Tuesday, March 3 , at the Library
66 Front Street (downstairs, via side door)
Meetings are free of charge, and are open to all business owners,
executives, and managers

Early Networking 6:30 to 7 p.m.
with appetizers from Ichiban Steak House
 ABA meeting 7 p.m. - Election of Officers
Business After Hours starting 8:30 p.m.

Speaker - Tiffany A. Flanagan, Director of Business Development for Centinel Educational Services, will focus on
"Building Professional Alliances"

This workshop will highlight how to form professional relationships in the marketplace for value-added client services and market visibility. Topics include choosing professional alliances and establishing a business/marketing plan for alliance activities.

Presentation:
Bill Karp of Karp WoodWorks Corporation will tell us more about his business. 

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

Election of Officers
The election of officers will be held at our March meeting. If you are interested in being an officer or would like to nominate someone, please contact Dianna Hopper, chair of the Nominating Committee, at Dianna@ashlandbusinessassociation.com.

Member Listing in Local Paper
The ABA will be distributing a flyer in the May and October issues of Ashland Directions, listing its members by business category and telling how they support the community. Tell us the names of the charitable organizations your business supports so we can include them in the listing. Contact Judi Teller, Realtor, at juditeller@comcast.net.

Resources from the U.S. Small Business Administration
The SBA has many tips for helping small businesses. See the link for the regional home page: www.sba.gov/localresources/district/ma/index.html

Welcome Baskets
In the spring we will be delivering baskets to new homeowners in town. This is another great opportunity to get your information out to the community. Drop off your brochures, flyers, and promotional items to Kou Hang at Sovereign Bank. You can reach him at Secretary@AshlandBusinessAssociation.com.

Community  Events:
Business Seminar: The Friends of the Library will be hosting a number of seminars on business-related topics. If you would like to be a presenter or have any topic suggestions, contact John Ellsworth at 508-231-4566.

Ashland Day Committee is looking for additional volunteers to plan the 25^th Anniversary of Ashland Day, which will be on September 25, 2010. Meetings at Nick’s Pizza, 7 p.m. the first Monday of the month, began January 5. If you have ideas for the event or would like to join the committee, call Bill Gath at 508-989-0181.

Membership Spotlight
One of the many benefits of being an ABA member is the opportunity to get exposure for your business on the ABA spotlight program on our local cable channel – WACA-TV. There is no charge for this service. Don’t be camera-shy. Call Bob DePeron at 508-816-3312 to schedule an appointment. 

Business Cards at Sunnyside Cafe
The ABA has placed business card holders around town for its members to use free of charge -- another benefit of being an ABA member. Space is available in the rack at Sunnyside Café on a first-come, first-served basis.

Membership Committee
Dianna Hopper, chair of the Membership Committee, needs a few volunteers to help grow our member base and increase member participation. Contact her at Dianna@ashlandbusinessassociation.com.

New Members
Join us in welcoming Eugene Tarsky of Tarsky, Zanchi & Associates, Inc., and its affiliate
Bookkeeping & Office Solutions, LLC. Also please welcome John W. Zarrella, D.M.D.,
Practice of General Dentistry and Wellness

Quote
"The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing."
- Walt Disney