March 17, 2008
Networking
Wednesday, March 19
Hype 9: Focused Follow -Up to Nail the Sale
Time: 12 to 1:30 p.m.
Place: Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce, 30 Lyman St., Westborough
Contact: events@corridornine.org or 508-836-4444
Sen. Moore at Bellingham Business Associates
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Place: Pete’s Bluebird Restaurant,
93 Mendon St., Bellingham
Cost: $20
Contact: 508-966-4716 orcontact@BellinghamBusinesAssociation.org
Thursday, March 20
Taking the Fear Out of Public Speaking
Sponsor: Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce
Time: 8 to 10 a.m.
Place: Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, 446 Main St., Worcester
Cost: Chamber members $39,
non-members $59.
Contact: worcregcc@worcesterchamber.orgor 508-753-2924
Immigration: The Community’s Roadmap to Success
Sponsor: Mount Wachusett Community College Center for Democracy and Humanity
Time: 12 to 2:00 p.m.
Place: Doyle Conservation Center,
325 Lindell Ave., Leominster
Description: Discussion of the integration of foreign-born workers into the regional economy in North Central Massachusetts. Our speaker will be Peter Creticos, President and Executive Director of the Chicago-based Institute for Work and the Economy.
Cost: Free
Contact: centerfordemocracyandhumanity@mwcc.mass.edu or 978-630-9163
NVCoC Human Resource Luncheon: Workplace Violence & Harassment
Sponsor: Shriver Job Corps Center
Time: 12 to 1:30 p.m.
Place: MassDevelopment: Devens Office,
33 Andrews Pkwy., Devens
Description: Violence in the workplace is a serious safety and health issue. Join us at our March Human Resources Roundtable and learn more about workplace violence and harassment.
Cost: $20 members, $25 non-members and at the door. Includes lunch.
Contact: Melissa@nvcoc.com or 978-772-6976
Webster Square Business Association Lunch Meeting
Time: 12 to 1:30 p.m.
Place: Christo’s of Worcester, 97 Stafford St., Worcester, MA
Contact: mfmarchand@charter.net or 508-799-2992
Friday, March 21
Build Your Rolodex
Sponsors: Marlborough Regional and Wachusett Chambers of Commerce
Time: 7:30 to 9 a.m.
Place: Cyprian Keyes Golf Club, 284 East Temple Street, Boylston
Cost: $10
Contact: 978-368-7687 or maegen@wachusettchamber.com
Monday, March 24
Build Your Contacts
Sponsor: Holden Area Chamber of Commerce
Time: 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Place: Chocksett Inn, 59 Laurelwood Rd., Sterling
Description: The event, will feature formalized networking, hors doeuvres and a cash bar.
Cost: $15 per person
Contact: info@holdenareachamber.org or 508-829-9220
Tuesday, March 25
NVCoC’s 7th Annual Taste of Nashoba
Sponsor: Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce and Nashoba Valley Medical Center
Time: 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Place: Lawrence Academy: Gymnasium, Powderhouse Rd., Groton
Cost: $17 in advance, $20 at the door,
$17 senior citizens
Contact: melissa@nvcoc.com or 978-772-6976
Wednesday, March 26
Colleges of Worcester Consortium Career Fair
Sponsor: Colleges of Worcester Consortium Career Services Committee
Time: 1 to 4:30 p.m.
Place: DCU Center, 50 Foster St., Worcester
Cost: Free
Contact: www.cowc.org/college_student_resources/career_services or studentaffairs@cowc.org
Wachussett Chamber Annual Meeting and Business Awards Dinner
Sponsor: Wachusett Chamber of Commerce
Time: 5 to 8 p.m.
Place: Manor Restaurant Lounge & Banquet Facility, 42 West Boylston St., West Boylston
Cost: $55 per person, $425 for a table of 8
Contact: jennyg@wachusettchamber.com or 978-368-7687, ext. 10
Thursday, March 27
Membership Breakfast-Scholastic and Business Awards Presented
Sponsors: MetroWest Financial Partners, LLC, Marlborough Hospital, Arbonne International, dynamx, Grafton Suburban Credit Union, Parkview on the Commons
Time: 7:15-9 a.m.
Place: Doubletree Hotel Boston/Westborough, 5400 Computer Dr., Westborough
Cost: $20.00 (pre-register) $25.00 (at door) $50.00 (non-member)
Contact: DanielleT@Corridornine.org or 508-836-4444
Inspiring Learning Across the Generations
Sponsor: CMASTD
Time: 7:30-9:45 a.m.
Place: St. Mary’s Credit Union, 293 Boston Post Rd. W., Marlborough
Description: Explore the challenges of creating a comfortable and supportive learning environment for multiple generations.
Cost: $15 for members or those with student ID’s; $25 for non-members
Contact: registration@cmastd.org
Marketing Tips to Increase Sales and Customer Satisfaction
Sponsor: Clark University SBDC
Time: 8:45 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Place: Clark University: Higgins University Center, 950 Main St., Worcester
Description: Learn how to develop solid marketing programs on a shoe-string budget, use email marketing as a tool to level the playing field, and many more tips.
Cost: $39 for one person, and $30 for each additional person or workshop.
Contact: sbdc@clarku.edu or 508-793-7615
Friday, March 28
Referral Group Open House
Sponsor: Worcester Regional
Chamber of Commerce
Time: 7:15 AM-9:00 AM
Place: Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, 446 Main Street, Worcester
Cost: Free
Contact: 508-753-2924 or worcregcc@worcesterchamber.org
Working With the Media: Tips to Promote Your Business
Sponsor: Wachusett Chamber of Commerce
Time: 7:45 AM-10:00 AM
Place: Clinton Hospital, 201 Highland Street, Clinton
Cost: $20
Contact: 978-368-7687 or maegen@wachusettchamber.com
Contact Management Workshop
Sponsor: Middlesex West Chamber
of Commerce, Dunkin’ Donuts
Time: 7:30-9:30 a.m.
Place: Middlesex West Chamber of Commerce, 77 Great Rd., Acton
Description: Use Outlook and other readily available software tools to search, sort, and prioritize contact activities; understand key concepts of contact management and customer relationship management as the concepts apply to sales processes; review valuable data/source information in sales processes.
Cost: Members $10, non-members $20
Contact: sfletcher@mwcoc.com or 978-263-0010
Assabet Valley Chamber 13th Annual Auction
Time: 6-9:30 p.m.
Place: Stow Acres Country Club, 58 Randall Rd., Stow
Cost: $25 or $230 for a table of 10.
Contact: info@assabetvalleychamber.org or 978-568-0360
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