THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 22, 2021 Page 5 ARPA Business Support Team helps Malden Chamber of Commerce T he Business Support Team established by Mayor Gary Christenson and the City Council and led by Councillor-at-Large Debbie DeMaria to disburse the Federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds has created a new program to strengthen Malden’s local businesses. The program will cover the cost of membership dues for Malden businesses and fi rst-time members of the Malden Chamber of Commerce with 50 percent of the funds slated for traditionally underserved businesses, such as women- and minority-owned businesses. “This effort to support our businesses through these Chamber memberships is an investment into our business eco-system that goes beyond today,” said DeMaria. “It is the hope that this fi nancial infl ux will off er our business community a hand up rather than a handout.” Chamber membership will assist businesses access the networking and support systems that the Malden Chamber has provided during its 130 years of existence in Malden. Additionally, the remaining funds are slated for fi rst-time business memberships that the Chamber determines are strategically benefi cial to the overall membership. This new infl ux of members will give the Chamber necessary funding to provide myriad business support services, such as seminars and sharing best practices. The Business Support Team is comprised of Councillor-at-Large Debbie DeMaria, Business Development Offi cer Kevin Duff y and Resident Member/Business Owner Kashawna Harling. Thank You... once again for your support and signatures of confidence placing me on the ballot as I continue to make Malden a better place to live, work, and play. Vote Tuesday, November 2nd Re-Elect Shown from left to right are Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Joan Ford Mongeau, Chamber of Commerce President Donna Denoncourt, Councillor-at-Large Debbie DeMaria, Chamber of Commerce Vice President Johnny Long and Chamber of Commerce Executive Board Member Jordan Shapiro. (Photo Courtesy of the City of Malden) Craig Spadafora Councillor-At-Large RE-ELECT BARBARA MURPHY for WARD 5 CITY COUNCILLOR Councillor Murphy is always and will continue to beÉ Community Focused A Thoughtful Advocate Fiscally Responsible A Leader on Safety and Infrastructure Committed to Health Equity Proudly Endorsed by Malden Police Superior OfÞcers Association, Malden Police PatrolmenÕs Association and Malden FireÞghters Local 902 Barbara Walsh Murphy murphyforward5@yahoo.com 781-910-8088 Paid for by the Committee to Elect Barbara Murphy (Pol. Adv.)
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