Monday, April 8, 2013
The presentation was held at Ursinus College, where the event will be held on April 20.
Susquehanna Bank presented a $5,000 check to the Collegeville Economic Development Corporation on Friday to sponsor Collegeville Borough’s first Community Day in five years. The event will be held on April 20 from noon to 4 p.m. at Ursinus College, and will reflect a close partnership between CEDC and the college. “After a hiatus of five years, we are bringing back and re-energizing our Community Day event,” said Rachael Morrison, Executive Director of the non-profit Collegeville Economic Development Corporation (CEDC). “Many of our residents are unaware of the wonderful cultural arts opportunities on the Ursinus campus, and this event will bring them up close and personal with the life of our vibrant campus right here in the center of …
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Collegeville Economic Development Corporation crowned a winner in the “’Tis the Season” decorating contest, sponsored by Susquehanna Bank.
Russell Lauren & Co Hair Designers was voted the best-decorated business in Collegeville by a contest coordinated by the Collegeville Economic Development Corporation and sponsored by Susquehanna Bank. The hair design business, located on S. Collegeville Ave. next to Corner Cafe 29, featured decorations throughout the salon, from a large Santa greeting customers, to small wreathes at every hair styling station. Russell Lauren & Co. owner Sal Pumo is no stranger to winning holiday decorating contests – before he moved his at-home business to this Collegeville spot, he had won similar contests. Other contenders for the title included Jenny Greenwald of Jenny Greenwald Florist, Mint Hair Studio, My Friend’s Tavern and Fashionistas Salon, …
Monday, October 15, 2012
Collegeville Economic Development Corporation organized the first-ever Collegeville Art & Music Festival along Main Street on Oct. 13.
Perkiomen Valley residents enjoyed the fall weather at the Collegeville Economic Development Corporation's Art & Music Festival on Oct. 14 in the DaVinci's Pub parking lot on Main Street in Collegeville. The event, which was sponsored by Susquehanna Bank, included live music, performers and contests for community members from Noon to 5 p.m. Local art and craft vendors sold their wares, Phamous Phil's BBQ offered food and DaVinci's offered a wine and beer garden. There were activities for children, including a moon bounce and other craft activities. The day's sponsors included DaVinci's Pub, Dance Depot, Yoga Bar and Dr. Dave McSurdy. Do you have photos from the event? Upload them to Patch! Just click "upload photos and videos" next to this…
Margo
10:04 am on Tuesday, October 16, 2012
I realize this was the first one but very disappointing. Where was the "art". The children's activities were well organized but many ladies representing corporate home businesses does not constitute an art festival. We have so many wonderful artists and juried crafters in the area. Hope you work on encouraging them to join for next year to make it a true art and music festival. more ›