MVBA Announcement, May 2010
It is with deep regret that the MVBA Board announces the passing of our Board President and founding member, Sam Smith. In honor of his work in the Middletown Community, our Scholarship Fund will be named after him. The MVBA Sam Smith Scholarship Fund is taking applications until June 1st, 2010. We thank all our businesses that have contributed to the scholarship fund on Sam's behalf.
MVBA Members! Add the MVBA logo to your site and link back to us!
Indicate your membership in the MVBA by adding our logo to your website. Simply 'right click' the logo below and choose 'save as'. You can now add this logo to your web site along with a link back to the MVBA's web site.
Please note, the MVBA logo remains the property of the Middletown Valley Business Association and may not be used without written MVBA authority, except by our members to indicate membership.
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Announcing Co-op Advertising!
Key 103 has put together an advertising package for the MVBA to take advantage of during the week leading up to and during Heritage Day ( September 26th). The package is very similar to one we utilized during Christmas in the Valley in December.
You can opt for either a 30 or 60 second spot that will be introduced by promoting you as a MVBA member.
You can take any number of spots that you want within the package. If the MVBA fills a package then the MVBA will ask to purchase another package from the station. The best deal is either 20 sixty second spots or 40 thirty second spots. We can also use a combination of 30 and/or 60 second spots. The price per 30 seconds is $22.50 or $45 for 60 seconds.
If we don’t fill the best package offer then the prices adjust slightly based upon which category the MVBA would fall in. But even the highest priced package is only $25 per 30 seconds.
This is the perfect opportunity to brand your business and promote the fact that you are located in the Middletown Valley area. It is a proven marketing fact that when an audience hears the name of their community prior to the actual ad that they are more likely to associate that business within the community and to be able to convey aspects of the advertisement when polled.
The MVBA deadline to commit to the ad packages is September 10th, since the radio station will need time to develop the ads for your approval. These ads will only be aired from September 19th through Heritage Day on September 26th.
The MVBA Board of Directors is available to help coordinate and to put you in touch with Key 103. If you already have a relationship with Key 103 please feel free to contact them directly and take advantage of the lower rates for the week. Your spots will still count towards filling a package for the MVBA.
June 2009 Newsletter:
Main Street Middletown
With the awarding of the Main Street designation to Middletown in 2008, businesses in the Middletown Valley will reap the long-term benefits due to a multitude of opportunities that this program will generate in the form of economic development for the Valley.
The Main Street Program is a partnership between National Trust Main Street Center, state and local governments, businesses, property owners ( residential and commercial), and the community. Through a powerful combination of state, regional, and local programs that are centrally coordinated through a local Main Street Board an economical revitalization effort that is preservation-based will create jobs and new business opportunities for the MVBA members.
The Main Street Program is constructed using a four-point approach of organization, promotion, design, and economic restructuring. The four-points are developed following eight established principles of comprehensive focus, incremental steps, self-help (resource mobilization), developing partnerships, identifying and capitalizing existing assets, quality projects over quanity, change of public perception, and implementation.
For more information visit The National Main Street Web Site. The Middletown Main Street website is under construction and will be available shortly to keep you informed of the progress of the program.
Frederick News Post:
We have established an advertisting schedule with the FNP to help promote your business at a more affordable price. These publications include:
Hello Frederick
The Wedding Planner
Home Style
Holiday Magazine
Gift Guide
For more information, please contact Nancy Koval.
HOME-BASED BUSINESS MARKETPLACE
Do you have a home based business and are looking for a presence in town, to get the word out to the general public that you are here? The MVBA is planning an opportunity in September just for you. Look for our announcement next month as this program develops to help you promote your business to the Middletown Valley. For more information, contact Cynthie Corcoran.
Announce Your Membership!
WebWithEase has created a link for you to download and add to your web site, showing your membership with the MVBA.
Click here to access the logo and easy directions as to how to make this a link-able logo!
Main Street Maryland Program
1/30/09 - Learn about this program, what it is and what it means for business.
Bells and History Days:
1/30/09 - Currently, plans are being worked on to highlight the business community during the Bells and History Celebration in Frederick County....(read more)
MVBA Presents the Business Lunch Seminar Series (1/28/09)
Attend one of the upcoming business lunches featuring local speakers on a variety of business topics...(read more)
Middletown High School Scholarship (1/15/09)
The MVBA proudly supports our Middletown High School graduates. Every year we offer a $500.00 scholarship to a graduating student. The award is based on academic achievement and is offered by application only. If you or someone you know, is interested in applying for the MVBA Scholarship, please contact the MVBA for an application. Applications are due into the MVBA P.O. Box by April 1st and awarded in May.
2008 MVBA Scholarship Recipient
The 2008 recipient of the MVBA $500.00 Scholarship was Joseph J. Pirrone. Joseph graduated with top honors from Middletown High School in the top 5% of his class. He was a member of the National Honors Society and APEX. Joseph was also named the Academic All American Lacrosse Player for Frederick County in 2008 and was well as earning the Maryland Distinguished Spelling Scholar honor. Joseph currently attends the University of Maryland where he is majoring in Civil Engineering. The MVBA congratulates Joseph for his outstanding academic performance.
2009 Town Events:
- Independence Day Celebration - Saturday before July 4th
- Middletown Volunteer Fire Department Carnival
- Middletown Heritage Days Festival - Last Saturday in September
- Halloween Parade
- Christmas in the Valley - First Friday in December
- Middletown Arts and Activities - See their website for Movie Nights and other community activities
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Dear MVBA Members:
I recently received notice about this scam. Please take note. Thanks. Middletown area residents are reporting calls from a company called PrimeTime Advertising. The callers identify themselves as representatives of the high school athletic boosters and are selling seats in the MHS stadium. This group is not associated with FCPS or the Boosters.
Martha Pirrone, 2008 Secretary
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