In This Issue
Strictly Business EXPO Photos
Energy Efficiency for Home/Business @Holiday Inn Dedham
H1N1 Flu in Your Workplace
Noon Networking 11/12
ABC's of E-Tools 11/16
BAH @River Village Canton 11/19
Ribbon Cutting @Flowers & More Design Studio 11/19
NVCC members use
their Member to
Member Guides

day
after
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after day
after day
 
Shouldn't
your ad be
in next year's 
edition
 of the NVCC Member
Directory?
 
GGG Tax Seminar
 
 
Expo
 
The 8th Annual
SB EXPO 
was a knockout success!
Caritas Health Boxing 09 Expo
 Flowers & More 09 Expo 
Tastings Wine Bar Expo 09
Phonathon
Christina's 09 Expo
Cartridge World Expo 09
BIDPO
Hunakai 09 Expo
Clark & Lavey 09 Expo
MHTL Expo 09
 Wayne Kessler
Event Photos by
 
Caritas Health & Wellness Ctr.
Congratulations to Caritas Health & Wellness Center for winning a Free booth at the next Strictly Business EXPO. Every exhibitor was entered into a drawing to win a free booth at next year's event if their name was drawn and their booth was still setup 15 minutes before the end of Expo.
David Corbett of Baker Corbett & Geary LLC was the lucky winner of one of the  $100 grand prizes.
 For more Expo photos and the list of Exhibitors Click here
October  Business After Hours
 @Tastings Wine Bar & Bistro at Patriot Place Foxboro
Tastings BAH
More than fifty guests attended the event. Pictured here: Ed Ofgant (Investors Capital)  with Sergio Garcia (WDIS AM 170) on right.
Tastings Door Prize Winner
 Nancy Wluka (Wluka Real Estate Corp.) was the winner of the $50 Tastings Wine Bar & Bistro Gift Card drawing, with Dave Cicciarella, General Manager of Tastings, and Brian McGillicuddy (NVCC Director of Membership) on right. 
Consider hosting a
Business After Hours
and get great exposure for your company! 
You must be a member in good standing and have attended at least one recent Business After Hours. You provide the hors d'oeuvres and drinks, and we will take care of getting the crowd by advertising your event in our newsletter and area newspapers. Contact Brian McGillicuddy at 781-769-1126 for details
Welcome to the
Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce
Business Connection eNewsletter
                             November 2009
 Volume III, Issue 11

Energy Efficiency Program @Holiday Inn Dedham

ENERGY EFFICIENCY FOR YOUR HOME & BUSINESS 
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 
 
 Guest Presenters:
James Sayers and Augustine Pimentel
From Nstar
 
radiator  Join us to learn how you can lower your energy costs and help save the environment both at home and at work.
 
 Other NVCC Companies focused on green Green logotechnology and energy conservation have also been invited to have display tables with additional information. Come learn from and support other Chamber members.
Date:  Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Place:  Holiday Inn Boston/Dedham, Rt. 1 in Dedham
Time:  7:15-8:00am
Coffee, Breads & Muffins and NVCC Vendor Tables
8:00-9:00am - Presentation and Q&A
Cost: $15
 Register online or call 781-769-1126
 

  H1N1 Flu In Your Workplace 

NVCC Human Resource Council Presents:
 Preparing And Dealing With The H1N1 Flu In Your Workplace
 
fluA panel will lead a discussion on the HR and legal issues arising out of the H1N1 flu problem.  The panel will be Lisa Brissette and Ellen Quinlan, Directors of HR of Lockwood-MacKinnon and the League School of Greater Boston respectively, and Will Krasnow, Hinckley, Allen & Snyder LLP 
 
Date: Thursday, November 5, 2009 8:00-9:15am
Place:  NVCC Office, 190 Vanderbilt Ave., Norwood, MA
Click here to Register or call 781-769-1126.

Noon Networking @Finz Seafood & Grill

Due to the Veterans Day holiday, Noon Networking will be Finz Networkingheld on Thursday, November 12th at Finz Seafood & Grill of Dedham.
 
This event allows you to promote your business with the assistance of facilitators (delicious luncheon 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: Thursday, November 12, 2009  Time: 12:00-1:30pm
Location: Finz Seafood & Grill
910 Washington Street, Dedham, MA
$25m/$50nm $5 walk-in surcharge  
 
Noon Networking is preceded by the "How to Network Seminar" presented by Kevin Hallinan, of WINNING, Inc. Gain useful tips on networking and fine-tune your skills. The cost of the seminar is $25 per person.
 
Reservations are required, and please remember that "a reservation made is a reservation paid". Click here to register,  or email kathleen@nvcc.com.

 ABC's of E-Tools Seminar @NVCC Nov. 16th

Trish White LinkedIn 10 09 ABC's of E-Tools  @NVCC
 
On Monday, November 16th from 8:30 to 10:30am, Trish White of the MA Small Business Development Center will present the ABC's of E-Tools: LinkedIn/Facebook/Twitter at the NVCC office. Trish's seminars fill up quickly, so be sure to register today. Click Here to register.
 
We invite all NVCC members to join the
Neponset Valley Chamber LinkedIn Group.  It's another great way to communicate with fellow Members.  to Access the NVCC LinkedIn Group, logon to LinkedIn, and search under Groups for Neponset Valley  Chamber. 

 BAH @River Village Canton Nov.19th

River Village Canton ClubhousePlease join us for casual networking, food and drink, at River Village Canton, luxury one and two bedroom residences with many unique features and amenities. We will meet in their elegant clubhouse.
 
Date: Thursday, November 19, 2009 5:30-7:30PM
River Village Canton
59 Walpole Street, Canton, MA 02021
$10m/$20nm $5 walk-in fee 
Click Here to Register online or call 781-769-1126
 

Ribbon Cutting @Flowers & More Nov. 19th

FlowersThe Neponset Valley Chamber will celebrate a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on November 19th  with Flowers & More Design Studio of Walpole to celebrate their new location at 1075 Main Street, Walpole. Flowers & More Design Studio is a family-owned business since 1987. The ceremony will take place at 10:00am, and Members of the NVCC Ambassadors Group will assist in the ceremony.
 
For information, contact Flowers & More Design Studio at 508-668-5222.

 Driving Business With the Chamber 

Al DeNapoli live On-AirGoing on "The Driving Business with the Chamber" radio show just got easier!
 
Over 150 NVCC members have already taken advantage of the free exposure for their business on this show originating from the remote studio located at Tastings Wine Bar & Bistro at Patriot Place in Foxboro. 
 
Lee Wernick WDISWDIS 1170 AM  just announced they have the capability to allow NVCC members to remotely phone into WDIS. The Driving Business with the Chamber program is aired Monday through Friday at 5:00PM.  Monday through Wednesday, NVCC members have the opportunity to call in from your home, office, or car to take advantage of this business-promoting opportunity. Thursdays, Adam Jacobs of Jacobs Wealth Management offers valuable financial advice, and every Friday, WDIS's Dan Collier interviews Brian McGillucuddy, NVCC Director of Membership. Listen anywhere at www.wdisam.com.
 
To schedule an appointment for your broadcast, send an email to Dan Collier at dcollier@wdisam.com. A free recording of the show is available upon request.

Ribbon Cutting @Enterprise Car Sales

Enterprise Car Sales RibCutThe Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce recently conducted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the Grand Opening of Enterprise Car Sales,  located at 340 Providence Highway, Westood, MA.  Members of the NVCC Ambassadors Group and invited guests assisted in the ceremony. Pictured (Back Row, l to r): Brian McGillicuddy (NVCC Director of Membership); Peter McFarland (The Allied Group); John Gorham (Bulfinch Group); Scott Wade (Enterprise Car Sales); Steve Bradway (Enterprise); John Tully (Enterprise); and Peter Frey (Enterprise); Front Row: Chris McKeown (Town of Dedham, WWS Project Manager/EDO); Amy Gruber (Valued Merchant Services in Assoc. with Wells Fargo); Nancy Wluka (Wluka Commercial Real Estate); Sharon Fradkin (The Wizard of Adz); Andrea Kershaw (Enterprise) and Chrissy Gehlbach (Enterprise). Enterprise Car Sales offers no-haggle pricing so unpleasant negotiations and sales games are avoided. Contact Enterprise Car Sales in Westwood at 781-326-4195 or visit them online at www.enterprisecarsales.com
 Did you know that the Chamber offers FREE business counseling services at our offices?
MSBDC
The Massachusetts Small Business Development Center (MSBDC) Network (MSBDC)provides free and confidential business advisory services.  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.
 
  SCORE
 NVCC offers free
SCORE COUNSELING
 at the NVCC Office
On Thursdays by appointment
Call 781-769-1126
Happy ThanksgivingFlowers and More Design Studio
 Flowers and More
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