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Weekly Connection - Monday, August 25th, 2014

8/25/2014

 
IN THE NEWS
Local:
- Comcast exec confident major donors will help foot bill for pope, DNC
- Philly's Taney Dragons get a big welcome home; parade set for Wednesday
State:
- Is Google Too Big for Pittsburgh?
- Job No.1 for the next PA Governor? A huge budget gap 
Business Savvy:
- The 6 Things you Need to Know to Be Great in Business
- 'Is it safe to hire?' Business owners don't trust recovery
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EVENTS:General Meeting - September 18th CANCELLED
join us instead for
BAWP RECOGNITION AWARDS NIGHT 
Thursday, September 18th, 2014* | 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Philadelphia Business & Technology Center | 6th Floor Loft
Visit our BAWP Recognition Awards page to see this year's Nominees, photos from last year, and the story of the Awards.
*This is a new date

Clean it Up! 
Join us to clean up the West Parkside Industrial Park
Thursday, August 28th, 2014
12:00pm - 3:00pm

Meet at the new Septa-Bus-Turn-Around
call 215-879-8500 with questions

Philadelphia Multicultural Festival & Concert of Colors
Saturday, September 6th
10:00am - 4:00pm
Visit PARKSIDE UPDATES page for details

Philly Family Day
Saturday September 13th
Fairmount Park - 52nd & Parkside Ave
.
Food, Kid's Activities, Back to School Giveaways, Healthy Living Tools

Entrepreneur Works Fall 2014 Business Skill Course
Class begins September 16th
multi-part class designed to teach the fundamentals of running a small business
visit our EVENTS page for more details

ZERO TO ONE with PETER THIEL
co-founder of paypal
presented by the Arts & Business Council of Greater Philadelphia
September 22nd, 2014
8:00am - 10:00am

visit our EVENTS page for more details

17th Annual Walter E. Brandon
Sickle Cell 5K Walk/ Run

Saturday, September 27th, 2014
For details visit our Parkside Updates page

BAWP Golf Outing
Monday, October 20th, 2014
Bala Golf Club
Please RSVP
Join us in raising money to support youth sports in Parkside.
Visit our Golf Outing Website for details, to register, or pay online.
Click GOLF OUTING or call 215-879-8500 to sign up today.

Weekly Connection - Monday, August 18th, 2014

8/18/2014

 
IN THE NEWS:
Local:
- Little League thriller: Last-gasp rally lifts Taney past Texas Team
- St. Joseph's University President and VP stepping down
- DNC + Philly: What's in it for the city?
State:
- Officials announce more cuts for Philly schools
Business Savvy:
- Top 10 Ways to attract high paying clients
EVENTS:
 
General Meeting - This Thursday

Thursday, August 21st, 2014 | 8:30am - 10:00am
5070 Parkside Ave. 4th Floor

Join us to hear updates on ShopRite expansion in Parkside.

BAWP Recognition Awards Night 
Thursday, September 25th, 2014 | 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Philadelphia Business & Technology Center | 6th Floor Loft
Visit our BAWP Recognition Awardspage to see this year's Nominees.

BAWP Golf Outing
Monday, October 20th, 2014
Bala Golf Club
Please RSVP
Join us in raising money to support youth sports in Parkside.
Visit our Golf Outing Website for details, to register, or pay online.
Click GOLF OUTING or call 215-879-8500 to sign up today.

Weekly Connection - Monday, August 11th, 2014

8/11/2014

 
IN THE NEWS
Local:
-  Greening Land Care Program
- Urban Outfitters $110 million distribution center in Lancaster already looks like an economic boom
- Philadelphia Business Journal: 5 Things you Should Know Today
State:
- Informed public key to government credibility
-Corbett Okays $625 M to help Philly School
Business Savvy:
- Forget six figures. We skateboard at lunch
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EVENTS
General Meeting

Thursday, August 21st, 2014 | 8:30am - 10:00am
5070 Parkside Ave. 4th Floor
Join us to hear updates on ShopRite expansion in Parkside.

Restaurant & Food Business Plan Workshop
Tuesday, August 12th, 2014 | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Take the first step to launching your own restaurant or food business. 
For RSVP details visit our EVENTS page.

Financial Empowerment Center Pop-Up
Tuesday, August 12th, 2014 | 9:00am - 6:00pm
A financial adviser will be available to meet 1 on 1.
For details on how to RSVP visit our EVENTS page.

BAWP Recognition Awards Night 
Thursday, September 25th, 2014 | 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Philadelphia Business & Technology Center | 6th Floor Loft
Visit our BAWP Recognition Awards page to see this year's Nominees.

17th Annual Walter E. Brandon
Sickle Cell 5K Walk/ Run

Saturday, September 27th, 2014
For details visit our Parkside Updates page

BAWP Golf Outing
Monday, October 20th, 2014
Bala Golf Club
Please RSVP by Friday, August 15th.
Join us in raising money to support youth sports in Parkside.
Visit our Golf Outing Website for details, to register, or pay online.
Click GOLF OUTING or call 215-879-8500 to sign up today.

Weekly Connection - Monday, August 4th, 2014

8/4/2014

 
IN THE NEWS
Local:
-Council plans to use quality-of-life data to guide future budget decisions
-Program to help grow small businesses comes to Philadelphia
National:
-Disturbing trend of debt delinquency
-Poll:74 Percent of Voters Say Congress Has Been Unproductive
Business Savvy:
-7 Must-Haves for Effective Meetings
-Failed Entrepreneurs Find More Success the Second Time
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EVENTS
 Committee Meeting -
This Thursday
Thursday, August 4th, 2014 | 8:30am - 10:00am
5070 Parkside Ave. 4th Floor
Join us and join a committee, 
add YOUR voice to our organization:
- Events Committee
- Issues, Goals, Gov't Relations, & Governance Committee
- Public Relations, Membership Benefits, & Ambassador Committee

National Night Out
August 5th, 2014 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm 
Evans Recreation Center
Visit our PARKSIDE UPDATES page for details

19th District Police Department
Senior Safety Week

August 4th - August 8th
Workshops, Info Sessions, and Surveys
For details visit our Parkside Updates page.

Financial Empowerment Center Pop-Up
Tuesday, August 12th, 2014 | 9:00am - 6:00pm
A financial Advisor will be available to meet 1 on 1.
For details on RSVP visit our EVENTSpage

BAWP Recognition Awards Night
Thursday, September 25th, 2014
Mark your Calendars NOW!

17th Annual Walter E. Brandon
Sickle Cell 5K Walk/Run

Saturday, September 27th, 2014
For details visit our Parkside Updates page.

BAWP Golf Outing
Monday, October 20th, 2014
Bala Golf Club
Calling all golfers! Join us in raising money to support youth sports in Parkside.
Visit our Golf Outing Website for details, to register, or pay online. Click Golf Outing 
 or Call 215-879-8500 today to sign up.

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