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Matthew George featured on Iron Sharpens Iron

March 1, 2023
Emaleigh Doley
GU News, Press
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Listen to Germantown United CDC’s Matthew George’s interview on Iron Sharpens Iron, a podcast where veteran community organizers interview Philadelphians organizing for change in their neighborhoods. Stream the story below. Matthew is the Business Development Manager at GU and founder of the inspiring grassroots initiative I Love Thy Hood. In this mini episode, he discusses his goal to clean up his corridor in Germantown and all that he has done so far to make it happen. Iron Sharpens Iron is available on Spotify,…

Mayor Jim Kenney Celebrates Small Business Saturday in Germantown – Watch the Video

December 21, 2022
Emaleigh Doley
Community Engagement, GU News, Local Businesses
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Got three minutes? Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney’s walking tour along historic Germantown Avenue on Small Business Saturday, November 26, 2022, showcased the vital role of small businesses in bringing communities together, shaping local character, and fueling regional economies. From top-notch brick-and-mortar stores to online shops, services, art, and culture, Germantown boasts diverse offerings. These dedicated business owners enrich Germantown’s social fabric, deserving support from residents and visitors alike. For a glimpse of our shopping, dining, and cultural experiences, watch the…

Buy Local Germantown shopping campaign

December 9, 2022
Emaleigh Doley
Business Support, GU News, Local Businesses
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Buy Local Germantown shopping campaign lifts up and shines a light on the important role small businesses play in our community Happening now through Jan. 2023, the Buy Local Germantown campaign features profiles of local business owners, an inside look at shops and products for sale, special offers and shopping events, pop-ups, and winter holiday celebrations. Also included are ways to support our non-profit infrastructure during the holiday season. Community-minded businesses are true assets to the neighborhood and our local economy. This is just…

Buy Local Germantown Campaign Business Sign-up Form

November 17, 2022
Emaleigh Doley
Business Support, GU News
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To help small businesses in Germantown have a successful winter and holiday season, Germantown United CDC is sponsoring a Buy Local campaign from November 2022 – January 23. We hope you will participate by filling out this form. To accurately and effectively promote your business, we need to know the basics plus info about sales, special events, and hours. Our promo will be shared on social media and in email newsletters, collective online/print advertising, through our partners, and to the media. Some of the promotion will…

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