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	<title>The Webster Dudley Business Alliance</title>
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	<description>To build &#38; sustain a vibrant, dynamic local business community</description>
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		<title>Thank You For All Your Help on Earth Day!!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 14:47:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The WDBA would like to thank all the 175 volunteers who helped make our community cleaner. Nearly 2 tons of trash and over a half ton of recyclables was collected, plus 1200 lbs. of recycled electronics. We would also like to thank our sponsors: The Last Green Valley; Pratt Trucking; Pete's Tire &#38; Oil; Commerce [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[The WDBA would like to thank all the 175 volunteers who helped make our community cleaner. Nearly 2 tons of trash and over a half ton of recyclables was collected, plus 1200 lbs. of recycled electronics. We would also like to thank our sponsors: The Last Green Valley; Pratt Trucking; Pete's Tire &amp; Oil; Commerce Insurance, a division of MAPFRE; Webster Recreation Committee; MvP Electronic Recycling; Go Organic LLC; Price Chopper; Honeydew Donuts &amp; Party Planner.<br />
A special thank you to Officer Robert Ela &amp; Matt Gorski of Matt's Maintenance Service.<br />
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Please visit our <a title="http://thewdba.org/wordpress/local-social/" href="http://thewdba.org/wordpress/local-social/">Event Pics</a> Page for more pics from this event!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>VENDORS WANTED FOR 3RD ANNUAL SIDEWALK SALE IN DOWNTOWN WEBSTER</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 14:23:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Also looking for musicians &#38; other street performers. Download the form Vendors Wanted]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[Also looking for musicians &amp; other street performers.<br />
Download the form <a href="http://thewdba.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Vendors-Wanted.pdf">Vendors Wanted</a>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Annual Earth Day Clean Up April 27, 2013</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Apr 2013 14:54:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; Now seeking volunteers!! To download and print the flyer click here]]></description>
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Now seeking volunteers!! To download and print the flyer <a title="click here" href="http://thewdba.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Earth-Day-cleanup-flyer-2013.pdf" target="_blank">click here</a>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Business Networking Night April 17</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Apr 2013 14:50:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Free Business Networking Night at the former Stevens Linen Mill. See our Events Calender for more details....]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[Free Business Networking Night at the former Stevens Linen Mill.<br />
See our <a title="Events Calender" href="http://thewdba.org/wordpress/izevents/?izc-event-id=27">Events Calender</a> for more details....]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Chili Cook Off a great success at Isador&#8217;s Organics</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:21:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The official 2013 winners of the Chili Cook Off held at Isador's Organics in Oxford. Justin Paul Szóstakowski, owner of Isador's, Carolyn Latham of Oxford 2nd Place, Mike Morin of Oxford 1st Place, Heather Day of Worcester 3rd Place, Shereen Fahey of Commerce Bank in Webster, event sponsor. The Webster Dudley Business Alliance would like [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[The official 2013 winners of the Chili Cook Off held at Isador's Organics in Oxford. Justin Paul Szóstakowski, owner of Isador's, Carolyn Latham of Oxford 2nd Place, Mike Morin of Oxford 1st Place, Heather Day of Worcester 3rd Place, Shereen Fahey of Commerce Bank in Webster, event sponsor. The Webster Dudley Business Alliance would like to thank all who entered and came by to taste & judge the 18 entries. It was a tough job, but 100 people were up to the task. $670 was raised and will benefit the Hand Fruit Program, bringing fresh organic fruits to local elementary schools in Webster, Dudley & Oxford. Get your recipes ready for next year!!<br />
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		<title>5th Annual Webster Tree Lighting Event</title>
		<link>http://thewdba.org/wordpress/2012/10/30/4th-annual-webster-tree-lighting-event/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2012 01:43:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Webster Dudley Business Alliance would like to thank all of our sponsors and volunteers who helped make this year's tree lighting a great community event once again. Sponsors include: Gentex Optics Webster First Federal Credit Union Citadel Company Casey Storage Solutions Hometown Bank Standard Source WDO Chamber of Commerce We'd also like to thank: [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Webster Dudley Business Alliance would like to thank all of our sponsors and volunteers who helped make this year's tree lighting a great community event once again.<br />
Sponsors include:<br />
Gentex Optics<br />
Webster First Federal Credit Union<br />
Citadel Company<br />
Casey Storage Solutions<br />
Hometown Bank<br />
Standard Source<br />
WDO Chamber of Commerce<br />
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We'd also like to thank:<br />
Town of Webster officials & employees, especially James Chauvin<br />
Norbert Savard<br />
Webster Police & Fire Dept.<br />
Christopher Heights<br />
Tents for Rent<br />
The Party Planner<br />
Price Chopper<br />
DEBS Place<br />
Windham Pepsi Cola Bottling Company<br />
Smart Shopper<br />
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Please visit the <a href="http://thewdba.org/wordpress/local-social/">Local Social Page</a> to view pictures from the event ]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>&#8220;Jingle Mingle&#8221; FREE Networking Event rescheduled to Nov. 27</title>
		<link>http://thewdba.org/wordpress/2012/10/02/jinlge-mingle-free-networking-event-at-harrington-hospital/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Oct 2012 12:46:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA["Jingle Mingle" Networking Event hosted by Harrington Healthcare at Hubbard will take place on Tuesday, November 27 from 5:30-7:30 PM at Harrington Hospital, 340 Thompson Road, Webster Get in the holiday spirit with seasonal food, networking and fun! Free to local businesses and community members. RSVP to contact@thewdba.org]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA["Jingle Mingle" Networking Event hosted by Harrington Healthcare at Hubbard<br />
will take place on Tuesday, November 27 from 5:30-7:30 PM<br />
at Harrington Hospital, 340 Thompson Road, Webster<br />
Get in the holiday spirit with seasonal food, networking and fun!<br />
Free to local businesses and community members.<br />
RSVP to contact@thewdba.org]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WDBA to Host Annual Meeting and Elections</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Oct 2012 12:40:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It's that time of year again! The Webster Dudley Business Alliance will be holding their annual meeting &#38; elections and you're invited! Attendees will have a chance to network, hear about the past year's accomplishments of our group and upcoming plans. Members will also vote in the 2013 Executive Board and Board of Directors. Date: [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[It's that time of year again!<br />
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The Webster Dudley Business Alliance will be holding their annual meeting &amp; elections and you're invited! Attendees will have a chance to network, hear about the past year's accomplishments of our group and upcoming plans. Members will also vote in the 2013 Executive Board and Board of Directors.<br />
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Date: Tuesday, October 23, 2012<br />
Time: 6-8 PM<br />
Place: Point Breeze Restaurant, Webster<br />
Chowder, fritters &amp; cider will be served<br />
Cost: $10/WDBA member, $15/non-member<br />
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The WDBA Executive Board consists of (4) Executive Officers and (3 plus 1 alternate) Board Directors. If you are interested in nominating yourself or another business associate for a Board position please email contact@thewdba.org.<br />
Officers up for election this year are President and Secretary (2 year terms) as well as 4 Board Director positions (1 year terms). All nominees must be WDBA members in good standing.<br />
Responsibilities of the Board include attending monthly meetings and working to support the group's mission of promoting and assisting local business members through communication, networking, education and community involvement.<br />
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All local business owners and managers as well as local non-profit groups are invited to become regular WDBA members for an annual fee of $50.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Summer Softball Game &amp; BBQ set for Aug. 26!!</title>
		<link>http://thewdba.org/wordpress/2012/07/19/we-need-your-input-for-the-summer-softball-game/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2012 11:56:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Webster Dudley Business Alliance is planning a Summer softball game &#038; BBQ at the Memorial Athletic Field on Ray Street in Webster and you're invited! Feel free to bring family &#038; friends. Sunday, August 26 from 3-6 p.m. Cost is $12 per person and includes grilled hot dogs, hamburgers, corn on the cob, pickles, [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Webster Dudley Business Alliance is planning a Summer softball game & BBQ at the Memorial Athletic Field on Ray Street in Webster and you're invited! Feel free to bring family & friends.<br />
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Sunday, August 26 from 3-6 p.m.<br />
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Cost is $12 per person and includes grilled hot dogs, hamburgers, corn on the cob, pickles, chips and watermelon provided by Mack's Catering.<br />
If you have bats and gloves bring those to participate or just come cheer the teams on!<br />
RSVP by August 20 to 508-949-6232 or contact@thewdba.org<br />
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		<title>Sign up for 2012-2013 &#8220;Support Your Local Businesses&#8221; Directory</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2012 11:54:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recently the WDBA was awarded a $500 Shop Local grant to help create a "Support Your Local Businesses" Directory to be distributed at town halls, libraries, realtors, banks and other local businesses. An online version will also be posted on the WDBA website. Students at Bartlett High School will be assisting in the layout and [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[Recently the WDBA was awarded a $500 Shop Local grant to help create a "Support Your Local Businesses" Directory to be distributed at town halls, libraries, realtors, banks and other local businesses. An online version will also be posted on the WDBA website. Students at Bartlett High School will be assisting in the layout and design gaining real world experience using their new digital media lab, so this truly is a community project.<br />
You are invited to participate by filling out the form below. Feel free to invite other local businesses you know who may be interested. There are several options including a FREE basic listing for WDBA members, display ad or coupon. You should also include any graphics or logos along with your information. Need a new logo? Let us know and the students will be happy to work with you and give you their creative ideas.<br />
The directories will be distributed in early October, just in time for the holiday shopping season. In addition to businesses we will also include listings for local non-profit organizations.<br />
Deadline to send in your information and payment is August 25.<br />
Get the form <a href="http://thewdba.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/local-business-directory-sign-up-2012-13-revised.pdf">local business directory sign up 2012-13 </a>]]></content:encoded>
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