Reading-North Reading Chamber Celebrates Women in Business and Entertainment

The Women Celebrating Business and Entertainment expo is May 17.

The Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce is hosting their 6th Annual “Women Celebrating” business expo fundraiser on May 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Boston/Woburn Hilton Hotel in Woburn. Thirty-five vendors selling items such as handbags, jewelry and clothing will attend. Food from local restaurants such as the Horseshoe Grille, Not Your Average Joe’s, Bertucci’s and more will be available. The event will feature musical entertainment as well as a Zumba dance performance. At the event, local salons Axle Color Studio, Salon 77, Embelleish, Salon Muffie, and Primp at Tiffany’s will each choose a woman to receive a free makeover.  If you would like to donate to Boston Marathon victims, stop by the “Squishin’ Booth” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to …

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RNR Chamber Outstanding Citizen Awards

The Reading –North Reading Chamber of Commerce Honors John Murphy and Domenic Rotondi as Outstanding Citizens of the Year.

Reading-North Reading Chamber Window Contest

Have you voted yet?

The Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce and Brissonte Gifts & Home Décor are partnering with local businesses in the second annual holiday window display contest to benefit local charities. All you have to do is take a look at the window displays and vote for your favorite!  The contest will run until Christmas Eve and business owners are counting on your vote. Pay one dollar to vote and the winning business will get bragging rights and a $500 donation to their favorite charity sponsored by Brissonté.  Vote as many times as you like, but be sure to vote at least once! Visit the Chamber’s website for more information.

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Letter to the Editor: Cash Mob at the Chocolate Truffle

Executive Director Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce Julie Higgins shares information about the Cash Mob at the Chocolate Truffle.

Dear Editor, On Thursday, August 23rd, the Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce sponsored its first “Cash Mob” at The Chocolate Truffle in Reading. On this day, due to the overwhelming support of our Chamber members and the community, the owners of The Chocolate Truffle tripled their sales proving the event a real success! The goal of the Cash Mob was to provide continued support to our incredible Chamber members and to remind the public of the importance of buying local. This is not just a trendy saying; the effort to purchase products and services within our town does have an impact: For every $1 spent at a local business, 45 cents is reinvested locally. Conversely, for every $1 spent at a corporate chain, only 15 cents in …

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Chamber’s Women Celebrating Fundraiser Showcases Buying Locally

The Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce hosted its 5th Annual Women Celebrating fundraiser on May 10 in Woburn.

The following was submitted by the Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce: The Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce hosted its fifth Annual Women Celebrating fundraiser on Wednesday, May 10, in the ballroom of the Boston/Woburn Hilton Hotel in Woburn. The annual event is aimed at showcasing women-centered vendors in an expo-like setting. More than 40 vendors took part in the event which hosted more than 350 guests.  In addition to enjoying shopping and martinis, guests were entertained throughout the night by DJ Music on the Move and three fashion shows featuring salon styles and fashions courtesy of local businesses, Aine’s Boutique and Lumina Salon. “The Chamber is dedicated to promoting the idea of buying locally and I am …

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Kathleen Walsh and Jacqueline Carson Honored by Chamber of Commerce

The Burbank YMCA is a common bond between the women.

When Jacqueline Carson stood at the microphone at Wednesday night's award ceremony held by the Chamber of Commerce, the first thing she said, after “Wow,” was that she considers Kathleen Walsh her sister. Not by parentage. They worked together for a number of years at the Burbank YMCA. Carson and Walsh share another gene. The Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce recognized both women Wednesday night as outstanding citizens, Carson from Reading, Walsh from North Reading. Walsh, known as “KW” to her staff, was recognized first for her work as executive director of the Burbank Y in Reading and her involvement in activities in North Reading, from developing the 5K Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning that now draws 700 participants to …

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Chamber of Commerce Director Chosen to Lead Burbank Y

North Reading resident Irene Collins was named executive director of the Burbank YMCA.

Submitted by the YMCA of Greater Boston. The YMCA of Greater Boston announced Monday that Irene Collins has joined the Burbank YMCA as executive eirector. Previously, Collins was the executive director of the Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce. She was responsible for directing all initiatives of the organization including community development, board development, volunteer management and fund-raising. During her four years at the Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce, Collins also performed tactical operations, such as program and event management, corporate, public and government relations, branding and membership retention. "Over the past five years, Irene has done an outstanding job in leading the Chamber and supporting the …

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Carson Named Outstanding Citizen of the Year

The Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce will honor Jacquie Carson with the award at a ceremony on March 28.

The following is a press release issued by the RNR Chamber of Commerce  The Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce is proud to honor Jacquie Carson, CEO of Sanborn Place, Home Care and Day Services, as their Reading Outstanding Citizen of the Year at an awards dinner at the Hillview Country Club in North Reading on March 28. “We are very proud to have selected Jacquie Carson as our Outstanding Citizen representing Reading this year. Her contributions are numerous and it gives us great pleasure to publicly recognize her for her achievements and contributions to our communities,” said Pat Lee, President of the Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce.  Devoted to her job, community, the residents and families of Sanborn and the …

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IMAGE GALLERY: Chamber Honors Outstanding Citizens, Police, Firefighters

Board of Selectmen Chairman Robert Mauceri was honored along with members of the North Reading Police and Fire departments.

Board of Selectmen Chairman Robert Mauceri and members of the North Reading Police and Fire departments were honored during the Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Citizens Awards Ceremony on Thursday night at the Hillview Country Club. Mauceri was recognized as the Outstanding Citizen of the Year for North Reading. Capt. Don Cooke, who recently retired from the North Reading Fire Department, was named North Reading Firefighter of the Year for 2010. Sgt. Michael Murphy and Officer James Carcia of the North Reading Police Department were named North Reading Police Officers of the Year for 2010.

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: March 18

Your daily digest of what’s going on in North Reading.

Today is Friday, March 18. Here are five things you need to know: To find more things to do today, check out our event listings.