Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce

Valley Business Network: Referral Group
2018-06-06 08:00 - 09:30, 2018-06-20 08:00 - 09:30, 2018-07-04 08:00 - 09:30, 2018-07-18 08:00 - 09:30, 2018-08-01 08:00 - 09:00, 2018-08-31 08:00 - 09:00, 2018-09-05 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce, 670 Linwood Ave. BLDG A Suite 5, Whitinsville, MA, 01588, United States
Grow your business networks and meet other professionals from the Blackstone Valley. Develop long-term, quality relationships with valuable businesses professionals.
**For a LIMITED of time we are having an Open Enrollment welcoming everyone
*This group is limited to one professional per industry, and membership is subject to availability

Energy Aggregation Program
2018-06-13 08:30 - 09:30, 2018-06-21 05:30 - 06:30 | Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce, 670 Linwood Ave. BLDG A Suite 5, Whitinsville, MA, 01588, United States
Session One – Wednesday June 13th 8:30-9:30am at Chamber Office
Light refreshments willbe provided. Please bring a copy of a recent utility bill so that we may begin calculating cumulative group usage amounts.
Session Two – Thursday June 21st 5:30-6:30pm at Chamber Office
Light refreshments will be provided. Please bring a copy of a recent utility bill so that we may begin calculating cumulative group usage amounts.
How to Register
To sign up for the program, all participants must submit a recent utility bill and sign a Letter of Authorization consent form – allowing Radical Solutions and its partners access to your utilities usage information. Full details and all forms will be available at the information sessions.
Radical Solutions is a locally-owned and operated broker of electricity and natural gas. We take a consultative approach to managing energy costs. Our clients can expect a personalized experience and a plan that fits their needs, not the other way around.
Our business is built on honesty, integrity, and value. As members of this community, we take our reputation and your trust seriously. We will always have your best interests in mind.

There are absolutely no changes to your service, and you will still be billed by your current utility
There is no cost to the chamber or any member for participating

A MORNING WITH PRINCIPALS FROM THE STRATEGIC BUSINESS INNOVATION HUB
2018-06-20 07:30 - 09:00 | Charles F. Minney VFW 16 S. Main Street, Millbury, MA, United States
Get the inside scoop! Learn how you can utilize changes in tax regulations to YOUR BENEFIT, reduce your tax burden and take charge of YOUR BOTTOM LINE!
Hear from a nationally known panel of local experts. Gain valuable advice, and leave with an action plan to implement these strategies.

Going, Going, Gone … The tax laws have changed in 2018, important windows of opportunity for businesses are closing rapidly.

Take advantage of uncommonstrategies –even CPA’s are NOT aware.

Tax Law Solutions- Your small or medium size business really can wipe out taxes just like Amazon and Facebook —reducing your tax burden by at least 30% year after year.
It’s Not What You Earn it’s What You Keep- The most critical tool for reducing taxes when it comes to cash flow and investing is often overlooked. Learn how to lessen the severity of losses and make your gains and income more impactful to the bottom line.

Learn how to implement these programs, with simple tools that could save you hundreds of Thousands of dollars in taxes over time.
THE BOTTOM LINE IS:
“In America, there are two tax systems: one for the informed and one for the uninformed. Both are legal.”
– Judge Learned Hand
Be informed!
Take charge of your future!

Business Breakfast
2018-06-20 07:30 - 09:00 | Charles F. Minney VFW 16 S. Main Street, Millbury, MA, United States
Get the inside scoop! Learn how you can utilize changes in tax regulations to YOUR BENEFIT, reduce your tax burden and take charge of YOUR BOTTOM LINE!
Hear from a nationally known panel of local experts. Gain valuable advice, and leave with an action plan to implement these strategies.

Going, Going, Gone … The tax laws have changed in 2018, important windows of opportunity for businesses are closing rapidly.

Take advantage of uncommon strategies –even CPA’s are NOT aware.

Tax Law Solutions- Your small or medium size business really can wipe out taxes just like Amazon and Facebook —reducing your tax burden by at least 30% year after year.

It’s Not What You Earn it’s What You Keep- The most critical tool for reducing taxes when it comes to cash flow and investing is often overlooked. Learn how to lessen the severity of losses and make your gains and income more impactful to the bottom line.

Learn how to implement these programs, with simple tools that could save you hundreds of Thousands of dollars in taxes over time.
THE BOTTOM LINE IS:
“In America, there are two tax systems: one for the informed and one for the uninformed. Both are legal.”
– Judge Learned Hand
Be informed!
Take charge of your future!

Guest Speakers

Christopher P. Provo,
RFC, CRPC
Christopher A. Hynes,
JD, CFP®
David S. McLaren, CPA, CGMA,
CRFAC, ABGOV, RFI

President & CEO
Provo Wealth
Management Group*
(read more…)
Director
Tax Law Solutions
(read more…)
McLaren & Associates
(read more…)

* Securities offered through LPL Financial, member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advice offered through Provo Wealth Management Group, a Registered Investment Advisor. Provo Financial Services, Inc., Provo Wealth Management Group, TLS, McLaren & Associates CPAs PC are separate entities from LPL Financial and each other.

Steamers at Sunset
2018-08-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Blissful Meadows Golf Club, Uxbridge, MA, 01569, United States
Celebrate summer at our annual Steamers at Sunset After Hours!
Cocktails, Music, Dinner, Raffles & More!
Dinner Menu (Cost per person based on meal selection) Options: Lobster, Steak, Chicken or Vegetarian Meals include 1 lb. steamers, baked potato, corn on the cob, watermelon, and dessert!
CONTACT THE CHAMBER TO GET YOUR TICKETS

Ribbon Cutting of BV Education Hub
2018-09-18 15:30 - 16:30 | Blackstone Valley Education Hub, Located inside the Linwood Mill, next to the BVCC 670 Linwood Avenue Building A, Whitinsville, MA, 01588, United States
Governor Charlie Baker will be at the BVCC on Tuesday, September 18th at 3:30PM for the much anticipated grand opennig and ribbon cutting ceremony of the Blackstone Valley Education Hub. We invite you to attend and celebrate this momentous event, which has been 3 years in the making here in the Blackstone Valley!
Light refreshments will be served.

Business & Breakfast
2018-09-25 07:30 - 09:00 | Charles F. Minney VFW 16 S. Main Street, Millbury, MA, United States
• Connect with potential customers
• Accomplish some B2B marketing
The first half of the meeting is dedicated to table networking. Bring a fresh stack of your business cards and practice your best elevator speech. The second half of the morning will feature keynote speakers from Clear Vision Alliance who will talk about “focusing on your business growth” and answer questions that you come up with at your tables.
We tailor this event to YOU by creating an effective balance of networking and learning. Each year, we see many of our members leave this event with promising new connections and new leads for their business. We get started bright and early so you are able to attend without interfering with your busy
schedule. Hot coffee and freshly prepared breakfast will be served by none other than Whittier Farm Catering. What a great way to start your day!

Christian College Fair
2018-09-25 18:30 - 20:30 | Whitinsville Christian School Nehemiah Center Gymnasium, 279 Linwood Avenue, Whitinsville, MA, 01588, United States
Whitinsville Christian School will host a Christian University and College Fair on Tuesday, September 25th from 6:30pm – 8:30pm in the Nehemiah Center Gymnasium.
Christian colleges from all over the United States will be represented. Student and parents will be able to pick up catalogs, brochures, financial aid information, and applications from the various college representatives. A financual aid seminar will also be offeed during the evening.

Supplier Diversity Office (SDO) Pre-Certification Workshop
2018-09-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce, 670 Linwood Ave. BLDG A Suite 5, Whitinsville, MA, 01588, United States
The Operational Services Division offers this workshop for those interested in learning about the
benefits of becoming a Supplier Diversity Certified Business. Attending this program is required
for Minority-Owned, Woman-Owned, Veteran-Owned and/or Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
certification applications. Get information on the certification criteria and how to begin the
process. As an SDO certified business, you will:
 Become more marketable to government entities
 Create Business to Business (B2B) partnerships
COMMBUYS
registration
assistance
following each
program!
For More Info Contact:
OSD Training Department
One Ashburton Place, Suite 1017
Boston, MA 02108
617-720-3300
osdtraining@state.ma.us

Thinking about Starting a Business?
2018-11-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Chamber of Commerce Conference, Chamber of Commerce Conference Room 670 Linwood Avenue, Building A Suite 5, MA, 01588
Got a great idea but don’t know where to start?
Join us for a FREE 1-hour workshop!
The Massachusetts Small Business Development Center provides FREE, taxpayer-funded business advising services to any individual or business in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
When?
Wednesday, November 14th @ 12pm
Bring your lunch!
Where?
Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce
670 Linwood Ave., #5 Whitinsville
How much? FREE

Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony
2018-11-16 07:30 - 09:30 | Pleasant Valley Country Club, 95 Armsby Road Sutton, MA, 01569, United States
Join us for our 40th Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony. The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce has been extremely active in 2018 making new strides in economic development and educational opportunities. You are invited to re-live some of our favorite moments with us and hear from a very prestigious guest speaker.
This year’s keynote speaker:
Michael Dukakis
Former Governor of Massachusetts
A retired American politician who served as the 65th Governor of Massachusetts, from 1975 to 1979 and again from 1983 to 1991. He is the longest-serving governor in Massachusetts history and only the second Greek-American governor in U.S. history, after Spiro Agnew. He was nominated by the Democratic Party for president in the 1988 election, losing to the Republican candidate, Vice PresidentGeorge H. W. Bush.
Born in Brookline, Massachusetts to Greek and Aromanian immigrants, Dukakis attended Swarthmore College before enlisting in the United States Army. After graduating from Harvard Law School, he won election to the Massachusetts House of Representatives, serving from 1963 to 1971. He won the 1974 Massachusetts gubernatorial election but lost his 1978 bid for re-nomination to Edward J. King. He defeated King in the 1982 gubernatorial primary and served as governor from 1983 to 1991, presiding over a period of economic growth known as the “Massachusetts Miracle”.
Building on his popularity as governor, Dukakis sought the Democratic presidential nomination for the 1988 presidential election. He prevailed in the Democratic primaries and was formally nominated at the 1988 Democratic National Convention. Dukakis chose Senator Lloyd Bentsen of Texas as his running mate, while the Republicans nominated a ticket consisting of George H. W. Bush and Senator Dan Quayle. Dukakis lost the election, carrying only ten states and Washington, D.C., but he improved on the Democratic performance in the previous two elections. After the election, Dukakis announced that he would not seek another term as governor, and he left office in 1991.
Since leaving office, Dukakis has served on the board of directors for Amtrak and has taught political science at Northeastern University and UCLA. He was mentioned as a potential appointee to the Senate in 2009 to fill the vacancy caused by Ted Kennedy’s death, but Governor Deval Patrick chose Paul G. Kirk. In 2012, Dukakis backed the successful Senate campaign of Elizabeth Warren.
We will also be handing out awards to those in our community who have gone above and beyond in categories such as Community Leadership, Environmental Awareness, Economic Development, Volunteering, and of course the Gerry Gaudette Extra Mile Award.

Open for Business Meeting
2018-11-27 18:30 - 20:30
Please join us for a Business Meeting as part of Leicester’s ongoing economic development plans.
Meet local officials, municipal staff, State agencies & other business partners in this comfortable setting to discuss how Leicester may help support your business and encourages job growth and business expansion. Representatives from the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Massachusetts Office of Business Development, and others will be in attendance to review local, regional, and State resources. We look forward to your participation.
Let your voice be heard!
Sponsored by:
Countrybank
Hosted by:
Becker College

Iceland Northern Lights Information Session
2018-12-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce, 670 Linwood Ave. BLDG A Suite 5, Whitinsville, MA, 01588, United States
The Perfect "Bucket List" Trip!

Here is your chance of a lifetime to see the Northern Lights in beautiful, magical Iceland! Travel with your Blackstone Valley friends and family on a wonderful trip, hosted by the BVCC. It is a AAA trip so you know it is care free and all the details are covered. Come to a FREE information session on Wednesday, December 5th at 6 PM in the Chamber conference room at the Linwood Mill, 670 Linwood Ave, Building A, in Whitinsville. (park in the back parking lot) Refreshments will be served. Visit www.blackstonevalley.org or call 508 234 9090 X100 to register. See you then!

Jingle & Mingle Holiday After Hours
2018-12-12 17:30 - 20:00 | Vaillancourt Folk Art, 9 Main St #1H, Sutton, MA, 01590, United States
Celebrate the Holiday’s with us at the merriest place in the Blackstone Valley, Vaillancourt Folk Art!
Chamber members get together for an After Hours filled with the Holiday Spirit, and enjoy delicious food from Whittier Catering.
Being a guest, friend, or spouse.

Legislative Breakfast
2019-02-08 07:30 - 09:00 | VFW Post 3329, 16 South Main Street, Millbury, 01527, United States

Paid Family and Medical Leave Listening Session: STILL ON TODAY
2019-03-04 14:00 - 16:00
Monday, March 4th INFO SESSION IS STILL HAPPENING
Confused about the draft regulations
regarding the Department of Family and
Medical Leave in Massachusetts?
A Listening Session will be presented by the Executive Office
of Labor and Workforce Development
Monday March 4th 2-4 PM in the BVCC Conference Room the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development will be presenting a listening session pertaining to the Paid Family and Medical Leave regulations. This is a topic that is top of mind to almost everyone in business. This is a proposal set to become law, but you have a chance during this session to voice your views and to request changes be made before it becomes a permanent order. This event is free and open to the public, but you will need to register online.
For additional information about this legislation you may visit https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-family-and-medical-leave

Home & Community Expo
2019-03-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Northbridge High School Fieldhouse, Linwood Avenue, Whitinsville, Northbridge High School Fieldhouse, Linwood Avenue, MA, 01588, United States
BECOME A VENDOR!
On Saturday, March 16th, our Annual Home & Business Expo will welcome over 3,500 attendees to the Northbridge High School Field House. This is a great opportunity to market your business and gain exposure to thousands of area residents. Don’t miss the chance to meet members of your community who could be your next great customer or client! Download the Registration Form!
BECOME A SPONSOR!
Sponsorships are one of the best ways to enhance creditability and brand awareness of your company to your target audience. Sponsoring events can generate sales, form new business partnerships and is also a means of community involvement and giving back.
Download Sponsorship Opportunities!
Download the Vendor Benefits Flyer to learn more about the exciting benefits of becoming a vendor!!
CHOWDERFEST!
Participate in our annual Chowderfest to choose the finest clam chowder in the Valley!
Download the Clam Chowder Contest entry form!!
Thank you to our sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor

Chowderfest Sponsor

Golf Tournament
2019-05-13 | Pleasant Valley Country Club, 95 Armsby Road Sutton, MA, 01569, United States
SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE!
TITLE SPONSOR:
Reserve By Monday, April 15th
A golf committee member will be contacting you to discuss this opportunity Wow your guests with an Entertainment Package! Includes one (1) sheet of raffle tickets and one (1) drink ticket per player.
Download Sponsorship Opportunities Details Here!

BVCC Women's Success Network - Breakfast with Hannah Kane
2019-06-06 07:30 - 09:00 | Whitin Lasell Manor, 120 Hill Street, Whitinsville, Massachusetts, 01588
The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce introduces: BVCC Women’s Success Network
Our vision Success for Every Woman
Mission The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce Women’s Success Network unites women to achieve their vision of success by creating a community of support and inspiration in their personal and professional lives.
Objectives

To encourage women to come together in the spirit of collaboration, cooperation, and commitment to excellence and growth.
To pursue growth and learning by sharing experiences, challenges, and wisdom.
To facilitate networking opportunities by meeting clients, colleagues and friends.
To work with the Chamber of Commerce to contribute to Blackstone Valley communities.
To have fun.

On June 6th, we are welcoming Representative Hannah Kane to speak about something that can motivate all of us:
Making the choice to stop supporting others and take the leap to run for office.
A little bit about Representative Kane:

Hannah Kane serves as the State Representative for the 11th Worcester District, representing the towns of Shrewsbury and Westborough, Precincts 4 and 5. Hannah was re-elected to serve for a third term in November 2018 and sworn into office as a member of the 191st Biennium session of the Great and General Court on January 2, 2019.
Hannah graduated from Boston University’s School of Management in 1993. Hannah has significant experience in both the public and private sectors, beginning her career working as a Product Analyst at Unum Insurance Company. She was then recruited by Lt. Governor Paul Cellucci to the Weld/Cellucci Administration on the redevelopment of the former 4,400 acre Fort Devens Army Base and on the merger of two quasi-public state agencies into the economic development authority MassDevelopment as Director of Marketing and Product Development. Hannah helped generate over a billion dollars in economic development across the Commonwealth. Hannah later returned to the private sector as Vice President of Marketing Services for a consulting firm, developing and implementing business growth and marketing strategies for her clients. Hannah most recently co-owned and was managing partner of Beaton Kane Construction.
Hannah is deeply committed to public service in the community. She is currently:

an elected Town Meeting Member for 16 years
an appointed member of the Shrewsbury Finance Committee
President of the Shrewsbury Public Schools Foundation
a member of the Shrewsbury Coalition for Addiction Prevention and Education
a Trustee for the Seven Hills Foundation
a Board and Executive Committee Member for Andover Newton Seminary at Yale Divinity School
the Host of a charity golf tournament benefitting SYFS, St. Anne’s Human Services and Westborough Food Pantry
an Advisory Board Member of the 495/MetroWest Partnership
a member of the Central MA Opioid Task Force
a Worcester County Reserve Deputy Sheriff

She has also previously been:

the President of the Shrewsbury Development Corporation
​a member of the Floral, Oak & Sherwood Middle Schools Councils
a Board Member for Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services (SYFS) Inc.
the President of Floral Street School PTO
on the Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services Resource Development Committee
a Shrewsbury Oil Assistance Relief: “Let Your Spirit SOAR” Fundraiser Host
on the Shrewsbury Public Schools Coordinating Council, Superintendent Screening Committee and Foundation for Children’s Books Vice-President

On Beacon Hill, Hannah serves as:

Member, Joint Committee on Ways and Means
Ranking Minority House Member, Joint Committee on Public Health
Ranking Minority House Member, Joint Committee on Marijuana Policy
State Director for the National Women in Government Foundation, where she is a Member of the Mental Health and Substance Use Task Force
Board of Directors Member of the Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators

​Hannah is Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones’ Designee on the Massachusetts Food Policy Council; the Special Commission on Local and Regional Public Health; the Regional Transit Authority Task Force; and a legislative commission studying the impact of healthcare inequality in Massachusetts.
Hannah was the recipient of Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services, Inc.’s 2018 Harry S. Cutting, Jr. Award for community service and the 2011 Shrewsbury Education Foundation’s Community Award For Service. She was the first member of the Massachusetts’ Legislature honored in 2018 as a Service Hero by Project 351, an organization that promotes year-long service by an 8th grade Ambassadors from each of the Commonwealth’s 351 cities and towns. In 2016, Hannah received the Worcester County Food Bank (WCFB) Harvester Award in recognition of her partnership with the WCFB to help feed hungry people today, while working to create hunger-free communities of tomorrow, and in April 2017, Hannah received the American Nursing Association of Massachusetts Friend of Nursing Award for her work on marijuana policy. Hannah accepted the 2018 Massachusetts Parks and Recreation Association Legislator of the Year Award in March in recognition of her work to support parks and recreation in her district and the Commonwealth. Hannah and her husband, Jim, have lived in Shrewsbury for 21 years and have three children, Madison, Caitlin and Patrick, in the Shrewsbury Public Schools.

MEGA Business After Hours at Indian Ranch
2019-06-13 17:00 - 19:30
Business After Hours – June 2019 – Partnering w/ Auburn | Central Mass | WDO | Blackstone | Wachuset | Worcester
Business After Hours is an opportunity for you to network with other Chamber members and guests. Meet new contacts, develop new leads, and exchange ideas. Join us and hundreds of area professionals for a fun, informal networking event!

Business & Breakfast - Foreign Trade Zones
2019-06-19 07:30 - 09:00 | Charles F. Minney VFW 16 S. Main Street, Millbury, MA, United States

Women & Wine Wednesday
2019-08-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Blackstone National Golf Club, 227 Putnam Hill Road, Sutton, Massachusetts
The Women’s Success Network invites you to build new relationships, re-connect old ones, share resources and discover new opportunities. Wine, for centuries, has proven to liven the senses and cause thoughts to flow.
A perfect accompaniment to foster a relaxed and welcoming environment to exchange ideas, and a great reason to take time for yourself!
Maria Sheehan of Readings by Maria has agreed to present a group reading at our networking event at the Blackstone Country Club on August 7th.

Steamers at Sunset Lobster Bake
2019-08-14 17:30 - 19:30 | The Barn at Blissful Meadows Golf Club, 801 Chocolog Road, Uxbridge MA, MA, United States
Celebrate summer at our annual Steamers at Sunset After Hours!
Cocktails, Music, Dinner,
Raffles & More!
Dinner Menu Options: Lobster, Steak, Chicken or Vegetarian
Meals include 1 lb. steamers, baked potato, corn on the cob, watermelon, and dessert!
Cost per person is based on meal selection.
CONTACT THE CHAMBER TO GET YOUR TICKETS
