TREX are Networking Groups within the Chamber, used as a forum for your business to build stronger relationships and grow your business. Learn from other business people by sharing best practices and exchanging ideas. We welcome Chamber Members to attend and see what the group are about. (This is a membership benefit, no joining fee for TREX groups)
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To register for one or to check out a TREX group go to calendar
Join Us - Monday August 29th at Foxborough Country Club Register
Women's Link - Breakfast, Mingling and Mixing
Tuesday August 22nd 7:30am
Since 2011 The Women's Link has been bringing women together to Enrich, Educate and Inspire. As an inclusive group, everyone is welcome to attend to connect, support, and learn from each other's professional journeys.
Not a member yet but would like to join? From now until our Summer BBQ on July 28th, all new members will receive an enhanced listing on our website when you join!
some content in this issue: Pitch your Big Idea to win $10,000, Pitch Fork Challenge, Safety Training Grants, Women's Link, Human Resources Forum, Business BBQ, June New Members and Golf Tournament
Massachusetts collision repair shops and lawmakers are engaged in a battle over how much can be charged hourly for labor. There has only been a $10 increase to the hourly rate since 1988, even though the Consumer Price Index has increased 137.7% and insurance premiums have increased 254%. Click here to learn more about this ongoing issue.
If you are a small business owner looking to launch a new product or service, or expand an existing product or service, you are invited to participate in HarborOne’s 7th Annual Small Business Pitch Contest. Application is open July 15 - August 31.
This competition is part of the Radically Rural Conference that will be held in Keene, New Hampshire in September. Application Deadline July 25
Who’s Eligible?
The PitchFork Challenge is open to any resident and business that meets the following requirements:
Business must be located in a town with a population of 30,000 or less
Business must be for-profit and is currently earning revenue
May not have won the PitchFork Challenge Rural Small Business Track in previous years
May not have raised more than $250,000 in funding
May not have earned more than $250,000 in past year revenue
If you have questions, please call (603) 352-5063.
Workplace Safety Grant Program
The prevention of occupational injury and illness is in everyone’s best interest. "This program, entitled "Workplace Safety Training and Education Grant Program," is administered by the Department of Industrial Accidents, Office of Safety. The primary purpose of this Safety Grant is to fund programs that reduce the risk of injury and illness to workers and promote safe and healthy conditions in the workplace through training, education, and other preventative measures.
Each fiscal year, the DIA awards safety grants to qualifying Massachusetts employers. All grantees must be based in and operating within the Commonwealth and its employees must be covered by the Massachusetts Workers' Compensation Act - G.L. c. 152. Applicants must also be in compliance with all state and federal laws. The maximum grant award is $25,000.
Strong preference will be given to first time applicants, consortium applicants, employers and organizations who demonstrate a compelling program design that addresses an injury history, potential injury or provides a proactive approach to injury prevention.
Grants are awarded to employers that best satisfy the Safety Grant Program goals.
HR Council Meeting - Business Owners & HR Professionals
You are invited to next Tri-Town Chamber HR Council Meeting, some of the topics for discussion; if you have other topics you would like to discuss please add them when you regster
The Supreme Court’s abortion decision and its impact on employee benefits;
Head over to the Chamber House in Mansfield Crossing for the 8th Annual Tri-Town Chamber Summer Business BBQ celebrating all businesses in Mansfield, Foxboro and Norton.
Have a chat with the Chamber President, sip a soda with an Ambassador or banter with a Board Member. Get to know the people who represent your business in our community. All businesses are invited to attend, whether you are a Chamber Member or not..
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This is a Free Event however RSVP is Essential, so we can throw enough fixin's on the BBQ!
"Voluntary donations will be accepted at the door, if you so choose."
