THE CBA ANNUAL MEETING UPDATE - HOW THE CITY OF BOSTON'S DEPARTMENT OF NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT CAN HELP YOUR BUSINESS. |
 This year's Annual Meeting's featured speaker was Andre Porter, Deputy Director of the Office of Neighborhood Development within the Department of Neighborhood Development (DND) for the City of Boston.
(Pictured Above left to Right: Charlestown Business Climate Committee Members Diane Grant, Lynne Levesque, Guest Speaker Andre Porter and CBCC member George Morton)
Andre came to talk to over 35 CBA Members at the Residence Inn Marriott on January 24th, 2007. He gave an overview of many services the city provides to help local businesses, which, in turn helps to revitalize a business area like Charlestown.
 Many examples where these types of programs have been successful were cited; including other areas of Boston, such as the North End and West Roxbury.
(Pictured Left to Right: Les Warren, Bunker Hill Community College and Craig Murphy, Cambridge Reprographics)
 Some of the services in which the City could assist Charlestown Businesses include: grants and loans to overhaul storefronts, graphic design and signage services, logo and business design services, helping with finances and bookkeeping and small business loans that are too small for banks to be interested in.
 To find out more about how the City of Boston, Department of Neighborhood Development can help your business, please contact Andre and the Department of Neighborhood Services. 617-635-0615 or aporter.dnd@cityofbos.gov.
(Left to Right: George Morton, CBCC Member, and Jack Kelly, Charlestown Liaison to City Hall)
The Charlestown Business Climate Committee is currently working with the DND to conduct surveys of how they can help revitalize the business community in Charlestown. We encourage businesses to fill out the survey and become involved. So far the survey has only had 20 respondents, of the 800 businesses in Charlestown.
 Using the data collected from these surveys, the Committee will then develop an action plan for 2007.
(Pictured our Marriott Hosts Melanie Pappas and Anthony Moreschi)
Anyone interested in participating in the Committee should get in touch with Committee Chair Lynne Levesque.
To complete the short survey online, click on:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=465033231356
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CHARLESTOWN BUSINESS CLIMATE SURVEY/CBA/CNC/'S CHARLESTOWN BUSINESS CLIMATE COMMITTEE - WE NEED YOUR INPUT |
To complete the short survey online, click on:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=465033231356
Dear Charlestown Business Owner:
Mayor Thomas M. Menino is asking for your assistance as he prepares to expand and
improve City services for Boston-based businesses, with the launch of Boston Business
Solutions – a new, one-stop office to support and advocate for Boston-based businesses.
BBS will bring together the financing, site location, and workforce development
resources currently available through various City agencies.
In addition to the Mayor’s efforts, the Charlestown Business Association, in cooperation
with the Charlestown Neighborhood Council, has established the Charlestown Business
Climate Committee (“CBCC”) to work with the City of Boston to attract, retain, and help
grow Charlestown businesses. This attached business survey is thus designed to help the
CBCC obtain a demographic picture of the Charlestown business community and a better
understanding of its needs and challenges. The information from the survey will be used
in conjunction with a survey of residents to define an action plan to address gaps and
opportunities and thus build a more vibrant business community in Charlestown.
Your help is needed to make sure that the expanded offerings and information requested
reflect the challenges and opportunities Charlestown businesses face today.
Thank you for your anticipated cooperation in this important effort.
To complete the short survey online, click on:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=163983025113
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CBA NETWORKING SOCIAL - "A Taste of Copia", Tuesday March 27th, at 530 pm |
Our next CBA Event, is a networking social at the new Copia Restaurant at 100 City Square on Tuesday March 27th at 5:30 PM.
This event offers a menu of appetizers and desserts to CBA members for $25. This price includes Tuna Tartare,
Zucchini and Mint Fritters, Rosemary Rubbed Pork Ribs, Wild Mushroom Toast Points, and a selection of Copia Desserts.
This is sure to be a great event! Try out the great menu at Copia and network with other CBA members in a social atmosphere.
To sign up for this event in advance email us at info@charlestownbusiness.com or register and pay by clicking this button
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2007 Directory to be mailed out in April 2007! |
This year the CBA is publishing it's own Business Directory. In previous years the directory was published in the Charlestown Neighborhood Guide.
Please make sure that your information is up to date on the Web site, and if it's not let us know as soon as possible!
Your dues must be paid in full to be included in the Directory. The CBA has recently added the ability to pay your dues online to make this more convenient for members. To do so, please click here http://www.charlestownbusiness.com/join.html to update any of your listing information, and to pay online.
The Directory is being produced by the CBA Board, with Lysa Miller, Editor and Diane Grant, Designer.
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CBA DUES HAVE BEEN MAILED OUT FOR 2007 CAN ALSO BE PAID ONLINE! |
The 2007 Dues have been mailed out! Please return your dues and your membership directory update to the CBA so YOU can be included on the Web site Directory and our printed Directory to be published in April 2007. If we don't receive your dues by March we will not be able to include your listing in the directory, so PLEASE return on a timely basis.
We hope you are enjoying your membership benefits, such as our Web site, Web site Updates, Online Email Monthly Newsletter, Free and Paid Meetings, Web site promotion of your events and much more!
The CBA has recently added the ability to pay your dues online. To do so, please click here http://www.charlestownbusiness.com/join.html to update any of your listing information, and to pay online.
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CBA WEB SITE NOW TAKING REQUESTS FOR ADVERTISING in 2007! |
In order to support the operations of the CBA, an entirely volunteer organization, the CBA is now accepting ads for one of the most visited Web sites in Charlestown!
The CBA Web site is a great way to advertise your business. From more ad information email us at info@charlestownbusiness.com!
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JANUARY/FEBRUARY NEW CBA MEMBERS |
The Charlestown Business Association would like to welcome our new members.
Michael T. Famiglietti, CPA, P.C.
Michael Famiglietti, President
40 Warren Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
Phone: 617-242-2345
Email: mfamiglietti@mtf-cpa.com
Review, compilation, consulting and complete tax service for small businesses.
Tax preparation for individuals and all types of businesses.
Income, estate and financial planning.
Ruberto, Israel & Weiner, P.C.
Richard C. Demerle, Lawyer
100 North Washington Street
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-742-4200
Fax: 617-742-2355
Email: RCD@riw.com
Located next to the Charlestown Bridge, RUBERTO, ISRAEL & WEINER, P.C. has more than 30 years of experience in what matters most to local businesses: commercial real estate; business litigation; the legal needs of the retail, food and hospitality industry; creditors who have lending or bankruptcy issues. Visit www.riw.com to see how Ruberto, Israel & Weiner, P.C. can enhance your business.
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MEMBER NEWS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS |
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Preschool Looking for Charlestown Space to Call Home
New Charlestown Preschool is looking for at least 1000 sq. feet, plus a working
bathroom and exits that are up to code. They would like to find a place to
lease either temporarily (for the pilot program from March-June 2007), or
full-time for the school. Any help would be great, please contact Jillian Erdos.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Copia
Treat Your Loved One to a Romantic
Four-Course Prix Fixe Dinner
Whether you'll be wining and dining a new love, or celebrating "happily ever after" with that special someone, do it at Copia in Charlestown. Copia not only offers exquisite cuisine, but the romantic ambiance that is to be desired on this special day. The four-course prix fixe dinner prepared by Chef Anthony Caturano will showcase the restaurant’s unique Mediterranean cuisine. Guests will also be treated to a complimentary glass of Duval-Leroy Brut Champagne.
The cost of the prix fixe dinner is $75/pp. There will be three seatings at 5:30, 7:30 and 9:30pm. To make a reservation please call 617.242.6742 or go to our website at http://www.copiarestaurant.com
Appetizer ~choice of~
Oysters traditional condiments
Tuna Tartare fried oyster, cucumber, mint, za’atar spices
Portuguese Style Clams spicy sausage, white wine, oregano, lemon zest
Fried Calamari hot cherry peppers, lemon aioli
Baby Arugula blood orange, pine nut, golden raisins, kefalotiri cheese
Shaved Serrano Ham braised artichoke, mushroom, pearl onion carrot, olives, manchego cheese
First Course ~choice of~
Mixed Mushroom Risotto fontina cheese
Homemade Gnocchi butternut squash and lobster
Handcut Tagliatelle Pasta a la Bolognese
Mimolette Cheese Ravioli prosciutto, peas and parmesan
Second Course ~choice of~
Swordfish Steak Sardinian couscous, fresh lemon
Rotisserie Chicken roast potato and grainy mustard sauce
Crispy Pork Chop Stuffed with gruyere cheese Fingerling potatoes, vinegar peppers
Pan Seared Sea Scallops curries cauliflower puree, spinach, fried leeks
10 oz. Tenderloin Roasted exotic mushrooms
Kobe Sirloin Roasted red peppers
Prime Rib Steak fritters and fresh parmesan
Dessert Surprise!
~ Complimentary Glass of Duval-Leroy Brut Champagne ~
Top 100 wine spectator
Wednesday, February 14th, 2007 Valentine Celebration - Zelma Lacey House ALL DAYZelma Lacey House invites all to join us on this wonderful day of romance, chocolate dipping stations with fresh fruit and marshmallows, speciality beverages, and live entertainment from Tony Funches (formerly of The Platters) beginning at 6:30 come early and enjoy hot choclate, fresh pound cake, and other delicious items to celebrate this really heartfelt day....
All proceeds to support Zelma Lacey's activity program.
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