{"id":142,"date":"2016-01-14T12:37:37","date_gmt":"2016-01-14T12:37:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bossforward.org\/testing\/?page_id=142"},"modified":"2025-06-03T14:44:26","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T14:44:26","slug":"mission_vision","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bossforward.org\/?page_id=142","title":{"rendered":"About Boss Forward: Driving Growth and Revitalization in Sinking Spring"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1667396740277{background-image: url(https:\/\/bossforward.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Sinking-Spring-Pennsylvania.jpg?id=108842) !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;banner_image&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1453976717387{padding-bottom: 2em !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;300px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1649115853581{background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"sc_section margin_bottom_medium\" style=\"````\"><div class=\"sc_section_inner\"><div class=\"sc_content content_wrap scheme_original\"><h1 id=\"mission\" class=\"sc_title sc_title_regular sc_align_center\" style=\"text-align:center;\">About Boss Forward<\/h1>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]In 2008, the Sinking Spring Borough Council created what was originally known as the BOSS 2020 Revitalization Committee. In 2021, we rebranded to Boss <em>Forward<\/em> as we felt it would best embrace our long-term goal of developing a central business district revitalization plan and improving the quality of life for all. We are dedicated to working with the community, area businesses, and our neighbors to make our borough a better place to live, work, and play.[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><div class=\"sc_content content_wrap\" style=\"````\"><h3 class=\"sc_title sc_title_regular sc_align_center margin_top_small\" style=\"````text-align:center;\">Our Mission &amp; Vision<\/h3><div class=\"columns_wrap sc_columns columns_nofluid sc_columns_count_2\"><div class=\"column-1_2 sc_column_item sc_column_item_1 odd first\">[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1746560819616{padding-right: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Our Mission<\/h4>\n<p>The mission of Boss <em>Forward<\/em> is to strengthen the vitality of Sinking Spring&#8217;s downtown business corridor and surrounding areas. To improve our downtown, we will enhance the borough&#8217;s infrastructure, existing businesses, neighborhoods, and the surrounding community. Sinking Spring will become a &#8220;destination&#8221; place for people to work, live, eat, shop, and play by Boss Forward representing, supporting, and promoting our downtown business corridor while engaging residents, businesses, and community organizations.<\/p>\n<h4>Our Vision<\/h4>\n<p>Boss <em>Forward&#8217;s<\/em> vision is to build a vibrant and thriving downtown destination for our community and others. We envision a future of collaborative engagement between businesses and the community that promotes and supports growth, diversity, and modern infrastructure. A revitalized streetscape and renewed downtown will encourage small business, commercial, and economic development. All who live in Sinking Spring will benefit from increased revenues and beautification projects.[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><div class=\"column-1_2 sc_column_item sc_column_item_2 even\"><figure class=\"sc_image  sc_image_shape_square\" style=\"````\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bossforward.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SSB-Four-Phase-Infrastructure-Plan-1-768x504-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1746561043447{padding-left: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bossforward.org\/?page_id=107529\">Boss <em>Forward\u2019s<\/em> Revitalization Plan<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1649101404355{background-color: #b9e1ea !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"sc_section\"><div class=\"sc_section_inner\"><div id=\"icon_column_box\" class=\"sc_content content_wrap scheme_original impact \"><h2 class=\"sc_title sc_title_underline sc_align_center damion \" style=\"text-align:center;color:#179bba;\">Focusing on Our Community<\/h2><h3 class=\"sc_title sc_title_regular sc_align_center\" style=\"text-align:center;\">The Four Points of Impact for Sinking Spring<\/h3>[vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;points_of_impact&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Boss <em>Forward\u00a0<\/em>focuses on four main areas of impact to assure the continued economic and community growth of Sinking Spring. These four pillars will allow us to partner and coordinate with existing organizations in and around the Borough of Sinking Spring to improve our downtown business districts and surrounding areas.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><div class=\"sc_content content_wrap fluidcolumns_impact \">[vc_icon icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-landmark&#8221; color=&#8221;custom&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1649115525104{padding-top: 30px !important;}&#8221; custom_color=&#8221;#179bba&#8221; el_id=&#8221;fluid_icon&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Community Improvements<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Boss Forward aims to provide funding and resources to beautify and preserve our downtown corridor and community. This includes infrastructure and transportation, enhancing street fronts, street furniture, and landscaping. Encouraging dynamic new construction and open spaces that can be enjoyed by all.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-store&#8221; color=&#8221;custom&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1649115534109{padding-top: 50px !important;}&#8221; custom_color=&#8221;#179bba&#8221; el_id=&#8221;fluid_icon&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Community Investment<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Sinking Spring will become a vibrant destination for everyone to live, work, and play through our direct investment in the downtown business corridor and community. Boss Forward is a vehicle to help bring grant funding and private investments to the community that will benefit all.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-dollar-sign&#8221; color=&#8221;custom&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1649115540665{padding-top: 30px !important;}&#8221; custom_color=&#8221;#179bba&#8221; el_id=&#8221;fluid_icon&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Business Support<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We are here to bring new businesses and developers to Sinking Spring and support the needs of existing business owners and property owners. This will be done by strengthening the existing economic base of the business district while identifying opportunities for new businesses to locate within Sinking Spring.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-comments&#8221; color=&#8221;custom&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1649115547218{padding-top: 50px !important;}&#8221; custom_color=&#8221;#179bba&#8221; el_id=&#8221;fluid_icon&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Engagement<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We will keep our residents and the surrounding community aware of ongoing developments and improvements to the downtown corridor. This will be done through an enhanced website and the marketing and promotion of local events and businesses.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; scheme=&#8221;original&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1645220823372{background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"sc_section\"><div class=\"sc_section_inner\"><div class=\"sc_content content_wrap scheme_original\"><h2 class=\"sc_title sc_title_underline sc_align_center damion \" style=\"text-align:center;color:#179bba;\">We Are Here For You!<\/h2><h1 id=\"board\" class=\"sc_title sc_title_regular sc_align_center\" style=\"text-align:center;\">Boss Forward Executive Committee<\/h1><div class=\"columns_wrap sc_columns columns_nofluid sc_columns_count_3 board_members margin_top_large\"><div class=\"column-1_3 sc_column_item sc_column_item_1 odd first\" style=\"text-align:center;\">[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;420px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Vacant<br \/>\nPresident<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><div class=\"column-1_3 sc_column_item sc_column_item_2 even\" style=\"text-align:center;\">[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;420px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Vacant<br \/>\nVice-President &amp; Secretary<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><div id=\"third_column\" class=\"column-1_3 sc_column_item sc_column_item_3 odd\" style=\"text-align:center;\"><figure class=\"sc_image  sc_image_shape_square margin_bottom_small\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bossforward.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lisa-Gantner.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Lisa Gantner<br \/>\nTreasurer<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Chairwoman,<br \/>\nBorough Recreation Commission<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1667324328048{margin-bottom: 80px !important;padding-top: 40px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bossforward.org\/?page_id=107490\">Committee Members &amp; Business Alliance Team &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1667396740277{background-image: url(https:\/\/bossforward.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Sinking-Spring-Pennsylvania.jpg?id=108842) !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;banner_image&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1453976717387{padding-bottom: 2em !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;300px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1649115853581{background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1649101404355{background-color: #b9e1ea !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; scheme=&#8221;original&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1645220823372{background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-142","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bossforward.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/142","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bossforward.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bossforward.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bossforward.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bossforward.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=142"}],"version-history":[{"count":126,"href":"https:\/\/bossforward.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/142\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":111123,"href":"https:\/\/bossforward.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/142\/revisions\/111123"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bossforward.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=142"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}