Effective Performance Management
2020-03-24 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York)

BVCC Golf Tournament Committee Meeting
2020-03-25 08:30 - 09:30 | Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce, 670 Linwood Ave. BLDG A Suite 5, Whitinsville, MA, 01588, United States

Webinar: Corona Virus Economics by National Economic Education Delegation (NEED)
2020-03-31 08:00 - 17:00
NEED Executive Director, Jon Haveman, will introduce Scott L. Baier, Chair of the Clemson Department of Economics, who will lead a discussion of the potential impact of the Coronavirus on the U.S. economy. Dr. Baier, a frequent speaker on the U.S. economy, will discuss how the Coronavirus can affect the economy, highlighting particularly vulnerable industries and workers. He will also discuss policy options for addressing the economic impact and the likely efficacy of those policies. Following a 30 minute presentation, Drs. Baier and Haveman will take Q&A from the audience. The webinar is scheduled to last for 60 minutes. In order to reserve your spot, please register.

If you can’t make the webinar, please look for a video of the webinar on the NEED website after 4/1/2020. Thank you for your interest in NEED’s activities! Hope you’ll join the webinar.

Virtual Accountability and the “After” Plan for your business
2020-04-01 12:30 - 13:30
This interactive workshop (NOT a webinar) will allow business owners to share ideas and pointers in a large and small group setting. We will be discussing what works, how to keep your employees motivated and focused while working from home. This workshop is designed to help you keep your employee accountable and productive while providing the support they need. Video is a requirement for this workshop. Please download the Zoom app on your phone for video if you will not have access to a computer.

Your Team and Accountability
Effective Leadership Strategies to Keep Moving Forward
Unique Employee Needs
Positioning Explosive Growth for the “After”
Evaluating Your Company’s Workflow and Expectations for the “After”

Golf Tournament Committee Conference Call
2020-04-08 08:30 - 09:00
Dial-in Number: (712) 775-7031
Meeting ID: 609-366-362 #

Valley Business Networking Group *ZOOM*
2020-04-15 07:30 - 09:30 | Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce, 670 Linwood Ave. BLDG A Suite 5, Whitinsville, MA, 01588, United States

Webinar: Leading Through Crisis
2020-04-15 11:00 - 12:00
Brought to you by Clear Vision Alliance:

As we grapple with a New Reality, a myriad of concerns begin to consume us as we try to survive this crisis. During these unprecedented times, followers will be looking ot their leaders for reassurance. And while “Hope is Not a Strategy”, it does play an important role as we lead our teams through these challenging times. Join this session to:

Understand the needs of followers or those we influence such as employees, customers, family, etc.
Address those needs of followers as leaders especially within the current situation
Address our own needs as leaders during these unprecedented times

General Webinar Information

These webinars have been created to provide a community of support during these unprecedented times. The discussion and debate provide a platform for you and your organization to stay positive and energized through a guided facilitation and connection with others. In addition, a safe environment is created for participants to discuss challenges, share their knowledge and experience and explore solutions and opportunities with their peers.

Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Group sizes will be limited in order to allow everyone the opportunity to participate in the discussions. Once you register, additional information will be provided. Confidentiality is required by all participants in order to create a safe environment for the free flow of discussion in sharing individual perspectives, experiences, successes and challenges.

We look forward to having you participate in these intellectual sessions!

Thirty on Thursday: COVID-19 Q&A with AIM Experts
2020-04-16 11:00 - 11:30
State & Federal Tax Implications of COVID-19

Webinar: Identifying Opportunities Within Adversities
2020-04-22 11:00 - 12:00
Presented by Clear Vision Alliance

“In every adversity lies the seed of an equal or greater opportunity.” This famous quote from Napoleon Hill looks to the brighter side of dark situations. During these times, focusing our thoughts in positive ways can help as we are constantly getting bombarded with negative news and information. Come to this session to:

Escape the bombardment of negative news and information
Identify opportunities within the current situation of these challenging times
Brainstorm opportunities that will emerge afterwards from this crisis

General Webinar Information

These webinars have been created to provide a community of support during these unprecedented times. The discussion and debate provide a platform for you and your organization to stay positive and energized through a guided facilitation and connection with others. In addition, a safe environment is created for participants to discuss challenges, share their knowledge and experience and explore solutions and opportunities with their peers.

Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Group sizes will be limited in order to allow everyone the opportunity to participate in the discussions. Once you register, additional information will be provided. Confidentiality is required by all participants in order to create a safe environment for the free flow of discussion in sharing individual perspectives, experiences, successes and challenges.

We look forward to having you participate in these intellectual sessions!

WBJ Webcast Series: HR Strategy: Contingency Planning
2020-04-30 13:00 - 14:00
HR Strategy: Contingency Planning
Thursday, April 30, 2020 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
HR Strategy: Contingency Planning During the Crisis
DOES YOUR COMPANY HAVE A PLAN TO GO BACK TO WORK?
Business owners and HR teams have been inundated with issues related to COVID-19 over the last month, and many have not had the time or bandwidth to put a mid-term strategy in place. Our expert panel will address both immediate questions related to managing employees in the short-term, and give you a best practices framework to plan contingencies over the next 6-12 months. With no vaccine on the horizon and social distancing continuing in some form, most companies need to do some “wargaming” with their business plan.
Join this session and learn best practices in dealing with a number of issues, including:

The top HR issues facing business owners during the crisis: employees worried about exposure, sickness in your workplace, flexible scheduling to meet distancing guidelines and more.
Mid-term planning: Is your current set up to be sustainable? What organizational designs make sense beyond the current crisis period?
What are the resources you will need to support the different scenarios and what do the numbers look like?
For those companies who have received PPP funding, we’ll also address key guidelines for managing your staffing to maximize loan forgiveness.
Q&A session

Your winning plan will come from gathering advice and best practices from a team of professionals – Legal, Health Care, and Human Resources – to develop a plan that assures your organization’s success during the new normal. Please join our panel of experts who will help you think through the best strategy for your organization.
PANELISTS

Terri Flynn
Senior Vice President, Director of Human Resources, Webster Five
Jill Lebow
Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Fallon Health
Brian Mullin
Partner, Bowditch & Dewey

MODERATOR

Peter Stanton
Publisher and CEO, Worcester Business Journal

InThink Weekly Webinar Series: Running Your Business in a Quarantine
2020-05-01 14:00 - 15:00, 2020-05-08 14:00 - 15:00, 2020-05-15 14:00 - 15:00, 2020-05-22 14:00 - 15:00, 2020-05-29 14:00 - 15:00
Presented by InTHink Idea Agency. Each week the subject changes to meet the current needs of the community. Click here to register and for information on this week’s topic.

Valley Business Networking Group *ZOOM*
2020-05-06 08:00 - 09:00 | Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce, 670 Linwood Ave. BLDG A Suite 5, Whitinsville, MA, 01588, United States
Meeting ID: 828 8868 1481
Password: [REDACTED]

a-th Power Consulting Webinar "Leverage Your Emotional Intelligence"
2020-05-06 13:00 - 14:00
During these unprecedented times, we are seeing organizations move from competition to compassion. Along those lines, Leaders must further leverage and improve upon their Emotional Intelligence skills. In this session local expert, E.J. Kritz of ath Power Consulting, will dive into these important skills and how they impact our lives today more than ever! We are excited to host a COMPLIMENTARY event on Wednesday, May 6th at 1PM ET!

G9 Financial Zoom "Investor Market Outlook"
2020-05-07 12:00 - 13:00
We’ve been receiving many questions about the state of themarket during these unprecedented times.
Join us for a webinar nex Thursday, May 7th with our guest, portfolio strategist Glenn Dorsey of Clark Capital Management Group.
We’ll be sharing exclusive market insights and answering your questions.

Marketing Strategies
2020-05-27 09:00 - 11:00

Virtual Manufacturing Job Fair by MassHire North Central Workforce Board
2020-06-02 10:00 - 12:00
Looking for a job in the manufacturing sector? We are recruiting job seekers for our virtual job fair Thursday, June 4th from 10-12:00 pm. We have a over 20 manufacturing employers all donating 2 hours of an HR staff to follow-up on job seeker emails or they can apply directly to the link.
REGISTER BY CLICKING HERE: https://conta.cc/3goNZAD

LIVE Webinar: Supplier Diversity Office (SDO) Pre-Certification
2020-06-04 10:00 - 12:00
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

Women's Listening Circle by Provo Wealth Management Group
2020-06-09 18:00 - 19:30
We hope that you and your loved ones are faring well. We have all been adjusting our methods for communicating and feeling connected while social distancing. It was wonderful seeing many of you at our last Women’s Listening Circle via Zoom. Since we still cannot convene in-person, we would like to meet once again via Zoom. We hope you can join us on Tuesday June 9th at 6 PM via Zoom to share what you have been doing to take care of YOURSELF and your experiences as Massachusetts businesses gradually reopen. Please RSVP by simply replying to this email Eleanor@provowealth.com so we can send you the login information to avoid any Zoom bombing. 😊 We look forward to seeing you on screen!
Put Yourself First on the First commitment to you as an accountability partner and mentor. We will be there for you as you build on your objectives of Gaining Confidence in Money Matters and achieving Wealth-Life Balance, one step at a time, at the pace set by you.
Even with social distancing constraints in place today, what one thing will you do for YOURSELF today that you would do for your best friend, sister, child or mom? Now give that care and concern to yourself.
We invite you to Choose one item that you will do today that is your most pressing and make it happen.
Popular first steps are:
—Pick up the phone and make an appointment to draft a will or estate plan (if you need a reputable attorney just ask us, we know many excellent, compassionate people)
—Many auto insurers are providing refunds since we are sheltering in place and driving less. Call your car insurance company to see if you are eligible for a refund
—Check your credit card statement for errors or fraud
—Call your mom and dad to set a time to talk about elder care and funeral arrangements— maybe explain that you are asking because you want to know what they really want and
you don’t want to let them down because you have to guess at their wishes
—Make an appointment with your spouse or partner to complete the family love letter you received at the Circle
—Make an appointment to talk one on one with a financial specialist
First Steps are
Anything that falls in the money matters category of “I should really do _________”
We are here for you. Please contact us if we can help in any way, including deciding what your First Step could be. No question is silly or too small.
TO REGISTER EMAIL ELANOR AT: Eleanor@provowealth.com

Thirty on Thursday: Attorney General Office Fair Labor Division Review for Employers (By AIM)
2020-06-18 11:00 - 11:30
Complying with the Massachusetts Reopening Safety Standards and wage-and-hour laws can be a challenge for employers. Please join us for a conversation with Amanda I. Morejon and Lisa Price, Assistant Attorney Generals from the AG’s Fair Labor Division as they share important information for employers regarding the role of the Attorney General Office in addressing employee rights and employer responsibilities.

Virtual Business After Hours! Worcester Regional Chamber Hosts with Blackstone Valley, Auburn & Wachusett Chambers of Commerce
2020-06-18 16:00 - 17:00
Join us for online networking at our Virtual Business After Hours on Zoom! Stay in touch with your colleagues and the regiions business communities. We are adding break out rooms and ice breakers to keep the conversation going!

Are You Running Your Business Or Is Your Business Running You? A Webinar by Alighn360
2020-06-19 15:00 - 16:30
We’ll discuss tools and disciplines to overcome some of the most common business frustrations including: Diminishing Profit, Lack of Control, People Issues, Hitting the Ceiling, Nothing’s Working,
FYI, on the webinar you are not required to show your video or participate in the conversation. The audience will be in listen only mode with an opportunity for Q&A at the end.

Offshore Wind: Discussion on Local & Regional Economic Opportunities
2020-06-23 13:00 - 14:00
Join Chamber of Commerce Executives, Business Leaders, and Policymakers to Discuss Local & Regional Economic Opportunities of Offshore Wind

About this Event

Offshore wind has a unique opportunity at this moment in time to benefit the US economy and environment. The pipeline of offshore wind projects is estimated to deliver approximately $100 billion in economic investment, more than 80,000 jobs, and provide enough electricity to power millions of homes.
New England stands at the forefront of this new American energy industry with multiple large projects in development that will deliver thousands of megawatts of clean energy to the grid. One developer, Vineyard Wind, has secured projects in both Massachusetts and Connecticut, with its first project Vineyard Wind 1 planning to receive final permits by the end of 2020 and its Connecticut project, Park City Wind, entering the permitting process this year. These projects will not only deliver competitively priced energy to the Massachusetts and Connecticut ratepayers but will also bring thousands of high-paying jobs, considerable economic investment, and demand for a deep, regional supply chain.
Join your chamber colleagues, business executives, and policy makers to learn more about how this emerging industry will deliver economic benefits to the regional, state, and local economies and how businesses can benefit from the vast supply chain needed to support offshore wind developments. Attendees will also get an update on the regulatory status of projects as Vineyard Wind 1 plans to begin construction this year.
Speakers to be announced shortly but will include offshore wind industry experts and key stakeholders.
Additional webinar details, i ncluding the webinar links and passwords to come soon.
Please reach out to Ryan Evans, revans@chambersforinnovation.com with questions or if your chamber would like to be a co-host for this webinar

Co-hosted by:

Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut
Bridgeport Regional Business Council
One SouthCoast Chamber of Commerce

Build a Better Business! You'll learn trategies to perfectly position your business for post-COVID recovery
2020-06-23 13:00 - 14:00
A FREE, one hour webinar brought to you by InThink Agency, with breakout sessions by local industry experts. You’ll learn strategies to perfectly position your business for post-COVID recovery. Here’s what attendees can expect from this completely-virtual event:
Kham Inthirath, the founder and CEO of Inthink Agency, will cover:

Transitioning your team to remote work, including management tips and technology to maximize efficiency and collaboration.
Pivoting your marketing strategy to align with your new business strategy
Boosting your online presence and brand recognition

Peter Martino, owner and EOS Implementer at Align360 Solutions will talk about:

Maintaining accountability in a remote space
Running effective virtual meetings
Making tough decisions when it comes to cutting costs and personnel changes
Understanding the 10-Year business cycle

Joe Cundall, partner at The Cornerstone Group, will go over:

Adapting to change while managing your team’s performance
Customer-focused selling in a remote environment
Aligning leadership talent to effectively pivot your business

Michael LaCrosse, director at blumshapiro, will run a session on:

Understanding the Paycheck Protection Program and the loan forgiveness
Managing liquidity and cash flow management
Assessing your organization’s future

James Ferreira, the founder & CEO of Revenue Advisory Services, will present on:

Understanding the short-term revenue and financial impact of the current business climate
Aligning your sales and service teams with incoming revenue forecasts
Position your company and sales organization for long-term, post-recession growth

Grow with Google Live Stream Event "Digital Summer Skills"
2020-07-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce, 670 Linwood Ave. BLDG A Suite 5, Whitinsville, MA, 01588, United States

Virtual LIVE Trivia with Sporcle! Sponsored by Paramount Realty
2020-07-22 16:45 - 18:15
Virtual Live Trivia! Topic: General Knowledge. Join us for a fun night of quiz trivia!

Here’s how it works:

The event will begin with a welcome from WSN at 4:45pm followed by instruction and the game which starts at 5pm.
Once everyone is on the Zoom, the Game Host will give everyone instructions on how to change your screen name so the teams can be organized.
The game is divided in to two halves.
In each half, you can wager 1,3, 5, or 7 points, based on how sure the team is about the answer. In the second half, wager 2,4,6 or 8
There is a picture round after the first half, and there is a bonus round after the second half
Then, two final questions; wager between 2-10 points each, even numbers only. If you get it right, you get the points! If you get it wrong, half of your wager is deducted
To play, after each question, you’ll be sent to a breakout room to discuss the answer with your team. You won’t be able to see the slideshow or talk to the host-but you can move back & forth.
Only the Team Captain submits answers. Once submitted, there is no editing.
No cheating! Don’t Google the answer (#honorsystem)

Safari at Sunset
2020-09-01 17:30 - 19:30
Thank You to Our Sponsors
