Springfield Avenue Merchant News--September 4
Happy September to Springfield Avenue businesses!
Bookmark https://www.springfieldavenue.com/merchant-news for easy access to past merchant emails!
Small Business, Big Challenges event with the SOMA Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, September 19
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
at the Woodlands
This is going to be a great event! Four terrific speakers will discuss things that matter to small business owners, and there will be many excellent vendors, too.
The speakers include:
NJ Economic Development Agency - Discussing grant and loan programs for small businesses.
SCORE - SCORE’s mission is to foster vibrant small business communities through mentoring and education.
Jeremy Hirsh, Esquire - Staying out of trouble and making money
Annette DePalma, Maplewood Township - Doing business with your town
To register:
EMAIL me to receive a code for free registration (I have 15 to give away.)
Once you have the code, go to this site to register:
https://somachamber.org/event-5825131
Subsidized Awning and signage power washing
Help us help you keep Springfield Avenue looking clean!!
SAP has funds to help businesses with a cost share to power wash awnings and signs. We need to get a quote for all businesses looking to participate before we can provide the final cost share.
If you are interested in being part of this program, please fill out this form.
We'll get back to you with the cost and you can decide then whether to participate.
https://forms.gle/ZikFm1xb8uTcYt7n7
3. Homeless individuals --reference numbers:
Reminder:
If there are people smoking cannabis on public property or your private property or homeless individual(s) blocking your storefront or vestibule and you need immediate attention, please call the Maplewood Police Desk: 973-762-1234.
For help addressing repeat situations, please call CSPNJ at their hotline number: (848) 234-7006.
Note: It is not a 24/7 hotline number but if they are on shift in Maplewood they will respond or they will respond the next business day. Please leave a message.
4. United Way of Newark Fall Food Truck Event in Maplewood applications open
From United Way:
We’re excited to announce that vendor applications are now open for our first Maplewood Fest Fall Food Truck Festival, which will take place on October 19th from 12 PM to 5 PM! This is a fantastic opportunity for small businesses in the Greater Newark area to be featured in our Small Business Marketplace.
We’re looking for local vendors and artisans who want to showcase their products and services at this community event. We would love if you could share this opportunity with the chamber. Those who are interested in joining us can complete the application form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3H1bcWv-0aZ2v9NbQHFrQGEiXzgCHwZy2wk5vDku10hy0Vw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Important Details:
Submission of an application does not guarantee participation.
Vendors are responsible for their own setup (tent, table, etc.).
The booth fee is $50 and must be paid within 7 days of approval.
Space is limited