The Woburn Business Association
 Woburn Business Association  
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MISSION STATEMENT

To promote and protect the business interest of WBA members by working with our local government and the residential community to create an environment in which business can thrive.
 
To encourage the interaction of businesses in Woburn, as suppliers and customers, resulting in the further growth of our companies.
December
2013
  
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IN THIS ISSUE...
WBA Officers
Holiday Party
Economic Development Program
Our Resource Guide
2014 Calendars
Santander Bank Offer
Who Is This Fellow?
December's Holiday Party
Network Gatherings
Advertising Opportunities
 
  
   
27
years
promoting and speaking on behalf of businesses in the City of Woburn
  
  

WBA Officers

 

 President
Andrew Hackett

Vice President
 
Secretary
Scott Matheson
 
Treasurer
Nick Palky
  
 
Directors  
Mohammed Bezzat
John P.Casey
 Joseph F. Ciulla*
 Dennis A.Clarke
Michael D'Ampolo*
 Susan D.Hartmere*
Carol Hill
Neal Horan
James A.Major
Michael Martini*
Paul J. Meaney
David K. Moynihan
Lisa Ruocco
Alla Savitskaya
Dean Solomon
John Stanton*
Thomas Stirling
Joseph R. Tarby III*
Frank Vento
Michael White 
 
 
*Past Presidents



 



 

 
  

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  Message From Our
 Executive Director

As the holidays approach, I would like to extend my best wishes to you and your family. 

 

I would also like to remind members that I am always available to listen to your concerns. If you have any questions regarding your business, please do not hesitate to call me.  


Michael Meaney
  Executive Director 
    
 
Holiday Party 
  Our annual holiday gathering will take place on Tuesday, December 17th at the Crowne Plaza,
in Woburn from 5:30 to 7:30

As in previous years, we are collecting items for the colorful-ornaments.jpgCouncil of Social Concern's Food Pantry as they gear up to assemble food baskets for those in need.
  

Please bring non-perishable food items or a grocery gift certificate that evening.
  
Thank you in advance.
 
Economic Developement Incentive Program (EDIP)  

 

The State has designated Woburn as an Economic Target Area. The program is a tax incentive program designed to foster full-time job creation and stimulate business growth throughout the Commonwealth.

 

Participating companies may receive state and local tax incentives. 

 

Log onto the link below to find out more information. 


http://www.mass.gov/hed/business/incentive/edip 

 
Our Resource Guide

 

We are replacing the format of our Resource Guide this coming year.

 

The WBA has signed on with publishing company, Chamber Profiles, and when completed, the booklet will be mailed to every household in Woburn instead of just WBA businesses.

 

You will be contacted in the coming month regarding the wording of your company profile and whether you would like to take an ad.

 

Please make sure that your dues are paid in a timely fashion, as only paid members will be listed in the guide.

 

 
2014 Calendars Are Available   
  
New 2014 calendars are now available from the WBA. We have a pocket or booklet type.
  
If you would like a calendar, please call the office and we will mail one to you, or Michael will gladly drop it off.
 
November's Network Gathering.
 
   
 
November's Network Gathering was held recently at Waxy O'Connor's Restaurant on Montvale Avenue. Members and their guests enjoyed an evening of friendship and networking.
 
See below for a special offer from Santander Bank (formerly Sovereign Bank).

 

 

Dearest Friends of the WBA,

 

As we approach the end of the year, I want to you all to take a moment to think about all of the different experiences you have had and all the business ideas that have come with them.

 

Success exists when you take on the opportunities that are right in front of you.

 

My job as your banker is to help you turn those ideas into a successful reality right away!

 

Let us come to you or come in and visit me to learn more about how Santander can take you there!!!

 

I want to wish you all a wonderful holiday season!!!

 

 

Sincerely,

Hovanes John Gavlakian

Branch Manager II

 

2A Elm Street Woburn, MA 01801

NMLS ID: 1089047

Mail Code: MA1-CBO-0391

Tel: 781-721-1052

E: HGavlaki@santander.us

 


 
Do You Recognize This Fellow?
 
 
Paul, enjoying retirement for a few weeks in
Florida with his wife, Gale. Way to go, Paul!
 

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Consider Having a Network Gathering... 

 

If your company would like to consider having a Network Gathering, please call Michael at the office.

Our Gatherings are held once a month except July and August from 5:30 to 7:30 at various businesses within our organization. 
 
If your email changes...

 

Help us control our bounced list by calling the office if you change your email address.

 
Potential New Members

 

If you have business contacts that would be interested in joining our organization, please call
Michael at the office - 781-935-0345.
 
Advertising Opportunities Available
If your company would like to advertise in our WBA eNEWS, please call the office for details. Ads must be submitted in a Word doc. for verbiage, and jpegs for pictures and logos. The cut off date to advertise in our newsletter is two weeks before the end of the month.

 

 
We'd like to hear from you.
  
If the WBA can be of help to your business; or, if you would like to discuss any issues that are important to you, please call us at the office.
  
Woburn Business Association
10 Tower Office Park - Suite 416
Woburn, Massachusetts 01801

781-935-0345