ABA meeting at the Library:
Tuesday, August 7, 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

Note: There is no meeting in July.

Presentations/Speakers:

• David Teller of Ryan Insurance, Inc., will address small business insurance needs.

If any members are interested in giving a presentation at future ABA meetings, please contact the officers at officers@ashlandbusinessassociation.com.

Speed Networking Event
Using a  one-on-one format, you will have a few minutes to talk about your particular business with another business owner. This gives you an opportunity to network with everyone present at the meeting. Adam Sachs of John Hancock Financial Network, Inc. will be the facilitator for this activity.

ABA Scholarship Winner
The ABA awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Rachel Albert at its May meeting. The runners up, Sayyedeh Parastoo Vakili and Cori Finnegan, will each receive a $25 ABA gift certificate.

Welcome Baskets
We are continuing to deliver welcome baskets to new residents of Ashland. The baskets are being assembled as needed so it’s not too late for you to participate. If you want to contribute to the basket, please contact Kou Hang at 508-881-1130.

"Business After Hours"
The ABA will be sponsoring an Ice Cream Social for the August after hours. Come and enjoy some of your favorites!!

If you are interested in hosting an after hours event at the library or your place of business, please contact Dianna Hopper, 508-736-3724.

Rediscover Ashland 2007
The rain did not stop some vendors from setting up their booths. However, the ABA will purchase a booth at the American Legion’s Carnival on 6/27 - 7/1/07 and make it available to any vendor/business who had registered for Rediscover Ashland. Businesses will be assigned a time slot for use of the booth. Contact Bob DePeron at  VP@ashlandbusinessassociation.com to reserve your time slot.

By the way, the annual Firehouse Chili Contest co-sponsored by the ABA and Ashland Lion’s Club still went ahead and was quite successful despite the rain. Nello’s took home the top prize this year!

American Legion Events
The Carnival is coming to the new Ashland High School, June 27 through July 1 (5 days). They are expecting 5,000 to 6,000 visitors. Also, a Motorcycle Stunt Show will be held at the Middle School on August 11 (rain date August 12). Sign up for a booth -- $100 for each event or $150 if you sign up for both. Questions? Contact Bob Lindsey at 508-233-8944.

The First Annual ABA Golf Tournament
SAVE THE DATE!  The ABA will hold a golf tournament on Monday, October 15, 2007.