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wbjournal.com | January 6, 2020 | Worcester Business Journal 23 E V E N T S & V E N U E S B E S T O F B U S I N E S S Worcester seeks to be accessible to all ages and income levels while still providing an excellent golf experience. Last year, the facility opened a new driving range. Notable runners-up: Wachusett Country Club, Cyprian Keyes Golf Club Green Hill Municipal Golf Course BEST PRIVATE GOLF COURSE Worcester Country Club* Worcester, worcestercc.org Top executive: Head Golf Pro Allan Belden Founded: 1900 Worcester Country Club has hosted the men's national championship (the 1925 U.S. Open) and the women's national championship (the 1960 U.S. Open) and was the site of the inaugural Ryder Cup in 1927. It is one of three golf clubs in the country to host the premier men's, the pre- mier women's and the premier international golf tournaments. Notable runner-up: Tatnuck Country Club BEST HOTEL FOR BUSINESS CLIENTS Beechwood Hotel* Worcester, www.beechwoodhotel.com BEST VENUE FOR A BUSINESS MEETING Beechwood Hotel* Worcester, www.beechwoodhotel.com Top executive: Asset Manager & Managing Director Sayed Saleh Founded: 1989 Employees: 100 The Beechwood's meeting space can accommodate a gathering of almost any type and size, ranging from large educational events with tables and chairs, to networking events and fundraisers. Its state-of-the-art system provides all the necessary amenities, and since it is a hotel, it can offer on-site overnight accommodations and hospitality for guests. Notable runners-up: AC Hotel by Marriott, The Worcester Club BEST NONPROFIT FUNDRAISER EVENT March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction* Westborough, www.marchofdimes.org Top executive: Stephen Sycks, senior Worcester Country Club UpCity Telly Award Expertise Award Expertise Award Communicator Award Communicator Award Worcester Business Journal Top 20 B2B Service Provider | Boston Massachusetts Maritime Academy Best Branding Agencies | Boston Best User Experience Keystone Capital Markets Adcole Corporation Best Video Production Proud to add WBJ Best of Business for Video Production to this year's national & international awards for branding, web design, and video excellence. 2019 Awards development manager for Central & Western Massachusetts Founded: 1938 Employees: 10 Amount raised from 2019 fundraiser: $160,000, up $35,000 from 2018 With the help of the auction fundraiser, in 2019 March of Dimes launched two sup- portive pregnancy care sites in Central Massachusetts, bringing together at-risk pregnant moms in a familiar group setting for prenatal care and education. Evidence shows prenatal care delivered in a group leads to better care with better outcomes. Notable runners-up: CASA Project Champion for Children, 15-40 Connection Gala, The Be Like Brit Foundation Gala Top executive: Asset Manager & Managing Director Sayed Saleh Founded: 1989 Employees: 100 The only AAA Four Diamond-rated hotel in Central Massachusetts, the Beechwood combines a seasoned team of hospitality professionals, its award- winning onsite Somona Restaurant, and a private art collection to offer a unique experience for business guests. This year, the hotel will add to its art collection with a new outdoor fountain. Notable runner-up: AC Hotel by Marriott