Business & Merchant

Last Updated on Saturday, 29 October 2016 13:46

The Bethel Park Chamber released the following November notices:

Bethel Park Chamber Welcomes New Members

Central Payment/Just Say It Sweetly - Eileen Hess
Welcome Wagon - Erin Hudale
Cycletique - Deanna Bucy
Don’s Appliance - Jeffrey Flecker
Anytime Fitness - Dorett DeFade-Younkin
Metlife Insurance - Dawn Cunningham

Bethel Park Chamber Names Don’s Appliances as Member Star of The Month

Bethel Park Chamber is pleased to name Don’s Appliance as their October Member Star of The Month.

Don’s Appliances has six stores in the Pittsburgh area. Don Hillebrand started Don’s Appliances Sales in Service in 1971. They have been rated a “Top 100 Service” by Sub-Zero/Wolf and their service department gets an “A” grade from various manufacturers on a continual basis. They are a factory-authorized dealer for over 25 brands and are the region’s leading servicer, with all technicians factory-trained for the appliances that they service. They provide service within 125 miles from their nearest store in PA, OH, WV and MD.

Save the Dates! Upcoming Bethel Park Chamber Events

November 2 - Level 20 After Hours Mixer
November 11 - Breakfast with Brueggie (South Park Shops) 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
November 16 - Lunch - TBD - 12 - 1:30 p.m. “New Kidz on the Block”
December 7 - Holiday Lunch - Cool Springs. Donate a basket for the auction table. Call 412-595-8361 for details.

‘Shop Local’ This Holiday Season

The ‘Shop Local’ campaign begins on November 1 and runs through December 30. We encourage community members to shop at our local stores and patronize our local restaurants. Ways to participate as a business:

Join our ‘Shop Local’ program. See our website at www.bpchamber.org for more information or call 412-595-8361.
Become a TREE SPONSOR for a club at the high school for $200.
Get an ad in the ‘Shop Local’ directory, starting at $40.

Create a Pop-Up Shop!

Pop-up shops - or temporary retail shops - are typically set up for 1 day to 3 months and are located in high traffic areas. Paid for up front, they generally sell products during holidays, events, to move surplus inventory, etc. The benefits are to connect with customers, sell more quickly, build awareness, and it may help to launch new products/services. Malls, markets and store owners allow the practice if no zoning restrictions apply. This is another way for LOCAL solopreneurs to help themselves and our economy, especially during the holiday.

Bethel Park’s ‘Shop Local’ Gets National Exposure

Andy Amrhein, Evey Hardware, has been approached to take seven of our ‘Shop Local’ businesses, our Bethel Park High School DECA Club, and the Bethel Park Chamber ‘Shop Local’ program into the national spotlight. On ‘Shop Local’ Business Saturday, our seven stores will hit the cable show nationwide. What a great opportunity to put Bethel Park, once again, on the nationwide map. Support our brick and mortar businesses by watching for participating ‘Shop Local’ merchant signs. Call 412-595-8361 for information.

Data Base Developer Wanted

The Chamber is looking for a data base developer to help create their employer/employee database (Opportunities Konnections-“OK”). This is a pro bono project that would provide advertising for and promoting of your business, could lead to referrals, and would serve as a resume builder. You also get a fee Chamber membership to help you increase your business. If interested, call the Chamber at 412-719-6761.