by ernie@standingstone.com | Oct 20, 2022 | Press Releases
MILLBURY, MA: Join the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce (BVCC) and Presenting Sponsor Fidelity Bank in welcoming Maura Healey, Attorney General (AG) and Gubernatorial Candidate, for the BVCC “Back to Business Breakfast” on Thursday, September 29, 2022. The event...
by ernie@standingstone.com | Sep 9, 2022 | Press Releases
Millbury, MA: At 10 AM on Friday, September 9th, 2022, join the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce team and local dignitaries in celebrating a ribbon cutting ceremony at T.A.J Tropicals and Trinkets, 4 South Main Street. T.A.J. Tropicals and Trinkets is a unique...
by ernie@standingstone.com | Nov 17, 2021 | Press Releases
Whitinsville, MA: The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting their 43rd Annual Meeting Breakfast and Awards Ceremony on November 17th, from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM. Registration and networking begins at 7:15 AM. This year’s meeting will be held at the Pleasant...
by ernie@standingstone.com | Aug 5, 2021 | Press Releases
Uxbridge: The Blackstone Valley Chamber is excited to welcome back the public to our annual signature event, Steamers at Sunset, a traditional New England Lobster Bake to celebrate the summer season. This event will take place on Wednesday, August 18th, 2021, at...
by ernie@standingstone.com | Jul 20, 2021 | Press Releases
Northbridge, MA: Jeff May, Owner of Precious Ones Day Care in Uxbridge and Terri LaRoche owner of Cherub’s Haven in Northbridge have been discussing the potential acquisition for the past 5 years and now it is coming to fruition. Jeff said he was “thrilled with...
by ernie@standingstone.com | Jul 15, 2021 | Press Releases
WHITINSVILLE – The Whitin Community Center is pleased to announce that registration is underway for the 20th Anniversary 2021 UniBank Greenway Challenge, New England’s premier adventure race that promotes the recreational quality of life in the Blackstone River...
by ernie@standingstone.com | Jun 16, 2021 | Press Releases
The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce (BVCC) is pleased to announce that the Small Business Assistance Grant Review Committee recommended the BVCC be awarded a grant of $79,900 for the SBTA Resiliency Grant Program. The Secretary of the Executive Office of Housing...
by ernie@standingstone.com | Jun 4, 2021 | Press Releases
(June 2, 2021) Shrewsbury, MA. – Concierge Physical Therapy is now open and accepting patients in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. Owned and operated by Dr. Sean T. Lordan, DPT, this new clinic is located at 307 Grafton Street (next door to Café Noir). A Ribbon...
by ernie@standingstone.com | May 21, 2021 | Press Releases
WHITINSVILLE – The Whitin Community Center is excited to announce the return of our popular Cars In The Park event. Goodbye 2020, and hello 2021! Our 7th Annual Cars In The Park (CITP) will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2021 (rain date August 22nd) from 10am-4pm, in...
by ernie@standingstone.com | Apr 1, 2021 | Press Releases
Whitinsville, MA: Please join us for the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce’s (BVCC) third in our Forum Series, focusing on Employment. We are all facing employment issues, be it employer or employee, all amplified during the pandemic. As we transition to the “new...
by ernie@standingstone.com | Mar 4, 2021 | Press Releases
Whitinsville, MA: Join us for the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce’s (BVCC) second in our Forum Series, Managing a Supply Chain. The March topic focuses on De-Risking Supply Chains, Managing Demand Variation and Re-Shoring. This virtual event will be held on...
by ernie@standingstone.com | Feb 18, 2021 | Press Releases
Whitinsville, MA: The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce (BVCC) has partnered with MassHire to host a Virtual Job Fair on March 4, 2021 from 10am- 1pm, via Premier Virtual. Premier Virtual is an online platform that allows job seekers to view employers’ virtual...
by ernie@standingstone.com | Feb 18, 2021 | Press Releases
Whitinsville, MA: Join the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce (BVCC) for a brand new series, the BVCC Forum Series. The February topic focuses on education connecting work and learning. To be held on Thursday, February 25th from 9am – 10am, via zoom. Panelists...
by ernie@standingstone.com | Nov 12, 2020 | Press Releases, Valley News
Mendon, MA: The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce is excited to extend an invitation to their Holiday Celebration, Jingle & Mingle, on December 3rd 2020 at Southwick’s Zoo. Chamber guests and their families will stay warm and cozy in their vehicles as they...
by ernie@standingstone.com | Nov 3, 2020 | Press Releases
Location of the Event: The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce is proud to present our 42nd Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony, presented by UniBank, on Thursday, November 19th 2020, at 8:00am and for the first time ever, presented virtually to our Members and...
by ernie@standingstone.com | Jul 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
Whitinsville, MA: The Blackstone Valley Education Hub (BV Ed Hub) is proud to announce and welcome, Karen Ares, as Executive Administrator. Ares will be responsible for day to day administrative operations and social media management of the school of advanced...
by ernie@standingstone.com | Jul 9, 2020 | Press Releases, Uncategorized
WHITINSVILLE, MA Give yourself a gift of fun, relaxation, and laughter. Join your friends and colleagues at the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce Women’s Success Network VIRTUAL LIVE TRIVIA NIGHT ON JULY 22, 2020 at 4:45 to 6:15 p.m. on zoom. The program is...
by ernie@standingstone.com | Mar 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
Good afternoon, As the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic continues, I will send out periodic updates to help keep my constituents informed on the state of the health crisis, and what the government is doing to assist people during these unprecedented times. As...
by ernie@standingstone.com | Mar 22, 2020 | BVCC Newsletters
Sunday Update March 22 Critical Need for PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) Are you able to help? As many of you may already be aware, the State Senate has reached out to request assistance in procurement and production of critical need medical personal protection...
by ernie@standingstone.com | Mar 20, 2020 | BVCC Newsletters
Update on resources available for disaster relief relating to COVID-19 for all Blackstone Valley Businesses A message from the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, Jeannie Hebert, to the businesses of the Blackstone Valley. Webinar TODAY! Running...
by ernie@standingstone.com | Mar 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce (BVCC) has adjusted our operating schedule. For all intents and purposes the brick and mortar office will be closed until April 7, 2020. We will be available to you remotely by e-mail and text. We will also be postponing all...
by ernie@standingstone.com | Mar 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
Millbury, MA Raymour & Flanigan is re-opening their Millbury location on Wednesday, March 11 after renovations with a celebration. The store was originally opened as an outlet in 2018 and recently converted as the Worcester area’s first full-line showroom....
by ernie@standingstone.com | Feb 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
WHITINSVILLE, MA The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce, Women’s Success Network, is presenting a critically acclaimed one-woman performance by History At Play™ celebrating the centennial of women’s suffrage in the United States. The event, “I Now Pronounce...
by ernie@standingstone.com | Jan 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
WHITINSVILLE, MA Women face a unique set of financial challenges including a significant disparity in lifetime earnings and the need for our earnings to fund a longer lifetime. Join the women from the Blackstone Valley and beyond on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, from...
by ernie@standingstone.com | Mar 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
Located in the historic Linwood Mill, which is geothermal, the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce (BVCC) is definitely walking the walk when it comes to innovation and clean energy. BVCC was just selected as one of 5 local and state chambers across the country to...
by ernie@standingstone.com | Feb 19, 2019 | Valley News
Northbridge MA: The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce announces its 21st annual Home & Community Expo on Saturday, March 16th from 10:00am to 2:00pm at Northbridge High School Field House, 427 Linwood Ave., Northbridge. The Home & Community Expo is the...
by ernie@standingstone.com | Jan 31, 2019 | Uncategorized
WHITINSVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS — The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce will host the Annual Legislative Breakfast on Friday, February 8th, 2019, 7:30-9:00 AM at the Charles F. Minney VFW Post 3329 located at 16 South Main Street, Millbury All of the Valley’s...
by ernie@standingstone.com | Dec 15, 2018 | Valley News
One of Five State and Local Chambers of Commerce to Receive $95,000 to Implement New Work-Based Learning Programs WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today announced that the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce (BVCC) was selected to...
by ernie@standingstone.com | Nov 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
Sutton, MA: The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce 40th Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony will be held at the Pleasant Valley Country Club, 95 Armsby Road, Sutton, MA on Friday, November 16th from 7:30am to 10:00am. This annual event presents a ‘year in review’,...
