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NVCoC is now accepting payments for events through Paypal©. Paypal is a fast, easy, and secure way to send and receive money online.
Speakers:
Chamber Referral Network is an optional program for those who are willing to commit their time and energy to a structured networking/referral group. For more details on this event or to register, please click here.
Chamber Referral Network is an optional program for those who are willing to commit their time and energy to a structured networking/referral group. For more details on this event or to register, please click here.
7:30am - 9:00am
This seminar is designed for all audiences, beginner-advanced. Ever wonder how to use online video to effectively market your business? Wonder how to get your customers to pass on your message so you can increase the number of people you reach? Keep hearing about viral marketing and Web 2.0 marketing and have no idea what it is? Look no further- this seminar is designed to help you! After all it’s not rocket surgery…it’s just a new way to market your business- a way that is easy on the environment (no direct mail pieces to end up in a landfill!) and easy on your bottom line. This interactive seminar will provide you with valuable information regarding using video as a marketing tool, including best practices and winning strategies in email marketing.
Other topics will include how to get and keep quality subscribers, using online video and email marketing to assist your search engine optimization, increase deliverability and open rates of email marketing by integrating web-based movies into your email marketing campaign, tips for writing compelling content and more! Learn from valuable case studies of how other businesses have effectively used email marketing and online video to boost their business. Enjoy pre / post-seminar networking and get valuable information to help you formulate an online marketing strategy that really works!
Speakers:
Chamber Referral Network is an optional program for those who are willing to commit their time and energy to a structured networking/referral group. For more details on this event or to register, please click here.
Sign up for all six of the 2008/2009 HR Series today at the reduced rate of $99!
Hiring effective candidates is critical for every employer, but, in today’s work environment, the process can present significant legal risks. Learn what those risks are and how to minimize them. This presentation will guide participants through the hiring process from screening resumes and job applications to conducting interviews and making offers. Participants will learn what steps to take in the hiring process and what questions to ask to obtain pertinent information about candidates while minimizing legal risks.
Chamber Referral Network is an optional program for those who are willing to commit their time and energy to a structured networking/referral group. For more details on this event or to register, please click here.
Six area chambers including the Nashoba Valley, Greater Gardner, Middlesex West, North Central Massachusetts, North Quabbin and Wachusett Chambers of Commerce are collaborating under one roof at the Route 2 Mega Networking Breakfast on Thursday, October 16th to follow up our hugely successful Route 2 Expo held in May 2008.
These Chambers collectively cover over 50 towns along the Route 2 Corridor from Concord to Erving, spanning over 50 miles along the northern and central Massachusetts region.
Similar to "speed dating" programs set up for singles, this fun, networking program will assist your business in developing new contacts. Bring extra business cards and work on your elevator speech! This is an event you don't want to miss!
FREE Small Business Counseling Opportunities
SCORE Business Counseling
Thurs. Oct 9
Tues. Oct 14
Tues Oct 21
Thurs. Oct 23
Thurs. Oct 23
Tues Oct 28
Wed. Nov 5
Thurs Nov 13
Tues Nov 18
Thurs Dec 4
Wed Dec 10
Tues Dec 16
Wed Jan 14
Thurs Jan 29
Wed Feb 4
Thurs Feb 5
Wed Feb 11
Thurs Feb 26
Wed March 11
Tues March 17
Tues March 24
Wed April 1
Wed April 8
Thurs April 30
Fri May 1
Wed May 6
Thurs May 14
Tues May 19
Wed June 3
Thurs June 18
To register for any of our events: You may call the office at 978-772-6976, register using Paypal® links above, or email events@nvcoc.com
Event Cancellation Policy:
Sept 9
Chamber Referral Network Group (POD 1)
8-9:15am
Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce
100 Sherman Ave., Devens
Jean DuPont, Boutique 109
Sept 11
Chamber Referral Network Group (POD 2)
4pm - 5:15pm
Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce
100 Sherman Ave., Devens
September 16
Fidelity Bank Breakfast Series
Viral Marketing: The Power of Combining E-Mail Marketing & Online Video
Guest Speakers: Zak Barron (Constant Contact) and Eric Guerin (SmartMarket Movie)
Sponsored by Fidelity Bank
Devens Common Center, Andrews Parkway, Devens
Cost: Members $20, Non-members $30
Sept 23
Chamber Referral Network Group (POD 1)
8-9:15am
Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce
100 Sherman Ave., Devens
Jeff Schwarz, Image Software Services
Joe Harrington, Markham Priest Insurance Agency
September 24
Human Resources Roundtable Luncheon
Effective Interviewing and Hiring
Holiday Inn Boxborough Woods, 242 Adams Place, Boxborough
11:45am - 1:30 pm
Cost: $20 members, $30 non-members
Save these dates:
Sept 25
Chamber Referral Network Group (POD 2)
4pm - 5:15pm
Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce
100 Sherman Ave., Devens
Oct 16
Route 2 Mega Networking Breakfast
Devens Common Center, Devens
7:30-9am
Cost: $20 Registration in advance only
By Appointment Only
Contact the Chamber at 978-772-6976 to schedule
Small Business Counseling with Clark University
Meets at Chamber every other Wednesday
Michael Holbrook of Clark University, offers his assistance to new, expanding and troubled businesses. He provides counseling in a variety of areas including finance, marketing, accounting, operations and planning. All counseling services are offered FREE of charge and you do not need to be a Chamber member to take advantage of this opportunity. Click here for more information.
Meets at the Chamber every Friday Morning
Jack Purdy of SCORE Business Counseling offers FREE individual support to help with growth, revitalization and start-up issues facing small business today. By Appointment Only. Click here for more information.
Save the Date!
More information to follow...
Chamber Referral Network - POD 2
Chamber Referral Network - POD 1
Working Womens Luncheon
Sponsored by: Nashoba Valley Medical Center and Fidelity Bank
Hosted at Mt. Wachusett Community College, Devens
Chamber Referral Network - POD 2
Human Resources Luncheon
Sponsored by Holiday Inn Boxborough Woods, Boxborough
Chamber Referral Network - POD 1
Community Service & Leadership Awards Ceremony
Hosted at Devens Common Center, Devens
Quarterly New Member Coffee
Hosted at NVCoC Offices
Fidelity Bank Breakfast Series
Sponsored by Fidelity Bank
Hosted at Devens Common Center, Devens
2nd Annual Holiday Party
Hosted at Holiday Inn Boxborough Woods, Boxborough
Human Resources Luncheon
Sponsored by Holiday Inn Boxborough Woods, Boxborough
Working Womens Holiday Luncheon
Sponsored by: Nashoba Valley Medical Center and Fidelity Bank
Hosted at Bull Run Restaurant, Shirley
Business After Hours
Fidelity Bank Breakfast Series
Sponsored by Fidelity Bank
Hosted at Devens Common Center, Devens
Human Resources Luncheon
Sponsored by Holiday Inn Boxborough Woods, Boxborough
Quarterly New Member Coffee
Hosted at NVCoC Offices
Business After Hours
Working Womens Luncheon
Sponsored by: Nashoba Valley Medical Center and Fidelity Bank
Hosted at Mt. Wachusett Community College, Devens
Business After Hours
Fidelity Bank Breakfast Series
Sponsored by Fidelity Bank
Hosted at Devens Common Center, Devens
Annual Taste of Nashoba
Human Resources Luncheon
Sponsored by Holiday Inn Boxborough Woods, Boxborough
Business After Hours
Working Womens Luncheon
Sponsored by: Nashoba Valley Medical Center and Fidelity Bank
Hosted at Mt. Wachusett Community College, Devens
Quarterly New Member Coffee
Hosted at NVCoC Offices
Business After Hours
2nd Annual Route 2 Business Expo
Fidelity Bank Breakfast Series
Sponsored by Fidelity Bank
Hosted at Devens Common Center, Devens
Annual Banquet
Human Resources Luncheon
Sponsored by Holiday Inn Boxborough Woods, Boxborough
In order to better serve our membership, we would appreciate any cancellations made not later than 1 business day prior to the event.
If a meal is included at the event, cancellations must be received no later than 2 business days prior to the event, in order to meet the needs of our caterers.
