MAYOR’S COLUMN
The key to a vibrant business community is not only to generate new businesses, but to help existing businesses thrive.
If you own a small or home based business in Voorhees, the Township Business Development Committee invites you to an evening of networking and learning. Join Township Officials, members of the Voorhees Business Association and members of the Business Development Committee on Thursday, April 5, to network with other like-minded professionals in the area and learn about what Voorhees has to offer our small and home based business community and how we can better support this sector’s business growth. The event is being held at The Skate Zone on Laurel Oak Road from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and light refreshments will be offered.
The mission of the Voorhees Business Development Committee is to create programs and undertake initiatives that assist new and existing business development in order to provide a stable tax base and to promote economic growth and quality of life.
To register for this free program, go to the Voorhees website, www.voorheesnj.com and click on the Voorhees Township calendar of events for April 5.
Every year since 1963, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business and they create two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. each year. April 29 – May 5, 2018 is National Small Business Week.
Join us in celebrating our small and home based businesses.
** Spring Leaf Collection has begun. Dates for collection are available on the municipal website at www.voorheesnj.com and on our Voorhees Township Facebook page. Leaf collection is as follows: Tuesday trash day 4/9 – 4/13; Wednesday trash day 4/16 – 4/20; Thursday trash day 4/23 – 4/27; Friday trash day 4/30 – 5/4.
**The Voorhees Police Department will be participating in “Cool Off with a Cop” at Yo Mama’s Frozen Yogurt at the Ritz Plaza on Monday, April 2, from 5 p.m.– 7p.m. They will also be hosting another “Coffee with a Cop” event at the Panera Bread Restaurant on Whitehorse Road on Friday, April 6 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tomorrow
**The Voorhees Business Association’s Annual Bowling Fundraiser will be on Friday, April 20 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Big Event located in the Ellisburg Shopping Center, 1536 Kings Highway N. in Cherry Hill. This year, the event will benefit Operation Yellow Ribbon of South Jersey. Bowling lanes will be available for individuals and groups with a maximum of six bowlers per lane. There will also be a basket auction and a 50/50 raffle. For more information about the event or to register, visit www.voorheesbusinessassociation.org or send a check to the VBA, P.O. Box 349, Voorhees, New Jersey 08043 with “Bowling” and your sponsorship level in the memo line.
** The Voorhees Township Police Foundation is hosting its 3rd Annual Car Show on Saturday, April, 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 900 Haddonfield-Berlin Rd. The rain date is Sunday, April 29 at the same time and location. This event will help the Police Foundation with the purchase of police canine bullet proof vests and to create a Memorial Garden at Police Headquarters to honor all first responders and the military.
