Dear Reading & North Reading Residents,
The Reading - North Reading Chamber of
Commerce is, in fact, a business organization.
However, as businesses, our success hinges
on our connection with the community.
This relationship between these two entities
is what makes my job so satisfying. I am
constantly looking for ways to connect the
two in an effort to make Reading and North
Reading better places to live and work. This
directory is a wonderful example. The RNR
Chamber is proud to provide this “Local Business
Guide” as a resource to our community. As members of
our Chamber, the businesses listed in this directory demonstrate
their commitment to community and should be supported by their residents.
Every business listed in this directory is a member of the RNR Chamber of
Commerce. I urge you, the next time you go shopping, review this directory
and make a conscious effort to spend your dollars in one of these stores. I can
guarantee you will not be disappointed in the value of what our stores offer and by
the personal relationships you can build with these exceptional business owners.
Through our successful “Buy Local” program, the RNR Chamber of Commerce
continues to urge residents to spend their money locally, and with good reason.
Research indicates that for every $100 spent locally, $68 stays in the local
economy. Money spent at local businesses is reinvested into our communities
through taxes, job creation, and charitable donations. When you buy locally you
are investing in your community.
The Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization
dedicated to its members. Our Board of Directors is comprised of volunteers who
work for the benefit of the community as a whole. Our mission is a clear one: To
be an advocate and resource for local businesses, a community partner focused on
business development, and an activist for supporting and promoting buying locally.
When you become a member of our organization, you join a team dedicated to
making sure your business has the tools necessary to thrive in our community.
I hope you find this directory a useful tool to better support and connect with your
community. When you shop and do business in both Reading
and North Reading, you support the businesses that
support your community.
To become a member or to find out more
about our organization, please visit us at
Regards,
Julie Higgins
Executive Director
Reading - North Reading
Chamber of Commerce
