| Greetings! | It was great to see so many Chamber Members at our Member Recognition Banquet! Special thanks to our sponsors Armstrong Ambulance, Cambridge Savings Bank, East Cambridge Savings Bank, Watertown Savings Bank and Bowes, Pennell and Thompson GMAC Real Estate. If you missed it, you can see the list of award recipients on our website HERE.
As the the holiday season is upon us, there are several opportunities to support your local Arlington businesses including purchasing Shop Arlington 1st Gift Certificates (sponsored by Leader Bank) and attending some other exciting events planned during the month of December (see article below!).
When you have a choice in a service or product, think of your fellow chamber members - and of course to Shop Arlington 1st!
The Arlington Chamber
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Free Parking every Saturday in December
in Arlington!
|  The Chamber initiated and requested that parking fees be lifted for every Saturday in December and the Arlington Board of Selectman approved the proposal!
So shop locally and park for free all around Arlington this December, with special thanks to the Board of Selectman and YOUR Chamber of Commerce for helping support local businesses!
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Capitol Square First Lights
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WHAT: Capitol Square First LightsWHEN: Saturday, December 4th, 1-5pmWHERE: Capitol Square, East Arlington You won't want to miss the excitement as The Capitol Square lights up the holiday season with an afternoon of fun, food and merriment all around Capitol Square! You'll enjoy carolers, short holiday cartoons at the Capitol Theater, ornament decorating at Artbeat, treats and giveaways in stores, a giant stocking raffle, and a visit from Santa's elves.
More info at: http://thecapitolsquare.com/blog/
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| Chamber Member Announcements | Let us help you get the word out! Send event and/or announcement information to info@arlcc.org
~ANNOUNCEMENTS~
The Meat House, Arlington has a limited number of farm fresh turkeys from Plainville Farms while supplies last at at $2.99 per pound. Stuffing, sweet and mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce and other sides will also be available. Call 781-643-6328.
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Leader Bank is proud to once again be named one of the 100 Top Places to Work in Massachusetts in the third annual employee-based survey project from The Boston Globe. On the 2010 list, Leader Bank ranked 22nd in the Small Business category. "I am proud not only to have been included in the Boston Globe's 'Top 100 Places to Work' list this year, but also to have risen in the Small Business ranking from number 40 in 2009 to 22 in 2010," stated Sushil K. Tuli, President and CEO of Leader Bank. "Our inclusion in the list reaffirms Leader Bank's commitment to employee satisfaction. Over the course of the year, we have hired a number of new additions to our team and have expanded on what was already an enthusiastic and dedicated group of employees."
. For more info click HERE
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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.
Please contact the Chamber office to make an appointment for a future date at 781-643-4600.
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Town Government News
|  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
NEW!
The Town of Arlington has recently formed a new committee: Scenic Byway/Tourism and Economic Development. The committee, in collaboration with the Chamber, plans to create programs which may be very beneficial to all Arlington businesses and residents.
Bob Bowes, of Bowes Real Estate is the liaison on this committee, representing the Chamber. Bob shared "the work of this committee may be the most important collaboration between the Town and its business owners in many years."
There is a way that you can help. The committee would like all business owners to collect zip code data for all of its transactions for the month of December. It may be collected in any manner that you choose. In early January you will be provided with information on how the committee will collect the data. Once collected, the committee will tabulate and assess the results. All participating businesses will be provided with a copy of the results. For more information, contact Bob Bowes
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HENNING ANNOUCED AS VICE PRESIDENT OF EAST CAMBRIDGE SAVINGS BANK
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East Cambridge Savings Bank recently elected William S. Henning as the Bank's new Vice President of Commercial Lending and Business Development.
Henning will be based in the Bank's Salem Street Office in Medford. He brings over 11 years of experience, having served in both commercial and retail banking positions at both Brookline Bank and Citizens Bank.
Henning is a member of the Medford Chamber of Commerce. He resides in Salem, Massachusetts with his spouse.
"We are excited about the lending experience and knowledge Bill brings to East Cambridge Savings Bank," stated Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer, Timothy Bombard. "His skills and experience will help us continue to develop meaningful relationships with new and existing business customers in our market area."
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Chamber Member Constant Contact Showcase
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Check out the
Member Showcase where we feature Chamber members using Constant Contact for their email campaigns.
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