The Chadds Ford Business Association was hosted by the Chadds Ford Township Board of Supervisors for the association’s March breakfast meeting. Township Manager Judy Lizza opened the meeting by discussing township developments as they relate to local businesses and their success.
“We’re here to help you get to the bottom line,” Lizza said.
The board reported that 20 new businesses had opened in Chadds Ford in 2013, and guests at the meeting included representatives from two ‘coming soon’ businesses U Financial Group and Junto Restaurant.
For those interested in advertising their business in Chadds Ford, Supervisor George Thorpe reviewed the temporary sign exemption, instructing members of the proper procedures and of restrictions on “things that flutter and flap,” including balloons.
Supervisor Keith Klaver went on to discuss more permanent signs, saying that a committee is currently considering the feasibility of a multi-business sign for Route 1 that would welcome visitors to Chadds Ford.
“We don’t want their only notification to be a U-turn as they hit the Pennsbury Township Sign,” he said.
Existing business may be receiving a visit from Fire Marshall Michael Daily in the near future as he is in the process of visiting all Chadds Ford businesses to conduct a business compliance inspection. Daily encouraged members by advising that he is willing to work with businesses to ensure safety and also made note that no one has ever failed such an inspection.
Also available to Chadds Ford businesses and residents is enrollment in CodeRed, the new emergency notification provider. The system is utilized to send critical communications from evacuation noticed to missing child alerts. Enrollment is available on the Web site Chaddsfordpa.gov and a mobile alert app is even available. Notifications can be tailored per user to be sent to a mobile device or e-mail address, and users can opt in to receive nonemergency information via e-mail as well.
Several members offered concerns regarding traffic congestion. Supervisor Frank Murphy advised that a public meeting with representatives of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is scheduled for March 26, at 7:30 p.m., to discuss concerns such as development of the southwest segment of the loop road around the intersection of routes 1 and 202.
(Photo: Chadds Ford Township Supervisor Frank Murphy makes a point for members of the Chadds Ford Business Association during the group's March meeting.)
About Sarah Gregg
Sarah Gregg relocated to Chadds Ford six years ago, but has been working for local Business Pennock Insurance for the past 10 years. When home in Chadds Ford she enjoys reading, gardening, and spending time with her Jack Russell Terriers. Her hobbies also include traveling, especially on Wine and Craft Beer tasting adventures. She enjoys volunteering, especially at the Township Recycling days, and currently serves as the Press Secretary for the Chadds Ford Business Association.
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