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Established in 1926, the Roslindale Board of Trade is the community's prime business network. The organization gives a strong voice to business both within the community and the city. It is an effective support for member businesses and their products and services and offers many opportunities for business networking. As one of the oldest business associations in Boston, the Board of Trade is a vital and active organization in the community. This growth mirrors the economic vitality and recent rennaissance of Roslindale.

The mission of the Roslindale Board of Trade (RBT) is to foster and promote the vitality and productivity of the Roslindale business and professional community, thereby contributing to the economic welfare of the general commonwealth of which we are a part. We seek to promote the Roslindale business and professional community by providing networking opportunities and an environment for the personal and professional growth of our members.

End-of-Year RBT Monthly Meeting to be held on Tuesday, June 1st

31-May-2010

The Roslindale Board of Trade’s end-of-the-year meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 1 at 6:00 P.M. at the Arbri Café at 146 Belgrade Avenue, Roslindale. We will have an update on the plans for our fall fundraiser event. New members are always welcome!

AFLAC Representatives Speak at RBT's April Meeting

30-Apr-2010

AFLAC representitives present at April meeting

Paul Saccardo, an agent for AFLAC Insurance, spoke about short-term disability insurance that business owners can offer to their employees. It was an informative and lively talk. Paul and his associate Ken Platter, stressed that employers must invite AFLAC in to talk with their staff. Employees pay AFLAC at rates averaging about $10 per week.

Photos from Post-Holiday Celebration

29-Jan-2010

The Knights of Columbus hosted our members for fine dining, catered by Bangkok Cafe, and plenty of song with organist par excellence Gene Palazzi and songbird Jeanie Lovering. Regulars from the senior community and RBT members took their turns at the mike, too! Photos of this event can be seen here.

F. J. Higgins Funeral Home Becomes Exclusive Veterans Provider, Kicks Off Cell Phones For Soldiers Collection Drive

24-Jun-2009

Mike Flynn, Funeral Director of F. J. Higgins Funeral Home announced today that his firm has been selected to become an exclusive, certified Veterans & Family Memorial Care Provider for The Parkway Area of Boston. VFMC Providers are family owned & operated. They are selected for upholding the highest level of ethical business standards and integrity while providing outstanding, affordable professional service. The staff at F. J. Higgins Funeral Home are experts in assisting families with all aspects of the final arrangement process. They work closely with all Veterans Service Organizations and local Hospices.

The government does an excellent job providing veterans and their spouses with burial benefits if you use a Veterans National or State cemetery, however there are very limited benefits for the funeral or cremation arrangements. Mike Flynn, Director of F. J. Higgins Funeral Home has demonstrated a willingness and commitment to reach out to veterans and their families by extending benefits and savings beyond those provided by the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs. This includes a preneed discount of 10% off services and merchandise to veterans and their spouses as well as a complimentary wood and glass flag case to the surviving spouse of a veteran who has pre-arranged via the VFMC program.

Another way VFMC Providers are reaching out is by their participation in the Cell Phones for Soldiers program. More than 150,000 troops are serving overseas and are away from their families. Hundreds of Veterans & Family Memorial Care Providers nationwide are calling on all Americans to support these brave men and women by donating your old, unused cell phones. Included in becoming an Exclusive Veterans & Family Memorial Care Provider, F. J. Higgins Funeral Home in Roslindale Square has become an official drop off site for Cell Phones for Soldiers to help troops stay connected with their families.

Local residents can support the collection drive by donating their phones at F. J. Higgins Funeral Home located at 4236 Washington Street, Roslindale Square between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

“We’re proud to show our support for our U.S. troops, and to contribute to a worthy cause like Cell Phones for Soldiers” says Mike Flynn, Director of F. J. Higgins Funeral Home.

Cell Phones for Soldiers was founded by teenagers Robbie and Brittany Bergquist from Norwell, MA with $21 of their own money. Since then the registered 501c3 non-profit organization has raised almost $1 million in donations and distributed more than 500,000 prepaid calling cards to soldiers serving overseas.

The donated phones are sent to ReCellular, which pays Cell Phones for Soldiers for each phone, enough to provide an hour of talk time to soldiers abroad.

Approximately half of the phones ReCellular processes are reconditioned and resold to wholesale companies in over 40 countries around the world. Phones and components that cannot be refurbished are dismantled and recycled to reclaim materials. You can help F. J. Higgins Funeral Home in their goal to help provide every U.S. soldier with a way to call home for free. For more information visit www.VeteransFuneralHomes.com or call F. J. Higgins Funeral Home at (617) 325-0455 or visit their website at www.fjhiggins.com.