Business

Framingham Featured on CNNMoney.com

March 2nd, 2009

FRAMINGHAM, MA – CNNMoney.com is featuring special reports and a brief online video about the impact of the recession on Framingham. A CNNMoney reporter visited Framingham and interviewed State Senator Karen Spilka, Alison Steinfeld, Director of… [read more].

Free Fire Up Your Job Search Workshop

February 22nd, 2009

FRAMINGHAM, MA – A free workshop with helpful tips for professional women who are job hunting will be held this Tuesday, February 24th from 10 a.m. to noon at Tatnuck Booksellers & Café, 18 Lyman St., Westborough. The workshop is presented by the Leading Women MASS organization. Register online at leadingwomen.biz. In their continuing effort to advance… [read more].

SBA Warns of Fraudulent Attempts to Obtain Bank Account Information from Small Businesses

February 21st, 2009

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration issued a scam alert today to small businesses, warning them not to respond to letters falsely claiming to have been sent by the SBA asking for bank account information in order to qualify them for federal tax rebates. The fraudulent letters were sent out with what appears to be an… [read more].

PASTA with the Real Estate PROS

January 29th, 2009

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Find out what’s happening with the real estate market today by being at guest at “PASTA with the Real Estate PROS”, Thursday February 12, 2009, 6 PM – 8 PM a the Columbus Club Fountain Street Framingham, MA. Questions and Answers with Local Experts – Special Drawing at the end of the evening for… [read more].

The Changing Business Landscape

January 22nd, 2009

As businesses, large, such as Linens N Things, Filene’s Basement, and Circuit City, and smaller, such as Fabric Place, Green Tea II, other businesses are opening and changing. Walgreen’s on School Street has expanded, and the entire shopping plaza is in the midst of the longest-taking facelift ever.  Some gas stations around town have changed their names… [read more].

Chowing Down on Chinese Food

January 4th, 2009

While people may say, “Not another Chinese Restaurant,” when a new one opens up, many people like us are still looking for one that has consistantly good eat in as well take out food at a reasonable price. There is a location in Nobscot that has had several reincarnations as a Chinese/Asian take out place and the… [read more].

Shopping Locally

December 29th, 2008

Back in our prom days, we listened as one girl described her pricey gown and how it had been ordered from New York.  The gown sounded a lot like the one that we had bought at the original Filene’s Basement in Boston for $ 19.98. Come the night of the prom, and yes, the dresses were similar, except… [read more].

Win a Laptop during Downtown Framingham Merchants Holiday Promotion

December 17th, 2008

FRAMINGHAM, MA — The merchants in Downtown Framingham have put together a special holiday promotion for shoppers. Visit participating merchants in Downtown Framingham from December 12 through 24 and enter to win a free laptop or other prizes. There is no purchase necessary to enter the drawing. Shoppers will receive a gift as they visit the downtown… [read more].

Exclusive Book Signing at Annie's Book Stop

December 11th, 2008

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Paul Ashton, owner of Annie’s Book Stop announces the exclusive Framingham author signing on Sunday, Dec 14, 2008, 2 – 4 p.m. by Spencer Smith, Author of: “The Young Jesus Chronicles”. If you liked “Life of Brian”, you’ll love “The Young Jesus Chronicles” by Spencer Smith and Mark Penta. The book documents in a… [read more].

Learn How to Buy and Sell on eBay

November 11th, 2008

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Framingham Post Office Sponsors Free Event!  Join representatives from eBay and U.S Postal service at the FREE “Learn How to Buy and Sell on eBay” event at the Main Framingham Post Office. The U.S. Postal Service is an eBay Preferred Shipping Partner and is sponsoring the free learning event on Friday, November 21, 2008 from 10:00am… [read more].