The Frankford Business and Professional Association business card exchange last week was a huge success.  Over 30 people from various businesses in Frankford got together at the Agape restaurant (4524-26 Frankford Ave.) at noon for lunch and networking.

• Frankford/Northwood Spring Resource Fair
  When – Sat, June 19, 10am – 1pm

  Where – 4600 block of Paul Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)

  Description – Come join us for a day of fun, free food, activities and prizes. Sponsored by the Northeast Epic Stakeholders Group, Councilwoman Maria Quinones-Sanchez and State Representative Tony Payton.
• Town Hall Meeting
  When – Tue, June 22, 6pm – 8pm

  Where – Sankofa Freedom Academy, 4256 Paul St., Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)

  Description – Town Hall Meeting on drug rehabilitation facilities and housing for recovering addicts. Drug rehabilitation and recovery have been of particular concern to Frankford residents, who have complained to city officials, including councilwoman Sanchez, about the large number of these facilities in Frankford.
• BUSINESS CARD EXCHANGE
  When – Thu, June 24, 12pm – 2pm

  Where – Agape Restaurant, 4524-26 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)

  Description – The Frankford Business and Professional Association is hosting a Business Card Exchange for all local businesses, and organizations. Opportunity to network with other entrepreneurs and promote your business. Please join us for the Annual Business Card Exchange. This is a great opportunity to come meet other local merchants, share ideas, network, and promote your business. You can also learn about the other programs FBPA is working on such as commercial corridor block captions, UnLitter Us in Frankford, Frankford Avenue promotions and much more. Lunch will be served, please RSVP so we know how many to expect.
• Northeast Philadelphia EPIC Stakeholders Group
  When – Thu, June 24, 5:30pm – 7:30pm

  Where – Edmunds School, 1197 Haworth St. Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)

  Description – The ultimate goal is to create a process that enhances the community’s ability to solve issues surrounding truancy, domestic violence, child safety and substance abuse.
• Mayor Nutter Walks Frankford Avenie
  When – Sat, June 26, 9am – 12pm

  Where – Frankford Avenue Business District (map)

  Description – Details to be announced
• Frankford Civic Association Meeting
  When – Thu, July 8, 7pm – 8pm

  Where2nd floor conference room, Aria Health, 4900 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)