September 2006 Newsletter

ABA meeting at the Library
Tuesday, October 3, starting 7:00 p.m.
66 Front Street (downstairs, via side door)
All Ashland business owners, executives, and managers are invited

Speaker: JAMES FEUDO will speak on
"How can small shops compete against giant corporations?"

"Business After Hours" co-sponsors: Sunnyside Café, and Art by Herring Design Services -- at Sunnyside Café, 24 Front Street, starting 8:30 p.m.

Even more tips to help your business
This is the third month in a row that the ABA has provided panels or speakers with practical ideas to help your business or organization prosper. Don't miss hearing James Feudo on 10/3!

Presentations:
- Phil Mercer of Phil's Home Care will elaborate on all the great services he provides.
- Ginette Brown of Lia Sophia will tell us more about her new jewelry business.
- Linda & Dave Herring of Art by Herring Design Services will show how easy it is to organize your photos for a "Photo Movie" Holiday gift.

Thanks, Kou!
Many thanks to Kou Hang of Sovereign Bank for taking on the role of ABA Secretary. We do need another volunteer to be Co-Secretary with Kou. This primarily involves attending and taking notes at our meetings, and offering input. Join the Steering Committee and help shape the ABA!

Fall Welcome Baskets
Kou Hang has volunteered to chair this fall's Welcome Baskets program. Please see Kou at the meeting or call him at 508-881-1130 to be part of the planning team. The goal this year is to make it easier to welcome our newest neighbors to Ashland, and to educate them about our businesses.

Annual Potluck Dinner is Tuesday, Dec. 5
Volunteers are needed to plan and coordinate the ABA's potluck dinner, which will include a motivational speaker. Please see Bob DePeron or call him at 508-816-3312 if you can help out.

Treasure Hunt Grand Prize Winner
Congratulations to Ashland resident Caitlin Reddington, who won the Rediscover Ashland 2006 Grand Prize for the Treasure Hunt. The prize was awarded on Ashland Day at Stone Park.