Author: Nancy Wolff Leary

Reading, MA, July 21, 2016– The Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Prestige Homes Real Estate, located at 250 Main Street, to Reading. The office is located on the southbound side of route 28, in the space previously occupied by Viking Travel.

The ribbon cutting was attended by (left to right):

Prestige Agent Michael Viselli, Nancy Wolff Leary of Online Amplify, standing Carol Bird of Prestige Realty, seated are Prestige Homes owners Joseph Viselli, Adelia DelTrecco and Kerry LaPiana, Prestige Agent Greg Hopp, Leslie McGonagle of Reading Gymnastics Academy, Molly O’Neill of The Savings Bank, and Prestige Agent Anita Lamantea.

Pictured: Julie Thurlow, President & CEO of Reading Cooperative Bank

Reading Cooperative Bank among 50 Greater Boston companies to be recognized for growth in SmartCEO’s Future 50 Awards program

Reading Cooperative Bank was among the recipients of SmartCEO’s 2016 Future 50 Award winners. The program recognizes Greater Boston’s 50 fastest-growing mid-sized companies that have experienced growth based on a combined three-year average of revenue and employee growth. These companies represent the future of the region’s economy and embody the entrepreneurial spirit critical for leadership and success.

The 2016 Future 50 winners collectively generate nearly $3.4 billion in annual revenue and employ more than 12,400 individuals.

Congratulations to Reading Cooperative Bank! Read the full article on their website.

Owner Leslie Leahy highlights some of the wide variety of jewelry and gifts available at The Hitching Post Gift Sop

Chamber member Leslie Leahy of The Hitching Post Gift Shop in Reading was one of four retailers featured in an article in the Jewelry section of the June/July issue of Souvenirs, Gifts & Novelties magazine. In the article Leahy discusses jewelry created by local artisans offered at The Hitching Post, and shares tips on display and sales of jewelry.

Photo credit goes to Chamber member Peg Raciti of Peg Raciti Photography in Reading.

Looking beautiful in North Reading!

North Reading’s Axle Color Studio was chosen by Glamour Magazine and RevitaLash Cosmetics as one of three salons in the country to host a “Look of Ageless Beauty” event as part of RevitaLash’s 10th anniversary model search, a contest aimed at recognizing beauty of all ages and ethnicities while showcasing the natural beauty of the eyes.

At the event, 60 guests were treated to hair and makeup touch-ups by Axle hairstylists and makeup artists, cocktails and bites from Above The Clouds Catering, professional photos by Dawn Kingston Photography and Polite in Public, and music by KISS 108’s DJ Costa.

More information and a full gallery of images from the evening can be found on the Axle Color Studio website.

Reading, MA, June 25, 2016 – The Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce welcomed Gold’s Gym, located at One General Way in Reading. The ribbon cutting was attended by Gold’s Gym Staff. The ribbon is cut by Manager Julie O’Connell, who is joined by Reading Town Manager Bob LeLacheur, George Danis of Danis Properties, and Chamber Board Members Mike Doyon of Doyon’s Appliance, Andrew Schultz of Law Offices of Andrew Schultz PC, Ginnie Yeannacopolis of Northern Bank, and Robin Krane of Fitness Within.  Contact Lisa Egan, Executive Director at legan@rnrchamber.com or by calling 978-664-5060 for more information.

Fusion Cafe has opened in Reading Center on Main Street, in the former location of Aroma Cafe. Fusion Cafe features a new menu and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They celebrated their opening with a ribbon cutting by the Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce.

Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce celebrates the opening of the new Keller Williams office on Haven Street in May 2016.

What’s New In Reading?

Join us (a week early) for our quarterly lunch and learn event. These events take place quarterly at a local restaurant. We enjoy lunch, informal networking and a short presentation.

Our upcoming Lunch & Learn will take place on Thursday March 24, 2016 from 12 – 1:15 PM at Fusion Cafe.

What’s new in Reading?

Our speakers will be Jean Delios, Assistant Town Manger and Bob LeLacheur, Town Manager who will offer a State of the Town & MAPC Economic Development Overview.

Lunch buffet at Fusion Café 607 Main Street, Reading, MA

$20 members, $30 non-members

Advance registration requested. Register in advance to be entered into a raffle for a free admission to a future event.

Organize Thyself to Get Things Done!

Join us at Venetian Moon for this quarter’s Multi-Chamber Women’s Networking Group. 

Thursday March 3, 2016

5:30 – 7:30 PM – Open networking and presentation

Lower level, Venetian Moon Restaurant, 680 Main St, Reading, MA

Linda King, Joy of GTD Founder

Speaker: Linda King, Founder of Joy of Getting Things Done. 

Linda is committed to helping people get their lives under control and offers practical and manageable strategies to help her clients move forward.

Complimentary appetizers, cash bar

We welcome our collaborating Chambers to this event: Melrose, Wakefield/Lynnfield and Stoneham Chambers of Commerce.

Advance registration is recommended as this event is expected to sellout.

Tickets are $10 for Chamber members, $20 non-members