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Board of Directors

Chairman of the Board
*Kevin Hallinan
WINNING, Inc.

Treasurer

*Mike Moran
Dedham Institution for Savings

General Counsel & Chair-elect
*Sabina T. Herlihy, Esq.
Law Offices of Sabina T. Herlihy

Previous Past Chairman

*Steve Fradkin

The Wizard of Adz

President/CEO
*Thomas O'Rourke

Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce

 Dana Bottorff

*NVCC has a no-refund policy on programs in the event of cancellations due to "Acts of God" 

 From The President

Chamber Seeks to Partner with Local Schools

 Depending upon whose survey you read, there are said to be anywhere between 120,000 and 150,000 job openings in Massachusetts and yet, nearly a quarter of a million Massachusetts residents remain unemployed. The reason for this is what is known as a skills gap in middle skills jobs. So what is a "middle skills" job? Basically, one that requires more than a high school diploma but not a four-year college degree. Increasingly, jobs are being created that require such skills, but we are not training or re-training enough people to fill these jobs.

At the same time, we are experiencing a nationwide achievement gap when it comes to college readiness in math and science skills among our high school students. Additionally, I hear often from employers that today's young employees often lack basic "soft skills" necessary to for the workplace. Things like people skills, proper dress, written and verbal communication, etc. cannot be taken for granted anymore. (Read more) 

Meet The Board

Anthony Caruso, Bank of Canton

Tony joined the Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce back in 1999 while employed at Bay State Federal Bank. He has served on various committees within the Chamber, including Communications, Strategic Planning, Governance and Executive. He also served as Chairman of the Board for the Chamber during the 2011 year. Tony joined Bank of Canton in 2004 to oversee branch operations. Since joining the bank, his responsibilities have increased to include management oversight of the bank's Customer Information (Call) Center, Business Development, Marketing, Municipal Banking and Investments Sales Programs.

Before joining Bank of Canton, Tony was employed by Compass Bank as Vice President and Regional Manager for Greater Boston; prior to which, he spent six years as Senior Vice President / Retail Banking, Business Development & Marketing at Bay State Federal Bank in Brookline, Massachusetts; and 14 years at Walden Bancorp, the parent company of The Co-operative Bank of Concord and Bank of Braintree, in different capacities, including Branch Manager, Branch Administrator, Business Development Officer and Manager of Mortgage Operations for the South Shore division.    

A graduate of Boston University and resident of Newton, Massachusetts, Tony and his wife Clara have three children and two lovely granddaughters. Tony has also served community and industry trade groups in various capacities over the years, including Twice Past President and Treasurer of Randolph Rotary Club, of which he is now an Honorary Member, and President & Treasurer of the New England Safe Deposit Association - Southeastern Chapter. In 2011, Tony was awarded Rotary's highest honor when named a Paul Harris Fellow.

"The Bank of Canton has a long and much appreciated legacy of support for the Chamber and other local organizations. In fact, Tony is the third board chair from the bank following Steve Costello and Jim Egan." Tom O'Rourke, President & CEO of the Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce.

The NVCC understands how an educated, and skilled workforce can create a competitive advantage in the Neponset Valley regional economy and help drive job creation.

We are committed along with our partners and members to educate students and adults, create opportunities and prepare individuals for the workforce.

We have laid the foundation by forming the Education and Business Committee and seek other members to join our mission.

If you are interested in learning more and being a part of this forward-thinking committee, please contact Cristoff at cristoff@nvcc.com, or by calling 781-769-1126.

Additionaly, we are currently looking for Classroom Speakers to share their experiences and expertise with High School students in the following catergories:

Please contact Katherine Touafek, Schools to Careers Partnership at Katherine@school2careers.com

Join us for a Night of Stars, a celebration of you, our Members at the 119th Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner at Showcase Live with special guest speaker, Investigative Reporter and Author, Michele McPhee.

A night of good food and friends awaits you as we honor the very best of 2012.

This is YOUR night to shine, so get your tickets early!

Showcase Live

Patriot Place

Foxboro, MA

Thursday, January 10

5:30-8:30pm

$50 Members, Member table of four, $175 (limited tables available), Member table of six, $275. Member table of ten $475 (limited tables available)

$75 General admission

Tickets

Ribbon-Cutting at Eveden

Chamber Member, Eveden, celebrated the Grand Opening of their factory store at 808 Providence Highway on Wednesday, October 10, with a Chamber Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony!

Check them out!

Looking for priceless exposure for your "grand opening?"  Consider a NVCC Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony!

We celebrate Chamber member grand openings, reopenings, remodels and anniversaries with fun, exciting events at your business location.  The Chamber brings the ribbon and scissors and publicizes your celebration with press releases, newsletters and e-calender listings.

For more information, contact Cristoff at 781-769-1126, or email cristoff@nvcc.com.

Member Video Spotlight - NEW!

Linda Dillon, Homes of Distinction Realty 

 Click the link for information on Linda and Homes of Distinction Realty!

Want the "Spotlight" on your business? Attend the Holiday Kick-off Party at Davio's for a chance to win our next Video Spotlight.   Easy registration

Upcoming Programs

November 1

HR Council - Trends in Compensation, Benefits & HR Practices

NVCC Office

190 Vanderbilt Avenue

Norwood, MA

8:00-9:00am
 

November 9

Ribbon-Cutting - Marathon Physical Therapy

606 Providence Highway

Dedham, MA 

12:00-1:00pm

November 13

Issues Forum - Will I Ever be Able to Retire?

Davio's

Patriot Place

Foxboro, MA

11:00am-1:00pm

November 14

Mega Business Expo

Gillette Stadium

Foxboro, MA 

3:00-7:00pm  

November 16 

Ribbon-Cutting - Wireless-Zone

1415 Providence Highway

Norwood, MA

12:00-1:00pm

November 15

NVCC Financial Alliance - Learn How to Plan for Your Future

NVCC Office

190 Vanderbilt Avenue

Norwood, MA

5:30-7:30pm

November 19

QuickBooks Online Seminar

NVCC Office

190 Vanderbilt Avenue

Norwood, MA

8:30-10:30am

November 29

NVCC Holiday Kick-off Party - Davio's

236 Patriot Place 

Foxboro, MA

5:30-7:30pm  

Easy registration for these programs

 Mega Business Expo - NEW DATE

 * Please note, for non-exhibiting businesses no outside promotional materials will be allowed. Business cards are ok. Thank you.

Find out what's new and hot with restaurants, hotels, banks, retail establishments and more at the Mega Business EXPO, a collaborative of the Neponset Valley, Tri-Town, and Milford Area Chambers of Commerce, on Wednesday, November 14, 2012, at the exclusive Putnam Club at Gillette Stadium.

Prizes, food, fun and amazing views of the stadium-don't miss it!

This is a FREE event and is open to the public-no reservations required. Doors open at 3:00pm. Be sure to share this great event with your co-workers, clients and friends!

*There will be signs indicating the E3 EMC Suite and E4 Putnam Club entrances. Lighted electronic boards and directional signs will direct you to the event. This event is RAIN or SHINE!

For more information call Cristoff at 781-769-1126.

Gillette Stadium

Patriot Place

Foxboro, MA

Wednesday, November 14

3:00-7:00pm

The rolling hills of Tuscany are home to sprawling vineyards, charming medieval hill towns and enchanting cities steeped in history, culture and legend. Discover them for yourself on this 10-day sojourn into the Italian countryside. Visit Rome, Siena and Assisi. Relax with a six-night stay in Montecatini Terme, the famous resort and spa town. Enjoy free time to explore Florence. Discover the hilltop village of San Gimignano. See Michelangelo's "David." Enjoy fabulous local wines and Tuscany's famous cuisine.  

 

 

Join us for the QuickBooks© Online workshop sponsored by G.T. Reilly & Company and the Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce on Monday, Nov. 19, from 8:30-10:30am at the Chamber office in Norwood.

"QuickBooks© Online is a powerful solution for business owners who want to access their financial data from any location - the office, home or on the road," says Paula DiPietro, Advanced QuickBooks© Pro Advisor with Reilly Business Services.

DiPietro will lead the workshop. Gary J. Sozzi, Tax Accountant, also will be available to answer any tax or accounting questions.

The workshop is designed for current QuickBooks© users, as well as beginning users, to learn the basic functions of QuickBooks© Online, including how to set up customer accounts, how to pay bills and how to reconcile bank accounts. More advanced features also will be covered, including how QuickBooks© Online interfaces with merchant services, and its seamless integration with Intuit Payroll.

Participants do not need to bring laptops, but those who need help troubleshooting may bring them and DiPietro will be available for one hour after the workshop. WiFi will be available.

NVCC Office

190 Vanderbilt Avenue

Norwood, MA

Monday, November 19

8:30-10:30am

Members are FREE, $25 General Admission

Easy registration