Worcester Business Journal

www.wbjournal.com February 2, 2015 • Worcester Business Journal 23 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 North Central Mass Networkers Group SPONSOR: North Central Mass Networkers TIME: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. PLACE: Leominster Public Library, 30 West St., Leominster CONTACT: Ellen Neacy, 281-455-4753, eaneacy7@gmail.com FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6 BIG (Business Improvement Group) SPONSOR: Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce TIME: 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. PLACE: Chamber, 100 Sherman Ave., Devens COST: $150 a year to join CONTACT: melissa@nwcoc.com TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 North Central Mass Networkers: Career Counselor SPONSOR: North Central Mass. Networkers TIME: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. PLACE: Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley CONTACT: Ellen Neacy, eaneacy7@ gmail.com Chamber Referral Network SPONSOR: Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce TIME: 8 to 9:15 a.m. PLACE: Chamber, 100 Sherman Ave., Devens CONTACT: melissa@nwcoc.com WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Young Professionals of Nashoba Valley: Musical Bingo at Simple Man Saloon SPONSOR: Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce TIME: 6:30 to 9 p.m. PLACE: Simple Man Saloon, 119 High St., Clinton CONTACT: melissa@nwcoc.com Woman In Business Monthly Luncheon SPONSOR: Woman In Business TIME: 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. PLACE: Sturbridge Host Hotel & Conference Center, 366 Main St., Sturbridge COST: $14 members; $16 for non- members CONTACT: 508-764-1657, info@ wibsturbridge.org Sales Leads Group SPONSOR: North Central Mass. Chamber of Commerce TIME: 8 to 9:30 a.m. PLACE: Chamber, 860 South St., Fitchburg Open networking begins at 7:45 a.m. CONTACT: Yasmin Loft, 978-353-7600, ext. 234, loft@massweb.org Chamber Breakfast Networking SPONSOR: Auburn Chamber of Commerce TIME: 7:30 to 9 a.m. PLACE: Auburn/Webster Lodge of Elks, 754 Southbridge St. , Auburn COSTY: $25 members; $35 non- members; ($5 extra at door) CONTACT: Eleanor Houbre, 508-753-2924, ext. 224, info@auburnchamberma.com Business After Hours/Super Raffle SPONSOR: Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce TIME: 5 to 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner CONTACT: 978-632-1780, info@gardnerma.com FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Women's Business Network SPONSOR: Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce TIME: 11:45 to 1 p.m. PLACE: Harvest Café, 40 Washington St., Hudson COST: Contact chamber for details CONTACT: info@assabetvalleychamber. org Business Breakfast Club Networking SPONSOR: Middlesex West Chamber of Commerce TIME: 7:30 to 9 a.m. PLACE: Levine-Piro Law, 63 Great Rd., Maynard COST: $15 non-members; 20 at door CONTACT: Sarah Fletcher, 978-263-0010 2015 Economic Forecast Forum and Breakfast SPONSORS: Worcester Business Journal and Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce TIME: 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. PLACE: Beechwood Hotel, 363 Plantation St., Worcester COST: $40, $45 after Feb. 5 CONTACT: Kris Prosser, 508-755-8004, ext. 286, kprosser@wbjournal.com TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Member Orientation SPONSOR: MetroWest Chamber of Commerce TIME: 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. PLACE; Chamber, 1671 Worcester Rd., Framingham CONTACT: 508-879-5600, chamber@metrowest.org WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 HR Council: Data Security SPONSOR: North Central Mass. Chamber of Commerce TIME: 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. PLACE: Chamber, 860 South St., Fitchburg COST: $20 members; $30 non-members CONTACT: 978-353-7600, chamber@ massweb.org Business After Hours SPONSOR: MetroWest Chamber of Commerce TIME: 5:30 to 7 p.m. PLACE: American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham COST: $10 members; $20 non-members CONTACT: 508-879-5600 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Third Friday Eye Opener Networking SPONSOR: Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce TIME: 9 to 10:30 a.m. PLACE: Chamber, 11 Florence St., Marlborough CONTACT: 508-485-7746 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Small Business Toolkit Series SPONSOR: MetroWest Chamber of Commerce TIME: 9 to 10:30 a.m. PLACE: Chamber, 1671 Worcester Rd., Framingham CONTACT: 508-879-5600 Dine-Around Business After Hours Networking SPONSOR: Middlesex West Chamber of Commerce TIME: 5:30 to 7 p.m. PLACE: Concord Teacakes, 59 Commonwealth Ave., Concord COST: $15 non-members; $20 at door CONTACT: Sarah Fletcher, 978-263-0010 Chamber Referral Network SPONSOR: Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce TIME: 8 to 9:15 a.m. PLACE: Chamber, 100 Sherman Ave., Devens CONTACT: melissa@nwcoc.com THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26 Business Builders Referral Group SPONSOR: Middlesex West Chamber of Commerce TIME: 7:30 to 9 a.m. PLACE: Chamber, 179 Great Rd., Acton COST: One-time $100 annual fee: chamber membership required CONTACT: Sarah Fletcher, 978-263-0010 n For more events and additional information, check out our online calendar at www.WBJournal.com/calendar. NETWORKING Y O U R R E G I O N A L R E S O U R C E F O R B U Y I N G O R S E L L I N G A B U S I N E S S Your resource for buying or selling a business BUSINESS OF THE MONTH The following is our selection for the business of the month that is for sale. For confidential reasons the name of the business and its exact location is omitted. • METAL PRODUCTS SERVICE BUSINESS • This business is devoted to apply a variety of adaptations to metal OEM products. Products are shipped to this company for a variety of reasons for preparation for retail and wholesale distribution. The company has a strong OEM customer base and is well established in its market segment. The company has substantial machinery and equipment to service customers. Ample opportunity to grow with proprietary products or to expand the current customer base. Real estate could also be purchased. This business is in the central New England area and profitable. This is a turn key operation. Retirement is the reason for this divestiture. Annual revenue exceeds $2,000,000. Business Review Memorandum is available on request. All inquiries should be directed to the EXCHANGE by email: SMunyon@wbjournal.com or telephone Susan Munyon at 508-755-8004 x258. Inquirer should provide name, phone number and email address as well as the specific Business of the Month of interest. For additional businesses for sale go to www.wbjournal.com and click on the EXCHANGE EVENT SPOTLIGHT WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 MassLandlords.net/ Worcester SPONSOR: MassLandlords.net TIME: 6 to 9 p.m. PLACE: Worcester Technical High School, 1 Skyline Dr., Worcester Join Worcester-area rental property owners, managers and service providers for dinner and educational topics. COST: $15, includes dinner CONTACT: dquattrochi@masslandlords.net

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