July 30, 2026

Mark your calendars! MA Tax-Free Weekend is August 8th-9th! Save 6.25% on eligible items under $2,500! The perfect way to support our local businesses and save!

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The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce its partnership with UniBank's UniPay! Now accepting payment online through UniPay for:


Virtual Multi-Industry Job Fair – August 14, 2026


We are also pleased to invite you to our Virtual Multi-Industry Job Fair on Friday, August 14, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This event is open to employers with multiple immediate job openings.


  • Registration Deadline: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
  • Participation: No limit on the number of employer participants
  • Event Format: Online via Premier Virtual


Our Virtual Job Fairs take place on Premier Virtual, a user-friendly platform that allows job seekers to visit employer booths, learn about your company, view job openings, and submit resumes. During the event, you can chat directly with candidates via instant messaging or video.


To register:

  1. Please visit the Premier Virtual registration page: https://pvapi.premiervirtual.com/s/xGovJx
  2. Create an account, upload your company logo, job postings, and set up your virtual booth.
  3. You may also add additional recruiters from your company by creating their profiles.


The entire process should take around 15 minutes. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email upon approval from our Business Engagement Solutions Team and MassHire Central Career Centers.


For more details, you can watch a helpful video on Premier Virtual here: What is Premier Virtual? - YouTube


We hope this new virtual offering supports your recruitment efforts and look forward to your participation in the January event. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need further assistance.


 The ISO 9001 standard is being revised. Join us for a two-hour information session to learn more about the upcoming changes and how to begin preparing for the transition.

 

During this two-hour information session, you will learn:

 

·     Key revisions to the updated ISO 9001 standard.

·     The intent behind the changes and how they may impact existing QMS processes.

·     Expected transition timeline and implementation considerations.

·     Practical guidance on the updates organizations should begin planning for.

·     Open Q&A and best practices for preparing for the revised standard.

 

Date: August 26, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Worcester, MA (Venue to be announced)

Community Harvest Project is looking for volunteer groups this summer to help grow fresh fruits and vegetables for local hunger relief.

 

It's a fun, hands-on way to give back together, and no farming experience is needed. If your company, church, club, scout troop, or other group is interested, check out the volunteer opportunities here: community-harvest.org/volunteer

 

Questions? Email volunteer@community-harvest.org.

 

Volunteer Details

📍 Grafton Farm (37 Wheeler Road, North Grafton)

🗓️ Monday–Saturday | 9:00 AM–Noon

🌱 All ages welcome (volunteers under 16½ must be accompanied by an adult)

No experience necessary—we'll teach you everything you need to know!


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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   

jhebert@blackstonevalley.org


Kristen Kearnan, Office Administrator & Membership Manager

Phone: 508.234.9090 ext. 100

kkearnan@blackstonevalley.org

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