Olin College is inviting its neighbors, in both Newton, Needham and Wellesley, to join them for Olin’s first annual Connecting Communities event! The event will kick off with remarks from State Representative, Denise Garlick and Senator Rebecca Rausch. Attendees will then have the opportunity to virtually meet Olin’s new President, Gilda Barabino, Ph.D. and hear […]
Join us for a presentation from Ili Spahiu with the U.S. Small Business Administration about the Paycheck Protection Program. Spahiu will discuss the new criteria and requirements for the new round of the PPP as well as the forgiveness process for PPP loans awarded in 2020. He will also provide information about the SBA’s EDIL […]
Join Colette Phillips for a zoominar all about growing your professional network. Making personal and professional connections that are inclusive and diverse is key to growing any successful business or career. For decades Phillips (founder of CPC Communications and Get Konnected!) has been curating opportunities for cross-cultural business connections and career advancement throughout Greater Boston. […]
The Newton-Needham Regional and the Corridor 9/495 Chambers are teaming up for a special opportunity to expand your network of connections for your business. The program format will be a speed networking event to help members open the door to new relationships. During the event, you’ll be able to interact virtually with other professionals, gain […]
Participation in one of the chamber's members-only small networking groups is a great way to develop trusted business relationships and grow your referral network. Attend this 30 min Zoom session to learn more about the program and potential openings in our four member-run groups. We’ll hear briefly from the group leaders and leave time for […]
Massachusetts Paid Medical and Family Leave (PMFL) went into effective on January 1st – are you in compliance, and what should you keep in mind? In this session you will get advice from a human resources professional (Saleha Walsh of Insource Services) and an employment attorney (Elizabeth Adler of Beacon Law Group) regarding how the program works, […]
Join ALL CPAs Director Andrew C. Dieffenbach, CPA, CVA, MBA, for a brief update on PPP2, the Revised Employee Retention Credit, and other provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act. The majority of the time will be dedicated to answering your questions, so please come prepared. REGISTER
We’re excited to announce our 4th Annual Women in Government event, this year in partnership with the Waltham Chamber. Our guest speaker will be U.S. Congresswoman and Assistant Speaker of the House Katherine Clark who has served the Fifth District of Massachusetts since 2013, a diverse district comprised of 24 cities and towns that include Waltham, Weston […]
It’s time to get back to business! Make new connections and grow your referral network through participation in the chamber’s members only networking group. We’ll meet on a monthly basis (over Zoom) where you’ll have a chance to connect with fellow members through small group breakout sessions. Open to all members, but specifically geared towards […]
Whether you’re a new member, new employee of a member business/nonprofit, or a prospective member wanting to learn more about us, join this information session to get to know the Newton-Needham Regional Chamber. Learn what being a member entails and how the chamber can work for your employer and for you. We’ll explain basic membership […]
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