Board of Directors
Chair of the Board
*Julie Molloy
Compass Real Estate
Vice Chair
*Tim McCabe
The League School
Treasurer
*James Donellon
Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP
President/CEO
*Thomas O'Rourke
Neponset River Regional Chamber
Kenneth Berman
Kenneth Berman Photography
Anthony Brown
Dedham Savings
Mary Chetwynd
Rockland Trust
Erin Hooker-Thomas, Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane
Bill Kearns
Cullen, Murphy & Co., P.C.
Suzanne Kelly
Legacy Place
*Michael Kennedy
Norwood Bank
Michelle Lloret
Fairfield Inn & Suites
Sal Perla
Norwood Hospital
Jill Rossetti
Blue Hills Regional Technical High School
Shonda Sumpter
Brigham and Women's Health Care Center
Tricia White
T. White Creations
Nicole Zea
CertainTeed
*Member of the Executive Committee
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From the President:
Making an Impact
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As we begin our spring membership promotion (see below), I wanted to share some feedback from one our members, Karen Thompson. |
"I am so excited to announce my new brand and website release for In Touch Well Being, LLC. Last year, my business was accepted into a grant program through the Neponset River Regional Chamber of Commerce. The grant allows for brick and mortar businesses to receive assistance for marketing and digital improvements. Having an older site, I was excited to upgrade and look at opportunities for people to learn more about me and my services.
Over the past few months, I have been working with my logo designer, Bert Carrison of Carrison Design along with Kerry Aglugub of KMA Web Design and Tricia White of T. White Creations from the grant program. Together, we recreated the logo along with a responsive, SEO driven website and branded marketing materials.
As we launch the new website I want to say thank you to Tom O'Rourke from the NRRC for choosing my business to have this amazing marketing upgrade along with Ben, Kerry and Tricia who have brought my brand and digital presence into 2023. I also want to thank Matt McKee Photography for the beautiful headshots. I am so lucky to be part of the Neponset River Regional Chamber because being a member has its benefits."
Karen is one of 14 recipients of this grant funding from the Chamber over the past two years. If that's not a reason to join the Chamber, I don't know what is.
Tom O'Rourke, CCE
President and CEO
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Spring into the Chamber and Save with our Spring Membership Drive! |
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Now is the time to bring new businesses into the Chamber so they can enjoy the benefits just as you do. We have a robust calendar of Spring and Summer Events. We are asking you to reach out to businesspeople that you know and/or do business with and invite them to an event. If you do, you can both attend at no cost.
Anyone that joins the NRR Chamber from now until our June Chamber After Hours Event will receive 50% more membership time! All new members who join during this time frame will receive 18 months of membership, that's 50% more for their annual membership dues. In addition, all new members will be entered into a raffle to be drawn at our June Event.
You can join in on the fun as well: Refer a brand new NRR Chamber member and be entered into a raffle prize drawing. Raffle prizes include - Complimentary Business Portrait Session with Kenneth Berman Photography, Picnic Themed Gift Basket from Julie Molloy, Compass Real Estate gift cards and more!
For more information regarding membership, please contact:
Thank you for your support!
Julie Molloy, Chair of the Board
Compass Real Estate
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(top) Roughly 200 members from 10 Chambers of Commerce gathered at Plainridge Park to watch the opening day of harness racing while enjoying great food and networking.
(middle) Moderna continues to expand their campus in Norwood. They recently celebrated the topping off of their newest building with a ceremonial beam construction.
(bottom) Joe Ciabattoni, Rockland Trust, was the winner of our March Madness Bracket Challenge. He correctly picked UConn to the win the NCAA tournament. Chamber President, Tom O'Rourke presents Joe with a commemorative basketball. Chamber members gather for the tournament Watch Party.
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Thank You! The following members have renewed their membership with the NRR Chamber |
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Bacon Flaherty, LLC
Blue Hill Country Club
Blue Hills Regional Technical School
Boch Chevrolet
Boch Honda
Boch Hyundai
Boch Nissan
Boch Toyota
C & S Insurance
Courtyard Boston-Westwood
Davco Air Conditioning Corp.
DCD Automotive Holdings
Deiratani Designs
Hilton Garden Inn Boston-Canton
Homes of Distinction Realty
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston/Canton
Massachusetts Association of Realtors
Members Plus Credit Union
NewBridge on the Charles
Norfolk County Register of Deeds, William P. O'Donnell
Orchard Cove - Continuing Care Retirement Community
Saletin Real Estate Group
School of Rock - Norwood
The Alternative Board, Jason Aroesty
Town of Norwood Municipal Light Department
Unique Home Care Services
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Save the Date: Small Business Day May 24 |
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Now is our time to tell lawmakers
what small businesses really need.
The Neponset River Regional Chamber, NFIB, the Retailers Association of Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Restaurant Association, and other small business partners are excited to co-host the 2023 Small Business Day on Beacon Hill - live and in person!
Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to move the needle on Beacon Hill, face-to-face.
Small Business Day is FREE for you and your guests!
The program will include:
• Refreshments and Welcome
• Legislative Update (Labor mandates, healthcare, energy, taxation, etc.)
• Panel on Energy Costs
• Keynote Speaker (TBD)
• Visits with Legislators in the State House
Wednesday, May 24
9:00 AM
University of Massachusetts Club
One Beacon Street, 32nd Floor
Boston, MA
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Workforce and Education Survey |
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The Chamber is joining with the Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education and 30 to 40 other business groups from across the Commonwealth to distribute this survey to employers and hope to gather input from companies of all sizes in all industries.
The survey should take no more than 10 minutes of your time. Your answers will only be analyzed together with other responses, and will never be used to identify you personally.
We are asking executives, hiring managers, HR professionals, government affairs, and policy professionals to take a few minutes to complete this online survey about workforce, our education system, and the state’s economic competitiveness. Your insights are critical to effective advocacy on your behalf.
If you have questions or comments about this survey, please contact Stefan Hankin, Lincoln Park Strategies, at stefan@lpstrategies.com. Thank you! |
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Employer Engagement Opportunity! |
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Employer Speakers needed
Norwood Middle School is looking for any local employers/business partners interested in speaking with middle school students about their fields. The event is being held on June 7th at Coakley Middle School, from 8:45-10:00 am.
Speakers would see 3 different groups for about 30 mins each.
For more information please contact:
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New Podcast: How to Avoid Scams |
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In this episode we talk about how to avoid becoming a victim of scams.
Our guests are:
Sergeant William Fundora of the Norwood Police Department since 1999. When promoted to Sergeant 8 years ago he also took over as the Elder Affairs Officer for the department. Sergeant Fundora is the co-chair of the Norwood (CCIT) Community Crisis Intervention Team and a member of the Norwood Scam Task Force.
Kara Fink is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who has been working in the Adult Protective Services field for over 20 years as a caseworker, supervisor, consultant, and program director. Additionally, Kara has done expert witness work in regards to elder abuse and neglect. She has been the Protective Service Program Director at HESSCO since 2019.
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Health Insurance Info Session |
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On May 10th at 12PM, join the Health Connector for Business team for a FREE virtual info session on health insurance options available to small employers and their employees. If you’re a small employer (1-50 FTEs) and want to learn more, register below.
It will also review available options for sole proprietors and owner-only groups who do not yet have the employees to qualify for a small group plan through the Health Connector for Business.
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Funds Available for Hiring Tech Interns |
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Under MassTech’s Intern Partnership Program, eligible companies can be reimbursed for up to 50% of the intern's hourly wage up to $8 per hour for a total of $3,200/year per individual intern.
This year, companies in cybersecurity, digital health, fintech, quantum technology, or robotics can apply for stipends to pay up to three eligible interns. Other eligible tech companies can apply for up to two interns.
The program enables eligible companies to hire eligible interns, helping drive innovation and keeping our tech sector dynamic, vibrant, and growing across the Commonwealth.
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Member Benefit of the Month
Free Job Postings by Zip Recruiter
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Looking to recruit top talent?
The Chamber has a free job bank page on its website. Backed by the power of Zip Recruiter, your jobs will be seen throughout the region.
Any member can go to our homepage and click the button "Find/Post Jobs" and you will be taken to a page where you can add your job listings. |
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