From the Executive Director

As I wrap up my first month as your Executive Director, I want to express my heartfelt thanks for the warm welcome I’ve received from so many of you. It’s been an exciting start, and I’m energized by the enthusiasm and dedication that each of you brings to our community.

Looking ahead, we have a lot planned for the fall that I’m sure you’ll find both engaging and beneficial. I’m thrilled to announce some key events that we’re particularly excited about: our upcoming Annual Comedy Night promises to be an evening of laughter and connection, and we’re also launching the Year of Dining, where you can win 52 weeks of gift cards to Malden Chamber member restaurants, a value of $1300! Additionally, we are partnering with the Gallery@57 for our inaugural Artisans & Auctions, a unique opportunity to celebrate the Gallery's 5th anniversary while supporting the Chamber.

Additionally, I will be hosting monthly office hours - more information is below.

We’re working hard to create opportunities that will help you grow your businesses and strengthen our local economy. I’m eager to continue building on the Chamber’s successes and exploring new ways to support our members. Let’s make this fall a season of growth, collaboration, and prosperity for us all.

Thank you for your continued support, and I look forward to seeing you at these exciting events! As always, please contact me with any suggestions! I can be reached at marianne@maldenchamber.org or 781-322-4500.

The Malden Chamber of Commerce invites interested members to join the Malden Chamber Social Media Study Group. The purpose of this peer-to-peer Study Group is to build confidence in creating materials for reaching the target market important to your business. This month will be held on August 27th.

This month we will continue our discussion of the use of AI for your business. Learn how this powerful tool can help you elevate your social media especially when creating ads using AI.



Always free as a benefit of membership.

Mark your calendars! This Fall, the Malden Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with The Gallery@57, will host our inaugural Artisans & Auctions event. We’re excited to celebrate The Gallery’s 5th anniversary with this special online art auction, benefiting the Chamber’s programs. It’s the perfect opportunity to discover unique, locally-crafted pieces—just in time for holiday shopping!

Stay tuned for more details, including how you can participate and preview the artwork. This is an event you won't want to miss!

NEW! This monthly event offers our members access to the Chamber staff for ideas and support.

Chamber Executive Director Marianne Cohen will be available where you can drop by to ask questions about:

• Help with promoting your business
• Services available through the Chamber
• Assistance with town issues
• Ideas for events and programming

These drop-in sessions are an informal way to meet with Chamber staff and others who wish to join us.

Tuesday, September 10th

Eastern Bank

140 Ferry Street, Malden

No registration necessary. Bring your own coffee.

Can you host us for office hours? Email Marianne!

Host a Business After Hours & Showcase Your Business!

Are you looking for a unique way to promote your business and connect with potential new customers? Consider hosting a Business After Hours event!

This is your opportunity to:

• Increase Visibility: Introduce your business to local professionals and fellow Chamber members.
• Build Relationships: Network in a relaxed, after-work setting that fosters meaningful connections.
• Receive Promotion: We’ll help promote your event through the Chamber’s website, newsletters, and social media channels.

Interested in learning more? Contact Marianne at marianne@maldenchamber.org

Make the most of this exciting opportunity to put your business in the spotlight!

We love to attend Chamber member events to support our members!

Hilda Torres, our Board President attended over 15 community events this summer. Here are a few of them! Make sure you let us know when your events are so we can attend!

Concert at City Hall Plaza

Chinese Culture Connection Open House

Annual reading of the 1776 declaration of support by Malden for American Independence at Bell Park

Malden Overcoming Addiction 10th Anniversary

Creative Malden ~ Artists Take the Street

Friends of the Malden Public Library Wine Tasting

Marianne had the honor of being a guest on the Breaking Bread with Joe Piantedosi podcast that was taped live at 110 Grill. It was a wonderful afternoon of networking and fun tasting some of their new menu items and specialty cocktails! Listen here.

Use code MCGOLF24 to receive the member rate.

We are always looking to add new members to the

Chamber of Commerce. 

Remember, for every member successfully referred by a current member, that member will receive a $50 credit on the next dues bill.

Peer-Peer Networking Through Facebook

The Chamber has a Facebook page! Open only to Chamber members, this is a forum for posting your information, asking questions, and learning what other Chamber members are doing. Use this QR code to join. Please make sure you answer the membership questions!

Experience the trip of a lifetime with a tour of Morocco in February 2025. Urban Media Arts (UMA) is partnering with Addi Ouadderou (a Malden resident and friend of UMA) from Moroccan Caravan Tours, to offer an unforgettable travel experience, with proceeds to benefit our community media arts organization. Why go on this trip? Experience Morocco through a reflective lens - UMA will encourage travelers to gather and create media through photos, videos, poetry, journaling or artwork to later create a shared multi-media reflection of the experience. Information session is coming up on August 20th!

Learn more about this special trip to Morocco that benefits Urban Media Arts - Aug 20, 6:30pm Zoom



 Register here for the information session!

The City of Malden is hiring a Human Resource Director, and a Part Time Clerk and a Part Time Program Specialist in the recreation department. These postings along with other current postings are available for all to view and can also be found on www.cityofmalden.org/jobs.

Sponsorships

Speaking of Events…If you have any interest in sponsorships, we have something to meet everyone’s needs. Click here to see the opportunities!