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Upcoming Member Events
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Chamber Learning Series Events
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Business Spotlight of the Month
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FREE EVENT FOR MEMBERS, NON-MEMBERS $20
February 9th, 9:00 am
Hosted by The Waltham Chamber of Commerce, join us for a special breakfast talk on Women in Business on February 9th. We will hear remarks from Caryl Dlugy, Owner/Operator of Get In Shape Of Women in Lexington and Human Resources Specialist.
Caryl began her career in the Human Resources field with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. After completing her MBA at Northeastern, Caryl also held HR Executive roles with Koch Industries, Fidelity Investments and Harvard University. Having changed careers, Caryl now maintains national certifications in personal training, fitness nutrition and weight management. Human Resources continues to be a large part of her role!
Caryl possesses a unique perspective because of her background; Human Resource professional, business owner, mother, wife and civic engagement, currently the President of the Lexington Chamber of Commerce. Caryl is honest in her response and without a doubt provide a very engaging Q&A session.
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Helping Small Businesses Get Through the Pandemic |
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Senator Jason Lewis will host an informational webinar with Small Business Administration District Director for Massachusetts Bob Nelson and the Mass Growth Capital Corporation President and CEO Larry Andrews. The purpose of this forum is to provide answers to questions about available state and federal assistance programs and resources for small businesses and non-profits.
This forum will take place on Wednesday, February 10, 8-9am.
Attendees are encouraged to send questions in advance to Emily Granoff with Senator Lewis’ office by emailing emily.granoff@masenate.gov.
This event is open to the public, but registration is required
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State of Winchester with Town Manager, Lisa Wong |
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Please join us for a special lunchtime discussion on February 24, 2021 at 12:00 pm regarding an update on the projects and discussions regarding all things Winchester.
Town Manager Lisa Wong, will be giving an update on the 2021 projects in town. Lisa is a passionate advocate of our business community and we welcome the opportunity to hear from her directly on her thoughts and concerns facing Winchester in 2021.
This is a great opportunity to hear from our town officials and stay up to date on topics ranging from parking, COVID testing and vaccinations, construction projects and the MBTA update.
To be respectful of Lisa's time, we are asking that you submit questions ahead of time. You may submit all questions here.
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Free Facemasks for Members |
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The Chamber has facemasks to distribute for FREE to any current member. To request masks, please send an email to:
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Volunteer to Share Your Expertise!
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The Chamber of Commerce is planning the Learning Series and invite you to showcase your business to our community.
Each Learning Series is promoted
- on our website homepage
- in the bi-monthly newsletter
- thru email blasts
- on the Chamber's social media
This is another benefit of your membership that can help you reach more people through the Chamber of Commerce's network of opportunity.
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Business Spotlight of the Month
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The Chamber will feature one of our small business members each month. Members will have the chance to tell their story and show what makes them unique.
The Chamber will promote the Event to members & non-members thru
- our website homepage
- our bi-monthly newsletter
- our social media accounts
- our email blasts
- our contacts at The Winchester Star and The Advocate
If you would like your business to be featured, send an email to Dana Garmey at: info@winchesterchamber.com
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MA Residents 75+ can now receive their vaccines. We know it has not been a smooth process for everyone, but as more vaccines and clinic sites become available, it will get easier. Our website winchester.us/683/Covid-19-Vaccine has updated information, including this website with more locations throughout the state: mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-vaccination-locations. If you know of a senior in need of assistance registering for a clinic, please help! Or, seniors may call the Jenks Center at 781-721-7136. We are planning a mid-February clinic for our most vulnerable residents, 75+ (supply dependent) and will share more information soon. Thank you neighbors, family and friends helping seniors get their vaccines so Winchester can CRUSH COVID!
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MBTA Virtual Public Meeting |
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Winchester Together Inspired FREE Hot Chocolate for Residents |
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Inspired by Winchester Together, Chamber members worked together to bring FREE hot chocolate to Winchester residents. Sponsored by Winchester Co-operative Bank and brought to you by the Frozen Hoagies truck, residents enjoyed a warm cup on a day after a snow storm. Much needed smiles were seen through masks!
Winchester Together is made possible by all of the Winchester organizations, businesses, and people of action engaging in this coordinated campaign. We are grateful for all they do for our community.
WE ARE WINCHESTER TOGETHER!
As Winchester Together is also a call for action, contact Rich Mucci or
Dot Butler if you have an idea, have an event in progress to promote or wish to volunteer to engage in new project as part of this campaign.
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Bee in a Bag!
Feeling bored? Here is something to get a little buzzed about – WFEE’s Bee in a Bag. Bee-cause we want everyone to stay safe there will be no in person Trivia Bee this year. But, WFEE will bring the Bee to you! The first 250 participants will receive a branded, commemorative bag full of everything you need to have a Trivia Bee at home. The bag includes instructions on how to play, three levels of questions and answers, judges’ scorecards, snacks, something for the winning bee plus gifts from our sponsors. Play with your family or challenge friends to a virtual Bee. Bags can “bee” purchased at www.wfee.org, $105. Members of the hive will drop them off at your Winchester home on March 3rd, 3.3 , we have a Bee. The beauty of the Bee in a Bag is you can play when it fits your schedule while still supporting the work of Winchester’s education foundation, WFEE. Everyone wins when we promote creativity and innovation in Winchester’s public schools.
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Small Business Accounting Certificate Program |
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New: Small Business Accounting Certificate Program
Merrimack College, in partnership with FlexProfessionals, has designed a certificate program to help professionals successfully re-engage or transition into the small business Accounting field. The program combines Merrimack’s high-quality instruction in small business Accounting with FlexProfessionals’ job search readiness training and support.
Join us for an upcoming information session as we discuss this new non-credit certificate and how it might provide the skills you need in this growing industry. This program is designed for:
- Small business administrative and operational-support professionals looking to upskill in basic accounting processes and tools
- Accounting professionals returning to the workforce after an extended career break
- Professionals seeking to transition to the accounting field
- Small business owners looking for a solid foundational accounting class to help them run their business
Information Session Date: Tuesday 2/11, 12:30 pm
Classes Start: Monday 3/15 (15-wk program)
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There is no catch, your Free Deep Clean for your office will only cost your honest feedback. We will ask for a quick testimonial video or a review on Google and an opportunity to bid for the office location with no commitments. Claim your FREE office Deep Clean today! Click here to redeem
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Stage Music Center Program Offerings |
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STAGE BELLS SINGING GROUP
FOR AGES 5-7
ON THURSDAYS AT 3PM
Join us in our exciting musical journey of growing a sense of musicality and singing technique through popular songs, famous Disney and Broadway tunes and building performance experience.
SPOTS ARE LIMITED!
LITTLE MUSARTIST
FOR AGES 18 MONTHS - 3,5 YEARS
ON TUESDAYS 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
We discover the greatest classical pieces (Carnival of the Animals, Peter and the Wolf, The Nutcracker, The Swan Lake etc) through music, creative movement, theatrical elements and art!
An exciting and wonderful way of introducing our Little Musartists to classical music written for children.
Spots are LIMITED!
SINGLE - $25
6-WEEK PACK - $14
We look forward to seeing you at the LITTLE MUSARTIST program!
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Musical March Madness at Winchester Community Music School
Don’t let the kids have all the fun—these 4-week mini-classes during the month of March are for teens, adults, and seniors. Sign up for music appreciation classes on Miles Davis and Joni Mitchell; intro classes for guitar and ukulele; specialty classes on songwriting and rhythm; guitar classes in theory and jazz; and a movement and music class for older adults. All classes are being taught online; visit www.winchestermusic.com or call 781-721-2950 to learn more.
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