Natick Center Associates is an organization designed and determined to make Natick a lively, important and exciting location. Preserving the buildings, parks and memorials is of primary importance to Natick Center Associates. The group recruits new business, presents new ideas to enhance the art and culture aspect of the area and protects and keeps the common in good condition. The group continues to suggest, present and add new projects to attract people in and out of the area to Natick.
The Watertown Mall has several large and small retail stores within it, the main ones being Target and Best Buy. It also includes other small boutiques, such as a hair salon, nail salon, children's clothing store, tobacco shop, jewelry store, shoe store and several restaurants. Certainly the most visited place in the mall is the Registry of Motor Vehicles. The mall itself is clean and bright, with plenty of places to sit down.
The Salem Chamber of Commerce works with city businesses to support the downtown economy and promote business for the good of the entire community. The Chamber is the largest organization of its kind in the city. In addition to supporting local businesses in establishing a presence in the city, the Chamber offers networking events and sponsors cultural and civic events as well as other initiatives that foster Salem's growth and vibrance. The Chamber is directly involved in a number of other oranizations that support business and tourism in the city as well as in the region, including Destination Salem, Enterprise Center at Salem State University, Massachusetts Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, North of Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau, Salem Main Streets, Salem Parking Board and Salem Partnership.
For more information on how to become a member of the Salem Chamber of Commerce and a calendar of upcoming events and information on participating businesses, be sure to visit the Chamber of Commerce's Website.
The Franco-American Club is a nonprofit cultural community organization fully staffed by volunteers and run by a board of directors. Members receive access to the Franco Lounge, which includes a bar and a TV area. (Nonmembers can rent the club's banquet hall for corporate or personal events.) Outings such as bus trips, dinners and sports matches are also run through the club.
Millican-Mackenzie Post 273 offers support services to veterans and the surrounding community. The post hosts numerous events and community services including golf tournaments, charitable events and more. The hall also is available to rent for special occasions, parties, anniversaries and more. Call to schedule an event or check the main site for a schedule.
Led by president and CEO Barry Feingold, this active business organization covers 10 local towns and hosts at least one event a week. The chamber serves as a "unified voice" for the area's businesses, and represents its members through promotion and public policy initiatives. Based in Milford, the chamber also focuses on Bellingham, Franklin, Holliston, Hopedale, Hopkinton, Medway, Mendon, Millis and Upton.
The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod is a service to area artists, institutions and commercial enterprises interested in pooling resources for the greater benefit of the artistic community and it's audience.
The Arts Foundation website maintains a listing of art-focused events and classes including workshops and private instruction opportunities. Membership is open to local artists of any medium including musicians, visual artists, actors, directors, writers and museum curators.
NRT of Easton owns five conservation areas within Easton and has been an avid supporter of Easton's natural environment since 1967. Its headquarters are located on the Sheep Pasture in North Easton, which it owns and operates.
In addition to NRT's environmental work, the organization has devoted time to community event planning, such as a Harvest Fair held in October.
NRT's manager is Jennifer Cummings, and the organization can be contacted via email at [email protected].
