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Children’s Hospital is officially open and we are fortunate to have such a beautiful and world class medical facility in our neighborhood. There are many employees at this facility as well as thousands of visitors  every year that will come to Bloomfield’s shops and restaurants. Many businesses have put up banners welcoming employees and offering discounts. We have met with officials from Children’s Hospital and would like to pass on information on ways your business can sign up for their programs.

UPMC Perks Program

Please see the guidelines on the UPMC Perks Program:

Vendor Guidelines
Vendor Application

How to become a UPMC vendor

Below is information on how to become a UPMC Supplier Vendor from Eric Hess, Vice President and Project Executive of Children’s Hospital:

Suppliers first have to register with our Supply Chain group at UPMC. Any vendor wanting to do business with us should visit our supply chain webpage found at http://www.upmc.com/Services/supplychainmanagement/Pages/default.aspx. From that page, they can go to Supply Chain Inquiries, and from there they can register as a supplier to UPMC. I know the two leadership people that see each of these (one of them takes a look at every one), so they don’t just go into some black hole. If any of these suppliers meet the definition of an MWDBE (minority, woman owned, diversity, business enterprise), then they should contact Toni Silva, UPMC’s Supplier Relations Director. Toni is a primary contact person for local diversity suppliers wanting to do business with UPMC. Her number is 412-647-6665.

I will be communicating with Eric Hess on events in Bloomfield for their employee newsletter blast.

If you have any questions, please call 412-681-8800 or email the BDC.

I don’t know a single thing about men’s shoes except that I imagine they run a smidge larger than women’s shoes and I bet it’s impossible to find a decent heel in a wide width. But I do know a little something about a certain someone who recently purchased some shoes at Bloomfield’s own Best-Made Shoes.

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The Bloomfield Development Corporation will host the third of six community meetings for 2009 on Tuesday, June 30. Come and hear about the exciting new developments from the BDC, Burt Hill and Port Authority!

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The deadline to join the Bloomfield Business Association for 2009 is June 30, 2009. If you are interested in elections or voting in the November election, your dues must be paid by June 30.

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A beautiful summer day is planned as we head to several Greensburg area highlights.

We’ll depart Bloomfield about 9:30 AM and head out on our Myer’s Coach to our first great stop!

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Is there a tree on your property? Are you properly watering and caring for the tree? Please see the information below from TreeVitalize. Remember that it is the responsibility of the property and/or business owner to care for the trees. These trees were provided to us through grants from the City of Pittsburgh. Let’s keep our business district clean and green!

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Last Friday, the City of Pittsburgh Public Works Department cited several businesses for not having appropriate permits for sidewalk cafés.

In order to put out tables on the sidewalk, you must go down to Department of Public Works, 611 Second Avenue. Please see below for the requirements to meet the city code.

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The Bloomfield Business Association is holding its next membership meeting on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at Alexander’s Pasta Express. The agenda is below, and for more information, call the BBA at 412-681-2054.

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Meet Councilman Patrick Dowd this Thursday as Council to Go, his mobile district office, returns to the Citiparks Farmers’ Market in Bloomfield. Councilman Dowd and his staff will be available to hear your concerns, provide news on issues in Council, and help you access city services. More copies of Council District 7’s 2008 annual report also will be available.

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Merante Gifts is celebrating Mother’s Day Italian style with a brunch this Saturday, May 9, 2009. Merante will host three special guests and offer their ricotta and jam tart and elegant asparagus, ham and cheese quiche. You’ll be able to sample and purchase one or two for brunch on Mom’s Day.

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