The Webster Dudley Business Alliance

FREE Networking Night May 23

WDBA — Tue, 08 May 2012 19:30:52 +0000

Want to increase business? Join us for a FREE Networking Night! All local business owners welcome
Wednesday, May 23 from 6-7:30 p.m.Point Breeze Restaurant in Webster
Hosted by Barbara Zurawski of Herlihy InsuranceLight appetizers will be served including:
Coconut Chicken, Stuffed Mushrooms, Vegetable Crudite, Cheese & Crackers and Fresh Fruits, Water with lemon, coffee and tea
Be prepared to give a 1-minute commercial about your business
RSVP to contact@thewdba.org

2nd Annual Sidewalk Sale June 23

WDBA — Fri, 04 May 2012 13:38:07 +0000

The Webster Dudley Business Alliance is planning our 2nd Annual Sidewalk Sale Event in downtown Webster on Saturday, June 23 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. You are invited to join us again for a day of family fun and shopping locally. Other activities will include a Civil War Reenactment group, French River Park family fun, food & more! Just fill out and send in this VENDOR FORM with your check to reserve your space. Vendors should bring their own tables or other setup as needed and will be assigned locations on a first come first served basis. Feel free to spread the word to anyone else who may be interested.

Download the form Vendors Wanted

Earth Day Clean Up Thank You!!

WDBA — Fri, 04 May 2012 13:27:48 +0000

Many thanks to all the volunteers who came out in full force for the Earth Day Cleanup. Well over 200 people of all ages collected over 3 tons of trash, with more than 20% being recycled! Your hard work has made a difference in making our community a little bit brighter. Thanks also to The French River Connection and Dudley Conservation Land Trust for their support.
Special thanks to our sponsors: Pratt Trucking, Gentex Optics, The Last Green Valley, Pete's Tire & Oil, Honey Dew and Dunkin' Donuts who made this event possible with their generous donations.

Please see our Local Social page for more pictures!

Webster/ Dudley Earth Day Clean Up April 28-29 Needs Volunteers!

WDBA — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:55:20 +0000

The WDBA, French River Connection and Dudley Conservation Land Trust are planning a town wide Earth Day Cleanup in Webster & Dudley on Saturday, April 28 & Sunday, April 29 and are looking for volunteers! We have scouted out areas that need to be cleaned up and need your group, school, family & friends to join in to help keep our community and natural resources beautiful. Bags & gloves will be provided. All ages are welcome. We are also looking for local businesses to help sponsor the event. Call 508-949-6232 or email contact@thewdba.org to sign up or for more information.

Chili Chowdown offers 9 different Chilis

WDBA — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 03:17:06 +0000

The Webster Dudley Business Alliance co-sponsored a Chili Chowdown on February 12 at Isador's Organics located on 261 Main Street in Oxford, MA. There were 9 entries including vegetarian, turkey, beef & bean and even a curry entry at varying levels of spiciness. Over 40 guests attended and everyone got their fill and voted as to who they thought was best. All proceeds will go to the Hand Fruit Program which brings fresh, organic fruit to local schools. Hope to see you at next year's Chili Chowdown! See our Local Social Page for more pictures from this event.

Save the Date! Feb.12 Local businesses host Chili Cookoff to benefit local school lunch program

WDBA — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:06:22 +0000

On Sunday, February 12 from 1-4 p.m. Isador's Organics, located at 261 Main Street in Oxford, MA will host a Chili Cookoff in conjunction with The Webster Dudley Business Alliance to benefit the Hand Fruit Program which brings organic fruit to local schools that might not otherwise be able to afford it. Individuals and restaurants are invited to bring their pre-made entry in any category of chili including spicy, mild, vegetarian, white, etc. and can sign up by calling 508-987-1211. There is no entry fee. The public is invited to attend and donations for tasting will be accepted at the door. All attendees may vote and prizes will be awarded based on people's choice.

Download the Flyer chili chowdown flyer

Thank You to our Sponsors for the 4th Annual Tree Lighting

WDBA — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 22:27:08 +0000

The Webster Dudley Business Alliance would like to thank everyone who helped make this year's annual Tree Lighting Event in Webster another great success and fun evening for all residents who attended. We'd especially like to thank the sponsors including Gentex Optics, Webster Five Cents Savings Bank, Webster Dudley Oxford Chamber of Commerce, Nancy Healy, Webster First Federal Credit Union, Webster Manor, Bob & Robin Craver and Deborah Keefe. Thanks also to Dan Cournoyer and the Webster Brotherhood of Firefighters for their donation of a live tree to be enjoyed for years to come, to Ken Pizzetti and the Webster DPW, Webster Police & Fire Dept., Selectman Chair Walter Dan Ricci, Norbert Savard, Mike Kelly and the Webster Dudley Boys & Girls Club, Webster-Dudley Rotary Club, the United Church of Christ Federated and all the volunteers who donated their time. We wish everyone a very happy holiday season!

Save the Date!! 4th Annual Tree Lighting Event Dec. 1

WDBA — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:41:29 +0000

When: Thursday the 1st of December, 2011 at 18:00
Where: Webster Town Hall/United Church of Christ Federate
4th Annual Webster Tree Lighting Event Thursday, December 1st 6:00-8:00 p.m. At Webster Town Hall & United Church of Christ, Federated Fellowship Hall, 4 Church St., Webster (Inclement weather date Friday, Dec. 2nd) Free & Open to the Public!
• Tree lighting on Town Common
• Tree dedication ceremony with Webster Brotherhood of Firefighters
• Caroling with the Pulaski Brass Band
• Refreshments & Fun Photos with Santa!! Bring your camera! Sponsored by the Webster Dudley Business Alliance
For more information call Caryl Savard at 508-949-1452
Download a PDF of the Holiday Tree Lighting Poster

Save the date! Dec. 7 Holiday Pot Luck

WDBA — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:40:01 +0000

When: Wednesday the 7th of December, 2011 at 18:00
Where: United Church of Christ Federated Hall
Save the date! Dec. 7 Holiday Pot Luck The WDBA will host a holiday pot luck on Wednesday, Dec. 7 from 6-8 p.m. at the United Church of Christ Federated Hall located at 4 Church Street in Webster. Bring a favorite dish or dessert to share in the holiday spirit. We will also be collecting unwrapped toys to be donated to the Webster & Dudley Toys for Tots program. RSVP to contact@thewdba.org by Dec. 5

2012 Board of Directors

WDBA — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:38:58 +0000

The Webster Dudley Business Alliance held their annual meeting and elections on October 24 at Point Breeze Restaurant in Webster and presented the Executive Board for 2011-2012.

From left: Debra Horan, President; John Tycz, Vice President; Caryl Savard, Secretary; Nancy Healy, Board Director; Jeanne Pangione, Treasurer; Naomi Myhaver, Board Director; Jerry Capone, Board Director. Absent from photo: Debbie Rousseau, Board Director