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Greetings!
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Thank you for the warm welcome to the Chamber. I appreciate your patience and support as I settle into my new position as manager. These first few weeks have been busy, attending networking events, getting new members signed up and helping with the new Local Business Guide. One of my goals is to have the Chamber use social media marketing to promote our members. The Chamber now has a Facebook page, so please be sure to have your business "like" us so you can see what's happening at the Chamber. We are also in the process of renovating our website, which will debut this fall with the Local Business Guide becoming our online business directory. As manager, I am here to promote connections between Chamber members and the community. If you have any ideas or suggestions, I would love to hear them. My office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 11am -1pm. I am located on the second floor of Jefferson Cutterson House, above the Cyrus Dallin Museum, so feel free to stop by. Best, Jenn Tripp Manager, Arlington Chamber of Commerce T: 781.643.4600
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Networking Events
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The first Women's Networking Breakfast was held at flora, on May 15, with over 28 people attending. It was wonderful way to start the day. Everyone enjoyed the delicious breakfast buffet, while meeting with other local business women. The next Women's Networking Breakfast will be on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at flora. Dr. Gary Genard of Public Speaking International (located on Massachusetts Avenue in Arlington) will be presenting his Speak to Be Heard! workshop at this meeting.
Click here to get more information and to register.
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Adam W. Chapdelaine, Cathy Zolner, Sean Garballey, & Kathleen Darcy.
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Thanks to our "Ask The Experts" Networking Breakfast guests
Arlington Town Manager, Adam W. Chadelaine, and
State Representative Sean Garballey for coming to speak to our members about the issues that affect today's businesses. The event was held on May 17 at the Robbins Library Community Room.
 After Hours Networking Event
June 27, 2012 5-7 PM Please join us as we kick off the summer with a BBQ at one of Arlington's hidden jewels, The Homewood Suites by Hilton, One Massachuetts Ave, on Wednesday, June 27th, 5-7 PM. Enjoy freshly grilled hamburgers and hotdogs, with accompanying sides, as you mingle with old and new Chamber friends.A cash bar and complimentary soda and water will be available.Bring plenty of business cards to exchange at our last networking event before the fall. Take advantage of this opportunity to see what a great option an extended stay hotel can offer you or a business associate. Please note that this event is rain or shine and will be held indoors in the event of inclement weather.
Looking for a way to showcase your business? Why not sponsor/host a networking event? Email Jenn at info@arlcc.org |
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Chamber Member
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The Rotary Club of Arlington would like to announce its 35th Annual Paul Harris Fellow Award Banquet and Community Person of the Year Recognition to be held at the Sons of Italy Hall in Arlington on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 6:00 PM. There will be a cocktail hour from 6-7 with dinner at 7:00 and the program immediately following. The Rotary Club will present the Paul Harris Fellow to Maryellen Remmert-Loud, immediate Past-President of Arlington Rotary and retired Robbins Library Director; Nora Mann, Office of the Attorney General and Penny Wigglesworth, Teddy Bear Co. Inc. Community Persons of the Year Awards will be given to Warren Johnson, Arlington Food Pantry and Lori Talanian, Arlington Board of Youth Services. Let us help you get the word out! Send event and/or announcement information to info@arlcc.org
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| Chamber Connections In Action! | 
The Young Adult Vocational Program has been a member of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce for the past eight years. Through our attendance at events, Chamber Members became aware of the desire of our young adults to work. Through creating partnerships we began matching the interests, skills and career goals of young adults to the needs of the Chamber and local businesses. Here are a few of the ways we have partnered with the Chamber and their members:
- A YAVP young adult helped meet and greet Chamber members at events and we recently collaborated with Chamber Board member Cathy Zolner of Norish to Flourish to set up and break down tables for the Chamber's 3/24 Constant Contact event at the Arlington Town Hall.
- Partnering with Watertown Savings Bank, Senior Vice President Randall Buck has hired our young adults to water the Arlington Square Planters.
- Removal of debris from Big Foot Moving Co. property on an on-going basis, Mike has since hired a young adult to work part time with his team.
- Internship experience on site with owner Craig Rabe of the Computer Café and with Robbins Library.
- Gemma Ristorante hired a young adult from YAVP to work in their kitchen.
If you have any work project that we may be able to assist, please contact me at rthomas@eliotchs.org or catch up with me at a future Chamber event. We appreciate the role of the Chamber in helping us make these important connections to the Arlington Business Community. See you all soon.
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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. SCORE is currently focusing its resources on the Boston office and has suspended having counselors come to the Arlington Chamber's office. Members can schedule an appointment at the Boston office by calling 617-565-5591.
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2012 SCORE Awards
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Thursday, August 16, 2012 - New Orleans, LA
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Recognizing Success - Make Your SCORE Awards Nominations!
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The SCORE Awards is an annual event celebrating the outstanding achievements of America's small businesses, recognizing those persons and companies that have demonstrated unique vision and innovation in support of America's economy and small business community.
Submit a nomination now for the 2012 SCORE Awards! Nominations must be submitted electronically and may be submitted by any SCORE volunteer, any small business owner who has used SCORE services, or any supporter of The SCORE Foundation.
For more information, visit THE 2012 SCORE Awards
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Town Government News
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Special Town Election July 19, 2PM - 8PM
The polls will be open from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The Board of Selectmen have called a Special Town Election in accordance with M.G.L., Chapter 43A, Section 10, whereas a petition was submitted and signatures certified to reverse the Town Meeting Vote under Article 25 (leaf blowers). The text of the ballot question: "Shall the town vote to approve the action of the representative town meeting whereby it was voted to amend the Town Bylaws to prohibit the use of gas-powered leaf blowers on private property between May 15th and October 15th by a vote of 95 in the affirmative to 85 in the negative." The last day to register for this election is Thursday, June 28th. The Clerk's office will be open from 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. on June 28th. Additional election information, including polling locations, can be found at arlingtonma.gov/election. Arlington to Offer 24/7 Medication Disposal Drop Box June 15 Arlington residents looking to rid their medicine cabinets of unused, unwanted or expired medications will now have an ongoing disposal option at the Arlington Police Station. On June 15th the Arlington Police Department (APD), in collaboration with the Arlington Youth Health and Safety Coalition (AYHSC), will officially launch the new medication disposal drop box at the Community Safety Building, 112 Mystic Street, Arlington. Residents wishing to dispose of prescription and/or over-the-counter medications will be able to access the secure collection box, 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, in the front lobby of the Police Station. Please note, no sharps or needles will be accepted. Read the full release at arlingtonma.gov. Spy Pond Pathway Construction June 8 Arlington Recreation, through its contractor Heimlich Construction, will be working on the re-grading of the Spy Pond Pathway this Friday, June 8th. Access to the path may be restricted at points. The work is scheduled to be completed in one day. Reminder Soap Box Derby June 10, Eastern Ave. Closed The Arlington Soap Box Derby on Eastern Ave. will take place this Sunday, June 10th between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m During this time, Eastern Ave. will be closed and no parking will be allowed. For more information on the derby and any future updates, please visit www.arlingtonsoapbox.com 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
Town Meeting begins soon. See how your business and our community will be affected! More info HERE |
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Local Business Guide
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The Arlington Local Business Guide will be ready in early September. This glossy, full color booklet will mailed to every Arlington residence. All current Chamber members will be listed in the Chamber Member Directory. Please ensure that the information we have for your business is correct by going to ArlingtonChamberProfiles.com and clicking on your business name. .An online version of the guide will replace our business directory on the chamber website and will include links to the websites of Chamber members.. Please note that only current members will be included in the guide. If you are not sure if your dues are up to date, please call the office at 781-643-4600 or send an email to Jenn at info@arlcc.org
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