Board of Directors
Chair of the Board
*Julie Molloy
Compass Real Estate
Vice Chair
*Tim McCabe
The League School
Past Chair
*Robert Ferrini
McGowanPRO
Treasurer
*James Donellon
Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP
General Counsel
*Thomas Flaherty
Bacon Flaherty, LLC
President/CEO
*Thomas O'Rourke
Neponset River Regional Chamber
Kenneth Berman
Kenneth Berman Photography
Anthony Brown
Dedham Savings
Mary Chetwynd
Rockland Trust
Todd J. Chipman, MST, CPA
John T. Chipman & Co., CPAs
Monica Doyle
Legacy Place
Erin Hooker-Thomas, Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane
*Michael Kennedy
Norwood Bank
Jon Levy
American Holt Corporation
Michelle Lloret
Fairfield Inn & Suites
Sal Perla
Norwood Hospital
Jill Rossetti
Blue Hills Regional Technical High School
David Scarcella
Bank of Canton
Shonda Sumpter
Brigham and Women's Health Care Center
Tricia White
Norwood Space Center
Nicole Zea
CertainTeed
*Member of the Executive Committee
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It's Small Business Week!
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Yesterday, Governor Charlie Baker declared May to be Small Business Month.
A Proclamation
WHEREAS, small businesses are the backbone and life blood of local economies in communities throughout the Commonwealth, and serve as job creators and place-makers in our downtowns,
WHEREAS, shopping locally allows Massachusetts residents to invest in their own neighborhoods and grow the vibrancy of their communities, making the Commonwealth a great place to live, work, and play,
WHEREAS, small businesses demonstrated resilience, flexibility, and courage in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic impacts, and were a driving force in the economic recovery of this Commonwealth,
WHEREAS, small businesses employ 1.5 million individuals, constituting nearly half of Massachusetts employees (45.7%),
WHEREAS, small businesses reach communities that have not always benefited from the Commonwealth’s overall robust economic vitality, and serve an important role in access to economic opportunity,
WHEREAS, small businesses and small business support organizations like Chambers of Commerce; small business associations; and Main Street and other nonprofit service organizations are key collaborators in advancing our agenda for equitable economic growth,
WHEREAS, the contributions of our small business sector should be recognized and celebrated by our Commonwealth,
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Charles D. Baker, Governor of Massachusetts, do hereby proclaim May 2022, to be,
SMALL BUSINESS MONTH
And urge all the citizens of the Commonwealth to take cognizance of this event and participate fittingly in its observance.
Given at the Executive Chamber, this first day of May, in the year two thousand and twenty-two, and of the Independence of the United States of America, two hundred and forty-fifth.
God Save the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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Golf Tournament Sponsorships Available |
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The Chamber's Annual Golf Outing will take place on Monday, August 8th at Brookmeadow Country Club in Canton.
There are a number of sponsorship opportunities available to help you promote your business in the months leading up to the event. For more information, click below.
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Massasoit President Ray DiPasquale is excited to share that the college has been named as a recipient in the latest round of Higher Education Capital Grants for the Commonwealth’s public colleges and universities. Massasoit will receive $30 million in state funding for the Science, Nursing & Allied Health “Transformation through Renovation” project. The announcement was made Wednesday at a press conference at Salem State University, where Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito shared the investment news with college presidents, the state’s higher education leadership, and members of the legislature. |
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Mark your calendar for Ronald McDonald House Charities of New England 30th Annual Fenway Night! Join us on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 and cheer on the Boston Red Sox as they take on the Cincinnati Reds. You’ll enjoy a delicious Ballpark BBQ dinner in the spectacular Vineyard Vines Club with live auctions and of course, a ballgame.
Please plan to bring your family, friends and employees to celebrate the inspiring families of RMHC New England. Your participation will allow us to continue to provide compassionate support to families facing a medical crisis. Help families stay together, and close to the care they need, when they have a sick child.
Ways You Can Help:
- Purchase a Pavilion ticket
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Purchase a Pavilion & Dinner Tickets Still Available
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Do you have access to a luxury box or suite tickets for June 1st Red Sox Game? Donate your tickets! Contact Ellen Simmons at Esimmons@RMHCNE.org
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Thank You! The following members have renewed their membership with the NRR Chamber |
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Attorney Thomas Flaherty
Blue Hills Regional Technical High School
C & S Insurance
Deiratani Designs
EMCO Engineering
Hilton Garden Inn Boston - Canton
Home Helpers and Direct Link
Homes of Distinction Realty
Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston/Canton
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John T. Michaels, DDS
Local Town Pages
Minuteman Press of Canton
New American Funding
RE/MAX Way
Sharon & Crescent Credit Union
Staples Dedham
Staples Norwood
TD Bank
Town of Norwood Municipal Light Dept.
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National Small Business Week: May 1-7 |
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During this year’s National Small Business Week: Building a Better America Through Entrepreneurship, May 1-7, the U.S. Small Business Administration will spotlight the resilience of America’s entrepreneurs, who are doing their part to power our nation’s historic economic comeback. And, the SBA, along with valued small business partners, will share important information about the many programs and services available to help businesses start and grow, continue to power our economic growth, strengthen our supply chains, and deliver the products and services Americans depend on every day.
The National Small Business Week Virtual Summit will also include access to critical federal resources, opportunities for new business strategies, opportunities to meet other business owners and chat with industry experts. This 4-day, action-packed event will include honoring small businesses around the country, educational sessions, online business resources, and exciting speakers. Highlights of the summit will include virtual booths to develop one-on-one connections with public and private sector partners to create opportunities for collaboration and information-sharing in real-time.
Register for this free online summit to learn new business strategies, meet other business owners and chat with industry experts.
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U. S. Chamber Dream Big Awards |
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On Monday, the U.S. Chamber’s Dream Big Awards program officially opened for 2022 application submissions. The annual awards celebrate the success of small businesses and highlight their contributions to America’s economic growth.
This year they will be collecting applications from small business owners through July 8, 2022. They will be recognizing businesses in 8 different award categories: Community Support & Leadership, Emerging Business, Green/Sustainable Business, LGBTQ-Owned Business, Minority-Owned Business, Veteran-Owned Business, Woman-Owned Business, and Young Entrepreneur. All completed applicants will be considered for the Small Business of the Year Award, a $25,000 cash prize!
More information on the awards and the link to submit an application can be accessed by clicking here. |
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MassDOT Covid Freight Survey |
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MassDOT is conducting a study to evaluate the multimodal freight network in light of observed and anticipated impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
To gain a better understanding of current challenges and opportunities for the state’s freight network as a result of the pandemic, MassDOT has partnered with Jacobs and City Point Partners to conduct surveys with key stakeholders from the public and private sectors.
These stakeholder surveys will complement the study team’s initial data collection and analysis work that assesses pandemic-related impacts to infrastructure, operations, policies, and the workforce.
Click the button below to start the survey. Thank you for your participation!
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Member Benefit of the Month
401(k) for Small Business
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As you know, the Chamber has implemented a 401(k) program to bring Chamber businesses and their employees a full suite of retirement plan solutions that save time and money. Businesses of all sizes are eligible.
To learn more about the program you can watch our brief introductory video below from Brian Williams of Northshire Consulting or click here. |
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