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Thank you Flavors Sponsors!
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Thank
you!
2008 Flavors
Exhibitors |
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Bacardi |
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Balboni's Wine &
Gourmet Foods |
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Bertucci's |
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Boston Beer
Co. |
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British Beer
Company |
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Cabot
Creamery |
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Cena to Go
Plainville |
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Centerfield's
Restaurant |
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Chamarre |
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The Chateau
Restaurant
of
Norwood |
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Chiara
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Chinatown
Restaurant |
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Christina's |
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Coca-Cola Bottling
Co. |
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Colonial House
Restaurant |
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Colonial Wholesale
Beverage |
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Commonwealth Wine &
Spirits |
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Diana's Fine
Catering |
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Domenic & Anthony
Catering |
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Dream
Dinners |
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Ever So Humble Pie
Co. |
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Finz Seafood and
Grill |
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The Fresh Catch
Restaurant
& Sushi
Bar |
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Fusion Personal Chef
Services |
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Future Brands
LLC |
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Green Mountain Coffee Roasters
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Hannaford
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HESSCO Elder
Services
"Meals on
Wheels" |
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Hilliard's House of
Candy |
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Ivy's Fine Cakes &
Pastry |
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J. Lohr
Vineyards |
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Jalapenos
Grill |
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John Harvard's Brew
House |
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Leanna's Unique
Catering |
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Luciano's
Restaurant |
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M S Walker,
Inc. |
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Majestic Fine
Wines |
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Millesimes Fine Wine
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Monadnock
Mountain
Spring
Water |
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Narragansett Brewing
Co. |
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One
Bistro |
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Palumbo
Liquors |
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Panera
Bread |
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Quality
Beverage |
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Raymond Norman
Cooks! |
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Route 1 Liquor
Mart |
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Sky Restaurant
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Stoneforge
Foxboro |
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Ste. Michelle Wine
Estates |
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TGI
Friday's |
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Twin River |
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Vinny T's |
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Walpole Country Club |
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Wine That
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Chairman of the Board
Albert DeNapoli, Esq.
Tarlow Breed Hart
& Rodgers, PC
General Counsel
Peter
Chase, Esq.
Truelove, Dee & Chase, LLP
Treasurer Anthony
F. Caruso
Bank of Canton
President & CEO
Sue
McQuaid
Vice
Chairman
Kathy Harrington
Affordable Insurance
Immediate Past Chairman
Katherine Touafek
School to Careers
Partnership
Previous Past
Chairman
Attorney Leslie Lockard
Law Firm of Leslie Lockard, PC
President &
CEO
Sue McQuaid
BOARD
OF
DIRECTORS Bob
Benoit
Milton Hospital
Michael Cecere
Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP
Paul Chaggaris
Walpole
Cooperative Bank
Peter Chase,
Esq.
Truelove, Dee & Chase, LLP
John Chessare,
MD
Caritas Norwood Hospital
Stephen DeCesare
Eastern Bank
Linda Dillon
Century 21/Access
Properties
Steve
Fradkin
The Wizard of Adz, Inc.
Pierce Haley,
Esq.
Johnson|Haley
LLP
Kevin Hallinan
WINNING, Inc.
Sabina
T. Herlihy, Esq.
Law Offices of Sabina
T. Herlihy
Brian Johnson
Quin, Rickard, Lipshires & Grupp,
LLP
Brian A. Joyce, Esq.
Joyce,
Molloy & Cetkovic
Taber
Keally
M. Donahue
& Associates, Inc.
Beth Rosenberg
King
Wachovia
Securities
Willard Krasnow, Esq.
Hinckley, Allen & Snyder, LLP
Susan E. Lenkauskas
Copley
Controls Corp.
John S.
Marini
John S. Marini Management
Company
Edwin A. McDaid
South
Shore
Staffing
Julie A. McDermott
Norwood
Bank
Mike Moran
Dedham Institution
for Savings
Joseph B.
Moriarty, CPA
King, McNamara & Moriarty,
CPA
Walter
Mulock
Dedham Institution for
Savings
John O'Keefe
Vail Group/USB Financial
Services
Barry J. Salvucci
NStar
Services Company
Lester P.
Schindel
New England Sinai
Hospital & Rehabilitation
Nada
Smith
Servpro of Norwood/W. Roxbury
Paul
Smith
DataSmith Network
Solutions
Amy Snuffer
The
Walpole Mall
Monty Vaughn
Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP
Nancy
Wluka
Wluka Real
Estate Corp.
David P. Wolicki, Esq.
Law Offices of David P. Wolicki
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Neponset Valley Chamber of
Commerce
Business Connection
eNewsletter
April 2008
Volume II,
Issue 4 |
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Spring 2008 Speaker
Series |
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"A
View From the Valley"
Business Challenges and Opportunities
in a Changing
Economy
A series
of three presentations featuring:
President/CEO of
Covidien
Monday,
April 28,2008
11:30 am -1:00 pm - Hampton
Inn
Rt. 1
Norwood
Cost: $25
Buffet Luncheon
Congressman Stephen
F. Lynch
Monday,
May 19,2008
7:30-9:00 am - Four
Points Sheraton
Rt. 1 Norwood
Cost: $20 Continental
Breakfast
Panel Presentation
June TBA, 2008 (Details to
Follow)
7:30-9:00
am - Walpole
Country Club
Cost: $20 Continental
Breakfast
The first half hour of each
event will include networking and a buffet meal,
followed by a presentation promptly at 12:00pm and
8:00am respectively.
Special
Series Rate of $60
Pre-registration is required:
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9th Annual Flavors Gala
Highlights |
The 2008 Flavors of Neponset Valley Gala at
Christina's was awesome -
we had a record number of guests and a record
number of smiles! If you had the good fortune
to attend, we hope you'll take the advice of Al
DeNapoli, NVCC Chairman: "Be sure to visit them at their
place after the event, and tell them you found them at
the Flavors Gala!" You can find the complete list
of exhibitors on
the left.
 Congratulations to Allie Lee
of T-Mobile for winning the luxurious
limo ride to the Flavors Gala courtesy of QLS
Limousine. Entry
into the drawing was automatic with the purchase of
ten tickets.
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&
Hilliards House of
Candy Finz
Seafood Grill
Diana's Fine
Catering Sky
Restaurant
Thank You
Flavors Committee Members and Volunteers:
Jackie Halfond,
Committee Co-Chair, Christina's/Stoneforge
Foxboro
Warren
Abramson, New York Mortgage Company
Sherry
Alpert, Sherry Alpert Corporate
Communications
Connie
Begley, Connection Magazine
David
Dubinsky, Dubinsky & Affiliates
Debbie
Ellis, Quin, Rickard, Lipshires & Grupp,
LLP
Steve
Fradkin, The Wizard of Adz
Patricia
Ivatts, Twinbrook Insurance Brokerage Inc.
Barbara
Shea McDonald, Century 21 Commonwealth
Amy
Montague, Mass Visual Arts Center
Alan
Perlin, Perlin & Perlin
Jay
Ramsdell, BC Tent
Debra
Rayborn, Jefferson at Dedham Station
Stacie
Reiser, Independent Planner
Fran Smith,
DataSmith Network Solutions
Lee
Wernick, Law Office of Lee Barron Wernick
Special Recognition to:
Kathy
Earabino & The Blue Wave Trio
Steve
Fradkin, The Wizard of Adz
Scott
Horgan, Event Sound & Video
Matt
McKee Photography
Neponset
Valley
Philharmonic Orchestra
Len
Presutti, Corporate Wine Educator, Martignetti
Companies
QLS Limousine
Jay
Ramsdell, BC
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From the President - Important
Updates and Economic Development
News
1. Once again the Flavors of Neponset
Valley was a great success with the largest crowd
ever attending - thank you to all who supported this
special event!
2. Our Spring Speakers
Series is about to begin with the first speaker
being Rich Meelia, President and CEO of the $10 billion
international company Covidien. Rich is a resident of
Walpole and Covidien is located in Mansfield. Rich will
be the speaker at our luncheon on Monday, April
28th from 11:30-1:00 at the Hampton Inn on
Rt. 1 in Norwood. Please see nvcc.com
for more details about this and our May and June
breakfast presentations.
3. The
NVCC Golf Tournament is slated for Monday, August
4th at Foxborough
Country Club- 12:15 Shotgun start - watch for
detailed information later this week. Special Early Bird
registration fee if you sign up by May
15th.
4. Economic
development update:
- IMPORTANT
NEWS: the Notice to Proceed with the Corridor
Study for Rt. 1 and Rt. 95 from Dedham to the Rhode
Island Border has been signed! The Chamber initiated
and authored this proposed $475,000 - 18-month study
and it will begin shortly. MA Hwy and VHB Engineers
will be taking the lead and the Executive Office of
Transportation will fund the project. I will keep
you updated as to the progress and opportunities for
public input.
- MSBDC (MA
Small Business Development Center): I am
excited to report that we will be expanding our
relationship with the MSBDC in the months ahead. MSBDC
defines "small" as any company with less than 500
employees. There will be more information about the
vast array of services they provide (FREE of charge)
in the near future. Be on the watch for MSBDC in your
email during the coming month.
- Legacy Place
in Dedham will be breaking ground in April
- The 128
Add-a-Lane Project is progressing on
schedule
- The Interchange
Project at I93/I95 has been approved to move
forward with final design and environmental work being
completed during the next two years. NVCC and local
municipal leaders will sit on the Task Force
overseeing this project.
- Patriot Place
is proceeding on schedule with 2 new stores planning
to open in April: Staples and Off-Broadway
Shoes.
- The Walpole
Mall has begun its 75,000 sq foot expansion with a
variety of retail, restaurants and a bank being
planned. LA Fitness will
be the new large anchor for this development.
- Mansfield
Crossing is up and running at the corner of
140/I495.
- Sharon Commons is
still pursuing their permitting and plans for a mixed
use development.
- Westwood
Station has begun demolition activities and is
still working with area towns over traffic concerns. A
ground-breaking date has not been set at this
time.
- During the next few months I will
continue to support and represent our municipalities
as the state determines the priority projects for the
TIP (the
state's Transportation Improvement Projects list).
This process takes place from April through August
with a public comment period throughout the month of
July. I
will keep you informed as to which area projects make
this list.
As you can see, there is a great deal happening
throughout the Neponset Valley and I will continue to
provide important information and support services to
you. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't
hesitate to contact me directly at 781-769-1126 x
202. Best
wishes for a terrific Spring!
Sue McQuaid
President/CEO
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Noon Networking April 8th
@Sky |
 Please join us
for Noon Networking at Sky on
Tuesday, April 8, 2008 from
12:00 to 1:30PM. This is a structured, yet
friendly event that allows you to promote your
business with the assistance of facilitators
(delicious luncheon buffet included).
All reservations made 24 hours in
advance will be entered in a drawing to win a free
"Spotlight" ad in The Business Connection
eNewsletter.
You may also register for the 10:30am "How to
Network" Seminar, presented by Kevin Hallinan of WINNING,
Inc.
This
seminar takes place at Sky just prior to the Noon
Networking. Gain useful tips on networking and fine-tune
your skills. $25/person
 Location: Sky
Restaurant, 1369 Providence Hwy, Norwood$25m/$50nm $5 walk-in surcharge
Reservations are required, and please remember that "a reservation
made is a reservation paid". Register
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We would be happy to publish your
noteworthy cause, promotion or upcoming community
event. Please email kathleen@nvcc.com with a minimum
of 30 days notice.
 Each year New
England Sinai Hospital recognizes a member of the
community who has made an exceptional contribution. On
Saturday, May 10th, Stepping
Out With Sinai will be held at the The Fairmont
Copley Plaza Hotel.to honor Stephen J. De
Cesare, Sinai Foundation's Chairman of the
Board and Senior Vice President of Eastern
Bank (and formerly President of Sharon
Cooperative Bank) for his many years of service and
contributions to Sinai and the community.
Always involved in the community, Stephen has been a
member of the Rotary Club, Lions Club, Boy Scout
Council, Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce, sponsored
programs for the Sharon Historical Society and Sharon
Public Library, and helped initiate the Sharon Teen
Center and Sharon Business Association. He was also
honored as one of 20 bank presidents chosen to serve on
the board of the Massachusetts Bankers
Association. For information or tickets
call the Sinai Foundation at
781-297-1153.
The Dedham
Exchange, a non-profit gift shop invites you to
their Trunk Show PINK POPPY  Boutique Products with Flair! on
Thursday, April 17th from 2pm-6pm. The show will
feature monogrammable accessories for
her, for him, and for the bride &
groom; and personalized stationery! The Dedham
Exchange gift shop is located at 445
Washington St (Rt 1A in Dedham) Free parking. For
information
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BAH
@The Village at Willow Crossings April
17th |
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Business After Hours @The
Village at Willow Crossings, Thursday, April 17th 5:30 -
7:30PM 
Join us for great
informal networking, food and drink at The
Village at Willow Crossings, an active senior
community situated on a 20-acre woodland campus in the
heart of Mansfield.
PS - the doorprize will be a flat-screen
TV!
The Village at Willow
Crossings
25 Cobb Street,
Mansfield, MA 02048
Date: Thursday,
April 17, 2008 5:30-7:30PM
$10m/$20nm $5 walk-in
surcharge
Reservations are
Required |
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