Beth H. Rapaport, CPA

CareCentral Urgent Care

Dr. Marjorie Cohen

Paul Davis Emergency Services 

Stadium Fitness 

Universal Technology Institute

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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

From The President

Business Cares

It's the holiday season, a time for giving and giving thanks. And I would like to give thanks to the members of the Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce for their giving over the past 12 months. As you know, the Chamber is a non-profit organization, and as such we spend a great deal of time asking for your support as members, sponsors, advertisersand attending our programs. However, we also recognize the fact that as a "community-based organization" we have a responsibility to give back ourselves.  

Unfortunately, our limited resources prevent us from providing financial support to the many worthy organizations that approach us during the course of any given year.

However, what we can do is connect our member businesses to a variety of other non-profit organizations in the community and leverage the strength of our organization to maximize the impact of our efforts through collective giving. For example, last week at our annual Holiday Kickoff After Hours at Davio's, we asked members to bring an

David Wluka-Wluka Real Estate, Cindy Thorp-Showcase Live, Danielle Hottenrott-Blue Hills Bank & Tom Gorman-Gorman Associates, LLC at the Holiday Kick-off where the NVCC Collected over 100 toys for children in the Neponset Valley Region

unwrapped children's toy to the event. I am happy to say that there are now over 100 toys sitting in the Chamber office (they are still coming in) that we will be presenting to Toys for Tots later this week. How's that for making an impact?

And you don't just do it during the holidays, you do it throughout the year. Our Fashion Show last spring included a clothing drive at which we asked for your gently-used business attire so that people who were getting their lives back together and interviewing for jobs would be able to make a strong first impression. We were able to fill a truck with the

clothes that you donated and present them to Goodwill's "Put Your Clothes to Work" effort. We also donated $1,000 from the proceeds of the Fashion Show to Birthday Wishes, an organization that brings birthday parties to homeless children. Read more...

Meet The Board

Brian Johnson

Doc Shredding Corp., Wrentham MA

Brian Johnson founded Doc Shredding Corp. in January 2006 as a one person, one truck operation.  Utilizing a solid background in the hospitality industry he was determined to provide the best service in an industry not known for it's attention to customer service.

 "As a business owner, Brian brings a  unique perspective to the Board of Directors.  His appreciation for running a business helps us gear our programs toward the needs of other small business owners.  That, plus he's a lot of fun, making him a great addition to the Board." Tom O'Rourke, President.

Doc Shredding will also be honored at the Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner on Thursday, January 10, at Showcase Live as the Small Business of the Year for not only a stellar customer service record, but a commitment to community and non-profit organizations.

Moving forward Doc Shredding Corp hopes to continue to grow and maintain an active role in business leadership and community contributions.

Nomination Report

To:        Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce Members

From:    Governance Committee

Date:     November 27, 2012

In accordance with the by-laws of the Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce, the following individuals have been nominated by the Governance Committee to serve a four-year term on the Board of Directors beginning in January 2013:

• Cynthia Peterson, Brigham and Women's/Mass General Health Care Center
• Cindy Thorp, Showcase Live at Patriot Place

(excerpt from by-laws of the Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce)

Section 2: Selection and Election of Directors

          (b) Upon receipt of the report of the Nominating Committee, the President shall notify the membership by means of a prominent notice in the next issue of Business Connection, its successor named newsletter (including electronic), or special mailing, of the names of the candidates and the right of petition.

          (c) The right of petition for additional nominations may be exercised by written petition bearing the genuine signatures of at least fifteen (15) members in good standing. Such petition shall be submitted by mail to the Chairman of the Nominating Committee within fifteen (15) days of notification to the membership by mail of the names of the candidates. The determination of the Nominating Committee as to the validity of the petition(s) is final.

          (f) If no petition is filed within the designated period, the nominations shall be closed and the nominated slate of candidates shall be declared elected by the Directors and members in attendance at the Annual Meeting.

Thank you!

Sharon Fradkin - Wizard of Adz, Lyssa Moore & Vincent Lombardi -Summer Shack

Thank you to our wonderful members for their generous spirit at the Annual Holiday Kick-off at Davio's.

Tom O'Rourke - President of the NVCC, Sabina Herlihy - Law Office of Sabina T. Herlihy & NVCC Chair-elect, Kevin Hallinan - WINNING, Inc. & NVCC Chairman of the Board

All the toys collected will be donated to Toys for Tots and go to helping making the season bright for a less fortunate child in the Neponset Valley Region. 

Thank you also to Davio's - Patriot Place for hosting our 2nd Annual Holiday Kick-off party. Kate & team did an amazing job!

John Bugaji - Judge Rotenberg Educational Center, Chris Herlihy - Shotgunflat & Dennis Sinclaire - Sinclaire Enterprises

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

Congratulations to this year's honorees:

Paul Smith Volunteer of the Year: Rebecca Schofield, Needham Bank

Small Business of the Year: Doc Shredding Corporation

Large Business of the Year: Central Motors

Business Person of the Year: John Carroll, Norwood Town Manager

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Member Video Spotlight - NEW!

 Sinclaire Enterprises

Want the "Spotlight" on your business?  Join us for the "Using Mobil Technology to Market Your Business Seminar" at the Dedham Hilton on Tuesday, January 15 for a chance to win. Easy registration

Using Mobile Technology and Social Media to Grow Your Business Part 1 - Mobil Technologies

Are you aware over 110 million Americans have smart phones with that number to increase by another 30% by the end of next year? Did you also know a small business using mobile technologies for business can save an average 5.6 hours per week and an average of $14,000 a year?

Start taking advantage of the trends in technology to improve your business' productivity and efficiency with the Chambers "Using Mobile Technology and Social Media to Increase Your Business," a four-part series designed to help you navigate the Cloud, mobile apps, mobile marketing, new social media platforms and more!

Join MSBDC Counselor, Trish White for part 1 - "Using Mobile Technologies for Your Business," as she explores text-message marketing, Cloud based software and QR Codes and how they can be utilized for maximum return.

Space is limited, so sign up early.

Lunch is included.

Hilton - Dedham

25 Allied Drive

Dedham MA

Tuesday, January 15

12:00-1:30pm

Easy registration

Upcoming Programs

 
December 4

Go Back to School

Milton, Randolph, Norwood High Schools

8:00-10:30am

December 5

Go Back to School

Avon, Canton, Dedham High Schools

8:00-10:30am

January 10

Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner

Showcase Live

Patriot Place

Foxboro, MA

5:30-8:00pm

January 14

Ribbon Cutting

Visions Health Care

910 Washington Street

Dedham, MA

10:00-11:00am

January 15

Using Mobile Technology & Social Media to Grow Your Business

Hilton

25 Allied Road

Dedham, MA

12:00-1:30pm

January 24

Financial Alliance - "I'm Self-Employed, Now What?"

NVCC Office

190 Vanderbilt Avenue

Norwood, MA

5:30-7:30pm

Easy registration for these programs

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