Proud to announce our...
New Main Street Partners
| Gettysburg |
State
College |
| West
Reading |
Coatesville |
| City
Avenue |
St.
Mary’s |
| Lewistown |
Ebensburg
|
Ardmore/Lower
Merion |
Old
City District - Philadelphia |
Main Street Partners Program
The Pennsylvania Retailers' Association is a community of
professional dedicated to the protection and promotion of
Pennsylvania's retail industry through information, business
services and legislative representation.
We are made up of large independent stores, national chains,
and smaller retailer establishments. We are business people
just like ~ YOU!
Our Goal:
It is our intent to advocate for the success and development
of the retail industry throughout the state of Pennsylvania.
Therefore, we would like to join with local retail organizations
and economic entities to assist with their endeavors to
attract & maintain quality retail businesses within
their business district.
We can accomplish this in a number of ways…
1. Offer localized educational opportunities
dealing with a variety of “hot” retail-related
topics. PRA will sponsor a local event annually by supplying
a professional trainer and promotional materials for dissemination
to your members.
2. PRA will supply a member consultant
to evaluate 3 retail businesses within your district and
prepare a written report on observations pertaining to Customer
Service, Visual Displays, Overall Marketing Appeal, Store
Security, etc.
3. Provide information resources and referral
assistance for questions related to the retail industry
within Pennsylvania.
4. Business District Representative will
have access to a database, which will act as a clearinghouse
for business development leads. Example: Your group is searching
for a specific type of business to relocate to your area.
Your representative would have access to existing database
of PRA members who may fit your needs. Also, PRA Director
of Marketing can maintain a list of prospective businesses
for further review based on individual business district
needs as provided by representative on an on-going basis.
5. Subscription to quarterly PRA newsletter,
The Pennsylvania Retailer, which contains up-to-date information
on the retailing industry. The newsletter feature current
trends in the retail industry, articles of interest, and
updated legislation, which may affect your members.
6. Key networking opportunities with other
business professionals from throughout the state.(I.E.:
regional meetings, conference calls, annual silent auction
& golf outing)
7. Access to PRA Member Service Providers
for discounted products and services, such as, healthcare,
worker's compensation, credit card processing, supply services
and much more.
8. Customized services available for additional
fee based on the scope of work to be performed and as agreed
upon between PRA and individual business partners.
One activity selected from the list above or determined
by PRA staff and volunteers along with consult with Main
Street representative will be provided annually. Annual
Membership Investment for Main Street Business Partners
will be $150. Limit of 8 new Main Street Program participants
for 2004-2005.
For more information contact info@paretailers.org
