WBC Blog

A thriving community doesn’t happen by accident - it’s built through collaboration, shared values, and people showing up for one another. We see that in droves every day in Watertown, in both large and small moments. It takes a village to lift up a community and one of the most powerful ways is through partnerships between local businesses and nonprofits! Our nonprofits address critical needs in the community - from education, housing, food access, arts and culture, and more.

A recap of WBC's kickoff event of the year focusing on local marketing and branding for small businesses.

Watertown is more than just a place to do business; it is a community defined by its resilience, creativity, and connection. At the Watertown Business Coalition (WBC), our mission is to ensure that every business—from the independent consultant to our largest of companies—has the support and advocacy they need to thrive as well as help connect member organizations with the Watertown community. As we look back on 2025, the impact of our collective efforts is clear. A Year of C

Mark your calendars for the return of one of Watertown's biggest and most anticipated events — the Watertown Arts Market! This year's WAM will take place on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026. In 2025, the Market returned to Arsenal Park, and welcomed more vendors and visitors than ever! The Watertown Arts Market, an event hosted by the Watertown Business Coalition in partnership with the City of Watertown, connects the public to Watertown’s working artists, cultural organizations, and t

After much festive deliberation (and serious admiration of tinsel, twinkle lights, and creativity), we want to give a HUGE congratulations to our 1st and TIED for Second Place Winners & People's Choice Winner for WBC's 1st Annual Holiday Decorating Contest! The winners are: 1st Place: Cass School of Floral Design The "wow factor" of the displays at Cass Flowers blew our judges away! Every inch of their wrap around windows (and even their roof!) is decorated with beautiful fl