| • Free membership in the Historic Philipsburg Advertising Cooperative which will afford your business the best advertising deals in local media.
• Free or reduced rate attendance at the Philipsburg Main Street Program’s workshops.
• Reduced cost participation in Business After Hours and other networking functions.
• Free listing in the Philipsburg Main Street Business Directory
• Free online link at www.PhilipsburgPA.org
• Free membership decal
• Business assistance service to help you start-up, expand, or improve your business and/or workforce
• Notice of upcoming trainings and events that can help you better your business
• Assistance and information on financing programs
• Receive email updates and quarterly newsletters
• Free advertising in the quarterly newsletters for members Businesses especially should be affiliated with the great things that are happening in the Philipsburg Area. Even if your business isn’t “downtown” it will still feel the benefits of a revitalized central business district.
Who Benefits from a Revitalized Commercial District? |
Stakeholders |
Benefits |
Merchants |
• Greater opportunity for growth and expansion
• Expanded customer base
• Less financial risk
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Property Owners |
• Stable or higher rents
• Increased occupancy rates
• Improved marketability of property
• Higher property values
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Financial Institutions |
• Expanded business customer base
• Expanded residential customer base
• Improved public image and goodwill
• Fulfillment of community reinvestment mandate
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Professionals and Service Businesses |
• Ready-made customer base of district employees
• Location near government, banks, post office, and other institutions
• Nearby amenities for clients and staff
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Chamber of Commerce |
• Potential new member businesses
• Healthier overall business climate
• Potential partnerships on joint projects
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Residents |
• Local accessibility to goods and services
• Opportunities for volunteerism and leadership development
• Preservation of community for future generations
• More employment opportunities
• Stronger tax base to support other community aspects (schools, parks, etc.)
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Local Government |
• Increased sales and property tax base
• Protection of property values and infrastructure investment
• Reduced cost of services, such as police and fire protection
• Reduced pressure for sprawl development
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Community Partners
(CDCs, BIDs, civic clubs, historical societies, historic preservation organizations, religious institutions, senior citizens, arts groups, etc.) |
• Improved quality of life in the community
• New membership potential among new residents
• Achievement of common goals
• Preservation of community history
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Schools |
• Youth involvement in civic projects
• Use of commercial district as "classroom" for school projects
• Potential employment and business opportunities
• More places to go and activities for youths
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Businesses Outside the
Commercial District |
• Increased visitor traffic to the community
• Improved municipal services throughout community
• Increased business from overall healthier economy
• Additional amenities for employees and clients
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Industry |
• Improved quality of life makes recruiting and retaining employees easier |
Don't wait, join today and show your support for your community! Together we can make a difference! Simply complete the form below and return to us!
2008 Friends of Main Street Campaign
_____I want to be a Friend of Main Street _____ Check Enclosed (Payable to “PRC”)
_____ Invoice me
_____ Business ($50) _____ Non-Profit Organization ($35) Company Name:_____________________________________________________
Contact Person:______________________________________________________
Mailing Address:______________________________________________________
City, State, Zip:_____________________________Phone:____________________
Email:____________________________________Fax:_______________________
Website:_____________________________________________________________
Return to: Philipsburg Main Street Program , 203 N Front St, Box 4, Philipsburg , PA 16866
Phone: 814-342-2260
Fax: 814-342-2878
Email: mainst@philipsburgpa.org |
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- Free membership in the Historic Philipsburg Advertising Cooperative which will afford your business the best advertising deals in local media.
- Free or reduced rate attendance at the Philipsburg Main Street Program’s workshops, Business After Hours, and other networking functions.
- Discount web-hosting service through PRC's web hosting package for www.PhilipsburgPA.org. We can sell web space to our members at cheaper rates than can be found on the open market.
- Access to: entrepreneur resource kits, membership directories, tourist information, economic/demographic data, financial assistance, a network of professionals, conference room, Notary Public service, photocopier, fax machine, professional staff, letterhead layout and printing, and much more.
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