May 2008 Edition, CBA Events, News and Announcements
Member News and Events
Charlestown Open Market Call for Vendors - Closes June 4th, 2008 - OPEN MARKET DAY SATURDAY JUNE 14TH!! |
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Last year's Open Market, sponsored by the CBA's Business Climate Improvement Committee, was a terrific success! Over a thousand people visited the tables of Charlestown's local retail, home-based, and artisan businesses. This year's Open Market is scheduled for June 14 (with a rain date of June 21) and promises to be just as successful. Applications for tables are available at charlestownopenmarket.com and are due by June 4th. If you have a retail, home-based or artisan business in Charlestown, you don't want to miss this opportunity to showcase your products and services! If you have any questions, please email charlestownopenmarket@yahoo.com. Hope to see you there!
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Around the World in an Evening - A Benefit for the Edwards Middle School, Thursday, May 29th 2008 |
Around the Word in an Evening with Honorary Chair Keith Lockhart, Conductor, Boston Pops, Benefiting the Edwards Middle School Invites you to experience Live Entertainment, Multicultural Cuisine and Silent Auction at teh Charlestown Navy Yard Tented on Waterfront Pier 1. Tickets are $100/person and $1,000 per table. Additional information or to purchase tickets online visit
http://www.aroundtheworldinanevening.com
or call 617-635-8516.
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Kids Day is coming to Citibank Financial, Sunday, June 8th, 2008 |
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Kids Day is coming to Charlestown Citibank Financial Center, Sunday June 8th 2008 - from noon until 4 pm at City Square Park. There will be a jumbo moonwalk and slide, drawing for a gas grill, food and entertainment, raffles and giveaways, the chance for kids to explore firetrucks and police cruisers, and Interactive Games and contests. Proceeds to benefit the Kennedy Center. For more information contact 617.886.6367.
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Behind-the-scenes tour of "Old Ironsides" followed by a cocktail reception at the USS Constitution Museum. June 19th, 6-8 pm. |
CBA Members are invited to a behind-the-scenes tour of "Old Ironsides" followed by a cocktail reception at the USS Constitution Museum. June 19th, 6-8 pm.
Explore parts of the Ship not open to the public, then explore the Museum and learn about the exhibits currently in development -- alll while enjoying meeting friends and neighbors who share an interest in out history and our community.
The event is hosted by our young professionals group, the Young "Old Ironsides" Society and is free of charge, though space is limited and reservations are required. Please call 617-426-1812, ext. *167 or email rsvp@ussconstitutionmuseum.org to reserve your space by June 12th. Questions? Contact getinvolved@ussconstitutionmuseum.org.
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Charlestown Mortage to Hold Open House Thursday June 5th, 2008 |
The owners of Charlestown Mortgage, Frances Rivera and Stuart Fraass, are holding an open house to celebrate our new office location at One Thompson Square, Suite 502. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served Thursday June 5th, from 2PM to 7PM. Frances and Stuart look forward to meeting fellow Charlestown Business People!
For more information call 617-242-1851 or email sf@charlestownmortgage.com.
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Charlestown Preservation Society's House Tour 2008 Seeking Advertisers for Tour Book |
The Charlestown Preservation Society’s Historic House Tour, held every two years,
is our major fundraiser, with all proceeds going to support CPS initiatives to preserve the
architectural heritage and quality of life of our unique community.
Your ad in the tour book is a unique opportunity to showcase your business
and your support of our community.
Click Here for Advertising Information.
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MEET OUR NEWEST CBA MEMBERS |
Charlestown Mortgage
http://www.charlestownmortgage.com
One Thompson Square, Suite 502
Tel. 617-242-1851
 Charlestown Mortgage, LLC is a residential mortgage broker company with their office located at One Thompson Square, Suite 502 in Charlestown. The company was formed in 2003 and is owned by Stuart Fraass and his wife Frances Rivera.
The couple moved to Charlestown in 2001. Stuart came from Denver and Frances from Oklahoma City. Stuart has been in the mortgage business for over seven years before he started Charlestown Mortgage and Frances is a news anchor at WHDH channel 7.
(Pictured right - Stuart Fraass and his wife Frances Rivera)
Red Arrow Communications
30 Park Street, Unit 2
Charlestown MA 02129
Tel. 415.216.8494
Email: kait@redarrowcomm.com
Red Arrow Communications is a boutique firm specializing in public relations, marketing and event planning throughout the Greater Boston area.
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RENEWING CBA MEMBERS
Regis Management
Grancey and Company
Roadrunner Moving
Greater Boston Properties
U.S.S Constitution Museum
Michael Famigletti CPA
Charlestown LaCrosse & Learing Center
Charlestown Boys & Girls Club
JFK Family Center
Red Arrow Communications
Crown Risk Management LLC
Charlestown Concierge
Investor's Capital, Jim Brogan
Century 21 Elite
Vitale, Cataurano & Co
Parker/Scheer, LLP
Georges Co.
James. J. Duffy
Salon 44
Corp. Risk Advisors
Chan Liquors
Otis & Ohearn
CCC Realty Trust
Carr Funeral Home
C-C Assoc
Esdale DDS
Ricciardi & Small
Navy Yard Bistro
Charlestown Preservation Society
Costa Fruit and Produce Company
Boylston Capital Management
Citibank
Textile Waste
B & B Oil
Mazow & Mazow
Tony Troiano
The Storage Bunker
Bricklayers & Craftsmen
J2 Interactive
William Lowe and Son Movers
CBA VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBERS
Co-Chairs
Karl Hoyt (Whittemore Wright)
Tom Coots (Cooperative Bank)
Board Members
Jessica Cluff (Paychex)
Diane Grant (Diane Grant Design/Market America, CNC Chair)
George Megaloudis (Roach Wise)
Lysa Miller (Ladybugz Inc.)
Editor/Designer/Writer
Lysa Miller, Ladybugz Inc.
Charlestown Business Climate Committee
Lynne Levesque
Diane Grant
08/09 EVENT CALENDAR
2nd Annual Charlestown Open Market to be held on Saturday, June 14 from 10AM to 3PM
June CBA Cookout - Tavern on the Water. Details to come soon!
Watch for dates for these upcoming meetings..
September..ZUMES...Home Based Business
October...Going green with "Save that Stuff" Inc.
Nov...CBCC report to the CBA on the next phase ot the survey process
Dec...2nd Annual Christmas Party
Jan/Feb Annual Meeting
March...Mayor Menino
April..Tour the new police substation in Hayes Sq.
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