Southbridge Business Partnership

09/02/2026

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08/31/2026

08/31/2026

💻 Website Shoutout Monday! 💻

This week, we’re highlighting Dave's Pest Control and the important work they do protecting homes and businesses throughout our community.

Dave’s Pest Control’s website makes it easy for customers to learn about their pest management solutions, request an evaluation, and stay informed about protecting their properties.

With decades of experience serving Massachusetts, Dave’s Pest Control continues to provide trusted pest management services while focusing on customer service and community relationships.

Take a moment to visit their website, learn more about what they offer, and support a local business helping keep our homes and businesses protected.

https://www.davespestcontrol.net/

🌐 Support local. Visit local. Grow local.

08/30/2026

💬 Question of the Week

As we continue through the year, we're curious to hear from our local business community!

What's one business goal you'd like to accomplish before the end of the year?

Maybe it's growing your customer base, launching a new product or service, hiring more staff, increasing your online presence, moving into a new space, or simply reaching a personal milestone.

Share your goal in the comments! You never know who in our community may have the connections, resources, or encouragement to help you get there.

08/29/2026

🌟 Southbridge Business Partnership – August Membership Meeting 🌟

The Southbridge Business Partnership recently held our August Membership Meeting at the Jacob Edwards Library, and we want to extend a special thank you to the Jacob Edwards Library and the Friends of Jacob Edwards Library for hosting us and providing a wonderful space for our members to come together.

🍕 We also want to thank Central Pizza for providing food for the meeting. We truly appreciate your support!

One of the best parts of our membership meetings is hearing directly from the people who make our community what it is. Throughout the evening, representatives from local businesses and nonprofit organizations shared updates about what they are doing, upcoming events, and the many ways they are serving Southbridge and the surrounding community.

We are fortunate to have so many businesses, organizations, volunteers, and community members who give their time and energy to help Southbridge grow and move forward.

On behalf of the Southbridge Business Partnership, thank you to everyone who attended, shared an update, volunteered their time, and continues to invest in our community.

When our local businesses and organizations support one another, our entire community becomes stronger.

Working together. Supporting local. Building Southbridge. ❤️

08/27/2026

📣 SBP Business Grant Opportunity: Still Available! 📣

We’re excited to share that our SBP Business Grant Program is still open, and we’d love the opportunity to continue giving back to the businesses that make Southbridge such a great place to work, shop, and grow. So far, we’ve had the exciting opportunity to award two local small businesses with grant funding to support projects that strengthen their visibility, growth, and connection within our community, and we’re looking forward to helping more!

What can funding be used for?
Projects, programs, or initiatives that promote:
✔ Business growth ✔ Increased visibility ✔ Community engagement ✔ Economic vitality in Southbridge

💵 Grant Amount:
Up to $500 per business
(One application per calendar year)

Open April through December 2026 while funding lasts.
Limited funding available: only a select number of grants will be awarded.

✅ Eligibility:
Must be an SBP member business that supports Southbridge.
(This grant is for member businesses only and is not available for SBP nonprofit organizations.)

📝 How to Apply:
Complete the official application and submit by email or mail.

📬 Submission Options:
Email: [email protected]
Mail: SBP, P.O. Box 587, Southbridge, MA

⏱ Quick turnaround:
Applicants will be notified within 30 days.

We’re proud to support the entrepreneurs, business owners, and organizations that continue to make an impact in our community. We can’t wait to see what great ideas this grant helps bring to life!

👉 Apply today and take advantage of this opportunity while funding is available!

08/26/2026

💡 Business Tip of the Week

Don't make customers search for your contact information.

Make sure your phone number, email address, website, and business hours are easy to find on your website and social media pages.

The easier it is to reach you, the more likely customers are to do business with you.

08/25/2026

Happy Tuesday from the Southbridge Business Partnership! 🌟

It’s a great day to support the small businesses that keep our community moving. Whether you’re grabbing coffee, booking a service, shopping local, or planning something new for 2026, every visit, share, and recommendation makes a difference.

Take a moment today to stop into a local business, tag a favorite, or discover somewhere new right here in Southbridge.