2010August 18, Wednesday, WBA at Russell's Farmer's Market... need volunteers (see below) WBA Summer Social Hour!Join us on Tuesday, August 17th at the Dudley Chateau for drinks and other refreshments. Here’s your chance to mix and mingle with other WBA members and friends before the Fall begins! It is not a formal event, so it is open to both members and non-members. This is a chance to invite prospective members or even bring your spouse! Why come?
The Chateau will be providing some appetizers for us and you can always order something else, even stay for dinner. Date/Time: Tuesday, August 17th, 4:30-7:30 PM August Farmers Market Russell’s Summer Farmers Market The WBA has a table at Russell’s for two reasons: To promote the WBA itself and to promote YOUR business. Shoppers at farmers’ markets are more conscientious than the average consumer about buying local and supporting area producers. So this is an audience that is inclined to use a local business already. But unless they know about you they can’t buy from you or rely on you for services. There are plenty of non-local businesses that infiltrate local markets via the internet or yellow pages and with their high profile it is hard to get a consumer’s attention. These outside businesses are NOT going to be at the farmer’s market – but you will! And shoppers are not looking for services while they are at the market, so their guard is down, so to speak, and you can more easily engage them in conversation and make a positive impression. SIGN UP - SIGN UP - SIGN UP: We need at least 10 members to represent the WBA – two people covering each of the five hours. Bring along a small chotchke with your logo, some handouts of promotional materials, develop a coupon for a modest complimentary service, maybe a small sign. This is a chance to see how something new might appeal to consumers in a low-risk setting. And besides, sitting under an awning – perhaps nibbling on fresh organic berries or some fresh bread – while also having a pleasant conversation with a fellow WBA member is not a bad way to spend a little time on a summer day! Then buy some vegetables for dinner on your way out! This is a great, easy way to become involved with the WBA and meet a couple of other members in a low key way. It is also a chance to reach out to the community in a different way. Feel free to sign up for an hour with another specific WBA member. Many of those who sign up first are often able to adjust their scheduled time if it means someone new can have a chance to be there. If you cannot make it next week feel free to reserve a spot now for August 18, September 15, or October 13. To sign up, email Lisa Shapiro at lshapiro@help4computers.com or call (508-380-4666).
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