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Thursday, October 15, 2009
A cooperative presentation of the Neponset Valley, Tri-Town, and United Regional Chambers of Commerce and Affiliates
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You can bet this will be great Exposure for your business!
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The NVCC conducted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the Grand Opening of Tavolino Pizza Gourmet at Patriot Place Foxborough. Pictured from left to right: Brian McGillicuddy, NVCC Director of Membership, Executive Chef, Matt Kennedy, Robert Kraft, Chairman and CEO of The New England Patriots, Graham Silliman, owner of Tavolino Pizza Gourmet, Andre Tippett, Patriots Hall of Famer, Alex Smith, Patriots Tight End, Brian Earley, General Manager of Patriot Place, and Tom Perruna, Tavolino General Manager assisted in kicking off the grand opening by cutting the ribbon.
Tavolino celebrated their grand opening Wednesday, May 20th with a ribbon cutting ceremony and delicious (and complimentary) appetizers and pizza for the general public. All beverage proceeds benefited The Foxborough High School Touchdown. |
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April Business After Hours
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The "Driving Business with the Chamber" show is currently airing live each week from a state-of-the-art remote studio at Tastings Wine Bar & Bistro at Patriot Place on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 5:00-5:30PM, and is broadcast Thursdays and Fridays from the WDIS AM 1170 studios, hosted by Dan Collier. Live broadcasts with NVCC members will focus on promoting your business, as well as general topics and insight into success and strategies for growth, management and general business health.
Every Thursday from 5:00 to 5:30PM, Dan Collier is joined by fellow Chamber Member Reginald Ethridge (Greenpark Mortgage Corp.). Reggie is a member of the NVCC Economic Alliance Group, and gives insight into financial strategies and general economic fundamentals. Don't miss the end of the week wrap up on Fridays from 5:00-5:30PM when Brian  McGillicuddy, NVCC Membership Director joins Dan in studio to review the week in business as it relates to the chamber and you. You can also listen online at www.wdisam.com.
Please contact Brian McGillicuddy (brian@nvcc.com) for information on how you can broadcast your NVCC business FREE on WDIS AM 1170.
Suzanne Belanger (CPR World, Inc.) on-air with Dan Collier
Well-known Boston talk radio personality Chuck Morse begins a new show on WDIS AM 1170. The show, called The Boston Tea Party, will air every weekday from 3:00-5:00 PM live from Tastings Wine Bar and Bistro at Patriot Place in Foxborough, MA. Listen live on www.wdisam.com |
We would be happy to publish your noteworthy cause, promotion or upcoming community event. Please email kathleen@nvcc.com with a minimum of 30 days
Back by popular demand! Join us on June 15th at 8:30AM for another LinkedIn Seminar at the NVCC Office. Learn how to navigate the hottest virtual business networking site, and join the NVCC LinkedIn page(for members only). Tricia White with the MSBDC will teach you everything you need to know. RSVP to Kathleen@nvcc.com. June 17th 6:00-8:00PM Free Seminar "Getting Your Finances in Shape for Home Purchasing" presented by the NVCC Financial Alliance. Topics: $8000 Tax Credit for First Time Home Buyers; Foreclosures and Short Sales pros and cons; How to repair damaged credit; Mortgage financing.Westwood Public Library, 686 High Street, Westwood MA. RSVP to ethridge@compfinsolutions.com.
There is still time to sign up for the upcoming American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Greater Norwood.® The event will be held on June 19-20, 2009 at Walpole High School, Walpole, MA. Walkers and volunteers are still needed, and can register by clicking here, or by contacting your local American Cancer Society office at 508-897-4343.
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Congratulations to NVCC Ambassador Sharon Fradkin ( The Wizard of Adz) for winning the 1st Quarter Ambassador Award. |
Did you know that the Chamber offers FREE business counseling services at our offices?
For more information on the MSBDC or to make an appointment to meet with a counselor at the NVCC Office, visit their website or call 508.673.9783.
NVCC offers free
SCORE COUNSELING
at the NVCC Office On Thursdays by appointment
Call 781-769-1126
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Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce
Business Connection eNewsletter
June 2009
Volume III, Issue 6 |
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24th Annual Golf Tournament |
Monday, August 3, 2009
11:00-12:00 Registration
11:30 - Lunch
12:15 - Shotgun Start
5:15 Cocktail Hour - 6:15 Dinner and Awards
Golf, Lunch and Dinner: $170/golfer
Please join our list of current Golf Tournament Sponsors:
Gold Sponsors:
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2009 Spring Speakers Series |
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Please join us for the last program in our
Spring Speaker Series:
Leadership Challenges and Opportunities in
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
 Katherine Hesse, Esq. & Thomas Colomb, Esq. of
 7:15-8:00 am: Continental Breakfast
8:00-9:00 am: guest presenter and Q&A
or call 781-769-1126
Sponsored by:
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Morning Networking June 10th @The Chateau |
 Please join us for Morning Networking on Wednesday, June 10th at the Chateau Restaurant of Norwood.
This event allows you to promote your business with the assistance of facilitators (delicious breakfast buffet included). All reservations made 24 hours in advance will be entered in a drawing to win a free "Spotlight" ad in The Business Connection eNewsletter.  Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 7:30 - 9:00am
Location: The Chateau Restaurant
404 Providence Highway
Norwood, MA 02062
$25m/$50nm $5 walk-in surcharge
Reservations are required, and please remember that "a reservation made is a reservation paid".
910 Washington St., Dedham - Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Noon Networking is preceded by the "How to Network Seminar" presented by Kevin Hallinan, of WINNING, Inc. The cost of the seminar is $25 per person.
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This year we encouraged NVCC members to invite a prospective guest to see the NVCC in action at one of three "Triple Play Thursdays" held in conjunction with the 2009 membership campaign. Pictured left to right: Nancy Wluka (Wluka Real Estate); John Gorham (The Bulfinch Group); Jay McHugh (ReMAX/Unlimited); Heather Dumaine (SendOutCards, Inc.); Tom Gorman (Gorman Associates); and Mike Polito (New York Life).
Stay tuned for the final score as we continue to tally new members as they reach home plate and become NVCC members! |
 NVCC is buzzing with activity and we hope you will join us for some or all of the upcoming special events. Please check out our NEW website for further details about each offering and to learn about the new capabilities of the site. June 16th - Don't miss the third and final segment of our Spring Speakers Series with guest presenters Katherine Hesse, Esq. and Tom Colomb, Esq. of Murphy, Hesse, Toomey and Lehane. The first two sessions were excellent and the final segment promises to be equally engaging and informative. Following up on the "state of the state" and "the state of the nation", Attorneys Hesse and Colomb will discuss "the state of your business" - a checklist for businesses facing the challenges and opportunities of today's economy. This breakfast event will be held from 7:30-9:00 am at the Walpole Country Club and pre-registration is required by June 11th. June 17th - A Public Meeting will be held from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Coakley Middle School in Norwood to showcase and discuss the Rt. 1/Rt.95 Corridor Study which the Executive Office of Transportation (EOT) funded and has been conducting for NVCC. Watch for more details in the near future or contact Sue McQuaid directly at 781-769-1126.
August 3rd - NVCCAnnual Golf Tournament at the Foxborough County Club. We welcome golfers, volunteers and non-golfing members to participate in this event. Great Sponsorship Opportunities are available. Showcase your business, participate in our raffles and auctions, join us for dinner - everyone can be a part of this major event which helps support the services and programs we offer to members and the communities and non-profits we assist.
June 23rd - New Member Breakfast: all new members since March of 2009 will be receiving an invitation to join us from 7:45-9:00am at the Chamber office for coffee and a more detailed introduction to the Chamber and all it has to offer - you will be amazed at all we do - it will be an hour well-spent and another great networking event!
June 25th - Business After Hours at Poirier Sales and Service in Norwood
Also, please note that our Website now has online payment capabilities, a Member News page for your personal and professional announcements (just send us your news) and a soon to be announced Advertising section. We hope members will begin to use the website not only as a source of a wide-range of business and economic development information but also as a means of advertising their businesses and presenting special offers to NVCC members. And don't forget the Gold Listing with a direct map link that is available annually for $50 on our online member directory. Your business can stand out among the listings and viewers are provided a direct link to a map noting your location.
We are moving forward. Our Membership Campaign has been a great success with 30-40 new members joining the Chamber during May and we thank you once again for your spirit of cooperation and the support you daily provide to one another and the Chamber as a whole. The membership of NVCC is OUTSTANDING and we look forward to seeing you at the many and varied events of the summer. Enjoy the warmth!
Sue McQuaid
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BAH June 25th @Poirier Sales & Service |
Enjoy casual networking, food and drink, while meeting prospective clients in the elegant showroom of Poirier Sales & Service, located at 1015 Washington Street, in Norwood, on Thursday, June 25th.
Date: Thursday, June 25, 2009 5:30-7:30PM
1015 Washington Street
Norwood, MA 02062
$10m/$20nm $5 walk-in fee
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Ribbon Cutting June 18th @CPR World |
 The Neponset Valley Chamber will conduct a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thursday, June 18th at 10:00am to celebrate the grand opening of CPR World Inc. located at 354 Turnpike Street, Room 101, in Canton, MA. Members of the NVCC Ambassadors Group will assist in the ceremony.
CPR World is a new company on a mission: to teach as many people CPR/Basic Life Support as possible. CPR saves lives - it might one day save someone in your family or even your own. They teach Health Care workers, nurses, doctors, EMTs, or any type of therapist, more advanced levels of life-saving. They hold weekly classes, including morning, evening, and Saturday. Call (617)276-5950 or visit CPRWORLD.Org. |
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Ribbon Cutting Held @MetroPCS |
  The Neponset Valley Chamber recently conducted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the Grand Opening of Metro PCS newest corporate store located at 529 Providence Highway, Dedham. Pictured at the ceremony (left): Brian McGillicuddy, (NVCC Membership Director); Sharon Fradkin (The Wizard of Adz): Patricia Snook (MetroPCS Marketing Director); Marion Carter (MetroPCS Operations Director); and Joseph Chermesino (MetroPCS Acct. Service Rep).
MetroPCS Communications is one of the fastest-growing wireless companies in the country. To see how they can unlimit you for as low as $30 a month with no contract, call Patricia Snook at 781-467-1243 or visit their website at www.metropcs.com. |
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 The Tall Ships are Coming! Reserve your seat today for a 2 ½ hour cruise to view the Tall Ships at berth in Boston Harbor on Saturday, July 11th from 3:00 to 5:30PM. UMass Boston Division of Marine Operations has provided the use of a vessel to us. The boat will depart from the UMass Boston waterfront location. Seating is limited - $40 per person, and includes snacks and soft drinks. Pre-registration/pre-payment required. Limit of 3 cruise tickets per purchaser. Register and pay online or call 781-769-1126 for details. |
Your business can win this Spotlight coverage if you register at least 24 hours in advance for a Morning or Noon Networking, and your name is drawn at the Networking.
Member Spotlight
Stacy Smith
400 Crown Colony Drive, Suite 204
Hello fellow chamber members! My name is Stacy Smith and I am a sales consultant for Paychex, Inc. My position allows me to have the pleasure of meeting with small to medium sized businesses and help provide solutions for payroll, tax payment and human resources. It is rewarding to know that I am doing my part to provide clients with more time to do what they do best - run their business. It makes me feel great to know that I am working for a company that has been honored with awards such as Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work For", "The Top 125 Training Programs", and one of the "World's Most Ethical Companies". As a consultant, I work in Norwood, Westwood, Walpole and Dover to bring new business, as well as maintain relations with the 500+ current clients in the area. In addition, I can be referred anywhere outside of my territory.
In this economy it is crucial for business owners to evaluate where and how their time and money is being spent. With over 40 different products and services, there is so much we have to offer. I can do a full "needs analysis" with a business owner and do my part to make sure they are not doing more work, or spending more money, than they need to.. Our most basic service allows us to handle all payroll related taxes, and take 100% liability for ensuring that things are done accurately and on time. In addition, I can provide a free cost and service comparison for businesses that are using a different payroll service, or doing their payroll and tax payment through another method.in-house.
Since I have been working in the Neponset Valley, I quickly realized the need to become a member of the chamber. The chamber networking events and my REN group have really helped me in my quest to achieve my goals. I look forward to meeting more chamber members, and anyone who has any payroll or human resource questions or needs can call me at any time at 617-770-5752. |
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Thank you for your reading time!
Please contact me if you have any questions or comments.
Kathleen Sebring, Editor
Vice President of Member Services and Events
Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce
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The final leg of the NVCC Membership Campaign "Triple Play Thursday" was held May 21st at 
