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Fall is now in full swing and there are so many ways you can connect with customers and other businesses this month through the chamber! Coffee's On Us, eBiz Symposium and SCORE just to name a few give your business an opportunity to connect and grow.
We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming event.
The Arlington Chamber Board of Directors
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Upcoming Chamber Events
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eBiz 2009
The
stage is set for the Second Annual eBiz Symposium which will take place
on Friday, October 23rd at Arlington Town Hall. Mark your calenders for
this important event that can help your business find new and cost
effective ways to reach and maintain customers. Watch for more
information coming soon in your email in box or go directly to the eBiz site.
Coffee's On Us!
Drop
in, stay awhile, eat breakfast, network and then be on the way to work
You DON'T have to register. You DON'T have to pay to attend.
You DO have to buy breakfast. You DO have to network. And when you do, the Chamber will treat you to your coffee or tea.
Upcoming chances for free coffee and conversation......
Tuesday, Oct 13th anytime between 7:30-9:30am
WHERE: Arlington Restaurant (134 Mass Avenue)
COST: FREE
Click HERE for Info & Directions
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Chamber Member Events - get connected!
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Creative
Kids needed to Frighten Town
Calling all
Arlington students. Here's your chance to paint witches, goblins, ghosts and
other frights on the outside of designated windows of local businesses. Want to
show off your artwork to the town? Call the Recreation department at (781)
316-3880. Local businesses who want to donate their windows can call (781)
646-0405. Saturday, October 17, 2009. 9am to 1pm. Sponsored by Fish Window
Cleaning, Arlington Rotary, and Arlington Recreation.
http://www.arlingtonma.gov/recreation
http://www.fishwindowcleaning.com/300
Events at Right Turn
Saturday, October
10th at Right Turn Saturday Night Coffee Café
The 2nd Annual MOAR Charitable Fundraiser
Join us for a special Reggie Dance Party with the music of Pressure Cooker -
Boston's Original Reggae Band. Hosted by Colleen Morrissey, expect food,
entertainment, and auction items to raise funds for MOAR services. Begins at 7,
$20 Suggested Donation for MOAR membership.
Saturday, October 17th
at Right Turn Saturday Night Coffee Café
HIP HOP NIGHT at Right Turn
Featured performers are: Lyrical, John The Baptist, Real Talk, Mr. Lucier and
more. Show at 8, $6 Suggested Donation.
Right Turn is located at 299 Broadway, Arlington
Center. Parking is located in the lot at 297 Broadway. More information at: www.right-turn.org or call us at
781-646-3800
Regards,
Woody Giessmann CEO and founder
Chris Chen will lead a Long Term Care Workshop on
Tuesday October 13 at7PM:
This one evening workshop will provide attendees with a
financial view of the critical issues you must consider when planning for Long
Term Care, either for yourself or an aging parent. We will review coverage
possibilities, costs issues, and the alternatives to gain coverage which will
enable you to gain control of your retirement.
http://www.famboogle.com/events/show.html?event_id=4529
Visiting Nurse and Community Health, Inc.
VNCH will host its 4th Annual "Pot of Gold" raffle and event on
November 5, 2009. Only 200 tickets will be offered for sale at $100 each
prior to the event, and the lucky ticket holder(s) will have the opportunity to
win a $10,000 "pot of gold".
The event will be held at the Sons of Italy Hall in
Arlington on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 6:30pm. A buffet dinner will
be provided, as well as a cash bar. There will be silent auction items on
which to bid, as well as various raffles throughout the evening. A fun
night is promised for all, and attendance will be limited to the ticket
purchaser and a guest.
"Pot of Gold" raffle tickets, which are on
sale now, can be obtained by calling Meredith Lambroff, VNCH Development
specialist, at 781-643-6090, ext. 1322. Checks should be made payable to:
VNCH.
Germaine Lawrence
Women of Excellence Breakfast
DATE: Thursday, November 5, 2009
TIME: 7:30 am to 9:00 am
LOCATION: The Harvard Club, 374
Commonwealth Avenue, Boston
More info at:
https://www.germainelawrence.org/news/events.html
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Welcome Our New Members
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Meet new Chamber members here first! As members join, we will provide you with their company name, a direct link to their website and contact information, too.
Lynn & Jen's Dance Studio
Contact: Jennifer Corbett
86 Warren Street, Arlington MA 02474
www.lynnandjensdancestudio.com
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Gilda Nogueira
Elected Chief Operating Officer and Trustee
of East Cambridge Savings Bank
and
Michael Ferreer Elected Vice
President
of East Cambridge Savings Bank
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CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS, ---
East Cambridge Savings Bank elected Gilda M. Nogueira chief operating officer
and trustee and elected Michael Ferreer vice president.
Nogueira has more than 30
years of banking experience. She joined
the Bank in 1977 and has held various positions. Nogueira
was elected assistant vice president in 1988, vice president of
operations in 1991 and senior vice president and senior operations officer in
1999. In 2006, Nogueira was elected
executive vice president of East Cambridge Savings Bank. Nogueira has been a corporator of East
Cambridge Savings Bank since 1996.
Additionally, Nogueira serves as clerk of the Board of Investment of
East Cambridge Savings Bank. She is a
member of the Massachusetts Bankers Association's Legal and Regulatory
Committee and the Eastern Massachusetts Compliance Network.
Active in the community,
Nogueira is a board member and past president of the Rotary Club of Somerville,
currently serving as secretary. She also
serves on the boards of the Somerville Chamber of Commerce and the Cambridge
Family YMCA.
Nogueira received her
Bachelor of Science degree in management from Lesley University. She is a graduate of the Massachusetts
Bankers Association's School of Financial Studies and the America's Community
Bankers National Graduate School of Banking.
She
resides in Medford with her husband and children.
Michael Ferreer
first joined East Cambridge Savings Bank as assistant manager of the Marketing
Department in the fall of 2003. He was
elected assistant vice president in 2005.
"I am deeply appreciative to work for an organization so
steeped in its historical and evolving commitment to the needs of the
surrounding communities," said Ferreer.
Ferreer received his
bachelor of science from Boston University.
In addition to being an officer of East Cambridge Savings Bank, he is
also a member of Harland Financial's Touche Analyzer User Group and American
Bankers Association Bank Marketing Network.
He resides in Shrewsbury,
Masschusetts with his family.
Visit www.ecsb.comfor more information.
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SCORE
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SCORE Counselors to America's Small Business is a
nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneurial education and the formation,
growth and success of small businesses nationwide. A SCORE counselor comes to the Arlington Chamber's office on the first Wednesday of every
month to meet with Chamber members for confidential one-hour consultations. Call the Chamber at 781.643.4600 to make an appointment. Both
members and non-members can take advantage of this opportunity.
Contact Lorraine with questions or to make a reservation.
NOTE:Non-members will be charged a $20 fee payable to the
Chamber of Commerce at the time of the SCORE appointment. The consultations will continue to be free for Chamber members.
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Town Government News
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Here you will find government news that might have an impact on business here in town. Below you will also find links to subscribe to town news and committee agendas. Click on this link and scroll to the bottom of the webpage to sign up for and receive emailed agendas frrom any of the following governing bodies and/or to receive Town news:
- Board of Selectmen
- Redevelopment Board
- Zoning Board of Appeals
- Board of Health
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Job posting
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Our client is adding onto their customer service division
and seeking individuals to handle in-bound calls and data entry.
The company will provide a laptop, headphones and monthly
internet expense reimbursement. Individuals must be available for training which will be
located at the corporate headquarters.
If you or someone you know of is interested in
further details please contact:
2M
Michelle Pasqual
781-641-3336
michelle@2mstaffing.com
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Chamber Connections and Kudos
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2M
Career Coaching & Staffing is working with the Arlington Advocate to answer
your employment related questions specifically for Arlington residents. We encourage you to contribute up to 3 questions to arlington@cnc.com in 200 words or
less. Our first column with appear in the October 8th addition under
"Ask the Career Coach". -------------------------------------------------
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Chamber Member Constant Contact Showcase
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