Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce

BVCC Golf Tournament Committee Meeting
2020-03-11 08:30 - 09:30, 2020-02-26 08:30 - 09:30, 2020-02-12 08:30 - 09:30, 2020-01-29 08:30 - 09:30 (America/New_York) | Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce, 670 Linwood Ave. BLDG A Suite 5, Whitinsville, MA, 01588, United States

VBN February Networking
2020-02-25 17:00 - 19:30

Love Your Legislators Legislative Update Breakfast
2020-02-14 07:30 - 09:00
Chocolate Sponsor is The Candy Shoppe
Breakfast Provided by Grafton Job Corps

Valley Business Networking Group
2020-02-05 07:30 - 09:30, 2020-01-15 07:30 - 09:30 | Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce, 670 Linwood Ave. BLDG A Suite 5, Whitinsville, MA, 01588, United States

Women's Success Network: Money Matters
2020-01-22 08:00 - 10:30 | Asa Waters Mansion, 123 Elm Street, Millbury, MA, 01527, United States
Let’s Get Real About Money Matters, Because Money…Really…Matters
Presented by PROVO Wealth Management Group
January 22, 2020, 8:00am-10:30am
Location: Asa Waters Mansion, Millbury MA

Jingle & Mingle Holiday After Hours
2019-12-11 17:30 - 19:30 | Vaillancourt Folk Art, 9 Main St #1H, Sutton, MA, 01590, United States
We invite you to our Annual Jingle & Mingle Holiday Party at Vaillancourt Folk Art, the merriest place of the season! This is one of our favorite events of the year, where our members, colleagues, family and friends can gather together and celebrate the Holidays. We are collecting donations at the door to benefit the children of Blackstone Valley Family Services. Shop for gifts, enjoy a glass of wine or beer, fill up with delicious food and dessert, and be in the presence of great company. We are excited to see you there. Please register ahead of time at Blackstonevalley.org.

Lunch and Learn
2019-12-05 12:00 - 14:00 | Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce, 670 Linwood Ave. BLDG A Suite 5, Whitinsville, MA, 01588, United States

Business After Hours at Marty's Fine Wines
2019-11-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Marty’s Fine Wines Milville MA, 1 Buxton Road, Milville, MA
Join us to “Network & Nosh”
Complementary wine and beer tasting
Light Hors D’Oeuvres
Special deals on purchases for attendees!
Marty’s Fine Wines
1 Buxton Street
Milville, MA

Understanding the New Overtime Regulations
2019-11-06 08:00 - 09:00 | Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce, 670 Linwood Ave. BLDG A Suite 5, Whitinsville, MA, 01588, United States
The Department of Labors rules go in to effect January 1, 2020. Avoid compliance issues and the risk liability for back wages by attending this informative workshop conducted by Quality Transitions, Human Resources Solution specialists. The workshop will cover the following topics:

Overtime pay requirements.
Understanding the difference between Exempt and Non-Exempt positons.
Overview of preparing Job Descriptions to ensure all position responsibilities are clearly defined.

Valley Business Network October Social Event
2019-10-29 17:30 - 19:30 | Town House Tavern, 1 Grafton Common, Grafton, MA, 01519
Join the Valley Business Network for a networking social. Bring your business cards! Light fare provided.

Supplier Diversity Office (SDO) Pre-Certification
2019-10-29 09:00 - 11:00 | Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce, 670 Linwood Ave. BLDG A Suite 5, Whitinsville, MA, 01588, United States
This FREE workshop is designed for businesses that are interested in learning how to apply for SDO
certification. Attendance at a Pre-Certification Workshop is required before a business may apply for
certification as a Minority, Woman, and/or Veteran Business Enterprise. This workshop will provide
information on how to begin the certification process. Certification may help your business to:
 Become more marketable for government entities
 Learn about new government bidding opportunities
 Create Business to Business (B2B) partnerships
Click here to register or go to: https://bit.ly/2YvtYSE

Nature's Remedy Ribbon Cutting
2019-10-25 09:30 - 11:30 | Nature’s Remedy, 266 North Main Street, Millbury, MA
Come celebrate the opening of Nature’s Remedy in Millbury!

110 Grill Ribbon Cutting
2019-10-24 15:00 - 16:30 | 110 Grill, 70 Worcester-Providence Turnpike, Millbury, MA
Join 110 Grill in the opening of their newest location in Millbury!

Find More Hours to Have Better Control
2019-10-09 08:00 - 12:00 | Millbury Federal Credit Union, 50 Main Street, Millbury, Ma
WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE MORE HOURS, CONTROL, AND LIFE/WORK BALANCE?
The workshop is presented by Sandra Kearney, Vice President GrowthCo. She has had extensive conducting seminars and workshops in a variety of industries. In addition, Sandy serves on several boards, and she is a mentor to women focusing on having work/life balance that works. Sandy has a BS from Assumption College and a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership from Nichols College.
At the conclusion of the workshop you will:

Valley Business Network September Social
2019-09-24 17:30 - 19:30 | Town House Tavern, 1 Grafton Common, Grafton, MA, 01519
Join the Valley Business Network for a networking social. Bring your business cards!

QuickBooks with Confidence
2019-09-24 08:00 - 11:00, 2019-09-17 08:00 - 11:00 | Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce, 670 Linwood Ave. BLDG A Suite 5, Whitinsville, MA, 01588, United States
Explore all that QuickBooks has to offer your business through interactive instruction. Individuals can ask questions, give examples, and maximize their time to get the knowledge they need to help themselves in their own business situation.
Tuesday, September 17th
Thursday, September 24th
$100 for both sessions (Scholarships available)
*Classes limited to 10 participants. Sign up for all three or just one! If you have taken this course before, this series has added advanced courses.
Funding provided through a grant from Mass Growth Capital Corporation

Fresenius Kidney Care Hosts Open House at New Dialysis Facility
2019-09-10 17:30 - 19:30 | MA
Fresenius Kidney Care, the dialysis division of Fresenius Medical Care North America and the nation’s leading network of dialysis facilities, invites the community to attend an open house celebration on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at its new center in Sutton. In Massachusetts, there are nearly 11,750 patients on dialysis.

Fresenius Kidney Care Oxford Dialysis Center will have capacity to treat up to 72 patients a week. Patients, healthcare providers, and members of the community will be able to tour the center and learn about chronic kidney disease. Clinicians will also provide screenings and risk assessments and offer blood pressure checks at the event.
About 1 in 7 adults in the U.S. have chronic kidney disease, with many not detecting the condition until they have lost more than 96 percent of their kidney function. Symptoms and warning signs for late-stage kidney disease include changes in urination, fatigue, swelling in hands or feet, and pain in the small of the back. Physicians recommend that people who are at risk for CKD are screened at least once a year. More than 600,000 Americans live with kidney failure, which requires either a transplant or dialysis to remove waste from the blood, maintain safe levels of potassium and sodium, and control blood pressure.

WHAT: Open House at Fresenius Kidney Care Oxford Dialysis Center
Local experienced medical professionals available to discuss:

Patient services and the latest dialysis treatment options, including in center dialysis, which takes place in a kidney dialysis center, under the supervision of a care team.
How the center’s care team meets patients’ physical and emotional needs by individualizing their care.
How Fresenius Kidney Care Oxford Dialysis Center strives to empower people to thrive and live the healthiest, fullest way possible – with kidney disease treatments that fit in with life, not the other way around.
How FreseniusRx renal-trained pharmacists can help dialysis patients manage their medications.
How to begin the search for a transplant.
How to sign up for Fresenius Kidney Care’s free KidneyCare:365 class to learn more about kidney disease.

Light refreshments available.

WHO: Open to the public

WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 10
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Fresenius Kidney Care Oxford Dialysis Center
10A Galaxy Pass
Sutton, MA 01590-4836

COST: Free

CONTACT: For more information, please contact Clinical Manager Karen Furia at karen.furia@fmc-na.com or (508) 634-4331.

MEDIA CONTACT: To arrange interviews with the care team and/or obtain photos of the new center please contact Lauren Martin at lmartin@pcipr.com or 312-558-1770.

About Fresenius Kidney Care
Fresenius Kidney Care, a division of Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA), provides dialysis treatment and support services to more than 190,000 people with kidney disease every year whether in their own homes or at more than 2,400 facilities nationwide. Fresenius Kidney Care’s dedicated teams help address the physical and emotional aspects of kidney disease through personalized care, education, and lifestyle support services. For more information about Fresenius Kidney Care, visit www.FreseniusKidneyCare.com.
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Statistics

About 1 in 7 U.S. adults, or about 30 million people, have CKD.
The leading causes of CKD are diabetes and high blood pressure. Together they account for 73 percent of new diagnoses.
About 96 percent of people with reduced kidney function do not even know it. The progression of kidney disease can often be slowed with early treatment, but many people do not show symptoms until late stages of CKD.
Kidney disease affects people of all ages, but those 60 and over are the most likely to develop it.
Certain ethnic groups, including African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans, are at a higher risk of CKD.
Mortality rates for people living with kidney failure declined 28% between 2001 and 2015.
95,000 Americans are waiting for a kidney transplant while 215,000 are currently living with a transplant.

Dialysis Fast Facts

1 in 3 people starting dialysis had not seen a kidney doctor before the diagnosis.
Nearly 500,000 Americans are receiving life-sustaining dialysis treatment.
Cardiovascular disease is prevalent in 70 percent of patients receiving hemodialysis.
12 percent of patients currently administer their own dialysis at home.
Home dialysis has increased 82 percent since 2007.

Crossfit AC Ribbon Cutting and Business After Hours
2019-08-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Crossfit AC, 64 Worcester-Providence Turnpike, Sutton, MA, 01590
Join us for a Ribbon Cutting to celebrate Crossfit AC, and enjoy a networking event directly following. Let s give a warm welcome to our new member!

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

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.

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

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!

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.

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!
