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McCloskey Partners Meet & Greet Rescheduled for April 2010

Thanks to everyone that RSVP’d to come out to our Meet & Greet tomorrow. Due to the forecasted snow storm we need to reschedule for April 2010.  As soon as we firm up a date, we will get updated invites out. 
In the meantime, please contact us to find out how we can help your company [...]

How the Governor’s Budget Proposal Will Affect You

By Chuck Ozeck CPA
On February 9, Gov. Ed Rendell gave his eighth and final budget address to a joint session of the state House and Senate. The budget in its entirety, as well as the transcript of the governor’s budget address and other documents, can be found on the administration’s Office of the Budget website.
The [...]

Community Calendar Available on POTA Website

We’ve set up a Google Calendar to appear on the POTA homepage. Check back often for your one-stop source for events in the Upper Bucks region.
Send details of events you would like listed to: perkasieoldetowne@gmail.com

Board Member Re-Elected; New President Chosen

Congratulations to Hope Fisher (Shirl Gilbert Hair Styles), Cathy Weierbach (Perkasie Florist), Kim Weichel (First Savings) and Kim Rau (C&C Cafe), who were re-elected to seats on the Board of Directors.
Officers for 2010:
President: Joe Ferry (Shadywood Communications Group)
Vice President: Jill Strickland (Frox)
Secretary: Kim Weichel (First Savings)
Treasurer: Karen Krier (QNB)
Committee Assignments
Membership: Hope Fisher
Events: Cathy Weierbach
Marketing: Joe [...]

New Business Checks In

I am a new local business owner…just leased space at 4 North 7th Street (Old Breen Steel office). We offer Human Resource Consulting to small businesses.
I hope to meet other business owners soon. Stop by and see us or check out our website www.mccloskeypartners.com.
Heather McCloskey
McCloskey Partners, LLC
215-453-1978
heather@mccloskeypartners.com

Tree Lighting Schedule of Events

Perkasie Olde Towne Association has put together an outstanding schedule of events to celebrate the 100th anniversary of America’s oldest community Christmas Tree ceremony on December 5.
“We’ve been working for nearly a year to put together an event to remember,” said POTA President Hope Fisher. “Everything has come together nicely and we’re looking forward to [...]

Historic Tree Lighting to Feature Special Activities for Kids

As if the arrival of Santa Claus is not enough, youngsters who attend Perkasie Borough’s historic community Christmas tree lighting ceremony on December 5 will be invited to take part in two special events.
“Christmas is about kids,” said Hope Fisher, president of the Perkasie Olde Towne Association, which has put together a host of events [...]

Bucks County Candle & Gift Co. Opens

Jan Radosin has opened the Bucks County Candle & Gift Co. at 101 N. Fifth Street in Perkasie. Several POTA members gathered for Grand Opening on November 7.
Radosin, a Quakertown resident, makes her own candles under the Chandler House Ltd. brand name. She also sells candle-themed jewelry, table runners, place mats, baskets, and soaps, [...]

Grill Winner

Perkasie Olde Towne Association President Hope Fisher, left, and Events Chairwoman Cathy Weierbach, present a stainless steel grill to Peggy Eschenburg of Perkasie. Eschenburg’s husband Gary won the grilll, sponsored by Shadywood Communications Group, at the “Hot Ribs, Cool Music Festival.”