Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce

InThink Weekly Webinar Series: Running Your Business in a Quarantine
2020-05-15 14:00 - 15:00, 2020-05-08 14:00 - 15:00, 2020-05-01 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | MA
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.

G9 Financial Zoom "Investor Market Outlook"
2020-05-07 12:00 - 13:00 | MA
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.

a-th Power Consulting Webinar "Leverage Your Emotional Intelligence"
2020-05-06 13:00 - 14:00 | MA
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!

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]

WBJ Webcast Series: HR Strategy: Contingency Planning
2020-04-30 13:00 - 14:00 | MA
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

Webinar: Identifying Opportunities Within Adversities
2020-04-22 11:00 - 12:00 | MA
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!

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

Webinar: Leading Through Crisis
2020-04-15 11:00 - 12:00 | MA
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!

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

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

Virtual Accountability and the “After” Plan for your business
2020-04-01 12:30 - 13:30 | MA
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”

Webinar: Corona Virus Economics by National Economic Education Delegation (NEED)
2020-03-31 08:00 - 17:00 | MA
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.

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

Effective Performance Management
2020-03-24 09:00 - 10:00 | MA

Open for Business
2020-03-12 18:00 - 20:00 | MA

Willy Wonka Musical and Grand Opening
2020-03-11 16:00 - 20:30 | MA

Grow with Google Live Stream "Spring in to Action"
2020-03-11 12:00 - 13:00 | 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 | MA

Love Your Legislators Legislative Update Breakfast
2020-02-14 07:30 - 09:00 | MA
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
