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UPCOMING EVENTS


Educational Seminar: 
Online Videos for Your Business 
Newburyport Public Library
Tuesday, March 29
7:30 - 9:00 AM
Details 

Ribbon Cutting
Flukes & Finds
Wednesday, March 30
4:00 - 5:00 PM
The Big Win
Newburyport Elks Club
Thursday, March 31
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Details

Lunch & Learn:
Your Profile - Chamber Website
Chamber Office
Wednesday, April 13
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Details

Member Mixer
Newburyport Olive Oil
 & Port Plums
Thursday, April 14
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Details

ABC's of Membership
Chamber Office
Thursday, April 21
8:00 - 9:00 AM
Details

Eye Opener
First Ipswich Bank
Friday, April 29
8:00 - 9:30 AM
Details


UPCOMING ANNUAL EVENTS

Spring Fest
Sunday & Monday
May 29 & 30
Downtown Newburyport
Details

50th Annual Meeting & Awards
Wednesday, June 1
Blue Ocean Event Center
Details

Annual Golf Tournament
Monday, June 13
Renaissance Country Club
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Photo Credits:
Peter Zoltai: Header, View From Inn Street
Carol Bent: State Street
 
March 28, 2016 
This Thursday, March 31st is the date of the Chamber's Big Win event!

This event is the Chamber's largest fundraiser of the year and helps support the mission, services and programs that benefit you our members! The monies we raise allows us to advocate, work, promote, collaborate and represent you our loyal members!

You could be a winner of the big prize of $10,000 or numerous smaller cash prizes! Would you consider purchasing a ticket to help support the Chamber?  We would certainly appreciate it!  You can get a ticket by calling the chamber or emailing me!  Thank you in advance for your support!  

Ann Ormond, President

Member News & Events

Newburyport's Metzy's Taqueria, LLC Named Finalist in Business Competition - Metzy's, a mobile restaurant company, is one of three finalists who made it to the last round in the 2016 North of Boston Business Plan Competition... Read More

Newburyport Brewing Awarded TWO Medals! - Newburyport Brewing recently took home two medals at the 2016 Best of Craft Beer Awards, a BJCP-certified beer competition held in Bend, Oregon; their 1635 Series Barleywine won silver, while their Melt Away Session IPA received bronze. Read More

Why Choose OrthoWell Physical Therapy? - Orthowell specializes in Bio-Mechanical Evaluation (the study of body movement). This means that your initial evaluation will be "from the ground up" in order to identify impairments... Read More

SPRING Hydrant Flushing - The Newburyport Department of Public Services, Water Division will begin flushing the City's water system on Monday, March 28 and flushing will continue through April. Read More

2016 Gala to Benefit the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless -
This year, Under One Roof will focus on raising funds for all of the programs like A Bed for Every Child, Teen Closet and many more that the Coalition provides. Please join us on May 12 for what promises to be an extraordinary night at WGBH.  Read More

Here's a list of what is happening this week.  Be sure to click the 'More Member Events' button below to see a full list of events.

Monday, March 28
* The Artist Bar at Seaglass
* $5 Burger Night at Michael's Harborside

Tuesday, March 29
* Enjoy Pizza at Flatbreads to Benefit Pennies for Poverty
* 1/2 Price Sushi at Michael's Harborside
* Trivia Night at Michael's Harborside
 
Wednesday, March 30
* March Madness @ Belleville Thrift Shop
* $14.99 Lobster Night at Michaels
* Walk-in Wesnesdays CPR Training at Anastasia's Health Happenings
* Ribbon Cutting at Flukes & Finds

Thursday, March 31
* Breathe & Smile Chair Yoga & Tai Chi Easy
* $14.99 Prime Rib at Michael's Harborside
* Trivia Night at Capri

Friday, April 1
* Parker River NWR April Free Programs
* Mill River Winery: Beatles Friday Night Wine Down!
* World Premiere of No Victors, No Vanquished at the Actors Studio
* Stand-Up Comedy Night at Firehouse Center for the Arts
* Cosmic Bowling at Leo's Super Bowl

Saturday, April 2
* Old Fashioned Ham & Bean Supper at Newburyport Masonic Hall
* GFNC Baby & Kids Spring/Summer
* Walk MS Newburyport at Newburyport High School
* Draw Why, T-Shirt Art Contest for Kids
*
Moonlight Oldies Bowling at Leo's Super Bowl
* Our Neighbor's Table Spring Fling Fundraiser
* The Fools April Fools Show at Blue Ocean Music Hall
* World Premiere of No Victors, No Vanquished at the Actors Studio
 
 Sunday, April 3
*
Gentle Flow Yoga at Roots to Wings Yoga
* Annual Seaglass Priceless Brunch
* All Levels Yoga with Carol Gamble at Roots to Wings Yoga
* World Premiere of No Victors, No Vanquish at the Actors Studio

Monday (Morning) April 4
* Rise & Shine Yoga at Roots to Wings Yoga
* All Levels Yoga at Roots to Wings Yoga
Submit a news release or event  for free!  Email Anne Wilt.
Meet the Member
 
Kyle Trinward, Local Sales Manager 
180 Greenleaf Ave, Portsmouth, NH 
603-334-3663   |   Website

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If you would like to be featured in our "Meet the Member" section, please email Anne Wilt.   FREE... but must be scheduled in advance.
Chamber News
Is Your Business Listing Current? 

The Chamber's website is visited by thousands daily. Make sure your business is listed correctly.

It's easy to update your information... simply login to YOUR Member Information Center.  Update your website presence, add jobs, update employees, sign up for events, pay your bills, post a press release and much more.  Questions? Contact Anne Wilt by email or calling 978-462-6680 x11.

SAVE THE DATE: On April 13, the Chamber will be hosting a Lunch & Learn during which we will dive into your Member Information Center for your business and fill in all the missing links.  Hope to see you there!

This Week's Blog Article:

5 Cheap, Yet Effective, Ways to Start Using Video in Your Business - Many business owners think about using video but they don't know where to start. They worry it will be costly and require a lot of expensive equipment. Creating video can be incredibly easy and cheap.  Read More

Business Education Seminar - Producing Online Videos to Promote Your Business - Join us on Tuesday, March 29 and listen to to Matt Forcier, Owner of LMV Productions, discuss his tips & tricks on how uploading videos to your website can take your business to the next level.  Details

Interested in guest blogging? or want to offer a suggestion about a story?  Email the Marketing Department.
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Regional News

Whittier Bridge/I-95 Improvement Project - Stay up-to-date on the progress & traffic alerts. View updates here.

Free Business Counseling - SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) offers FREE counseling to individuals who would like help starting a new business, or who own a small business and need assistance with any of their business issues. Appointments available on Tuesdays at the Newburyport Chamber of Commerce. Schedule your appointment by calling 978-462-6680. Click here for info.

MassDOT Newsletter - Weekly updates to stay informed about on-going accomplishments and successes on the road to reform and shed light onto the many challenges transportation agencies are working through each day to better serve the public. View the latest newsletter here.
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