Oct 5 Merchant News
Meeting with Mayor Dafis and Chief Sally (Reply to this email with your availability—8AM/6PM/Both)
Reminder: Business site visit with Maplewood PD
Signage Grant--for signs approved by SAP and completed in 2023
Upcoming Events
Send us your event for the SAM Newsletter
1.Meeting with Mayor Dafis and Chief Sally (Reply to this email with your availability—8AM/6PM/Both)
It's important for business owners to also be able to hear from the Township directly, and for the Town leaders to meet all of Springfield Avenue's dedicated business owners.
To maximize attendance, I ask that you email me back stating your preference for 8AM or 6PM. If you can do either, please indicate that as well.
2. Reminder: Business site visit with Maplewood PD
We invite all Springfield Avenue businesses to schedule a site visit with a Maplewood Police Officer to review storefront safety and go over best security practices. We’ve been in discussions with Sgt. Reeves of the Maplewood Police Department about making sure business owners and customers feel secure.
To request a visit, please fill out this brief form. Depending on demand, the Department will schedule a few visits per week. I encourage all businesses to take advantage of this offer.
https://forms.gle/MxA6ymRJA4RXSCN69
3. Signage Grant--for signs approved and completed in 2023
SAM has funding to offer grants for businesses that installed new signage/awnings in 2023. To qualify, the work had to be approved by SAM in writing and paid for in 2023.
Also, if you are thinking about doing signage or an awning before the end of the year, now is the time.
If you have a sign approved and installed in 2023, or want to do one before the end of the year, please reply back. I'll also be reaching out directly to businesses that qualify.
4. Upcoming Events
October 11—Craft Beer Tasting Fundraiser (Also Volunteers wanted--Sign up here)
November and December Holiday Market Vendor Sign-Up
November 25
December 2nd
December 9th
December 16th
5. Promote Your Special Events in the SAP Newsletter
Please send your special events for inclusion in the SAP Newsletter and Website—you cand event through the end of 2023
Note: This is not for regularly class series. This is for unique events or class experiences
Formatting:
Please email in a format that I can cut and paste. I need a URL (can to be a social media post) or email for all events.
Reminder: Bookmark https://www.springfieldavenue.com/merchant-news for easy access to merchant emails!