KRVC will host 8 merchant meetings from September 2014 through June 2015. The main purpose of these meetings will be to build a foundation and develop the infrastructure for a Marble Hill Merchants Association. At the meetings, we will identify merchant leaders and elect officers, draft a mission statement for the association, establish goals and form committees. We will also develop bylaws for the Association and begin the incorporation process. The meetings will also include updates on our activities such as the Local Resident Discount Program, a Marble Hill Business Directory and a Merchant and Shopper Survey. All Marble Hill merchants, interested residents and community leaders are invited and welcome to attend the meetings.
Calendar of Meetings:
Note: All the meetings will take place at 7pm at Applebees, 76 West 225th Street, Bronx, NY 10463
Tuesday, September 30, 2014; Topic: Benefits of and Introduction to the Mechanics of the Formation of a Merchants Association
Tuesday, October 28, 2014; Topic: Review Guide to Formation of Merchants Association, Start to Brainstorm on a Mission and Goals for Association
Tuesday, November 25, 2014; Topic: Analyze Preliminary Survey Results, Refine Survey, Mission Statement and Goals, Discuss Recruitment and Engagement Strategies
Tuesday, January 27, 2015; Topic: Pass Association Mission and Goals, Develop Draft Bylaws (using mission and goals), Establish Committees, Nominate Officers
Tuesday, March 31, 2015; Topic: Elect Officers, Refine and Finalize Bylaws, Review Survey Results,Nominate Committee Chairs
Tuesday, April 28, 2015; Topic: Pass Bylaws, Elect Committee Chairs, Hold Committee Meetings
Tuesday, May 26, 2015; Topic: Hold Committee Meetings, Plan Directory Launch Event
Tuesday, June 30, 2015; Topic: Discuss Next Steps for Association—such as Meet the Merchants Movie and Events
Note: All the meetings will take place at 7pm at Applebees, 76 West 225th Street, Bronx, NY 10463