Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce

BVCC Forum Series: Employment, Navigating the Issues in the "New Normal"
2021-04-22 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York)
Speakers Jeff Turgeon, the Executive Director of the MassHire Central Region Workforce Board, Kevin Kuros, the Central MA Regional Director for the MA Office of Business Development, Jibrael Younis, the Business Services Manager for the MassHire Central Career Center, and Sandra Foley, a Rapid Response Coordinator for the MassHire Department of Career Services will discuss the state of unemployment in Massachusetts and transitioning to the new normal after COVID.

Finding jobs through virtual job fairs -Resources for virtual placement
Industry specific employment related concerns (ex: hospitality, entertainment, gig workers, etc.)
Opportunities for workforce training

Presentation will take place via zoom. Registrants will receive a link one day prior to event.

SDO: ODS Pre Certification Training
2021-04-29 10:00 - 12:00
This is a required workshop for all businesses interested in applying for certification as a Minority, Woman, Veteran, and/or Portuguese Business Enterprise. The workshop will include information about the regulations, qualifications, process, and other information needed to begin the certification process. This session will run for two hours.

BVCC Food, Beverage & Hospitality Collaborative Meeting (Zoom)
2021-05-06 08:30 - 09:30, 2021-06-03 08:30 - 09:30, 2021-07-01 08:30 - 09:30, 2021-08-05 08:30 - 09:30, 2021-09-02 08:30 - 09:30, 2021-10-07 08:30 - 09:30
WHO WE ARE :
Established in September 2020, the mission of the FBHC is to support and advocate for the economic vitality of the Blackstone Valley food, beverage and hospitality industry.
WHAT WE DO:
~Discuss current topics affecting the food & beverage economic forecast in the Valley
~Get critical information out quickly (ex: changes in rules/regulations/grants)
~Network & comradery
~Idea sharing, mutual support
~Advocacy on behalf of the BVCC
~Job board
~Paying it forward
WHO SHOULD JOIN?
~Restaurants , cafes & coffee shops
~Breweries & bars
~Caterers
~Farms
~Industry suppliers
~Hotels, Inns, and Bed and Breakfasts
~Event venues
~Food manufacturers
WHEN WE MEET:
This group meets the first Thursday of every month from 8:30AM-9:30AM (ZOOM).
WHAT WE CAHRGE:
There is no fee to participate. however you must be a member of the BVCC to join. If you are facing financial hardships preventing you from joining the BVCC, please reach out to us.
To register, please email Liz O’Neil (loneil@blackstonevalley.org)

BVCC Annual Golf Tournament!
2021-05-10 11:00 - 19:00

Refresh Sesh
2021-05-12 12:00 - 12:45, 2021-06-09 12:00 - 12:45, 2021-09-08 12:00 - 12:45, 2021-10-13 12:00 - 12:45
Join us for a Refresh Sesh! This is a 30-45 minute virtual program for our Members designed to bring you up to speed on the latest BVCC benefits, so you can make the most of your membership.
*Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email. One day prior you will receive the ZOOM link*

New Member Onboarding Session
2021-05-18 09:30 - 10:30, 2021-06-22 09:30 - 10:30, 2021-07-13 09:30 - 10:30, 2021-08-24 09:30 - 10:30, 2021-09-14 09:30 - 10:30
This presentation is tailored for new members, so you can learn all about the BVCC, and how to make the most of your membership. Each ZOOM is about an hour in length, and runs from 9:30AM to10:30AM.
*Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email. One day prior to the session, you will receive the ZOOM link*

WSN Committee (Zoom)
2021-05-21 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-06-18 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-07-16 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-08-20 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-09-17 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-10-15 09:00 - 11:00 | Zoom Virtual Meeting

WSN Your Path Forward
2021-06-02 12:00 - 13:30

Steamers at Sunset!
2021-08-18 17:00 - 19:00 | The Barn at Blissful Meadows Golf Club, 801 Chocolog Road, Uxbridge MA, MA, United States
Save the date! August 18, 20201

WooSox vs Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
2021-08-22 13:05 - 17:00

Multi-Industry Virtual Job Fair
2021-09-30 09:00 - 14:00
Virtual Job Fair is being held onPremier Virtual, an online platform that allows job seekers to view employers’ virtual booths, view the companies’ information, review their job openings, and submit their resumes. Job seekers and employers can also instant message and video chat each other through the platform.
Interested employers must pre-register at this link:
https://masshirecentralcc.com/employers/recruitment/virtual-job-fair-employer-registration-page/
For more information, view or download the PDF flyer.

Professional HR Roundtable
2021-10-12 09:00 - 10:15
This Professional HR Roundtable has been created at the request of HR professionals as a forum to provide an opportunity for participants to step away from the daily grind to engage in intellectural discussions and debate with their peers.

Business After Hours with Sparetime Recreation
2021-10-14 16:30 - 18:30
