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wbjournal.com | January 9. 2017 | Worcester Business Journal 13 B E S T O F F S I T E V E N U E S F O C U S FASTER FIBER IS OFFICIALLY HERE. ARE YOU ON IT, WORCESTER? CHT9672 / Robert DeMaria Ad / 4.3" x 5.5" / 4C / 11-29-16 LEAVE T1 BEHIND FOR MORE • More Accountability – Spectrum Enterprise owns and manages its network with last-mile service and stands behind it with rigorous service level agreements • More Security – Robust security is automatically embedded in the continuously updated Spectrum Enterprise network • More Reliability – Our fiber-based network is more stable than copper, delivering superior reliability and performance GO BEYOND THE GIGABIT Email Robert.DeMaria@charter.com or call 774.239.7018 Delivering speeds up to 10 Gbps, the Spectrum Enterprise network provides the capacity for all of today's high-bandwidth apps. ©2017 Charter Communications. All Rights Reserved. Not all products, pricing and services are available in all areas. Pricing and actual speeds may vary. Restrictions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Thank You for Voting Us "BEST INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER" 3 Years in a Row! BEST PRIVATE GOLF COURSE Worcester Country Club* Worcester, www.worcestercc.org Top executive: Bill Shaw, general Manager/COO Founded: 1900 Employees: 125 peak season A host course to the Ryder Cup, men's U.S. Open and women's U.S. Open, the Worcester Country Club relies on its Donald Ross-designed course to stand out from the competition. The club augments this advantage by having distinctive culinary offerings and focusing on family activities. Notable runners-up: Pleasant Valley Country Club, The Haven Country Club, The International BEST GOLF CLUB FOR CORPORATE OUTING Cyprian Keyes Golf Club* Boylston, www.cypriankeyes.com Founded: 1997 Top executive: General Manager David Frem Cyprian Keyes offers a variety of quality courses, ranging from an 18-hole cham- pionship course alongside a 9-hole par-3 course. The facility has five function rooms and made-from-scratch menu choices for catered events, along with a full-service restaurant. Notable runners-up: The Haven Country Club, Wachusett Country Club BEST VENUE FOR A BUSINESS MEETING Beechwood Hotel* Worcester, www.beechwoodhotel.com Top executive: Sayed M. Saleh, asset manager & managing director Founded: 1989 Employees: 100 Centrally located near downtown Worces- ter, UMass Medical School, the DCU Center and the Massachusetts Biotech- nology Research Park, the Beechwood offers 9,000 square feet of meeting space in 13 meeting rooms to offer flexibility for large theater-style presentations to small intimate settings. The in-house restaurant caters plated meals and buffets. Notable runner-up: Tower Hill Botanic Garden BEST VENUE FOR AN EMPLOYEE OUTING Ecotarium* Worcester, ecotarium.org Top executive: President Joe Cox Founded: 1825 Employees: 50 The EcoTarium offers a unique setting for company events by providing access to the museum and the grounds, providing an indoor-outdoor experience that can be used for volunteering, corporate events with families, or team-building exercises. Notable runner-up: Kimball Farm BEST VENUE FOR A CORPORATE EVENT Mechanics Hall* Worcester, www.mechanicshall.org Top executive: Executive Director Robert M. Kennedy Founded: 1857 Employees: 12 Mechanics Hall combines its rich history and world-class acoustics with modern amenities and attentive service for events ranging from galas and conferences to performances and recording sessions. Notable runner-up: Beechwood Hotel BEST PUBLIC GOLF COURSE Green Hill Golf Course* Worcester, www.greenhillgc.com Top executive: Matthew Moison, director of golf Founded: 1929 Green Hill is the longest continu- ally operating recreational activity provided by the City of Worcester, which seeks to make golf affordable in the city. Notable runners-up: Wachusett Country Club, Cyprian Keyes Golf Club Green Hill Golf Course Worcester Country Club Mechanics Hall