December 10, 2007
Networking
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11
Copyright Law in the Digital Age
Sponsor: Society of Professional Communicators
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Place: Viva Bene Italian Ristorante, 144 Commercial St., Worcester
Description: Attorney Mary Casey will speak on copyright law and how it has changed and evolved in the digital age.
Cost: $15 for SPC members;
$19 for non-members
Contact: JMoran@mwa.org or 508-471-2131
Multi-Member Business After Hours & Holiday Party
Sponsor: Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce
Time: 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Place: Doubletree Hotel,
5400 Computer Dr., Westborough
Cost: $10
Contact: penny@marlboroughchamber.org or 508-485-7746
Holden Area Chamber of Commerce Holiday Gathering
Sponsor: Apple Home Care and Miles Funeral Home
Time: 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Place: Worcester Club, 1 Oak St., Worcester
Cost: $45 per person
Contact: info@holdenareachamber.org or 508-829-9220
Steps to Starting a Business
Sponsor: Center for Women & Enterprise
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Place: Center for Women & Enterprise Central Massachusetts, 2nd Fl., 50 Elm St., Worcester
Description: For those starting out or thinking of owning a business, this workshop discusses commitment, risks and rewards, advantages and disadvantages of entrepreneurship
Cost: $40 to $35 if you pre-register, scholarships available.
Contact: www.cweonline.org, tmincey@cweonline.org or 508-363-2300
Learn to Be Lean
Sponsor: Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Place: Worcester Technical High School, 1 Skyline Drive, Worcester
Description: A hands-on workshop that guides participants though the transition from a traditional service or manufacturing environment to a lean, world-class enterprise.
Cost: $50 registration fee required, but is refunded after attending the course.
Contact: kathiem@massmep.org or 508-831-7020
Attracting Venture Capital Through Networking
Sponsor: WPI Venture Forum
Time: 5:30 to 9 p.m.
Place: WPI: Campus Center, Odeum Room, 100 Institute Road, Worcester
Description: Laura Ring of Castile Ventures will be the featured speaker.
Cost: $15 members; $25 non-members
Contact: ventureforum@wpi.edu or 508-831-5075
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12
Holiday Networking Breakfast
Sponsor: Auburn Chamber of Commerce
Time: 7:30 to 9:15 a.m.
Place: College of the Holy Cross, Hogan Campus Center, 1 College St., Worcester
Cost: $20 members; $25 non-members
Contact: ehoubre@worcesterchamber.org or 508-753-2924, ext. 224
Power Lunch
Sponsor: North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce
Time: 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Place: Devens Common Center,
31 Andrews Pkwy., Devens
Contact: chamber@massweb.org or 978-353-7600
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13
Holiday Business After Hours
Sponsor: Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce
Time: 5:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Place: Beechwood Hotel, 363 Plantation St., Worcester
Description: Collecting unwrapped toys for Rainbow Child Development Center.
Cost: $10 members, $20 non-members and at the door
Contact: events@wbjournal.com or 508-753-2924, ext. 229
Legislative Forum
Sponsor: MetroWest Chamber of Commerce
Time: 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Place: Framingham State College,
100 State St., Framingham
Contact: chamber@metrowest.org or 508-879-5600
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14
Women's Business Council
Sponsor: Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce
Time: 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Place: Embassy Suites Hotel,
123 Boston Post Rd. W., Marlborough
Cost: $20
Contact: marlcham@marlboroughchamber.org or 508-485-7746
MetroWest Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast
Sponsor: Sheraton Framingham
Time: 7:15 to 9:00 a.m.
Place: Crowne Plaza Hotel Natick, 1360 Worcester St., Natick
Contact: chamber@metrowest.org or 508-879-5600
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18
Legislative Update Breakfast with U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern
Sponsor: Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce
Time: 7:45 to 9:15 a.m.
Place: Courtyard by Marriott,
75 Felton St., Marlborough
Cost: $20 members; $30 non-members
Contact: marlcham@marlboroughchamber.org or 508-485-7746
Succession Planning for Smaller Businesses
Sponsor: MetroWest Chamber of Commerce
Time: 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Place: Clark University, Graduate Management Center, 16 Worcester Rd., Framingham
Description: A hands-on seminar.
Contact: chamber@metrowest.org or 508-879-5600
Choosing your Legal Entity
Sponsor: Center for Women & Enterprise
Time: 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Place: Center for Women & Enterprise Central Massachusetts, 2nd Fl., 50 Elm St., Worcester
Description: Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of structuring your business as a sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, corporation or nonprofit.
Cost: Free
Contact: www.cweonline.org, tmincey@cweonline.org or 508-363-2300
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19
Human Resources Council
Sponsor: North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Place: North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, 860 South St., Fitchburg
Contact: chamber@massweb.org or 978-353-7600
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20
Big Little Corporate Holiday Luncheon
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Place: Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center, 181 Boston Post Rd. W., Marlborough
Cost: $35
Contact: sales-marlboro@rplazahotels.com or 508-303-1794
Nearly Noontime Networking
Sponsor: MetroWest Chamber of Commerce
Time: 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Place: Clark University, Graduate Management Center, 16 Worcester Rd., Framingham
Contact: chamber@metrowest.org or 508-879-5600
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