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Monthly Member Highlight: Baked, Brewed & Organically Moo’ed
Every month we sit down with one of our amazing ABA members to get to know them a little better! For April, we spoke with Curtiss Stafford from Alton Circle Grocery. 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...
May News from the ABA
Well our rumbling season has begun!! And by that I mean the motorcycles and boat engines are roaring! It's so encouraging to see that our lives are finally getting back to "normal" and that all the small businesses are starting to THRIVE again and not just SURVIVE! Be sure to continue to support our LOCAL small...
April News from the ABA
April News A few words from our ABA Chair, Christy Painchaud Ok Altonians... Spring has officially arrived and many of our seasonal businesses are reopening their doors and many of our year-round businesses are transitioning to their Spring and Summer hours. Soooo PLEASE remember to SHOP AND SUPPORT LOCAL before driving...
March News from the ABA
March News A few words from our ABA Chair, Christy Painchaud Well (I think) SPRING has SPRUNG Altonians! After all the rain this weekend those greens will be popping up soon (if you haven't see them already)! As we shift seasons I feel so many of us are eager to get out and about more, especially if some have been...
February News from the ABA
February News A few words from our ABA Chair, Christy Painchaud Well Winter has finally arrived in NH and I don't know about you guys, but I'm embracing all the snowy fun this season brings! Last weekend we wrapped up our largest annual fundraiser event of the year, the ABA Alton Winter Carnival. While this event was so...
Member Highlight: Alton Circle Grocery
Every month we sit down with one of our amazing ABA members to get to know them a little better! For April, we spoke with Curtiss Stafford from Alton Circle Grocery. 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...
Member Insight: Why should Small, Local Businesses invest in Digital Marketing?
This month our member, Catchpenny Creative, offered some great advice on the importance of digital marketing for small businesses. There seems to be an assumption that digital marketing does little to nothing for local businesses, but that simply ISN'T TRUE. Digital marketing is an essential tool for small and local...
Monthly Member Highlight: Northeast Security
Every month we sit down with one of our amazing ABA members to get to know them a little better! For January, we sat down with Craig Stevenson from Northeast Security Agency. 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...
January News from the ABA
January News A few words from our ABA Chair, Christy Painchaud Well it's still not too late to say Happy New Year, right?! I hope everyone is peacefully settling in their new groove for 2021! As we embark on the new year, we tend to reflect on the past year and maybe look at ways we could improve or expand in the...
Member Insight: Why is having a quality website for your business important?
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, print, flyers, etc) there is one thing that will most likely...
