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 Photo Courtesy of Jay Elliot Governor Deval L. Patrick met on Thursday, January 10, with the Executive Directors and Board members from the Local Cape Chambers of Commerce at the offices of the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce. The Governor met with the Cape's business representatives to discuss ways that the local Chambers could work together with the Patrick Administration to strengthen and diversify the Cape's economy. Job creation was the main topic of conversation, but financial support for the local chambers' visitor centers was also discussed. Governor Patrick asked that the local business leaders keep an open mind about his casino gambling proposal. The local chamber representatives in attendance pledged to work together with the Governor and the Cape's legislative delegation. Representatives from 10 local chambers attended the meeting including; Yarmouth, Dennis, Hyannis, Falmouth, Cape Cod Canal Region, Harwich, Brewster, Chatham, Eastham and Sandwich. Commissioner Lance Lambros also was in attendance representing Barnstable County. |
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Cod Canal Region Chamber of CommerceSEED
Corporation and Basic Entrepreneurial Workshops Registration: 8:30 a.m. Complimentary breakfast and lunch will be provided Location: Wareham
Library Please register by Thursday, February 14th SESSION I: SESSION II: “The Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network is a partnership program with the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Massachusetts Department of Business and Technology under cooperative agreement 7-603001-Z-0022-27 through the University of Massachusetts Amherst. SBDCs are a program supported by the U. S. Small Business Administration and extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. SBA cannot endorse any products, opinions or services of any external parties or activities. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made, if requested at least two weeks in advance. For further information, contact the Southeastern MA SBDC office at (508) 673-9783.”
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Thanks to the Sea Crest Resort & Conference Center, Cape Cod Five, Jordan Hospital, Almeida and Carlson Insurance, Rehabilitation Hospital of the Cape and Islands, Sherwin-Williams and 1-800-Got-Junk, who dropped off giveaway items for our new member bags. Do you have items with your printed company name or logo – such as pens, pads of paper, letter openers, etc. Don’t forget this is an easy way to promote your business….the Chamber distributes totes filled with these “goodies” to all our new members. We are always looking for 20-30 of whatever item you would like to contribute. Please email member@capecodcanalchamber.org if you can help us out.
FREE Business Advice Available
The Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network (MSBDC) at the University of Massachusetts is pleased to announce that Clifford Robbins, PhD, a Senior Business Advisor and a Management Professor will be available to provide free, confidential, one-to-one business management and technical assistance counseling to prospective and existing small businesses. Dr. Robbins has extensive experience in management, marketing, strategic and financial planning. He has consulted with over one thousand small businesses. He can help you too!
The MSBDC provides a wide selection of assistance to local small businesses including: start-up issues, business plan development, marketing and sales strategies, cash flow analysis, government procurement and international trade assistance.
Please call the Chamber office at 508-759-6000 X10 to schedule an appointment for Tuesday, January 29th.
MEMBER HAPPENINGS
The Community Bank’s Women’s Business Exchange is hosting a seminar entitled, “Generational Dynamics in Business” on Thursday, January 24th with registration beginning at 8:30am at the Cape Codder Resort, Hyannis, MA. Karen Stacey, Principal of Kreative Learning Solutions will be the guest speaker. The event will also feature a light breakfast and an opportunity for networking. Registration will be online only. Kindly visit www.communitybank.com to register by 1/17. Please register early, seating is limited to 60 guests. This series of seminars is focused on connecting women business owners with the experts and resources to increase their businesses and contacts.
Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity is seeking volunteers for their Byrne Circle Build. Saturday, January 19th (9AM – 3PM) and Sunday, January 20th (10AM – 3PM). 10 volunteers are needed to frame and inside work. For more information, please call Mike Paolella 508-291-8665 or Kent O’Connor 508-468-8165.
Save the date - 2nd Annual Chili Fest, Gleason
Family YMCA, Sunday, February 10th, 3-5 PM. For
more information contact JoAnn
Watson, 508-295-9622 or visit www.ymcasouthcoast.org.
Open House for Prospective Families, The Bridgeview Montessori School, Sunday, February 10th, 2-4 PM. Call 508-888-3567 for more info or check www.bridgeviewschool.com.
NEW MEMBERS
Bourne Bridge Crossing Cape Cod Conservatory
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Coldwell
Banker Anthi Frangiadis, Architect
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