On Inauguration Day, the Chamber Director was invited by Mayor Christenson to co-host an MATV show interviewing City officials.
From left to right, Chamber Director Ted Coates, Mayor Christenson and Ward 5 City Councilor Barbara Murphy.
Inauguration Day-2012
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 While the restaurant owners would like the tax repealed, barring that, they requested consideration of mitigating action by the City.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
E.D.’s Corner……..Vote
E.D.’s Corner……..Vote
November is not only the time for political elections, it is also time for Chamber Board elections. One of the flyers in this Newsletter is a Ballot for the 2011 Board. Four of our sitting Board members are running for re-election, and the Nominations Committee has proposed two new members to fill out the Board. Patty Kelly of Housing Families has already served on two Board committees, and is a tireless worker. Lisa O’Loughlin of Intercity Home Care is a former member of the Medford Chamber Board of Directors, and has assisted me in planning for our 2011 Directory. I strongly recommend both of these candidates as well as our returning Board members.
While we are on the subject, I want to note that the Chamber’s charter calls for us to be nonpartisan. You will find a disclaimer on our website stating that we are not affiliated with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The U.S. Chamber’s decision to enter partisan politics departs from the traditional role of most chambers. While it is totally appropriate for chambers to advocate on issues impacting their members, Chambers do not take sides in a partisan manner.
This fall, the Chamber took a position on an issue before the City Council, the Local Meals Tax Option. Please seethe article in the November-December 2010 Newsletter for more information on this important issue.
Ted
