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ABOUT THE WBA |
 The Woburn Business Association (WBA) is a membership organization consisting of companies located in Woburn, Massachusetts. Memberships are also available to those firms who are situated elsewhere, but do business in Woburn.
The purpose of the Woburn Business Association is to promote and protect Business Interests in the City of Woburn and provide Networking Services for the Business Community.
GOALS:
CITY ENHANCEMENT
To Work with City Officials for the betterment of Woburn business areas, roads and highways for the benefit of the business and residential communities.
NETWORKING SYSTEM
To assist our membership with their efforts to further broaden their business horizons.
IMAGE
To improve the image of “Business” in the community by developing an awareness of residential and social concerns.
To publicize the benefits of business to the City of Woburn.
ACCESSIBILITY
To be accessible to new member companies who may need assistance in their transition to our local community.
SERVICES:
COMMUNICATION
To keep our membership informed of issues vital to the business community through the medium of our monthly newsletters, special notices and our website.
WBA MEMBER/RESOURCE GUIDE
The Woburn Business Association publishes a Member/Resource Guide on an annual basis that is sent to each member free of charge. It includes member listings with contact names and services listings. Members are also given an opportunity to advertise in the Guide. The WBA encourages members to utilize the services of fellow members through the convenience of this publication.
COMPANY OF THE MONTH FEATURE
Each month, the name of a member company is drawn at random to insert a flyer in the WBA Mailing Package.
WBA SPONSORSHIP: WOBURN “COMMUNITY CONNECTION” TELEPHONE DIRECTORY
WBA members are listed free of charge in bold print in white-page section of the telephone directory.
HEALTH INSURANCE
The WBA extends to members with up to 49 employees the opportunity to take advantage of affordable Group Health Insurance through United Federation of Small Businesses. Interested members should contact the WBA.
 PROGRAMS
Except during July and August, BREAKFAST MEETINGS, with guest speakers, are help on a regular basis to afford the General Membership an opportunity to become involved in their organization and meet with fellow members. The WBA invites speakers who will be of most interest to our membership, generally people in the public spotlight, city and state officials and businesspersons…people who are in a position to keep the business community informed on important current issues and events.
The WBA ANNUAL MEETING, which includes the Board of Directors Installation of Officers, is held in the fall of each year. This event usually takes place during a breakfast or a luncheon and is highlighted by the presence of a major speaker or celebrity.
NETWORKING GATHERINGS take place frequently, “after hours”, for the convenience of our members and their guest, to allow them to conduct business and socialize in a relaxed atmosphere. Networking Gatherings are held at our member hotels, restaurants, and companies who have the space, at their request. A brief portion of each network gathering is devoted to a short presentation delivered by a WBA Company representative. This practice gives one of our members a chance to explain his or her product or service to those assembled. The name of the company chosen is picked at random prior to the event. Non members are welcome to attend our gatherings and all are encouraged to bring business cards and brochures for our display table. Networking Gatherings are free of charge.
PUBLIC FORUMS AND DEBATES take place at election time to provide the voting public with the opportunity to learn where local and state candidates stand on vital issues of concern. Arranged by the WBA Business/Government Relations Committee, these events are an important source of information to the business community and the public at large.
Annual Dues are the major source of income for the WBA a non-profit organization and are utilized for in office expenses and WBA communication through mailings, meetings, etc.
Any time that you can spare will ensure that your Voice is heard. Your expertise can assist us in making our community a better place in which to work and live.
Together We Can Make A Difference For All
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