Welcome New Members!

Julie Gross, Realtor

Town Administrators from Canton, Foxborough, Norwood, Sharon and Walpole joined Chamber members to share insights into economic development activities in their communities. Topics also included MBTA housing zoning requirements, healthcare, workforce challenges and public health safety issues resulting from the extended closure of Norwood Hospital.

Thanks to the Massachusetts Association of Realtors for hosting the meeting.

T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined is an executive-level training series intended to give ambitious small business leaders a challenging opportunity to accelerate their growth through targeted training led by motivating leaders in small business development. T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined revolutionizes the rich history of executive-level training for small businesses poised for growth.

The Office of Entrepreneurial Development is committed to transforming our learning ecosystem to be timelier, more relevant, and to meet small businesses where they are right now. We embody this approach with T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined.

TWO COHORTS now recruiting in Worcester and Boston

• Classes run from mid-June to mid-December

• Application Deadline: April 22nd, 2024

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Join the U.S. Commercial Service - America's Export Experts - for a series of virtual tradecraft & industry-focused seminars during Export Week 2024 May 6-10 as well as throughout the month.

Sign up for one or more of these sessions. Specially designed for exporters of all experience levels.

In 20+ sessions, we'll cover these areas and more:

• Industry-specific Exporting Guidance

• Sales & Marketing

• Export Finance

• Export Documentation

Aqua-Tots

BCPi, Inc.

Boston Business Coaching/Therapy Solutions Center

Business Development Strategies

Comfort Inn Randolph

DCD Automotive Holdings

Donahue Real Estate Co.

Eventful Magic

John T. Michaels, DDS

KMA Web Design, LLC

Ms. Fix It, LLC

Needham Bank

NewBridge on the Charles

Norfolk County Register of Deeds, William P. O'Donnell

Ryan Seamless Gutter Systems

Sinclaire Home Services

The Learning Experience Dedham Vanderveer Motors, Inc.

Y D Autobody, Inc.

As the Commonwealth continues to address the workforce needs of employers, the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is updating several of their Construction-related programs that produce graduates with the skills and credentials employers want and need. 

DESE is eager to gather input from employers in specific areas of Construction on the essential skills and credentials of value for employers. There are two easy ways for employers to add their voice and experience to the process: taking a survey or attending a virtual conversation with others in their industry.

For those who wish to take a survey, here are the links for specific Career and Technical Education (Chapter 74) programs that train students in these facets of construction:

• Mason and Tile Setting: 

https://singuser26f6af57.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5apUqcMdtIxODwW

• Cabinetmaking: 

https://singuser26f6af57.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_42vCP42Mmzerw2O

• Sheet Metalworking: 

https://singuser26f6af57.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_02qadxlQxRbWESy

• Painting and Design Technologies: 

https://singuser26f6af57.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8wUpHheEFqc3F8q

The surveys are anonymous and are key to ensuring future talent has the skills needed for future workforce success. Thank you for your time.

If you’d prefer to participate in a virtual conversation about the talent you need, please send an email to Tracey.Bryan@p2c.org with the program area(s) you’d like to inform.

We are eager to hear from you! Thank you so much for your time and your voice in building the future of the Commonwealth’s construction talent!

Exciting news!!! The Neponset Valley Sunrise Rotary is putting on a Comedy Show at the Elks Lodge in West Roxbury on April 5th! Join us for a night of laughs to help support the work the Neponset Valley Sunrise Rotary does. Bring all of the snacks and food you wish and there will be a bar at the venue. Grab your friends and family and let's make this a night to remember! We look forward to seeing you there.

PS: When using Venmo for ticket purchases, make sure to put your email address in the "what is this for" line.

Since its inception in 2012, MassHire BizWorks has enhanced and aligned the resources and services available to businesses throughout Massachusetts. Offered by MassHire Department of Career Services' Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, this initiative partners with agencies in workforce development, economic development and education to help businesses grow and thrive.

The BizWorks' model offers assistance to employers for every stage of the business cycle. Services are available for business growth, expansion, maintenance, and downsizing.

Looking to recruit top talent?

The Chamber has a free job bank page on its website. Backed by the power of Zip Recruiter, your jobs will be seen throughout the region.

Any member can go to our homepage and click the button "Find/Post Jobs" and you will be taken to a page where you can add your job listings.