Shop Small Collaboration Efforts Getting into the Details, Rolling up the Sleeves

Another gathering of about 20 or so folks interested and energized in talking up and collaborating about small business in Franklin meet Wednesday night at The Cake Bar.

We received an update from Susan Palmer on a smart phone app that can help to set up a scavenger hunt for individual businesses or for the collaborative as a whole. A subcommittee was formed and will begin meeting to work out some plans in more detail to bring back to the larger group.  http://museumtrek.com/

Kristine Spillane provided an update on her efforts to bring OurTownDaily online soon. The plans for this online media news center include re-introducing a 'trade show' to Franklin. Franklin antives may recall the trade show that took place at the end of April vacation. The first re-introduction is targeted for October and then would slot into the last weekend of the April vacation in 2016 and thereafter. You can find OurTownDaily.com and currently set up to follow their Twitter account @OurTownDaily

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There was discussion around a 'progressive meals' which also lead to a subcommittee to form to work on the idea and bring back to the larger group. Jane Curran of Jane's Frames will lead that subcommittee.

Mark Lenzi of Franklin Liquors provided an update on a video ad service that can be placed on screens in a facility. Even if you don't have a place for it, an ad could be shown on it. Contact information will be snt out ia the group distribution listing. (new members of the group would be added to the distribution after last nights meeting).

Ed Szymanski of the PC Handyman provided an update on the business showcase table at Rockland Trust. He is making progress on that front.

Lisa Piana, Executive Director of the Downtown Partnership, provided brief updates on the flyers done by MetroWest and the partnership. WMRC's effort on 'Think Positive' and a schedule of business networking sessions being set up.

As the meeting broke additional side dicussions were conducted by 2-3 following up on a particular point of interest or just making the more personal connection now that folks have met in real life.

It is really good to see such energy doing good for Franklin Business! The next meeting is scheduled for Apr 9, 2015 also at the Cake Bar.

Thanks to Tracie Turinese for leading this collaboration!