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Why Join the WBC

Running a business is hard work—you shouldn’t have to do it alone! The WBC is your local support system, giving you a seat at the table and tools to grow: from boosting your reach within the local community to connecting at over 25 events a year, we’re here to make sure you stay informed, visible, and connected! We are dedicated to making Watertown a vibrant place to do business and a community where every owner, employee, and resident can thrive.

Membership Benefits

  • Business profile on the WBC Member Directory

    • Add logo, description, keywords, and tags to an SEO optimized profile to increase your business's reach!​

  • Support and Resources

    • Reach out to the WBC Team directly when issues arise or you have a business question!​

    • Leveraging our wide-ranging network, we're happy to connect members with businesses & the city for specific needs.​

  • Stay informed about relevant business news and changes within the city

  • Marketing opportunities through our robust sponsorship packages

Advocacy

  • Acting as a bridge between local businesses and City Hall, we work with the Economic Development and Planning Department to collaborate on ideas, discuss issues, and create a network of support

  • A voice for local businesses amidst major developments in the City - helping to keep businesses' needs and concerns at the forefront of the conversation​​​

    • Encouraging communication between business owners project stakeholders

    • ​Recent Project Involvement:

      • Watertown Square Area Plan

      • Mount Auburn Complete Streets​

      • Coolidge Square

Events

  • Over 25 events a year bringing local businesses, City partners, local nonprofits, and community members together under one roof to network, collaborate, learn, and connect

    • Morning networking Coffee Connects

    • Evening After Hours networking events

    • Watertown Arts Market

    • Annual Update with Watertown's City Manager

    • STEM Night with Watertown Public Schools

    • Collaborative Workshops

    • Walk n Talks with Live Well Watertown

Community Impact

  • Fueling Local Connection: Membership dues directly fund our community events, creating the spaces where local leaders, nonprofits, and residents connect to keep our economy vibrant

  • A Collective Voice: By joining, you empower a unified advocacy branch that works with the City to ensure Watertown remains a business-friendly city where we can all thrive

  • Strengthening the Local Fabric: Membership isn't just a benefit for your business; it's a commitment to the community. Your support allows us to champion local-first initiatives as well as maintain our advocacy efforts and business tools to ensure that when a local business owner has a question or faces a challenge, the WBC is there to answer the call

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    Ready to join the WBC?

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Deena Marlette - Chief of Staff & Event Director, Branch Line

“We enjoy being a member of the WBC because it keeps us connected to the community and informed about what’s happening in the city around us. It’s a great way to build relationships, stay engaged with local initiatives, and support the overall growth of Watertown. Even though we just turned 10, we are still bringing new people to Branch Line that haven't visited before or haven't visited in awhile. It's awesome when people walk in and say how they heard of us or who told them we were here.”
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