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LAST CALL TO REGISTER
FOR COFFEE & CHRIS!
Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to have one-on-one conversations with Chris Carlozzi from the Massachusetts NFIB regarding how small businesses can take action on the states UI debt crisis!
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47TH ANNUAL MEETING & AWARDS
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Congratulations To Our Milestone Awards!
- Millbury National Bank, 200 years
- Country Bank, 175 years
- UniBank, 155 years
- Whittier Farms, 80 years
- Southwick’s Zoo, 60 years
- Advocates, Inc., 50 years
- Venture Community Services, 50 years
- Riverdale Mills, 45 years
- Blackstone Valley Physical Therapy, 35 years
- Al's Rubbish and Container Service, Inc., 30 years
- AllCare Medical, 25 years
- AET, 20 years
- Cake Shop Café, 10 years
- Shawna Shea Foundation, 10 years
- Infinity Events Co., 5 years
- Miss Cookie Packaging, 5 years
Stay tuned for more sneak peeks, and award winners!
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26TH ANNUAL HOME & COMMUNITY EXPO
| | Early Bird Registration for our 26th Annual Home & Community Expo opens up on October 1, 2025! Don't miss out on the opportunity to save on your booth! | | Please be advised that Septembers Meeting has been changed to September 25th! See you then! | | | |
October 2, 2025 | 9:30am-10:30am
See you then!
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Northbridge Business Community Survey and Focus Group
The Town of Northbridge along with the Northbridge Planning Board, the Economic Development Committee (EDC), and the Master Plan Steering Committee are excited to announce that we are updating our Master Plan, a long-term roadmap that will guide local policies, priorities, and decision-making over the next 10 to 20 years. To support this important effort, we are partnering with the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission, to engage the community and gather meaningful input.
As a valued member of Northbridge’s business community, your insight is vital. We want to better understand your needs, challenges, and opportunities, and we invite you to participate in two key ways:
Business Community Survey:
Please take a few minutes to complete the survey by Friday, October 17th. Your feedback will directly inform the Master Plan and the future work of the EDC.
Business Community Focus Group:
We also invite you to join us for a Business Community Focus Group on:
Monday, October 27th at 6:30 PM
Northbridge Fire Department Conference Room, 1681 Providence Road
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Help Shape the Future of Small Business Support in Massachusetts
MassDevelopment, in partnership with the Coalition for an Equitable Economy and MassINC Polling Group, is conducting a statewide survey of small businesses to better understand current needs and improve programs and policies that support local businesses.
Who should take this survey?
Small businesses with 500 employees or fewer across Massachusetts.
Why participate?
Your input will help ensure that business assistance efforts are relevant, effective, and equitable. Responses are confidential and will only be analyzed in aggregate.
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Join the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism for Tourism U - a professional development series for the Massachusetts tourism industry! This series is open to all tourism, cultural, hospitality, and destination professionals.
Date & Time: October 15, 2025 10:00 a.m.
Duration: Approximately one hour
This session will explore:
- Understanding what AI is - and isn’t
- Utlizing AI for marketing in a holistic manner
- Using AI on the go
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New England’s biggest and best animal welfare festival returns Oct. 5 with American Idol winner David Cook, live music, and a cause worth wagging about
LANCASTER, MA—Pet Rock Fest, Inc. is thrilled to announce the 27th annual Pet Rock Festival, set for Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Lancaster Fairgrounds, sponsored by Tito’s Handmade Vodka, MA Homes and Castinetti Realty. Following a successful inaugural year at this spacious, animal-friendly venue (pond, shade, grass!), the festival is excited to return—and this year, the music is hitting a high note.
Headlining the live entertainment is David Cook, winner of Season 7 of “American Idol”, best known for his soulful rock voice, platinum-selling hits, and energetic performances. Since his 2008 win, Cook has sold over 2 million albums and 5 million tracks worldwide, performed on Broadway in Kinky Boots, and raised more than $1.5 million for brain cancer research in honor of his late brother. His appearance adds a national star power to Pet Rock Fest’s already vibrant tradition of music, community, and advocacy for animals. Also taking the stage are Eldon James and the One Eyed Cat, P.E. James, and The Wray-Ons, rounding out a music lineup that will keep the festival energy high all afternoon.
| | There are still a few spaces left if you'd like to attend Pet Rock Fest as a vendor, sponsor or nonprofit (no fee for nonprofits). But hurry up and email petrockfest@gmail.com today to snag a spot! | | |
Compliance Clinic
(For Compliance Alliance Members Only!)
Friday, October 24 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET | Online
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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
Liz O’Neil, Director or Programs, Events & Membership and Marketing Coordinator
Phone: 508.234.9090 ext. 102
Kristen Kearnan, Office Administrator & Membership Manager
Phone: 508.234.9090 ext. 100
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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
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