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February 2013  

Newsletter

 
 
  
ChamberMaster, our new membership management software is now live on our website, www.arlcc.org. Please take a few minutes to update your information at www.chamberlogin.com. If you need your username and password, please email Jenn at info@arlcc.org.

Once you log in you can:
  • Update your business information. Last month there were 1000 hits on our business directory so make sure it is correct!
  • Add your business hours
  • Post a Hot Deal (coupon)
  • Post a Member to Member Discounts
  • Post an Event
  • Posting Hot Deals, Member to Member Discounts and Events is free until April 1st so be sure to try it out!
  
 

Upcoming Events

  
After Hours Event- Have A Heart
Tuesday, February 26, 2013, 5:30-7:30 PM
Cambridge Savings Bank- 626 Massachusetts Ave
Join us as we learn more about our non profit members.
All attendee fees will be donated to one of the participating non profits.



All attendees will be entered into a raffle for a fabulous basket which includes the following items!

Participating Non Profits
  1. Arlington Community Education
  2. Arlington Center for the Arts    
  3. Arlington Friends of the Drama 
  4. Arlington Food Pantry 
  5. Arlington Historical Society  
  6. Housing Corporation of Arlington  
  7. Arlington Seniors Association, Inc. 
  8. Arlington Youth Counseling Center 
  9. Center for Cancer Support & Education 
  10. The Children's Room 
  11. Cyrus Dallin Museum 
  12. Mystic River Watershed Association 
  13. Robbins Library   
  14. Sustainable Arlington 
  15. Visiting Nurses and Community Health 
  16. Young Adult Vocational Program 
  17. Zonta Club of Arlington   


  
After Hours Networking-Internet Security
 Wednesday, March 6, 5:30- 7:30 PM
Re/Max Leading Edge, 319 Massachusetts Ave
"Internet Security and Basic Surfing Best Practices"

presented by The Computer Cafe

Justin Heath and Alan Ruben of The Computer Cafe in Arlington will be covering some of the basic steps to make sure that your personal and business computer stays virus and problem free and how to avoid costly downtime and computer repairs.

 

 





Women's Networking & Breakfast- "What Do You Do?" with Andrew Winig
Thursday, March 14, 7:30-9:00 AM
Cambridge Savings Bank, 1300 Massachusetts Ave
Your next big client could be standing right next to you.

How will you answer "What do you do?"

In this dynamic and interactive presentation, you'll learn and practice answering the only three questions you'll ever be asked at any networking event



 
After Hours Networking Event- Membership Drive with Special Guest Steve Katsos
Tuesday, April 2, 5:30-7:00 PM
Join us for an evening of networking and laughs!  Non members are free. Members who bring a guest are free too! If your guest joins they will receive $50.00 off their membership. Self employed businesses can join for only $99.00!
Steve is offering 20 seats to his live show that evening at 8:00!(You must arrive by 7:45) Registered members should email Jenn by Monday, April 1st. First come first served! 
 
Register for all events at www.arlcc.org
Please note you may pay by Check or Cash 
Credit Card Option will be coming soon! 
 
 
    Save the Date!
Women's Networking & Breakfast & Networking
Thursday, April 11, 7:30- 9:00 AM
Cambridge Savings Bank, 1300 Massachusetts Ave
"Round Table Networking"
 
 Chamber Charitea
Sunday, April 28, 2:00-4:00 PM
Whittemore Robbins House
Join us for high tea and a fun hat contest!
Details to be posted soon!
  
 

 

 

The Chamber is creating a Chamber television program with Arlington Community Media TV.  We are looking for anyone who is interested in joining a volunteer production group learning how to create a regular program at a state of the art television studio, ACMI-TV.  You may even have a friend or family member who might be interested in joining the Chamber Production company!

 

Please email Jenn at info@arlcc.org if you would like to learn  more!

 

  
 

   New Members 

 

Arlington Chiropractic
Greg Bauer
42 Pleasant Street (RT 60), Arlington, 02476
Telephone: 781-648-4000 | 


Frames with A History
 Bill Phaneuf
 21 Mystic St, Arlington, 02474
  860 301 5907|
 
Saffron Solutions, Inc
Jason Parsons
1337 Massachusetts Ave
www.saffron.net 

 

  
  
 

Member Announcements 

 

     

 Saturday, March 2, from 4-7 pm

Frames With A History will be having a Grand Opening Party at the shop, 21 Mystic St. Arlington, MA. In cooperation with the Arlington Chamber of Commerce, there will be a ribbon cutting, raffle prizes, and light food and beverages.

Hope to see you there!

 

 

 

 The Arlington Center for the Arts is celebrating it's 25th Anniversary!
 Part of the celebration includes input from you - our community.  Please complete this  online survey by March 5th.

 

 

 

EcoFest 2013, Eco Footprints: Arlington People, Places, and Spaces will take place on Saturday, March 23 in the Arlington Town Hall from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

A variety of community organizations and town representatives will be on hand to speak with EcoFest visitors about programs, initiatives and creative efforts taking place throughout the community. Sustainable Arlington, an active community organization that works closely with the town to organize EcoFest, will be hosting a table at the event and, like last year, will hold a raffle to help raise money for the event. Sustainable Arlington received a variety of amazing items from area businesses last year for the raffle that generated substantial interest and support from EcoFest visitors. We are hoping to repeat last year's successful event. If you would be interested in donating items for the raffle or participating in other ways, please contact Colleen at cspindlerranta@gmail.com. Donors will be acknowledged at the event and we would greatly appreciate your donations and input.

 

 

Business Essentials for Entrepreneurs

Learn about cutting-edge media tools and business strategies to start and grow a small business at a series of information-packed programs running in Arlington in March, April and May. Co-sponsored by Arlington Chamber of Commerce, Arlington Entrepreneurs and Arlington Community Education, these affordable evening workshops and classes are led by experienced professionals and include:

  • Online Marketing Basics for Small Businesses;
  • Start a Small Business:
  • Exploring Possibilities and Avoiding Pitfalls;
  • Personal Branding and Professional Polish;
  • Pinterest for Business and more.

Workshops start at $25. All programs meet at Arlington High School, 869 Mass Ave. Space is limited and pre-registration is strongly recommended. For more information or to register online, visit www.ArlingtonCommunityEd.org. Or call 781 316-3568.

 

Click here to register  

 

You can post your business' events online at www.chamberlogin.com . Pending approval they will be added to the chamber's events page. 

 

  

    

 
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