Recent News

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

 

MERC Report: Unemployment Rates Higher in MetroWest

 

Chamber Strategic Plan: Forward in 2010

The Chamber Board of Directors has approved the Chamber’s 2010–2012 Strategic Plan, which builds on key features of the 2007–2009 Plan and introduces a number of additional goals demanded by both changed conditions and new opportunities.
 
Business Development
Assisting companies with job growth and retention will remain a central preoccupation, as will advocacy for business concerns (especially those of small businesses), the locating of new companies and assisting start-ups.
 

2010 Census

Your Reply Will Help Our Towns
 
A short questionnaire for the 2010 national census will be mailed to your home next March. It will ask 10 questions and take about 10 minutes to complete. You simply fill it out and mail it back. Your answers are protected and may not be shared with anyone or any agency. (It’s the law.)
 

Education Reform Points Way to Stimulus Funding

Chamber Women’s Initiative Business After Hours

The February 2 event at the Hampton Inn, in Natick, drew some 60 women (and men) for wine—provided by Fifth Avenue Liquors—hors d’oeuvres—courtesy of Cardoos and the Hampton Inn—networking, and a session with comedienne Candace Sallale.

Good Morning MetroWest Networking Breakfast -Featuring Treasurer Tim Cahill, Candidate for Governor

Good Morning MetroWest Networking Breakfast -Featuring Treasurer Tim Cahill, Candidate for Governor
 
Friday, February 12 – 7:15 am to 9:10 am
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1360 Worcester Street, Natick
 
The MetroWest Chamber will sponsor a Good Morning MetroWest Networking Breakfast featuring Treasurer Tim Cahill, candidate for Governor on Friday, February – 7:15 am to 9:00 am at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1360 Worcester Street, Natick.