Ashland’s Business Scene

New Businesses in Town. Ashland’s Economic Development Director Beth Reynolds reported that the town recently welcomed the following businesses:
The Ceramics Garage: Owner and artist Arti Bhola Goulatia has created a beautiful artist studio right here in Ashland. It is a fun, creative and learning environment for individuals and group clay classes for all ages and levels. arti@theceramicsgarage.com, www.theceramicsgarage.com
B&Beauty: Esthetician Elisabete Victorino will make you feel relaxed and gorgeous with advanced skincare and body treatments. 30 Main St., Suite 5, 508-598-6766, www.facebook.com/beteandbeauty.
Ashland North End Pizzeria: Oven hot pizza, great tasting subs and fresh delicious salads and dinners. 119 Pond St., 508-881-2211, shlandpizzeria.com.
The Corner Spot. Reynolds also reported that progress has been made with The Corner Spot, 6 Cherry St. “It is shaping up to be a place the community can gather downtown,” Reynolds said. “Porch swings, a kids’ play area, cafe seating and a store front, which will host different businesses throughout the summer, is planned to be opened mid-June.” Follow the project online at www.ashlandmass.com/The-Corner-Spot or on Facebook, www.facebook.com/thecornerspotashland.
Ashland Business Association to Host Rep. Jack Patrick Lewis. The Ashland Business Association (ABA) will host Rep. Jack Patrick Lewis (D) as its speaker on Tuesday, June 6, Ashland Library, Community Room, 66 Front St. Early networking is 5:30 to 6 p.m.; the program is 6 to 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Lewis will take questions from the audience. He is especially interested in learning how he can support the work of the ABA, which is to promote business development in Ashland.
The 10-minute ABA Business Spotlight will feature Jill Schindler from the MetroWest Chamber of Commerce. Schindler will discuss how ABA members can take advantage of Chamber resources and programs through their ABA membership. www.ashlandbusinessassociation.com