February Business Connection | |
Members Recognized at Annual Meeting | |
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Nearly 150 Chamber members turned up for our Annual Meeting and Awards Breakfast at the Four Points by Sheraton recently. We welcomed Tim McCabe, League School for Autism as our new Board Chair and recognized Julie Molloy, Compass Realty for her 2 stint as chair. The Chamber also welcomed to the Board of Directors, Lisa Corrigan, South Shore Staffing and Andrea Cincotta, Gray, Gray & Gray. Treasurer, Jim Donellon, Gray, Gray & Gray was also recognized as his term ended.
Guest speaker Ed Augustus, Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities talked about the states response to the housing crises.
The following award winners were recognized:
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Small Business of the Year, Brookmeadow Country Club
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Large Business of the Year, Chestnut Hill Realty
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Business Person of the Year, David DePree, Norwood Space Center
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Paul Smith Award for Outstanding Volunteerism, Sheryl Leary, HESSCO
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Host a Business After Hours | |
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The Chamber has openings for Business After Hours hosts in 2024. What better way to showcase your business than by opening your doors to Chamber members.
Responsibilities include having space for at least 25 people, providing light snacks, water, beer and wine (although you can be more ambitious if you like).
You'll also have the opportunity to speak to the audience and provide tours if you like.
To get on the calendar, contact Tom O'Rourke at tom@nrrchamber.com.
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VUCC Celebrates with Ribbon Cutting | |
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Veterinary Urgent Care Center, one of the first urgent care hospitals for pets in the country, recently opened its newest location in Dedham, Mass., marking the sixth hospital for the growing company whose roots began in Massachusetts.
Staff from Veterinary Urgent Care Center were joined by members from the Neponset River Regional Chamber of Commerce and local political leaders from Dedham and surrounding communities to officially host a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, January 16.
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Thank You! The following members have renewed their membership with the NRR Chamber | |
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Best Buy
Blue Hills Regional Technical School
Comforcare Senior Services
ConnectPay
EMCO Engineering
European Cabinet Designs, Inc.
Goodman & Goodman
Herb Chambers Lexus of Sharon
J. Williams Insurance Agency, Inc.
Kesner, Godes & Morrissey, LLC
Lickteig Family Eyecare
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M. Donahue & Associates, Inc.
Marathon Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine
New Life Furniture Bank of MA
Not Your Average Joes'
OneLocal Bank
Red Ball Promotions
Schlossberg, LLC
The Walpole Mall
Truelove, Dee & Chase, LLP
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Municipal Leaders Breakfast | |
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Join us to learn what's going on in your community and within the region. Local Town Administrators will share updates on economic development activities in their respective communities followed by Q & A.
You'll enjoy a delicious breakfast in the state of the art facilities of the Massachusetts Association of Realtors.
Canton, Foxboro, Norwood, Sharon, Walpole and Westwood will be participating.
Tuesday, March 14
7:30 - 9:15 AM
Massachusetts Association of Realtors
18 Washington St (Route 1 North)
Foxborough, MA 02035
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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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We are thrilled to announce that Hebrew SeniorLife has once again been named a Boston Globe Top Place to Work! This is the fifth time we have received this prestigious recognition. This year, we finished #14 among the largest companies in Massachusetts, ten places higher than our previous ranking. | | |
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Rockland Trust was recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Massachusetts District Office as the number one 504 Third Party Lender in 2023.
The SBA 504 program provides businesses with fixed-rate financing to assist with the purchases of large assets including land, buildings, or long-term machinery and equipment. continue reading...
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Massasoit Community College will host its third-annual Evening of Champions on Saturday, March 23, 2024 in the College’s Student Center on the Brockton campus. This signature fundraiser benefits student scholarships and recognizes “Champions” of the College and our community. This year’s honoree is Bob Rivers, CEO and Chair of the Board of Eastern Bank.
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The Dedham Savings Community Foundation has made a $150,000 grant to the new Dedham Town Green project. This grant is the largest gift to the project to date, and pushed the fundraising committee close to its $500,000 goal.
In mid-September, the Town Green Fundraising Committee (TGFC) launched its campaign to raise $500,000 in private donations to help fund construction of public green space on the site of the former Dedham police station at 600 High Street in Dedham Square.
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The FY25 Round of the Community One Stop for Growth is Now Open! | |
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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.
The SECURE 2.0 Act offers credits for implementing a 401(k) plan or adding an auto-enrollment feature to a plan. SECURE 2.0 has various provisions, including increasing the RMD age for IRA and 401(k) accounts and altering the catch-up contribution limit for older workers with workplace plans.
To learn more about the program click here.
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