Members, create your profile on the new Chamber website: www.cmschamber.org. Login to the "members only" Info Hub to create your Account (click the Member Login button at the top of the home page to get started). Once you have joined, you will be able access vital resources, advertise your upcoming events, post any Hot Deals you may be offering, register for Chamber events, post Member 2 Member discounts, pay invoices, even create Job Postings to recruit new employees! If your events are tourism related, they will automatically be shared on the NEW tourism website as well: www.sturbridgetownships.com.

Thank you for checking them out and adding your content! If you run into technical issues or questions, don't hesitate to drop us an email or call 508-347-2761.

To register, you may download and print the brochure.

Cookout Lunch on the Course

Scramble format: All players hit from the best lie.

Registration: 

8:00am: Registration 9:00am: Shotgun Start 2:30pm: Dinner Reception 

$100 Tee Box Sponsor: Includes a sign with your business name and logo at the tee box or green.

$750 Corporate Sponsor: Includes 1 Foursome, Tee Box Sponsor, 4 additional meal tickets for guests, featured in all promotional materials at event.

See the brochure for details or call Mike Checkosky for more info.

Make all checks payable to: CMS Chamber of Commerce

Southbridge, MA 01550 

Questions? Call Mike Checkosky at 508-764-0012 or email

     [email protected]

About Our Host

Heritage Country Club is an 18-hole championship golf course located in the rolling hills of Charlton, MA. Considered one of the finest public golf courses in Central Massachusetts, the course is a par 71, measuring 6,710 yards, offering players of all abilities a spectacular golf experience.

Heritage offers private club conditions and amenities at affordable rates.

The Chamber and over 150 of our Members and friends enjoyed our summer outing, A Traditional New England Clambake, at The Publick House Historic Inn on the evening of August 4. Of course, it was the hottest day of the season! The venue was beautiful, decked out in its summer finest, the feast was delicious, and we enjoyed live music and your wonderful company... who could ask for more? Thank you to HYDE TOOLS for sponsoring the clambake, our wonderful friends at The Publick House, the band Joyco, and all of our guests!

Photos (l-r) Cocktail hour at the Red Barn, Clambake buffet under the Garden Tent, Brian Kearsley of Joyco accepts his cache of $1000 worth of lottery scratch tickets as the winner of the Chamber’s Annual “Your Chance to be a Millionaire” raffle!

Our Promotions Committee is hard at work planning the schedule of Chamber happenings including FUN at FIVE networking events and the Chamber's GOLF CLASSIC. We are actively seeking businesses that would be interested in sponsoring these events.

Our event sponsors are given positive exposure and enthusiastic crowds that are eager to share the good word about your business with their friends, neighbors and business contacts!

If your company would be interested in being a sponsor for these upcoming events, or would like more information about sponsorship, please contact Alix at 508-347-2761 or email [email protected].

EAST BROOKFIELD, MA (August 8, 2022) – Second Chance Animal Services hosted a record-breaking 123 golfers at their 10th Annual Charity Golf Tournament last month at Cold Spring Country Club in Belchertown. Golfers were in great spirits, despite the rain, and one lucky golfer made a hole in one to win $4,000 towards a pool or spa from Teddy Bear Pools & Spas of Chicopee. The fundraising event raised over $29,000 which will benefit programs assisting the underserved at Second Chance’s veterinary hospitals.

PHOTO: Golfers at the 10th Annual Second Chance Golf Tournament lined up for a group photo on the putting green at Cold Springs Country Club before the shotgun start.

Second Chance Animal Services is a nonprofit animal welfare organization founded in 1999.  Second Chance began as an animal shelter and grew to help more pets in need.  Today Second Chance operates Community Veterinary Hospitals in North Brookfield, Southbridge, Springfield, and Worcester providing access to the highest-quality veterinary care for all.  Subsidized rates are provided to underserved communities to ensure access to care for all pets in need. Second Chance helps over 40,000 pets a year through full-service veterinary care, spay/neuter services, adoption services, community & educational outreach programs, training, and a pet food pantry. For more information, visit Second Chance’s website at www.secondchanceanimals.org.

Follow Second Chance on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/secondchanceanimals

Follow Second Chance on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/secondchanceas

WORCESTER Mass. – Cornerstone Bank, a community bank with 10 locations throughout central Massachusetts, is proud to announce the 16 recipients of their scholarship awards program for local high school graduates. Each chosen graduate is awarded $2,500 to assist with college expenses.

“Cornerstone Bank is proud to help students in our community reach their educational goals,” said Cornerstone Bank CEO Todd Tallman. “We want to foster the growth and development of the next generation of business and finance professionals, and congratulate these 16 exceptional students on their achievements, wishing them continued success.”

Cornerstone Bank was formed in 2017, born of a long history of supporting the community, and providing a strong foundation to help people and businesses thrive. Serving Worcester County, Massachusetts, Cornerstone Bank’s local presence and community-based banking model enables a unique ability to deliver outstanding service, with a personal touch. Cornerstone provides the highest level of service and expertise for individuals, businesses, and community organizations with branch locations throughout Central Massachusetts. Cornerstone works to connect customers with opportunities, through a broad range of deposit and loan products, and services. Built on Trust is not just a tagline, but also one of our guiding corporate values. Whether a business or personal partnership, Cornerstone stands on the foundation that relationships are built on trust. To learn about Cornerstone Bank’s personal and business banking offerings, please visit cornerstonebank.com or call 800-939-9103.

Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester is building a safe and affordable single-family home for a local family on a 1.3-acre wooded lot located at 226 Cedar Street in Sturbridge. The home will have 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and full basement. The house will be a two-story colonial-style with 1560 square feet of living space. The location provides access to the amenities of this historic town, including a strong school system, vibrant business community, parks, and easy access to interstate 84 and the Mass Pike. A local family will benefit from the strength and stability that comes from affordable homeownership.

We need your help! Here are some ways you can get involved:

✓ 7 x 2'-8" / 6'-8" interior doors (2x4 split-jambs, 2-1/2" casing, LH/RH TBD)

✓ 2 x toilets (12" rough-in dimension)

✓ Kitchen cabinets

✓ Kitchen counters

✓ Stainless kitchen sink

✓ Kitchen faucet (brushed nickel or chrome)

✓ 4 x surface mounted fixtures with fans for ceilings lights in bedrooms

✓ 4 x surface mounted fixtures for hallway ceiling lights

✓ Full size electric washer/dryer Energy Star rated

✓ Dishwasher, full size & Energy Star rated

✓ Microwave (Wall mounted, with exhaust fans, Energy Star)

✓ Driveway & parking pad paving (75')

✓ Topsoil, 225 yards

✓ Shrubs, foundation planting – 12 shrubs

Please contact [email protected] for more information or questions about donations to 226 Cedar Street.

Our mission is to build homes, communities and hope for local families and veterans in the Greater Worcester and MetroWest areas of Massachusetts. We serve 42 cities and towns in the region. Under the motto of “a hand up, not a handout,” we build houses with families rather than for them. Partner families must contribute 300 to 400 hours of sweat equity building their homes and learning skills to become successful homeowners. They also pay back an affordable mortgage, based on their income.

For further details, contact Deborah Huegel, Vice President of Philanthropy, at 508-799-9259, Ext. 118 or [email protected]. Or visit our website at www.habitatmwgw.org For specific information and photos of the home, please visit www.habitatmwgw.org/current-and-previous builds

PHOTO: Front of the Cedar Street house

Congratulations to the nominees! Here is a list of our Members you can vote for in the T&G's Best of Central Mass contest. See the rules and register to vote by clicking the graphic. Note: You may find some of these businesses in multiple categories.

Votes can be placed between August 9th and August 23rd.

Dance the night away for a very important cause! Suicide has hit so many families and sadly the suicide rate is the highest in teens and young adults. According to UCLA Health Connect, nearly 20% of high school students report serious thoughts of suicide with 9% of them attempting to take their lives. It is the second-leading cause of death among people ages 15-24.

For donations, click on the link! https://support.samaritanshope.org/fundraiser/4007460

To see event details on Facebook, click the flyer.

Those who want to dance, contact Julie Fitzgerald by email or call: 774-441-0232

COST: $20 for spectators and dancers, get your sponsors! Tickets can be purchased at the door with cash.

Duck Season is Officially Open and The Harrington Hospital Auxiliary 

30th Annual Lucky Duck & Family Fun Day is just around the corner!

<- Please click the DUCK to learn more about this popular event, Lucky Ducks!

Read the latest digital issue of Vocero Hispano on the News Posts Feed on the Chamber website. ISSUE 1689 - AUGUST 5 - Digital Version - Free For Members - Read Online

Reach the Hispanic Market directly with the #1 Statewide Hispanic Newspaper in Massachusetts. Email [email protected] to get started.

You'll also find webinars, online workshops and courses from Worcester Chamber, SCORE and MSBDC. Most are FREE! Got something going on? Please add your happenings, online or in-person, indoors or out, to our calendar or email Jack the pertinent info and we will share in the next CROSSROADS!

Join the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce's members and community for a networking night out with old and new friends. We will be enjoying free appetizers and a cash bar. X Golf Worcester is a completely new experience that lets golfers play on the world’s top courses, compete in a wide variety of game formats, and of course—enjoy some of the best golf they’ve ever played, in a high-energy indoor entertainment facility. FREE for Worcester Chamber Members, $20 for Non-Members. Must be 21+ to attend. MORE INFO AND REGISTRATION AT THIS LINK

SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, is dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals. Since 1964, SCORE has provided education and mentorship to more than 11 million entrepreneurs. Check out these upcoming FREE live webinars.

Marketing yourself and your business to others is important, and you want to leave a good impression! When you speak effectively you’re seen as a more credible business owner and an expert in your field. In this three part series, Susan Bloomstone teaches how to effectively communicate to help you grow as a business owner. Please attend all three sessions in order to fully benefit from this interactive workshop. LEARN MORE & REGISTER

View Previously Recorded SCORE Webinars Here.

Aug 18   Basics of Starting Your Business

Aug 23   How Can Small Businesses Win the War on Talent?

Aug 24   NAICS, PSC, FSC and Forecasts

Visit the online calendar for more info and to register for these sessions and more.

Sturbridge, August 2022– There are plenty of fun, free events planned at the Joshua Hyde Public Library for the month of August. As always, our events and links can be found on the library website at www.sturbridgelibrary.org. For more information, updates, links, and events, you can also call the Library directly at 508-347-2512, and/or follow the Library on Facebook and Instagram at @sturbridgelibrary.

August 1-31: KINDERGARTEN SCAVENGER HUNT. Library open hours. Children entering kindergarten are invited to participate in a brief Children’s Room scavenger hunt. Upon completion, each student will receive a special prize from the Friends of the Joshua Hyde Public Library. Free.

Tuesday, August 16: ORIGAMI STORIGAMI with Motoko @ 11:00 AM. Parents’ Choice Award winner Motoko regales families (ages 5 and up) with delightful folktales from her native Japan, combined with hands-on origami activities. Motoko’s step-by-step instructions make the ancient Japanese art fun and accessible. Children will learn focus, imagination, and precision while creating pieces of art. This program is funded by a grant from the Sturbridge Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. Registration required. Free.

Thursday, August 18: LEGO CLUB @ 6:30 PM. Join us for building fun. Suitable for ages 5+ with caregiver. Registration required.

Tuesday, August 23: SING & SWING with Deb Hudgins @ 11:00 AM. With a Back to School theme, Deb’s popular music and movement program will have the children ready for the year ahead! Infant through 6 years with caregiver. Sponsored by the Friends of JHPL. Registration required. Free.

Wednesday, August 24 @ 11:00 AM: STORY TIME and Book Signing with Bestselling Children’s Author. Author and publisher Crystal Boateng will read from her bestselling books including her debut picture book “Afia the Ashanti Princess: A Visit to the Motherland.” Ms. Boateng was born and raised in Ghana. She moved to Massachusetts at a young age with her family. Copies of Ms. Boateng’s books will be available to purchase at the event.  

Thursday, August 25 @ 3:00 PM: BACK TO SCHOOL BINGO! Students Pre-K through Grade 3 are welcome to join us for picture BINGO! Fun prizes including school supplies! Pre-register, please. Sponsored by the Friends of JHPL. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free.

Thursday, August 25 – GENEALOGY: DECODING YOUR DNA RESULTS FROM 6:30 – 8:00 PM. Receiving your first DNA test results is exciting. And confusing! This presentation addresses some things you should understand and a few decisions you should make before delving too far into those Ethnicity Estimates and DNA Matches, we all crave upon receipt of test results. This workshop was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Friday, August 26 @ 10:45 AM: BACK TO SCHOOL STORY TIME! Stories, songs, craft. Children of all ages welcome; must be accompanied by an adult. Register in advance. Sponsored by the Friends of JHPL. Free.

(doors open at 9:00am for networking)

We would like you to join a regional community “Manufacturing Summit” where employers, education and training providers, workforce programs, municipalities and community organizations will meet to discuss and develop solutions to the most pressing issue manufacturers are facing today- the labor shortage.

The labor shortage for Manufacturers in Massachusetts was existing prior to the Covid-19 Pandemic and has been amplified by the conditions of the current economy. This problem is quite complex and there is no simple solution. It’s going to take coordination from all parties to successfully grow the Manufacturing workforce pipeline within this region and we want your input to help drive positive change!

Registration is required to attend

- Due to Covid safety procedures, space is limited to 2 people per organization.

- Registrations available on a first come / first served basis.

VIEW THE PDF FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email:

Sean Marshall, MassHire MS/W [email protected]

MassHire Programs & Services are funded in full by US Department of Labor (USDOL) Employment and Training Administration grants.

The Jacob Edwards Library and the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC) are excited to invite the Greater Southbridge community to another Imagine 2050 on the GO Visioning Session.

Imagine 2050: A Vision for Central Massachusetts is a region-wide comprehensive planning initiative that will establish long-range strategies for the 40- community region. Working with residents, business owners, governments, and institutional partners, CMRPC will facilitate development of the community-driven plan. The project aims to identify the resources, problems, possibilities, and needs of the region; these findings will inform a plan to improve the welfare and prosperity of those who live, work, and visit Central Massachusetts.

Imagine on the GO Visioning Sessions include a brief presentation on Imagine 2050 and a time to discuss how participants Imagine for the future of Central Massachusetts through the lenses of economy, environment, and equity. All feedback received during Visioning Sessions will be considered for the Vision Statement and Objectives of the Regional Plan.

This is Central Massachusetts’ plan, and we invite you to continue joining the conversation. Check out our website to stay in touch, learn more, & sign up for a (virtual or in person) visioning session with your group to keep the discussion going! https://www.cmrpcregionalservices.org/imagine2050

CMRPC is the designated planning entity for Central Massachusetts. Founded by the Legislature in 1963, CMRPC provides a variety of planning services to our constituencies and bring a regional perspective to planning and development. One of 13 Regional Planning Agencies in Massachusetts, CMRPC serves the City of Worcester and 39 surrounding communities in the southern two-thirds of Worcester County. CMRPC’s programs include Regional Collaboration and Community Planning, Transportation, Homeland Security, GIS, and other services.

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets!

Escape the Pike welcomes you to accept their Table Top Games Challenge at the Sturbridge Concerts!

Check out the Table Top Challenge on Facebook here! 

Aug 18- Island Castaways (Trop Rock), Sponsored by Savers Bank

Sign up for the Sturbridge Rotary Club's Charity Golf Classic at Cohasse Country Club in Southbridge. 

We play Monday, August 22 with a rain date of August 29. 

Hope to see you on the course!

Download and print the detailed brochure here or by clicking the graphic.

Join Chef Rico on the patio for our third multi-course dinner highlighting the cuisine of Mexico.

Our neighbor to the south has a rich culinary tradition that stretches back in time to the period of the ancient Mayans. This historic lineage has been combined with European influences to produce a phenomenal fusion of ingredients yielding unparalleled flavor.

In northern Mexico, beef dishes reign supreme due to a rich history of cattle ranching. In the southern peninsula state of Yucatan, seafood is a way of life. In vibrant and fast-paced Mexico City, diners enjoy al pastor tacos on busy streets.

This special event will be hosted on the beautiful patio at The Barn at Wight Farm. The price is $65 per person.

The menu will include: seafood ceviche, carne asada tacos, Baja surf & turf, awesome sides and salads, and churros for dessert.

Seating is limited so call The Barn at 774-241-8450 and make your reservations now!

Calling all Families! Join us for a unique camping experience in the countryside of Old Sturbridge Village! On Saturday, August 27th, families are invited to pitch their tents in the Village and enjoy an evening of tours and activities throughout the museum. The evening will be topped off with stories by a roaring bonfire. Scouts are welcome too! Participants will enjoy a barbecue dinner and hot breakfast in the morning. Two-day admission to the Village is included.

Date: August 27, 2022

Time: Check-in and evening activity registration begin at 5:00 pm on Saturday; dinner begins at 5:30 pm.

The program concludes at 9:30 am on August 28th.

Ages: Ages 5+; One adult required for every five children; one-to-one ratio for children under the age of 6

Cost: $75 for youth, $55 for adults

Registration deadline: August 19, 2022 REGISTER HERE.

The Great Family End of Summer Camp Out will take place rain or shine. In the event of significant rain, the program will be canceled. You can see our cancellation policy here.

Check out the program’s itinerary here. This itinerary is subject to change. A full list of evening programs and activities will be posted in early August. Last year’s evening programming included tin punching, lantern tours, group games, letter boxing, and more.

Questions? Please call (508) 347-0276 or email [email protected]. You can find more information about the Great Scout Camp Out in the program’s FAQs here.

KIDS FREE SUMMER AT OLD STURBRIDGE VILLAGE: LEARN MORE HERE!

Grab your lawn chair and join us for a day filled with live music on the picturesque property of THE WORLD FAMOUS AUCTION ACRES, site of the Brimfield Winery.

With special guests: Christine Ohlman - Barry Goudreau - The Uptown Horns - Cliff Goodwin - Shorty Billups

$40 per person (pre ticket sale) $45 onsite - Tickets on sale now! Kids 12 and under free*

*A portion of proceeds from the concert will benefit the Trooper Thomas Clardy Memorial Scholarship Fund-which in turn, supports scholarships for college bound seniors.

*PLEASE NOTE: No food or beverage (water o.k.) allowed. Bringing outside alcoholic beverages onsite is a violation of our liquor license (our livelihood). Anyone in violation will be escorted out immediately.

Get your tickets at this link: brimfieldwinery.com/event/pioneer-valleys-brimfield-blues-fest

What’s better than supporting LOCAL?!! We had so much fun last year with everyone and loved all the support from all the local farms, businesses, wineries and breweries! Most importantly the outstanding support YOU the customers have for all of us that were a part of this great event.

Stay tuned for this year's Poster so you can see who will be joining our Local's Market and who will be pouring some delicious drinks. Also, we will be adding a Food Truck to the Farmers Market. We are so happy to have the popular local band 'Your Mother' back to rock our stage during this great event. If you haven’t had the chance to catch one of their shows, now is your chance. Our Snack Bar will be open and Minuteman Kettle Corn will be here with their famous kettle corn and lemonades! Bring the family and make some more memories with us and support your local farmers and businesses.

Check it out and check in on Facebook here.

It’s August and that means it’s time for the 13th Annual Car and Motorcycle Show, “Cruisin’ Into Healthcare,” sponsored by the nonprofit UMass Memorial Health Harrington Hospital Auxiliary.

The event takes place on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at Bogey’s Ice Cream Stand/Thompson Speedway in Thompson, Connecticut. Registration is only $10 and begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at noon. The first 100 cars will receive dash plaques.

There is no admission fee for spectators, so come and bring the family for a day of fun.

Trophies will be awarded for First, Second and Third Place. Registrants also vote for the People’s Choice Award. One award will be given for the motorcycle deemed “Best in Show." The award ceremony takes place at 2:00 pm.

In addition to the Classic Car and Motorcycle Show, DJ Bruce Marshall from Valley Classic Hits, 97.7 FM will spin your favorite tunes and Harrington on Wheels will offer health education and provide health screenings. The Auxiliary is also sponsoring a raffle; take a chance to win one of several spectacular prizes.

The event is sponsored by CR Premier Properties, Long Subaru, and McGee Automotive Family.

For more information, please contact the Hospital’s Volunteer Office at 508-765-9771 x6427 or email [email protected]

The Annual Running Out of Summer 5K, held in partnership with Rapscallion Brewery and Brimfield Winery & Cidery, benefits Second Chance Animal Services serving Worcester County with locations in East Brookfield, North Brookfield, and Worcester.

Join us for a scenic and fast course, followed by food, drinks, and fun at the Brimfield Winery & Cidery in beautiful Brimfield, MA!

This event is expected to sell out so don't delay - secure your spot today!

Check it out on facebook for more details and the link for tickets.

Click here to apply.

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