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RHAM High School Auditorium
7:00 p.m. Tuesday
February 23, 2010

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COMMUNITY CAROL SING DRAWS A LARGE
CROWD OF HOLIDAY WELL WISHERS

It was cold outside, but warm inside the Marlborough Congregational Church, as over 60 attendees came to the Community Carol Sing on Sunday, December 6. The Marlborough Business Association (MBA) and the Marlborough Congregational Church co-hosted the event that included children's activities, carols and refreshments. Santa paid the audience a visit, listened to each child's request, and handed out candy canes. It was a wonderful photo opportunity for children and adults alike.
Another feature of the evening was two singing groups, called the MccMusic Program. This is a relatively new program to the church, and is a wonderful opportunity for children to learn the rudiments of singing and music. The highlight of the evening was the Congregational Church Puppet Troupe that performed several songs and skits with masterful puppetry. All enjoyed the show.
Thank you to the Marlborough Arts Center, and several members of the Marlborough Business Association who provided delicious refreshments for the crowd. Cookies, pumpkin bread and mini pastries were among the offerings, as well as hot cocoa and apple cider.
This evening was a wonderful opportunity to join together as a community and celebrate the holiday season. This was s a non-denominational event, and all are invited to participate next year the first Sunday of December. We look forward to seeing you!

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COME TO THE CABARET
Mary Jo Maichack Sings & Ralph Whittle Plays Piano

Marlborough Arts Center - December 11, 2009

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MBA SPONSORS FOURTH EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR

On Thursday, December 17, the MBA will host its fourth educational seminar of 2009.  Rachel Pianka of Salmon River Consulting will be our guest speaker and will focus on “Your Healthy Website, is your website working for you?”  Rachel will include a checklist for participants and demonstrate new and innovative ways to market your business easily and inexpensively through the web, and services such as LinkedIn, FaceBook and Twitter.  Salmon River Consulting and Marlborough Health Care Center will host the evening. 

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ANNUAL COMMUNITY CAROL SING

On Sunday, December 6 the Marlborough Business Association (MBA) and the Marlborough Congregational Church will once again host the Community Carol Sing at the Church. The evening will begin at 6:00 p.m. and feature refreshments courtesy of the MBA, a photo opportunity with Santa, the Puppet Troupe & MccMusic Program.

This evening is a wonderful opportunity to join together as a community and celebrate the holiday season. This is a non-denominational event, and all are invited to participate. Last year over 45 attendees came and enjoyed a puppet show by the Congregational Church Puppet Troupe, carols and cider and other refreshments including cookies, brownies, dips and chips. Santa always drops by to take pictures and to hand out candy canes.

For further information, or to bring a refreshment to share, please contact Jessica Olander at 860.978.2918.

WHAT'S RIGHT WITH THE WORLD

We would like to begin this season of celebration by sharing with you a special viewing of What's Right With the World. We hope you can join us for these short inspirational video showings.

Dec.2nd or Dec. 3rd
500 Winding Brook Blvd
Glastonbury, CT
RSVP (860) 652-4360 x221
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CELEBRATE LOCAL ARTISTS AT THE ARTIST'S OPEN HOUSE  

            On Thursday, December 3, Wooden-it-be-Nice Furniture Consignment, located at the Shoppes at Marlborough Country Barn, will host an Artists Open House showcasing four local artists.  Some of their work is already being featured at Wooden-it-be-Nice, and this evening will give the artists a chance to showcase new pieces.  There is no charge to attend this event, and refreshments will be served.  The event will be held from 5-7 p.m.

            Featured for the evening will be Diane Stone, an award winning artist, who has exhibited throughout the state.  Ms. Stone works mostly in pastel, but also enjoys ink and watercolor, acrylic and oils.  Lew Middleton, painting since he was a child, is a member of the Art Guild and works primarily in oils, painting landscapes and seascapes.  Sherry Pensak, a member of the Marlborough Arts Center Board of Directors, works in oils, pastel, watercolors, and acrylics.   Also featured will be Harry Kiernan, a photographer offering giclee prints of local landscapes and landmarks. 

Wooden-it-be-Nice is located at 45 North Main Street in Marlborough and is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10-5, Thursdays from 10-7 and Sundays from 11-4. 

RICHMOND LIBRARY HOSTS MBA MONTHLY MEETING

On Thursday, October 15 several MBA members, guests and new members attended the monthly meeting, focused on taking advantage of all the MBA has to offer.  MBA President Donna Finocchiaro of Organized East of the River, began the meeting by thanking Nancy Wood, Library Director, for hosting the group. Nancy updated the audience on upcoming projects and happenings at the Library. The library is cutting costs by now emailing late notices, and the library just received a STEEP grant of $250,000 to complete a 2^nd floor project.  The RML Friends Committee is also getting ready for their 25 Days of Holiday Cheer a Silent Auction which takes place from November 9 through December 9.  This is a great opportunity to donate items or services, with over 1,000 people coming through the doors to view items.  Donations are being accepted from now until November 2, please contact Nancy Wood at nwood@richmondlibrary.info for further information, and if you are interested in donating.

Donna highlighted the activities and accomplishments of the MBA, noting that its Board is very active, and its members are supportive.  The group continues to meet on a monthly basis, providing members the opportunity to network and discuss issues affecting local businesses.  This year, a four part educational series was introduced, focusing on “Your Healthy Business.”  Topics included a legal checkup, legislative issues, and insurance needs, with the fourth seminar in December focusing on making your website work for you, alternative marketing options.  The MBA has maintained an open line of communication with the boards in town, especially the Economic Development Committee and continues to have a strong voice.   The MBA hosted the 2^nd Annual Marlborough Day, a community wide event which was a great success, as well as the Community Carol Sing, collecting items for the Food Bank, and various other events that the MBA feels strongly about to give back to the community.

Donna reminded everyone to take advantage of utilizing the MBA website for business announcements and ads.  She then opened up the meeting to all in attendance and asked people to give their reasons for joining, continuing their membership, and getting others involved.  From comments of “increased connections”, “people here are passionate and real”, “easy to feel like you belong, comfortable”, “able to talk to peers to get advice”,  “great resources”, “high trust factor”, “small intimate networking”, “website was beneficial”, “you are a more informed business owner because of the connections the MBA has with the town”, everyone in attendance had something to add to this interactive discussion. 

The next meeting will be the MBA Annual Meeting taking place in November.  More details will be emailed to all members.

Richmond Library participating in
Shaw's Rewards Program

Richmond Library is proud to announce they have joined the Shaw's Community Rewards program. When you shop at any Shaw's on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday and use your registered Shaw's Rewards Card, Richmond Library will get 1% of each eligible purchase you make. First you must register Richmond Library as your designated non-profit organization. To do this go to the website www.richmondlibrary.info and click on the Shaw's link there.

The community rewards id number is 49001023715. Best of all, you can select up to four participating non-profit organizations to support. So please register today, because even if you run in to buy a quart of milk, you'll be helping your local library and others too.

MARLBOROUGH DAY 2009 PHOTO ALBUM

Click here to view the Marlborough Day Photo Album. Take a look to see the great activities and to review your visit with our member businesses. Look for another great day coming in 2010!

Photography courtesy of J-S Photo.

Member of the Month
November 2010
Korth Engineering

On any given day you can find Brad Korth knee deep in water, studying the landscape and surveying the damage. And then, he uses his knowledge of septic and water systems, and winds up saving the homeowners thousands of dollars.

Or you may find him sharing his knowledge as an adjunct faculty professor at Post University in Waterbury, enjoying the time he spends with his students.

Or he is speaking to a group about hazardous chemicals in the home and workplace environments, saving them from potential dangers.
Whatever he is doing, Brad Korth thinks outside the box and that has gained him the respect and referrals of many clients and peers.

Brad earned his Bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering from the University of Kansas in 1982. He worked in the oil industry for several years, and then for Pratt and Whitney where he worked in environmental compliance. Brad holds Masters Degrees in both environmental engineering and business/environmental management.

In addition to designing septic systems, Brad spends half of his time making sure customers and clients are aware and compliant with hazardous waste regulations. He enjoys his work, and still finds time to be an active member of the Marlborough Business Association.

For more information, or to contact Brad, please call 860.989.2800 or visit him online at www.kortheng.com.

Friends of the MBA

Marlborough Arts Center
 

Glastonbury
Chamber of
Commerce

Hartford Metro Alliance

Town of Marlborough

Economic Development Commission
Marlborough EDC

Richmond Memorial Library

SCORE - The Hartford Chapter