Michael Abend, President; Betsy Willard and Lisa Shapiro, Vice Presidents
The Wayland Business Association (WBA) elected several new officers and a new Executive Board for its coming business year that begins July 1.
Elected for two-year terms are: Michael Abend of Extended Family of Wayland, President; Betsy Willard of Sunrise Assisted Living of Wayland, Vice President; and Lisa Shapiro of Computer Care Associates, Vice President. Jerry Boos of Boos & Chan, and Judy Huber of Senior Evolution continue as treasurer and secretary, respectively.
New members of the Executive Board include: Scott Gaddis of LPL Financial; Eric Stutman of One2One Bodyscapes; Alexis Avila of Prepped and Polished; and Ken Phillips of the Dudley Chateau. Returning board members include: John Carmody of Carmody Remodeling; Bob Baker of Wayland Kitchens; Charlotte Russell of Russell’s Garden Center; and Patricia MacNeil of Village Bank.
Dave D’Orlando and Susan Collins finished their terms as co-presidents. D’Orlando will be serving ex officio to the board.
Along with monthly events (including dinners and networking gatherings) the organization provides business to business support and creates a community for small business owners to work together to be successful. To find out more about the organization visit www.waylandbusinessassociation.org where you can review a member directory, print out on-line discount coupons, and learn about membership.
Membership in the organization is open to anyone interested in the local business community whether or not they actually own or operate a business in the town.
The Wayland Business Association has served businesses in town for more than 30 years and currently has membership of approximately 100 businesses most of which are located within Wayland.
The two primary goals of the association are promoting a healthy business environment, and to support community initiatives by non-profit and charitable organizations. Some of these groups include the Council on Aging, Dudley Pond Association, Wayland Town Pool, the business students of Wayland High School, and Wayland Cleans Up! These are in addition to annual scholarships for deserving WHS students.
Many member businesses regularly sponsor or underwrite sports and cultural events for Wayland’s youth, cultural and non-profit groups so please take every opportunity to support your local businesses by visiting the site and buying locally!
For more information email info@waylandbusinessassociation.org or call any of the officers shown on the Web site: www.waylandbusinessassociation.org.
