Tuesday, January 5 , 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.
Refreshments provided by 126 Self Storage
ABA meeting 7 p.m.
** SPEED NETWORKING **
RSVP by January 1 -- and you could win the door prize!
Send an email to aba_connect@ababusinessdirectory.com
Speed Networking
SPEED NETWORKING is back by popular demand. Adam Sachs of Centinel Financial Group will be the facilitator. You will rotate through several tables and will have 90 seconds or less to:
- State your name and company
- Tell what you do and for how long
- Describe the clients you work with
- Give a profile of your ideal client
- Share the methods you use to get your clients
- CLOSE with TWO OBSCURE FACTS about yourself that will help others to remember you and your business!
Don’t miss this exciting POWER-NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY!
Presentation
Mike Albert of Contemporary Closets
If any members are interested in giving a presentation at future ABA meetings, please contact the officers at officers@ashlandbusinessassociation.com
2010 ABA Street Map
The ABA street map is another great opportunity for publicizing your business! The 2008 maps were well received and have all been distributed. Once again, these Ashland street maps will be inserted in Ashland Directions and given out at banks and other locations around town. John Ellsworth is moving forward with ad sales and will distribute the 2010 maps. Linda and Dave Herring can provide help designing your ad. Call John at 508-881-3404 to place your ad.
Links to helpful ideas from past ABA meetings
We're starting a new feature on the ABA website. If you need a copy of an important handout, check the "Events/programs" page, where it may be available for download. On October 7, Stephen Melanson of Melanson Consulting gave a great 40-minute talk on "The Importance of Verbal Branding." Download the handout in PDF format.
Community Events:
Ashland Day Committee is always looking for additional
volunteers to plan the 25th Anniversary of Ashland Day, which will be on September 25, 2010. Meetings
are at Nick’s Pizza, 7 p.m. the first Monday of the month.
If you have ideas for the event or would like to join the committee, call Bill Gath at 508-989-0181.
Membership Spotlight
Each month an ABA business is featured in the "Spotlight on Business" in Ashland Directions and in the Ashland TAB. However, it is on a first come, first served basis. For more information contact vp@ashlandbusinessassociation.com. It’s a free benefit of being a member.
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 Bradley J. Dinerman of Fieldbrook Solutions LLC, an IT, MIS, and information security consulting company that provides best-of-breed solutions for your organization's technical infrastructure. We also welcome Robert Smith of Café Mod, a full service coffee shop located at 382 Union Street (Rte. 135) in the CVS Plaza.
Quote
"By recording your dreams and goals on paper, you set in motion the process of becoming the person you most want to be. Put your future in good hands -- your own."
- Mark Victor Hansen
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