Member Insight: Why is having a quality website for your business important?
Jan 25, 2021
We’ve asked our members to share their insights and expertise. The following was written by Bill Trevor of Web Smart Advisor, a Lakes Region Digital Marketing Agency. While there are many, many ways for your business to be found (word of mouth, radio, tv,...Upcoming Events
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december 2022
03dec(dec 3)11:00 am04(dec 4)2:00 pmFestival of Trees & Gingerbread House Decorating Contest
Event Details
The ABA Presents the 4th Annual Alton Festival of Trees & Gingerbread House Decorating Contest from December 3-4th at the Gilman Museum!
Event Details
The ABA Presents the 4th Annual Alton Festival of Trees & Gingerbread House Decorating Contest from December 3-4th
at the Gilman Museum!
at the Gilman Museum!
The event hours are:Saturday, December 3rd from 11 am – 8 pm and Sunday 11 am – 2 pm!
� This is for local businesses, organizations & residents who want to get creative with promoting your business and organization in ways you normally couldn’t. Get creative with using items that you sell, themed trees, toys or items that represent your business/organization. This is a fun way to display what your business/organization does and display your community pride! The trees will be raffled off for $1 a ticket. ��
A display table will be provided for the GINGERBREAD HOUSES and voting categories are youth & adult. 
This is for local businesses, organizations & residents who want to get creative with promoting your business and organization in ways you normally couldn’t. Get creative with using items that you sell, themed trees, toys or items that represent your business/organization. This is a fun way to display what your business/organization does and display your community pride! The trees will be raffled off for $1 a ticket. �� A display table will be provided for the GINGERBREAD HOUSES and voting categories are youth & adult. Here’s how it works:
Participating businesses/organizations/residents will REGISTER and “donate” a tree, decked out with all the trimmings of their choosing! Participants will set up their tree or wreath at the museum.
To REGISTER, please complete our easy online form, https://forms.office.com/r/Hkbh1K4PJM
Deadline to register is 11/30/22!
Entry to this event is FREE, but attendees have the option to purchase raffle tickets (for $1 each) for a chance to win their favorite tree(s) or wreath(s). Proceeds from the raffle will benefit the Alton Community Services/Mrs. Santa Fund. At the end of the event, each of the trees will be given to the raffle winners. Tree winners are announced on 12/4 and will be picked up that night or by 12/5.
We’ll also ask our community to vote for a “Community Favorite” tree.
At the end of the event, our participating businesses will have made the season brighter, and supported a great local cause.
This event also includes refreshments, music, a raffle and more… This event is FREE to attend and open to the public. Stay up-to-date by following our Facebook event page or visit our website altonbusinessassociation.com
Time
3 (Saturday) 11:00 am - 4 (Sunday) 2:00 pm
Location
Gilman Museum
123 Main Street, Alton NH 03809
Organizer
Alton Business Association
For additional information, please email the ABA at info@altonbusinessassociation.cominfo@altonbusinessassociation.com PO Box 1641 Alton, NH 03809
03dec5:00 pm7:00 pmTown of Alton -Light Up Night (Tree Lighting)
Event Details
The Town of Alton “Light Up Night” is presented by the Alton Parks & Recreation Department and the town tree lighting is sponsored by the Alton Business Association. Saturday, December 3rd
Event Details
The Town of Alton “Light Up Night” is presented by the Alton Parks & Recreation Department and the town tree lighting is sponsored by the Alton Business Association.
Saturday, December 3rd at Village Center. The tree lighting will take place at the Alton Town Hall tree. There will be hayrides, kids’ crafts, and Santa will be inside for pictures.
Stay tuned to the Parks & Rec Facebook Page for more information and times.
Time
(Saturday) 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
03dec5:00 pm8:00 pmAlton's Mainstreet Merriment
Event Details
Making your list and checking it twice? Explore Alton’s Main Street businesses during Light Up Night! Get a jump on your holiday shopping and be
Event Details
Making your list and checking it twice? Explore Alton’s Main Street businesses during Light Up Night! Get a jump on your holiday shopping and be a part of all of the merriment on Main Street! Support local businesses! This event is sponsored by ABA Member, Catchpenny, and the ABA!
Time
(Saturday) 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Alton Village
Organizer
Alton Business Association
For additional information, please email the ABA at info@altonbusinessassociation.cominfo@altonbusinessassociation.com PO Box 1641 Alton, NH 03809
08dec5:30 pm7:30 pmABA Holiday "Meet & Mingle-Jingle"
Event Details
Please come relax and celebrate the season with fellow ABA Members at our “Holiday Meet & Mingle-Jingle”! It’s been
Event Details
Please come relax and celebrate the season with fellow ABA Members at our “Holiday Meet & Mingle-Jingle”!
It’s been an amazing year of business networking, outreach, success and community connection through our hosted events! Treat yourself to some social time over a delicious meal!
Foster’s Tavern has generously offered to host us! Guests can order off the menu or just swing by for a drink and/or appetizer. 
We have RESERVED a portion of the restaurant so PLEASE RSVP, so we have an estimated guest count for space.
Members + Guests are Welcome!!
Be sure to bring along your business cards or brochures!!
Time
(Thursday) 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location
Foster's Tavern
403 Main Street
Organizer
Alton Business Association
For additional information, please email the ABA at info@altonbusinessassociation.cominfo@altonbusinessassociation.com PO Box 1641 Alton, NH 03809
Support Our Mission
The ABA is a non-profit local association that is comprised of business members from Alton and surrounding town communities. Our MISSION is to promote the commercial interests and welfare of the Alton community. We gladly accept and appreciate DONATIONS at any time to support the numerous events, fundraisers and donations to charities our association provides!
