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8 MetroWest495 Biz | February 2015 Out About & TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Small Business Toolkit Series Host: MetroWest Chamber of Commerce Time: 9 to 10:30 a.m. Place: Chamber conference room, 1671 Worcester Rd., Framingham Details: MetroWest Chamber of Commerce strives to provide our member businesses with benefits that help their business. Each month offers information on a topic de- signed to help grow your business, guided by expert speakers. Price: Free Contact: 508-879-5600 Dine-Around Business After Hours Networking Host: Middlesex West Chamber of Commerce Time: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Place: Concord Teacakes, 59 Com- monwealth Ave., Concord Details: Hosted by members for members. These events offer a great opportunity to connect to other business owners and managers in the area. Price: Free for members; nonmem- bers can pre-register for $15 or pay $20 at the door Contact: 978-263-0010 Business During Hours Host: Milford Area Chamber of Commerce Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Place: Dean College, 99 Main St., Franklin Details: Speaker Dee Masiello, dean of the school of continuing studies at Dean College, discusses certificate and degree programs to keep your skills sharp. Price: $15 members; $25 nonmembers Contact: chamber@milfordchamber.org WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Networking 101 Workshop Host: Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce Time: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Place: The chamber, 11 Florence St., Marlborough Details: Hosted by Rising Young Professionals, this informational workshop is followed by a network- ing session with light refreshments. Reservations are required. Price: $10 Contact: 508-485-7746 Contract Law Basics & Collections Host: Milford Area Chamber of Commerce Time: 8 to 9:30 a.m. Place: The chamber, 258 Main St., Milford Details: Part of the chamber's Boot Camp Series. Fundamentals of con- tract formation and legal avenues to ensure payment under your contract. With speaker Michael P. Murphy of law firm Mirick O'Connell. Price: Free Contact: chamber@milfordchamber.org THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26 Membership Breakfast Host: Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce Time: 7:15 to 9 a.m. Place: Doubletree Hotel, 5400 Com- puter Dr., Westborough Details: Guest speaker, Genzyme Director of Communications David Murdoch. Founded in 1981 in Boston, Genzyme evolved from a tiny startup with just a handful of employees to one of the world's leading biotech companies. In 2014, Genzyme moved 500 employees from opera- tions in Framingham to a new facility in Westborough. Price: $32; $35 at the door for mem- bers; $55 for nonmembers, must pre-pay by credit card Contact: 508-836-4444 Business Builders Referral Group Host: Middlesex West Chamber of Commerce Time: 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Place: The chamber, 179 Great Rd., Acton Details: A referral group that requires prior approval for attendance. It is open to one seat per industry for business development and referrals. Price: One-time $100 annual fee: chamber membership required. Contact: Sarah Fletcher, 978-263-0010 Business After Hours Host: United Regional Chamber of Commerce Time: 5 to 7 p.m. Place: 1776 Financial Services, 443 E. Central St. , Franklin Details: Join us for this great net- working opportunity. Price: Free for members; $10 for nonmembers Contact: 508-222-0801 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 Credit Management For Businesses Host: Milford Area Chamber of Commerce Time: 8 to 9:30 a.m. Place: The chamber, 258 Main St., Milford Details: Part of the chamber's Boot Camp Series. What to expect from the lender when seeking financing for your business. Speakers: Shefali Desai, business development officer, Milford National Bank and Trust; and Allan Villatoro, business lending and development officer, Homefield Credit Union. Price: Free Contact: chamber@milfordchamber.org FRIDAY, MARCH 6 Mega Networking Breakfast Host: Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce Time: 7:30 to 9 a.m. Place: Devens Common Center, 31 Andrews Pkwy., Devens Details: Attendees will participate in short structured networking ses- sions. Great opportunity to meet and network with dozens of businesses from the Greater Gardner, Middlesex West, Nashoba Valley and North Cen- tral Mass Chambers of Commerce. Price: $20 pre-registered members; $30 walk-ins and nonmembers Contact: 978-632-1780; info@gardnerma.com Coffee Connections Host: Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce Time: 8 to 9:30 a.m. Place: Clock Tower Place, 146 Main St., Bldg. 2, Maynard Details: Metered parking on Main, the open-air lot, or the second and third floor of the parking garage are recommended. Suggested entrance to Building 2 is next to Maynard Medical, at the wrought-iron fence. Free coffee, light breakfast. Reserva- tions required. Price: Free Contact: info@assabetvalleychamber.org TUESDAY, MARCH 10 CEO Workshop Host: MetroWest Chamber of Commerce Time: 9 a.m. to noon Place: The chamber,1671 Worcester Rd., Framingham Price: $99; $49 for selected cham- ber members who register at the chamber Contact: Nancy Cantor, 774-248-4593 or nancy@cantorconsulting.com BFF: Business Forward Females Host: Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce Time: Noon to 1:30 p.m. Place: Marriott Courtyard Marlbor- ough,75 Felton St., Marlborough Details: Registration is required Price: $22 for pre-registered mem- bers; $40 for nonmembers Contact: 508-836-4444 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 Dine With Corridor Nine Host: Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce Time: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Place: Taco Bell, 289 Turnpike Rd., Westborough Details: Taco Bell is partnering with Corridor Nine and donating 15 percent of restaurant proceeds back to the chamber. Dine in or place a take-out order. Be sure to let your server know that you are dining for Corridor Nine. Price: Cost of your meal Contact: 508-836-4444 Business After Hours Host: Milford Area Chamber of Commerce Time: 5 to 7:30 p.m. Place: Scioli's Pizza Bar, 46 South Main St., Milford Details: Networking Price: $10 members; $25 nonmembers Contact: chamber@milfordchamber.org THURSDAY, MARCH 12 Business Builders Referral Group Host: Middlesex West Chamber of Commerce Time: 7:30 to 9 a.m Place: The chamber, 179 Great Rd., Acton Details: A referral group that requires prior approval for attendance. It is open to one seat per industry for business development and referrals. Price: One-time $100 annual fee: chamber membership required. Contact: Sarah Fletcher, 978-263-0010 FRIDAY, MARCH 13 Young Professionals Group Host: MetroWest Chamber of Commerce Time: 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Place: Skybokx 109, 319 Speen St., Natick Details: Young working profession- als, join us for a fun networking lunch. There will not be a speaker this month, just straight networking. Bring your 60-second commercial and be prepared to talk about what you do. The group meets every second Friday of the month. Cost includes lunch. Price: $25 members; $35 nonmembers Contact: 508-879-5600 Business Breakfast Club Networking Host: Middlesex West Chamber of Commerce Time: 7:30 to 9 a.m. Place: Acton Pharmacy, 563 Mass. Ave., West Acton Details: Business-before-hours net- working is a member benefit; hosted by members for members. These meetings occur on the second Friday morning most every month. Price: Free for members; $15 pre- registered nonmembers or $20 at the door. Contact: Sarah Fletcher, 978-263-0010 FOR MORE EVENTS AND ADDI- TIONAL INFORMATION, CHECK OUT OUR ONLINE CALENDAR AT www.wbjournal.com/calendar. Upcoming Events Young Professionals Group luncheon, Courtyard Boston Natick, Feb. 13 Photos captioned from the top: 1 Beth Reynolds, Director of Membership Development for the MetroWest Chamber of Commerce, speaks to the group. 2 David Ostrowsky, author of "Game Over or Game On?: How Pro Athletes Leave Sports and Enjoy the Game of Life," presents a talk. 3 Members of the MetroWest Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals listen during the monthly lunch meeting. 3 2 1 MetroWest Chamber of Commerce