Charlestown Business Association

CMIT Solutions of Cambridge MA Joins the CBA

CMIT Solutions of Cambridge
485 Mass ave Suite 300
Cambridge MA 02139
Tel. 781.350.3438
Contact: Larry Kerrigan
Email: lkerrigan@cmitsolutions.com
Website: www.cmitsolutions.com

CMIT Solutions is a nationwide provider of information technology (IT) services and solutions, primarily for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs). CMIT Solutions of Cambridge is capable of providing enterprise-level services and products that were previously unavailable to the SMB market. We are a local company with the support of a national network behind us. We focus on making your business run better by understanding your business and technology needs. We service a diverse array of clients, among them medical, legal, and accounting businesses. Our preferred demographic is businesses that have between 5 and 200 employees, but we are also available to do project work and staff augmentation for larger companies. Our goal is to simply make your technology work to facilitate your business needs so that you can do what you do best: provide outstanding service to your clients!

Please spread the word, near and far! Our long awaited hardware store officially opens at the end of this week!

Ace Hardware in the Bunker Hill Mall will officially open the end of this week!

Grand Opening on April 16-17-18. Ribbon cutting on Friday the 16th at 1PM

Gala Fundraiser for Consone Academy Thursday, April 29, 2010

 

Carolyn & John Eurdolian, Proprietors

Cordially Invite You To A

 

 

In Support Of

 

And In Honour Of

Anne Connolly & Helene Tassone, Founders

 

 

Thursday, April 29, 2010

 

                                      6:30 PM  |  Reception  &  Cash Bar

                                      7:30 PM  |  Dinner  &  Program

 

Karoun Restaurant

 

839 Washington Street

At The Corner Of Walnut Street

Newton, Massachusetts

 

Tickets:  $100.00  |  RSVP:  By April 15, 2010

 

 

This charitable fundraiser is designed to

stimulate awareness, visibility, and support

for ConSoné’s September 2010 opening.

 

To make a reservation for this event, please contact

acp.consone@comcast.net or ht.consone@comcast.net.

 

Please visit ConSoné at www.consoneacademy.org.

 

Please visit Karoun at www.karoundining.com.

Charlestown Business Association Luncheon - April 28th, Constitution Inn "City of Boston" to present programs offer to Charlestown Businesses

The City of Boston, Neighborhood Development Director, will be coming to speak to the CBA about the City's programs and what it offers the city's businesses, including Charlestown.

The event will be held at the Constitution Inn, April 28th at Noon, on the 5th Floor Dave Powers Room. Lunch will be catered by Sorelle Cafe. The cost of the event is $10 per person. ($15 for non CBA members)

The Department of Neighborhood Development will present an outline of programs for small businesses including any new changes that might be taking place with these programs.

The Department would like to promote these programs and education businesses on the programs and how they can help.

Programs include:

Small Business Assistance

Boston Small Business Resource Guide - A guide designed to help business owners navigate the process of starting, expanding, or relocating a business.   
 
Neighborhood Restaurant Initiative – Designed to provide restaurants with a variety of targeted resources ranging from business development, to licensing and permitting assistance, to marketing and design.

ReStore Boston – Designed to assist neighborhood business and property owners with storefront improvements with professional design services, signage, security measures, and general repairs.

Economic Development

Boston Buying Power – A cost-saving initiative that allows small businesses to purchase energy at a long-term fixed price through access to the deregulated energy market.

Boston Community Change – A neighborhood-based customer loyalty program that allows you to Shop Locally, Share Locally.

Boston Invests in Growth – A loan pool designed to jumpstart well-financed construction projects, create jobs, and strengthen Boston’s economy.

Partners with Nonprofits – Provides matching grants up to $25,000 to help nonprofit organizations enhance the infrastructure of facilities that serve the immediate community.

Other Resources

Boston Local Development Corporation– Provides loans of up to $150,000 for existing businesses or to those relocating to the City of Boston.

Boston Industrial Development Financing Authority – Issues bonds to finance the capital needs of Boston businesses and institutions.

Boston Connnects, Inc. / Empowerment Zone – a 5.8 square mile area of Boston designated by the federal government to ensure responsible development and sustained community revitalization in areas that have experienced years chronic divestment.  

To rsvp to this event, email us at info@charlestownbusiness.com

eWomenNetwork "Accelerated Networking" Reception - Thursday, April 22 - Tangierino

eWomenNetwork "Accelerated Networking" Reception
Thursday, April 22
Tangierino Restaurant, Charlestown, MA

Catherine Applegate etcetera Consultant

Tangierino Restaurant
eWomenNetwork "Accelerated Networking" Reception
Thursday, April 22
Tangierino Restaurant, Charlestown, MA

Shop and Network! Network and Shop!

We all want to look our very best as professional Business Women.  But who has time to shop and put together a great look?  Join us for a special evening of networking and shopping.  Build your business connections while you build your Spring and Summer Wardrobe. Etcetera's exquisite collections project a confident, creative, and vivacious spirit. Each piece features luxurious styling and meticulous attention to detail.

You will be able to:
Network with successful, savvy business women. Informal and structured  "Accelerated Networking" to help you make those valuable connections.
Shop "Boutique for a Week"  Etcetera Spring and Summer Collection in a wonderful Trunk Show.
Give Back! 5% of all sales contributed to the eWomenNetwork Foundation  supporting the welfare and health of women and children.

Catherine Applegate etcetera Consultant and founder of "Boutique for a Week"  knows fashion: the looks, the trends, the runway buzz, and how to put an outfit together. Each season, Catherine combines her professional expertise and individualized service to ensure that every client has the wardrobe that expresses her best, truest self.

Tangierino Restaurant Moroccan Chophouse and Tapas Bar.  Casablanca chic in historic Charlestown.  Tangierino is located steps off the Freedom Trail, and has been awarded  Best Nightlife Resturant, Most Romantic Restaurant and boasts one of Boston's hottest new chefs.
Facilitated by


Marie Warner
eWomenNetwork
Managing Director
for Boston Metro West
Date    Thursday, April 22, 2010
Time    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Doors open and informal networking begins at 4:45 PM)
Location    Tangierino Restaurant
73 Main Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
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Cost   
$20.00
$5.00 for eWN Member
$25.00 for all late registrations beginning 04/19/2010.
Register Online by Clicking Here Now!
Register by phone by calling (617) 721-4650.

Email contact: mariewarner@ewomennetwork.com

Local Sponsors   

Tangierino Restaurant is sponsoring an appetizer menu selection, and invites you to stay for dinner at 10% off!

Boutique for a Week - Etcetera Clothing -  will donate 5% of all sales proceeds to the eWomenNetwork Foundation!
 
    
Directions


On Main Street in Charlestown, near corner of Devins Street.  Valet Parking is available and nearest T-Stop is Community College Station on the Orange Line.

Spring/Summer ETCETERA & Stephanie

You're invited to........
 
"SIP & SEE"
 with
  
Spring/Summer ETCETERA & Stephanie
 
Stephanie Deitzer, founder of Style at Work, believes that embracing one's individual look can empower them in business and other life roles, and that finding this look should not only be enjoyable, it should be exhilarating. She helps clients with practical approaches they will use every day - style at work.
 
 www.styleatwork.biz
 www.etcetera.com
 
DATES: Monday, April 19th

TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Email Catherine - Spring/Summer ETCETERA & Stephanie

 

Jazz Brunch at Constitution Inn May 1st, 2010 10 - 1230

New CBA Members

Paolos Restaurant
251 Main Street
Charlestown MA 02129
Tel. 617-242-7229
Fax. 617-242-7295
Contact: Adam Hawk
Website: http://www.paolosboston.com/

When stepping into Paolos you immediately sense the authenticity of a family owned restaurant. Located in historic Charlestown, this romantic and charming trattoria is a warm and friendly place that allows you to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Locally owned and operated, Paolos is famous for its fresh ingredients and classic Italian meals. Visit us today to try our world class Italian fare including our delicious pizzas baked in our own brick oven.