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July 2024 | In This Issue

Business Feature: Parterre Garden Services
Billerica Fall Recreation Programs
AM Batteries Receives Sustainable Manufacturing Grant
E for All Entrepreneur Pitch Contest
Did you know?

Business Feature: Parterre Garden Services

Looking to enhance the beauty of your Billerica home or business? Look no further than Parterre Garden Services. Parterre is a dynamic and forward-thinking company that has been serving the community with top-notch gardening and ecological services. They specialize in cultivating excellence right in your own backyard, offering personalized assistance and expert guidance. Parterre provides a range of services including horticulture, gardening, landscape design, construction, and ecological management. Their capabilities ensure that your garden achieves optimal beauty, maintains project integrity, promotes environmental health, and guarantees your long-term satisfaction.

Parterre’s service area covers Boston, Cambridge, Chatham, and surrounding areas in Massachusetts.

Contact them with your gardening needs at https://parterregarden.com/.

March 14, 2024:

Parterre staff gather to plant a ceremonial tree in Vietnam Veteran’s Park in honor of Arbor Day. Billerica is a Tree City USA in part to Parterre’s contributions!

Thank you!

How do you maintain relationships with clients?

We start with seasonal walk-arounds and follow through the rest of the year with regular check-ins, property walks, phone calls and anything necessary to build strong relationships and consistent feedback and communication.

What makes the Parterre team so dynamic?

24 Years of attracting some of the best and brightest people in the green industry. Matching their passion and ambitions to grow with a larger view plan to thrill and enchant our clients and a willingness to learn from our mistakes, take on our biggest challenges and celebrate the many victories we achieve each day!

What are your future goals or plans for the company concerning the town of Billerica?

We love the area, it is fitting in well for our needs. We are likely looking to procure at least one more site maybe with some more land and a building to help us continue to grow and achieve all of our corporate goals.

Billerica Fall Recreation Programs

Get ready for an exciting lineup of fall programs from the Billerica Recreation Department, catering to all ages and interests. Registration for both residents and non-residents begins on Wednesday, August 21st at 10 am. You can sign up conveniently online at www.billericarec.com or visit them in person at the Recreation Offices on 248 Boston Rd.

This season, the Recreation Department is offering a wide range of activities to keep you active and engaged. Adults and seniors can enjoy fitness classes like yoga, beach volleyball, and pickleball. For the younger ones, they have sports, STEM programs, and creative art activities. The commitment extends to inclusive programming, including dance classes and leisure club outings for adults with disabilities.

Exciting News! This Fall, The Recreation Department is thrilled to announce our partnership with the Council on Aging to introduce Active Leisure Leagues for adults ages 55 and up. These social leagues will feature fun activities such as bowling, ping pong, and disc golf. Registration for these leagues opens alongside our other programs on August 21st.

With over 50 program options available, there's something for everyone this fall. Stay tuned for detailed program information, coming soon to www.billericarec.com by mid-August.

Follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/billericarec/ to stay up to date on all their latest updates!

E for All Entrepreneurs Pitch Contest

EforAll Pitch Contests are lively two-hour events that offer entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch their business idea to a friendly audience and receive valuable feedback from experienced judges.

Business ideas across a wide range of industries are encouraged!

Event Details:

What: E for All Pitch Competition

Who: Open to all individuals near an E for All community

When: Deadline to apply is September 05, 2024 @ 5pm ET

When: Event will be Thursday, September 19, 2024, 6pm-8pm, in Lowell MA.

Prizes:

1st Place: $1000
2nd Place: $750
3rd Place: $500
Fan Favorite: $500

Who Should Apply:

Those with business ideas at any stage
Individuals looking to turn a hobby into a business
Entrepreneurs seeking to pivot and expand existing ideas

Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your idea and win funding to take off your entrepreneurial journey.

For more information and to apply, visit https://eforall.org/programs/merrimack-valley-summer-2024-all-ideas-pitch-contest/

AM Batteries Receives Sustainable Manufacturing Grant

Billerica’s own AM Batteries, in cooperation with the Worcester Polytechnic Institute, has received a $2.27 million Massachusetts Manufacturing Innovation Initiative (M2I2) grant to fund a pilot program which replaces toxic solvents in their manufacturing processes. This is the largest single grant awarded of the 13 M2I2 awards (totaling $10.3 million) announced last week. The state aims to fund local companies to build advanced manufacturing capabilities and advance sustainable manufacturing solutions.

This grant enables companies doing cutting edge technology to scale up their operations here in state, thereby creating more jobs and ensuring that Massachusetts remains a hub of innovation. The Healey administration’s focus on sustainability underscores Billerica’s role in leading economic growth while championing environmental responsibility.

Did You Know?

As we enjoy watching the Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France, let us take a moment to honor Billerica’s very own Olympian, Marc McLaughlin.

From taking his first steps on the ice at Billerica’s Hallenborg Ice Rink at just eight weeks old to earning a place on the 2022 U.S. Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey team, Marc McLaughlin is a local star worth celebrating.

McLaughlin’s announcement as an Olympian in 2022 was an emotional milestone, bringing immense pride to his family, friends, and the entire Billerica community.

McLaughlin has since continued to make waves and is now playing for the Boston Bruins and inspiring young athletes with his dedication and passion for the sport.

Stay tuned and cheer on our athletes in the upcoming Summer Olympic Games!

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