Thank you to our newsletter sponsor, Northern Bank & Trust Company!
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
Evolved Mechanical
650 Broadway, Malden 


Melrose Education Foundation

P.O. Box 760891, Melrose

info@melroseedfoundation.org


Melrose Energy Commission

264 1st St, Melrose, MA

MelroseEnergyChallenge@gmail.com
 


Sweet Spot Bakery

163D West Emerson Street, Melrose

cake@sweetspotmelrose.com




The Residence at Melrose Station

158 Essex Street, Melrose

mreid@residencemelrosestation.com
A Victorian Fair Thank You!

Victorian Fair
The Melrose Chamber of Commerce and Signature Sponsor LCM PLUS thanks all of our sponsors, volunteers, raffle donors, board members, vendors, artists, entertainers and fair goers for another memorable event!


The 36th Annual Victorian Fair was a wonderful celebration of our city of Melrose. The Chamber gratefully acknowledges the continued support of Mayor Dolan and his staff; the Melrose Police and Fire Departments; and the Department of Public Works. 


The Chamber also thanks our dedicated volunteers who helped to plan and execute the Fair; the Center Stage entertainers; the 15 artists of Artisans' Marketplace; and the nearly 200 businesses and organizations that participated with a booth on Main Street!
 
Thank you to these Chamber member businesses 
who generously donated prizes to the Big Ticket Raffle: 


Melrose Oriental Rug; Perella Jewelers; Melrose Family YMCA; Gray's Appliances; Rockland Trust; Montvale Tire; Miter Biter Frame Company; Justine Sterling Design and Sherwin Williams; Edward Jones and Spectra Networks; Beacon Hill Wine & Gourmet, Giacomo's, LaQchara, Stearns and Hill's Bistro, Turner's Seafood Grill and Market, Wood & Fire; Wakefield Co-operative Bank; Bruegger's Bagels + Jamba Juice Melrose; Bodyography Wellness Center; Marty's Furniture; Joy Healthy Life/Melrose Boot Camp; and Mayor Robert Dolan.
 
 
Thank you to our 2016 Fair Sponsors!
Upcoming Chamber Events

Multichamber Women in Business Series Event - SOLD OUT!
When: TONIGHT! Thursday, September 22, 5:30PM-7:30PM
Where: Stearns & Hill's Bistro, Melrose
Info: Melrose Chamber of Commerce members and the Reading-North Reading, Stoneham and Wakefield-Lynnfield Chamber members will gather for another fabulous Women in Business Networking Event: "Ignite Your Energy and Avoid Burnout". The WIB series is made possible with support from Eastern Bank. Thank you to Chamber member, Meduvi, for sponsoring this particular event! This event is SOLD OUT and we can not take walk-ins.


Wynn Boston Harbor Multichamber Information Session
When: Tuesday, September 27, 8:30AM-9:00AM (check-in, networking); 9:00AM-9:30AM Presentations by Wynn Boston Harbor and Q&A
Where: Irish American Club, 177 West Street, Malden
Info: John Tocco of Wynn will conduct a presentation on opportunities for members and construction updates followed by a Q&A. We expect between 200-300 people to attend from across several chambers. A continental breakfast will be provided. Free for chamber members but registration is required. Register here.


Educational Seminar and Networking Breakfast: Cybersecurity for Businesses

When: Wednesday, October 5, 7:30AM-9:00AM
Where: The Sheraton Wakefield, One Audubon Circle, Wakefield (adjacent to Lynnfield Marketplace)

Info: Join Melrose chamber members, and members of the Stoneham, Reading-North Reading and Wakefield-Lynnfield chambers for this educational seminar and networking breakfast. Free for Chamber members, $10 for nonmembers, but registration is required. Register here and view additional details about the topic and guest speaker.


October After Hours with the Melrose Family YMCA
When: Thursday, October 13, 5:30PM-7:30PM
Where: Melrose Family YMCA
Info: Save the date for our October After Hours hosted by Chamber member, the Melrose Family YMCA. Register to attend here.


Multichamber Seminar: Ritz-Carlton's "Memorable Customer Service"
When: Thursday, October 20; 7:30AM Check in andTraining from 8:00AM-10:00AM
Where: Crowne Plaza, 15 Middlesex Canal Park Dr, Woburn, (next to Showcase Cinemas)
Info: This is a rare opportunity to attend Ritz-Carlton's "Memorable Customer Service" training workshop - a world-class customer service training for your organization - through this unique multi-chamber workshop. The Ritz-Carlton Team are flying in to present this training to Chambers, which normally costs $5,000 per company. As a chamber member you, or members your sales team and customer service employees can attend for $70/person ($90/person for nonmembers). View complete details and register here.
Keeping Up With the Members
Anytime Fitness is having an Open House and One Day sale on Tuesday, September 27th 
featuring free fitness consultations and individualized "Get Started" 30-day workout plans for every member who joins for $1 on this date. During the consultation, new members answer some simple questions to help determine the most appropriate workout plan. Then, they check in with club staff after 7, 14, 30 and 45 days, adjusting their workout plans as needed. Stop by their 462 Main Street location in Melrose on September 27th or email the staff with any questions!


Ciulla's Kitchen Design has a new home at 202 Green Street! Join the Chamber for a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, October 6th at 3:00pm, followed by refreshments and an open house. All chamber members are welcome!


Eastern Bank can help you secure Small Business Loans up to $100,000 funded in just minutes. Visit the Melrose branch at 441 Main Street to learn more or read an article from the Wall Street Journal here.



Edward Jones was recognized as one of the Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place to Work® and Fortune magazineThe financial services firm ranked No. 7 in the country, moving up 24 spots from last year. Visit the Melrose office to chat with Financial Advisor Chris Cinella at 502 Main Street. View the full press release here.


Madison Ave of Melrose recently expanded their store at 523 Main Street in Melrose! Stop by to check out their larger space while you browse for Fall wardrobe essentials, accessories and more.


Melrose Alliance Against Violence (MAAV) 21st Annual Walk & Candlelight Vigil will be held October 16Last year 53 teams participated and MAAV hopes to exceed that number this year. Contact MAAV for more information or to register your team! View an event flyer for details.


The New England CEO Network invites you to their Fall Open Meeting, Tuesday, October 18, 10:30AM - 3:00PM. As a peer CEO group, we meet monthly to discuss issues that are important to us and how we run our businesses. Join us as a guest at our October open meeting, and find out if our group is a fit for you. Learn more and register here.


Roman Music Therapy is celebrating 10 Years of music making and will bring the entire music making community together on Saturday, October 1st. View the invitation and event details  as well as register online to reserve your spot here.
 
Whole Foods Market Melrose is now offering grocery delivery. Visit delivery.wfm.com and receive free delivery off your first order of $10 or more!



The YMCA of Metro North's annual Cocktails for a Cause is coming up on September 29th! Learn more about this great event and get your tickets here.
Around Melrose
AARP Massachusetts will host "An Evening with Frank Abagnale" on Tuesday, November 15 at 7:00PM.
  • Frank Abagnale, a security consultant and an authority on cybersecurity, will share fraud-prevention tips at this free event.  Abagnale's exploits as a young con man were dramatized in the hit movie "Catch Me if You Can." 
  • The event will be held at Memorial Hall, 590 Main Street in Melrose.
  • Doors open at 6:00PM, with an information and resource fair preceding the talk by Frank Abagnale. RSVP by calling 877-926-8300 or going online to aarp.cvent.com/nov15melrose
  • View a flyer with all of the event details here.
The Residence at Melrose Station - Sales Office Open & Taking Deposits!
  • Complete information is now available for The Residence at Melrose Station.
  • We can help you simplify your life and create your best future plan, all in beautiful Melrose. 
  • Deposits are now being taken for our new community of rental studio, one and two bedroom private homes with beautiful amenities and hotel-style services included.
  • Larger apartments are still available to rent at no additional cost.
  • Contact Maria Salamanca Reid, Senior Director of Sales & Marketing to learn more: 781-620-8990 or mreid@residencemelrosestation.com.
Melrose Chamber of Commerce
781-665-3033

info@melrosechamber.org

http://www.melrosechamber.org



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