Many of our Chamber members have created Facebook pages for their businesses. The Chamber is updating our Facebook pages and we need your help to promote your businesses via the Arlington Chamber Facebook page.

What we need from you is promotional material for your business.  Examples are pictures, details of your business hours, location, website, and any promotions you may have.

 

Board Member, Alan Tauber, is helping us gather the information and create our page. Please send your materials to alanrtauber@yahoo.com 

 

Files may be sent in any format. Since photos and images will be for web application they need not be large, full size files. Send what you have and we'll work our magic!

 

Our goal is to highlight one or two Chamber member businesses each week on our Facebook page and then link it to Twitter to drive more interest.  As we progress with the program we hope to add more features.

Please help us make the Arlington Chamber Facebook page a fun and informational page!

Sincerely,

Dr. Maureen Gormley
Executive Board Member
IT Chairman

Join us in welcoming our newest Chamber Members!

R.M. Realty Management

670 Massachusetts Avenue

Arlington, MA 02476

Tel: 781.641.3100

Sweeney & O'Connell Real Estate

1191 Massachusetts Avenue

Arlington, MA 02476

www.sweeneyandoconnellrealestate.com

Tel: 781.643.7478

 

Outlook Associates of New England

637 Massachusetts Avenue

Arlington, MA 02476 

www.outlookassociates.com

Tel: 781.643.5251

 

More chamber members means more resources to support members!  Renew your membership and encourage others to join the Chamber today!

~ANNOUNCEMENTS~   

 

Upholstery on Broadway 

Sign up now for New Fall classes at Upholstery On Broadway. For class schedule and further information check out their website or email:

www.upholsteryonbroadway.com. To register contact: upholsteryonbroadway@yahoo.com.

 

You can also read about this Arlington shop and school in the August 18th issue of the Arlington Advocate.   

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Germain Lawrence  Women of Excellence Award    Thursday, November 3, 2011    Each year at this breakfast, Women of Excellence and Rising Star awards are given to outstanding women who have made substantial contributions toward advancing the well-being of girls.    Rising Stars are women in the earlier stages of their careers who have shown leadership and accomplishment in fields that positively affect the lives of young women.  They may work for non-profit organizations, in the public sector, or in the corporate world in areas that address young women's needs.    Women of Excellence and Rising Stars must be present to receive their award.    You may also go onto our website to read more about our  former Women of Excellence and Rising Stars      Submit a Women of Excellence or Rising Star nomination    For more information, contact   Nyasha Pfukwa, @ Germain Lawrence - 781-859-1220.

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Mosaic Oasis Studio & Supply 

Located at 1189B Massachusetts Avenue is a is a fully equipped, artist owned mosaic studio and workshop, retail mosaic supply store, and artist gallery providing handmade mosaic fine art for purchase.  We have some exciting events happening this fall -  

Please stop by our booth at Arlington Town Day on Saturday September 17th.

Visit our studio on Friday evening September 30th and Saturday October 1st to view our first art show of student work - you will be amazed at the creativity and quality of art done by our students.

Look for our classes that are starting in October through Arlington Community Education.

 

For Arlington Chamber of Commerce members we offer a 15% discount on gifts and workshops!!

Visit us in person or find us on the web at mosaicoasis.com 

 

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Arlington Center for the Arts - Fall Classes!

Bring out the artist in you!  Classes start the week of Sept 26 for artists of ALL ages.  For more info go to:  

http://www.acarts.org/classes.php  

 

 

CHAMBER MEMBER EVENTS

  

What: Arlington Open Studios

When: Sat. & Sun Oct 15 & 16, 12-5pm

Where: Arlington Center for the Arts  

 

80+ Artists & fine crafters working in...pottery, blown glass, collage, fiber arts, handcrafted paper and books, jewelry, mosaic, mixed media, oil painting, photography, sculpture, sumi-e brush painting, watercolor, woodcuts, wood turning, plus live music throughout the building ...all under one roof @ ACA!

More info HERE 

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.

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.

• Board of Selectmen  
• Redevelopment Board
• Zoning Board of Appeals
• Board of Health

NEW!

 

Although Hurricane Irene weakened before hitting Arlington, the storm still had enough power to down trees and cause power outages in Town. Arlington's Emergency Operations Center was mobilized on Sunday and Town emergency crews worked late into the night and into Monday to remove downed trees, clear roads, and help residents who were severely impacted by the storm.  Public Works will continue with clean-up efforts for the next few weeks, first focusing on downed trees and major branch removals from public ways.

 

Beginning September 7th, Public Works will be systematically covering each street in Town to pick up remaining downed limbs.  Any debris which fell along streets and sidewalks will be picked up.  This process may take up to 2 weeks and all streets will be visited. If after September 21 your street has not been cleared, please call the Public Works Dispatch Office at 781-316-3301.

 

For tree or large limb removal from private property, contact a professional Tree service.  Residents who need to dispose of smaller branches are reminded to take advantage of the Town's bi-weekly curbside yard waste collection. For full details, please visit arlingtonma.gov/recycle.

 

Please note, the Town has run into delays addressing some downed trees on power lines and isolated power outages. The removal of these trees must be performed with assistance by NSTAR as power lines need to be deactivated. Due to public safety concerns at these locations, the Town is in constant contact with NSTAR to have this work performed. NSTAR reports the delay is due to higher priority safety concerns in other municipalities. The Town will continue to strongly advocate that NSTAR expedite this work.

 

The Town would like to thank the efforts of Arlington Emergency Management Agency volunteers who worked collaboratively with Arlington's Fire, Police, Health, and Public Works departments. The Town would also like to thank residents who prepared for the storm by securing loose items outside, removing old tree branches, and helping neighbors, among the many efforts to prepare for the storm.  These combined efforts helped minimize the storm's impact to us all and are greatly appreciated.