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Happy New Year! Welcome to 2012 and the year's first issue of Crossroads News! The Chamber is pleased to keep you up-to-date on the latest business news in our area---plus include some tips to help your company or organization continue to thrive in the new year and beyond.
We want to share your news with our readers! Email us your press releases, links and photos for inclusion in the next issue of Crossroads!
Don't forget to check us out on Facebook for the latest posts from our members and friends!
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Legislative Breakfast
with U.S. Senator Scott Brown
Monday, January 9 7:30 to 9:00am
RSVP Deadline is January 2!
The Chamber of Central Mass South is pleased to welcome U.S. Senator Scott Brown as the keynote speaker at our Legislative Breakfast to be held at Old Sturbridge Village's Oliver Wight Tavern on Monday, January 9. Perspectives on the economy and job creation are among the topics to be presented.
This event is open to the public. Please share this invitation with anyone you know who may be interested in attending. Members, consider purchasing a table and inviting your clients along to join us.
Cost is $24 for members, $29 for non-members.
Tables of 10 may be reserved for $225 for members and $275 for non-members. RSVP by phone or email to join us. View the menu here.
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 Join us forFUN at FIVE! January 24, 2012 You are invited to attend the first FUN at FIVE of 2012 at Lamoureux FORD in East Brookfield. Join us on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 and relax, mingle and network with other local business people, enjoy delicious food, a cash bar, take a chance to win great prizes (including a new Kindle Fire!) and, of course, have some fun!! Hosted by: Lamoureux FORD 366 East Main St., Route 9, East Brookfield 877-LAM-FORD www.lamoureuxford.com Sponsored by: Webster First Federal Credit Union 29 Trolley Crossing Road, Charlton 508-671-5175 www.websterfirst.com Admission to the event is $10 for members who pre-register or $15 for members at the door, and $20 for non-members. RSVP by calling 508-347-2761 or email info@cmschamber.org |
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Join us for a Ribbon Cutting!
JANUARY 14, 11:00AM
 The Chamber of Central Mass South will present a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the official Grand Opening of our newest Member: Liberty Tax Service of Southbridge.
You are invited to join us on Saturday, January 14 at 11:00am at the Liberty Tax Service office at 312 Main Street, Southbridge for the ceremonial cutting of the ribbon, refreshments, promos, and more.
Get your taxes done on this day and get $30 off! Find out about Liberty's $50 Cash in a Flash program and leave with a fifty dollar bill in your hands! Bring your business card and add it to Liberty's Community Business bulletin board!
We hope you will join us as we welcome Liberty Tax Service to our community!
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NEXT CBA MEETING
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The next meeting of Community Business Associates, the Chamber's official networking and referral program takes place on Friday, January 13 at 7:15am at Oliver Wight Tavern at Old Sturbridge Village.
Meetings run from 7:15-8:30 a.m. and are an opportunity for networking as well as discussing common business solutions and challenges. Business and professional guests are welcome to attend.
More information is available at www.communitybusinessassociates.org
email info@communitybusinessassociates.org
or contact Bob Datz at 508-637-1116
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Harrington Names New
Chief Information Officer
Harold Lemieux Comes To Harrington
From Morton Hospital In Taunton
SOUTHBRIDGE, Mass. -- Harrington HealthCare System has named Harold Lemieux as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO).
 Lemieux, currently CIO at Morton Hospital and Medical Center in Taunton, will join Harrington HealthCare System January 3.
Lemieux improved productivity and customer satisfaction at the hospital by developing an automated help-desk system that improved response time and quality of services.
As Chief Information Officer, Lemieux will be responsible for all Harrington Information Technology systems, including its telecommunications.
Before coming to Morton, he was a network and systems engineer at Versatile Technology, an IT solutions and consulting company in Dighton.
"I know that Harry Lemieux will be a strong and effective leader with the dedication and interpersonal skills to be successful at Harrington," said Edward H. Moore, President and Chief Executive Officer of Harrington HealthCare System. "Harry has experience implementing or managing IT systems that are similar to those at Harrington, including Meditech and CPOE -- Care Provider Order Entry. He is known for developing strong physician partnerships to achieve successful outcomes."
Lemieux has a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems from the New England Institute of Technology in Warwick, RI, and is working toward his Master of Business Administration at Bryant University in Smithfield, RI. He is an active outdoorsman whose activities include snowmobiling and fishing.
HARRINGTON HEALTHCARE SYSTEM is a comprehensive regional healthcare system serving the needs of Southern Worcester County and Northern Connecticut.
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CMS Chamber Welcomes New Legal Counsel
The Chamber of Central Mass South is pleased to announce that Member George I. Hammond, Attorney at Law, has accepted the position of legal counsel to the Chamber. The Chamber wishes to express its our gratitude to Attorney Hammond for accepting this position and we look forward to working together in the new year.
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Hitchcock Academy to offer free courses
Hitchcock Free Academy in Brimfield has received a $5,000 grant from Hanover Insurance Group Foundation Inc. in Worcester to offer free classes to residents who were financially affected by the June 1 tornado. Some have already taken advantage of free fall course offerings, among them, in CPR and first aid; language, craft, art and music classes; and instruction in lifestyle change.
Sue Gregory, director of the Academy, said free spring classes will, among others, help residents replant tornado-devastated yards and create kitchen gardens, while a creative writing class will encourage people to process their thoughts and feelings about the storm.
The academy has also received a $14,900 grant from the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts to serve Hampden County storm victims with the same educational opportunity. Hitchcock Free Academy provides educational, recreational and cultural programming for area residents.
Visit online at the Hitchcock Free Academy website.
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Help to Build the Sturbridge Veterans' Honor Roll
Purchase one or more engraved bricks at $100 each.
This is a great way to honor a friend or loved one or to recognize your company or organization. Not only will you be helping to build the Veterans' Honor Roll, your brick will forever be a part of the town's history. Target Dedication Date: May 28, 2012 (Memorial Day)
Add your personal inscription and an image and create a lasting tribute.
Questions? Contact Bob Briere at 508-347-3788 or email sturbridgeveterans@gmail.com
Visit www.sturbridgeveterans.webs.com
Make checks payable to Sturbridge Veterans Honor Roll and mail to: Veterans Honor Roll, P.O. Box 1, Fiskdale, MA 01518-0001. Please indicate "Honor Roll" on the outside of the envelope and in the memo section of the check.
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BE VISIBLE... STAY VISIBLE... ALL YEAR LONG!
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MARKETING FOR MEMBERS ONLY!
The #1 reason businesses like yours join the Chamber is to Increase Awareness, and Get More Business. Maximize your Marketing dollars and increase revenue NOW!
This is your chance to take advantage of the Chamber's new member marketing program and put the Chamber's promotional opportunities to work for your business. Pick and choose individual items from our digital and print a la carte menus or save up to 30% by reserving a package that will get your message out and deliver a full, rounded campaign throughout the whole year.
Build your campaign from these elements:
Dedicated E-blasts to our 600 strong list of local business contacts
E-Crossroads Ads
Direct Mail Flyers
Homepage Banner ads on the Chamber website
Featured Member Spots in the Chamber Corner feature of Southbridge Evening News
or choose the Gold, Silver or Bronze Package...
Target the local area with a comprehensive marketing mix and save even more money!
The Chamber can even provide design and printing services to help you save time.
We want you to thrive in 2012!
Marketing For Members Only
is designed to help you do just that.
See all the details at this link.
Contact Jack by email or by phone at 508-347-2761 for more information
or to reserve your package today!
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Super Clean Laundromat's HD TV Give-Away!
And the Winner is...
The Super Clean Laundromat Give-Away drawing was held on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at the laundromat. An expectant crowd gathered as Karl Hinrichs, owner of the laundromat, picked the winning entry from a huge laundry bag filled with entries. The lucky winner was Pino Rodrigues of Southbridge. Pino's prize was a 32" Visio HD TV. Pino was thrilled at his good fortune and though he said that he "never wins anything", that isn't the case anymore! Pino came directly to the Laundromat to have his picture taken and to be presented with the TV.
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Pino Rodrigues of Southbridge wins the Super Clean HD TV Drawing!
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The Super Clean Laundromat, located at 926 W. Main Street, Southbridge in the Big Bunny Shopping Center, boasts the following:
- State of the Art Washers & Dryers that save utilities,
- State of the Art Laundry Card Operated Laundromat (no more quarters),
- Friendly Attendants to help customers and perform Drop-off Laundry,
- 30 lbs. and 50 lbs. Stack energy saving dryers,
- Eight Huge 60 lbs. washers for the large machines (great for rugs, quilts, comforters & sleeping bags),
- Large soap container vending machines,
- Pay as you go Internet Station (computer hooked up to the internet),
- Secure Bathroom only available with Laundry Card access,
- Beautiful porcelain tiled floors,
- Air Conditioned.
The Laundromat hours are from 6 AM to 11 PM, 7 days per week, 365 days per year. In addition to self service, Super Clean Laundromat features a Drop-Off service with convenient hours, daily 8am to 7pm. Owner Sally Chinnock says, "Come check us out and let us clean your laundry." Visit online at www.supercleansouthbridge.com
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VISIT US ONLINE FOR FUN WINTER EVENTS AND MORE FROM YOUR CHAMBER!
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www.cmschamber.org
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