Reading, MA – The Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce hosted Winterfest on March 9th from 5 – 8 PM in Reading Square. The event was a wonderful success, and the Chamber would like to thank our guests, families, volunteers and sponsors. We would like to especially thank our Nor’ Easter Signature Sponsor, Kiara Mooney Salon and Spritiual Spa. Their angel wings ice sculpture was a work of art!
We were happy to host Hopothecary Ales, Gentile Brewing Company, and Small Change Brewing at the beer garden this year. The beer garden was sponsored by Barton Rossetti Law, William Raveis Real Estate, Latham Law, Reading Foot and Ankle Specialists and Fitness Within.
A huge shout-out to Michelle McNall of ABC Home Healthcare and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate. In her limited spare time, she is on the Chamber Board of Directors and served as our energetic Olaf. Thank you to the Town Staff, especially Fidel Maltez, Town Manager, Ben Cares, Economic Development Director, Chris Cole and the DPW, Police and Fire Departments who all played important roles in the planning.
The Event Blizzard sponsors were Austin Prep, The Savings Bank, PDA Dental Associates, Reading Cooperative Bank, and Northern Bank. Reading Recreation sponsored the hot cocoa, and we were happy to offer locally-owned Cupcake City and Swiss Bakers space at the event.
Our ice sculptures were beautiful and enjoyed by many. Our ice sculpture sponsors are International Family Church, Sweepnman Chimney Sweeps, Metro Credit Untion, T. A. Sullivan Insurance, North Reading Subaru, Doyon’s Appliance, Common Trust Federal Credit Union, The Horseshoe Grille, Ruberto, Israel and Weiner PC, Jordan’s Furniture, Weston & Sampson, Flush Portable Restrooms, Salem Five, Little Treasures School House, and Staples.
Music and Photo Booth were provided by Time of your Life DJ of North Reading, and we would like to thank Mike Kirmes, Store Manager of Doyon’s Appliance and Brian Lindmark of Cross Country Mortgage who offered many hours, vehicles, and staff to set up the event and break down. Our entertainment sponsor was Dracut Window & Door. Thank you to Erika Hemingway of North Reading and the Museum of Science for facilitiating interviews and RCTV for filming the event. Thank you to Al Pereira for photographing the event and also provided the fun photo booth.
The s’mores are a fun addition to the common and we prepped over 1,000 smores for the event, thanks to our s’mores sponsors: Teradyne, Greater Boston Stage, Broco Energy, Reading Orthodontist, Whitelam Books, Cain Oil, Artis Senior Living, Piece by Piece Movers, The Residence at Pearl Street, Mark Tango Plumbing, North Shore Bank, LPB Insurance, The Goddard School, Beth Israel/Winchester Hospital, Goodhearts, Reading Gymnastics, Douglass, Edgerley & Bessom Funeral Home, Representative Brad Jones and Simms Jewelers.
The mission of the Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce is to foster a thriving business community that facilitates connections between businesses, builds engagement between businesses and residents, and contributes to long term economic growth in our community. Our events are planned by volunteer committees. To learn more or to get involved please contact Lisa Egan, Executive Director at lisa@rnrchamber.com or at 978-664-5060.
