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Recently Formed Business Group Highlighted on Watertown Cable Show

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The Watertown Business Coalition recently came on the scene to take over some of the roles of the former Chamber of Commerce, and the group has already made a mark. The group was the focus of the most recent episode of the Inside Watertown show on Watertown Cable. The subject was a familiar one for co-hosts Charlie Breitrose and Bob Airasian, who have been involved in the Business Coalition’s leadership group. The group has hosted three in-person events, and recently held a virtual coffee connect. The guests on the episode (recorded remotely) were WBC co-founder Doug Orifice and Watertown Assistant Town Manager Steve Magoon, who talked about a project the Business Coalition worked on with Town of Watertown officials on a project to inform people about which restaurants are open during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Watertown Business Coalition Hosting Online Coffee Connect

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The Watertown Business Coalition invites you to join its virtual coffee connect on April 22. After a general discussion, attendees will break out into smaller groups to discuss specific topics:

Working with SBA Loans, Banks and CreditorsIndependent Contractor IssuesPlanning for a RecoveryHospitality Corner: Restaurants, Caterers, Food Service, Functions, etc.Social Media & Marketing in Our Current Business EnvironmentTalk of the Town: Watertown Specific Issues & HELPING Our Community

The group sent out the following information about the event:

The Watertown Business Coalition presents:COFFEE CONNECTWednesday, April 22  |  9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.In the comfort of your own home! Watertown Business Coalition is hosting an online forum to discuss the challenges of our COVID altered reality and a path back to some level of economic normalcy. Our online forum is free to Watertown Residents and our Business Community:

Format will include:

Find a comfortable place in the home with a cup of coffee or tea! General Session run by WBC Leadership TeamChoice of up to two breakout rooms with relevant themes

Let’s get through these times together, Watertown! 

WHEN: Wednesday, April 22, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

WHERE: Your home! 

The Watertown Business Coalition was started by a group of people doing business in Watertown and town residents looking to make local connections, and to support and strengthen the Watertown business community. 

The Watertown Business Coalition invites the following groups to the Coffee Connect:

All in the Watertown Business CommunityResidents who own a business in or out of town Entrepreneurs seeking Networking OpportunitiesFormer Members of Watertown-Belmont Chamber of CommerceThose looking to connect with business owners in Watertown

Register to let us know you are coming!

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Watertown Business Coalition Wants to Know How it Can Help Local Businesses

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The Watertown Business Coalition will be gathering information to help the local business community weather the difficult times brought on by the Coronavirus, and it wants to know what areas to touch upon. The group has put together a survey about what subjects should be covered and how they should be presented. See the announcement sent out on Saturday below:

Happy Saturday, Business Community! Please take 1 minute and fill out this quick survey to help inform how we support all of you during this time. Stay tuned for many ways to connect virtually.And of course, Stay Strong Watertown!

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Many Watertown Restaurants Open During COVID-19, See the List Compiled by the Town & a Local Business Group

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Looking for a restaurant in Watertown to pick up food or have a meal delivered, check out the list compiled by the Watertown Business Coalition and the Town of Watertown. A few restaurants have closed temporarily during the Coronavirus outbreak, but most remain open for take out and, in many cases, delivery. You can call to order, some restaurants take orders on their website, or through food delivery apps such as Grub Hub, Doordash or Uber Eats. Town officials sent out the following statement:

In order to track what restaurants and other food establishments are open during this challenging and unprecedented time, the Town of Watertown has coordinated with the Watertown Business Coalition to compile and keep an up to date list of food establishments. We will continue to update the list with missing establishments and changes to current status for takeout and delivery.

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Watertown Business Coalition Seeks to Help Local Businesses

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The following announcement was sent out by the Watertown Business Coalition:

Dear Watertown Business Community –

Certainly, these are unprecedented times. 

At the same time that we are worried about the health of our loved ones, the Coronavirus outbreak has also put the well-being of our businesses at risk. We are trying to pivot to adjust to this strange and constantly changing environment, while trying to find a way to keep paying our employees. The Watertown Business Coalition wants to help in any way we can. Hardest hit is our core group of followers: restaurants, retail, and “mom and pop” stores. We urge you to all be proactive.

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Hear About the Arsenal Corridor at the Watertown Business Coalition’s After Hours Event

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Watertown’s Commander’s Mansion. A panel of people familiar with business and development on the Arsenal Street Corridor will speak at the Watertown Business Coalition’s After Hours event on Thursday night. The WBC invites those interested to its next event on Thursday, March 5 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Watertown Commander’s Mansion, 440 Talcott Avenue, Watertown (the Arsenal on the Charles). There will also be time for networking at the free event. The panelists are:

Vincent Piccirilli – Town Council, Town of WatertownLilia Weisfeldt – Ballroom in Boston & WBC Leadership CommitteeTJ Murtagh – Title Boxing ClubAndrew Copelotti – Boylston Properties, developer of Arsenal Yards

Enjoy appetizers and a cash bar, and hear about development and the Arsenal Corridor.

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Watertown Business Coalition Hosting After Hours Networking Event

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Watertown’s Commander’s Mansion. Head to the historic Commander’s Mansion and network with people from Watertown businesses and other local groups at the After Hours event. The Watertown Business Coalition’s recent Coffee Connect drew nearly 50 people, and the group invites people to its next event on Thursday, March 5 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Watertown Commander’s Mansion, 440 Talcott Avenue, Watertown (the Arsenal on the Charles). Network with others from the Watertown business community, enjoy appetizers and a cash bar, and hear about development and the Arsenal Corridor. The event is free.

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Network at the Watertown Business Coalition’s Coffee Connect

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The recently formed Watertown Business Coalition invites those interested in connecting to the local business community to its Coffee Connect. Learn more about the newly formed Watertown Business Coalition, network with local professionals, and enjoy some free coffee and snacks. The Watertown Business Coalition invites the following groups to the Coffee Connect:

• All in the Watertown Business Community • Watertown Residents who own a business in or out of town • Entrepreneurs seeking Networking Opportunities • Former Members of Watertown-Belmont Chamber of Commerce • Those looking to connect with business owners in Watertown

The Coffee Connect will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 12 from 8 a.m.–9 a.m. at the New Repertory Theatre Administrative Offices, 400 Talcott Ave., Building 131, 3rd Floor, Watertown, MA 02472

Register to let us know you are coming by clicking here