What will the Neponset Valley be like when businesses open back up? That’s a big question – but there’s an even bigger one: What do we want it to be like?

The Chamber along with our Neponset Valley communities are working with the Neponset Valley Transportation Management Association and Metropolitan Area Planning Council to figure out how to make transportation in our area better than before COVID, especially at sites along Routes 1 and 1A.

Tell us what you think! This survey will take about five minutes, and it’s anonymous. We’ll use your answers to plan for improvements.

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:

Seven out of ten small businesses (71%) are “very dependent on one or two key people” for their organization’s success. Yet only 22% have key person life insurance in place, according to research conducted by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. What exactly is the other 50% missing? And might your business be facing this same gap? Here’s a closer look:

What is key employee insurance?

Also known as “key man insurance,” “key executive insurance,” or “corporate owned life insurance” (COLI), this coverage is essentially a life insurance policy. It is owned by the key employee’s business, and the business is its beneficiary.

Last month, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced that Suzanne Clark will become the organization's next CEO effective Thursday, March 11, 2021, the date of the organization’s next Board of Directors meeting. As you may recall, current CEO Tom Donohue announced his retirement plans nearly two years ago, and the executive committee of the Board of Directors began a multiyear succession process.

Please join us in congratulating Suzanne as she takes on the reigns to lead the U.S. Chamber, strengthen the organization for the future, and carry forward its important mission on behalf of our members worldwide. We are also grateful to Tom Donohue for his strong and tireless leadership on behalf of the business community over his 24 years with the organization. He has been an iconic leader and we are fortunate that he will continue to serve the U.S. Chamber in an advisory capacity. To learn more about the U.S. Chamber's leadership announcement, please click here.

Looking for ways to gain positive exposure for your business? Look no further. The Chamber has put together a collection of sponsorship opportunities for all events in 2021.

What better way to show your commitment to supporting the local business community than by partnering with the Chamber as a sponsor. There are options to fit all budgets. Click below to learn more.

Get your message out to more than 1,500 email addresses for just $25. Contact Tom O'Rourke at tom@nrrchamber.com

Later this month you will be receiving your 2021 Membership Directory and member window decal.

We recognize that not everyone has a window on which to display their decal. You can download a virtual decal, which can be added to your website, email signature or any other digital display that you would like.

Simply go to the Virtual Member Decal page on our website and follow the simple instructions to download it today!

Remember, studies show that consumers are more likely to do business with those they know belong to their local Chamber of Commerce.