The Ashland Business Association (ABA) is a group of local storefront and home-based businesses and organizations working together to foster ties between business and community. The ABA is dedicated to increasing profitability and/or visibility for its members, and to advocating for a positive business environment within the Town of Ashland.

Goals of the ABA:
1. Generate more business for members
2. Encourage residents, organizations, and businesses to shop Ashland
3. Reach out to the community through scholarships and charitable donations
4. Help Ashland prosper by becoming more attractive

Tuesday, February 2, 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.
Valentine treats courtesy of
Art by Herring Design Services

ABA meeting 7 p.m.

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Speaker - John N. Fosset of Middlesex Savings Bank will give a presentation on Financial Services that are available to businesses.

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See the latest newsletter for more details.

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Read Minutes (notes) from the previous meeting

Discounted products & services for ABA members only! Member Testimonials
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

Giulietta the Muse

http://www.giuliettathemuse.com

"Giulietta is a true Muse! I took her personal essay writing life shop and was flooded with both inspiration and hands-on advice. She primed my creative pump, helping me look fear in the face and say, “I can!” I left her life shop not just encouraged but emboldened."
- Elizabeth Appleby, Massachusetts

"Giulietta’s Overcoming Your Creative Fear life shop was amazing. Afterwards, I went straight to a karaoke venue and sang my heart out to a Beatles tune. Thank you for facilitating such a thrilling kick-start to face my singing fears, take them on and finally burst into song."
- Cheryl Perreault, Massachusetts

Memories of Ashland, a new DVD about our community, includes stories from longtime residents,"then & now" photos from all over town, music, and more.

The 2005 DVD Rediscover Historic Ashland is also still available. Part of all proceeds support the Ashland Historical Society