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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Talking business & marketing with Jim Barton, Allegra Marketing - 06/21/22 (audio)
FM #825 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 825 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Jim Barton of Allegra Marketing Print Mail here in Franklin. We had our conversation in person, in the office on Union St in the Crossing section of Franklin.
We talk about his Franklin story, doing business in Franklin, and helping businesses succeed.
The recording runs about 35 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Jim.
Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-825-allegra-marketing-with-jim-barton-06-21-22
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Allegra Franklin webpage -> https://www.allegramarketingprint.com/locations/franklin-ma-downtown/your-allegra
Follow Allegra on Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/allegrafranklin5339/
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The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.
I hope you enjoy!
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Talking business & marketing with Jim Barton, Allegra Marketing - 06/21/22 (audio) |
Friday, April 1, 2022
Home Selling (and Buying) Seminar with Industry Experts - Apr 14
Come hear from local experts, and gain insight as well as useful tips, on how to sell your home (or buy a home) in the current market.
Enjoy a light dinner and some incredible beer, while learning about Selling (and Buying) a home in the current real estate market.
Local Experts to include:
- Ted Cormier- Leger, Realtor with Suburban Lifestyle Real Estate in Franklin, MA
- Bob Melone, Loan Officer with Radius Financial Group
- Stacy Norrell, Real Estate Attorney with Sharaf & Maloney, PC
Date and time
Location
67 Degrees Brewing
158 Grove Street
Franklin, MA 02038
To register (free) -> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/home-selling-and-buying-seminar-with-industry-experts-registration-308895563947
Home Selling (and Buying) Seminar with Industry Experts - Apr 14 |
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
FM #511 - Talk Franklin - 04/09/21 (audio)
This session of the radio show shares my "Talk Franklin" conversation with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and Marketing and Communications Specialist Anne Marie Tracey. We had our conversation via conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.
We talk about:
Grants received
Housing, Fire dept, Popup marketing
Community Preservation Committee got an update on open space
Economic Development SubComm
Business guide released
Ladybug trail by Franklin Downtown Partnership
Town Council meeting
long list of legislation items
Capital budget, street acceptances, food truck permit fee
Joint Budget SubComm – Apr 12
School Committee budget – Apr 13
Town Council outlook for Apr 14
Storm water art contest
ArtWalk by Cultural District
Hybrid events at THE BLACK BOX
Links to the key topics covered here are included in the show notes. The recording runs about 36 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Jamie and Anne Marie. Audio file = https://player.captivate.fm/episode/e4623420-f835-4f4b-baa9-692308c55b0f
Town of Franklin COVID-19 page = https://www.franklinma.gov/home/pages/vaccination-and-covid-19-data
Town of Franklin budget page https://www.franklinma.gov/town-budget
Franklin Schools budget page https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-district-budget
Town Council agenda for Apr 14, 2021
https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda/april-14-town-council-agenda
https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda/april-7-town-council-agenda
DPW overview presentation doc
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/dpw_town_council_presentation_4_7_2021.pdf
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- If you don't like something here, please let me know
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FM #511 - Talk Franklin - 04/09/21 (audio) |