March Business Connection |
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Board of Directors
Chair of the Board
*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
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 Llorett
Fairfield Inn & Suites
*Tim McCabe
The League School
*Julie Molloy
Compass Real Estate
Sal Perla
Norwood Hospital
David Scarcella
Bank of Canton
Shonda Sumpter
Brigham and Women's Health Care Center
Nicole Zea
Certainteed
*Member of the Executive Committee
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US Chamber to Host Special Briefing on the Russia-Ukraine Crisis Tomorrow |
Russia’s large-scale invasion of Ukraine has created a global crisis. The current situation is not only a humanitarian crisis, but also one that will have impacts on the U.S. economy and the global business community. Interested Chamber members are invited to join the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for a special briefing on the Russia-Ukraine crisis tomorrow, Friday, March 4 at 2:00 pm ET.
Speakers include:
- John Murphy, Senior Vice President, International Affairs
- Chris Roberti, Senior Vice President, Cyber Intelligence and Security
- Marty Durbin, President, Global Energy Institute
- Marc DeCourcey, Senior Vice President, Corporate Citizenship Center, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Topics covered will include:
- An overview of the current situation in Ukraine and measures being taken by the United States and our allies.
- An overview of Russian cyber capability, current activity and how businesses should prepare for potential disruption.
- An overview of the impact to our energy resources and domestic energy policy.
- An overview of the humanitarian crisis and what businesses can do to assist.
The NRRC is pleased to be able to share with our members resources such as these that keep you informed of issues that can impact your business.
Additionally, our partnership with the U.S. Chamber has enabled us to provide you access to a number of valuable resources throughout the pandemic.
Through our federation of chambers of commerce nationwide, your voice is amplified as we effectively advocated for COVID relief programs such as PPP, the Restaurant Revitalization Fund and more recently the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill.
Tom O'Rourke, President and CEO
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Elder Care Alliance Podcast |
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The Elder Care Alliance is developing a series of podcasts to educate people on “What to Expect as You Age”. Each episode will explore a specific topic designated by the Alliance with local speakers who have expertise in the subject. We will cover a wide variety of topics and explore how aging impacts us all.
Episode 1 - Cognitive Care featuring Alicia Seaver EPOCH Senior Living’s Vice President of Memory Care Operations and Heather Andrews, a Research Associate at Hebrew Senior Life’s Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research and Medical Assistant at the Deanna and Sidney Wolk Center for Memory Health at HSL
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Celebrate Restaurant Week with us!
From April 24th - 28th, restaurants in Canton, Dedham, Norwood, Walpole, and Westwood will be putting together their best prix-fixe offers for you to enjoy.
Restaurants in those four communities are invited to sign up now by clicking the link below.
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$75 million in New Grants for Small Businesses |
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has made $75,000,000 available to support small businesses negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. These funds will be administered through two different grant programs, the New Applicant Grant Program and the Inclusive Grant Program.
Applications are open through April 4, 2022.
Both programs will award grants ranging from $10,000 - $75,000.
Eligible use of grant funds include:
• Employee payroll and benefits costs
• Interest on other debt obligations incurred after March 3, 2021
• Cost to pivot company due to COVID-19 pandemic
• Business mortgage or rent and utilities
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This program is for businesses that focus on reaching markets predominantly made up of socially and economically disadvantaged and historically underrepresented groups, underserved markets, and those owned by minorities, women, veterans, disabled individuals, or those that identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. |
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This program was created to provide support to businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19 that have not previously received financial relief from MGCC’s COVID-19 Relief Grant Programs. |
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Practical Insights To Supercharge Your Workers' Comp Plan presented by ConnectPay
During this event, you'll learn the best ways to:
• Stop Overpaying Your Premium
• Maximize Cash Flow and Eliminate Audits
• Find A Broker With The Best Plans
• Keep Your Business Protected
• And Much, Much More!
The watch party will be followed by a LIVE Q&A session from our panelists,
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Free Small Business Workshops Sponsored by Dedham Savings
The workshops, offered by SEED Corporation will also include participation by U.S. SBA, MA Small Business Development Center, and SCORE
SESSION I:
Understanding Business Fundamentals
Tuesday, March 15
10:00 am - Noon
SESSION II:
Understanding
Business Financials
Thursday, March 17
10:00 am - Noon
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Are you looking to take your business to the next level? Rockland Trust is seeking passionate business owners to compete for a $20,000 grand prize! For more information about Rockland Trust’s 5th annual Small Business, Big Dreams contest and how you can enter, please visit www.RocklandTrust.com/SmallBusiness.
Entry period 3/1/2022 - 4/1/2022. Open to eligible MA and RI businesses with annual revenues less than $3,000,000. Additional eligibility criteria and restrictions apply. See Official Rules.
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Thank You! The following members have renewed their membership with the NRR Chamber |
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Bay Equity, The Mortgage Sisters
Courtyard by Marriott - Norwood
Home2 Suites by Hilton
Lewis' Bar & Grille
The Linden at Dedham
Lydon & Murphy Insurance
Marilyn & Company
MassHire Norwood Career Center
Ms. Fix It, LLC
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Northshire Consulting, LLC
Norton Country Club
Norwood Healthcare
Schlossberg, LLC
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics
The Education Cooperative
The Moody Street Group
The Walpole Mall
Unique Home Care Services
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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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