SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2023 ~ NEWSLETTER

We had a great month celebrating the Malden Chamber of Commerce restaurants.

We thank all who participated in the Year of Dining raffle, with special thanks to Members Plus Credit Union and Shapiro Legal Group who sponsored the event and allowed us to buy 52 gift cards to Malden Chamber restaurants.





Congratulations to one of our newest Chamber members: Jamie Thompson, from Thompson Realty for winning the gift cards!


The Mystic Valley YMCA hosted the inaugural Crock and Cup Cook Off and it was a Sunday afternoon of fun and food.

Congratulations to the winners honored by Scott Whitley of

Wicked Bites, accompanied by Bob Hyldburg and Jared Piantedosi:


Best Soup: Bobby C's 

Best Chili: 110 Grill 

Best Chowder: Exchange Street Bistro 

Fan Favorite: Bobby C’s 


Thanks to all the restaurants who joined in the fun:

Pearl Street Station

El Potro Mexican Bar & Grill

Faces Brewing Company

Evviva Trattoria 


And thanks to those who added so much to the event: 

Balloons Filled with Love

DJ Tommy

Faces Brewing Company

Friends of the Malden Public Library

Kappy’s Fine Wines

My Little Best Friends Early Learning Center


A huge thank you to our committee:

Greta Hagen of Respond, Inc., Paul Solano of Pearl Street Station, Ronnie Puzon of Trinity Real Estate, Michni Daley from Members Plus Credit Union, Hilda Torres from My Little Best Friends Early Learning Center and the Malden Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Joan Ford Mongeau and Assistant Director, Marianne Cohen. Our volunteers that day were Steve Pennypacker from Junkluggers and Eric Smoller of Ace Handyman Services Metro Boston Melrose/Malden


Finally, a huge thank you to our sponsors:

Scott Whitley from Wicked Bites led our judges for the afternoon.

Bobby C's Showing off their 2 winning trophies!


My Little Best Friends were popular with their popcorn machine!

Committee Chair, Greta Hagen and Chamber Executive Director, Joan Ford Mongeau are ready!

The judges and winners showing off their trophies.

Faces participated with their chili a provided beer samples!

Restaurant Week ended on October 7th and we know many of you enjoyed the specials offered by our restaurants. Let’s see who won the passport raffle—winners will be announced on October 23rd.


We are grateful to our sponsors for supporting the Malden restaurants:

Our Eboard enjoyed 110 Grill together. Pictured (l-r): Johnny Long, President, East Cambridge Savings Bank, Past President, Donna Denoncourt, Boston Light Financial, Board Attorney, Jordan Shapiro, Shapiro Legal Group PLLC, Treasurer, Jay Lamport, The Tax Depot and Secretary, Greta Hagan, Respond, Inc.

Calling All Ghosts and Goblins! Trick or Treat at Malden Businesses

Join us in the fun on October 31st from 3-5 pm and greet Malden’s youngest residents with treats. Open up your businesses in the center, or join us at the Edward Lucey Plaza at City Hall. Bring your table, costumes and candy and have some fun! Let us know if you are coming with an email info@maldenchamber.org and we will reserve a space for you.

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Listen & Learn: Malden Chamber of Commerce Speakers Series

We are pleased to offer a series of locally and nationally known speakers who will share their inspirational life and work experiences. They will tell the stories of their successes and failures, at the same time demonstrating the perseverance it takes to be successful. These speakers will offer real, skill-based advice on topics ranging from painless networking, perfecting the perfect pitch and impactful communication. Invitations will be sent for each session.


So, get ready to listen to the Voices of Success!


November 6th ~ Dave McGillivray, DMSE Sports, “Defining Moments”

Click Here to Learn More and Register


March TBD ~ Amanda Rock, Red Bow Productions, “Impactful Communication”


April 10th ~ Jodi R.R. Smith, Mannersmith Etiquette Consulting, “Painless Networking”



May 24th Precious Williams, Perfect Pitches by Precious, “Pitch for Profit”

Welcome New Members

The Best Cleaners

Caliente Mexican Grill

Crush Pressed Juicery

Design Furniture

Evolved Mechanical, LLC

Pho Bistro

Potencia Inc.

Santon Music

Thompson Realty

We are always looking to add new members to the

Chamber of Commerce. 

Remember, for every member successfully referred by a current member, that member will receive a $50 credit on the next dues bill.


Peer-Peer Networking Through Facebook

The Chamber has a Facebook page! Open only to Chamber members, this is a forum for posting your information, asking questions, and learning what other Chamber members are doing. Use this QR code to join.

The Malden Chamber of Commerce on TV

Past President Donna Denoncourt was recently a guest on the Urban Media Arts show, 02148. Ed Lucey, host of 02148 and former Mayor, interviewed Donna.   The show is fun and informative.  

Click Here to Watch

Diamond Plus Sponsor Podcasts—Soon to be Released New England Security

Our Diamond Plus Sponsor podcasts are becoming a big hit. Look out for the most recent episode featuring New England Security. Coming later this year is My Little Best Friends Early Learning Center, East Cambridge Savings Bank, Foster, Walker *& DiMarco and finishing with Three Circles Studio.

Visit our YouTube Channel

Malden is Having A Birthday!

2024 is big year for our city! 375 years old! We want to make sure the business community is well represented, so send any ideas to me at director@maldenchamber.org. Stay tuned for all the fun!

Contact Us!


The Chamber staff, Joan and Marianne, are working remotely! We are always are available to talk, answer questions, make connections, and, when possible, visit you.

How do you reach us?


New Address for Mail:

P.O. Box 639, Malden, MA 02148

(please update your records)

Phone: 781-322-4500

Emails:

Joan: director@maldenchamber.org

Marianne: marianne@maldenchamber.org

General Mailbox: info@maldenchamber.org


We are working hard to help our Malden business community stay strong—no matter where our desks are!


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