Assistance
What is ABC
and EDO
The Abington Business Community is the combined
affiliation
of all business located within Abington
Township.
The Township's
resources to support the Abington
Business
Community consists
of the physical Economic Development Committee which formulates policy and recommends
economic
implementation strategies. Together, they are the
driving force behind production of materials such as the
annual business calendar, and other programs fostering
an efficient business climate within economic entities
into the one accessible source. ABC is also
represented by a website where information on business
and economic development programming are made easily
accessible to all. For more information and
details, visit
www.abingtontownship.us or
www.abington.org.
Functions of the Economic Development Office
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To produce publications and web services
which promote Abington Business.
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To administer the Abington Township
Business Assistance Grant Program.
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To administer the Abington Tax Abatement
Program to qualifying business.
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To guide business inquiries to appropriate
internal and external agencies.
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To maintain a property/site inventory
of available business properties.
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To streamline the business inquiry process
and business startup requirements.
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To maintain and continually improve
business corridor streetscapes.
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To staff the Township Economic Development
and Revitalization Committees.
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To organize and assist various promotional
events in active business districts.
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To engage and support the various business
organization in operation.
