with the Business District Manager to assist the Logan Business Association, plan commercial corridor promotional events, manage volunteers, and maintain records of corridor progress. The internship will run from December 2011 – May 2012. For more information or for instructions on how to submit an application, please see the attached PDF document.

Commercial Corridor Internship

Please share the attached internship announcement with individuals that may be interested in working for a dynamic grass roots organization committed to community revitalization and quality customer service.

Through collaborations and independently, Logan CDC seeks to enhance the quality of life for residents and businesses through transformative community and economic development. Key projects include the Logan CDC Carlton Simmons Community Technology Center, the Logan Neighborhood Advisory Committee, the North Broad Street Improvement Project, and Real Estate Development.

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Logan CDC Commercial Corridor Cleaning Program Update!

Noticed the cleaner sidewalks lately? Seen Logan CDC’s Sanitation Specialists on North Broad? Check out the video link to see what’s new in Logan. 

With support from the Commercial Corridor Cleaning grant from the City of Philadelphia Commerce Department, Logan CDC launched a new sidewalk cleaning program in early September, hiring two Sanitation Specialists to clean Logan’s North Broad Street and Old York Road business corridors. Perry Spaid and Salahudin McDowell are already bringing positive and visible changes to the business corridor, giving residents and visitors a cleaner place to shop. To date, they have collected a total of 110 bags of garbage and recyclables from the corridor.

Please join us in welcoming Perry and Salahudin, and in keeping Logan clean!

Is Your Home Winter-Proof?

Anyone can make weatherization improvements at home – whether you are a homeowner, renter, or live in a single-family house or apartment unit. Anyone can make basic improvements to save energy, improve comfort, and most importantly save money. Find out more at the:

Logan Neighborhood Advisory Committee’s Quarterly Meeting

 Saturday, December 3rd 2011

 12 – 2 p.m.

Greater Olney Branch Library

5501 N. 5th Street

(intersection of 5th Street & Tabor Road)

Free weatherization kits will be available for the first 30 attendees.

 This meeting will be held in partnership with the Energy Coordinating Agency (ECA) and the Nicetown CDC Neighborhood Energy Center. For more information about the meeting or any other Logan CDC programs, please call Charing at (267) 335-3626 or email Charing@LoganCDC.org.

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Join Us for the Next Logan Business Association Meeting, November 9th!

“Strengthening Logan Businesses through Collaboration”

Join us for the Logan Business Association November meeting on Wednesday, November 9, 2011, 6-7 pm at YONO Bayou Cafe (1320 W Somerville Ave)

We will be making final selections for holiday decorations, discussing Executive Board positions, and planning our end of year meeting.  Guest speakers from the Empowerment Group will be giving a presentation on the various small business resources that they offer.  All are welcome to attend.

Please RSVP by calling (215) 302-1604 ext 102.

The Logan Business Association is growing! If you are interested in membership, click on the links below:

LBA 2011 Membership Benefits
LBA 2011 Membership Form

Free Computer / Internet Workshops Start October 13th

Logan CDC is partnering with Media Mobilizing Project (MMP) to offer Computer / Internet Workshops. Classes meet every Thursday from 12pm-2pm at the Carlton Simmons Community Technology Center.

Participants will learn the fundamentals of:

October 13th – “The Basics”

October 20th – “The Computer as an Office”

October 27th – “How Do I Find It?”

November 3rd – “Untold Stories”

November 10th – “Communications Rights”

November 17th – “Social Networks”

December 1st – “Cell Phone Media”

December 8th – “Untold Stories”

To sign up contact: 267-820-9491, 215-302-1604 x 104 or 202 or training@mediamobilizing.org.  Please leave your name, phone number and date of class.  There are only 10 slots available per class- any additional will be wait-listed.

If you are interested in receiving computer training and to better tailor to your computer skills needs,  please complete the Computer Class Interest Survey and return to the Carlton Simmons CTC or Logan CDC Main Office. If you have any questions please call Carla Robinson at (215) 302-1604, ext. 104 or Michele Phelps at (215) 302-1604, ext. 202.

Technology Center Class Survey [PDF]

Carlton Simmons CTC Flyer [PDF]