What We Do

ANNUAL EVENTS

Family Fun Day
An exciting family event held in June at Mulberry Vineyards to benefit the Glocester Animal Shelter. 

Committee:
Chair: Kim Michalik, Oakleaf Campground
Raina Ballou, PawParazzi Dog Grooming
Kady Rogler, Navigant Credit Union 

Trick or Treat on Main Street
Join in this exciting village-wide community event to help the Glocester & Foster Food Pantries!

Committee:
Andy Goulet, ALLTOWN R/E Group
Frank Stevenson, Supporting Member
Jill Stevenson, MouseWorks 

Christmas In Chepachet
Santa & his reindeer across from the Pavilion, festive wreaths on Chepachet Bridge, and much more!

Committee:
Kevin Kitson, Chepachet Village Wine & Spirits
Kady Rogler, Navigant Credit Union

Earth Day
Helping to keep Glocester green and clean!

Committee:
Vincent E. Lepore, Jr., ECHO Associates
Vince Lepore, ECHO Associates
Frank Stevenson, Supporting Member 

PROGRAMS

Animal Shelter Donation Program
Members and town residents are encouraged to drop off cash donations to either of our two official collection locations -- Trish Hampton Pet Boutique and PawParazzi Dog Grooming. The GBA will deliver yor donation to the Glocester Animal Shelter.

Committee:
Chair: Charlie Wilson, The Town Trader
Raina Ballou, PawParazzi Dog Grooming
Trish Hampton, Hampton's Dog Gear 

Food Pantry Donation Program
Members and town residents are encouraged to drop off donations to Charlie Wilson at The Town Trader for delivery to the Glocester Food Pantry at the Glocester Town Hall.

Committee:
Chair: Charlie Wilson, The Town Trader

Mentor Program 
By becoming a mentor or program teacher, you can help students achieve their goals and gain valuable assistance in your business. Learn how you can be part of this exciting program at Ponaganset High School.

Committee:
Chair: Paul A. DeBlois, DeBlois Financial Associates

Kathleen E. Roberts Memorial Scholarship Program
Each year the GBA presents a number of scholarships to graduating seniors at Ponaganset High School who will be attending an accredited junior college, college, university or technical school.

Committee:
Kim Michalik, Oakleaf Campground
Michelle Keach, Coldwell Banker Realty
Steven Kitson, Chopmist Hill Liquors
Bud Leonhardt, Lakeview Dock Solutions 

Scorpio Award Program
The Joan M. Scorpio Award  is presented each year at the Annual Meeting to a chosen GBA Member for "Dedicated Service to Club and Community."

Committee:
Michelle Keach, Coldwell Banker Realty
Kevin Kitson, Chepachet Village Wine & Spirits 

Sign Sponsorship Program
The GBA sponsors five large "Welcome to Glocester" signs posted at eastern and western ends of Route 44, northern and southern ends of Route 102, and northern end of Route 100. Members can sign up to sponsor a sign and receive 6 months of 24/7 advertising. Monies generated by this program are used to maintain or replace the signs when needed.

Committee:
Chair: Vincent E. Lepore, Jr., ECHO Septic Services
401-568-0200, vinny@echoassociates.com
Vince Lepore, ECHO Associates
Lauren Vernancio, Knighthawk Auto

Social Media Ad Program
Do you have a special event coming up? Are you having a big sale? Are you planning on relocating? Just use the link below to send us your news and we'll see that it gets added to our GBA Facebook weekly schedule. The more detail you can provide, the better! 

As we launch this initiative, we kindly ask for your patience regarding turnaround time and posting frequency. Our team is made up of dedicated volunteers who will do their very best to support and grow this effort.

Committee:
Chair: Kady Rogler, Navigant Credit Union

Streetlight Banner Program
The GBA sponsors a number of "Welcome to Chepachet" banners hanging from the town's lampposts along Main Street, a great way to beautify the town and promote business within Glocester.

Committee:
Chair: Vincent E. Lepore, Jr., ECHO Septic Services
Charlie Wilson, The Town Trader

PUBLICATIONS

GBA Member Guide
Published annually. Pick up a batch at Chepachet Village Wine & Spirits to distribute at your place of business.

Committee:
Jill Stevenson, MouseWorks
Frank Stevenson, Supporting Member

Guide To Glocester
This exciting initiative, launched in 2023, is a full color, top quality, magazine-style publication sponsored by the Glocester Business Association. The guide includes listings of shops, dining, accommodations, entertainment, recreational activities, wellness, and more! Each year we publish 3,000 printed guides which are distributed to businesses and public buildings throughout the region.

We hope you will consider advertising along with your fellow GBA members to make this publication a success. If you have any questions about advertising in the guide, please let us know! Pick up a stack at Chepachet Village Wine & Spirits and distribute them at your business!

Committee:
Hilary Collings, Navigant Credit Union
Kady Rogler, Navigant Credit Union
Dave Wright, Mulberry Vineyards 

ADMINISTRATION

Committee:
Chair: Frank Stevenson, Supporting Member
Paul A. DeBlois, DeBlois Financial Associates, LLC
Jill Stevenson, MouseWorks

Membership

Committee:
Chair: Kady Rogler, Navigant Credit Union
Jill Stevenson, MouseWorks

Monthly Meetings

Committee:
Chair: Kady Rogler, Navigant Credit Union
Hilary Collings, Supporting Member
Lauren Vernancio, Knighthawk Auto 

Nominating

Committee:
Charlie Wilson, The Town Trader
Michelle Keach, Coldwell Banker Realty
Kevin Kitson, Chepachet Village Wine & Spirits 

Organizational Status

Committee:
Chair: Paul A. DeBlois, DeBlois Financial Associates, LLC
Frank Stevenson, Supporting Member 

Raffles

Committee:
Chair: Lauren Vernancio, Knighthawk Auto
Raina Ballou, PawParazzi Dog Grooming 

Town Council Liaison

Committee:
Chair: Charlie Wilson, The Town Trader
Kevin Kitson, Chepachet Village Wine & Spirits

Website/Database Management

Committee:
Jill Stevenson, MouseWorks

The Glocester Business Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.
Contributions are deductible for federal income tax purposes to the extent permitted by law.

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