Board of Directors
Chair of the Board
*Alisia St. Florian
Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane
Chair-Elect
*Robert Ferrini
McGowanPRO
Past Chair of the Board
*Cynthia Peterson
Brigham and Women's/Mass General Health Care Center
Treasurer
*James Donellon
Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP
General Counsel
*Thomas Flaherty
Bacon Flaherty LLC
President/CEO
*Thomas O'Rourke
Neponset River Regional Chamber
Anthony Brown
Dedham Savings
Mary Chetwynd
Rockland Trust
Todd J. Chipman, MST, CPA
John T. Chipman & Co., CPAs
Steve Forrest
CertainTeed
Rhonda Kale
Bank of Canton
Michael Kennedy
Norwood Bank
Paul Kouri
Keller Williams
Jon Levy
American Holt Corporation
Mark LoVuolo
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Ashley Mansfield
Dedham High School
Tim McCabe
The League School
Sal Perla
Norwood Hospital
*Member of the Executive Committee
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C. H. Powell Company Celebrates 100th Anniversary
C. H. Powell Company ,
an import/export company located in Canton recently celebrated their 100th Anniversary at an event held at the Sheraton Needham. Boston Mayor Marty Walsh was on hand to help recognize the milestone.
Powell was founded in 1919 by Charles H. Powell and is long time member of the Chamber.
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Cornerstone at Canton Supports Canton Food Pantry
Cornerstone at Canton recently held a Casino Night which raised $1,300 for the Canton Food Pantry.
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The Arbors at Stoughton to Host Autism Awareness Event
The Arbors at Stoughton is hosting a Lemonade Stand Event on July 27th from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm for Autism Awareness.
They are seeking donations and raffle baskets and offering table top rentals and sponsorship to local businesses.
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From the President:
Chamber Supports Education Funding
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Earlier this month, the Neponset River Regional Chamber, the Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education (MBAE) and 30 other chambers of commerce and business groups delivered a letter to legislators calling for a final school funding reform bill that prioritizes funding for districts and schools serving large numbers of low-income and ELL students; requires enhanced data reporting and transparency around how funds are distributed and used to maximize results for those students; adds a new Chapter 70 enrollment category for Early College and Career Pathways as called for in the Governor’s bill; includes significant and supplemental funding for innovation grants and the implementation of best practices in our lowest performing schools; and, enacts Innovation Partnership Zone legislation.
Tom O'Rourke
President and CEO
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Guest Article: Do Chambers of Commerce Matter in the 21st Century?
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Here's an article we read recently by Daniel Coats, a graduate student at Cal State Fullerton Mihaylo College, regarding his research into the relevance of Chambers of Commerce in the 21st Century.
Decades ago, joining the local chamber of commerce was one of the premier ways of building a business’ reputation, network, funds and contacts. In today’s wired world, Yelp, Kickstarter and LinkedIn fulfill many of these needs. However, local communities need the support and representation that chambers provide more than ever.
Google almost any city or town and among the top results is the local chamber of commerce. Established to promote the business interests of the communities they serve, chambers attract visitors, encourage investment, seek to create a pro-business regulatory environment, and support mutually beneficial outcomes for the diverse employers and workforce of an area.
With the rise of the internet, many observers sang the swan song of the chamber institution. But for many business leaders, chambers remain an integral way of building face-to-face and virtual contacts needed to keep their operations running.
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125th Anniversary Fun Fact!
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Did you know that the Chamber was once recognized with the National Award for Excellence for Chamber's with a population under 200,000? In what year were we "National Champs"?
Answer below...
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REN Group Openings
Looking for a new way to network? Consider joining a Referral Exchange Network (REN)
REN 1 is currently looking for a CPA and and Insurance Rep (specifically Property & Casualty)
REN 3: 2nd and 4th Thursday of month, 8:00 a.m.
REN 7W: 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 7:45 a.m.
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SAVE THE DATE:
Regional Business Expo
and Home Show
Wednesday, October 30 at Gillette Stadium
Registration Info coming soon
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Paid Family and Medical Leave Information
Final Regulations and Bond Form Instructions
Final Regulations
A copy of the regulations filed with the Secretary of State's office is available on the DFML website. A link is provided below. These are not official and are provided as a convenience for stakeholders. The regulations will be final and effective and published in the Massachusetts Register on or before July 1.
Bond Form and Instructions
If you are seeking an exemption from making Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) contributions as a self-insured employer, you must complete an exemption application and furnish a bond running to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in an amount based upon your Massachusetts workforce size. You may apply for an exemption electronically using your MassTaxConnect account.
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Golf Outing at Blue Hill Country Club
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Join the Neponset River Regional Chamber at the beautiful Blue Hill Country Club on Monday, July 29th for our Annual Golf Tournament.
Come experience their championship course with its tree-lined fairways and lush rolling terrain. A great day of golfing begins at 12:00 PM with a shotgun start and a boxed lunch. The tournament will be followed by a delicious dinner and awards presentation.
Monday, July 29, 2019
12:00 PM Shotgun Start
Blue Hill Country Club
23 Pecunit Street, Canton
Sponsors:
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Chamber Member Photos from June
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Clockwise from top left: (1) Southern Airways Express celebrated their inaugural flight from Norwood Airport to Nantucket with an open house at the airport. (2,3) Chamber members enjoyed appetizers, drinks and networking at Del Frisco's Grille in Westwood. (4) Chamber and community members attending the premier showing of "Aging With Dignity" at Whitney Place in Sharon. (50 Sarah Osborn cuts the ribbon to celebrate the opening of Staples Studio, a co-working space located in the Norwood Staples store. (6) Conrad's Restaurant in Norwood hosted our most recent Noon Networking.
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125th Anniversary Sponsorship Available!
The Neponset River Regional Chamber is preparing for its 125th Anniversary Celebration on Thursday, September 19th at the Paul Revere Historic Site in Canton.
An evening of fun, food, drinks and a little history is planned.
A number of sponsorship opportunities for this, once in a generation event, are being offered. There are three levels available: $3,000, $1,500 and $125 so no matter what your budget, you can still participate.
Help us make this historic evening a memorable one, with your support!
Current Sponsors Include:
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Member Benefit of the Month
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In 1995 the Chamber was honored to be singled out as the National Award for Excellence winner at a conference in Palm Springs, CA.
Below, Chamber President, David Mahn (4th from the left) and Membership Director, Tom O'Rourke (far right) accept the award.
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BE SURE TO UPDATE OUR EMAIL ADDRESSES
Tom O'Rourke - tom@nrrchamber.com
Denise Flynne - denise@nrrchamber.com
Stephanie Coyne - Stephanie@nrrchamber.com
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