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Lisa Gonzalas Welch, with the SBA Massachusetts District Office led the May 16 SBA Advantage Workshop for members of the Stoneham and Wakefield Chambers and the community at large. The workshop was designed to help emerging and existing business learn about the many available SBA programs and services.

James Cobb, VP and Branch Manager with Eastern Bank in Wakefield, explains how an average of 79% of SBA loan applications are approved under the SBA's new Express program. Eastern Bank was a featured SBA approved lender at the May 16 SBA Advantage Workshop.

Eastern Bank's Kevin Devinney explains what SBA approved lenders look for in order to guarantee SBA loans. Eastern Bank is the #1 small business lender in Massachusetts for the past four years.

Jeff Clack of SCORE provides details of the free one-on-one free business counseling services through the Chamber. Of all SCORE chapters nationwide, the chapter that supports Stoneham ranks in the top 5% in terms of client satisfaction.

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Chamber Golf Tournament - Host Sponsorship Presentation by Stoneham Savings Bank

Stop & shop is Title Sponsor (Check presentation)

Dom Mondi, Stop & Shop Stoneham Store Manager (3^rd from right) presents Stop & Shop’s sponsorship check to the Chamber of Commerce for its Health & Wellness Expo, May 4 at the Stoneham Middle School. (From l-r) Chamber board member Tracey Arsena of Redstone Chiropractic & Healing Center, Chamber Vice President Judy Sadacca of Hallmark Health System, Chamber President Ed Doherty of StonehamBank, Dom Mondi, Chamber board member and Event Chair Bob Lee of Body Mind Systems, and David Tabor, Stop & Shop District Director.

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Dave Gardner (left), owner of Chamber member Boyd's Direct pauses during a tour of his facility at the Chamber's Business-After-Hours with The Business Connector networking group March 28. (From l-r) Dave, Cathy Doucet of Doucet Remodeling & Design, Carolyn Lassiter of Excelsior Realty, Dawn Bronson of Edward Jones-Woburn, Anthony Trofimow of Edward Jones-Reading, Andrew Trofimow of DJ Drew Productions, and, Gerry DeViller and Tom Bilodeau of Boys & Girls Club of Stoneham.

Chamber of Commerce Workshop - The Power of Email Marketing

Robyn Mathers founder of A Social State of Mind, and authorized field expert for Constant Contact, identifies successful techniques of successful email marketing in a free Chamber workshop for members March 13 – “The Power of Email Marketing”.

Robyn Mathers, founder of A Social State of Mind, and authorized field expert for Constant Contact, discusses the core elements of successful email marketing techniques in a free Chamber workshop for members March 13 – “The Power of Email Marketing”.

March 5 Small Business Forum - Doreen Breland

Stoneham Chamber member Doreen Breland of H&R Block provides tax preparation information and answers questions at the March 5 Small Business Forum hosted by MA Senator Katherine Clark.

March 5 Small Business Forum - networking

Chamber members from Stoneham and Wakefield network before the scheduled Small Business Forum presentation March 5. Senator Katherine Clark hosted a breakfast for both Chambers featuring Mass Secretary of Transportation Richard Davey.

March 5 Small Business Forum - Sen Clark speaks

MA Senator Clark welcomes members of the Stoneham & Wakefield Chambers of Commerce who have gathered to hear MA Sec’y of Transportation Richard Davey speak about public transportation issues and updates.

The March 5 Small Business Forum featuring MA Sec’y of Transportation Richard Davey draws a larger than expected crowd of Stoneham & Wakefield Chambers of Commerce members.

March 5 Small Business Forum - MA Sec'y Richard Davey

MA Sec’y of Transportation Richard Davey responds to some tough questions posed by Chamber businesses regarding area transportation services.

Five members of the Stoneham Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors attended MA Senator Katherine Clark’s March 5 Small Business Forum to hear MA Sec’y of Transportation Richard Davey speak about public transportation updates and their effect on area businesses, employees and residents. (From l-r) Chamber President Ed Doherty of StonehamBank, Maureen Canova – Director Stoneham Senior Center, Chamber Past President Cathy Doucet of Doucet Remodeling & Design, Diane Bonanni of Diane Bonanni, DMD, and Chamber Vice President Judy Sadacca of Hallmark Health System.

Kelly Nissan expands its operations to Cedar Street in Woburn and becomes a member of the Stoneham Chamber of Commerce with the cutting of the ribbon by Brian Kelly, President of Kelly Automotive Group. From (l-r) Gary Floyd, District Manager - Nissan North America; Stephen Burack, Area General Manager - Nissan North America; Cavan Dunn, General Manager - Kelly Automotive Group; Brian Heney, Director of Operations - Kelly Automotive Group; Brian Kelly; Jeffrey Worth, Executive Vice President - Stoneham Savings Bank and Stoneham Chamber of Commerce Director, and Carolyn Lassiter, Broker/Owner - Excelsior Realty Group and Stoneham Chamber of Commerce Director.

Business After Hours at Excelsior Realty

Chamber of Commerce board director Carolyn Lassiter of Excelsior Realty (center) and members of the staff of Alliance House of Stoneham (l-r) Shonda Dale, Janice Merion-Billings, Chani Parent, Linda Johnson, and Program Director Michelle Venuti accept a donation of boots from Chamber member Red Wing Shoes. Excelsior Realty hosted a business-after-hours event before the holidays at which gift donations were collected for the residents of Alliance House.

The Montvale Plaza was alive with Mardi Gras revelers, entertainment, music and dancing, and fabulous food at the Chamber of Commerce 2013 Mardi Gras party Saturday night.

Chamber of Commerce board member Judy Sadacca of Hallmark Health System (second from right) is seated with husband Bob, and guests Alan and Eileen Dern. Hallmark Health System was one of the dessert sponsors for Mardi Gras 2013 at Montvale Plaza Saturday night. The beautiful table centerpieces were crafted and provided by Chamber member Evergreen Florist.

Gus and Ann Marie Niewenhous were guests of Stoneham Savings Bank at the Chamber of Commerce’s 2013 Mardi Gras party Saturday night at Montvale Plaza. Gus Niewenhous is a member of the Stoneham Savings Bank’s Board of Directors.

Magician Peter O’Malley prepares guests at a Stoneham Savings Bank table for a card trick. Stoneham Savings Bank was the proud host of the Chamber of Commerce 2013 Mardi Gras party at Montvale Plaza, Saturday night.

“How the heck did he do that?”Phillip Doucet, husband of Salem Five’s Candace Doucette, and a guest of Mardi Gras 2013 host Stoneham Savings Bank can’t believe how the 3 red balls were changed from one – in his own hand. In his trademark top hat, magician Peter O’Malley smiles knowingly while Stoneham Savings Bank’s Todd Goldstein looks on.

Roving juggler Peter McLaughlin amazed guests with his juggling skills at Mardi Gras Saturday night at Montvale Plaza. Caricatures, tarot card readings, and juggling and magician talents were some of the entertainment sponsored by Stoneham Ford and StonehamBank throughout the evening.

Talented caricature artists Alissa Goldsmith, Mark Seagrave and Madeline Copp were busy the entire evening as most guests chose to sit for their caricatures at Mardi Gras, Saturday night.

Leah Cirker-Stark – the Living Statue was part of the entertainment line-up Saturday night at the Chamber of Commerce 2013 Mardi Gras party Saturday night. Pictured behind the Living Statue is a full array of prizes donated by Chamber members and area businesses.

Edie and Bill Previdi, guests of Mardi Gras host Stoneham Savings Bank sit for their caricature. Mark Seagrave does a wonderful job capturing their very French “look” for Mardi Gras as part of the entertainment line-up throughout the evening.

Guests quickly hunt through the Mardi Gras program book ads to find the Mardi Gras clues and be first to win some fun prizes.

Taxes can be a serious subject, but Doreen Breland of Chamber member H&R Block knew how to get into the spirit of Mardi Gras Saturday night at Montvale Plaza.

Chamber of Commerce President Ed Doherty, and Chamber board members Carolyn Lassiter of Excelsior Realty and Marylou Hardy of Winchester Hospital pause for a picture before sitting for their caricature drawings at Mardi Gras. Caricatures, tarot card readings, and juggling and magician talents were some of the entertainment for guests throughout the evening.

Chamber of Commerce board member Carolyn Lassiter of Excelsior Realty Group makes her grand entrance at Mardi Gras Saturday evening. Stoneham Ford and StonehamBank together sponsored the entertainment for the event at Montvale Plaza.

Chamber of Commerce’s Rosemary Dujsik and Chamber President Edward Doherty are ready to welcome guests to the 2013 Mardi Gras at Montvale Plaza, Saturday, Feb. 2. Mardi Gras 2013 was hosted by Stoneham Savings Bank, a division of Salem Five Bankcorp.

Chamber of Commerce 2012 Tree Lighting Committee Chair Elisa Scher (left) and Committee member Judy Sadacca, both of Hallmark Health System, stand before the Memory Tree display on the Stoneham Town Common. This year at the Tree Lighting people could add the names of their loved ones to the tree and remember them all through the season.

Melrose & Stoneham Multi-Chamber BAH at Doucet Remodeling & design, 11/15/2012

Tracy Egan of Northshore Magazine, Linsey Wyman of Minuteman Press of Malden and Randy Perillo of Know Our Town mingle at Doucet Remodeling & Design, November 15. In the foreground are 2 handmade landscape puzzles provided as door prizes by Linda Corapi of Gardens Galore in Stoneham.

Linda Corapi of Gardens Galore chats with Chris Willard of StonehamWeb in the kitchen showroom at Doucet Remodeling & Design, November 15.

From L-R: Joe Gresci of Erwin, Gresci, Krasco & Prue, Steve Rotondi of Rotondi Travel Service, and Richard Durgan of Durgan Travel.

Carolyn Lassiter of Excelsior Realty Group and Lisa Demoulias enjoy the networking in the kitchen showroom at Doucet Remodeling & Design, November 15.

From (l-R) Tracy Egan of Northshore Magazine, Joe Gresci of Erwin, Gresci, Krasco & Prue, Steve Rotondi of Rotondi Travel Service, Richard Durgan of Durgan Travel, and Galina Gutkin of Salem Savings Bank enjoy appetizers and conversation at the November 15 BAH at Doucet Remodeling & Design.

Cathy Doucet (far right) enjoys hosting the BAH with Melrose and Stoneham Chambers members, November 15 at Doucet Remodeling & Design.

Stoneham Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Newest Members to 2012-2013 Board of Directors

The Stoneham Chamber of Commerce welcomes its newest members to the 2012-2013 Board of Directors (from l-r): Chris Senna of C&S Capital Properties, Tracey Arsena of Redstone Chiropractic Healing Center, Marylou Hardy of Winchester Hospital, Maureen Canova of Stoneham Council on Aging, and Diane Bonanni of Diane Bonanni, DMD.

Chamber member Diane Bonanni, DMD affixes the bows to the garland on the gazebo in preparation for the 2012 Tree Lighting on the Common.

Mass Secretary of Labor Joanne Goldstein speaks to Chamber members

Mass Secretary of Labor & Workforce Development Joanne Goldstein shares information about new programs with small business owners and Chamber members of Melrose and Stoneham, October 25. Secretary Goldstein presented an excellent summary of current programs; Workforce Training Fund, Workforce Competitive Trust Fund, YouthWorks, and Veterans Boots to Business and new programs Work Share and English Works.

Chamber member Life Care Center of Stoneham's 15th Anniversary Celebration

Executive Director Samson Girmay and Admissions Director Joanne Waters stop for a snapshot in front of the festivities at Chamber of Commerce member Life Care Center of Stoneham's 15th Anniversary Celebration, September 8.

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