Issue link: https://nebusinessmedia.uberflip.com/i/611067
www.wbjournal.com December 7, 2015 • Worcester Business Journal 27 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9 Holiday Business After Hours SPONSOR: Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce TIME: 5 to 8 p.m. PLACE: Colonial Hotel, 625 Betty Spring Rd., Gardner CONTACT: 978-632-1780 Holiday Business After Hours SPONSOR: Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce TIME: 5 to 8 p.m. PLACE: Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel 181 Boston Post Road West, Marlborough CONTACT: www.corridornine.org Global Migrations And The Worcester Community SPONSOR: Worcester Regional Research Bureau TIME: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Worcester State University, 486 Chandler St., Worcester A discussion by Worcester State University Professor Madeline Otis Campbell, assistant professor of urban studies, together with Dana Janbek, associate professor of public relations at Lasell College, on the significance of global migrations like those occurring in the Middle East to urban centers like Worcester. COST: Free CONTACT: 508-799-7169, info@wrrb.org THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10 HYPE Holiday Social SPONSOR: Central Mass. Chamber of Commerce TIME: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Wachusett Brewing Co., 175 State Road East, Westminster Speaker, Ned LaFortune, president & CEO of Wachusett Brewing. COST: Free CONTACT: 978-353-7600, www. northcentralmass.com Business Builders Referral group SPONSOR: Middlesex West Chamber of Commerce TIME: 7:30 to 9 a.m. PLACE: Chamber HQ, 179 Great Rd., Acton 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, www.mwcoc.com Auburn Chamber Holiday Celebration SPONSOR: Auburn Chamber of Commerce TIME: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Pakachoag Church,203 Pakachoag St., Auburn CONTACT: www.auburnchamberma.org FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11 Women's Business Network Holiday Tea SPONSOR: Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce TIME: 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. PLACE: Harvest Café, 40 Washington St., Hudson Rep. Kate Hogan will join us to make her annual presentation. There will be complimentary massage, a book swap and lunch buffet. COST: $16 members and guests; $21 non- members CONTACT: info@assabetvalleychamber.org MONDAY, DECEMBER 14 Holiday Fun At Five SPONSOR: Chamber of Central Mass. South TIME: 5 to 8 p.m. PLACE: Publick House, 277 Main St., Sturbridge The final Fun at Five of the year will be a memorable bash at The Publick House in Sturbridge featuring food, prizes, a 50/50 raffle, and your chance to celebrate the season with a festive crowd. COST: $10 members; $15 at the door; $20 non-members CONTACT: RSVP required, 508-347-2761, info@cmschamber.org TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15 Women's Informational Network (WIN) SPONSOR: Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce TIME: 12 to 1:30 p.m. PLACE: Mezcal Cantina, 30 Major Taylor Blvd., Worcester WIN features guest speakers; workshops; demonstrations; and networking. Guest Speaker: Jessica Walsh, Worcester Wares. Lunch provided. COST: $50 annual membership, members; $100 annual membership for non-members; $20 guest fee CONTACT: www.worcesterchamber.org WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16 Holiday Business After Hours SPONSOR: MetroWest Chamber of Commerce TIME: 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. PLACE: The Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center, 1671 Worcester Road, Framingham Last year more than 100 people joined in for a night of networking, celebrating and fun. COST: $10 members; $20 non-members CONTACT: jill@metrowest.org Business Referral Group SPONSOR: Hosted by Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce TIME: 7:30 to 9 a.m. PLACE: Cake Shop Café, 22 West St., Millbury The group meets twice a month with other non-competing industries to help network and build relationships by sharing qualified referrals. COST: Free for members CONTACT: Jeffrey Oberg, 508-865-9599, ext. 107, Jeffrey@girardfinancialgroup.com n NETWORKING EVENT SPOTLIGHT Friday, December 11 140th Annual Business Meeting SPONSOR: Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce TIME: 12 to 2 p.m. PLACE: DCU Center, 50 Foster St., Worcester CONTACT: vparent@worcesterchamber.org A luncheon event that welcomes more than 600 of the community's business leaders to wrap up the chamber's year of activities. This year's keynote speaker is Marty Meehan, president, University of Massachusetts. Bishop McManus & Catholic Charities thank our donors, volunteers & sponsors for making the 2015 Bishop's Holiday Dinners possible. Over 3,000 will receive a hot meal and a warm smile on Thanksgiving & Christmas Days. You've made a difference! 10 Hammond St , Worcester 01610-1513 508-798-0191 • www.ccworc.org Platinum Corporate Sponsor J.J. Bafaro, Inc. St. Vincent Hospital TD Bank Gold Corporate Sponsor Camosse Masonry Supply Fallon Health Hanover Insurance Group Foundation, Inc. Silver Corporate Sponsor Chacharone Properties, LLC Fletcher-Terry Grimes & Co. Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Honey Farms, Inc. Imperial Distributors iSun International Group, LLC Lamoureux Pagano & Associates, Inc. Machado Consulting Pagano Media, Inc. Reliant Medical Group Sullivan, Garrity and Donnelly Insurance Agency Sullivan Insurance Gr oup Thomas J. Woods Insurance Agency, Inc. UniBank In-Kind Sponsor Broadway Restaurant Chartwells Food Service LAZ Parking Maines Paper & Food Service Table Talk Pie Co. Media Sponsor Telegram & Gazette Worcester Business Journal Worcester Magazine Catholic charities 2015-WBJ.qxp_Layout 1 11/20/15 12:38 PM Page 1