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www.wbjournal.com April 27, 2015 • Worcester Business Journal 25 TUESDAY, APRIL 28 Chamber Referral Networking SPONSOR: Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce TIME: 8 to 9:15 a.m. PLACE: Chamber, 100 Sherman Ave., Devens CONTACT: 978-772-6976, director@ nvcoc.com WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 Bolton Business Gathering SPONSOR: Bolton Economic Development Committee TIME: 7:30 to 9 a.m. PLACE: The International, 159 Ballville Rd., Bolton CONTACT: 978-772-6976, melissa@ nvcoc.com THURSDAY, APRIL 30 The New Rules of Sales & Marketing SPONSOR: Clark University TIME: 9 a.m. to Noon PLACE: Clark University, Higgins University Center, Worcester COST: $39; $30 each additional person from same company (Registration and pre-payment required.) CONTACT: Peggy Tiernan, 508-793-7615, sbdc@clarku.edu Joint Business After Hours SPONSOR: Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce TIME: 5 to 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Whitney Place, 238 West Main St., Northborough COST: Call Corridor Nine or Marlborough Regional chamber for details. CONTACT: 508-836-4444 Annual Meeting SPONSOR: Middlesex West Chamber of Commerce TIME: Noon to 2 p.m. PLACE: Holiday Inn, Boxborough Lunch buffet; sponsorships available COST: $42 per person; $49 guests CONTACT: 978-263-0010 TUESDAY, MAY 5 Local Procurement Processes at Institutions of Higher Education SPONSOR: Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce TIME: 2:30 to 4 p.m. PLACE: Chamber, 446 Main St., Worcester COST: $15 non-members CONTACT: kpelletier@worcesterchamber. org First Tuesday Business Talks SPONSOR: Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce TIME: 9 to 10:30 a.m. PLACE: Main Street Café, 182 Main St., Marlborough CONTACT: 508-485-7746 BFF: Business Forward Females SPONSOR: Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce TIME: 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. PLACE: Courtyard by Marriott, 75 Felton St., Marlborough COST: $22 members; $40 non-members, must pre-pay by credit card. CONTACT: 508-836-4444 THURSDAY, MAY 7 Village Toastmasters SPONSOR: Toastmasters TIME: 7 to 8:15 p.m. PLACE: Southbridge Savings Bank, 200 Charlton Rd. (Rte. 20), Sturbridge COST: Guests free; membership fees apply CONTACT: http://727120. toastmastersclubs.org/ WBJ Power Breakfast Series – Solar SPONSOR: Worcester Business Journal TIME: 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. PLACE: Beechwood Hotel, 363 Plantation St., Worcester COST: $35 CONTACT: Kris Prosser at 508-755-8004, ext. 286; kprosser@wbjournal.com Social Media (how to know if it's working for your company) SPONSOR: Clark University TIME: 9 a.m. to Noon PLACE: Clark University, Higgins University Center, Worcester COST: $39; $30 each additional person from same company CONTACT: Peggy Tiernan, 508-793-7615, sbdc@clarku.edu Chamber Educational Foundation Scholarship Reception SPONSOR: MetroWest Chamber of Commerce TIME: 4 to 5:30 p.m. PLACE: Staples Inc., 500 Staples Dr., Framingham CONTACT: 508-879-5600 TUESDAY, MAY 12 Chamber Referral Networking SPONSOR: Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce TIME: 8 to 9:15 a.m. PLACE: Chamber, 100 Sherman Ave., Devens CONTACT: 978-772-6976 WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 111th annual meeting featuring Tom Gardner of The Motley Fool SPONSOR: Worcester Economic Club TIME: 5:30 to 8 p.m. PLACE: Beechwood Hotel, 363 Plantation St., Worcester COST: Contact club for details CONTACT: Linda Salem Pervier, 508- 753-2924, ext. 223, lsalempervier@ worcesterchamber.org Business After Hours, Brewery Style SPONSOR: Webster-Dudley-Oxford Chamber of Commerce TIME: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. PLACE: KBC Brewery & Beer Garden, 9 Frederick St., Webster COST: $10 members; $20 non-members CONTACT: 508-943-9700, ext. 224, info@ wdochamberma.com Sales Lead Group SPONSOR: North Central Mass. Chamber of Commerce TIME: 8 to 9:30 a.m. PLACE: Chamber, 860 South St., Fitchburg CONTACT: Yasmin Loft, 978-353-7600, ext. 234, loft@massweb.org THURSDAY, MAY 14 Joint Business After Hours SPONSOR: Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce TIME: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Haven Country Club, 368 Cross St., Boylston CONTACT: 508-485-7746 Business Builders 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 Business After Hours/Annual Awards SPONSOR: Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce TIME: 4 to 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Haven Country Club, Boylston COST: $15 members; $35 non-members CONTACT: Virginia Parent, 508-753-2924 Q FOR MORE EVENTS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CHECK OUT OUR ONLINE CALENDAR AT www.wbjournal.com/calendar. 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