Newsletter from Winchester Chamber of Commerce

The Winchester Chamber of Commerce Newsletter

Serving our Business Community

January 2012

Welcome to our New Members

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TDL Landscaping
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The Organized Wardrobe
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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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Business Expo at the Griffin Museum

A New Chamber Business
Networking Opportunity

February 7, 6:30 PM

FEATURING GUEST SPEAKER
Linda Sloane Kay
Executive Vice President, Century Bank
Linda Sloane Kay

Your chance to showcase your business to the Chamber membership and beyond. To reserve Expo space contact EXPO by January 26, 2012

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Wallpaper Dress

goes to London!

designer Mary Snow (l) and Beth Lock modeling the wallpaper dress

When local interior designer Mary Snow debuted her wallpaper dress at the Women Helping Women "Project Runway" event eight months ago, she was flattered by how well it was received by the Winchester community. Now, many more people will have the chance to appreciate Snow's work.

The dress will soon be traveling from its current home at the Boston Design Center to London textile company Zoffany's New York showroom before proceeding to its final home in London, where it will become part of Zoffany's private collection.

Congratulations Mary on this great success.

read more in the full article from The Star

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Santa came to Winchester Center

photo Diane Davis/Patch.com

Santa paid a welcome visit to Winchester Center arriving on the Town's red fire truck in grand style, much to the delight of the huge crowd

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Winton Club Cabaret

Performances

January 31 through February 4, 2012

get your tickets here

for the Winton Club Cabaret ~

It's About Time

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Winchester In Transition

a conference about community

Saturday, February 11, 2012
9 am - 3 pm
Winchester Town Hall

info at www.gettowit.org

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Climate Action Committee

Power Breakfast

Wednesday February 8

8:00AM to 9:00AM

This meeting for small businesses will provide information regarding energy efficiency measures that save money and improve your bottom line. NSTAR representative will explain Direct Install Plan for businesses with payments of up to 70% of the total cost of retro fitting lighting systems

rsvp & info at Chamber Info

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winchesterchamber.com

viewing traffic is growing rapidly

Advertise and get your logo and web link on the Chamber Website now at

info at ADSPACE

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Please Visit our

Chamber Website Sponsors

Fells True Value Hardware

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Chamber Office 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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Chamber members can list their events on the Chamber Website Bulletin Board for free. Send info to Bulletin Board

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Add your company's name to our growing gift certificate page on the web - it's free

gift certificates

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Is you business listed in the online Patch Directory?

Go to Winchester Patch

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Don't forget to bookmark us!

www.winchesterchamber.com

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The online directory link is here>>> 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 781.729.8870

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President's Message Judy Manzo

Hi Chamber folks,

Winchester Center was alive and well and beautifully decorated this holiday shopping season. Thank you to everyone who found their way into local stores to purchase their gifts.
Now it's a New Year...and the chance to make it the best ever!

That means YOU and:
Your personal relationships and well being; Your business activities and aspirations; Your part in strengthening our community.
Most of the year is still a "blank slate" so take time to make the most meaningful choices.

I wish you a happy and prosperous 2012!

Judy Manzo -

President Winchester Chamber Board of Directors

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You are invited to the
Winchester Chamber of Commerce

Holiday Party!
When: January 18th 5PM to 7PM

Where: The Computer Cafe 600 Main St., Winchester

Craig Rabe - Owner Computer Cafe
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Food Provided by: Rodeo Mexican Grille

Come celebrate another great year for Winchester

Business and network with your local business leaders.

Take a test drive of the soon to be released Windows 8

See what all the buzz is about with Android Tablets

Win Door Prizes provided by local businesses

rsvp if you plan to attend to: Holiday Party
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KidsFootstop voted among the
Best of New Retailers in Boston !!!

The Boston Sunday Globe Magazine
places KidsFootstop of Winchester

among the Best of the Best in Retail Service in Boston.
Congratulations to owner and Winchester Chamber member
Eric Keough on this great accomplishment.

Eric Keough - Kids Footstop more info

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Executive Director's message

Mark your calendars and put your

Chamber Membership to Work!!

2012 is going to be a great year to take advantage of your Chamber membership.
It is one of the most reasonable ways to market your business, meet new clients,
talk to other people who can help you grow your business and make new friends at the same time. Each month we will have an event to provide you with the opportunity to connect!

January 18 - Chamber Holiday Party -
at The Computer Cafe 5-7pm details above

Febuary 7 - Business Expo - at The Griffin Museum 6:30pm

Guest Speaker - Linda Sloane Kay
Executive Vice Pres. Century Bank

Look forward to seeing you there.

Cathy Alexander

Executive Director, Winchester Chamber of Commerce

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New Business Launch - The Organized Wardrobe

conquer your closet - define your style

Life is challenging, but we have to get dressed !

Whether you are an executive seeking a custom suit, a business person who wants to convey your success, a stay-at-home mom re-entering the workforce, or you're simply looking to refine your image, The Organized Wardrobe can help you unlock the secrets to great personal styling.

Doreen Dove, Founder and Chief Stylist, has over thirty years of retail experience and was recently trained and certified as a "Style for Hire" Stylist by fashion expert Stacy London.

The Organized Wardrobe offers a variety of services to help you revive your wardrobe and discover your style. Services include wardrobe consulting, closet edits, and shopping services. They also share style tips and advice in a weekly blog and monthly newsletter. In their online store they offer gift certificates, stylist's special finds, menswear, closet accessories, skin care and a weekly rotating selection of the top 10 fashion essential items.

For timelessly fashionable people, clothing choices revolve around classic silhouettes, quality fabrics and impeccable fit. The Organized Wardrobe can personalize those elements for you, and give you the skills to recognize what it means to "be the best you."

In celebration of their launch, they are offering
Winchester Chamber members $50 off any services over $300
through February 1st, 2012.

Doreen Dove

Contact Doreen Dove at 617-947-0573 or

Doreen@TheOrganizedWardrobe.com

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Hammond Real Estate accepting donations thru January 8th

Donate and Drop off coats for all ages
at Hammond Real Estate 552 Main Street 781-729-7000

Women Helping Women and The Winchester Chamber of Commerce are proud to announce the participation of the following designers in our 8^th Annual WHW Spring Event:

Project Runway 2012 - Who's Who in the Headlines

Linda Durant ~ Helen Fenerlis ~Mary Grassi

Kate Houllahan ~ Maddie Lord ~ Deborah O'Brien

Avis Somerville ~ Becky Tellefsen ~ Lori Walsh

Please mark your calendars for Thursday, April 5th, 2012 at the Burlington Marriott. Tickets will be on sale at the Winchester Chamber of Commerce Office starting on February 1, 2012

Sponsorship and Advertising opportunities are available in our Playbill. Details to follow shortly on the Winchester Chamber website: winchesterchamber.com

info@winchesterchamber.com
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Calendar of Events 2012

January 4 Chamber Board Meeting 7:45 -9:00 AM

All members welcome to attend
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January 12 Rotary Club / Chamber Meeting Noon

                                        All members welcome to attend    rsvp
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January 18 Chamber Holiday Party 5 - 7pm info above                            at The Computer Cafe 600 Main Street rsvp
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February 1 Chamber Board Meeting    7:45 -9:00 AM
   All members welcome to attend
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February 7 Business Expo - at The Griffin Museum 6:30 pm

Guest Speaker - Linda Sloane Kay Exec Vice Pres Century Bank
reserve expo space
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February 8    Climate Action Power Breakfast 8:00- 9:00am
                         Town Hall -Winchester Room - info left column
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February 11 Winchester In Transition 9:00am - 3:00pm April 5
   Winchester Town Hall - info left column
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April 5    Women Helping Women Gala Event -
                         Burlington Marriott
                         details above
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May 16 Citizen of the Year Gala Event - Burlington Marriott
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June 1 & 2 Town Day - Friday Night and All Day Saturday

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winchesterchamber.com 781.729.8870 newsletter editor GVD