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Donate food, gently used backpacks to the BC Backpack Program
The BC Weekend Backpack program provides supplemental food to more than 80 students each week. Currently, the program needs donations of backpacks and non-perishable food items.Donations may be dropped off at any one of the district’s seven schools between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. through Friday, Aug. 29.Backpacks:Please consider donating a gently used or new backpack to the BC Backpack Program. Non-perishable food items:Granola and/or breakfast barsCereal boxes (single-serve boxes) Instant oatmeal packets or
Celebration of Excellence Award Nominations Now Open
2025 Celebration of Excellence: Call for NominationsWe now accepting nominations for the 2025 Celebration of Excellence Awards Dinner, an event dedicated to celebrating the exceptional businesses, nonprofits, and individuals that contribute to the strength and vibrancy of the Town of Bethlehem.Nominations are open to the public through September 7, 2025.Community members, local businesses, and organizations are encouraged to submit nominations for the following categories:Enduring Excellence
What’s Working Now: Free and Paid Tools That Boost Profit Without Burning You Out
Running a small business isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing what matters—better, smoother, and with the least amount of wasted motion. Customer satisfaction, online engagement, and profitability aren’t just buzzwords. They’re survival metrics. And getting them right doesn’t always mean spending big or hiring a team of consultants. Sometimes, it’s about choosing the right tools—free or paid—that work hard in the background while you focus on running your business.Ask Smarter, Not Louder Customers
