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Update on Baker/Polito Administration’s Economic Plans

[gdlr_heading tag=”h2″font_weight=”bold” ]Policy and Public Affairs Speaker Series[/gdlr_heading]

On June 8th at McLane Middleton’s Woburn office,  Massachusetts’ Secretary of Housing and Economic Development, Jay Ash will provide an update on the economic plans and priorities of the Baker/Polito Administration.

There will be time for questions at the conclusion of his presentation. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.

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[gdlr_heading tag=”h2″ font_weight=”bold” ]Presenter[/gdlr_heading]

Secretary Jay Ash to provide update on the Baker/Polito administration.

Jay Ash
Secretary of Housing and Economic Development

Jay Ash serves as the Secretary of Housing and Economic Development for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Secretary Ash is responsible for directing and executing Governor Charlie Baker’s agenda on housing and community development, job creation, business development, consumer affairs, and business regulation. Since joining the Baker-Polito Administration, Secretary Ash has prioritized efforts to grow jobs, help communities realize their economic development priorities, connect citizens to new economic opportunities, and build prosperity across Massachusetts.

Under Secretary Ash’s leadership, the Commonwealth has substantially increased its commitment to public infrastructure that unlocks economic development, to the revitalization of Brownfields, to workforce training equipment, and to the development and commercialization of emerging technologies. He has led efforts to increase affordable housing production, to redevelop and modernize public housing communities, and to substantially reduce the number of homeless families sheltered in motel rooms. Secretary Ash has played a leadership role in the recruitment and expansion of major employers, including Amazon, General Electric, IBM Watson Health, Kronos, and Siemens.

Secretary Ash previously served as the city manager in his native Chelsea, a position he held from 2000 to 2014. In Chelsea, Secretary Ash’s leadership produced both economic expansion and fiscal stability. He grew the city’s housing stock, expanded its commercial base, developed 10 new parks, secured five credit rating increases, and won two All-America City designations for Chelsea. He previously served as the staff director to the Massachusetts House Majority Leader, as co-founder and vice-chair of the Metropolitan Mayors Coalition, as past president of the Metropolitan Area Planning Council, as a board member of the public policy think tank MassINC, and as an elected trustee of his alma mater, Clark University.

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[gdlr_column size=”1/3″] WHERE
McLane Middleton
300 Trade Center, Suite 7600
Woburn, MA 01801
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[gdlr_column size=”2/3″]WHEN
June 8th
Registration/Networking 7:30am
Program 8 to 9am
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here hosts a “Transportation Conversation” Breakfast

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[gdlr_heading tag=”h2″ font_weight=”bold” ]Join us for our Transportation Conversation Breakfast[/gdlr_heading]

The Woburn Chamber of Commerce’s Hospitality Entertainment and Restaurant Exchange or here will be hosting a networking breakfast on April 6th from 7 to 9:30 am at the Crowne Plaza. The breakfast will feature a panel discussion of transportation issues facing the citizens and businesses of Woburn. On the panel will be Travis Pollack from MAPC presenting findings of a recent mobility study compiled on behalf of NSPC. We will also have Jeff Bennett from the 128 Business Council and Andrea Leary of Northeast Transit Planning and Management Corp.

This is an opportunity to learn more about the issues facing Woburn. We welcome businesses and residents to bring questions, concerns and comments about local transportation. It is a complex issue but we will have the experts to help us find answers.

[gdlr_heading tag=”h2″ font_weight=”bold” ]Who is here?[/gdlr_heading]

The Hospitality Entertainment and Restaurant Exchange is a group formed under the umbrella of the Woburn Chamber of Commerce to provide networking, promotional opportunities and support to here businesses. Many of our members are facing staffing difficulties due to a lack of regional transportation. We have organized the Transportation Conversation Breakfast in part to help them find solutions to the problem. We are also offering free table space to businesses who are attending the breakfast. The space is limited. Please contact Heather at (781) 935-0345 or wba@woburnbusinessassociation.com to claim your spot.

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The Woburn Chamber of Commerce Benefits Business and Community

[gdlr_heading tag=”h2″ font_weight=”bold” ]How the Woburn Chamber of Commerce Benefits Business[/gdlr_heading]
The Woburn Chamber of Commerce was formed in the early 1980’s. For over 30 years we have been dedicated to supporting Woburn businesses. The Woburn Chamber of Commerce offers support at City Hall for new businesses as well as those seeking to expand or renovate. We are proud to act as a liaison between business and the many community organizations, non-profits and charities in the area. We know that giving back benefits business in many ways and we are proud of the contributions of our members that help make Woburn a strong and vibrant community. For many of our members the opportunity for varied and ongoing networking is vital to growing their contacts and their business. We have maintained ongoing network gatherings at member businesses as well as adding the Women of Woburn and the Young Professionals to our line up. We will be continuing to grow with our “Lunch and Learn” program launching this June.

[gdlr_heading tag= font_weight=”bold” ]What our Members Say[/gdlr_heading]

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Featured in this short video are Steve Carr, General Manager at Dave & Busters. Steve and his team have been partners with us on many great events and have been positive community partners. Mayor Scott Galvin explains the important role of the Woburn Chamber of Commerce in advocacy and community. Our mission to encourage “Buy Local, Buy Woburn” mean we promote and encourage shopping Woburn first for products and services. President and CEO of Cummings Properties, Dennis Clarke who has been closely involved with the Woburn Chamber of Commerce for over 20 years speaks about the collaboration fostered by the Woburn Chamber of Commerce. Paul Moriarty, owner of Moriarty Financial Group shares some of the ways that businesses can use the Woburn Chamber of Commerce as a resource for support. Scott Matheson, COO at Dole & Bailey has been a longtime member, with us since the 80’s! Also in the video is Andy Hackett, owner and president of Team Logic IT of NE Massachusetts. Andy encourages you to reach out, invite us over for a tour. Sit down with us and let us share some of the ways membership can benefit your business.

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McCue’s Garden Center Hosting March WOW Lunch

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[gdlr_heading tag=”h2″ font_weight=”bold” ]Get Ready For Spring at McCue’s Garden Center[/gdlr_heading]

McCues Garden Center will be hosting the March WOW lunch on Wednesday, March 22nd. Join us for lunch and a fun spring flower project with Megan McCue. Megan will also be sharing with us some ways to make our homes and businesses more appealing from the street. If your business doesn’t face the street, don’t worry…she’s got lots of tips for making any space more appealing. Flowers and plants do more than clean the air and brighten our mood, they make everything look better! McCue’s Garden Center has great classes and events including their annual Easter Egg Hunt.

[gdlr_heading tag=”h2″ font_weight=”bold” ]Women of Woburn[/gdlr_heading]
WOW is the Woburn Chamber of Commerces networking group for women. We provide a comfortable place to gather, learn, laugh and make new friends. We hope you will be able to join us!

Our lunches are hosted monthly by member businesses. If you are interested in hosting a lunch, please contact the office at (781) 935-0345 or wba@woburnbusinessassociation.com

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Meet Our New Member, Signature Page Real Estate

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You’re Invited to Join Rise Against Hunger

[gdlr_heading tag=”h2″ font_weight=”bold” ]Join Rise Against Hunger[/gdlr_heading]

Rise Against Hunger is driven by the vision of a world without hunger. Their mission is to end hunger in our lifetime by providing food and life-changing aid to the world’s most vulnerable and creating a global commitment to mobilize the necessary resources. They will be hosting a light dinner and conversation on March 1st from 6 to 8 pm, sharing their vision of a world without hunger and how you can be involved!  They are located at 17B Everburg Road.

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[gdlr_heading tag=”h2″ font_weight=”bold” ]Rise Against Hunger[/gdlr_heading]
Rise Against Hunger is an international hunger relief organization that distributes food and life-changing aid to the world’s most vulnerable, mobilizing the necessary resources to end hunger by 2030.

Regardless of your location on the map, age, schedule or resources, Rise Against Hunger believes you can make a positive difference in the fight against hunger. Even seemingly small contributions can add up to a BIG impact. They invite you to take action and join their growing movement to end hunger worldwide by 2030.

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March Network Gathering at Jake n Joe’s

[gdlr_heading tag=”h2″ font_weight=”bold” ]After Hours Network Gathering at Jake n Joe’s[/gdlr_heading]
Join us at Jake & Joe’s for our After Hours Network Gathering on March 8th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Jake & Joe’s welcomes the Woburn Chamber of Commerce to enjoy great food and conversation.

Bring your appetite Jake & Joe’s will be providing appetizers and a cash bar.

Get psyched for March Madness at this Woburn hot spot while meeting lots of other Woburn area professionals.

The Woburn Chamber of Commerce’s Network Gatherings are held monthly at member businesses. They are a fun place to gather, meet new people, and catch up with old friends. Please invite a guest or coworker. We love to see new faces.

Remember to bring your business cards for the raffle!

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New Executive Director for English At Large

[gdlr_heading tag=”h2″ font_weight=”bold” ]Maureen Willis is New Executive Director of English At Large[/gdlr_heading]
“We are very pleased to appoint a person with such impressive credentials and experience.  After an extensive interview process with a number of highly qualified candidates, the Board and staff voted unanimously for Maureen. Her knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm to take on the challenge of guiding the excellent work of our staff and ensuring our continued growth, makes her the ideal choice to take EAL to the next level.” ~Hicham Mouhsin, President of EAL’s Board of Directors

“I am excited and honored to be joining EAL as Executive Director.  Both personally and professionally, I am inspired by the mission of EAL to help people new to our country achieve their life goals. It will be extremely rewarding to work to support this success.” ~Maureen Willis

Maureen is a native of Woburn with more than 20 years of  experience in nonprofit administration, communications, marketing, and fundraising. She is a founding director of the Woburn Community Educational Foundation (WCEF).  She has led the development offices at several community-based nonprofits, and most recently has served as a consultant to a number of charities in Greater Boston. Willis has a B.A. in Executive Management and an M.A. in Nonprofit Management & Philanthropy from Bay Path University.

Willis also brings a great deal of energy and commitment to the English At Large mission of helping adult immigrants gain the English language skills that will enable them to attain economic self-sufficiency, support their families, and become fully engaged in their communities.

[gdlr_heading tag=”h2″ font_weight=”bold” ]English At Large, Volunteer Based Non-Profit[/gdlr_heading]

English At Large (EAL) is a recipient of a 100K for 100 grant from the Cummings Foundation. They are a volunteer-based nonprofit organization that provides free individual and small group English language instruction to adult immigrants in 21 Greater Boston communities. EAL  provides free, practical, and accessible English language instruction to refugee and immigrant adults in 21 Boston area communities.

Their vision is that newcomers to the United States will develop the English language skills and acquire the cultural knowledge they need to fully engage in their communities and fulfill their life goals.

EAL helps people overcome language barriers, so that they can get find jobs, adjust to their new environment, obtain community services, access health care and advocate for their children at school.

Each year EAL’s trained volunteers provide free one-to-one English language tutoring and small group instruction to hundreds of adult learners in 21 Boston-area cities and towns, helping them improve their English language skills, adapt to American life, and participate in their communities

 [gdlr_heading tag=”h2″ font_weight=”bold” ]Volunteer Opportunities with EAL[/gdlr_heading]

Resume Review Event
English At Large will be holding two resume review events for learners to work on their career goals!
 We are looking for volunteers to help English language learners practice and improve their resume writing skills.
 By serving as a resume reviewer, your candidate will improve how they present themselves to potential employers, and deliver important cultural information that can be hard to access.
There will be a volunteer orientation session before the event — if you have not volunteered at a resume review event before, please plan on attending one.

There are two resume reviews:

Saturday, February 25, from 10:30 am – 1:45 pm at the Acton Memorial Library in Acton, MA.

Monday, March 27, from 12:30 am – 3:00 pm at the Cary Memorial Library in Lexington, MA.

Website: www.englishatlarge.org

Introducing the Language and Culture of the U.S.

 

 

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February WOW Luncheon

[gdlr_heading tag=”h2″ font_weight=”bold” ]February Women of Woburn Lunch[/gdlr_heading]

Our special guest at the February Women of Woburn Lunch will be Joyce Vyriotes. Joyce serves as communications director for the real estate side of the Cummings organization. She also serves as the associate executive director of the Cummings Foundation.  Joyce will  share the story of the Cummings organization. From Bill Cummings’ early entrepreneurial ventures to his founding of Cummings Properties to the creation of a $1.4 billion foundation. Learn some fun facts and little-known history of one of Woburn’s most visible businesses.

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[gdlr_heading tag=”h2″ icon=”icon-heart” font_weight=”bold” ]The Women of Woburn[/gdlr_heading]

The Women of Woburn is a professional women’s networking group that meets monthly for lunch. WOW is designed to foster relationships both personal and professional. We meet monthly at member businesses for lunch, casual networking, business education/development and fun.

Our mission is to offer women a balanced approach of networking, internal development, attention to important issues. We seek to provide the comfort to share their ideas through a luncheon hosted by a different member each month. We’d like to leverage our contacts from the Woburn Chamber of Commerce to create a fun and professional environment of resources, friendships, and opportunities to help meet the challenges of women in business.

 

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10th Annual Food & Wine Tasting

[gdlr_heading tag=”h2″ font_weight=”bold” ]Woburn Host Lions Club’s 10th Annual Food and Wine Tasting [/gdlr_heading]
The Woburn Host Lions Club will be having their 10th Annual Food and Wine Tasting on February 25th from 6 to 9pm at the Crowne Plaza in Woburn.  For the 10th year this event features tasting over 50 wines from vineyards located all over the world. Enjoy sampling menu items from popular area restaurants. The Woburn Host Lions Annual Wine and Food Tasting is a must attend event.

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WPMC’s Easy Gourmet will provide culinary exhibits throughout the evening including his crowd favorite seared scallops. Beer sampling from local breweries will also be available. Enjoy live entertainment by Mary Beth Maes.

Must be 21 years or older to attend.

Enjoy a unique evening of wine, food and entertainment and support the efforts of the Woburn Host Lions. The event has sold out every year, get your tickets today.

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