Monique’s Bath Showroom: Putting the ‘Local’ in Local Business Since 1983

In this day and age when consumers have thousands of options at their fingertips, it can be easy to only consider the price point when making a decision about bath renovations and related products. But it’s important to consider the bigger picture. Businesses need to stand out in more ways than just cost. One of those ways is building and maintaining relationships with their community.

Monique’s Bath Showroom is far ahead of this curve. Since their inception in 1983, they have been cognizant of their community work and contributions, and are loyal to the causes they care about. Not only do they offer high-quality products and top-notch customer service, but they also recognize that being a local business is more than being a business—it’s also about being local, in more ways than one.

Most recently, Michael Battista, president of Monique’s, sat down with Zack Gosselin, a young and budding philanthropist and organizer of the DreamBigVille Donate-A-Thon, to discuss Monique’s charity work. Monique’s has consistently been Zack’s largest donor over the years.

Paying Gratitude and Kindness Forward Is In Our Company’s DNA

From the Watertown Boys & Girls Club to the Cambridge Health Alliance, Monique’s doesn’t just work with one type of charity. If there is a cause that benefits the community, you can bet Monique’s is involved.

Monique’s has supported the following initiatives:

Education and Children

• Watertown Boys & Girls Club
• Watertown High School (PTSO) – Parent Teacher Student Organization
• Foundation For Belmont Education
• Nashoba Learning Group (NLG) – Autism
• The Cambridge Montessori School
• Boston Trinity Academy Scholarship Fund
• Crew Boston Educational Fund (CREW)
• Miller Tracy Children’s Foundation – Watertown
• Aaron’s Presents – Lowell
• DreamBigville.org – Internet Based
  

Health Services

• Cambridge Health Alliance
• Mount Auburn Hospital
• Pan Mass Challenge
• Steps For Recovery – Wakefield

Community

• Grecian Festival 2018 – Taxiarche Archangel Greek Orthodox Church
• Wellesley Hills Junior Women’s Club – (WHJWC)
• Historic Newton’s annual Newton House Tour
• Dress For Success – Worcester

Veterans

• Operation Stand Down – Rhode Island
• VFW Post 1105 – Boston

Michael Battista is personally involved in a number of civic initiatives as well, often taking a leadership role. As the chairman of the Belmont Planning Board from 2013-2015, he drafted zoning by-laws; reviewed and voted on applications; held hearings; planned for the future development areas of the town that may require re-zoning; and worked with residents, neighborhood groups, and developers and building owners to ensure that the character of Belmont’s neighborhoods were maintained and enhanced.

Mr. Battista was the president and owner of R&R Battista Construction Services, Inc. from 1992-2012, the president of Oakley Country Club from 2011-2013, and the president of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) in 1999.

Three National “Showroom Of The Year Awards” and Counting…

It is for reasons like these, and more, that Monique’s Bath Showroom has recently been awarded Showroom of the Year for the Decorative Hardware Association (DPHA) and at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS). Currently, Michael sits on the Board of Trustees for the DPHA, an organization that the most exquisite showrooms in America turn to, to help them operate in a world-class way!

While it may seem like you have endless options for your bath renovation needs, not all businesses are as devoted to their communities quite like Monique’s. They are more than just thought leaders in their industry; they have demonstrated a serious commitment to serve others. You can be sure that when you choose Monique’s you’re doing more than just updating your bathroom—you’re also investing in your community.