Recent News

Record Employment and Payroll for MetroWest in 2008

In 2008, total employment in the MetroWest Cohesive Commercial Statistical Area (CCSA) reached a record 110,100, up 2.3% from 2007. Payroll totaled a record-setting $7.0 billion, up 3.3% from 2007. The average wage for MetroWest experienced a small gain, climbing from $63,000 in 2007 to $63,600 in 2008. However, total establishments dropped in 2008, declining by 20 establishments from 2007.   

Thanks to Members Who Spearheaded Membership Campaign

 

January Spotlight LJM Insurance

As a full-service independent insurance agency, LJM Insurance Agency, Inc.—headed by Chamber Small Business Council Chair Lindsey Morris—represents many of America’s top insurance companies. “We selected these companies,” says Lindsey, because of their financial strength and diversified products. As insurance brokers, we act on our clients’ behalf to arrive at the best policy for the best price.”

Legislative Forum: Help MetroWest Businesses

Nine local state legislators told the Chamber’s January 6 Legislative Forum at Framingham State College about measures that might help businesses during the current stimulus-recovery process.
 

Green Commuting Is Good for Business

Green commuting can help your business as well as the environment. Whether it’s carpooling, vanpooling or biking, commuters are eligible for tax benefits of up to $230 a month. You can use this money for Transit Passes on the MBTA or MWRTA, bicycle purchases or other transportation needs. 
 
In addition, companies that take advantage of these programs through their human resources departments can lower their total taxable payroll and save even more. 
 

Framingham Co-op Donates a Defibrillator to Chamber

Governor Candiate Baker at January Networking Breakfast

Republican candidate for governor Charles Baker told the January Chamber Good Morning MetroWest Networking Breakfast, at the Crowne Plaza-Natick, that if he were elecetd he would reign in spending, create and retain jobs and overhaul a ballooning state bureaucracy.

New Chamber President & CEO Bonnie Biocchi

The Board of Directors announced in late January the selection of Bonnie Biocchi to succeed Ted Welte as President and CEO of the MetroWest Chamber of Commerce.
 

February Spotlight Absolute Car Care

Absolute Car Care provides top notch, professional service that includes both auto repair and general vehicle maintenance. Absolute’s technicians and mechanics are expertly trained and certified for all major automakers. The Absolute team will provide you with the answers you need as well as the service your car, truck, SUV and 4x4 need. Repair specialties include: exhaust; tune up; brakes; shocks; tires; electrical; all wheel alignments; air conditioning; engines; transmissions; and state inspections.

MetroWest Chamber Awarded 5-Star Accreditation by U.S. Chamber of Commerce