Saturday, November 26, 2011
Wakefield's got quite a few hot spots to shop on Small Business Saturday. Which is your favorite?
Everyone knows about Black Friday and the type of big box shopping that's associated with it. By now, most people have also heard of Cyber Monday, which is the day when you park yourself at your computer and scour the Internet for the best deals of the year on holiday gifts. And then there's the Saturday after Thanksgiving, which has been coined Small Business Saturday, a day dedicated to buying holiday gifts at your locally owned shops, retailers and boutiques. The town of Wakefield has a lot of options, from antiques at Wakefield Un-Common, to clothing at Rada Boutique, J'adore, to beer and wine at Greenwood Wine and Spirits or Caporale's Liquors, to pet boutiqes like Gone to the Dogs and beauty boutiques like the Avon Beauty Center. So…
Friday, November 25, 2011
Get the most for your money while shopping smartly this holiday.
It’s time to start planning your Black Friday, that special day after Thanksgiving when retailers gear up to offer their best. But the Better Business Bureau (BBB) cautions Massachusetts residents that all deals are not created equal, and the fine print is often the most important thing. Before you head out the door for a block buster and get caught up in the frenzy, the BBB offers the following tip sheet to help you save time and money. Tip 1 – Know before You Go. Many retailers will release their Black Friday deals online, in social media and other publications. Research where the sales are and make a list of your gift priorities to compare prices and plan your day of deals. Since many advertisements will begin before the actual sale, …
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Greenwood Wine and Spirits is having a Thanksgiving wine tasting for Wednesday, Nov. 23 at 3 p.m.
Come on down to Greenwood Wine and Spirits for their annual Thanksgiving Wine Tasting at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 23. Greenwood Wine and Spirits is a high-end liquor store that will be serving unqiue reds and whites, and specially crafted beers to go along with your holiday fair. Aside from the drinks, expect to try a piece of their specialty foods including cheeses, pate and crackers. The store will also be showing off their custom gift baskets and chocolates. Check out this video featuring owner Cyndi Green talking about different holiday wine pairings.
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Friday, November 18, 2011
U.S. Senator Scott Brown spoke to local business owners at the Wakefield Chamber of Commerce meeting in Stoneham on Friday about the best way to get the economy - and the job market - back on track.
If business in America is a party, the U.S. government is a wet blanket. Or so said U.S. Senator Scott Brown (R-Mass.) to members of the Wakefield Chamber of Commerce on Friday in Stoneham. Sen. Brown said that too much regulation, too many taxes, and too much government is standing in the way of the country's economic recovery, and the only answer to the country's economic woes is to stimulate the private sector to start putting people back to work. "The most surprising thing I found when I got to Washington was how little amount of time they spend on creating jobs, and creating an environment to create jobs," said Sen. Brown. "They believe spending more money and growing the size of government is the answer. I believe that you should …
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
A helpful forum for small business owners, a forensic science roadshow, a Wakefield resident appeared on Jeopardy! and more things to know today.
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Wednesday, September 28, 2011
1. Clouds, then sun - and that's all you need to know to plan for today's weather. It may start out foggy and a bit cloudy, but it will warm up with sunshine later in the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. High temps today will be around 69 degrees. 2. Today in Wakefield sports - Boys varsity golf plays Winthrop at 3:30 p.m. @ Winthrop, and boys varsity soccer plays Reading at 3:45 p.m. at home. 3. Attention small business owners - If you act quickly this morning, you can get in on a small business forum hosted by Sen. Katherine Clark and the Wakefield Chamber of Commerce today at 7:30 a.m. at the Americal Civic Center. Rep. Paul Broduer and Rep. Donald Wong will also be in attendance. 4. Today at the Beebe Library - …
Today at 7:30 a.m. at the Americal Civic Center.
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Wednesday, September 28, 2011
[The following was submitted by Sen. Katherine Clark's Office.] Senator Katherine Clark will host a forum focused on financing programs available to businesses through state programs. The forum, being held with the Wakefield Chamber of Commerce, will highlight financing opportunities for small businesses through initiatives such as bridge loans. Representatives Paul Brodeur (D-Melrose) and Donald Wong (R-Saugus) will join the forum featuring financial services and loan fund expert Charles Grigsby, President of the Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation (MGCC). MGCC is an enterprise started by Governor Deval Patrick and aims to promote job growth and long-economic recovery. The forum is the third in Senator Clark’s small business …
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annie
7:39 am on Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Love, love, love ZuZu's Cafe & Catering on Main Street. The food is delicious and great for a takeout or eating on the outdoor patio. The owners are incredibly nice, hard-working people. This is my family's favorite restaurant in Wakefield! more ›