Blackstone Valley Chamber
of Commerce Newsletter
May 18, 2023
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UP & COMING CHAMBER EVENTS
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Interested In Sponsoring One Of Our 2023 Events? |
When you sponsor a BVCC Event you are increasing your marketing and exposure to the Blackstone Valley's businesses, local residents, and potential customers! Take your marketing to the next level with unique sponsorship opportunities with the Chamber!
Please click the button below, or contact us at 508.234.9090 for more information.
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Exclusive BVCC Member To Member Benefits |
Being a member of the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce, has so many benefits! One of those benefits is sharing offers, promotions, and discounts with your fellow members!
Please click the button below to view all the BVCC Member To Member offers.
(may take up to 2 weeks lead time to be featured)
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Be Our Guest On "About The Valley" Hosted By Harry Berkowitz! |
Tune into "About the Valley", hosted by Harry Berkowitz!
New members are encouraged to sign up for a space. Past sponsors, it may have been included in a sponsorship level package.
Interested in being a guest?
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JOIN A BVCC NETWORKING GROUP!
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Join Us On A Committee!
Want to get more involved in the WSN? Volunteer on one of our three committees: programs, community support and marketing. Our volunteers help the WSN implement the goals and objectives of the network. Our Programs Committee, co-chaired by Alise Breton and Carol Dauphinais, plans and organizes events, meetings and seminars for the network. Our Community Support Committee, chaired by Heather Elster, focuses on the needs of our community by building awareness and providing resources and charitable aid. Our Marketing Committee, chaired by Ashley Daviau, and Pat Hurton, assists in promoting the network and various functions.
For more information about these committees or to connect with some of our volunteers, please email Pat Hurton at pjhurton@yahoo.com.
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"With more connections there is always more opportunity!" |
What is the VBN?
The Valley Business Network
(VBN) uses the power of the BVCC to help businesses connect at fun and interactive “Networking at Night” events. These free monthly events provide opportunities for the businesses of Blackstone Valley to be “top of mind," cultivate new relationships, and connect with like-minded people to share best practices.
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Food, Beverage And Hospitality Network
This group meets the first Thursday of the month from 8:30am-9:30am, Virtual (Hiatus in July and August). There is no fee to join!
Discuss current topics affecting the food & beverage economic forecast in the Valley. Get critical information out quickly (ex: changes in rules, regs etc.)
For more information please contact:
Liz O'Neil at 508-234-9090 ext 102, or email Liz at,
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Douglas Orchard & Farm
36 Locust St, Douglas, MA 01516
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NOW! Renting the Farm and event space at Douglas Orchard & Farm! For more information, please contact,
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This year marks the 37th Annual Valley Friendship Tour, Open Sky Community Services' signature fundraising event. Open Sky provides services to more than 5,000 individuals in Central Mass working to overcome the challenges of mental illness, developmental disabilities, brain injury, homelessness or other complex challenges. By coming together with other participants, you'll be helping to ensure the youth, young adults, adults and families Open Sky serves will have the support they need to build fulfilling lives.
This year's Valley Friendship Tour is scheduled for Saturday, June 3. The Tour offers those who register the choice of participating in a 30 mile bike ride, 5K run/walk or 1 mile stroll. Just to make sure you'll have nothing to think about but enjoying a day in the beautiful and historic Blackstone Valley, we'll have water stops, sweep vehicles and emergency services.
The fun continues at the Finish Line, where you'll enjoy lunch, live music and the chance to win terrific raffle prizes. Not to mention the satisfaction of knowing you have made a REAL difference!
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What will you grow this year?
Your options are (almost) endless! Herbs, vegetables, legumes, flowers, berries!
Our online store is open today just for you - one day before we open to the general public! Take your pick of all the fresh nutritious and beautiful starts we have to offer and make yourself a garden to be proud of!
All Plantapalooza orders receive two free tomato plants while supplies last. Once you complete your order, you will be assigned a pickup time for May 19 or May 20. You can select a new time or day by editing the information at checkout.
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MFEP FY2024/2025 Services Request for Responses (RFR) Posted |
MDAR, through its Agricultural Energy Grant Program, invites proposals from a contractor to administer, implement and provide all services relative to the Massachusetts Farm Energy Program (MFEP).The Department’s contract for the MFEP currently expires June 30, 2023, and the Department is seeking services that will extend the program through June 30, 2025. |
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Did you know? Community Harvest Project has 270 rows of vegetables! Each row receives the best of care to help it grow a bountiful harvest for donations to hunger relief.
You can help make good food grow this year!
Our farm team is planting rows right now and one of them could be yours for 2023! Adopt a Row today and provide fresh produce to those experiencing food insecurity in Massachusetts.
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Are you a tree hugger? We are too! Did you know CHP has 3569 trees to hug? We may not hug them on the daily but you can Adopt a Tree today and show how much you love them and in doing so, support CHP's mission to engage volunteers to grow fresh fruits and vegetables for hunger relief.
Choose the level of support that suits you
· $1,000: Orchard Sustainer
· $500: Four Trees
· $250: Two Trees
· $125: One Tree
· $50: Five Saplings
When you Adopt a Tree in 2023 your donation helps irrigate, fertilize, and generally care for one of our beautiful fruit trees in CHP's orchard in Harvard, Massachusetts.
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Bike, Hike, and Paddle with the Corridor This Spring
Adventure awaits in the Blackstone Valley, and Blackstone Heritage Corridor's volunteers invite you to join them on guided bike rides, hikes, and paddle trips this spring.
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MDAR: Application Period Now Open for Food Trust, Ventures - APR Listening Sessions Start
MDAR seeks proposals that will advance the Massachusetts Food Trust Program to establish a financing infrastructure that increases access to healthy, affordable food options, with a preference for fresh, locally-sourced, Massachusetts grown, caught, or harvested healthy food, and to improve economic opportunities for nutritionally underserved communities in urban, rural and suburban localities.
- Application deadline is 12:00 pm on June 12, 2023.
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For questions regarding the RFR, applicants can email Rose.Arruda@mass.gov.
- Applicants are responsible to refer to the COMMBUYS link for any changes or updates to the RFR.
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The Samuel Slater Experience tells Slater’s Oxford, Dudley and Webster story. We bring Samuel Slater and this rich industrial history of the area back to life. |
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Samuel Slater Experience, Programs & Special Events!
31 Ray Street
Webster, MA 01570
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Samuel Slater's Restaurant & Special Events
200 Gore Rd.
Webster, MA 01570
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Why You Should Join The BVCC! |
When you become a Chamber member, a whole world of benefits and opportunities is opened up to you. Become part of a group of hardworking, collaborative local business people who want to make the Blackstone Valley thrive.
Our #1 priority is to help you!
Serving Northbridge, Grafton, Sutton, Millbury, Uxbridge, Douglas, Millville, Mendon, Hopedale, Upton & Blackstone.
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BVCC Hours
Monday: Remote
Tuesday - Thursday: 9:00am-4:00pm
Friday: Remote
Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED
Office Phone: 508.234.9090
Jeannie Hebert, President & CEO
Phone: 508.234.9090 ext. 106
Cell: 508.981.5782
Liz O’Neil, Director or Programs, Events & Membership and Marketing Coordinator
Phone: 508.234.9090 ext. 102
Kristen Kearnan, Office Administrator & Membership Manager
Phone: 508.234.9090 ext. 100
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Our Mission
To preserve and enhance the economic vitality of the Blackstone Valley by addressing the needs and concerns of businesses and providing leadership, support and resources in connection with issues which impact commerce and the quality of life in the Valley.
Serving Our Community
The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce is a donation site for the Peace of Bread Food Pantry. Please drop off your non-perishable food items in our lobby during office hours for the people of the Blackstone Valley.
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Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce
670 Linwood Avenue, Building A, Suite #5, Whitinsville, MA 01588
508.234.9090 | www.BlackstoneValley.org
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