Upcoming Chamber Events for Members
Free Seminar and Networking Breakfast: Cybersecurity for Businesses
When: Wednesday, October 5, 7:30AM-9:00AM
Where: The Sheraton Wakefield,  One Audubon Circle, Wakefield  (adjacent to Lynnfield Marketplace)
Info: Join Melrose chamber members, and members of the Stoneham, Reading-North Reading and Wakefield-Lynnfield chambers for this educational seminar and networking breakfast. Free for Chamber members, $10 for nonmembers, but registration is required. Register here and view additional details about the topic and guest speaker.

October After Hours with the Melrose Family YMCA
When: Thursday, October 13, 5:30PM-7:30PM
Where: Melrose Family YMCA
Info: Save the date for our October After Hours hosted by Chamber member, the Melrose Family YMCA. If you know someone who is interested in joining the Chamber please have them register to attend this evening of networking with you! $10 for members, $20 for non-members. Register to attend here.

The Ritz-Carlton Leadership Center: Memorable Customer Service
When: Thursday, October 20; 7:30AM Check in andTraining from 8:00AM-10:00AM
Where: Crowne Plaza, 15 Middlesex Canal Park Dr, Woburn,  (next to Showcase Cinemas)
Info: The Ladies and Gentlemen of The Ritz-Carlton take service excellence to the highest levels every day. On Thursday, October 20, 2016, The Ritz-Carlton Leadership Center will present an exceptional two-hour program on ways to fulfill both expressed and unexpressed needs of your clients and introduce the skills to provide authentic customer engagement.

You will be introduced to The Ritz-Carlton service model for:
  • Providing anticipatory service that creates passionate advocates of your brand
  • Crafting unique, memorable and personal experiences that prevent your customers from feeling like they are simply 'another transaction'
  • Developing a written service strategy to ensure consistency and cultivate loyalty.
Cost: $70/person for chamber members; $90/person for nonmembers. View complete details and register here .

November Events:
Watch your email for invitations to the November After Hours which will be sponsored by Wingate at Melrose, a multichamber marketing seminar on November 9th, and a multichamber Women in Business Event!
Upcoming 
Signature Chamber Events
Trick or Treat at Main Street Businesses
When: Friday, October 28th, 3:30PM - 5:00PM
Where: Main Street from Upham to Grove Street will be closed to vehicle traffic.
Info: All Melrose businesses are invited to participate. Details to follow in a separate email!

Home for the Holidays
When: Friday, December 2nd and Saturday, December 3rd
Info: A Melrose tradition, Home for the Holidays is a city-wide holiday open house that ushers in the holiday season. On Friday night, the holiday lights are turned on and Santa arrives in Melrose. On Saturday, the city is full of fairs, performances, sales, specials and tastings that last throughout the weekend. Special holiday trolleys run on Saturday, carrying shoppers throughout the shopping districts. Details to follow but please save the date!
Melrose Chamber of Commerce
781-665-3033