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Friday February 3, 2012

Annual Awards Dinner Dance
Sponsor: Middlesex West Chamber of Commerce
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Place: Holiday Inn Boxborough, 242 Adams Pl., Boxborough
Cost: $69 member; $513.25 table of eight
Contact: 978-263-0010
Connect For Success Referral Group
Sponsor: Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce
Time: 7 to 9 a.m.
Place: Chamber Conference Room, 446 Main St., Worcester
Seeks new members in commercial lending, payroll services and appraisal industries, among others.
Cost: Free for guests; fee applies if you join
Contact: 508-753-2924
Business Connections
Sponsor: Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Place: Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce, 11 Florence St., Marlborough
Cost: Free for members; $15 non-members
Contact: 508-485-7746
First Friday Networking
Sponsor: Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce
Time: 8 to 9 a.m.
Place: Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce, 11 Florence St., Marlborough

Cost: Free
Contact: 508-485-7746
Write Resumes That Will Get You Noticed
Sponsor: Center for Women & Enterprise
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
Place: Center for Women & Enterprise, 50 Elm St., 2nd Fl., Worcester

Cost: Free
Contact: 508-363-2300 to register
Referral Group
Sponsor: Auburn Chamber of Commerce
Time: 7:30 to 9 a.m.
Place: Pakachoag Church, 203 Pakachoag St., Auburn
Cost: Free for guests; $150 per year to join
Contact: 508-753-2924

Monday February 6, 2012

ServSafe Training
Sponsor: Rehabilitative Resources Inc
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Place: Rehabilitative Resources Inc, 1 Picker Rd., Sturbridge

Cost: $135
Contact: Jane Cutting, 508-347-8181, ext. 103
Business After Hours
Sponsor: Holden Area Chamber of Commerce
Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Place: Playa del Carmen Mexican Grill, 700 Main St., Holden
Cost: $15; $20 for two for members who pre-register and bring a guest
Contact: 508-829-9220

Tuesday February 7, 2012

Dollars & Sense Referral Group
Sponsor: North Central Mass. Chamber of Commerce
Time: 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Place: Chamber conference room, 860 South St., Fitchburg
Cost: Free
Contact: 978-353-7600
Business After Hours
Sponsor: Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce
Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Place: Olde Colonial Market at Wayside Country Stores, 999 Boston Post Rd. East, Marlborough
Cost: $10 preregistered; $15 at the door
Contact: 508-485-7746
First Tuesday Business Talks
Sponsor: Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce
Time: 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Place: Main St. Cafe, 182 Main St., Marlborough
Cost: Free
Contact: 508-485-7746
Bio Buzz Builder
Sponsor: Mass. Biotechnology Council
Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Place: Aaron Lazare Medical Research Bldg., UMass Medical School, 364 Plantation St., Worcester
June conference update, refreshments and networking.
Cost: Free
Contact: Boston2012@MassBio.org
Leading Women Mass Strategic Networking Breakfast, Part 1
Sponsor: Leading Women Mass
Time: 8 to 9:30 a.m.
Place: Grant Thornton (formerly CCR LLP), 1400 Computer Dr., Westborough

Part 2 is April 26, 2012.

Cost: $35 members; $49 non-members
Contact: Victoria Waterman, 401-597-0649

Wednesday February 8, 2012

Sales Leads Group
Sponsor: North Central Mass. Chamber of Commerce
Time: 8 to 9:30 a.m.
Place: Chamber offices, 860 South St., Fitchburg

Cost: Free to members
Contact: 978-353-7600
Super Raffle & Business After Hours
Sponsor: Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce
Time: 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Place: Southside Grille, 242 West Broadway, Gardner
The grand prize is $10,000. Winning tickets will be drawn at 7 p.m. Eleven chances to win.
Cost: Tickets $100 each
Contact: 978-632-1780
Networking Breakfast
Sponsor: Auburn Chamber of Commerce
Time: 7:30 to 9 a.m.
Place: Holy Cross College Hogan Campus Center, 1 College St., Worcester
The guest speaker is JP Ricciardi, assistant to the general manager of the New York Mets.
Cost: $25 members; $35 non-members, with additional $5 at the door
Contact: 508-753-2924, ext. 224
Working Women's Lunch
Sponsor: Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce
Time: Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Place: Hilton Garden Inn, Devens
Speaker Dr. Pam Jarboe, presents "Maintaining Low Stress in a High-Stress World."
Cost: Free; Bring your own lunch
Contact: karen@nvcoc.com
Small Business Counseling
Sponsor: Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce
Time: By appointment
Place: Nashoba Valley Chamber, 100 Sherman Ave, Ste. 3, Devens
Michael Holbrook of Clark University offers his assistance to new, expanding and troubled businesses.
Cost: Free
Contact: 978-772-6976
Extreme Networking Group II
Sponsor: United Regional Chamber of Commerce
Time: 8:15 a.m.
Place: Best Deli, 391 E. Central St., Franklin
Cost: Free
Contact: 508-958-3681
Small Business Counseling
Sponsor: Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce
Time: Noon
Place: Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce, 100 Sherman Ave., Ste. 3, Devens

By appointment only.

Cost: Free
Contact: 978-772-6976
Networking & Open House Luncheon
Sponsor: Woman in Business
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Place: T.J. O’Brien’s, 407 Main St., Sturbridge
Cost: Free
Contact: 508-764-1657 for reservations
Entrepreneurial Speakers Series
Sponsor: Nichols College
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Place: Nichols College, Center Road, Dudley, Conant Library

Kim McCarthy shares the story of her business, Generations on the Move.

Cost: Free
Contact: 508-213-2219

Thursday February 9, 2012

Small Business Counseling
Sponsor: Wachusett Chamber of Commerce
Time: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Place: Chamber offices, 167 Church St., Clinton

One-hour appointments available.

Cost: Free
Contact: jennyg@wachusettchamber.com
Business After Hours
Sponsor: North Central Mass. Chamber of Commerce
Time: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Place: Columbia Tavern, 11 Merriam Ave., Leominster
The tavern is under new ownership. Food and cash bar available.
Cost: $10 members; $15 non-members
Contact: 978-353-7600
Not Your Average Networking Group
Sponsor: Wachusett Chamber of Commerce
Time: 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Place: Chamber office at 1175 Main St., 2nd Floor, Clinton
Cost: Free
Contact: jennyg@wachusettchamber.com
Advanced Communication And Presentation Skills Workshop
Sponsor: WEST: Advancing Women in the Business of Science & Technology
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.
Place: Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Gateway Auditorium, 100 Institute Rd., Worcester
Interactive workshop led by Tom Kennedy, former WBZ news anchor and CEO coach.
Cost: $50 members; $80 non-members and at the door
Contact: 857-998-4040
Small Business Counseling
Sponsor: Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce
Time: Appointments 9 to 11 a.m.
Place: Nashoba Valley Chamber, 100 Sherman Ave., Ste. 3, Devens

SCORE offers individual support to help with growth, revitalization and start-up issues.

Cost: Free
Contact: 978-772-6976
Gold Mining With Kaizen Tools
Sponsor: Worcester APICS
Time: 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Place: The Manor Restaurant, West Boylston
The speaker is Dan Marino of Marino Associates.
Cost: $25 members and non-members; $10 unemployed or retired
Contact: http://www.worcester-apics.org
Business Owners' Dialogue
Sponsor: Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce
Time: 8 to 9:30 a.m.
Place: Chamber Conference Room, 446 Main St., Worcester
Cost: Free
Contact: 508-753-2924
Business After Hours
Sponsor: Webster-Dudley-Oxford Chamber of Commerce
Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Place: Yummy Chinese Restaurant, 3 Center Rd., Dudley
Cost: $10 members, $15 non-members and at the door
Contact: 508-753-2924

Friday February 10, 2012

Women's Business Council, Luncheon & Speaker
Sponsor: Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce
Time: 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Place: Embassy Suites Hotel, 123 Boston Post Rd. West, Marlborough
Buffet lunch provided.
Cost: $25
Contact: 508-485-7746
Business Breakfast Club
Sponsor: Middlesex West Chamber of Commerce
Time: 7:30 a.m.
Place: The Thoreau Club, 275 Forest Ridge Dr., Concord
Cost: Free for members; $10 pre-registered non-members or $20 at the door
Contact: 978-263-0010

Monday February 13, 2012

Fun At Five
Sponsor: Central Mass South Chamber of Commerce
Time: 5 to 7 p.m.
Place: Pioneer Brewing, 195 Arnold Rd., Fiskdale

Food, cash bar and prizes.

Cost: $10 pre-registered members; $15 members at the door: $20 for non-members
Contact: 508-347-2761

Tuesday February 14, 2012

Monthly Meeting & Speaker
Sponsor: Society of Professional Communicators
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Place: Coral Seafood restaurant, Shrewsbury Street, Worcester
Speaker is James V. Córdova on his latest book, "The Marriage Checkup: Focusing on Marital Health."
Cost: $17 members; $25 non-members
Contact: info@spcgroup.org
Business Leaders Of The Year Awards
Sponsor: Worcester Business Journal
Time: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Place: The Beechwood Hotel, 363 Plantation St., Worcester
Please join the Worcester Business Journal along with presenting sponsors Charter Business and Clark University GSOM as we honor and celebrate the success of the 2012 Business Leaders of the Year. For further event details and this year's honorees, visit: www.wbjournal.com/event/bloy
Cost: $30
Contact: kprosser@wbjournal.com
Chamber Referral Network
Sponsor: Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce
Time: 8 to 9:15 a.m.
Place: Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce, 100 Sherman Ave., Ste. 3, Devens

John Rouleau of Computer Consulting Svcs. makes a 15-minute presentation.

Cost: Free
Contact: 978-772-6976
Member Orientation
Sponsor: Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce
Time: 8 to 9 a.m.
Place: Chamber Conference Room, 446 Main St., Worcester
Cost: Free
Contact: 508-753-2924
Financing War Stories
Sponsor: WPI Venture Forum
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Place: Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Campus Center Odeum, Worcester
Cost: $30 non-members; $15 alumni
Contact: csmall@wpi.edu

Wednesday February 15, 2012

Human Resources Council
Sponsor: North Central Mass. Chamber of Commerce
Time: Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Place: Chamber offices, 860 South St., Fitchburg
Light lunch served at 11:45 a.m. Presentation is "Making Reasonable Accommodations in the Workplace," with Lili Palacios-Baldwin, Hirsch Roberts Weinstein LLP.
Cost: $20 members; $35 non-members
Contact: 978-353-7600
Business After Hours
Sponsor: MetroWest Chamber of Commerce
Time: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Place: Crowne Plaza Natick, 1360 Worcester St., Natick
Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments provided.
Cost: $10 members; $20 non-members
Contact: Patty Danos, 508-879-5600
Business After Hours
Sponsor: Nashoba Valley and Greater Lowell chambers of commerce
Time: 5 to 7 p.m.
Place: Residence Inn, 7 Lan Dr., Westford

Cost: $10 members in advance; $20 non-members and at the door
Contact: 978-772-6976
Membership Breakfast
Sponsor: Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce
Time: 7:30 to 9 a.m.
Place: The Grafton Inn, 25 Grafton Common, Grafton
The guest speaker is Richard Davey, state Department of Transportation secretary and CEO.
Cost: $25 members; $35 non-members
Contact: 508-234-9090
Building Your Business: 10 Tips To Grow Your Website & Rank On Google
Sponsor: Center for Women & Enterprise
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Place: Center for Women & Enterprise, 50 Elm St., 2nd Fl., Worcester

Partial scholarships may be available to those who qualify.

Cost: $35
Contact: 508-363-2300 for registration
Business After 5 Networking
Sponsor: Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce
Time: 5 to 7 p.m.
Place: Star Custom Framers, 117 Great Rd., Stow
Cost: $10
Contact: info@assabetvalleychamber.org
Extreme Networking Group
Sponsor: United Regional Chamber of Commerce
Time: 7:45 a.m.
Place: Forge Hill Senior Living Community, 4 Forge Hill Rd., Franklin
Cost: Free
Contact: 508-308-8224
Workforce Innovation Collaborative
Sponsor: MassMEP
Time: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Place: Worcester Technical High School, 1 Skyline Dr., Worcester

Topics include workforce development strategies and panel discussions with manufacturers.

Cost: Free
Contact: 508-831-7020

Thursday February 16, 2012

Business After Hours: Biz Builder
Sponsor: Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce
Time: 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Place: Doubletree Hotel, 5400 Computer Dr., Westborough
Cost: $20 pre-registered; $25 walk-ins; $50 non-members, must prepay by credit card
Contact: 508-836-4444
Small Business Counseling
Sponsor: Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce
Time: Appointments 9 to 11 a.m.
Place: Nashoba Valley Chamber Offices 100 Sherman Ave, Suite 3 Devens
Appointment-only counseling offered by SCORE.
Cost: Free
Contact: 978-772-6976
Social Media Marketing Seminar
Sponsor: Central Mass South Chamber of Commerce
Time: 8 to 9 a.m.
Place: Smith & Jones, 76 Main St., Sturbridge
Cost: Free for members; $20 for non-members
Contact: info@cmschamber.org
Community Entrepreneurs Program Phase One: Visioning
Sponsor: Center for Women & Enterprise
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.
Place: Center for Women & Enterprise, 50 Elm St., 2nd Fl., Worcester
Classes are Thursdays, Feb. 16 to March 8.
Cost: $135 for four classes
Contact: 508-363-2300 to register
Connecting Women Leaders
Sponsor: Milford Area Chamber of Commerce
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Place: Doubletree by Hilton Boston/Milford, 11 Beaver St., Milford

Chamber members can bring a friend and pay $30 for two.

Cost: $20 members; $30 non-members
Contact: 508-473-6700
Business After Hours
Sponsor: Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce
Time: 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Place: Zorba's, 97 Stafford St., Worcester
Cost: $10 members; $20 non-members
Contact: 508-753-2924
Women's Business Network
Sponsor: Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Place: Milford Federal Savings & Loan, 1271 Providence Rd., Whitinsville
Cost: $10 members; $20 non-members
Contact: 508-234-9090
Young Professionals Connect Coffee Talk at Eight
Sponsor: Middlesex West Chamber of Commerce
Time: 8 to 9 a.m.
Place: Bagels Plus, 93 Great Rd., Acton
Drinks and food available for purchase.
Cost: Free
Contact: YPC@mwcoc.com

Friday February 17, 2012

Connect For Success Referral Group
Sponsor: Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce
Time: 7 to 9 a.m.
Place: Chamber Conference Room, 446 Main St., Worcester
Seeks new members in commercial lending, payroll services and appraisal industries, among others.
Cost: Free for guests; fee applies if you join
Contact: 508-753-2924
Women's Business Network Meeting
Sponsor: Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce
Time: 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Place: The Riverview At The Portuguese Club, 13 Port St., Hudson
The guest speaker is Rep. Kate Hogan.
Cost: $16
Contact: info@assabetvalleychamber.org
Professional Development Series
Sponsor: Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Place: Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce, 11 Florence St., Marlboroughh

Guest speaker is Rick Robinson, president of Capstone Home Inspections Inc. Please bring your own lunch.

Cost: Free
Contact: 508-485-7746
In Transition: Preparing For The Interview
Sponsor: Center for Women & Enterprise
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
Place: Center for Women & Enterprise, 50 Elm St., 2nd Fl., Worcester

Cost: Free
Contact: 508-363-2300 to register
Referral Group
Sponsor: Auburn Chamber of Commerce
Time: 7:30 to 9 a.m.
Place: Pakachoag Church, 203 Pakachoag St., Auburn
Cost: Free for guests; $150 per year to join
Contact: 508-753-2924
Business Education Seminar: Motivation For Selling More In Any Economy
Sponsor: Middlesex West Chamber of Commerce
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Place: Cheney Conference Room, Emerson Hospital, Concord
Parking vouchers available. Bring your own lunch or purchase one in the cafe.
Cost: $11.50 pre-registered; $17 at the door
Contact: 978-263-0010

Tuesday February 21, 2012

Women's Information Network
Sponsor: Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce
Time: Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Place: Chamber Conference Room., 446 Main St., Ste. 200, Worcester
Cost: Free for WIN members; $10 non-members
Contact: mhubbard@worcesterchamber.org

Wednesday February 22, 2012

Sales Leads Group
Sponsor: North Central Mass. Chamber of Commerce
Time: 8 to 9:30 a.m.
Place: Chamber offices, 860 South St., Fitchburg

Cost: Free to members
Contact: 978-353-7600
Extreme Networking Group II
Sponsor: United Regional Chamber of Commerce
Time: 8:15 a.m.
Place: Best Deli, 391 E. Central St., Franklin
Cost: Free
Contact: 508-958-3681
Small Business Counseling
Sponsor: Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce
Time: Noon
Place: Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce, 100 Sherman Ave., Ste. 3, Devens

By appointment only.

Cost: Free
Contact: 978-772-6976

Thursday February 23, 2012

Not Your Average Networking Group
Sponsor: Wachusett Chamber of Commerce
Time: 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Place: Chamber office at 1175 Main St., 2nd Floor, Clinton
Cost: Free
Contact: 978-368-7687
Small Business Counseling
Sponsor: Wachusett Chamber of Commerce
Time: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Place: Chamber offices, 167 Church St., Clinton

One-hour appointments available.

Cost: Free
Contact: jennyg@wachusettchamber.com
SCORE Small Business Counseling
Sponsor: Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce
Time: 9 to 11 a.m.
Place: Nashoba Valley Chamber, 100 Sherman Ave., Ste. 3, Devens
By appointment only.
Cost: Free
Contact: 978-772-6976

Friday February 24, 2012

Second To None Customer Service
Sponsor: Community Business Associates
Time: 7:15 to 8:30 a.m.
Place: Oliver Wight Tavern, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Rd., Sturbridge

Speaker: author and sales trainer John Chapin.

Cost: Free
Contact: http://www.communitybusinessassociates.org

Saturday February 25, 2012

Central Mass. Golf Expo
Sponsor: Central Mass. Golf
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Place: Mechanics Hall, Worcester
Event runs two days.
Cost: To exhibit:: $650
Contact: Nancy Trout, 508-335-6372

Sunday February 26, 2012

Central Mass. Golf Expo
Sponsor: Central Mass. Golf
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Place: Mechanics Hall, Worcester
Cost: $650 to exhibit
Contact: Nancy Trout, 508-335-6372

Tuesday February 28, 2012

Brew Before 5 With HYPE9
Sponsor: Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce
Time: 8 to 9 a.m.
Place: Tavolino Restaurant, 33 East Main St., Westborough
HYPE9 members are 21 to 40 years old.
Cost: Free
Contact: 508-836-4444
Business Basics: Ten Steps To Starting A Business
Sponsor: Center for Women & Enterprise
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Place: Center for Women & Enterprise, Worcester
Cost: $35
Contact: 508-363-2300
Dine-Around
Sponsor: Middlesex West Chamber of Commerce
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Place: Star Custom Framers, 117 Great Rd., Stow Shopping Center
Cost: Free for members; $10 pre-registered non-members; $20 members at the door
Contact: 978-263-0010

Wednesday February 29, 2012

Leap Year Mega-Mixer
Sponsor: BNI/Chamber Alliance
Time: 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Place: Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center, 1657 Worcester Rd., Framingham
Cost includes appetizers and door prizes.
Cost: $20 pre-registered; $25 at the door
Contact: 508-879-5600
Human Resources Series Lunch
Sponsor: Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce
Time: Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Place: MassDevelopment, 33 Andrews Pkwy., Devens
Guest speaker Maedon Coburn of Appleseed Personnel presents "Basic Interviewing Skills."
Cost: $20 members pre-registered; $30 non-members and at the door
Contact: 978-772-6976
The Power Behind QR Codes
Sponsor: Holden Area Chamber of Commerce
Time: 8 to 9:30 a.m.
Place: Alden Research Laboratory Auditorium, 30 Shrewsbury St., Holden

The featured speaker is John DiPietro, owner of Advanced Business Concepts in Holden. Coffee and bagels provided by The Bagel Inn.

Cost: $5
Contact: 508-829-9220

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