May 4 Merchant News

Doing Business with Maplewood Outreach Event
Thursday, May 25, 9-10 AM
Maplewood Town Hall
575 Valley Street
The Township of Maplewood wants to spend more of its dollars with locally-owned businesses. We “look local first” when patronizing bakeries and delis; contracting with professionals; and purchasing goods and services.
Learn how to be become a vendor at this in-person event. See attached flier for more information.

Retail Rules of Thumb Presentation
The attached presentation includes some useful data and insight for small businesses!
If you want more information or have questions, please email me.

Mother's Day Promos!
Have a mother's day promotion or social media marketing?
Please either by May 7:

• Email me a photo fileof the promotion and some language

• Tag Springfield Avenueon social media posts (not Instagram stories!)

MayFest
Sunday, May 21, 11am-5pm
MayFest returns on May 21 and we are looking for community and business sponsors to make it a success.
Booth spaces are running low so reserve yours now. Form is on our website.
More information here

SAM's Nobody Beats the Fiz Fundraiser
Thursday June 1,6:30 to 9:30PM
SAM's spring fundraiser returns on June 1 at the Wine Barrel.
If you are interested in sponsoring or being a food vendor, please get in touch.

Other organization's events

South Orange Lion's Club Derby Day Fundraiser
Saturday, May 6 from 4:30 to 7:30
See attached flyer for more information

YMCA Duck Race Sponsorship
The Metro YMCA is hosting its annual Duck Race fundraiserand is looking for prize sponsors.
This is a fun, popular event and a great way to get your business's name out there.