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April 1, 2020Dear Friend,Our doctors and nurses are treating an increasing volume of patients, including many now in our ICU who are receiving the level of expert care for which Lahey has been known for almost 100 years. Lahey’s president, David L. Longworth, MD, established an Incident Command team that, since mid-March, has erected drive-through testing sites for patients and staff; reconfigured ...read more

Warren Walks Small Biz Through New Loan OptionsMayor Walsh: Last Weeks Have Felt Like YearsMatt Murphy (State House News Service) 3/26/20 3:58 PMMARCH 26, 2020.....With a $2 trillion stimulus package one House vote away from President Donald Trump's desk, U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Thursday told small business owners that the coronavirus relief bill would make millions available to them, ...read more

NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) TESTING AVAILABLE TO WALTHAM AND ADJACENT COMMUNITIES ON SATURDAY, MARCH 21st AT AFC URGENT CARE, 1030 MAIN STREET IN WALTHAM. AVAILABLE FOR ALL HEALTH INSURANCES TO INCLUDE MASSHEALTH AND MEDICARE. MUST BE SCREENED IN ADVANCE AND RECEIVE DOCTOR’S NOTE FROM AFC URGENT CARE. CALL FOR DETAILS OR SCREENING AT 781.430.8161. On Saturday, March 21, 2020 AFC Urgent Care in ...read more

Try Wegmans W2go for lunch or dinner delivery options while Social Distancing

The BACC is encouraging members of area communities to find innovative ways to shop, eat and stay local in this time of uncertainty. In the span of only a few weeks, the effect of COVID-19 on business has been extreme. Now more than ever, supporting local commerce is crucial to the livelihood of these businesses and their employees who depend who on the continued support of their patrons. Here ...read more

The Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) held their Black Tie Gala benefit, presented by The Herb Chambers Companies, on January 25th at the Crowne Plaza Boston/Woburn. This annual fundraiser supports a sector of the BACC’s Charitable Foundation called the Charitable Partnership Program, which consists of eight local charitable organizations that serve the Burlington Area. Brad Gomes, VP ...read more

Wegmans Shoppers Club for Business You work hard serving our community—you deserve the exclusive savings and great benefits of our Shoppers Club for Business. This no-fee, all-in-one business buying program offers your organization so many special services, including: • Systemized tax exempt recognition • Purchase order capabilities • Additional discounts on our already consistent low ...read more

Archer Hotel Burlington is honored to announce that the American Automobile Association (AAA) has awarded Archer its Four Diamond designation for the second consecutive year. AAA inspects hotel properties and assigns a Diamond rating that informs members of the type of experience they can expect. This hotel appraisal system is one of the few that rely on physical on-site evaluations. Only about 6 ...read more

Abbott's Frozen Custard Offers Catering!

Ryan Baldera, the 34 year-old GM of Buffalo Wild Wings in Burlington, passed away as a result of a tragic accident.  He was selflessly trying to protect his staff and customers when he was overcome by chemical fumes.  Ryan leaves behind a young wife and 3 month-old child.  This tragic incident has been followed followed by an outpouring of support from family, friends and those in the business ...read more

The Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce that the Restaurant Express is on the road!  Through a public-private partnership, the BACC, Representative Ken Gordon, Senator Cindy Friedman and the Middlesex3 TMA, were able to launch a program to transport workers from Lowell to fill the enormous amount of restaurant jobs in Burlington.  (See details of the story on BNEWS) BACC ...read more

Island Creek Oyster Bar Burlington enthusiastically brings catering to their Burlington location in hopes to better serve their community of hard working professionals. Our catering menu is reflective of our mission to bring the best ingredients in the form of classic New England fare.  We hope that our hospitality shines through your space until you are able to dine in ours. Full menu

There is a new person in leadership at Burlington’s largest medical facility.  Lahey Hospital & Medical Center recently announced the appointment of Timothy Liesching, MD, to the position of Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Liesching has served as the Chair of the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at LHMC since 2013.  Dr. Liesching received his undergraduate degree from Colgate University ...read more

On Saturday, January 26th, the Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) held their 3rd annual Black Tie Gala at Café Escadrille to benefit the eight local charitable organizations that make up the BACC’s Charitable Partnership Program. The BACC formed this program to serve as a conduit between area businesses and the charitable organizations that support the Burlington community. The program ...read more

On Wednesday, November 28th, the Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) hosted its Annual Meeting & Networking Dinner at Tuscan Kitchen. Business professionals from the area gathered to gain insight on the BACC’s programs and how it supports its membership and communities. While attendees enjoyed their meals, Chamber executives discussed the BACC’s progress and strategies for success in the ...read more

BACC Ambassadors are Chamber Members selected for their ability to inform, promote and encourage meaningful participation in Chamber programs. How long have you been in your current career? Describe any promotions, and/or circumstances that led you to this career. I’ve been a hairstylist since 1984 and opened my own salon, Sharper Image Hair Design in Burlington, MA in 1988.  Since I was a very ...read more

BOSTON, MA (August 1, 2018) – Workbar, Boston’s coworking space trailblazer, has announced plans to open a 20,500 square foot workspace located immediately off Route 95 on Summit Drive in Burlington, MA. Slated to open early December 2018, the new workspace will serve as Workbar’s 9th location in Massachusetts, and extend on its commitment to the “hub and spokes” model of offering its members ...read more

By Rich Hosford, Burlington CAble ACcess TV Proposed changes to a big part of the Burlington Mall are one step closer to becoming a reality.   Last Thursday the Burlington Planning Board approved an application for a site plan for the former Sears and Sears Automotive sites at the mall.   As reported on BNEWS, representatives of Simon Property Group, the company that owns the mall, have ...read more

According to Bankrate, 63% of Americans don't have enough money saved to cover a $500 emergency. At Liberty Bay Credit Union we are committed to empowering our community members with the skills they need to change this trend and thrive financially.This is why Liberty Bay is proud to announce the launch of our interactive, online financial education platform FA$Ttrack! This new program is available ...read more

Kings Dining & Entertainment recently hosted a joint fundraiser in support of long-time Burlington resident Dottie Yeadon and the Adopt-A-Class program, where 100 percent of proceeds were split equally between the two causes. The event was held in Kings’ brand-new “1Up Retrocade”, an entertainment center filled with more than 50 retro arcade games, such as Pac-Man, Pinball and Mortal ...read more

Northeastern's Innovation Campus in Burlington Massachusetts is growing. The university on Wednesday broke ground on a new, three-story, 104,000 square-foot facility designed to increase collaboration among students, faculty, and government and industry partners.The facility will feature research labs, a meeting area for workshops, and a makerspace with a suite of high-tech equipment, including ...read more

 We want to hear from you! Will your businesses be affected by a ban of plastic check-out bags? Answer a few short questions here. If you know of other businesses that may be impacted, please share this link with them.The following information was intended to be voted on at Burlington's May 2018 Town Meeting. While the item was withdrawn in May, it is anticipated that the article will be presented ...read more

BURLINGTON, MA -- The Massachusetts School Superintendents Association named Burlington Public Schools Superintendent Eric Conti its president for the 2018-19 school year. In a news release, Conti said he wanted to focus on expand curriculum development, as well as computer science instruction, as head of the group."These pathways have to be made available to all of our students - urban, rural, ...read more

BACC Ambassadors are Chamber Members selected for their ability to inform, promote and encourage meaningful participation in Chamber programs.How long have you been in your current career? – Describe any promotions, and/or circumstances that led you to this career.  I accidentally fell into the Hospitality industry. I landed a position as an Event Planner for a larger hotel & conference center ...read more