ABA meeting at the Library:
Tuesday, September 4, starting at 7:00 p.m.
66 Front Street (downstairs, via side door)
Meetings are free of charge, and are open to all business owners, executives, and managers

Presentations/Speakers:

• David Teller of Ryan Insurance, Inc., will address small business insurance needs.
• Matthew Phaneuf of Biosurfaces will speak about a local discount card for ABA members.
• Mike Corkery of Custom Software Solutions, Inc., and Dianna Hopper of Di’s Little Friends Playcare will do a joint presentation.

"Business After Hours"
Mike Corkery of Custom Software Solutions, Inc., and Dianna Hopper of Di’s Little Friends Playcare will host the "business after hours" in September. It will be held at the library immediately following the meeting. Anyone interested in hosting a “business after hours” at the library or your place of business, please call Dianna Hopper at 508-736-3724.

Ashland Day
Ashland Day is coming up September 15, 2007, and is from 10 to 4. We are still in need of volunteers for the ABA booth. As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to display brochures, merchandise, etc., from your particular business. If you are interested, please contact Bob DePeron at 508-816-3312.

Residential Welcome Baskets
The ABA continues to deliver welcome baskets to new residents in town. If you would like to contribute to these baskets, please contact Kou Hang at 508-881-1130.

The Condominium Communities of Ashland
The Condominium Association in Ashland is hosting a BBQ for all its members on September 9, 2007 (rain date September 16, 2007). They are offering business owners the opportunity to sponsor specific event expenses, advertise, or donate to the raffle. For more information, please contact Alan Bovarnick at 508-561-6488 no later than Thursday, September 6.

The First Annual ABA Golf Tournament
The ABA will hold a golf tournament starting 10 a.m. on Monday, October 15, 2007. The tournament will be held at Hopkinton Country Club (204 Saddle Hill Road, Hopkinton, MA). There will be prizes and awards. Please visit our website www.ashlandbusinessassociation.com for more details. Any business owner interested in sponsoring a hole or donating items to the raffle can contact Bob DePeron at 508-816-3312 or David Teller at 508-380-0555.

Speed Networking Event from June meeting
Thank you to all ABA members that attended the Speed Networking. The event provided a great opportunity to promote your particular business to a small group of people. The event was well received by all the members that were present. As a result, the ABA will schedule another event. Stay tuned!