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270 Broadway
Revere, Massachusetts 02151
781-289-8009
info@reverechamber.org
Revere’s Business News Source Serving Chamber Members — JUNE 2010
www.RevereChamber.org “Making the Most of Business Since 1979”
Calendar of Events 2010
Business Breakfast
Thursday, June 17At Casa Lucia61 Lucia Avenue, Revere7:30-9amSpeaker: Joe DiGangiManaging Director Eurovest DevelopmentTopic: Waterfront Square atRevere Beach$15 members; $20 others
Card Exchange
Thursday, June 245:30pm to 7:30pmChatters RestaurantShowcase Cinemas Revere565 Squire Road, Revere$15 Members; $20 Others
Sunset Cruiseon Boston Harbor
Tuesday, August 106:30pm Boarding, Town Pier 651 Shirley St., Winthrop$30 pp, food & entertainment
Business Breakfast
Thursday, September 167:30am to 9amTBDSee Back Panel For
NEWS BRIEFS
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Meals Tax In Revere setto Increase .75% Begin-ning July 1.
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Chamber supports Anto-nia’s Restaurant in bid for 6-month trial permit for live entertainment. Out-come is pending
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June 17 Business Breakfast
Waterfront Square
$500m Construction near Revere Beach
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he Chamber’s June Business Breakfast willtake place at Casa Lucia, 61 Lucia Avenueon Thursday, June 17, beginning at 7:30am.Guest speaker is Joseph DiGangi, Founder & Managing Director of EurovestDevelopment. At the breakfast, Mr. DiGangi will discuss the $500 millionconstruction project known as Waterfront Square that is set to transform 8.8acres near Revere Beach into a new urban center and become a gateway atthe heart of Revere’s beachfront. Members and guests are invited to this hotand cold, full breakfast buffet. Cost is $15 for Chamber members, $20 for all others. Register for the breakfast online at www.RevereChamber.org or call 781-289-8009.
Waterfront Square, Revere Beach
A Musical Journey:
Last month’s entertainment event had people dancing on stage and in theaisles at Showcase Cinemas Revere. The event raised $1400 for Chamber programs and events.Thanks to committee members Alicia Amico, Bob Upton, Mary Ann Zizzo, and Sheila Taymore.Thanks also to Shaun Judge, Rick Perry, Dieu Derstine and Ken Jones of Showcase Cinemas for co-sponsoring the event.
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2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President: Laura D’Amico; First VP: Bob UptonSecond VP: Jane Rizzo; Treasurer: Joe Scurio;Secretary: Alicia Amico; Immediate Past Presi-dent: Jeff Howe.Directors: Jay Bolton, Annette Bornstein,Rosemary Cataldo, Howard Cook, Dr. CraigCostanza, Brian Davis, Tracy Nicholson, Atty.Maria Ruggiero, Sheila Taymore, Al Ter-miniello, Elena Vega, John J. Verrengia, MaryAnn ZizzoExecutive Director: Laurie LeoneOffice Volunteer: Norma DavisOffice Hours: Monday—Friday 9am to 2pm.
Revere Chamber of Commerce
270 Broadway, Revere, MA 02151P: 781-289-8009; F: 781-289-2166www.RevereChamber.org
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he Revere Chamber of Com-merce wants you to remem- ber that it is important to al-ways support local businesses and toSpend Locally SHOP REVERE.The Spend Locally SHOP RE-VERE campaign is a signature initia-tive of the Revere Chamber designedto promote economic prosperity andstability in our local business dis-tricts. The campaign is a tradition of the Chamber’s heritage dating back to 1919 with its first slogan
“Buy InRevere.”
“The purpose of the campaignthen and now is to inform residentsabout the important role they play inthe city’s vitality by patronizing Re-vere businesses,” said Laurie Leone,RCC Executive Director. “Usingyour purchasing power with localretailers, service companies, and businesses makes a big difference ina community like Revere,” she said.When you patronize local busi-nesses, we can see the benefits. Be-ginning July 1, this year, a portion of our meals tax will go directly to thehiring and training of two new Re-vere Police officers.
(See related story back page.)
The dollars you spend inRevere get recycled within the com-munity, supporting other local busi-nesses and keeping jobs in Revere.
Reasons toSpend Locally SHOP REVERE
You should Spend Locally SHOP RE-VERE because:
It Creates Jobs.
When we support Re-vere businesses, those businesses hiremore employees.
Local Businesses Invest More in Our Community
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When you Spend LocallySHOP REVERE, those stores, servicefirms, restaurants and hotels supportour city’s charities, schools and com-munity events.
You’ll Save $$$
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Avoid travel costsand shipping charges by buying in Re-vere.
Revere Businesses Value You More
.Our local businesses survive by their reputation and repeat business. Theywant you to come again.
It’s Green
Don’t drive to another town or haveitems shipped to you — Buy from Re-vere businesses and reduce your envi-ronmental impact.Shop where you liveSpend Locally SHOP REVERE!
Chamber Promotes Business Prosperitywith SHOP REVERE Campaign
The Revere Chamber of Com-merce is dedicated to:
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Creating a strong local economy.
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Representing business interests beforegovernment.
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Providing networking opportunities.
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Promoting Revere businesses and thecommunity.“The Revere Chamber Now” is publishedmonthly by the Revere Chamber of Com-merce with revenue from member dues andsponsorships. If you would like to learnabout newsletter sponsorship opportunitiesfor this publication, call the Revere Chamberof Commerce at 781-289-8009.
Chamber Launches Membership Drive
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he Chamber launches its mem- bership drive this month andreminds members that this an-nual focus on growing the number of Chamber members benefits all currentmembers.As our membership grows, so doesour strength in the community whichmakes us better advocates for all busi-nesses. Every member has a stake in thisyear’s drive.If you know good businesses thatwould be great additions to the RevereChamber of Commerce family, please letthem know they will receive a “NewMember Benefits Package” worth $120when they sign up as new members.The package includes free BusinessBreakfast passes, free coupon for mem- bership mailing labels and a free flyer insert in the Revere Chamber NOWnewsletter. Chamber members whosuccessfully refer a new member willreceive a free set of Chamber mailinglabels valued at $35.As always, the Revere Chamber of Commerce thanks all of its membersfor their continued loyalty and mem- bership. We encourage you to use your membership to connect with other members to improve your businessopportunities.
The Best Way to UseYour Chamber Mem-bership This Month:
Attend a Chamber event in June toconnect with other members and improve your business opportuni-ties:
Business Breakfast
: Thursday, June17, 7:30am-9am at Casa Lucia, 61Lucia Ave.
Business Card Exchange
, Thurs-day, June 24, 5:30pm-7:30pm atChatters Restaurant, 565 SquireRoad.
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Grow Your Business This Month: Have More Fun In Your Job
Benefits of Networking
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s a member of the RevereChamber of Commerce, youare part of a family of fine local businesses that belong to Revere’s larg-est business organiza-tion. You are a member of an organization that is built on relationshipswhere people meet peo- ple, participation breeds involvementand encourages new business!Members tell us one of the mostvaluable benefits of membership isnetworking. The Chamber regularly provides venues to gather businessreferrals, make new con-tacts and increase busi-ness awareness. EachJune, we focus on get-ting our members to-gether to meet other business people. This iswhat we call
networking
and it helpsyou get your face and business known by raising your business profile. TheChamber wants you to become an es-tablished and regular networking mem- ber. The more you network the better it works for you.Through networking you canmeet new people and build mutually beneficial business relationships, ex- pand your markets by generating new business contacts with potential cus-tomers, suppliers and part-ners.For a startup or small business, networking can provide a lifeline of sup- port and business genera-tion. It can help you im- prove your business per-formance, products andstaff skills. It can alsohelp you develop knowledge andskills. You can use networking to boost your reputation and gather newleads.The extent to which you benefitdepends on how actively you becomeinvolved. During themonth of June, the Cham- ber is holding two events.Both events offer greatopportunity to see oldfriends and make new con-tacts. Mark your calen-dars and make plans to attend.
Business Breakfast,
Thursday,June 17, 7:30am-9am, Casa Lucia, 61Lucia Avenue. Topic: WaterfrontSquare.
Multi-Chamber Business CardExchange,
Thursday, June 24, 5:30pmto 7:30pm, Chatters, Showcase Cine-mas, 565 Squire Road Revere. Meet upto 120 business people from Revereand surrounding towns.
WelcomeNew Members
Debt Relief Law Center of GreaterBoston
Atty. Nicholas F. Ortiz270 Broadway, RevereT: 617-299-9612F: 617-507-3456www.bkmass.com
Northgate Mobil
Joe Prizio350 Squire Road, RevereT: 781-289-7958F: 781-284-0687
Rumney Marsh Burial GroundsRenovation Committee
Nick Buac/o Revere Veterans’ Services249R Broadway, RevereT: 781-286-8119F: 781-485-2787
St. George Seaside Condominiums& Beach Club
Tracy Nicholson350 Revere Beach Boulevard, RevereT: 781-284-8842; F: 781-284-7436
T-Mobile USA
Janeen Danieli3A Everett Street, RevereT: 781-284-1072; F: 781-284-5780www.T-Mobile.com
Membership Notices
Casa Lucia
invites you to the
70’s-80’s Disco Night
scheduled for Fri-day, June 25, 8pm to 1am. Free funand dancing, cash bar and light re-freshments. This is a 21+ event.
Rumney Marsh Burial GroundRestoration Committee
is holding a
Bocce On The Beach Tournament
Saturday, August 21, 10am-6pm.Game time: 1pm. $50 per player or $200 per foursome. Sponsorshipsavailable. Proceeds to benefitRMBGRC. Call 781-286-8119 or email: rmbgrc@live.com.
Raina’s Hair Design Studio &Spa
has a new blog. Visit it at:www.rainashighlights.blogspot.com
Kiwanis Club of Revere
an-nounces their new meeting location.The group now holds weekly lunchmeetings each Wednesday,12:15pm, at Companions Restau-rant, 488 Broadway. Each year theKiwanis Club awards two $1000scholarships to graduating RHSseniors. This year’s recipients are:Jessica Giannino and Edwin NunezBlas.
Jewelry Box
reminds people thatgold has just reached record- breaking levels. Proprietor
TomYourawski
can appraise the value of your old gold. Call 781-284-0011.
Revere Chamber of Commerce
announces
Yvonne Rincon
as therecipient of our annual $500 RHSScholarship award. Each year, theChamber awards a scholarship to agraduating senior who will pursue adegree in the business filed at a four-year college or university. Bestwishes to Yvonne as she embarks onher college career.Let the Chamber know what’s hap- pening with your business. Call 781-289-8009 with your announcements.
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