Blackstone Valley Chamber Newsletter |
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Did You Know?
We have a Business Networking Group called Valley Business Network? VBN
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CHAMBER NEWS & HAPPENINGS
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Open For Business, Mendon (ZOOM) |
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Please join us for a Business Info Session as part of
Mendon’s ongoing Economic Development Strategies & Opportunities Initiative. Meet local officials, municipal staff, state agencies in this virtual setting to discuss how Mendon & other partners may help support your business and encourage job growth and business expansion. Representatives from the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Massachusetts Office of Business Development, and others will be in attendance to review local, regional and state resources. We look forward to your participation.
April 21, 2021 @ 8:30am-9:30am on Zoom
Fees/Admission: Free
*Must RSVP by April 14th to receive ZOOM link
Presented in partnership with the Mendon Economic Development Council and the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce.
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Employment, Navigating the Issues in the "New Normal"
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Speakers Jeff Turgeon, the Executive Director of the MassHire Central Region Workforce Board, Kevin Kuros, the Central MA Regional Director for the MA Office of Business Development, Jibrael Younis, the Business Services Manager for the MassHire Central Career Center, and Sandra Foley, will discuss the state of unemployment in Massachusetts and transitioning to the new normal after COVID.
-Finding jobs through virtual job fairs
-Resources for virtual placement
-Industry specific employment related concerns (ex: hospitality, entertainment, gig workers, etc.)
-Opportunities for workforce training
April 22, 2021 @ 9:00am-10:00am
Fees/Admissions: $10 Members & $15 Non-Members
Presentation will take place via zoom. Registrants will receive a link one day prior to event.
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32nd Annual Golf Tournament |
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What this Tournament Means
This is a major fundraiser for the BV Chamber, Blackstone Valley Education Foundation and the Blackstone Valley Education Hub. We are excited to be able to fund the important programs the students in the Blackstone Valley need, and now especially to provide training for those students who were unable to gain access to the vocational training they so desire.
The important mission of this tournament is to enrich education and strengthen leadership among students, teachers, businesses and communities in the Blackstone Valley. By your contribution, you will play a pivotal role in providing the funds necessary for these programs.
Please join us this year as a sponsor.
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A Refresh Sesh is a 30-45 minute virtual program for our Members designed to bring you up to speed on the latest BVCC benefits, so you can make the most of your membership.
2021 Refresh Sesh Schedule:
May 12, 2021 @noon
June 9, 2021 @noon
July 14, 2021 @noon
September 8, 2021 @noon
October 13, 2021 @noon
If you are unable to attend one of these dates, one-on-one virtual sessions can be arranged as well. Contact Liz O'Neil loneil@blackstonevalley.org to arrange.
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Please join us for one of our virtual New Member Onboarding sessions. The presentation is tailored for new members, so you can learn all about the BVCC, and how to make the most of your membership.
Each ZOOM is about an hour in length, and runs from 9:30AM-10:30AM.
2021 Schedule:
April 20, 2021
May 18, 2021
June 22, 2021
July 20, 2021
August 24, 2021
September 14, 2021
October 19, 2021
November 23, 2021
December 14, 2021
Can't join us for a session? No problem! We're happy to coordinate a one-on-one session. Please email Liz O'Neil to coordinate: loneil@blackstonevalley.org
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Virtual Business After Hours |
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The event is FREE for all chamber members
April 15, 2021 @ 4:00-5:00pm
Registration will include your name is a raffle-prizes include Worcester Woo Sox tickets and more!
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Free of Charge for Veterans and Their loved ones
All social distancing guidelines will be followed. No public restroom will be available. Face Masks must be worn
All equipment is provided, but you must pre-register for a time slot by calling All Out Adventures at
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DA Early's Central Mass Opioid Task Force
Thursday April 15, 2021 from 1:00pm-3:00pm
Speakers:
Sam Quinones
Award-Winning Author and Journalist
Joseph D. Early, Jr.
Worcester County District Attorney
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Check out some of our Featured Courses in Ed2Go: Computer Skills in the Workplace, Diversity Training for Employees and Managers, Fundamentals of Supervision and Management and more! https://www.ed2go.com/blackstone/
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Please take moment and check out our most recent new members. Support them if you are able by purchasing gift cards, ordering take-out, or scheduling an appointment for a later date. We thank you all! Welcome New BVCC Members! |
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Contact info:
Office Phone: (508) 234-9090
Jeannie Hebert, President & CEO
cell #: (508) 981 5782
Liz O’Neil, Programs and Events Coordinator
Julia Juskavitch, Marketing Coordinator
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BV Chamber Hours
Tuesday - Thursday 9:00–4:00
Remote on Mondays & Fridays
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