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August 2006 Newsletter

ABA meeting at the Library
Tuesday, Sept. 5, starting 7:00 p.m.
66 Front Street (downstairs, side door)
All Ashland business owners, executives, and managers are invited

Speaker: JOE HERNANDEZ will speak on "Getting Business by Referral"


Our upcoming meetings will be exciting and productive!
Last month's "Marketing on a Shoestring" panel discussion was very well received. Be sure to come to our meeting on 9/5 to pick up more tips that will help your business prosper!

There will be no "Business After Hours" this time, as school starts the next day and people may want to get home. Please consider sponsoring a "Business After Hours" this year to educate
ABA members about your business and to expand your networking sphere. Please call Bob DePeron at 508-816-3312 with questions or to schedule.

In October, James Feudo will speak on "Competing Against the Corporate Giants."

Last free Summer Concert
The last free Summer Concert of the season at Stone Park is Tuesday, August 29, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. As done at each of these concerts, a Treasure Hunt prize will be awarded. Set up a table for free to meet residents and give out your items; or just come and enjoy the music!

Ashland Day is Saturday, September 16, from 10-4, Stone Park

  • Volunteers are needed to staff the ABA table at A-Day. Please call Lisa at 508-881-3838 or see her at the meeting to sign up for one-hour increments. Besides helping out, you'll get free space at the table for your own promotional items and giveaways.
  • The Rediscover Ashland 2006 Grand Prize for the Treasure Hunt will be on display at the ABA table, and will be given out by drawing at 3 p.m.
  • Deadline for Treasure Hunt entries, delivered to 15 Alden Street, is NOON on Friday, 9/15.
  • The A-Day Auction will be at the VFW on Pleasant Street, SUNDAY, 9/17, starting at noon.

New ABA Secretary needed
Join the Steering Committee and help shape the ABA!

Let's help each other
Talent Bank forms are available. If you're looking for mentoring or can help mentor fellow ABA members, please fill one out and we'll help match you up.

The ABA welcomes a new member:
Adam Sachs of the John Hancock Financial Network. We also welcome Kou Hang, who has replaced Denise Conti at Sovereign Bank. Thank you, Denise, for all your good work!