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(all meetings held via Zoom video)

May 18
SCORE Workshop
@ 10:00AM

May 20
Ambassadors
@ 9:00 AM

SCORE Workshop
@ 10:00 AM

SBA Webinar
@ 1:00 PM

May 21
Town Hall Webinar
@ 1:00 PM

May 22
SCORE Workshop
@ 10:00 AM

May 26
Chamber Talks
Committee
@ 9:00 AM

May 27
Elder Care Alliance
@ 3:00 PM

May 29
Communications Committee
@ 9:00 AM
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Webinar: Reopening Guidance and Loan Updates
Join us Wednesday for an overview of the Governor's reopening plan for Massachusetts. The Reopening Task Force will release its report on May 18 and we will unpack what it reveals.
 
Additionally, new guidance regarding forgiveness guidelines for the SBA's PPP loans is expected and we will lean more about that.
 
Featured Speakers:
  • Margaret Laforest, Mass. Office of Business Development
  • Susan Lourie, Small Business Administration
  • Rod Clark, SCORE
  • Nancy Lowd, Massachusetts Small Business Development Center
  • Steve Costello, Bank of Canton
 
There will also be an opportunity for your questions as well.
 
Wednesday, May 20
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Zoom Video Conference
The meeting link will be sent to registrants Wednesday morning 
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Town Hall Webinar with Quincy and Milton Chambers
Find out the latest information on Employment law related to COVID-19 along with business relief programs available through the SBA.

Host: Michael Feenan, Chairman, Quincy Chamber of Commerce President & Wealth Advisor, Feenan Financial Group
Co-host: Neponset River Chamber of Commerce

Special Guest Panelists:
  • Norman Eng, Public Affairs Specialist, Small Business Administration
  • Nan O’Neill, Partner, Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane
 
Moderator: Margaret Laforest, Regional Director, Massachusetts Office of Business Development, Commonwealth of MA

Thursday, May 21, 2020
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Zoom Video Conference
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The Chamber is planning an all new event for September (and we are keeping our fingers crossed that we will be having events by September).

Loosely modeled after the popular “TED Talks” videos, we plan to bring together 7 experts from 7 different fields of business to share their expertise in just 7 minutes each.

The original plan was to focus the talks on “the future of (fill in the blank) – technology, medicine, art, education, etc. However, given our current situation regarding the coronavirus, we thought this would be an opportunity to learn how certain industries have changed the way they do business.

So, if you think you (or someone you know) have a particularly interesting story to share about your industry and its “new normal”, we may want to hear it. Please submit a brief description of your idea and why you think it would be a compelling part of our program. Send it Tom O’Rourke at tom@nrrchamber.com.
“Getting Back to Business” Online Workshop Series
Re-opening – Operational Considerations

Monday, May 18
10:00 am to 11:15 am
As you emerge from the current pandemic, your “world of work” will have to make some fundamental shifts – shifts that address many challenges that require thoughtfulness and planning. – In this workshop you will learn:
  • How to develop a plan and procedures for resuming your operations
  • How to communicate with employees when returning to work
  • Coordinate with partners and stakeholders when you are ready to resume operations
  • Identify and implement additional facility maintenance to safely re-open
Financial Considerations

Your business’ survival depends on sound cash management.
Wednesday, May 20
10:00 am to 11:15 am
One of the most important consideration, is asking yourself “How am I really doing financially?” To fully understand how you can operate in the future, you will need to address:
  • Cash flow forecasting – plan for three different income models – Optimistic, Likely, Low 
  • Review and analyze all expenses and contracts for any potential savings
  • Create detailed monthly financial reports for 12-18 months with backup assumptions.
  • Changing your business model? – How will that impact your financial position?
Leveraging Social Media

Friday, May 22
10:00 am to 11:30 am
How should your social media strategy change? How can social media be a solution for the challenges posed by the crisis? The good news is that we are more digitally connected than ever before. If you are looking to leverage social media in this area, here is what you will learn:
  • Using Google My Business and Google Posting
  • Basics of marketing communications
  • Branding concepts you can implement to improve your website and social media messaging
COVID-19 Business Impact Survey
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), in cooperation with our statewide association of chambers of commerce, has developed a survey to gauge the economic impact of COVID-19 on local businesses throughout the state.
 
The goal is to best understand the regional outlook for small businesses in order to share the results with lawmakers and other key decision-makers.  
 
The survey is confidential and all questions are optional. It is likely to take 10 minutes to complete.
 
Thank you in advance for your input. 
Please Help: Survey of MA Businesses on Education
Would you give me 5 minutes to help improve the role our schools play in filling the workforce pipeline? 
 
The Neponset River Regional Chamber has been a long-time partner with the Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education (MBAE). For the last 30 years, MBAE has been a powerful voice for business on education policy on Beacon Hill. Throughout that time, MBAE has worked to ensure that all Massachusetts’ students gain the skills needed to pursue their future career and educational ambitions and to contribute to our high-skill economy.
 
Recognizing that these are very busy and challenging times, I am writing to ask that you spend 5 minutes responding to a survey: 

I know your insights will benefit MBAE, and I value this opportunity for our members to inform the work of this important partner. 
Interested in Networking?
REN Groups are Meeting Virtually
Through the Chamber's Referral Exchange Network (REN) you can develop and solidify personal business relationships in a structured networking environment.

Several Chamber members are organizing a new group. If you would like to learn more about it, contact Denise Flynne at 781-769-1126 or denise@nrrchamber.com. Or check out our video here.

Only one profession allowed per group. The sole purpose of REN is to increase sales and grow business through the passing of qualified business referrals.

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