The next Ashland Business Association program on Tuesday, Sept. 5 will feature a hands-on, interactive workshop on business networking by Mark Altman, founder of MindsetGo, a provider of educational training programs for all aspects of professional development. Early networking is 5:30 to 6 p.m.; the program is 6 to 7:30 p.m at the Ashland Library, Community Room, 66 Front St. Refreshments will be provided courtesy of Janet Gamache, Happy Tails Dog Walking. The program is free and open to the public.
Participants will learn to:
Establish a quality elevator pitch
Identify what makes them memorable and valuable
Build positive first impressions and an off-line presence.
Also on the program will be Ashland Police Chief Craig Davis in the 10-minute Business Spotlight. Davis will talk about the benefits of registering businesses with the APD. The Business Table will feature new ABA member, Janet Gamache of Happy Tails Dog Walking, which serves Ashland, Hopkinton, and Holliston.
Welcome to Town
Ashland’s Economic Development Director, Beth Reynolds, reported that the town recently welcomed the following businesses:
Happy Tails Dog Walking offers potty breaks, walks, excursions, playtime and pet sitting in Ashland, Holliston and Hopkinton. Contact owner Janet Gamache at 508-380-9341, www.happytailsdogservices.com
Pet Supplies Plus, 45 Pond St. (Rt. 126), offers self service pet wash, grooming services and full retail space to meet your pet’s needs. 508-370-8260, www.petsuppliesplus.com
Popping Up at The Corner Spot
Since June new businesses have been popping up each week at The Corner Spot, 6 Cherry St. The spot is a popular meeting place for all ages with Tots Spot for kids every Wednesday, food truck events, music, dance performances and more! It is proving to be the best spot in town, a place where businesses can test-drive their market. Follow the project online at www.ashlandmass.com/488/The-Corner-Spot or on Facebook, www.facebook.com/thecornerspotashland.
The Future of Downtown:
Join the Discussion
Join the discussion on the future of downtown Ashland. Kick-off meeting is Thursday, Sept. 7at the Ashland Community Center. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; discussion will be held from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Light refreshments, babysitting available.