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The Official WSN Newsletter: Connecting Women to Success
Winter 2025 Edition
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WSN Quarterly Meeting
January 16, 2025 | 5:30pm-7:00pm
Whitinsville, MA
| The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Women’s Success Network is excited to welcome those interested to join us on the evening of January 16th to talk about leadership, and the future of the WSN. This event will be held at the BVHub, Hebert Hall, 670 Linwood Avenue, Whitinsville. This riveting networking event will begin at 5:30pm and go until 7:00pm. Pre-registration is required for this free event, and is open to Members and Future Members of the Chamber. | |
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WSN Purse Project
February 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025
Blackstone Valley
| The BVCC’s Women’s Success Network is proud to announce the return of the Purse Project. The WSN is collecting purses and fillers to be distributed to non-profit organizations in the Blackstone Valley/ Worcester area. The project was a huge success in the Fall and received an overwhelming response from the community. The WSN is eager to continue to offer this donation collection again to those in need. | |
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Private Shopping Night at the Grafton Country Store
Grafton, MA
| The WSN recently organized a Private Shopping Night at the Grafton Country Store on December 17th! The event delivered on its promise for a delightful blend of community spirit and seasonal cheer. It was the perfect crisp winter evening and the atmosphere was warm and cozy, the perfect chance to shop local, enjoy some bites and drinks, and make new friends along the way! Attendees were able to snag authentic and unique holiday gifts, with exclusive shopping fun, networking, and community connection! Thank you to everyone who joined us! | |
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Lori Samuelson
Owner, Ferry Street Consulting
Happy New Year Everybody!
I’m so excited to be part of the Blackstone Valley Chamber and Women’s Success Network. After working at home for the last 24+ years, I was missing the opportunity to interact with other women and business owners and really craved not only the social interaction, but wanted to keep current and up-to-date in today’s world of marketing.
My story is a little personal, but I believe it shows there is always hope for new beginnings, no matter what challenges seem to be overwhelming at the time.
After my divorce in 1995, with two small boys, I decided to go back to school. With the benefit of a roommate who also had a daughter, we helped each other survive financially and emotionally through work, school and parenting. Two years later I met my current husband and we got married when I graduated from University of Maryland in 2000. I thought I wanted to be a therapist, but after going through classes, I ended up realizing I don’t have a thick enough skin! So with a natural understanding and love for business, I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Psychology.
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Lori Samuelson
Owner, Ferry Street Consulting
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FROM THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | |
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New Year Intention Setting
The intention of Sankalpa is "letting go of the old and letting in the new."
Sankapla is a sand script word meaning set an intention or resolution. San means the highest of truth, and kapla means vow-Translate to do something or achieve something new or spiritual.
Sankalpa intends to release attachments, negative patterns, or limiting beliefs that no longer serve you and embrace new possibilities, opportunities, and energy into the New Year!
Mantra for the New Year
·“ I release the old to make space for the new.”
· “I am open to growth, change, and new opportunities.”
· “I trust the flow of life and embrace new beginnings.”
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Lucille Ward
HR Manager, Package Steel Systems, Inc.
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EmpOURwered Series:
Breaking Barriers -
Empowering Black Women Entrepreneurs
Tuesday, February 4th from 5 PM - 9 PM
Lasell University - Dewitt Hall - 1844 Commonwealth Ave, Auburndale, MA
Register here for FREE!
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WSN MISSION
The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce Women’s Success Network unites women to achieve their vision of success by creating a community of support and inspiration in their personal and professional lives.
The Women's Success Network (WSN) is a committee of the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce (BVCC).
Join our committee and help execute the WSN programs, projects and initiatives! Our volunteers play a crucial role in the success of the WSN by offering their time, skills and energy. We are women committed to our mission! For more information about the WSN or to become a volunteer, please email Alise Breton at www.millburycu.com.
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JOINING THE CHAMBER HAS ITS REWARDS! | | |
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Joining The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce Has Its Rewards
The WSN is a networking group of the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce. If you are not already a member of the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce, we encourage you to join. When you become a member of the Chamber, a world of opportunities and benefits open up to you.
- Education & Training
- Business Services
- Legislative Advocate
- Exclusive Connections
- Credibility
- Industry Roundtables
- Advertising
- Networking
- Chamber Event & Programs
- Business Counseling & more!
The Chamber's #1 priority is to help you!
Serving Northbridge, Grafton, Sutton, Millbury, Uxbridge, Douglas, Millville, Mendon, Hopedale, Upton & Blackstone.
Click here to learn more about membership!
Click here to view Top 10 Benefits why you should join the BVCC!
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BVCC 2024-2025 Sponsorship Catalog
When you sponsor a BVCC Event you are increasing your marketing and exposure to the Blackstone Valley's businesses, local residents, and potential customers! Take your marketing to the next level with unique sponsorship opportunities with the Chamber!
Please click the button below, or contact us at 508.234.9090 for more information.
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Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce
670 Linwood Avenue, Building A, Suite 5, Whitinsville, MA 01588
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BVCC Mission
The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce is to preserve and enhance the economic vitality of the Blackstone Valley by addressing the needs and concerns of businesses and providing leadership, support and resources in connection with issues which impact commerce and the quality of life in the Valley.
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