Winthrop Chamber of Commerce

The Springtime Sidewalk Sale is a town-wide event to raise awareness of the local shops and businesses that are right here in Winthrop. Shop at our stores, use our services, and enjoy our town in the spring!
Participating Chamber Members will be showing off their wares in front of their locations using signage, table tops, and other displays. Non-retail businesses are invited to participate by advertising special discounts or offers, and/or set up a table in French Square to have flyers, information, giveaways, raffles, etc.

As part of this sales event, from May 12-16 (Mon-Fri) all Chamber Gift Certificates will be on sale for 10% off! Good at over 50 local businesses, the gift certificates are perfect for any occasion. They can be purchased at Woodside Ace Hardware, Winthrop MarketPlace, or the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce.

There will be other activities that day as well, including the popular “Touch-A-Truck” event for kids from 9 am - 11 am at the Cummings School semi-circle. From “Pirates of the Caribbean”, Captain Jack Sparrow will make his way all over town throughout the day for free photos.
Once again, this year we will be playing “BIZGO”! The flyer will have a game card on one side with all the participating businesses on it. Each customer will get their “BIZGO” card stamped as they shop in the participating business. When a customer makes a purchase or transaction they get a stamp. Once they accumulate three stamps they are entered into the prize drawing for a $500 Winthrop shopping spree.

See you on the sidewalk Saturday, May 17th!

Thank you to all those who bought tickets to last Friday's $15,000 Jackpot Raffle. Not only the Chamber's major fundraiser for the year, it was also a really fun time. This year the grand prize was split at the final five mark: congratulations to Mary Ann Lucerto, Barbara Fournier, Susan Freedland, Dr. Paul McGee, and Sen. Anthony Petruccelli! The consolation raffle for $1,000 cash was won by Jim & Joan Kaiser. Don't miss out on all the fun and excitement next year!

The 17th annual Winthrop Chamber of Commerce Kick-Off Dinner & Awards Night had close to 400 people join in recognizing those working to make a difference in the community.

   Thank you to event sponsors: Boyd Insurance, East Boston Savings Bank, Massport, and MGH-Revere.
     Congratulations to the 2008 award recipients -- Youth Leadership: Casey Holden and Sarah Ford, Past Distinguished Service: Paul Caruccio, Visual Achievement: Atlantis Marina, Town Service: Richard Dimes, Coach of the Year: Frank Harris, Excellence in the Arts: Pam Racicot, Chamber Member of the Year: Christine Bernstein of Balloon City, Community Service: Peter Gobiel, Lifetime Achievement Award: Tony Rossetti, Patriot Award: Richard Honan, Business of the Year: Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, Educational Excellence: Bob & Rosanne Hudd and Sal & Beth Arena.
     Thank you to WCAT and the Winthrop Sun-Transcript for their excellent coverage.

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The 2008 Boston Business Journal list of top Chambers of Commerce once again included the Winthrop Chamber - ranked in the Top 25! The high level of activity, low membership dues, and excellent benefits all contribute to make the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce one of the largest in the Commonwealth.

Harbor Area - North of Boston Guide

Click here for an online guide to the Harbor Area, North of Boston. Learn more about the communities of Winthrop, Revere, Chelsea, Saugus, Everett, and East Boston.

Sections include lodging, dining, attractions, shopping, history, map, recreation, and a comprehensive business directory. For more information on the area, visit www.BostonNorth.org.

Modeled after the popular mall gift certificates, the "Winthrop Gift Certificate" is good at over 40 local establishments. Perfect for any occasion: birthdays, graduations, holidays, or just to say thank you. Click here for locations and to purchase online.

Check out the new "What to Do" section. Click here for info on attractions and recreation in Winthrop and the area or click here for the community events calendar.