What does the Fryeburg Business Association (FBA) do?

This year we again hosted Tuesday night concerts in Bradley Park.  This year the park event was expanded to include a business fair as well. As a way to help promote and build commerce in Fryeburg, all businesses, crafters, and food vendors were  invited — free of charge — to set up and be part of the fun in the park on Tuesday evenings.

We follow our mission statement to promote a positive business environment that contributes to the community and economic vitality of the Fryeburg area.

Here is a list of FBA accomplishments through December 2012:

• Set up the organization of the FBA with PO Box, Telephone, Website, Bylaws, Committees, Guidelines, Domestic not-for-profit, and applied for 501(c)(6) non-profit status
• Internet exposure with FBA web site; link to own business website or create your web page through FBA web site
• Social media marketing opportunities via FBA Facebook, Twitter accounts
• Provide business networking for FBA memberships with the Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Lakes Region of  Chamber of Commerce, and Maine Tourism Association; member of the Fryeburg Historical Society
• Work directly with Western Maine  Economic Council & Western Maine Economic Council
• Liaison with Town of Fryeburg
• Active with Rt. 113 Corridor Commission
• Distribution of the Economic Development Survey for Fryeburg
• Partners in the Fryeburg Regional Educational Network (FREN); hosted community discussion
• Spearheaded efforts to revitalize Main Street
• Coverage of Fryeburg in tourism magazines
• Created business socials sponsored by our member businesses
• Sponsor business marketing with advertising, email messaging for events, press releases, and grandopenings PR as requested
• Sale of Fryeburg Then and Now Book with calendars, photos, stories, FBA business listings created by Donna Woodward along with help and marketing from the Fryeburg Business Association
• Plan executive board meetings; business meetings with informative guest speakers
• Involvement with Community Events:

-Business sponsorships for Dinner Bell North
- Co-sponsor the “Bike Helmet Safety Program” with Fryeburg Police
- Fundraising for The Community Giving Tree
- Co-sponsor the summer Concerts in the Park; developed advertising brochure
- Hoisting/retrieval and replacement  of Town Flags:  Memorial Day through July 4th

 Please join us:

Membership Information for Fryeburg Business Association

A. Who can be a member?

Any business owner, business officer, or designated representative of any established business or professional practitioner or other legitimate business enterprise is eligible to become a member of FBA. Retirees and individuals who support the mission of FBA are also eligible to belong, in accordance with procedures established by the FBA Board of Directors.

B. How does one become a member?

The FBA Board of Directors, at its sole and absolute discretion, consistent with the provisions stated is the approving authority for all applications for membership in the FBA. An annual due base of $35 per member is required.

C. Voting rights of each member

Members must be present at meetings to vote. Meetings of the FBA membership shall occur at least 4 times annually, including January , and at dates and times established by the membership. Written or printed notice stating the place, day and hour of the meeting, and its purposes, will be posted at least 7 days in advance of the meeting in appropriate media as well as an emailed agenda to whose who request it. A quorum of at least 12 members is required to be present for voting. A majority present at the meeting at which a quorum is present shall constitute the action of the Association.

Download FBA Bylaws