2013 Annual Meeting...
Guest Speaker, Senator Scott Brown
Our 2013 Annual Meeting will be held on Thursday, October 10th beginning at 7:30am at the Billerica Courtyard Marriott. Our guest speaker will be Senator Scott Brown and all attendees will receive a copy of Senator Brown's book, "Against All Odds; My Life of Hardship, Fast Breaks, and Second Chances".
Tickets are $30 each and may be purchased by contacting Executive Director, Caroline Catlender at ccatlender@billerica-alliance.org and mailing payment to our office at 12 Andover Road #1 Billerica, MA 01821.
2013 Grant In Aid...
Applications now being accepted!
We are now accepting applications for our 2013 Grant-In-Aid program. Since its inception in 1988, our Grant program has awarded more than $60,000 in funds. The 2013 application deadline is Friday, September 20th. Completed application (PDF) can be sent to ccatlender@billerica-alliance.org or may be mailed to or dropped off at our office at 12 Andover Road Suite #1 Billerica, MA 01821.
Coming Soon...
We are pleased to announce the launch of a new website in August 2013!!!
Our website, billerica-alliance.org, is getting a facelift and we look forward to sharing the results with you! In addition to a new look, this site will offer advanced capabilities for our members including: a live blog to post your upcoming event, special promotions and company news; a job board to post your opinion postions; and additional opportunities for you to advertise your business or organization.
We're also working on a new branding strategy that will launch along with our website. This fresh new look will be a true representation of our business members, community organizations and municipal partners.
Save the Dates...
Here's a glimpse of the events we have planned in the coming months (details to follow):
Guest Speaker: Coach Pouli, The Growth Coach
Contact ccatlender@billerica-alliance.org to register!
who we are...
Welcome to the home page of the Billerica Alliance! We are a non-profit business and community support organization. We were formed in 2008 by the merger of the Billerica Chamber of Commerce and the Billerica Plan in order to streamline common efforts, enhance the quality of life in Billerica, and further the cause of local businesses by assisting with marketing and economic development.
Please browse our pages to become more familiar with our goals, activities and the benefits of joining our organization. We welcome any and all local community groups, businesses and individuals who are interested in making Billerica a more vibrant business community and a better place to live and to do business.
who we are...
The Billerica Alliance was formed by the merger of the Billerica Plan and the Billerica Chamber of Commerce. Like the Billerica Plan, the Alliance is a 501-C3 non-profit organization. Like the Chamber, the Alliance is the only business organization whose focus is solely on Billerica. The Alliance has as it's core objectives to:
- Promote conditions to assist growth and development of local businesses
- Enhance quality of life for all Billerica citizens
- Be a catalyst for community involvement
- Fund activities to foster education & improve community
- Promote public & private cooperation
- Enhance the image of Billerica.
what we do
for our community...events
- Sweetheart Dinner Dance
- Annual Clean Up / Green Up
- Billerica Restaurant Weeks
- Vivian Chaput Amateur Photo Contest
- Grant In Aid Awards
for our businesses...networking
- Facilitate Access to Town Government
- Provide Business Networking
- E-Newsletter Communications
- Website Advertising
- Small Business Seminars
- Business Champion of the Year
for local organizations...financial and board support
- Billerica Access TV
- Billerica Partners in Education
- Merrimack Valley Economic Development Council
- Billerica Scholarship Foundation
- Billerica Food Pantry
- Billerica Holiday Festival
- Yankee Doodle Homecoming