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8 MetroWest495 Biz | May 2015 Out About & TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 Small Business Toolkit Series Host: MetroWest Chamber of Commerce Time: 9 to 11 a.m. Place: Chamber conference room, 1657 Worcester Rd., Framingham Details: "Tech Solutions to Make Life Easier for a Frenzied Entrepreneur." What apps and tech are out there to make your life easier? To help you make a bigger impact (and profit) in your business? And what do we use them for? With speaker Marina Darlow, CEO of Vision Framework. Price: Free Contact: 508-879-5600 Member Orientation Host: MetroWest Chamber of Commerce Time: 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Place: The chamber, 1671 Worcester Rd., Framingham Details: An overview of the numerous benefits and services available to you through membership in the MetroWest Chamber of Commerce. Reservations are requested. Price: Free Contact: 508-879-5600 Honor Scholars Night Host: Milford Area Chamber of Commerce Time: 7 to 9:30 p.m. Place: Lake Pearl Luciano's, 299 Creek St., Wrentham Details: To recognize and honor the top 10 percent of the graduating seniors from area high schools. Price: $30 Contact: chamber@ milfordchamber.org EMV Chip Card Technology Host: Middlesex West Chamber of Commerce Time: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Place: The chamber, 179 Great Rd., Acton Details: Learn about EMV, how it will impact your business and what you need to do to be prepared. As a business owner, it's important that you're aware of the upcoming changes that apply to credit card processing and the shift in liability for fraudulent transaction. Price: Free Contact: 978-263-0010 WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015 Protect Your Profits: What You Need To Know About Government Regulations Host: Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce Time: 8 to 9:30 a.m. Place: The chamber, 30 Lyman St., Westborough Details: Speaker is Sheldon Prenovitz of Administrative Business Resources. Registration is required. Price: Free for members; $20 non- members (must pre-pay by credit card) Contact: 508-836-4444 MetroWest Business Networking Group Host: MetroWest Business Networking Time: 7 to 8 a.m. Place: Roots and Wings, 317 North Main St. (Rt. 27), Natick Details: Group meets every Wednesday morning. This is an independent group of entrepreneurial business people who meet to give and get referrals to increase their business. Single- person enterprises are welcome. Price: Free Contact: Richard Mollin, 508-393-7419, richard@ sentineladvisoryservices.com Marketing 101 Host: Milford Area Chamber of Commerce Time: 8 to 9:30 a.m. Place: The chamber, 258 Main St., Milford Details: Speakers: Michael Carroll, marketing and communications officer, Dean Bank; Gregg Chalk, marketing and communications, Dean College. Price: Free Contact: chamber@ milfordchamber.org Joint Business After Hours Host: Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Place: Mendon Twin Drive-In, 35 Milford St., Mendon Details: With the Milford Area Regional Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy great food, the new beer garden, meeting new affiliate members, games, raffles and more. Cost: $10 members; $20 non- members Contact: 508-234-9090, administrator@blackstonevalley.org THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2015 President's Reception & Scholarship Night Host: Middlesex West Chamber of Commerce Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Place: Holiday Inn Boxborough, 242 Adams Pl., Boxborough Details: An opportunity to meet the new board members, past presidents and congratulate the recipients of the annual chamber scholarships! Free, lots of food and drink, cash bar and open to all. Price: Free Contact: 978-263-0010 Business After Hours Host: MetroWest Chamber of Commerce Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Place: Courtyard by Marriott, 342 Speen St., Natick Details: Appetizers and refreshments will be served. Tours of the newly renovated property will be available. Cost: $10 members; $20 non- members Contact: 508-879-5600 FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2015 Chamber Overview Host: Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce Time: 8 to 9:30 a.m. Place: Central One Federal Credit Union, 714 Main St., Shrewsbury Details: A complete overview of programs and services. You'll also get a chance to meet the staff and leaders. Light refreshments are served. Registration is required. Cost: Free Contact: 508-836-4444 WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2015 Spotlight On Education Breakfast Host: United Regional Chamber of Commerce Time: 7 to 9 a.m. Place: Lake Pearl Luciano's, 299 Creek St., Wrentham Details: Join us as we celebrate the academic all-stars in our communities. Cost: $24 Contact: 508-222-0801 THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2015 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: This is a referral group that requires prior approval for attendance. It is open to one seat per industry for business development and referrals. Cost: One-time $100 annual fee; chamber membership required Contact: Sarah Fletcher, 978-263- 0010 FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2015 HYPE9 Brew Before 9 Host: Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce Time: 8 to 9 a.m. Place: Apple Spice Cafe and Juice Bar, 100 Boston Tpke., Shrewsbury Details: Join HYPE9 members (open to those 21 to 40) on your way to work and bring along a friend or two! One dollar of each registration fee from this event goes to the School-Business Partnership Mini Grant program to help fund creative project ideas submitted by local educators. Price: $10 Contact: 508-836-4444 TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2015 No-Pressure Cold Calls Host: Milford Area Chamber of Commerce Time: 3 to 5 p.m. Place: The chamber, 258 Main St., Milford Cost: $10 members; $15 non- members Contact: chamber@ milfordchamber.org 41st Annual Premier Golf Open Host: Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Place: Marlborough Country Club, 200 Concord Rd., Marlborough Details: Registration at 8 a.m., shotgun start at 9. $185 cost includes post-golf event from 3 to 5 p.m., networking, refreshments, silent auction and raffle. Reservations are required. Cost: $185; $25 for post-golf event only Contact: 508-485-7746 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3 Women's Elite Success Team: Branding Yourself & Your Business Host: Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce Time: Noon to 1:30 p.m. Place: Nashoba Valley Medical Center, 200 Groton Rd., Ayer Details: The WEST networking events promotes growth of women in business by providing power networking, education and leadership opportunities. Guest speaker: LeaAnn Scales, Mt. Wachusett Community College. Please bring your own lunch. Cost: Free Contact: 978-772-6976 Presentation On Networking Host: Milford Area Chamber of Commerce Time: 8 to 9:30 a.m. Place: The chamber, 258 Main St., Milford Details: Learn how to maximize your time spent networking. Speakers: Allan Villatoro, Homefield Credit Union; and Traci Blecher of Unibank. Cost: Free Contact: chamber@ milfordchamber.org SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2015 Hudson Fest Host: Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce Time: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Place: South Street, Downtown Hudson Details: Great family fun, 100+ street vendors, live entertainment. Upcoming Events Event: First Tuesday Business Talks, hosted by the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce at the Main Street Café in Marlborough, May 5 1 (L-R) Sandi Barrett, advancement director, Immacu- late Conception School; Jay Paranjape, owner of iVirtual Solutions, and Linda Vissat, director of member services, Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce 2 (L-R) Lou Corapi; vice president of business banking, Webster Five Cents Savings Bank and Frank Collins, region - al president, Energy Efficiency & Sustainability Consulting 3 (L-R) Susanne Morreale-Leeber, president and CEO, Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Ann Scott, owner, City Greetings 3 2 1 First Tuesday Business Talks