2010 Annual Report
Organization
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The Organization Committee develops broad local, county, and state support for the activities of the Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation. The Organization Committee also oversees the financial stability of the LEDC and facilitates strategic partnerships.
ACTIVITIES IN 2010
Media Outreach
The LEDC has maintained connections with local news organizations such as the Delaware County Daily Times and the Philadelphia Inquirer. The LEDC drafted nine press releases in 2010, all of which were picked up in the Daily Times and the News of Delaware County. The LEDC partnered with RCN to release television commercials for its events on popular channels such as HGTV and the Food Network. Finally, the LEDC partnered with radio stations in Reading and Lancaster to promote the Lansdowne Arts Festival. Through these partnerships, the LEDC reached over 100,000 listeners and viewers.
LEDC Publications
The LEDC has published its first annual report and is drafting a Five-Year Report to summarize the impact of the Main Street Program in Lansdowne.
Volunteers
The LEDC has a strong volunteer base that continues to grow. In 2010, volunteers donated a total of 4,600 hours to the LEDC, valued at over $90,000 by the Pennsylvania Downtown Center.
Website
The LEDC updated its website with new content regarding Committee activities and successes.
Foundation/Funding Outreach
The LEDC has been successful in establishing relationships with several private foundations and is organizing its first comprehensive annual fundraising campaign to ensure future sustainability. The campaign will be launched in 2011.
Partners
In addition to our generous sponsors, the LEDC works with local organizations and state agencies on a number of our programs, projects and events. These partners include:
- Lansdowne Borough
- Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance
- Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission – Classic Towns
- Greater Lansdowne Civic Association
- Lansdowne Business and Professional Association
- Historic Lansdowne Theater Corporation
- Widener University Small Business Development Center
- Sherwin Williams
- Pennsylvania CareerLink
- Pennsylvania Downtown Center
- William Penn School District
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
Awards
The LEDC received the following awards:
- 2009 Top-Performing Main Street
- 2010 Nationally Accredited Main Street Program
- America’s Favorite Farmers Market, Runner Up for Boutique Market
- Classic Towns of Greater Philadelphia
- Preserve America Community