Good afternoon, As the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic continues, I will send out periodic updates to help keep my constituents informed on the state of the health crisis, and what the government is doing to assist people during these unprecedented times. As we've...

The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce (BVCC) has adjusted our operating schedule. For all intents and purposes the brick and mortar office will be closed until April 7, 2020. We will be available to you remotely by e-mail and text. We will also be postponing all...

Millbury, MA Raymour & Flanigan is re-opening their Millbury location on Wednesday, March 11 after renovations with a celebration. The store was originally opened as an outlet in 2018 and recently converted as the Worcester area's first full-line showroom. The store...

WHITINSVILLE, MA The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce, Women’s Success Network, is presenting a critically acclaimed one-woman performance by History At Play™ celebrating the centennial of women’s suffrage in the United States. The event, “I Now Pronounce...

WHITINSVILLE, MA Women face a unique set of financial challenges including a significant disparity in lifetime earnings and the need for our earnings to fund a longer lifetime. Join the women from the Blackstone Valley and beyond on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, from...

Located in the historic Linwood Mill, which is geothermal, the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce (BVCC) is definitely walking the walk when it comes to innovation and clean energy. BVCC was just selected as one of 5 local and state chambers across the country to...

Northbridge MA: The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce announces its 21st annual Home & Community Expo on Saturday, March 16th from 10:00am to 2:00pm at Northbridge High School Field House, 427 Linwood Ave., Northbridge. The Home & Community Expo is the largest and...

WHITINSVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS -- The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce will host the Annual Legislative Breakfast on Friday, February 8th, 2019, 7:30-9:00 AM at the Charles F. Minney VFW Post 3329 located at 16 South Main Street, Millbury All of the Valley’s state...

One of Five State and Local Chambers of Commerce to Receive $95,000 to Implement New Work-Based Learning Programs WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today announced that the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce (BVCC) was selected to...

Sutton, MA: The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce 40th Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony will be held at the Pleasant Valley Country Club, 95 Armsby Road, Sutton, MA on Friday, November 16th from 7:30am to 10:00am. This annual event presents a ‘year in review’,...

The Linwood Mill home of the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce. The chamber was one of seven Central Massachusetts organizations to receive state small-business funding. Seven nonprofits in Central Massachusetts will share $383,000 among more than $2 million...

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2 The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership will host an Operational Excellence Information Sessions Series from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Oct. 2 at the chamber, 670 Linwood Ave., Building A, Suite 5,...

“I heard from one local manufacturer recently that they have 40 openings they can’t fill,” said Jeannie Hebert, explaining why the first focus of the new Blackstone Valley Education Hub (BV Ed Hub) will be advanced manufacturing. Manufacturing is the second biggest...

WHITINSVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS -- The 15 th Annual Valley Home & Business Expo hosted by The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce and presented by UniBank and Gaudette Insurance will take place on Saturday, March 2nd from 10:00AM – 3:00PM at Northbridge High School...

SUTTON, MASSACHUSETTS: Marc Wayshak author of “Game Plan Selling” and “Breaking All Barriers” will be the featured speaker at the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce Membership Breakfast on Wednesday, February 13th 8:00 AM (registration7:30) Pleasant Valley Country...

The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold its 34th Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony at 7:30am on Wednesday, November 7th, at Pleasant Valley Country Club, 95 Armsby Road, Sutton, MA. Keynote speaker is Steve Grossman, Massachusetts State Treasurer....

The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold its 34th Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony at 7:30am on Wednesday, November 7th, at Pleasant Valley Country Club, 95 Armsby Road, Sutton, MA. We are proud to announce that the Keynote Speaker is the Honorable James...

Southbridge, MA (October 24, 2012) — Savers Bank announces a $2,000 donation to AYFS-Auburn Youth and Family Services of Auburn. This donation will be used to help fund family and individual counseling, after-school programs, a food pantry and much more.   Auburn...

MILLBURY — HMEA (Horace Mann Educational Associates), a progressive human services provider that supports individuals with developmental disabilities, autism and behavioral challenges today announced an October 26 ribbon cutting of its new $3.3 million facility that...

Northbridge, MA: Friday, October 19th 7-10 PM marks the 6th Annual Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce Heritage Starlight Celebration with presenting sponsors, Gaudette Insurance and UniBank. The event is being held in the amazingly restored and historic Riverdale...

People are doing wonderful things out there for animals. And animals do wonderful things for people. Pet Rock each year focuses on a few of these wonderful people, animals and acts of kindness. This year, the Pet Rock Hero Awards are presented to: Karen Windsor In...

Dr. Nicholas H. Dodman, Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists Professor, Section Head and Program Director, Animal Behavior Department of Clinical Sciences at Tufts' Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in North Grafton, will be holding a book...

Southbridge, MA (September 12, 2012) – Savers Bank announces a $1,400 donation to NEADS, a non-profit organization established in 1976 to train and provide canine assistance for people who are deaf or have a disability. As part of the donation, Savers held a "Name...

Northbridge, MA: Wednesday August 22, 2012 6-8PM the Blackstone Valley Physical Therapy Services Inc. will conduct a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and open house at their new location at the historic Linwood Mill complex in Northbridge. "The Blackstone Valley Chamber is...

UPTON � In accordance with state and federal regulations, Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School keeps student transcripts (a record of student grades) for 60 years. Student records, including Special Education files, are destroyed seven years...

16 South Main St., Millbury, 9 a.m., Mon., July 23 Local dignitaries members of the VFW, and senior executives of Fidelity Bank, which has offices throughout Central Mass. New 3,700 square-foot branch to replace Elm St. branch, plus extensive renovations to the...

BOSTON – The Senate yesterday, in its latest effort to stimulate job growth and economic advancement in Massachusetts, passed legislation that will assist small businesses and the manufacturing industry, invest in research and development projects and strengthen and...

Douglas -The Douglas Octoberfest Committee is pleased to announce Douglas Octoberfest will take place on Saturday, October 6th, 2012. Already signed on for Octoberfest 2012 are the Douglas High School Marching Band, Blue Cat Grove, and the British Invasion group, the...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Social Media Courses Offered by FBSmarty Special Discount for Blackstone Valley Chamber members Three different virtual courses, offered by Michelle Fontaine of FBSmarty, begin in August. Introduction to Social Media, Facebook for Business and...

WHITINSVILLE – The Northbridge Police Department to hold a FREE Rape Aggression Defense program. Learn the basics of self-defense from a nationally recognized program in a female-only environment. This program will be taught by members of the Northbridge Police...

Uxbridge, MA: River Bend Farm Visitor's Center, 287 Oak Street, Uxbridge will be the venue on Friday, June 1st for "Rally for the Valley" 3:30- 7pm, the second event since the 25th Anniversary of the National Heritage Corridor last November to bring attention to...

stART on the Street encourages Worcester to support the local economy & buy handmade. WORCESTER, MA May 08, 2012 – Worcester's premier arts festival stART on the Street is adding a new feature to its traditional repertoire this spring. On Sunday, June 3, stART...

Recycle Responsibly and Protect Your Identity! Freely Gathered Assembly and First Unitarian Church of Worcester Electronics Recycling Collection Event Assembly Collection Saturday, April 28th 2012 8:30am – 1:30am Parishioners may drop off materials through May 27th 90...

Sutton, Mass. — Attorney General Martha Coakley will be guest speaker at the Tuesday, April 10th Chamber Breakfast of the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce, held at Pleasant Valley Country Club, 95 Armsby Road, Sutton. Registration begins at 7:30 with the program...

Recycle Responsibly and Protect Your Identity! April 14 Worcester Unitarian Universalist Church of Worcester Electronics Recycling Collection Event Saturday, April 14, 2012 9:00AM – 1:00PM 90 Holden Street, Worcester, MA Learn More

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UPTON � Top Students from Vocational Technical schools throughout the state recently represented their classmates at the 2012 Vocational Technical School All Star program at the Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling Contractors of Massachusetts' (PHCC) annual Trade Show in...

UPTON - The 3rd Annual Chad A. Holbrook Memorial Golf Tournament will take place on Friday, June 22 at Blissful Meadows Golf Club in Uxbridge. Registrations are currently being accepted and sponsorship opportunities are available. The cost is $500 per foursome and a...

Social Media is Social Business, and it’s serious. Do you have a handle on strategies for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+ and other social network business too ls? This full-day training program will help you create a plan you can begin using immediately for the...

Valley Tech students, together with individuals from Seven Hills Foundation, will be hosting a performance arts show at Valley Tech on Friday, April 13 at 10:30 a.m. The show features various forms of performance art, including a drum performance, sign language, and...

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Southbridge, MA (March 17, 2012)�Savers Bank has announced the appointment of Jordan Hoy as Vice President of Commercial Lending/Small Business Services, effective March 12, 2012. With over 18 years of experience in the financial industry, Jordan's most recent...

MRA Multisport is holding a kick-off meeting for their Triathlon Club on Thursday night March 29, 2012 at Red Rock Grill & Bar in Upton, MA at 7:30pm. If you're looking to get involved with a local multisport group interested in swimming, biking, or running (or...

UPTON - This annual State Conference (based in Marlborough) runs from Thursday to Saturday with the highlight being the more than 50 vocational technical trade and employment contests at Valley Tech on Friday, April 27 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.. SkillsUSA Massachusetts...

Join Charter Business, Cisco and a panel of experts to discuss: · Network performance in the cloud · Network optimization · Virtualizing your work force · Various other applications to help increase productivity at your business RSVP to Maria Dias at 774.312.4908 or...

WEST SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, March 13, 2012 ... Dena M. Hall, president of the United Bank Foundation, announced a total of $6,500 in grants awarded in support of community initiatives in Worcester during the Foundation’s most recent round of funding. The...

UPTON - The Blackstone Valley Tech Special Education Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is hosting a workshop on Thursday, April 12, entitled "Eating Disorders in Teens." Sherri Snyder, MA, LMHC from Integrated Psychotherapy in Mendon will present discussing eating...

NORTHBRIDGE, Mass. —Senate President Therese Murray will be guest speaker at the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce March 7th Membership Breakfast. Therese Murray was elected Senator of the Plymouth and Barnstable District in 1992 and became the first woman...

Southbridge, MA (February 25, 2012) — Savers Bank is proud to be recognized as a 5-Star Superior Bank by BauerFinancial, Inc., Coral Gables, Florida, the nation's bank rating firm. Earning the highest 5-Star rating for strength and stability, Mr. Joseph Coderre, CEO,...

Blackstone Valley Tech Superintendent-Director Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick (center) recently recognized Alma Karina Lopez (left) and Robert Jordan (right) for being Valley Tech's recipients of the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents Award of Academic...

UPTON — On Wednesday, February 8, Blackstone Valley Tech Culinary Arts students along with their instructors will host a Pre-Valentine's Day dinner in the school's Three Seasons Restaurant from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. The gourmet menu features lobster risotto cakes...

Kevin Farrell, a Valley Tech junior from Bellingham, displays his anti-bullying ad campaign that was unveiled on January 25, which was recently declared "No Name Calling Day" by Governor Deval Patrick. UPTON — As part of the state's initiative to cut down bullying in...

Southbridge, MA (January 25, 2012) – Savers Bank has announced the appointment of Eugene Santos-Roesler as Business Development Officer, effective January 12, 2012. With over seven years experience in the banking industry, Eugene most recently was employed by...

John Magnarelli, a senior official from the U.S. Department of Agriculture presents Valley Tech with the HealthierUS School Challenge Silver Award. Valley Tech is 1 in only 10 high schools throughout the U.S. to receive this award. Displaying the banner from...

UPTON — The students of Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School work daily to refine and strengthen sophisticated 21st century skills and talents. Each year the system highlights the efforts of several vocational technical programs, in particular...

WEST SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, January 4, 2012 ... Dena M. Hall, president of the United Bank Foundation, has announced grants totaling $62,400 awarded to 10 not-for-profit organizations serving individuals and families in and around Springfield and Worcester. The...

December 27, 2011 — Savers Bank announces a $2500 donation to the Dudley-Charlton Education Foundation to help advance innovation and expand opportunities in the district's seven public schools. The Foundation provides funding for educational opportunities that would...

UPTON — Blackstone Valley Tech is making national news again by supporting and improving the health of students through a comprehensive approach to nutrition. As a result, the school has been awarded the HealthierUS School Challenge (HUSSC) Silver Award by the United...

The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold its 33rd Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony Breakfast on Wednesday, November 9, at Pleasant Valley Country Club, 95 Armsby Road, Sutton, MA. Registration begins at 7:30 AM. Keynote speaker is Elizabeth Warren,...

Northbridge, MA: Friday, October 14th 7-10 PM marks the 5th Annual Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce Heritage Starlight Celebration with presenting sponsor, UniBank. The event is being held in the amazingly restored and historic Riverdale Mill in Northbridge. To...

The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold its 33rd Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony at 7:30am on Wednesday, November 9, at Pleasant Valley Country Club, 95 Armsby Road, Sutton, MA. Keynote speaker is Elizabeth Warren, Massachusetts Democratic Candidate for...

Senator Moore says it's a top priority BLACKSTONE  Officials from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) held a public meeting this week (Tuesday, October 04, 2011) in the Blackstone Public Library to unveil plans for design and construction...

Northbridge, MA: Please join Congressman Richard Neal, this Monday, October 10th (Columbus Day), 11 am at Lookout Rock on Quaker Highway in Northbridge to show support of the legislation to create a National Park in the Blackstone Valley. Congressman Neal will be...

Tuesday, October 4, 2011 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Blackstone Public Library 86 Main Street, Blackstone At this meeting, DCR will provide an overview of the Blackstone River Greenway Project and present the Segment 1 design and early action items on bridge construction,...

WHITINSVILLE, MA — The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commercehas been awarded a $30,000.00 Small Business Technical Assistance Grant from Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation. "We are thrilled to receive this funding," stated Jeannie Hebert, President and CEO of...

WHITINSVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS: The New Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Directory is now being produced. This "Yellow Pages" of important information for goods and services at your fingertips is a who's who and where to go for all that's pertinent in the...

"Why We Have Too Few Women Leaders" WHITINSVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS: The Blackstone Valley Women's Business Network Luncheon on Thursday April 21st 11:30-1:30 at Unibank, 49 Church Street Whitinsville, MA will focus on a timely topic, "Why We Have Too Few Women Leaders"....

WHITINSVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS: The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly membership breakfast this Wednesday, April 13th at Pleasant Valley Country Club, 42 Armsby Road Sutton, MA in collaboration with the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce...

Disney's Approach to Business Excellence program will explore topics of creativity, leadership, management, service, loyalty PROVIDENCE, RI – (March 17, 2011) – Disney Institute is bringing its renowned professional development program, Disney's Approach to Business...

This October, The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce will host a memorable 9-day journey to China for members and guests. This will be a cost-effective opportunity for area people to become familiar with some of the leading cities in China and to experience their...

WHO: This event is ideal for the small marketing firm, the entrepreneur, the hobbyist, the marketer and the non-profit volunteer. Facebook can be a powerful tool for all these entities. We focus on the small business or organization and how to make the most out of...

WHITINSVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS — The 13th Annual Valley Home & Business Expo hosted by the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce and presented by UniBank will take place on Saturday, March 5, 2011 from 10:00AM - 3:00PM at Northbridge High School Field House, Linwood...

WHITINSVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS: David Morales, Commissioner of the Division of Health Care Finance and Policy for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will be the featured speaker at the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce Membership Breakfast this Wednesday, February...