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New Members
Jeremy Stock
J-S Photo
Scott Welch
SM Welch Remodeling
Doreen Chapman and Donna Finocchiaro
Wooden-it-be-Nice Furniture Consignment
Bill Anderson
Blackledge Country Club
Charles Daniels
Win-Win Financial Education
Donna Ulloa
Marlborough Arts Center
Pamela Frank-Hall
The Traveling Vineyard
Dvorah Lansky
Send Out Cards
Doreen Chapman
Barnum Financial
Chris Fletcher
Integrated Financial
Partners
Chris Sapia
New England Home
Denise Champagne
Usborne Books
Catherine Haugh
Sisters in Spirituality
Hillery Everett
Hot Stepz Dance
Academy
Lynn Traficanti
Marlborough Legal
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RHAM High School Auditorium
7:00 p.m. Tuesday
February 23, 2010
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Ballroom Dance
Lessons!
Put On Your Dancing Shoes
To Support The
RHAM Varsity Cheerleaders! |
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Where: RHAM High School Café
When: Thursday, February 11, 2010
Time: 7:00PM – 9:30PM
Cost: $25 per couple/ $12 individuals
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RESIDENT TROOPERS SPEAK TO
MBA MEMBERS AND COMMUNITY
January
27, 2010
It was a full house at Bodyworks Fitness Center
January 21st as over 55 attendees came to hear
Marlborough Resident Troopers Mark Packer and
Craig Fox discussed the break-ins that have been
occurring in town. Bodyworks Fitness Center
Owner Janice Flanagan hosted the evening
providing the venue and refreshments for all.
She is offering great classes and deals through
the month of January, including a ZumbaThon to
which she will donate all proceeds to Multiple
Sclerosis research.
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the full story |
FOR
MORE INFORMATION
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Marlborough Tavern Site |
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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Know a small business that needs help?
Do you know of a business owner who is interested in
doing business with the State of CT and needs to find a way to work through all
of the red tape? Or wants to export their products?
Seminars are held twice a year to help small businesses
that are interested in contracting with state government. Another seminar helps
companies export their products and services to foreign countries. Both are
sponsored by the Secretary of State’s Office.
Year-round, Connecticut offers free service for
businesses looking for information on assistance programs, licensing,
registration, recruiting, financing, incentives, real estate, manufacturing,
exporting, business counseling and more. Talk with specialists via a toll-free
number (1-800-392-2122) or via email
info@YouBelongInCT.com.
Click here for details |
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 2nd
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 2nd 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. |
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to add The Marlborough Business Association
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Member of the Month
November 2010
Korth Engineering |
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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.
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Town of Marlborough
Economic Development Commission
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Memorial Library

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