The Misquamicut Business Association is a non profit group of like minded business owners who work tirelessly to improve your experience in Misquamicut. Forty Five businesses at the beach as well as over one hundred who service and supply us take part in the association.
WHAT WE DO
The MBA was formed in 2000 and since then is responsible for the maintenance, promotion and events at Misquamicut. Springfest, Fallfest, Guy Fawkes Bonfire Night, weekly classic car shows and Drive-In Movies in the summer are just a few of the things that we do to make your stay with us enjoyable!
We are pleased to work in conjunction with the Town of Westerly, the Misquamicut Fire District, the Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce and South County Tourism Council.
OUR GOALS
– Promote events that strengthen our community
– Provide a unified voice for the businesses in Misquamicut
– Create a welcoming environment for the guests and residents of Misquamicut
– Handle general maintenance of beach rights of way
President: Charles Trefes – Windjammer Vice President: Joseph Taunton – Pleasant View Inn Secretary: Robert L. Barber – Seafood Haven Treasurer: Sean Conroy – Stanton Realty
Board Member: Nunzio DiMarco – Venice/Winnapaug Inn Board Member: Tom Jasulavic – Purple Ape Board Member Alternate: Gino Arganese
Allied Board Member: Tammy Joslin – Washington Trust Co. Allied Board Member: Danielle Duzan – Westerly Community Credit Union Allied Board Member: Jeff Wiley – Thurston Foods Allied Board Alternate: Rich Mello – Coca Cola
Associate Board Member: Linda Capalbo – Shoreline Sanitation Associate Board Member: Mike Granieri – Gannon Marketing Associate Board Member Alternate: Jeff Miner
Committee Appointments Executive Committee Charles Trefes, Joseph Taunton, Nunzio DiMarco, Linda Capalbo
Membership/Nominating Committee Joseph Taunton, Nunzio DiMarco, Sean Conroy, Charles Trefes, Linda Capalbo
Finance Committee Charles Trefes, Linda Capalbo, Danielle Duzan, Tammy Joslin
MBA Staff-Non Elected Executive Director:Caswell Cooke, Jr. Festival Director: Amanda Perra MBA Executive Assistant: Rebecca Greene
Tourist Center: Road Crew: Dave Pasqualicchio, Kevin Martin, Ron Ultsch Car Show Director: Domenic “The Doc” Cardillo, Tim Connelly Drive-In: Valerie Knowles-Manager Promotions/Distribution: Ellen Mackin
