Join The Manayunk Development Corporation

Letter From The Executive Director

Dear Manayunk Business Owners,

I would like to invite you to become a member of the Manayunk Development Corporation. MDC was established in 1992 with the mission of promoting business and economic development in the commercial areas along Main Street, Cresson Street and the side streets in our district.  We believe that by sharing our our assets, knowledge, and ingenuity, we as a business district become resilient, forward thinking and prosperous.

Joining MDC gives you the opportunity to access additional resources, maximize your efficiency and increase your productivity by teaming with others in our district. Consider your MDC membership a way to leverage your individual funds and creativity with others to generate results and greater impact.

The list of benefits that MDC provides its members is constantly growing (the full list of benefits is below) .  As a member you will receive regular updates about MDC services, public safety, promotions, area events, and funding opportunities.  Membership allows you active participation in the "Manayunk Brand".  There are dozens of ways to participate, and best of all you can participate as fully as your schedule allows.   You may simply want to receive member updates and emails or you may want to become active on a committee or board level.  MDC welcomes you and your input and you can reach us by telephone, email or at scheduled meetings.  Membership in MDC provides a unique opportunity to collaborate and partner with other businesses to help shape not only your individual business but the entire district.

Below is a list of membership privileges and an application form. I look forward to working with you in 2012, and remain committed to being responsive to you. Feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns: my direct line is 267-270-3074 email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Sincerely,

Jane Lipton

Executive Director

Membership Privileges

• VOTING RIGHTS
  • Members vote to elect the MDC Board of Directors and may run for a position on the MDC Board of Directors
  • Members may chair or participate in board committees
• DISCOUNTED PARKING
  • Discounted monthly parking permit rates at MDC lots
  • 50% member discount on parking validation stickers
• WEBSITE
  • A featured listing that includes links & photos on MDC’s website business directory
  • Member pricing on website advertising opportunities
• MARKETING & ADVERTISING
  • Participation in MDC subsidized or partially subsidized advertising (Manayunk.com Magazine, the online ISSUU magazine on our website and other media promotions)
  • Inclusion of your special promotion in the Manayunk.com eNewsletter or Manayunk.coms Facebook page. 
  • Member Pricing on dedicated email blasts to the MDC 8000 person list. Participate in Manayunk.com online "issuu" magazine and any printed version of this magazine at member rates
  • Take advantage of our marketing consultant who can help push your business to the next level
• PUBLIC RELATIONS
  • PR opportunities through news media outlets
  • Promotion of your prepared and submitted press release
  • Entre to our public relations consultant who can help push your business to the next level
• MEMBERS ONLY EVENTS
  • Participation in Manayunk on Ice - storefront sculpture - warming station and advertising
  • Opportunity to host a tent for an artist at the annual Arts Festival and participate in subsidized advertising
  • Opportunity to take a storefront space and the annual EcoArts Festival and participate in subsidized advertising
  • Opportunity to participate in Holidays in Manayunk advertising, storefront lighting and tree lighting ceremonies
  • Option to lead and and or participate in planned 2nd Saturday Event and advertising
  • Free participation in First Friday In Manayunk and advertising
• MEMBERS ONLY PROMOTIONS AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
  • Attend workshops to help further your business
  • Technology
  • Social Networking and Media
  • Advertising
  • Business Planning
  • Visual Merchandising
• MDC OFFICE SERVICES
  • Computers with Current Programs
  • Internet Access
  • Photocopier / Scanner (you must supply your own paper and color printing and copies may be limited)
  • Fax Machine