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Recent Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies

The Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce conducted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on March 12, 2010 to celebrate the Grand Opening of Yard House restaurant at Legacy Place in Dedham, MA. Members of the NVCC Ambassadors Group and Yard House management staff participated in the ceremony.

Yard House, an award-winning, Southern California-based restaurant known for its extensive menu of American fusion fare, contemporary playlist of music and one of the world's largest selections of draft beer, made its northeast debut at Legacy Place in Dedham. The menu of American Fusion cuisine includes an impressive selection of appetizers, salads, pastas, sandwiches, individual-size pizzas, seafood, steaks and ribs. The center island bar features 130 tap handles of beer serving up an ample selection of beer brands from classic lagers to more obscure ales; there's a draft beer flavor for everyone. Open daily at 11am for lunch, dinner and late-night dining. Yard House is located at Legacy Place in Dedham near Cinema de Lux at 950 Providence Highway. For more information, visit www.yardhouse.com.




The Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce celebrated a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Enterprise Car Sales at their new Westwood location at 340 Providence Highway. Enterprise Car Sales staff and guests, along with members of the NVCC Ambassadors Group assisted. Pictured (Back Row, l to r): Brian McGillicuddy (NVCC Director of Membership); Peter McFarland (The Allied Group); John Gorham (Bulfinch Group); Scott Wade (Enterprise Car Sales); Steve Bradway (Enterprise); John Tully (Enterprise); and Peter Frey (Enterprise); Front Row: Chris McKeown (Town of Dedham, WWS Project Manager/EDO); Amy Gruber (Valued Merchant Services in Assoc. with Wells Fargo); Nancy Wluka (Wluka Commercial Real Estate); Sharon Fradkin (The Wizard of Adz); Andrea Kershaw (Enterprise) and Chrissy Gehlbach (Enterprise)
Enterprise Car Sales is new to Westwood, but not to selling cars! Enterprise Car Sales offers no-haggle pricing so unpleasant negotiations and sales games are avoided. Every vehicle purchased from Enterprise Car Sales comes with The Perfect Used Car Package to ensure complete satisfaction. If you buy a vehicle from Enterprise Car Sales, and you change your mind, we will buy it back, no questions asked. Enterprise Car Sales will give you up to 7 days or 1,000 miles to make sure your next used vehicle is your perfect vehicle. Whether looking for a used truck, car, van or SUV, Enterprise Car Sales has your next vehicle. Complimentary CARFAX Vehicle History Report is also provided with every vehicle purchased from Enterprise Car Sales. Contact Enterprise Car Sales in Westwood at 781-326-4195 or visit them online at http://www.enterprisecarsales.com for more information about the vehicles they have for sale!


The Neponset Valley Chamber Ambassadors Group participated in a "Bread Breaking Ceremony" to celebrate the Grand Opening of Whole Foods Market at Legacy Place in Dedham, the largest Whole Foods Market in New England.


The Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce conducted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the Grand Opening of River Village Canton, brand new one and two bedroom residences located at 59 Walpole Street, Canton. Members of the NVCC Ambassadors Group and guests assisted with the ceremony. Pictured from left: Robert Burr, Selectmen, Town of Canton; Gerald Salvatori, Selectmen, Town of Canton; Avril Elkort, Selectmen, Town of Canton, William Keating, Norfolk County District Attorney; Victor D. Del Vecchio, Selectmen, Town of Canton; John Marini, Marini Management; Mike Fish, Dellbrook Construction; Brian McGillicuddy, NVCC Director of Membership; Beth Ferrari, Peabody Properties, Inc.; Garry Gardner, Sheskey Architects; Regina O'Brien, Peabody Properties, Inc.; Sue McQuaid, NVCC President & CEO; Israel Lopez, Bank of America. For information on River Village Condominium, contact Whitney Cheney at 781-794-1073 or .

NVCC Celebrates Ribbon Cutting at McDonald's Restaurant, Rt. 1N, Norwood
The Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce recently conducted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the grand re-opening of McDonald's Restaurant, located at 1600 Providence Highway, in Norwood, MA. The gala event was also a celebration of the 25th Anniversary as McDonald's owners and operators for Paula and Don Wright. Assisting in the ceremony (left to right): Bill Plasko (Norwood Selectman and Chairman); Sue McQuaid (NVCC President/CEO); John Carroll (Norwood Town Manager); Brian McGillicuddy (NVCC Director of Membership); Don Wright (McDonald's owner/operator); Ronald McDonald, and Paula Wright (McDonald's owner/operator).

Owners Paula and Don Wright made a generous donation to the Norwood Manager's Gift of Warmth Fund, which enables Norwood residents to afford heat for their homes. A monetary donation, as well as a van, was also made to the Vid Ativa Center to help victims of domestic violence in the Cape Verde Islands, which is home to many of their employees and Don's grandparents.

CPR World, Inc.
The Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce recently conducted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of CPR World Inc. located at 354 Turnpike Street, Room 101, in Canton, MA. Guests and members of the NVCC Ambassadors Group assisted in the ceremony. Pictured (left to right): Kaitlyn Johnson, Lisa Belanger (CPR World co-owner); Bob Wolfe; Gerda Kantrovitz; Paula Burke (Bank of Canton); Suzanne Belanger, RN (CPR World co-owner), Mary Raczka (HESSCO Elder Services); Sharon Fradkin (Wizard of Adz); William Clegg; Steve Sorkin (Blue Hill Press); and Brian McGillicuddy (NVCC Director of Membership)

CPR World is a new company on a mission: to teach as many people CPR/Basic Life Support as possible. CPR saves lives - it might one day save someone in your family. They teach health care workers, nurses, doctors, EMTs, or any type of therapist, more advanced levels of life-saving. They hold weekly classes, including morning, evening, and Saturday. Call (617)276-5950 or visit CPRWORLD.Org.


Estates at Walpole
The Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce celebrated a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Estates at Walpole by Toll Brothers, located at 10 Lexington Drive, Walpole, MA. Guests and Members of the NVCC Ambassadors Group assisted in the ceremony. Pictured (from left): Stephanie Mercandetti (Economic Development and Grants Manager, Town of Walpole); Joseph Watson (RE/MAX Way); Amy Gruber (MPS in Association with Harris Bank); Jason Witham (Assistant Vice President, Toll Brothers, New England Division); Sheryl Schugar (Sales Associate, The Estates at Walpole); John Gorham (The Bulfinch Group); Heidi Mangelsdorf (Sales Manager, The Estates at Walpole); Amy Ross (Arbonne International); and Sharon Fradkin (The Wizard of Adz).


The Estates at Walpole are celebrating the opening of two new model homes and a new section of fantastic home sites that have just been released for sale. For information, please call 508-668-8600.

Home Instead Senior Care
The Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated a Ribbon Cutting with Home Instead Senior Care, located at 1420 Providence Hwy., Suite 267, in Norwood. Members of the NVCC Ambassadors Group and guests assisted in the ceremony: (Pictured from left): Steve Sorkin (Blue Hill Press); Mike Moran (Dedham Savings Bank); Mary Raczka (HESSCO Elder Services);
Brian McGillicuddy, (NVCC Director of Membership); Alan Perlin, Esq. (Perlin & Perlin;); Val Uzoma (Home Instead Senior Care Norwood); David Wert (Home Instead Senior Care – Boston); Alan Carney (Home Instead Senior Care – Norwell).


Home Instead Senior Care® is a reliable source of home care for seniors in the Norwood area. Services include companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, shopping, errands, Alzheimer's care and more. For information, please call Val Uzoma at 781-352-4660 or .

CHAMBER HOLDS RIBBON CUTTING FOR MEMBER

Members of the Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors group and guests attended a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at The Healing Moon Wellness Center to celebrate the Grand Opening of their new location at 1 Walpole Street, in Norwood. The Healing Moon Wellness Center is comprised of more than ten gifted healing practitioners and instructors. The center offers a variety of modalities including Reiki, massage, adolescent psychology, guided meditation, hypnotherapy, crystal healings, flower essences, crystal bowl healings, private yoga and more. Contact The Healing Moon Wellness Center at 781-769-1121 for information.


Pictured (left to right): Sue McQuaid (NVCC President & CEO); Renee Webber, Charlene Geary (The Healing Moon); Martha Desisto (Juice Plus+); Sha Stafford (The Healing Moon); Alan Perlin, Esq. (Perlin & Perlin); Marcia Putnam-Todd (The Healing Moon); Mary Raczka (HESSCO Elder Services); Trisha Matthies, Bobbie Jenkins, Shannon Jenkins (The Healing Moon); Brian McGillicuddy (NVCC Director of Membership); Joanne Regan (The Healing Moon); John Gorham (Bulfinch Group); and Keith Vega (The Healing Moon)

Finz Seafood celebrated their Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on October 23, 2007 in their second location at 910 Washington Street, Dedham. They welcomed several hundred guests from Dedham and surrounding communities.


(Pictured Left to right): Frank Hennessey- Investor; Michael Graves-Assistant General Manager; Robin Miller-Function & Sales Manager; Joe Bartel-Head Chef; Christian Pavesi-General Manager/Owner; Stewart Bowman-Restaurant Manager; George Carey-Owner; and Sue McQuaid, President/CEO-Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce

The Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to mark the opening of the brand new Hampton Inn Boston/Norwood, located at 434 Providence Highway (Rt. 1), in Norwood, MA. The 6 story, 139-room hotel will be managed by The Saunders Hotel Group of Boston, a third generation family business that is known worldwide for its genuine commitment to gracious hospitality, innovation, and environmental leadership. Saunders Hotel Group owns and/or operates seven distinctive properties including: the historic 4-diamond Lenox Hotel (Boston, MA); the charming Copley Square Hotel (Boston, MA); the Comfort Inn & Suites (Boston, MA - Logan Airport); the Marriott Residence Inn (Merrimack, NH), the Holiday Inn/Outback Steakhouse (New London, CT), The Hawthorn Suites Hotel (Alexandria, VA.), and the Hampton Inn (Norwood, MA.)



Pictured: Kristin Scott, Courtyard by Marriott-Norwood; Nada Smith, Servpro of Norwood/W. Roxbury; Harry Wheeler, project architects and designers, Group One; Jeffrey Saunders, Principal Saunders Hotel Group; Steve Bodi, Principal Old Bayside Partners; Jim Karam, Principal First Bristol Corp.; Lori DeBona, Eastern Bank; Paula Burke, Bank of Canton; (back row) Gerard Kelleher, Chairman, Norwood Board of Selectman; Alan Perlin, Esq., Perlin & Perlin; Bob Benoit, Milton Hospital; John Gorham, Bulfinch Group; Mike Moran, Dedham Institution for Savings.