March 26, 2026

The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce has been hard at work wrapping up this year’s 26th Annual Home & Community Expo, and we need your help in making 2027’s Expo our best yet!

 

We are hoping you’ll take the time to fill out this 4-minute post event Expo survey, which will help us make improvements where necessary.

 

Thank you for your time and consideration.

RIBBON CUTTING

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We're Featured In The Rambler!


A special thank you to, Rod Lee for coming to our 26th Annual Home & Community Expo on Saturday and featuring the event! Click the button below to read the whole article!

Volunteer Season is Here!

Grow Food. Build Community. Make an Impact.


We are excited to announce the opening of our 2026 volunteer season, and we look forward to welcoming you back to the fields!

 

Join us to grow, tend, and harvest fresh fruits and vegetables for neighbors experiencing hunger. Every volunteer visit helps bring healthy, locally grown produce to people in our community who may not otherwise have access to it.

 

Gather your family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, or community groups, and spend a morning outdoors getting your hands in the dirt while making a real impact.

 

Volunteers are welcome Monday through Saturday, May 5 through mid-October, from 9:00 AM to Noon (excluding holidays) at our Grafton farm. Volunteer scheduling at the Community Harvest Project apple orchard begins mid-summer — look for that announcement in June!

 

As an ALIVE-certified Service Enterprise, you can be confident your team will have a welcoming, well-organized volunteer experience.

Business Planning the EASY Way!

 

FREE Virtual Workshop

March 31, 2026

Noon - 1:30 p.m. ET


If you’re starting or growing a business, having the right business plan is indispensable. Your business plan:



·     Enables you to clarify your idea and test its feasibility

·     Provides a clear roadmap

·     Pinpoints the right decisions

·     Holds you accountable and measures your progress

·     Positions you to secure the funding essential to realizing your dream

 

This FREE webinar will teach you how to use the Business Model Canvas as a starting point for creating the comprehensive business plan that lenders require

 

With the template as a foundation, SCORE will show you how to break down your venture into the nine key components you must address to develop a business plan that empowers your business to thrive!


BIS Red Flags Unpacked:

Understanding the Expanded Guidance, Managing Risk and Maintaining Compliance

 

Thursday, April 23 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Webinar

Compliance Clinic

(For Compliance Alliance Members Only!)

 

Thursday, April 30 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET | Online

Climate Smart for Agriculture Program (CSAP)



Program Purpose

Provides reimbursement funding for capital improvements that increase farm sustainability, efficiency, and climate resilience through one streamlined application.

 

Maximum funding - 20% cash match

  • Early-stage farms: Up to $30,000 total
  • Established farms: Up to $150,000 total

 

Application deadline: May 7, 2026 - Project completion: June 30, 2027

 

Project Areas Include:

  • Food safety improvements
  • ♻  Compost systems
  • 💧Soil health & water management
  • 🌦 Climate-resilient infrastructure
  • ⚡Energy-efficiency upgrades
  • 🔋Renewable energy (shovel-ready projects)

 

Best fit for farms that:

  • Are planning larger infrastructure or equipment investments
  • Want to apply for more than one project area
  • Can complete projects within the contract timeline


MEMBER PRESS RELEASES





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


Liz O’Neil, Executive Director

Phone: 508.234.9090 ext. 102           

loneil@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