About
The Oak Bluffs Association
Our Mission
The mission of the Oak Bluffs Association is to support a harmonious working relationship among members of the business community, civic associations, Town officials and the citizens of Oak Bluffs. We are committed to promoting the businesses, activities and attractions of Oak Bluffs in order to improve tourism through the pursuit of excellence, and in so doing, improve the quality of life for the community year round.
GOALS
1. Develop our Membership.
2. Produce and distribute first-rate materials each year that will promote our events and members.
3. Find ways to extend the shoulder season business.
4. Work with organizations and Town officials to improve the Town and create a more productive and harmonious working relationship among all parties.
PUBLICITY
The Oak Bluffs Association has an extensive public relations program that helps to promote events both on and off island, helping to bring visitors to Oak Bluffs.
The OBA advertises in the local and regional media for all OBA sponsored events. Press releases and calendar listings are included as support for this program.
All members receive a listing with their membership, plus, links to your own web site are FREE. Only members may be listed, and the OBA web site is continually being updated.
The OBA also maintains and staffs the Information Booth at Farland Square in OB. Members are eligible to participate for free in the booth program. Non-OBA Members are also welcome to display their brochures, space permitting, for a fee.
EVENTS
Major events this year sponsored by the OBA include Harbor Festival, Tivoli Day, Wind Festival, Ladyfest, Small Business Saturday, Holiday Promotions.
All are welcome to participate in the Harbor Festival and Summer Solstice (mid-June) and Tivoli Day (mid-September) street fairs. Member-vendors, Vineyard artisans, and non-profits receive discounted fees for booth space.
REPRESENTATION
OBA members are encouraged to attend the bi-weekly Board of Selectmen Meetings in an effort to improve working relations and communications between town officials and the business community and to address issues that may adversely impact the businesses of Oak Bluffs.
BECOME A MEMBER
Membership includes:
Business listed on the OBA website with information
One brochure slot in the Information Booth
Promotion of your business on all social media channels
Regular correspondence pertaining to town business matters
Oak Bluffs event discounts
Representation, assistance, and support at official Town Meetings
Fees:
$225 Full Membership
$125 Associate Member (Home Business or Non-Profit)
Membership is renewable each year.
Once your application is approved, you will be given access to the
Member's portal where you will be able to submit payment.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dennis daRosa, President
daRosa’s Printing Co.
508-524-2065 cell
508-693-0110 work
Renee Balter, Vice President
Titticut Follies
Keith Enos, Treasurer
H & R Block
508-693-7722 work
Christine Todd, Executive Director
Oak Bluffs Association
PO Box 1521, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
774-563-9197
Doug Abdelnour
Nancy’s
508-360-2703 cell
Holly Alaimo
Art Connection/MV Wind Festival
508-693-5444 work
Kathleen Cowley
Enchanted Chocolates
Kelly Feirtag
The Ritz Cafe
Jake Gifford
The Lazy Frog
508-693-4679 work
Ana Ilievska
Rockland Trust Bank
508-596-7800
Terry McCarthy
Dockside Marketplace
239-591-0836 cell
508-693-3392 work
John Newsome
Lawrence Realty
774-274-0066 cell
508-693-3302 work
Mike Santoro
Lookout Tavern, The Ocean View, Fishbones
508-274-0716 cell
508-693-7129 x. 11 work
Ann Smith
Featherstone Center for the Arts
John Tiernan
Dockside Inn
508-693-2966 work
Michael Wallace
Budget Rent-A-Car
508-693-0236 work