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8 MetroWest495 Biz | August 2015 Out About & MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2015 18th Annual Nashoba Valley Chamber Tournament Host: Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce Time: Noon to 8 p.m. Place: Shaker Hills, 146 Shaker Rd., Harvard Details: Sponsorship opportunities available. Noon registration; 1 p.m. shotgun start with dinner after golf. 18-hole scramble tournament. Includes greens fees, golf cart, valet service, driving range and professional scoring. Also dinner, a gift bag, raffle ticket for door prize and snack bag. Price: Contact chamber for details Contact: 978-772-6976, Meagan@ nvcoc.com TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2015 Small Business Toolkit Series Host: MetroWest Chamber of Commerce Time: 9 to 11 a.m. Place: Chamber conference room, 1671 Worcester Rd., Framingham Details: Get 10-20 more productive hours a week. Systems are the secret ingredient to small business (and any other) productivity. In this workshop, we will talk about tangible benefits of effective business systems; hidden perks of a working business framework; the importance of creating custom systems for your business. Speaker, Marina Darlow, CEO, Vision Framework. Price: Free Contact: 508-879-5600 Referral Networking Host: Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce Time: 8 to 9:15 a.m. Place: The chamber, 100 Sherman Ave., Devens Details: An optional program for those who are willing to commit their time and energy to a structured networking/referral group. Price: Free Contact: director@nvcoc.com WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2015 Business After Hours Host: Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Place: EKG Networking, Details Picture Framing and Mega Watt Car Stereo & Security 87-91 Granger Blvd., Marlborough. Reservations are requested. Price: Free Contact: 508-485-7746 THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 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. Price: One-time annual $100 fee; chamber membership required. Contact: 978-263-0010 FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2015 The Value Of Membership Host: Middlesex West Chamber of Commerce Time: 7:30 to 9 a.m. Place: Acton Toyota of Littleton, 221 Great Rd., Littleton Details: Whether you're considering membership, have recently joined or have been with us a while, this program introduces you to the chamber's programs and services and helps you get the most from your membership. You'll also get a chance to introduce yourself, your business and make new connections. Lou Genovese, Smudged Graphics, a member since 2003, will lead you through the common stages of membership and teach you how to approach and leverage your involvement. Price: Free Contact: 978-263-0010 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2015 Referral Networking Host: Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce Time: 8 to 9:15 a.m. Place: The chamber, 100 Sherman Ave., Devens Details: An optional program for those who are willing to commit their time and energy to a structured networking/referral group. Price: Free Contact: director@nvcoc.com WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2015 TRADEWorks! TableTop Trade Show & Networking Event Host: MetroWest Chamber of Commerce Time: 8 to 9:30 a.m. Place: Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center, 1671 Worcester Rd., Framingham Details: TradeWorks joins a business expo with table top networking. Table top networking rounds in the same room as exhibitors, so both exhibitors and attendees can participate in networking portion of the event. Continental breakfast is included. Exhibitors must be a chamber member. Exhibitors: Please be sure to register all those planning to attend the event. 7:30 a.m. exhibitor set up. Price: $50 exhibitors; $10 pre- registered members; $15 members at the door; $20 non-members Contact: 508-879-5600 Sales Leads Group Host: North Central Mass. Chamber of Commerce Time: 8 to 9:30 a.m. Place: Chamber conference room, 860 South St., Framingham Details: The Sales Leads Group meets the second and fourth Wednesday. Open to all chamber members. Open networking begins at 7:45 a.m. The referral group generates business opportunities for chamber members by providing a structure where members may pass qualified sales leads in a non- competitive and mutually supportive environment. Not limited to one member per industry or profession. Price: Free Contact: Yasmin Loft, 978-353-7600, ext. 234 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 MetroWest Block Party Host: MetroWest Chamber of Commerce Time: 4 to 7 p.m. Place: ERA Key Realty Svcs., 1661 Worcester Rd., Framingham Details: This event will include a push to fill our local food pantries to the brim. Everyone attending this event will be encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item as a donation. They will then be treated to Zumba classes, musical entertainment, local demonstrations, and information about all sorts of exciting places and activities to do right here in MetroWest. We've invited several local restaurants to put on a Taste of the Town. Price: Free Contact: Jeff Taylor, jefftaylor@ erakey.net 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. Price: One-time annual $100 fee; chamber membership required. Contact: 978-263-0010 22nd Annual Regional Business Expo Host: Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce Time: 4 to 7 p.m. Place: Marlborough Courtyard by Marriott, 75 Felton St., Marlborough Details: Showcase your products and services. This expo is open to all chamber members and their guests. Admission is free to the general public. Reservations are requested. Price: Free Contact: 508-485-7746 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2015 Young Professionals Group Host: MetroWest Chamber of Commerce Time: 11:45 a.m to 1:30 p.m. Place: Sandler Training, Salefish LLC, 100 Pennsylvania Ave., Framingham Details: Topic: Kate McKay, author. The group meets every second Friday. Prices include lunch. Price: $25 members; $35 non- members Contact: 508-879-5600 Business Breakfast Networking Host: Middlesex West Chamber of Commerce Time: 7:30 to 9 a.m. Place: MassageMore, 452 Great Rd., Acton Details: Business-before-hours networking 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 non-members or $20 at the door. Contact: 978-263-0010 BIG (Business Improvement Group) Kickoff Host: Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce Time: 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Place: The chamber, 100 Sherman Ave., Devens Details: BIG is a diverse group of small business leaders who meet routinely in a confidential setting to exchange advice on building their business. BIG meets on the second and fourth Friday of each month. Price: Free Contact: director@nvcoc.com TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2015 BFF: Business Forward Females Host: Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce Time: 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Place: Marriott Courtyard Marlborough, 75 Felton St., Marlborough Price: $22 pre-registered members; $40 non-members Contact: 508-836-4444 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2015 MetroWest Business Networking Group Host: Metrowest Business Networking Upcoming Events Event: Networking at Night Hosted by: The Corridor Nine Chamber of Commerce Date: Tuesday, Aug. 11 Location: Not Your Average Joe's in Westborough 1 Freddy Abdilmasih; Sarah Ball and Elise Gebeili, of SNI Companies in Westborough. 2 D. Brent Arnold, of Shrewsbury-based Central One Federal Credit Union; Rob Studivan and Shelley Chambers, both of Chick-fil-a in Westborough; Danielle Delaini, Cor - ridor Nine Chamber of Commerce 3 Domitille Buricatu, Corridor Nine Chamber of Com- merce, and Stephany Malyska of Worcester-based BlueHive 3 2 1 Corridor Nine Chamber of Commerce

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