December Business Connection | |
Give Us Your Google Business Review | |
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Chamber Members,
Thank you for being a valued partner to the Neponset River Regional Chamber. Please take a moment to leave us a positive review on our Google Business page. Having lots of 5 star Google reviews helps us get noticed in search results so that visitors find us and ultimately, you!
Our organization has grown by recommendation and referral for many years, thanks to members and partners like you.
You will need to be logged into a gmail account to leave your review.
Thank you!
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Thank You! The following members have renewed their membership with the NRR Chamber | |
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Dedham High School
Home Instead
IntraSystems
Kenneth Berman Photography
Mayflower Council BSA
McGowanPRO
Minuteman Press of Canton
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Mortgage Equity - Nancy Levine
Precision Sensing Devices
Seven Point Financial
The Alternative Board
University of Massachusetts Boston
VJ Properties
Wluka Real Estate
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2024 Sponsor Info Available | |
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Elevate your business to new heights by forging a partnership with the Neponset River Regional Chamber through our exclusive sponsorship opportunities.
By investing in a sponsorship with us, you're not just supporting the Chamber; you're unlocking unparalleled opportunities to boost your company's visibility and credibility.
No matter the size of your business or budget, we can create a sponsorship plan that works for you. Your support ensures the Chamber's financial strength, empowering us to carry out our mission effectively on behalf of local businesses. Partner with us and let's embark on a journey of mutual success, where your brand thrives, and the community benefits. Explore our sponsorship opportunities today!
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Every holiday season, HESSCO offers special meals to older adults who cannot prepare meals for themselves and will be alone during the holidays. Each holiday meal costs about $10 to prepare and HESSCO must raise all the funds for those meals since they are outside of the normal Meals on Wheels food delivery program.
HESSCO will be delivering more than 600 holiday meals this year. You can give online by going to https://hessco.org/donate/. Click on the black Donate button which will take you to a secure donation portal. There is a field that reads “My donation is for” with a drop down menu that includes the “Holiday Meals Sponsor” option.
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UMass Boston has embarked on a transformative Campus Master Plan—a key pillar supporting their strategic vision.
The Master Plan is more than just blueprints; it's a testament to our dedication to student and community enrichment. Rooted in the unique energy of our harbor location, we're cultivating a space that embodies care for all—a true Beacon haven.
View the Plan
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Big News from Furlong's Facebook page.
WE'RE OPEN!! Come on in and see the new store at 23 Cottage St, Norwood (previously Babel's Paint & Wallpaper). Only candy is open right now, ice cream is still in process and will be open soon.
Since it's been a whirlwind to get ready to open, things may not be perfect. Please have patience with us. More and more candy will be going out as as we get closer to Christmas. We do have Hanukkah gifts our as well as Advent Calendars.
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PFML Posters and Notices Available | |
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All Massachusetts employers (including employers with private or self-insured benefits plans) are required to distribute certain information to their covered individuals under the Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) law. Employers must distribute notices and display a workplace poster that explains PFML.
We have updated the notices and posters so that they reflect the 2024 maximum benefit amount and contribution rates. Click here to download what you need.
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Age and Dementia Friendly
Neponset Valley Regional Meeting
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Members and interested parties are welcome to join us for an Age and Dementia Friendly meeting with area community representatives.
Neponset Valley and HESSCO Communities: Canton, Dedham, Foxborough, Medfield, Millis, Milton, Norfolk, Norwood, Plainville, Randolph, Sharon, Stoughton, Walpole, Westwood, Wrentham
AGENDA:
- Sharing of local, community efforts
- Discussion of a regional action plan using Berkshires and Cape Ann plans as models
- Take-aways from AARP Age and Dementia Friendly Conference
- Next steps as a region
December 5, 2023
9:30 am—11:30 am
Massachusetts Association of Realtors
18 Washington Street (Route One North)
Foxborough, MA 02035
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Hiring Skilled Workers Remains Top Challenge, Shows MA Business Leader Survey | |
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Reporting that hiring and finding workers with the right skills continues to be a top challenge, an overwhelming majority (95%) of Massachusetts business leaders supports Governor Maura Healey’s efforts to improve our education system to ensure more students are better prepared for college and/or careers, according to a new MBAE survey. Only a quarter (25%) believe that the state’s workforce currently has the qualifications needed to succeed in their respective industries.
The survey underscores a vital need to forge stronger connections between our students and the good-paying careers available now in our growing health, life sciences, clean tech, and other sectors. The survey finds that business leaders think our schools could do more to prepare students for careers. (Read more here.)
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Volunteers Needed for WinterLights | |
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The Trustees would like to invite members of the Chamber to join them this winter for their annual WinterLights event at the Bradley Estate in Canton. WinterLights is a family-friendly, evening time holiday light extravaganza taking place this year Wednesdays – Sundays, November 24th, 2023 - Jan 7th, 2024. The event includes something for everyone – music, hot chocolate, beautiful light displays, and a festive gift shop!
You are welcome to join their team to make this event a magical one for our community! They are in need of volunteers to help support this amazing community event. Volunteers can come as individuals, or in small groups of up to 5, and must be over 18.
You can learn more about the event and have volunteers sign up here: Volunteer
Contact: Olivia Gado, Volunteer Services Associate, The Trustees ogado@thetrustees.org
| Medfield Community Visioning Session | |
Medfield Economic Development Vision: Community Visioning Session
Monday, December 4, at 6:00-7:30 pm
Public Safety Building, 112 North Street, Medfield, MA 02052
What types of businesses or amenities would you like to see in Medfield’s Industrial-Extensive (IE) district? How can the IE district evolve to support heightened economic activity?
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), in partnership with the Town of Medfield, is hosting a community visioning session to support the development of an economic development vision for the IE district. The event will include a presentation of initial project findings and discussion of community members’ priorities for the area. Please register via the link below to join us and share your vision for the IE district!
Registration: https://mapc.ma/IEVision
For questions, meeting needs, or more information, contact Abigail Bliss at abliss@mapc.org or 617-933-0722.
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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 click here.
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