As we embark on the exciting journey that is 2024, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support and engagement. This January, our newsletter is packed with a recap of 2023 and exciting opportunities that we can't wait to share with you.

Join us at the New England Restaurant & Bar Show on February 4-5, 2024, in Boston, MA for Emerging Technologies, Live Culinary Demos, and Networking. Use our Promo Code "MARA24" when registering online, to receive a Free Registration!

 

Show Highlights: 

300+ Exhibitors

Keynotes

Sampling Pavilions

Education Sessions·

Live Culinary Demos

Every business owner knows how difficult it can be to attract new customers. You can spend hours crafting the perfect product or service and designing an eye-catching website, but if no one knows you exist, it’s all for nothing. Social media has leveled the playing field, giving small businesses a way to compete with larger companies for attention. 

 

By using social media platforms to create content that is interesting and engaging, you can reach a wider audience and encourage them to purchase from your brand. A well-executed social media marketing strategy will lead to increased visibility for your business. Join us for this workshop presented by Heather Taylor, Boss Lady and Social Media Chick with GlitterGirl Media and learn all of the components of a solid social media strategy for your business and how to put that strategy into action.

The parade starts at 10am on February 18, 2024 at Phillips Square (corner of Harrison Ave and Beach Street) and finishes at 3pm. 

On February 10, 2024, from 1 pm to 3 pm, the Boston Lunar New Year celebration will take place at Boston City Hall, transcending ethnic boundaries, integrating different cultures and races, showcasing the activities people engage in when celebrating the Lunar New Year, such as shopping for New Year goods, cleaning, pasting couplets, making window paper-cuts, having a reunion dinner, making dumplings, watching the Spring Festival Gala, paying New Year visits, and visiting friends and relatives. Participants will immerse themselves in the Lunar New Year experience.

 

Please contact contact: Cara Xu; caraxu2020@gmail.com for more information on attending. 

Grant & Program Opportunities

 

(Rolling Deadline) Amber Grant - Women's Net gives away at least $30,000 every month in Amber Grant money. In recognition of the diversity of businesses owned by women, they've also expanded their grant-giving to include Marketing Grants, Business Category Grants, as well as two $25,000 Year End Grants.

 

(Rolling Deadline) Free LLC Formation for Moms - Zenbusiness is giving every mom in America the ability to start an LLC for free, plus the cost of your state fee.  

Founded in 2018, Massachusetts Asian Restaurant Association (MARA) is a non-profit corpo­ration registered at Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It formed a partnership with Massachu­setts Restaurant Association (MRA) in 2020. MARA provides Asian restaurant businesses the resources and guidance needed to advance in the industry. MARA is a platform connecting Asian restaurant members with professional service providers as well as relevant governmental entities to enhance the communication collaboration and mutual benefits. Visit ma-ara.org to join or learn more.