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Tuesday September 7, 2010
- Sales & Operations Planning with Bob Stahl
- Sponsor: APICS Worcester County
- Time: 5:30 p.m.
- Place: The Manor, West Boylston
- Presentation by Bob Stahl, author of Sales & Operations Planning, The How-To Handbook. Includes a dinner buffet and networking.
- Cost: $25; $10 unemployed or retired
- Contact: Kristi Saunders, 508-603-1177, goldeylocks@charter.net
- Just Networking
- Sponsor: Networked Events
- Time: 5 to 8 p.m.
- Place: Dillinger's at Union Station, Worcester
- Open networking at its best. No long boring speeches, no silly games, no cliques
- Cost: $10 in advance, $15 at the door
- Contact: Dan Edmonds, 508-243-1529
Wednesday September 8, 2010
- Business After Hours
- Sponsor: Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce
- Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
- Place: Kimball Farm, 400 Littleton Rd., Westford
- Cost: $10 members; $20 non-members and members at the door
- Contact: Melissa Fetterhoff, 978-772-6976, melissa@nvcoc.com
- Introduction to Plant Layout
- Sponsor: MassMEP
- Time: 8 to 11 a.m.
- Place: MassMEP Office, 100 Grove Street, Worcester
Systematic Layout Planning uses actual data to determine the most effective and efficient layout possible. For companies that are expanding, consolidating or reorganizing.
- Cost: $25
- Contact: Kathie Mahoney, 508-831-7020, kathiem@masmep.org
- Businesswomen's Luncheon Meeting
- Sponsor: Milford Area Chamber of Commerce
- Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Place: Doubletree Hotel, 11 Beaver St., Milford
- Cost: $20 members; $30 non-members
- Contact: 508-473-6700
- Back to Business Breakfast
- Sponsor: Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce
- Time: 7:30 to 9 a.m.
- Place: Pleasant Valley Country Club 95 Armsby Rd., Sutton
- Panel discussion with Andre M. Porter, executive director of the Office of Small Business and Entrepreneurship; Barbara Anthony, undersecretary of the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation; Andres Lopez, president of the Massachusetts Community Development Finance Corporation; and Reggie Nunnally, executive director of the Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office.
- Cost: Members $25 advance, $30 at the door. Non-members $35 advance, $40 at the door.
- Contact: Brenna Ruchala, 508-234-9090, brenna@blackstonevalley.org
- Marketing Seminar
- Sponsor: Central Mass South Chamber of Commerce
- Time: 3:30 to 5 p.m.
- Place: Rehabilitative Resources, 1 Picker Road, Sturbridge
- Presented by Dick Vaughn of the Spirit 970.
- Cost: $25 members, $35 non-members, $1 students
- Contact: Melissa White, 508-347-8181 ext. 109
Thursday September 9, 2010
- Leadership Skills for Lead People
- Sponsor: CMEA The Employers Association
- Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Place: Worcester Country Club, 2 Rice Street, Worcester
- Mike Schulde of Quality Leadership Network will speak on leadership and transitioning to a leadership position.
- Cost: $190 CMEA Members; $250 Non-members
- Contact: Cindy Wright, cmeatraining@att.net, 508-755-5244
- First Session: Elements of Metallurgy - an 11 Week Course
- Sponsor: Worcester Chapter, ASM International
- Time: 6 to 8 p.m
- Place: Worcester Polytechnic Institute
- This course is designed for engineers, technicians, managers, marketing and sales personnel as well as others in metal working related fields.
- Cost: ASM member $550, non-ASM member $650
- Contact: Joseph M. Oparowski, 508-766-1371, joseph_oparowski@bose.com
Friday September 10, 2010
- Good Morning Breakfast With Gordon Lankton
- Sponsor: North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce
- Time: 6:45 to 8:30 a.m.
- Place: Four Points by Sheraton, Leominster
- Guest speaker: Gordon Lankton, Chairman, Nypro.
- Cost: $21 for members; $40 for non-members
- Contact: Marissa Torres, 978-353-7600 x235, torres@massweb.org
- Women's Business Council
- Sponsor: Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce
- Time: 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
- Place: Embassy Suites, 123 Boston Post Rd West, Marlborough
- Cost: $25
- Contact: 508-485-7746, marlcham@marlboroughchamber.org
- Good Morning MetroWest with Karyn Polito
- Sponsor: MetroWest Chamber of Commerce
- Time: 7:15 to 9 a.m.
- Place: Crowne Plaza Boston/Natick, 1360 Worcester St., Natick
- Guest speaker: Karyn Polito, Republican candidate for state treasurer
- Cost: $20 pre-registered, $30 walk-ins (includes breakfast)
- Contact: Patty Danos, 508-879-5600, patty@metrowest.org
Saturday September 11, 2010
- 17th Annual Applefest 5K Road Race
- Sponsor: Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce
- Time: 8:30 a.m.
- Place: Zeh School, 33 Howard St., Northborough
- Cost: $10 pre-registraion; $15 registration
- Contact: 508-836-4444
- Bay State Audio & Media Golf Tournament
- Sponsor: LRGHealthcare
- Time: 3 to 8 p.m.
- Place: Blackstone National Golf Club, Sutton
- To benefit the Anderson Pharmacy Fund for Oncology Patients in memory of Jerry Anderson.
- Cost: $150 individual; $550 foursome
- Contact: Meggin Anderson, 774-696-3523, meggin@bsaudio.net
Monday September 13, 2010
- 4th Annual MetroWest Chamber Educational Foundation Golf Tournament
- Sponsor: MetroWest Chamber of Commerce
- Time: 11 a.m. registration
- Place: Charter Oak Country Club, 15 Brent Drive, Hudson
- Includes greens fees, cart, golfer's gift bag, lunch, cocktail reception and dinner!
- Cost: $250 per person (dinner only $50 )
- Contact: Patty Danos, patty@metrowest.org
- Sociological Media: Creating Profitability Through Indispensable Social Media Insights
- Sponsor: Vision Advertising
- Time: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Place: Clark University, Grace Conference Room, Higgins University Center, 950 Main St., Worcester
- Cost: $45 walk-in, $40 online pre-registration, $60 for two online pre-registration
- Contact: Laura Briere, 508-754-3643, laura@vision-advertising.com
- Fall Classic Golf Tournament
- Sponsor: Milford Area Chamber of Commerce
- Time: 7:30 a.m. registration
- Place: New England Country Club, 180 Paine St., Bellingham
- Cost: $150
- Contact: 508-473-6700
Tuesday September 14, 2010
- Success Stories and Lessons Learned
- Sponsor: WPI Venture Forum
- Time: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Place: WPI Campus Center, Worcester, Odeum, 3rd floor
- With keynote speaker Greg Bialecki, Massachusetts Secretary of Economic Development. Several entrepreneurs who have presented in the past will share some of their experiences.
- Cost: $30 general public
- Contact: Lorelle Tross, 508-831-5075, kwamina@wpi.edu
- Distinguished Speakers Breakfast
- Sponsor: Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce
- Time: 7:45 to 9:15 a.m.
- Place: Marlborough Courtyard by Marriott , 75 Felton St., Marlborough
- Cost: $20
- Contact: 508-485-7746, marlcham@marlboroughchamber.org
Wednesday September 15, 2010
- 40 under Forty Awards
- Sponsor: Worcester Business Journal
- Time: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
- Place: Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St., Worcester
- Join us as we celebrate the achievements of 40 of the brightest, up and coming business leaders in the Central Mass region!
- Cost: $40
- Contact: Kris Prosser, 508-755-8004 ext. 286, kprosser@wbjournal.com
- Business After Hours
- Sponsor: Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce
- Time: 5 to 7:30 p.m.
- Place: UMassMemorial at Southborough, Marlborough Hospital Specialty Care, 28 Newton St., Southborough
- Cost: Free to members; $50 for non-members
- Contact: 508-836-4444
- Hype 9 Brew Before Nine
- Sponsor: Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce
- Time: 8 to 9 a.m.
- Place: Not Your Average Joe's, 291 Turnpike Rd., Westborough
- Open to those 21 to 40. No registration required. Coffee and refreshments provided.
- Cost: Free
- Contact: 508-836-4444
- ASM Bowling Night for Family, Spouses and Guests
- Sponsor: Worcester Chapter, ASM International
- Time: 6 to 8 p.m
- Place: AMF Auburn Lanes, 101 Southbridge St. (Rte. 12), Auburn
- Two hours of unlimited bowling, featuring pizza, unlimited soft drinks and prizes. Shoe and ball rental included. Cash bar available. Reservations required by Friday, Sept. 10.
- Cost: Members and guests $20, students/retirees/unemployed $15.
- Contact: Chuck Innis, 508-753-4950
- Women's Business Advisory Network
- Sponsor: Wachusett Chamber of Commerce
- Time: 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Place: Maharishi Ayurveda Health Center, 679 George Hill Rd., Lancaster
- Speaker: Karin Pirc., author, psychologist and Ayurvedic physician.
- Cost: Free, brown bag lunch
- Contact: Maegan McCaffrey, 978-368-7687, maegen@wachusettchamber.com
- 14th Annual President's Cub Golf Tournament
- Sponsor: Dean College
- Time: 8 a.m.
- Place: New England Country Club, 180 Paine St., Bellingham
- Shotgun start at 9 a.m. Lunch and awards to follow.
- Cost: $200
- Contact: golf@dean.edu
Thursday September 16, 2010
- Workforce Training Fund Info Session
- Sponsor: Workforce Central One Stop Career Center
- Time: 10:30 a.m.
- Place: Central Massachusetts Regional Employment Board, 44 Front Street, 3rd floor, Worcester
- The Workforce Training Fund provides resources to Massachusetts businesses and workers to train current and new employees.
- Cost: Free, registration required
- Contact: John McCarthy, 508-373-7604, jmccarthy@detma.org
- Fidelity Bank Breakfast Series
- Sponsor: Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce
- Time: 7:30 to 9 a.m.
- Place: Devens Common Center, 27 Andrews Parkway, Devens
- Barbara Anthony, undersecretary of the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation, will discuss economic concerns facing small businesses.
- Cost: $20 members, $30 non-members and members at the door
- Contact: Melissa Fetterhoff, 978-772-6976, melissa@nvcoc.com
- 2010 EANE Healthcare Conference
- Sponsor: Employers Association of the NorthEast
- Time: 7:30 a.m. to Noon
- Place: Publick House Inn, Rte 131, Sturbridge
- Panel includes Terrence Briggs, Bowditch & Dewey LLP; Jennifer Borislow, Borislow Insurance; Susan Silver O'Connor, Health New England; Karen Smith, EANE
- Cost: $140 EANE members; $185 non-members
- Contact: Karen Cronenberger, 508-767-3415, kcronenberger@eane.org
- Annual Biz2Biz Showcase & Business After Hours
- Sponsor: Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce
- Time: 4 to 7:30 p.m.
- Place: Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel courtyard, 181 Boston Post Rd. West, Marlborough
- Cost: Free
- Contact: 508-485-7746, marlcham@marlboroughchamber.org
Saturday September 18, 2010
- Blackstone Valley Healthy Living Expo
- Sponsor: Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce
- Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Place: Blackstone Valley Technical High School, 65 Pleasant Street, Upton
- Cost: Free
- Contact: Brenna Ruchala, 508-234-9090, brenna@blackstonevalley.org
Tuesday September 21, 2010
- Customer Service Excellence
- Sponsor: CMEA The Employers Association
- Time: 8:30 a.m.to 4 p.m.
- Place: Worcester Country Club, 2 Rice St., Worcester
- Mike Schulde of Quality Leadership Network will speak on customer service techniques.
- Cost: $190 CMEA members; $250 non-members
- Contact: Cindy Wright, cmeatraining@att.net, 508-755-5244
Wednesday September 22, 2010
- Fun at Five
- Sponsor: Central Mass South Chamber of Commerce
- Time: 5 to 7 p.m.
- Place: The Vienna, 14 South St., Southbridge
- Cost: $10 for chamber members who pre-register, $15 for members at the door, $20 for non-members
- Contact: Alexandra McNitt, 508-347-2761
- Business After Hours
- Sponsor: MetroWest Chamber of Commerce
- Time: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
- Place: Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., 1400 Computer Drive, Suite 110, Westborough
- Cost: Pre-registered Chamber member and BNI member $10, Non-member $20
- Contact: Patty Danos, patty@metrowest.org
- Marketing Financial Services to Women
- Sponsor: Leading Women Mass.
- Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
- Place: Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center, 1657 Worcester Rd., Framingham
- Panelists include Lisa M. Badeau, executive vice president/group account director, Hill Holliday. Please register in advance.
- Cost: Members $65, non-members $79. Includes dinner.
- Contact: Victoria R. Waterman, 401-597-0649, vwaterman@LeadingWomen.biz
Thursday September 23, 2010
- Ultimate Networking Breakfast
- Sponsor: Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce
- Time: 7:15 to 9 a.m.
- Place: Doubletree Hotel, 5400 Computer Dr., Westborough
- Cost: Members $29 ($34 at the door); $50 for non-members
- Contact: 508-836-4444
- BNI Chamber Alliance MegaMixer
- Sponsor: MetroWest/BNI Alliance
- Time: 5 to 8 p.m.
- Place: Best Western Royal Plaza, 181 Boston Post Road, Marlborough
- Includes appetizers
- Cost: $15 pre-registered , $20 at the door
- Contact: Jim Giammarinaro, 508 881-6940, jim@freedomdigitalprinting.com
- Supervisor and the Law
- Sponsor: CMEA The Employers Association
- Time: 9 a.m.to 4 p.m.
- Place: Worcester Country Club, 2 Rice Street, Worcester
- Susan Fentin, Esq, of Skoler, Abbott and Presser, P.C. will speak to managers and supervisors to help them understand their role as legal agents of their organization.
- Cost: $190 CMEA members; $250 non-members
- Contact: Cindy Wright, cmeatraining@att.net, 508-755-5244
Friday September 24, 2010
- 9th Annual Executive Women in Healthcare Conference
- Sponsor: Massachusetts Hospital Association
- Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Place: Sheraton Framingham Hotel
- With keynote speaker Beverly Kaye, founder and CEO of Career Systems International.
- Cost: $229 for MHA members; $199 for groups of 3+ from the same MHA member organization
- Contact: Eileen A. Velásquez, evelasquez@mhalink.org
- EANE Membership Briefing
- Sponsor: Employers Association of the NorthEast
- Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 am
- Place: Employers Association of the NorthEast, 67 Millbrook St., Suite #208, Worcester, MA
- Complimentary briefing about EANE resources, available to employers, to help with all aspects of human resources and employment practices.
- Cost: Free
- Contact: Karen Cronenberger
Tuesday September 28, 2010
- Sandler Sales Seminar; Part One: Overcoming the Sales Stigma
- Sponsor: MetroWest Chamber of Commerce
- Time: 7:45 to 9 a.m.
- Place: Sheraton Framingham, 1657 Worcester Rd., Framingham
- Cost: Chamber members: $20 per seminar or $50 for all 3, non-members $30 per seminar
- Contact: Patty Danos, patty@metrowest.org, 508-879-5600
- Foundation of Effective Leadership
- Sponsor: Employers Association of the NorthEast
- Time: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Place: Employers Association of the NorthEast, 67 Millbrook St., Suite #208, Worcester
- Delivered by Susan Miller, EANE's director of lifelong learning and employee development.
- Cost: $225 EANE members; $295 non-members
- Contact: Karen Cronenberger, 508-767-3415, kcronenberger@eane.org
Wednesday September 29, 2010
- Educational Showcase, Networking Before Nine
- Sponsor: Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce
- Time: 7:45 to 10 a.m.
- Place: Immaculate Conception School corner of Washington & Prospect Streets, Marlborough
- Cost: Members $10 advance, $20 door; non-members $20 advance, $25 door
- Contact: 508-485-7746, marlcham@marlboroughchamber.org
Thursday September 30, 2010
- Payroll & Benefits Administration
- Sponsor: CMEA The Employers Association
- Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Place: Worcester Country Club, 2 Rice St., Worcester
- Susan Gordon of Bercume Associates will speak on effective payroll and benefits administration basics with emphasis on compliance with the laws and rules that regulate these two areas.
- Cost: $190 CMEA members; $250 non-members
- Contact: Cindy Wright, cmeatraining@att.net, 508-755-5244
- Managing Workers Compensation Claims
- Sponsor: Employers Association of the NorthEast
- Time: 8:30 a.m. to Noon
- Place: Employers Association of the NorthEast, 67 Millbrook St., Suite #208, Worcester, MA
- Cost: $105 EANE members; $140 non-members
- Contact: Karen Cronenberger, 508-767-3415, kronenberger@eane.org
- Annual Legislative Breakfast
- Sponsor: Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce
- Time: 7:30 to 9 a.m.
- Place: Devens Common Center, 31 Andrews Parkway, Devens
- With speaker Barry Bluestone, dean of the School of Social Sciences, Urban Affairs and Public Policy at Northeastern University.
- Cost: $20 members early bird, $25 non-members and members after 9/17
- Contact: Melissa Fetterhoff, 978-772-6976, melissa@nvcoc.com
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