I have some exciting news from the Kensington Talmadge Business Association that will benefit us all! KBA is now the KTBA (Kensington Talmadge Business Association) and this organization means business…in more ways than one! I serve currently as Secretary of the Board of the KTBA and want to make you all aware of some really exciting changes and events that are taking place within our community as a result of this group!
The focus of the KTBA is to promote and network with locally owned businesses (home based and brick & mortar), foster relationships with one another, and to support the communities we serve. KTBA is an official supporter of Franklin Elementary and will support the growth of this school in various capacities. Besides fundraising for them, we will also have a designated Board member (yours truly) serve as a Foundation member. I am really excited about this as it really gives our work meaning to support our local school and help make it what it should be – an asset.
KTBA is really getting down and dirty this year with lots of added benefits and events both for business owners and community members at large and I am here to name a few:
- Tuesday Morning Coffee Chat -The 3rd Tuesday of each month at 8am, KTBA is having an open table morning gathering of our business owners at VidaJuice (4067 Adams Ave.) Open to all business owners in Kensington and Talmadge (brick and mortar business or home-based) as a time for general discussion on a variety of topics.
- Networking Mixers – These networking mixers are in the evening and provide an opportunity for members to showcase their business either by hosting at their place of business and/or by providing food/drinks…and they are a lot of fun as you get to know your fellow business owners!
- Professional Series Seminar – November 5, 2016 at 4142 Adams Ave (next door to Stehly Farms), Panel discussions with local specialists with topics aimed at small business owners, including business taxation & strategies, methods and recommendations for incorporating, and more.
- Annual Kensington Holiday Lights Bike Tour – Date and starting point changes every year…check our website or FB page to keep up to date as we announce this one…All community members are invited to this one as participants deck out their bikes and hit the lights in Kensington! Snacks and warm drinks served by our host every year!
For more information, subscribe to our email list by visiting kenbiz.org, like our Facebook Page at Kensington Talmadge Business Association. Contact me at 619-944-2798 or at [email protected] if you have any questions and/or interest in what it is like to be a part of this organization.