Chamber of Central Mass South Online

Community, prosperity, progress... that is The Chamber of Central Mass South. We invite you to learn more about our organization, participate in our activities, and discover our rich, diverse region. We're here for our members, and WE MEAN BUSINESS!

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The Healing Power of Forgiveness at Online Live via Zoom

January 23, 2021 from 11am to 12:30pm

When I was young, I was fond of saying, “If someone hurts me, I can forgive, but I’ll never forget.” And I’d speak those words with a certain air of hubris, and an implied forewarning: “Don’t mess with me. Revenge is a dish best served cold.”When I was young, I had no idea what forgiveness was truly about. Truth be told, I didn’t have any real clue about true forgiveness until I was in my early 50s, when I began writing the story about my father.Until that time, I didn’t understand that my…See More

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SCORE: Connect with Customers and Manage Your Business Remotely at Online

January 19, 2021 from 1pm to 2:30pm

Connect with Customers and Manage Your Business RemotelyTuesday | Jan 19 | 1:00 pm.In this 45-minute webinar, you will discover Google tools that can help business owners like you work and manage your business during this time of uncertainty. Plus, get insights on more online and timely resources for small businesses.LEARN MORE & REGISTER…See More

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SBA: January Newsletter PPP Re-Opening to ALL Lenders 1/19

PPP Re-Opening to ALL Lenders 1/19The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, will re-open the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan portal to PPP-eligible lenders with $1 billion or less in assets for First and Second Draw applications on Friday, January 15, 2021 at 9 am ET. The portal will fully open on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 to all participating PPP lenders to submit First and Second Draw loan applications to SBA.Earlier in the week, SBA…See More

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New ISSUE - 1608

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CMS Chamber Online's 2 events were featured

SCORE: Learn how to Sell Better to Grow Your Business
January 21, 2021 from 12pm to 1:30pm
MA Paid Family Medical Leave Readiness Discussion Group
January 28, 2021 from 9am to 10am

Jan 13

Rita Schiano's event was featured

Time Management at Online Live via Zoom

January 16, 2021 from 11am to 12pm

Time management is a big concern. Our work life and home life is filled with more and more duties and obligations and less and less time to get it all done. And while we've all heard that old saying, "Time flies when you are having fun," truth be told, time flies even when you're not having fun.An effective time management strategy can help you stay on task, accomplish your work, reduce stress, and gain more time for yourself.In this 60-minute LIVE program you will learn practical strategies,…See More

Jan 13

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CMS Chamber Online posted events

MA Paid Family Medical Leave Readiness Discussion Group
January 28, 2021 from 9am to 10am
SCORE: Connect with Customers and Manage Your Business Remotely
January 19, 2021 from 1pm to 2:30pm
SCORE: Best HR Practices for the Work From Home Era
January 19, 2021 from 9am to 10:30am

Jan 12

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Central Mass South Referral Group: Members can now join for FREE!

Central Mass South Referral Group: Networking & ReferralsMembers can now join for FREE!The Central MA South Referral Group is the official networking and referrals group of CMS Chamber.JOIN FOR FREE! Previously, Membership to the referral group was an additional fee on top of Chamber dues of $45 per quarter. We are pleased to announce that you can now join the group for FREE! Learn more by emailing…See More

Jan 12

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Vocero Hispano - 01/08/2021 - Digital Version - ISSUE 1607

Jan 7

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Winter Walks at the Village at Old Sturbridge Village

January 15, 2021 at 9:30am to February 28, 2021 at 4pm

Winter Walks at the VillageJanuary 15-18, 22-24, 29-31 and February 5-7, 12-21, 26-28, 2021Times: The Village is open 9:30 am to 4:00 pmCost: Included with standard daytime admission or Village membership. Admission is half-priced through February 7, 2021!Come enjoy a peaceful walk around our early 19th-century village. While on your walk stop by our numerous households and see what kind of winter activities kept a family busy. Our tradeshops will be active as well, from needlework to working…See More

Jan 5

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CMS Chamber Online posted events

Winter Walks at the Village
January 15, 2021 at 9:30am to February 28, 2021 at 4pm
SCORE: HR Essentials: Hiring Basics
January 22, 2021 from 11:45am to 1:15pm
SCORE: Learn how to Sell Better to Grow Your Business
January 21, 2021 from 12pm to 1:30pm

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Jan 5

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12th Annual Appeal

Thank you Cornerstone Bank for helping launch our 12th annual appeal with a $2,500 donation! Cornerstone has supported DCEF annually since our inception. Please consider supporting the DCEF with a donation by visiting…

Jan 5

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Baker-Polito Administration Awards Additional Grants to 1,366 Businesses Most Impacted by the Pandemic

Baker-Polito Administration Awards $67.4 Million in Additional Grants to 1,366 Businesses Most Impacted by the Pandemic Applications for new relief program targeting specific industries now being acceptedFor immediate release: 12/31/2020 Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito Governor's Press Office Executive Office of Housing and Economic DevelopmentBOSTON — Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced $67.4 million in awards to 1,366 additional small businesses in…See More

Jan 4

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SCORE: More Clients Less Marketing at Online

January 12, 2021 from 12pm to 1pm

More Clients Less MarketingTuesday | Jan 12 | 12pmHow to Create More Leads and Income by Doing LESS. Client generation is the lifeblood of your business. But with so many marketing options, how do you cut through the noise and find your best strategy for growth? Mary Cravets is a Client Generation Expert and International Speaker, who helps entrepreneurs significantly grow their businesses without working nights and weekends.…See More

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