Tuesday, June 28, 2011
No Interest Loans for Businesses
Angela Thornton of DBED sent information about a new no interest loan program for businesses. The flyer is here-- "No Interest Loan for Businesses" and is also in the list of documents on the right side of the blog.
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Good Day!
Thanks so much for coming to the Indian Head EDC meetings and thanks for checking out our blog. With most economic news trending downward, at least we can say our blog views are trending upward!
Be sure to become a follower so you can be kept up to date. I have a modest personal goal of 50 followers by the end of September. I promise to keep the content fresh and as we evolve make it even more interesting. If you would like to contribute, feel free to comment.
We’ll be in touch soon with some next steps regarding the Trail Town Initiative.
First steps will be:
1. Raise a bit more seed money. Thank you VERY much to those of you who wrote checks on the 15th and to those of you who asked that we follow up to talk to you about a contribution.
2. Plan a Trail Town assessment day for September. This will be a walking assessment followed by debriefing and prioritization of key projects. Would it be a good idea tie in to the Indian Head 100 on Sunday Sep 11. Maybe Saturday Sep 10?
3. Form an Action Team to work closely with the McCollom team over the next several months to do the following:
· Research and write grants related to economic development and key projects identified during the assessment.
· Create a communication piece to keep the community informed and engaged
· Work with existing Indian Head web site to strategically outreach to prospective businesses
· Identify two key buildings for specific usage and market accordingly
· Create an Indian Head brand and a marketing strategy to encourage greater visitation; including recommendations for packages with existing attractions and businesses
Your comments are very welcomed!
Peggy Palmer
Chair, Indian Head EDC
http://ihedc.blogspot.com
301-848-8267
Thanks so much for coming to the Indian Head EDC meetings and thanks for checking out our blog. With most economic news trending downward, at least we can say our blog views are trending upward!
Be sure to become a follower so you can be kept up to date. I have a modest personal goal of 50 followers by the end of September. I promise to keep the content fresh and as we evolve make it even more interesting. If you would like to contribute, feel free to comment.
We’ll be in touch soon with some next steps regarding the Trail Town Initiative.
First steps will be:
1. Raise a bit more seed money. Thank you VERY much to those of you who wrote checks on the 15th and to those of you who asked that we follow up to talk to you about a contribution.
2. Plan a Trail Town assessment day for September. This will be a walking assessment followed by debriefing and prioritization of key projects. Would it be a good idea tie in to the Indian Head 100 on Sunday Sep 11. Maybe Saturday Sep 10?
3. Form an Action Team to work closely with the McCollom team over the next several months to do the following:
· Research and write grants related to economic development and key projects identified during the assessment.
· Create a communication piece to keep the community informed and engaged
· Work with existing Indian Head web site to strategically outreach to prospective businesses
· Identify two key buildings for specific usage and market accordingly
· Create an Indian Head brand and a marketing strategy to encourage greater visitation; including recommendations for packages with existing attractions and businesses
Your comments are very welcomed!
Peggy Palmer
Chair, Indian Head EDC
http://ihedc.blogspot.com
301-848-8267
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
SMECO Commercial Rates
Are you aware that as a business owner, you are or will be getting placed into the DEMAND rate class and will be forced to pay a DEMAND Distribution fee regardless of your peak pull on the system? If you want more information, contact me. Pennie D. onecent@advancedvisionsys.com
Thursday, June 2, 2011
June 15 EDC Meeting -Implementation of our Economic Development Plans NOW! - Cathy McCollom to speak - and more on Electric Vehicle charging stations
Stop planning and start implementing....We have a SUPER Econ Dev plan. NOW let's move forward with bold steps toward implementing it! Branding, positioning, attracting business...let's get going!
We request your attendance at an important meeting of the Indian Head Economic Development Commission on June 15th at 7pm.
As someone who has a stake in the future of Indian Head, we need your input and assistance with a proposal before the Town for economic development assistance from McCollom Development Strategies. The Town has offered to match funding that the EDC will raise.
On June 15th Cathy McCollom, of McCollom Development Strategies in Confluence, PA will present her plan for branding, positioning and business attraction. Cathy worked with Beth Porter of the National Park Service to create a Trail Town mini-assessment of Indian Head several months ago, and she was very much impressed by the engagement of the public officials here as well as the opportunities in the town. She has over 20 years of experience in urban and rural community and economic development and supports an approach to community revitalization based on capitalizing on the assets of a community; whether they are historic buildings, a rich heritage, unique nearby attractions or resorts or access to outdoor recreational opportunities.
Cathy launched and directed the Trail Town Program, a regional community and economic development initiative in Pennsylvania and Maryland in nine communities bordering the Great Allegheny Passage rail trail.
Please join us as we tackle raising the necessary funds to engage McCollom in helping us with our marketing and positioning efforts for Indian Head. It is a relative small amount of money that can make a huge difference in our future as a vibrant small town.
It's time to start implementing our plans! (Of course, we'll never stop planning, but it is time for bold actions!)
SURPRISE- NEW SPEAKER ADDED TO THE AGENDA- Mark Czajka, of Charles County Technology Council, will share with us an exciting opportunity for an Electric Vehicle Charging Station in Indian Head!
We have had several RSVP's from prominent leaders. I will not drop names. (Call me 301-848-8267 if you want to know who is coming) Don't miss your opportunity to be part of this exciting push to "get 'er done!"
Stay cool...Peggy
We request your attendance at an important meeting of the Indian Head Economic Development Commission on June 15th at 7pm.
As someone who has a stake in the future of Indian Head, we need your input and assistance with a proposal before the Town for economic development assistance from McCollom Development Strategies. The Town has offered to match funding that the EDC will raise.
On June 15th Cathy McCollom, of McCollom Development Strategies in Confluence, PA will present her plan for branding, positioning and business attraction. Cathy worked with Beth Porter of the National Park Service to create a Trail Town mini-assessment of Indian Head several months ago, and she was very much impressed by the engagement of the public officials here as well as the opportunities in the town. She has over 20 years of experience in urban and rural community and economic development and supports an approach to community revitalization based on capitalizing on the assets of a community; whether they are historic buildings, a rich heritage, unique nearby attractions or resorts or access to outdoor recreational opportunities.
Cathy launched and directed the Trail Town Program, a regional community and economic development initiative in Pennsylvania and Maryland in nine communities bordering the Great Allegheny Passage rail trail.
Please join us as we tackle raising the necessary funds to engage McCollom in helping us with our marketing and positioning efforts for Indian Head. It is a relative small amount of money that can make a huge difference in our future as a vibrant small town.
It's time to start implementing our plans! (Of course, we'll never stop planning, but it is time for bold actions!)
SURPRISE- NEW SPEAKER ADDED TO THE AGENDA- Mark Czajka, of Charles County Technology Council, will share with us an exciting opportunity for an Electric Vehicle Charging Station in Indian Head!
We have had several RSVP's from prominent leaders. I will not drop names. (Call me 301-848-8267 if you want to know who is coming) Don't miss your opportunity to be part of this exciting push to "get 'er done!"
Stay cool...Peggy
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