The Winchester Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
  Serving our Business Community September 2011    

Welcome these new members to  the Chamber - click on their logo and visit their site

 

Carleton Willard

Carleton Willard AT HOME

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Fashion Vortex

 Fashion Vortex

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WInchester Historical 

Winchester Historical Society

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Greek Grille

 

 The Greek Grille

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Parent Coach 411

Parent Coaching Services

Liz Warrick

781-254-1682

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Rodeo Mexican

Rodeo Mexican Grille

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Marilyn R Capek, MD

Medical, Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatologist

955 Main St., Suite 308 Winchester MA 01890

781-729-3150   [email protected]

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Bruno Electric

8 Milano Drive

Saugus MA 01906

781-589-6090
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Another Yarn

600 Main Street

Winchester

617.331.2880 

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Please check membership database  at
Winchester Chamber

 

To add your website, corrections or additions please let us know at   Membership Updates

 

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Get your logo and web link on the Chamber Website now at

 

ADSPACE 

 

 

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Chamber Website Sponsors

 

True Value 

 

Fells True Value Hardware

 

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Puffer 

 

Shanahan 

PC QuickHelp

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The Chamber Office has now returned to regular hours

Monday-Friday  9am - 1pm

781.729.8870

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Deadline for

Chamber Newsletter submissions is 27th of each month

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President's Message

  

Having been a teacher in my "first life," I have always welcomed September as a time of "new beginnings" each year.

So I am inspired to take Judy Manzoaction after reading Rebel Bookseller:

Why Indie Businesses Represent Everything You Want to Fight For- From Free Speech to

Buying Local to Building Communities by Andrew Laties. In the Forward, longtime Vermont

bookseller, Edward Morrow says "in these interesting times, change is widely recognized as a

permanent condition, and new skill sets are required to successfully deal with the challenges

perpetually altering conditions...While the context of his advice is set in the world of books, much of it has more universal applicability, certainly for other independent retailers but also for other endeavors - how to approach any job or task, dealing with the systemic problems of large organizations or ingrained industry practices, etc. Beyond its practical, informational attributes, (this book) is good reading...in how nimble, small businesses can swim with the sharks."

Laties also says "it's unconventional for business people to publish trade secrets,...but my dad edits scientific journals: I learned as a child that good researchers share their findings."

I invite you Chamber Members to look at each other as colleagues rather than competitors, to collaborate and educate our community about your unique offerings, and to give each other your business whenever possible. As a very large group of business people, our collaborations
can have a substantial impact on both our businesses and the quality of life in Winchester and surrounding communities.

Try ONE new idea this month!

 

Judy Manzo president

                                                                                       

Executive Director's messageCathyPortrait

 

September is here and there is lot's going on in the business community.  We have several new shops opening, businesses changing hands, and we have already planned some information sessions for our members such as the one for health insurance. 

I would also like to begin HIGHLIGHTING your business so if you have some news to report, specials to advertise or services that you are offering-let us know. 

Hope to see you at the first board meeting on Wed. September 7 at 8:00am here at the chamber office.  Please let us know if you will be attending.  Come early to have a cup of coffee-7:45am. 

  

Cathy Alexander

Executive Director, Winchester Chamber of Commerce

Thank You

The Chamber would like to thank Sustainable Winchester for their excellent presentation last month at the Chamber Office.

The event was well attended and the information provided by Cool Winchester, the Solar Integrator - Alteris Renewables, and Next Step Living was much appreciated by all of us present.

 

And thanks to Diane Davies of the Winchester for providing us with many photographs from the Women Helping Women "Project Runway" Event. Thank you!

 

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Women Helping Women is proud to announce our fall networking event which will highlight local interior designers, colorists, organizers and many more!

Come join us on Wednesday, October 19th  at the Sanborn House to mix and mingle with other fabulous professionals from our town.

 

We will be revealing a true "home makeover" and tips on how to design and organize on a budget to keep your spaces spectacular! 

 

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 Members can now list their Bulletin Notices and Items on our new Bulletin Page at BULLETIN

 

send your notices to [email protected]  

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 The online directory link is on our website at Directory

 

If you need extra copies for your business or to distribute  

to your customers we have extras at the office.  

Call ahead and we'll have them ready for you 

 

BCalendar of Events  
 
Chamber Board Meeting Sept 7   7:45 -9:00 AM
                                       All members welcome to attend
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HEALTH INSURANCE MEETING for Chamber Members
Wednesday September 21, 2011    7:45 AM - 9:00 AM

Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Find the option that's right for you as a Chamber Member from a panel of local Health Insurers

At the Chamber Office

Breakfast will be provided by Deb's Cookies
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Saturday Oct 1   

Flea Market - Jenks Center Parking Lot

(October 2 - rain date) Registration info  

 

 Flea Market

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Chamber Board Meeting October 5   7:45 -9:00 AM

                                       All members welcome to attend 
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Saturday October 15
The Chamber will have a booth at the Farmer's Market - come visit us
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Wednesday, October 19th  Women Helping Women
Sanborn House Networking Event  6:30 PM
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Chamber Board Meeting November 2  7:45 -9:00 AM
                                       All members welcome to attend

 

Chamber Board Meeting December 7  7:45 -9:00 AM
                                       All members welcome to attend  

 

 

winchesterchamber.com 781.729.8870  newsletter editor Glen Doyle