Haverford Business Developments

Haverford Business Developments - August 2020

New Grants, Loans, and Other Support for Businesses

During the Coronavirus Crisis

We continue to compile and publish resources for businesses on our Discover Haverford website. It includes:

Links to grants and loans available to small businesses, including information on the final Round of the COVID-19 Relief Pennsylvania Statewide Small Business Assistance which opens on August 10th!
Business webinars centered on the coronavirus crisis
Information about regional and state-wide small business centers

Check it out at the link below:

Coronavirus Resources

HPED Considers Havertown Restaurant Week

HPED has determined that we cannot safely host Moonlight Dining or Taste of the Township this year, nor do they meet the guidelines for maximum event size.

In it's place, we are interested in hosting a Havertown Restaurant Week this fall. Interested restaurants should email Jeanne and Mariesa at info@hped.org.

HPED Welcomes the Llanerch School Apartments

The Llanerch School, originally built in 1905 and rebuilt on the site in 1913, has been renovated and transformed into high-end apartments by owner/developer Jeff Steigerwalt. The apartments are expected to begin leasing in late September.

Jeff grew up in the Manoa section of Havertown and now lives there with his wife and children. He has a BA in business from Widener University, and an extensive background in commercial lending. Currently he is Regional President for ESSA Bank & Trust and serves on the Board of The Daniel M. DiLella Center for Real Estate at Villanova University. He also has experience as a developer in Havertown, Delco, and Margate, NJ.

Web Page of Commercial Properties

Are you interested in opening a new business in Haverford Township? Or are you a landlord looking to lease a commercial property? HPED can help!

We have compiled a list of commercial properties that are available, hosted on our DiscoverHaverford website. We will be updating the list regularly, so please let us know as new spots become available or are taken off the market.

Check out our Real Estate Web Page

HPED Webinar with Dr. E. John Wherry

HPED hosted it's first webinar on July 22nd with Dr. E. John Wherry, expert on COVID-19. Dr. Wherry gives a thorough and informative presentation helpful to both businesses and the general public.

Watch Webinar (Starts at 11:15)

How Residents can Safeguard our Businesses

During the Coronavirus Crisis

Haverford Partnership for Economic Development (HPED) is committed to supporting local businesses, especially our family-owned businesses, during the coronavirus crisis. We know that Haverford Township residents are also eager to support our businesses at this time.

There are many ways that residents can support businesses while keeping your family safe:

Order and pay online when possible
Take advantage of curbside pick-up, delivery, and shipping options
Enjoy outdoor dining at participating restaurants, and indoor dining where available.
Purchase gift cards from businesses who are closed to tide them over during this crisis. Consider buying a gift card for someone who is working at an essential business, such as hospital staff and first responders, or for an elderly friend or neighbor.
Support your favorite businesses by liking their Facebook page, leaving an online review, commenting on or liking their posts!
Join HPED as a Resident Member ($25) to support our work. Click here for membership form.

We have compiled information about the status of businesses in the Township and posted it on the Discover Haverford website, so that residents can see which businesses are open, open for pick-up and delivery only, and which ones are closed.

We are asking businesses to email info@HPED.org so that we have the most accurate and current information to post.