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Doing Business in Jenkintown

A perfect mix of historical and hip, downtown Jenkintown attracts both local residents and visitors from around the region. Jenkintown is home to more than 100 shops, salons and restaurants, virtually all of which are proudly run by independent merchants.

Strategically located in affluent Eastern Montgomery County, downtown Jenkintown is easily accessible via York Road (Route 611). Approximately 28,000 vehicles each day travel to, from and through our downtown. Two SEPTA regional rail stations, ample parking and a central location make Jenkintown right for investors, entrepreneurs and developers.

What's Taking Shape

See whats taking shape in our walkable , business friendly town. Jenkintown is working hard to ensure that it remains a vibrant civic, social and economic center of activity. More people are choosing to come to towns for unique shops and personalized services not found in malls or online. Just outside of the Philadelphia border, Jenkintown is conveniently located along the Rt. 611 business corridor, easily accessible from Philadelphia and the surrounding townships of Cheltenham and Abington. As a business in our business improvement district you will directly benefit from:

  • Promotional campaigns and regional marketing
  • Public transportation and public parking for your customers and employees
  • Old York Road Streetscape enhancements

Let us help you come to Jenkintown. Become part of our town’s fabric of unique stores and services where we work together to support our businesses.

Marketing Initiatives

The Jenkintown Community Alliance directs a downtown marketing program that invests in the promotion of the business district including:

  • Monthly e-newsletter distributed to more than 2,000 households, businesses and property owners
  • Bi-annual newsletter distributed to 4,000 as well as popular locations throughout Jenkintown
  • Cooperative advertising opportunities
  • Summer Sunset 5K Run, 1-Mile Walk and Kids Dash
  • The widely-acclaimed Jenkintown Festival of the Arts attracting thousands of visitors to downtown Jenkintown in September