Experience Princeton

The next #ExperiencePrinceton meetup is TOMORROW, 10/24 at 4 p.m.! Join us at Maman NYC at 43 Hulfish St. for our formal meeting, which will include an update from the teams with a reception and light refreshments to follow. We can't wait to see you there! RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gWAN_bbq

Small business owners of Princeton: Main Street America has released this year's Small Business Success and Support Survey, the Fall 2024 survey for small business owners across the country. They would love to hear from you and all about our small business community in Princeton—about the wins you've had in 2024, the challenges you face, and the types of support that would help you most. The survey is quick, easy to fill out, and available in English and Spanish. Results will be shared on mainstreet.org in December. Head to the link below to get started! Survey: https://lnkd.in/gmdgyuCT

It's been a year of growth for Experience Princeton!🎉 We're celebrating Experience Princeton's year of growth with a new, 20-page booklet recapping our extremely busy and fruitful 2024. Go to Experience Princeton's homepage (experienceprinceton.org) to download the report to see all the ways Experience Princeton and its more than 50 volunteers have delivered on our organization's mission to help grow a flourishing Princeton business community!

Experience Princeton Needs You! Our mission is to help shape and grow a flourishing Princeton economy, and our success as an organization is built on the vital work of our volunteers. Please consider volunteering for one of the exciting opportunities on our new Volunteer website page or joining one of our four ongoing committees. Check out the new Volunteer page at https://lnkd.in/gXVfXG-2. Together we will continue to support the Princeton business community!

The Experience Princeton Virtual Meetup is happening tomorrow, Thursday, 10/3 at 10 am! The meetup will be moderated by James Steward, Director, Princeton University Art Museum, and Nancy Scanlan from Comcast will share more about how businesses can take advantage of TV and virtual marketing opportunities. Additionally, a briefing will be made on the ShopPrinceton2Win promotion. Starting October 28 and running for eight weeks, there will be weekly prizes of $1,000 and a grand prize of $1,500 for people who shop at local businesses and share their receipts, so don't forget to keep them once you're done shopping! Interested in joining? Click here to sign in: https://lnkd.in/dymJK5wx

CONGRATULATIONS to The Princeton Symphony Orchestra, (PSO), who held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 26 to officially open its new offices at 1000 Herrontown Road! The move came none too soon as, having more than doubled its administrative staff, the PSO had outgrown its previous location on the grounds of the Princeton Charter School. “We were bursting at the seams, particularly as the pandemic eased and our staff began to transition from remote work to a full return to the office,” explained Executive Director Marc Uys. He and Stephanie Wedeking, Chair of the Board of Trustees, began to put the word out that the PSO was looking to move. Fortunately, the PSO’s need for new space reached the ears of the team at #ExperiencePrinceton, who connected Uys with Charlie Yedlin, President of the The Yedlin Company, the property management firm overseeing the complex of buildings at 1000 Herrontown Rd. It happened that Yedlin had space available in the “2 Story” building, the middle of three structures on the large commercial lot between Rte. 206 and Mt. Lucas Rd. Yedlin reconfigured and refreshed the space with architect and interior designer Sheila Nall, making it perfectly suited to the needs of the PSO. “Stephanie and I met with Charlie and Sheila regularly to ensure that our entire full-time staff of 12 would fit comfortably,” said Uys. “We also created a flexible conference room space with a table which breaks down into multiple desktops in anticipation of seasonal staff brought on board each year to assist with the Princeton Festival.” The ribbon cutting took place as part of an Experience Princeton Meetup event. Marc Uys cut the ceremonial red ribbon with Stephanie Wedeking at his side. Charlie Yedlin was also present along with members of Experience Princeton’s Board of Directors, Michelle Pirone Lambros, Councilmember, Municipality of Princeton, Aubrey Haines, Princeton Property Partners, noted architect J. Robert Hillier, founder of Hillier Architecture, and Caleb Feiring, Princevest. “It’s a great, smart-looking space that we’re very proud of, right here in Princeton,” added Uys.

We're helping the community find what they need with the Princeton Business Directory! What's the best way to get a look at the business of #Princeton? Experience Princeton has assembled a directory of more than 700 Princeton retailers, restaurants, health professionals, service providers, venues and more to help visitors and locals alike find just the right local business to meet their needs. Help spread the word about Princeton by spreading the word about the directory. Head here to take a look: https://lnkd.in/gbpEBKFR #experienceprinceton #shoplocal

This Thursday, September 26th, join #ExperiencePrinceton at the Princeton Symphony Orchestra! This formal meeting will include an update on our work throughout the community, along with a reception with light refreshments to follow. Come get the latest news on the business (and businessess) of Princeton! (4 p.m., 1000 Herrontown Rd.) Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/gfvhRW5r

Experience Princeton is excited to announce the launch of our "Fall for LOCAL" campaign! 🍂 A community-wide initiative designed to celebrate and support local businesses during the vibrant fall season, the "Fall for LOCAL" campaign will showcase the unique dining, shopping, and entertainment experiences that make Princeton a cherished destination. Bookmark Experience Princeton's continuously updated Event Calendar today (https://lnkd.in/ddSUcDbj) for the latest on seasonal dining, special business events, craft fairs, outdoor concerts, family-friendly activities, and so much more. Isaac Kremer, Executive Director of Experience Princeton, shared his enthusiasm for the campaign: "Fall is a time of connection and community, and our 'Fall for LOCAL' campaign is all about celebrating the incredible businesses that make Princeton so special. We encourage everyone to embrace the season, support our local entrepreneurs, and make lasting memories here!"

ANNOUNCEMENT: Princeton Special Improvement District businesses looking to improve their storefront and facade appearance can now apply for some financial assistance, thanks to Experience Princeton’s pilot Storefront Improvement Program! The program, which launched Sept. 5, will reimburse local businesses with matching grants up to $500 each toward the cost of a wide variety of improvement projects, including signage, lighting, awnings, landscaping and more. “We realize the hardest thing for a business is to find the time and resources needed to make improvements to their business,” Isaac Kremer, Experience Princeton’s executive director, said. “That is why we are giving a grant to incentivize doing things that both help the business and enhance the overall visual interest and economic vibrancy of Princeton.” Business owners can read the list of guidelines for improvement projects and apply for the grants through the online form available at https://lnkd.in/gQ2jPrCT. Business owners are also encouraged to contact Experience Princeton before applying to ask any questions and get all the information needed. Please reach out to Isaac Kremer at Isaac@princetonbusiness.org.