GBA Newsletter - August 2024

The dog days of summer are running out...

Thank You to our Newest Sponsor!

Hampton Inn & Suites ~ GBA Underwriter

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Thank you to our Renewing Sponsors!

Greenfield Cooperative Bank ~ GBA Sustainer

Greenfield Savings Bank * Freedom Credit Union ~ GBA Underwriters

The Window Decals are in and we'll be bringing one to YOU!

The City of Greenfield and the GBA are working together to centralize business location and event information, to make it easy to find out what's happening ALL OVER Greenfield! Adding your business listing to VisitGreenfieldMA.com and posting your events there will automatically populate our Social Media channels and the kiosk on the Greenfield Common, making it easier for people to find you - whether they're visiting from away or live right around the corner.

Email Christian in the Office of Economic Development to list your business today!

Post Your Event Here

Join your fellow business owners and operators for conversations about specific business neighborhoods, impactful developments in the city, and sector-specific needs. As the GBA aims to expand our impact, your voice is a crucial part of our ability to work on your behalf - sharing crucial information, advocating for projects and improvements that benefit your business, and continuing to build out a network of partner organizations and services that support your success.

In August we will meet to talk about the Deerfield/Mill/River Street corridor - including how it can be improved as a gateway to Greenfield, the walkability from downtown, the connection to the fairgrounds, and more.

In September, we return downtown to hear from Chief Dodge and Community Liaison Maria Burge about the reopening of the downtown Greenfield PD substation, and the vision for how it can benefit the city as a whole - beginning with the downtown landscape.

And in October, we will meet at Four Phantoms to celebrate Co-op month and talk about the robust business corridor on and around Wells Street. Come for the conversation and stay after for Four Phantoms Trivia Night.

You do not need to have a business in the particular corridor to attend - come join the conversation!

Consider Coordinating...

From August 30th - October 4th the Garden Cinema is hosting an exclusive Stephen King Film Festival!

Showing 25 of King's classics - there is no end to thematic tie-ins for your business to explore. From bright red "Carrie" cocktails to a Cujo special at the Puppy Parlor, don't "Mangle(r)" this chance to have some fun. Whether you have an employee who will take this and run with it, or you're a Stephen King fan yourself - this is a clear opportunity to avoid the all work and no play life.

Email The Garden Cinema team to let them know what your business is up to and they will share it with their 8k+ Social Media followers!

Film Festival Lineup: It, It Chapter Two, Firestarter, Secret Window, Creepshow, Christine, Pet Semetary, Cujo, The Mangler, Hearts in Atlantis, The Shining, Doctor Sleep, A Return to Salem's Lot, Apt Pupil, Misery, Dolores Claiborne, Cat's Eye, Carrie, Dreamcatcher, The Dark Tower, Stand By Me, Needful Things, Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, Maximum Overdrive

Sponsored by Development Associates, Cohn & Company Real Estate, Mass Cultural Council

Big Welcome to our New Members!

Bennett & Sons * Conte Office Interiors * DCM Deerfield Cabinets & Millwork * Pioneer Valley Cleaners

Shout-Out to our Renewing Members!

Ames Electrical Consulting * Artisan Beverage Cooperative * City of Greenfield * Cohn & Company Real Estate Agency * Community Action Pioneer Valley * CopyCat * Daniel Piasecki REALTOR® * Franklin First Federal Credit Union * Greenfield Community Television * LAVA Center * Olive Street Development * Outer Limits Cycle and Ski * Roundabout Books * Ruggeri Real Estate * Stone Soup Cafe * Tapestry Health * Terrazza * The Greenfield Recorder * Trouble Mandeson

Join Us On The Radio!

If you haven't taken advantage of this Membership perk, you're missing out! Come on "Bear Country in the Morning" with Kevin and Hannah, and talk about your business. Whether you have an event coming up, a special announcement, or just want to get your business name out there more - the Bear County listeners would love to hear it. We can record around your schedule and the spot will air on a Tuesday morning. Listen to previous spots HERE!

Register For Your Spot Here!

Vintage Days 2024 is happening October 11-13

Interested in hosting something fun at your business? Let us know!

Email Hannah for a registration form to get on the Vintage Days Map

Join & Renew

  • Benefit from B2B & Member Discounts
  • Drive Healthy, Sustainable Economic Development
  • Access Consulting & Marketing Services
  • Connect at Monthly Networking Events
  • Leverage our Member Mailing List
  • Join us on our Weekly Radio Show
  • Make Your Voice Heard at the City Level ...and Beyond

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Happy August and Thanks for reading!

Hannah C. Rechtschaffen, Director

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