SAVE - THE - DATE
6th annual
Celebrate South Orange
Saturday, June 16, 2012
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NJ Monthly 2012 ‘Best of New Jersey' winners announced
South Orange hat-trick for two local businesses!
Below are the 2012 South Orange winners of the NJ Monthly annual ‘Best of NJ' poll. Two of our fantastic businesses, Robyn Ross and Kitchen a la Mode, earned the hat-trick by winning the best for three straight years! Eden Marketplace, Sparkhouse and Cait & Abby's also are repeat winners, and they welcome newcomer, JC's Closet as runner-up in the Children's Boutique category.
Congratulations to all the winners, and remember to shop and dine in South Orange and thank our merchants for a job well done!
Best of 2012 Winners
Robyn Ross: Women's Clothing (3rd year in a row!)
Kitchen a la Mode: Kitchenware (3rd year in a row!)
Pro Pets: Pet Boutique (2nd year in a row!)
Best of 2012 Runners Up
JC's Closet: Children's Boutique
Eden Marketplace: Gourmet Shop
Sparkhouse: Toy Store
Cait & Abby's: Bread
Eden Marketplace: Salad Bar
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SOUTH ORANGE BUSINESS OWNERS:
MSSO Economic Development Committee Business Owner Breakfast
Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 8:00 am
Seton Hall University
Beck Rooms in the lower level of the Walsh Library
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Lookin' good, but we can use some help!
Are you concerned about how your downtown looks? Do you have great taste, or a great sense of style? Do you coordinate colors well? Does everything you touch look good? Or, do you have graphic design experience? We need you! Please call us to find out about helping on the Main Street South Orange Design Committee.
We help merchants with signage, awnings, lighting, facades, and windows, and we get involved with all new construction projects. It's fun stuff to work on and rewarding to see your ideas come to life! Please call 973-763-6899 or email director@MainStreetSouthOrange.org to volunteer.
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20 YEARS OF PROGRESS:
Main Street New Jersey celebrates 20 years
of supporting Downtown Revitalization
in New Jersey !
Download or view our 20th Anniversary Report here:
http://www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/dhcr/offices/docs/msnj/msnj20high.pdf
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Shop and dine locally in SOUTH ORANGE!
Check our business listings above to locate all South Orange businesses
Welcoming New Businesses:
Deals4Meals
888-420-5824, Deals4MealsOnline.com
Online food ordering and delivery from local restaurants in South Orange, Maplewood and West Orange.
Wellness Interactive
14 South Orange Avenue, 973-275-3868
Ladies Workout Express
Ladies Workout Express has moved to 65 South Orange Avenue (rear), 973-313-3993
Pamdance is moving!
Exciting News: Pamdance will be moving from 55 Academy Street on December 24, 2011 and starting classes at the SOPAC Loft on January 2, 2012. Call the studio at 973-275-1150 or check http://pamdance.com for more details.
JC's Closet
19 Scotland Road, 973-255-7277,https://www.facebook.com/pages/JCs-Closet/134123873338523?sk=wall&filter=12
Trend right and right-priced clothes and accessories for kids (aged 8 – 14) and their hip moms too.
Le Kiosque
260 Valley Street, (973) 763-0300
Family owned and operated, specializing in French Caribbean & Haitian cuisine. Occasionally featuring live entertainment.
Investors Bank
75 South Orange Avenue, (973) 313-0232, www.isbnj.com
Serving the needs for personal and commercial customers with friendly, efficient service.
20/20 Photography Studio
8 West South Orange Avenue, (973) 821-5315
Offering photojournalism, head shots, portraits, family photos, event photography, commercial, fine art, fashion, babies, products, weddings, maternities, glamour, and beauty photography
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Call for Volunteers!
Main Street South Orange depends on the tremendous spirit of volunteerism in our community. We rely on your financial support, but just as important, is the donation of time and talent. We welcome any interest in volunteering in all four areas of the Main Street approach: design, promotions, economic development and organization.
Please call 973-763-6899 or email director@MainStreetSouthOrange.org.
Help us continue our important work by supporting us. You may donate through the National Trust for Historic Preservation & get free membership benefits plus Preservation Magazine!
Welcome to Main Street South Orange
Main Street South Orange, Inc. is a not-for-profit, volunteer-based organization whose goal is to revitalize downtown South Orange by stimulating business opportunity, historic preservation, and community growth. Founded in 1991, we are volunteer committee members working in partnership with all the stakeholders to improve the downtown by implementing the Main Street Four-Point Approach. This involves design, promotion, organization and economic development.
MSSO Sloan Street Renovations
Main Street South Orange is guided by Main Street New Jersey, a program of the NJ Department of Community Affairs, Office of Smart Growth. Main Street New Jersey provides selected communities with technical assistance and training of proven value in revitalizing historic downtowns. The program helps municipalities improve the economy, appearance and image of their central business districts through the organization of local citizens and resources. Designated in 1991, Main Street South Orange is one of the longest-operating Main Street organizations in New Jersey! |
The National Trust Main Street Center is a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation . In the 1970s, the National Trust developed its pioneering Main Street approach to commercial district revitalization, an innovative methodology that combines historic preservation with economic development to restore prosperity and vitality to downtowns and neighborhood business districts. There are more than 1,200 active Main Street programs nationally. |
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MSSO IN ACTION Design Committee: Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month at 8:00 PM in Village Hall. Economic Development: Meets 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:45pm in Village Hall. Promotions: next meeting: TBD at Eventage, 18 South Orange Ave, 3rd floor. Organization Committee: TBD. |
