Board of Directors
Chair of the Board
*Robert Ferrini
McGowanPRO
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
Peter Ellis
ServPro of Norwood and West Roxbury
Erin Hooker-Thomas, Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane
*Michael Kennedy
Norwood Bank
Paul Kouri
Keller Williams
Jon Levy
American Holt Corporation
Michelle Llorett
Fairfield Inn & Suites
Ashley Mansfield
Dedham High School
*Tim McCabe
The League School
*Julie Molloy
Compass Real Estate
Sal Perla
Norwood Hospital
Shonda Sumpter
Brigham and Women's Health Care Center
Nicole Zea
Certainteed
*Member of the Executive Committee
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Regional Restaurant Week a Big Hit
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Thanks to all who ventured to dine at our local restaurants last month. The first-ever “Regional Restaurant Week” ran from June 7 through June 11 in the towns of Canton, Dedham, Norwood and Westwood. The initiative was made possible in part by a grant received from the Massachusetts Office of Business Development (MOBD) 2021 Regional Pilot program, geared toward helping small businesses recover from COVID.
22 restaurants participated and offered prix-fixe meals to entice diners back to the restaurants. There was lots of action on social media throughout the week to promote the event. We had 5,000 interactions on Facebook (an increase of 2,900%) and 150,000 impressions (an increase of 1,150%). Our website traffic increased 225% leading into Restaurant Week with nearly 90% of the page views going to the Restaurant Week page.
We have many people and groups to thank for making Restaurant Week happen. Our municipal partners in Canton, Dedham, Norwood and Westwood along with the Dedham Square Circle and the Friends of Norwood Center. Graphic design work by Amanda Deiratani, Deiratani Designs, web page development by Kerry Aglugub, KMA Web Design and social media promotion by Diana Bagas, LAUNCH Social Media.
Tom O'Rourke
President and CEO
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Cheff'n & Eetin won the social media promotion prize of $1,000 during Regional Restaurant Week.
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Chamber members ditched their masks and ventured out to our Business After Hours/Open House at the new Chamber world headquarters at the Norwood Space Center recently. It was so nice to meet in person after so long and get re-acquainted.
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The Massachusetts Association of Realtors held a Ribbon Cutting and Open House at their new location at 18 Washington Street (Route 1S) in Foxboro recently. Senator Paul Feeney was on hand to present a Senate Citation and House Citation on behalf of Representative Jay Barrows. Also joining the festivities, was Pat Patriot.
Below, The Wireless Zone/Verizon celebrated their grand re-opening this week at their location at 1415 Providence Highway (Route 1N) in Norwood.
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Join us on August 16th for our annual Golf Outing! There are a number of sponsorship opportunities available to showcase your business. Get a foursome together and join us for day on the course, followed by a luncheon banquet and awards ceremony.
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Chamber Members in the News
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Small Business Pitch Contest
HarborOne's Pitch Contest offers $10,000 to an existing or start-up small business looking to launch a product or service or expand an existing product or service.
Business must be for-profit and applicants do not have to be a customer of HarborOne Bank to participate.
Application Opens - July 1, 2021
Deadline to Apply – August 31, 2021
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Compass-affiliated Mayer Realty Group is excited to announce its relocation to its new home at 785 Washington Street in Canton, the former Kramer Jewelers landmark for over thirty-five years, to better serve their real estate clients throughout Canton and neighboring towns.
Kramer Jewelers was owned and operated by Melissa Mayer’s parents for over thirty-five years. Mayer is not only proud to bring the first Compass office to the Greater Canton region, but equally as proud to take over the location that served the local community with retail jewelry and watch repair for all Canton residents since 1985.
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Bar Fresco at IL Massimo is now open! This brilliant new outdoor Italian wine garden at Legacy Place is located just mere steps from from IL Massimo’s entrance and outdoor patio and is situated in a beautiful and spacious open air oasis.
Bar Fresco’s vibrant outdoor setting invites guests to kick back and enjoy an afternoon or evening filled with great food and drink, whether it be with friends after a fun shopping excursion or winding down the week with your loved ones.
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Check Out Our Moving Day Video
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As you know, the Chamber moved its offices last month. Thanks to Darryn Carroll and HarborView Video, we captured the move on a short video. Check it out. Use the password: toohot
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Thank You! The following members have renewed their membership with the NRR Chamber
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We understand the difficulties that many of our members are dealing with at this time. We know that many may not be able to renew their memberships until the situation improves.
We are grateful to those who are in a position to support the Chamber, including the following who have recently renewed:
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Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP
Donahue Real Estate Co.
ebusinessmantra
Furlong's Candies
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High Rock IT Management & Consulting
Law Office of Adam P. Whitney
The Allied Group
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From the U.S. Chamber: Hiring Bonuses Show Real Potential to Bring Back America’s Workers
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New polling data from the Chamber, released this week, reveals hiring bonuses are an effective instrument to encourage more unemployed Americans to return to work.
Big picture: “America’s great economic resurgence is being held back by an unprecedented workforce shortage—and it’s getting worse,” said Chamber Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer Neil Bradley. “We are seeing an increasing number of businesses turning down work and only partially reopening because they can’t find enough workers.”
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How to Reduce Stormwater Runoff
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Stormwater runoff is the #1 cause of water pollution in the Neponset River Watershed. Do your part to help protect our water resources.
Click here to learn these simple steps to reduce stormwater runoff and help keep waterways clean in our community
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Get your message out to more than 1,500 email addresses for just $25. Contact Tom O'Rourke at tom@nrrchamber.com
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Member Benefit of the Month
401(k) for Small Business
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As you know, the Chamber has implemented a 401(k) program to bring Chamber businesses and their employees a full suite of retirement plan solutions that save time and money. Businesses of all sizes are eligible.
To learn more about the program you can watch our brief introductory video below from Brian Williams of Northshire Consulting or click here.
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