Mayoral Candidates Meet with MROA.

October 6, 2011

PRESS RELEASE:

Mayoral Candidates Meet with MROA.

Both candidates running for Mayor of Malden met with members of the Malden Restaurant Owner/Operators Association (MROA) on Wednesday. Councilors Deborah Fallon and Gary Christensen each spent 45 minutes hearing the concerns of Malden Restaurant owners. One of the main topics of discussion was last year’s passage of the local meals tax, both how it was passed and how the proceeds will be used. While the restaurant owners would like the tax repealed, barring that, they requested consideration of mitigating action by the City. Some ideas raised were review and simplification of signage ordinances, relaxation of the City’s 12:45 am closing restriction, and using some of the tax proceeds to advertise Malden as a dining destination.

All the restaurant owners participating were very pleased with the meetings. “We really appreciate the candidates demonstrating such strong interest in our industry” said Joe Crowley of Pisa Pizza, the President of the MROA. The restaurant owners are looking forward to working with the next Mayor.

The Chamber of Commerce is the temporary contact for the MROA. For further information contact the Chamber at 781-322-4500 or email: info@maldenchamber.org

Gary Christenson with MROA Members

 

Deb Fallon with MROA Members

 

 

Business Leaders Meet the Candidates for City Council

9/22/2011

At the Chamber of Commerce’s first ever “Meet the Candidates” forum, the business community got a chance to hear from the Candidates for City Council last month.  Equally important, the Candidates got a chance to listen to the concerns of business leaders.

Candidates were all seated at tables in the hall at the Irish American Club where they shared breakfast and ideas.  The program allowed each candidate two minutes to introduce themselves and to answer the question: “What is the role of the City in promoting business in Malden?”  There was much talk about taxes, especially the Local Meals Tax enacted last year by the City of Malden.  Several of the Candidates praised the Malden Restaurant Owner/Operators Association [MROA] for promoting Malden as a dining destination.  Many noted their own backgrounds in the business world.

Photo courtesy of Malden Access TV.  Check their listings to see the full event video.

Ward 5 Councillor Barbara Murphy Addresses Attendees @ Meet The Candidates Breakfast 9/2011

Malden Chamber of Commerce • 200 Pleasant St. • Malden, MA 02148 • (781) 322-4500 • info@maldenchamber.org