Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce

Open for Business
2020-03-12 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)

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

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

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 | 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
