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Winter Carnival 2021!
Alton Winter Carnival Due to Covid-19 safety precautions, we will not be able to host this large-scale fundraising event in the form that we typically do. With that said, we are still committed to bringing some WINTER FUN to our community!! We’ll be offering smaller (safer) sponsored events featuring an Ice Sculpture...
December News From The ABA
December News We hope everyone LOVED the ABA Member gift this year! Pictured is the official "ABA 2020 Member Ornament" designed by Aimee Terravechia, Owner of Catchpenny & ABA Media Director! (Photo: Courtesy of Bella Winni Salon) A few words from our ABA Chair, Christy Painchaud Well I think it's pretty fair to say...

Monthly Member Highlight: Gifts of Grace Jewelry Shoppe
Every month we sit down with one of our amazing ABA members to get to know them a little better! For December, we sat down with Grace from Gifts of Grace Jewelry Shoppe. We ask each member the same questions, providing an opportunity for our members to highlight the important work that they do in our communities. If...

Monthly Member Highlight: Elisabeth’s Hangar
Every month we sit down with one of our amazing ABA members to get to know them a little better! For November, we sat down with Elisabeth from Elisabeth's Hangar. We ask each member the same questions, providing an opportunity for our members to highlight the important work that they do in our communities. If you're an...

Monthly Member Highlight: Joyful Footsteps Preschool
Every month we sit down with one of our amazing ABA members to get to know them a little better! For July, we sat down with Aimee Terravechia from Joyful Footsteps Preschool. We ask each member the same questions, providing an opportunity for our members to highlight the important work that they do in our communities. If...

Monthly Member Highlight: Catchpenny Creative
Every month we sit down with one of our amazing ABA members to get to know them a little better! For July, we sat down with Aimee Terravechia from Catchpenny Creative. We ask each member the same questions, providing an opportunity for our members to highlight the important work that they do in our communities. If you're...

The ABA Welcomes New Members!
The Alton Business Association would like to welcome several new members! The Alton Bay General Store is selling generally everything! Historic building in the Bay, coffee bar, bagels and pastries, all convenience store items, in an updated fun environment with Stillwells Ice Cream and Beach Pizza. They are truly a one...

Father’s Day Gift Guide
Looking for the perfect Father's Day gift? Luckily for you, ABA Members have a ton of products and services to choose from to make shopping for Dad a breeze! Check out this full list of ABA Members who can come to your rescue! Pick up Dad's favorite beer at the Alton Circle Grocery. They have an ample selection of...

Monthly Member Highlight: Marble Perfect
Every month we sit down with one of our amazing ABA members to get to know them a little better! For June, we sat down with Marci De Melis from Marble Perfect, LLC. We ask each member the same questions, providing an opportunity for our members to highlight the important work that they do in our communities. If you're an...

To Honor the Fallen
Normally we'd be commemorating memorial day with our communities today. When the ABA heard that this wouldn't happen this year, we asked our community to help us commemorate by sharing stories, photos, and messages. Thank you to those who made this video possible! We owe a debt to our fallen soldiers that we can never...