Haverford Business Developments - October 2022

Matching Facade Grant Program - Phase 2 is closing!

Building on the efforts from Phase 1, Discover Haverford and Haverford Township are happy to announce the opening of the Haverford Township Façade Improvement Matching Grant Program – Phase 2 which will continue to provide matching grants to businesses, nonprofits or commercial property owners for the purpose of promoting economic recovery and community revitalization through aesthetically improved business properties, visible from our public streets. Phase 2 will have expanded awards with the Township matching an applicant’s investment in qualified improvements, dollar-for-dollar up to $25,000. Funds for this service are provided to the Township by the federal government through the American Rescue Plan Act. The program administrator on behalf of the Township of Haverford is the non-for-profit agency, Discover Haverford (HPED). Applicants who were previously awarded grants under Phase 1 may reapply under Phase 2 as long as their total award between the two phases does not exceed $25,000.

Deadline for Phase 2 is October 15th!

Click Here to Read Guidelines

Andy Lewis 5K Run

The first annual Andy Lewis 5K Run on 9/25 was a great success! The weather was great and we had a nice turn-out. Thanks to our sponsors and volunteers who made it all possible!

PLATINUM SPONSOR: The Lewis Family

BRONZE SPONSORS

BUSINESS SPONSORS

Everfresh Yoga

Commissioner Laura Cavender

Infinity Fitness

Commissioner Conor Quinn

Nicole Klein Team - exp Realty

FRIENDS OF ANDY LEWIS

Mario Oliva

Commissioner Judy Trombetta

Broomall Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics

Sherry Grupp, 2nd Ward Commissioner

Friends of the Grange, Inc.

Commissioner Gerry Hart

Haverford Township Free Library

The Running Place

Discover Haverford Welcomes Hendren House

Discover Haverford welcomes Hendren House which opened a few weeks ago at 2112 Darby Road! Owner Caroline Finnegan grew up in Roxborough but attended Merion Mercy Academy and worked at the St. Jude Shop on Brookline Boulevard during high school. She was a communications major at Manhattan College but has always been involved with creative work and considered a career in fashion.

“My grandfather’s creativity was very inspirational to me. He was a civil engineer but was also a wood carver and built his own home in Drexel Hill,” explains Caroline.

Thank you to the library for hosting another great business breakfast on 9/22! Shown below are a few pictures of our board members!

Vice President Jon Druhan

Janice Brown with Rotary President Dan Staub

Christine Faris with Commissioner Bill Weschler and Rick MIller

Plastic Bag Ordinance

In April 2022, the Board of Commissioners passed an ordinance to reduce the use of single-use plastics throughout our community.

The ordinance will go into effect on January 2, 2023 – so start planning now to be part of the solution and bring your own bags when shopping local.

Full information about the transition away from single-use plastics and answers to frequently asked questions can be found on the Haverford Township website @ https://havtwp.org/Plastic_Free.html

"Shop Small, Shop Local" is Theme for Haverford Township Day

We were thrilled to hear that the Haverford Township Day Committee has selected "Shop Small, Shop Local" for their theme this year. Discover Haverford is honored to be the Grand Marshall of this year's parade, for our work supporting businesses in the Township!

Stop by our booth that day (October 1) to learn more about our work, how you can get involved, or just to say hello. We will also be giving out tote bags that day, while supplies last.

Havertown Holiday Festival

Saturday, December 10th

The Havertown Holiday Festival will be a family friendly event focused on Christmas, Hanukah, and Winter Fun! We will have costumed characters, live holiday music, story time and crafts for kids, food vendors, a beer & wine vendors, a holiday marketplace, an ice sculpture demonstration, a lit holiday tree and menorah.

We have a range of event sponsorships starting at $500. Become a part of this wonderful event to bring our community together during the holidays! Click the link below to see the sponsorship levels and benefits!

Sponsorship Opportunities