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Meet Teri Madison, Emmaus Main Street Partners

Teri Madison is the woman behind the scenes when it comes to making Emmaus "the place to be."

Where do you live? South Whitehall Township

Job Description: Emmaus Main Street Partners Manager

What inspired you to do what you do? 

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"The opportunity to improve and promote the economic vitality of the borough. Inspiration also comes from witnessing what other communities have been able to do and the desire to incorporate some of those successes here."


How long have you worked in Emmaus and what do you enjoy most about being involved here

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"In September it will be nine years. I enjoy the friendships that have been created, the collaborations that have been established and the cooperative efforts of the many organizations and individuals I work with."


Prior to being the Emmaus Main Street Manager, what did you do? 

Executive Director for Junior Achievement of Lehigh Valley, Inc. for 13 years.


What's your favorite part of your job? 

"Not knowing what to expect when I get to work. Each day is different than the day before, and no day turns out exactly the way I thought it would. My favorite part is talking and working with such a variety of people."

What is your primary goal for the Main Street Partners in Emmaus? 

"I would like to see every storefront occupied by viable and successful businesses, community events that appeal to all residents, effective marketing efforts that bring new and returning shoppers and diners to Emmaus, a streetscape project for the western portion of the borough to include trees, walkways and a 'welcome to Emmaus’ sign."


Tell us what you like to do in your free time. 

Gardening, walking, reading, cooking, playing keyboard, spending time with friends and family.

What's your favorite place to eat in Emmaus and why? 

"Not a fair question! If I had to pick only one (and believe me, that is hard to do!) I would probably pick Baked because it has a great variety of organic, gluten free items. And they have mint tea…one of my favorite summertime beverages."


What's the best advice you've ever received? 

"I have a couple that have been passed on to me that I find helpful.

1. Don’t give up. 

2. If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will get you there – so stay focused!"

Tell us one thing about yourself that others might not know. 

"I take in rescue animals. Currently have four cats … each with their own rescue story."

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