Business

Get to Know Watertown Life Sciences in a Virtual Panel of Biotech Execs – Submit Your Questions

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Leaders of Watertown’s newest industry will be talking about their companies and the influx of life science into Town during the Watertown Business Coalition’s virtual event. A recent survey found about 50 biotech firms located in Watertown of various sizes and stages of development. Get to know life sciences from a panel of five executives from four life science companies located in Watertown. The event will be held on Thursday, April 29 from 4-5 p.m. To RSVP click here. The WBC’s Life Science Panel will include: Joanne Kamens, Executive Director of Addgene; Mark Bamforth, Founder, Exec.

Business

Learn How to Mix Drinks & Network at Watertown Business Group’s Social Mixer

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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Business Coalition:

The Watertown Business Coalition is PUMPED to invite you to the first ever virtual WBC social! We will be mixing drinks, sharing stories, and talking about a year like no other! Featuring: 

Mixing demo and sipping contest with our own Michaela Ritcey of Watertown’s beloved Ritcey’s East!Local business owners John Airasian of Eastern Clothing, Lora Pike of Pure Barre, Jan Taylor of Get Lively Health & Fitness, and more, all who will share stories of riding the crazy Covid wave in their respective businesses over the past 12 months.All of YOU!  Join the party and join the discussion. When:

Next Thursday, March 25, at 5:30pmZoom link will be provided – register today!BYOB! Click here to register

Entertainment

Watertown Cultural Council’s Grant to Help Business Coalition Create Arts Market

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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Business Coalition:

The Watertown Business Coalition is thrilled to announce that they have received funding through the Watertown Cultural Council. These funds will be used to help support the first ever Watertown Arts Market, to take place in Summer 2021. The Watertown Arts Market will be a free, outdoor celebration of the arts and culture created in the Watertown community. As currently planned, the event will feature local artists and arts organizations across all mediums, live performances/artists demonstrations, hands-on/community-created art, and food from local restaurants. The Watertown Cultural Council has continued to award grants throughout the challenges brought upon cultural organizations by COVID-19.

Business

Watertown Business Group Hosting Virtual Networking Event

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Join the Watertown Business Coalition at the monthly Coffee Connect to network and discuss challenges facing businesses and organizations during the pandemic. This month’s meeting is on Wednesday, Feb. 17 beginning at 8:30 a.m.

See more details from the WBC below:

The WBC hosts an online forum for our business community to discuss the challenges of our COVID altered reality and a path back to some level of economic normalcy. Our online forum is free to Watertown Residents and our Business Community. Format will include:

Find a comfortable place in the home with a cup of coffee or tea!Networking breakout rooms

Let’s get through these times together, Watertown!RSVP HERE

Location

Zoom Virtual Meeting – In the comfort of your own home!

Business

Business Group Seeks Input on Creating Neighborhood Identities, Cultural District

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The Watertown Business Coalition has two upcoming virtual events to discuss promoting the different neighborhoods around Town, and creating a Cultural District. The group welcomes the ideas and input from businesses and residents. Neighborhood Identities

The effort to create stronger neighborhood identities emerged as an idea to boost local businesses during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic and moving forward. A virtual meeting will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 20 from 8:30-9:30 a.m.

The event announcement said: “We will discuss ways we can rally around the idea of creating neighborhood identities and promote businesses and the communities within those neighborhoods.

Arts

Watertown Arts Community Invited to Arts Town Hall

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The Watertown Business Coalition’s next Arts Town Hall will be held on Dec. 15. The group will be discussing ways to support and promote the local arts community. Organizers sent out the following information:

Artists, administrators, and educators of all disciplines are invited to join us in conversation about our artists’/organizations’ assets and needs, ways to support each other, and the future of the Watertown Arts Community. Please register at the Eventbrite link below so we can send you the Zoom info, and email Jaclyn Dentino with any questions (jaclyndentino@newrep.org)! 

WHAT: Arts Town Hall

WHEN: Tuesday, December 15 @ 4:00pm

WHERE: Zoom

COST: Free (Registration Required)

Business

Next Watertown Business Coalition Coffee Connect Coming Up

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Meet others from the community in a virtual networking event hosted by the Watertown Business Coalition on Dec. 2. The group sent out the following information:

Enjoy a cup of coffee and get to know others from the Watertown community! WHEN: Wednesday, December 2, 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM

WHERE: The comfort of your own home! The Watertown Business Coalition was started by a group of people doing business in Watertown and town residents looking to make local connections, and to support and strengthen the Watertown business community.

Business

Find Out About the Microenterprise Grants, Deadline Approaching

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Businesses with five or fewer employees can apply for microenterprise grants. The following information was provided by the Watertown Department of Community Development & Planning:

Building on its commitment to supporting Watertown residents during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Town of Watertown has established a $175,000 emergency rental assistance program. The program will allow income-eligible tenants to apply for up to three months assistance if they have lost income and are having trouble paying rent as a result of the pandemic. The deadline to complete the application is Thursday, September 24. “During this difficult time, it is important that we help Watertown residents stay in their homes and help ensure their health and safety,” said Assistant Town Manager Steven Magoon.