HUNTINGTON – The Jacob’s Ladder Business Association met on Tuesday at The Rapids in Huntington for their monthly “Snack and Schmooze” networking event. The JLBA is a group of business owners, artists and entrepreneurs with a goal of facilitating business opportunities in the hilltowns, while recognizing and preserving the natural resources of the area.
Michele Kenney and Elizabeth Massa (Photo by Amy Porter)
A short business meeting preceded the schmoozing on Tuesday, according to JLBA president Michele Kenney of Chester, owner of Functional Art Thermal Insulated Window Treatments. Discussed was a proposed business and hiking map, and an upgrade to the JLBA website at www.jlba.org.
Ed Pelletier, Linda Hill and Steve Hamlin. (Photo by Amy Porter)
JLBA member Elizabeth Massa of Russell, a plumbing and heating specialist, is working on identifying family friendly hiking trails to include on the map. Ingrid O’Riordan of Turley Publications discussed a print proposal for the map. Visitor Linda Hill of Agawam, owner of The WebScientists, shared some of her web products and knowledge with the group.
JLBA members Maureen Suriner, Linda Fontaine-Greenia and Michele Keeney at Tuesday’s networking meeting. (Photo by Amy Porter)
Door prizes donated by members were given out, along with sandwiches and chili from The Rapids.
The December meeting of the JLBA will take place on Tuesday, December 13 at 6 p.m. at The Swinging Bridge Auctions in Huntington. Kenney also encouraged JLBA members to drop in anytime during the open house for economic development that will be held on Tuesday, November 29th from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Stanton Hall in Huntington.
Christina Beeke and Michele Kenney. (Photo by Amy Porter)
“I would like to encourage Hilltown Business owners to get involved in the various efforts being undertaken for regional economic development. This is a time of great opportunity for the Southern Hilltown region. I feel that by working together, we can create an improved economic situation where small businesses thrive, and residents can afford to stay in their homes,” Kenney said.
