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8 MetroWest495 Biz | February 2014 Out about & FEBRUARY 25 small Business toolkit series Hosted by MetroWest Chamber of Commerce 8:30-11 a.m. Chamber conference room 1671 Worcester Rd., Framingham Each month we offer information on a topic designed to help grow your business guided by expert speakers. This month's topic is administrative business resources, presented by Sheldon Prenovitz: "The Healthcare Reform Act and What you Need to Know." PRICE: Free CoNTACT: beth@metrowest.org extreme networking group III Hosted by united Regional Chamber of Commerce 7:45-9 a.m. Commonwealth Financial Group 4 Broad St., Plainville A business-to-business networking group. PRICE: Free CoNTACT: Janet Letourneau, 508-699-4415 www.unitedregionalchamber.org Dine-around Business after Hours Hosted by Middlesex West Chamber of Commerce 5:30-7 p.m. Green design Group 120 Commonwealth Ave., West Concord Hosted by members for members. Connect to other business owners and managers in the area, develop connections and become a familiar face in the community. These events offer a relaxed atmosphere to introduce yourself and your business. PRICE: Free for members; $15 pre- registered non-members; $20 non-member guests at the door CoNTACT: 978-263-0010 Chamber Overview Hosted by Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce 8-9:15 a.m. Central one Federal Credit union 40 South St., Westborough If you are a new chamber member, new employee to your company or interested in joining the chamber, attend this free event to get a complete overview of the Corridor Nine Chamber's programs and services. Light refreshments will be served. PRICE: Free CoNTACT: 508-836-4444 FEBRUARY 26 Businesswomen's Luncheon meeting Hosted by Milford Area Chamber of Commerce 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. doubletree by Hilton Boston/Milford 11 Beaver Street, Milford The mission of the CWL is to provide local area businesswomen with an opportunity to meet other women leaders, establish personal relationships, improve business skills, share experiences and develop a network of trusted professionals. PRICE: $20 members; $30 non-members CoNTACT: 508-473-6700, chamber@milfordchamber.org FEBRUARY 27 membership Breakfast Hosted by Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce 7:15-9 a.m. doubletree Hotel 5400 Computer dr., Westborough Guest speaker is Michael Goodman, associate professor and chair of the department of public policy at the university of Massachusetts dartmouth. PRICE: $29; $34 at the door; $50 non- members, must pre-pay by credit card REGISTRATIoN dETAILS Registration is required CoNTACT: 508-836-4444 MARCH 4 YP Connect trivia night Hosted by Middlesex West Chamber of Commerce 6-8 p.m. Holiday Inn Boxborough 242 Adams Pl., Boxborough The young Professionals referral group, yP Connect, will meet the first Tuesday of every month for trivia and networking. Make a team with friends and co-workers or join a team of new friends. Cash bar, no registration required. PRICE: Free CoNTACT: Amanda Marton, 978-263-8701 First tuesday Business talks Hosted by Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce 9-10:30 a.m. Main Street Cafe 181 Main St., Marlborough Meet with Susanne Morreale Leeber, the president and CEo of the chamber, about the business climate in Marlborough or to inquire as to changes due to legislation pending in the state or federal levels. Networking. PRICE: Free REGISTRATIoN dETAILS Reservations requested CoNTACT: 508-485-7746 MARCH 5 extreme networking I Hosted by united Regional Chamber of Commerce 7:30-9 a.m. Best deli 391 East Central St., Franklin Networking. PRICE: Free CoNTACT: Ed Mcdonough, 508-308-8224 MARCH 7 Business Connections: master mind Discussion Hosted by Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. The chamber 11 Florence St., Marlborough Networking on the first Friday of the month. Sit in on a session and decide whether you can benefit. Please bring your own lunch. PRICE: Free for members; $15 guests REGISTRATIoN dETAILS Reservations requested CoNTACT: 508-485-7746 MARCH 11 extreme networking group III Hosted by united Regional Chamber of Commerce 7:45 -9 a.m. Commonwealth Financial Group 4 Broad St., Plainville A business-to-business networking group. PRICE: Free REGISTRATIoN dETAILS CoNTACT: Janet Letourneau, 508-699-4415 www.unitedregionalchamber.org upcoming events The Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a legislative panel discussion last month at the Doubletree Hotel in Westborough. The breakfast event gave the busi- ness community a chance to hear from legislators on issues that may affect their industry. Photos captioned from left to right: 1 State Representative Matthew A. Beaton and Michael Crawford of Commerce Bank & Trust. 2 Joseph Sawyer of Shrewsbury Public Schools and Dan Winchester of Ready 2 Run Graphics. 3 Barbara Clifford, president, Corridor Nine Chamber of Commerce; and State Representative George N. Peterson. 4 State Representatives Carolyn C. Dykema, George N. Peterson and Senator Michael O. Moore. 3 2 1 4 Corridor 9 Legislative Breakfast