October Business Connection
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Board of Directors
Chair of the Board
*Alisia St. Florian
Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane
Chair-Elect
*Robert Ferrini
McGowanPRO
Past Chair of the Board
*Cynthia Peterson
Brigham and Women's/Mass General Health Care Center
Treasurer
*James Donellon
Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP
General Counsel
*Thomas Flaherty
Bacon Flaherty LLC
President/CEO
*Thomas O'Rourke
Neponset River Regional Chamber
Anthony Brown
Dedham Savings
Mary Chetwynd
Rockland Trust
Todd J. Chipman, MST, CPA
John T. Chipman & Co., CPAs
Steve Forrest
CertainTeed
Rhonda Kale
Bank of Canton
Michael Kennedy
Norwood Bank
Paul Kouri
Keller Williams
Jon Levy
American Holt Corporation
Mark LoVuolo
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Ashley Mansfield
Dedham High School
Tim McCabe
The League School
Sal Perla
Norwood Hospital
*Member of the Executive Committee
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Member News
New Outlook Homecare Participating in Moving Day Boston for the Parkinson’s Foundation
On Saturday, October 5, 2019, New Outlook Homecare, a home healthcare agency for the elderly out of Westwood, MA, will participate for the first time in Moving Day Boston, the Parkinson’s Foundation’s annual fundraising walk.
Moving Day is a fun and inspiring annual fundraising event hosted by the Parkinson’s Foundation across the country. Moving Day unites families, friends and communities in the fight against Parkinson’s disease.
New Outlook Homecare is proud to participate in such a meaningful way and we thank all of those that will participate in the Walk.
Donations are still being collected and we would love for you to join our team. If you’d like more information or wish to donate, please visit our team’s page or visit the Moving Day Boston Parkinson’s Foundation’s website: https://movingdaywalk.org/event/moving-day-boston/.
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Bank of Canton Recognized by BBJ
The Bank of Canton was recently recognized along with honorees at the Boston Business Journal Corporate Citizen Awards event for among the largest corporate charitable contributors in Massachusetts last year.
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Assisted Living 101
The Arbors at Stoughton is hosting an Assisted Living 101 event on Wednesday October, 23rd at 5:30pm and welcome anyone and everyone who would like to learn more about assisted living.
The event will answer common questions about assisted living regarding financial assistance, Veteran and surviving spouse benefits, services included, Physical and Occupational therapy options, home health care options, and elder attorney services.
We are having various speakers there to inform participants on what they can expect from an assisted living community.
The Arbors is also hosting a Monster Mash, Trick or Treat Party on October 26th.
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From the President:
125th Celebration
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The Chamber held its 125th Anniversary Celebration on September 19th at the Paul Revere Heritage Site in Canton. Fittingly, 125 guests turned out on a beautiful late summer evening to enjoy the festivities.
Current members, new members and some old friends we haven't seen in years, all assembled to commemorate the milestone occasion. A delicious menu was prepared by Northern Spy restaurant, who will soon be opening their new location within Paul Revere's original copper rolling mill on the site.
A pictorial timeline was on display highlighting notable events and people in the Chamber's history. A video loop was played that also chronicled the Chamber's history and featured interviews with current and past leaders of the organization.
All of this while guests enjoyed music from the Canton High School Jazz Combo.
There are many people to thank after an event such as this. Namely our 125th Anniversary Planning Committee, our sponsors, the Paul Revere Heritage Commission, Northern Spy Restaraunt, the Town of Canton, Norwood Video, Matt McKee Photography, Rob Peters Entertainment and the Canton High School Music Department.
To view our program and all of our sponsors,
click here.
On behalf the Chamber board and staff, thanks to all who made the evening so special.
Tom O'Rourke
President and CEO
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Paid Family and Medical Leave Updates
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The Paid Family and Medical Leave Act takes effect today. Are you ready?
Over the last several months, the Department of Family and Medical Leave (DFML) has issued a number of updates to its website. These updates clarify questions received from the stakeholder community and aim to provide employers and employees with greater certainty in understanding the operations of the program.
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Norfolk County Beer Festival
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One part beer festival, one part county fair. The Norfolk County Beer Festival is back!
This is more intimate than your average fest and features only the breweries located in Norfolk County. In addition to great local beer, the festival will celebrate local culture with live music, food pop-ups, artists and artisans, and local businesses.
Exclusive Sponsorship Opportunities are available to interested Chamber members.
Hosted by Chamber member, the Norwood Space Center
Saturday, October 26, 2019
2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Norwood Space Center
83 Morse Street, Norwood
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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Regional Business & Home Expo
Wednesday, October 30 at Gillette Stadium
Make plans now to showcase your business at the 2019 REGIONAL BUSINESS & HOME EXPO!
Combining all the best elements of a home show and a business-to-business expo by bringing together home specialists, customers and regional businesses all at one great location: Gillette Stadium.
Click the Patriot to see a video preview
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125th Anniversary Fun Fact!
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Like the Neponset River, the Boston Providence Highway (Route 1) connects many of the communities that make up the Neponset River Regional Chamber. In what year was the roadway completed?
(answer below)
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REN Group Openings
Looking for a new way to network? Consider joining a Referral Exchange Network (REN)
REN 3: 2nd and 4th Thursday of month, 8:00 a.m.
REN 7W: 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 7:45 a.m.
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Chamber Members Support Norwoood Day
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The Chamber was well represented at Norwood Day recently as more than 20 members had exhibit spaces. Shown clockwise from the top left are: The School of Rock, TD Bank, Avalon and Chair-elect Rob Ferrini, McGowanPro sporting his Chamber hat.
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Member Benefit of the Month
Post Your Jobs on Our Site
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For many years we have had members ask us if there was a way to post job openings on our website. Well now there is! Any member can go from our homepage to the "Membership" scroll down tab and click on
"Job Bank"
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Simply select the option "I am an Employer" and you will be directed to a page where you can quickly and easily add your job postings. You will need to login to the website. If you need your login credentials, simply contact Denise Flynne at denise@nrrchamber.com or 781-769-1126.
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The Boston Providence Highway (Route 1) was completed in 1934.
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BE SURE TO UPDATE OUR EMAIL ADDRESSES
Tom O'Rourke - tom@nrrchamber.com
Denise Flynne - denise@nrrchamber.com
Stephanie Coyne - Stephanie@nrrchamber.com
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