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Email Bulletin
February 2006

In This Issue

Chamber Meetings, Events and Miscellany

Director Spotlight: Dick Downey

Office Space Available

05-06 Property Tax Rates in Assabet Valley Region

Community Events

How to Get Your Event Listed

Help Wanted


 

Chamber Meetings, Events and Miscellany
DJ Collins of Redco Realty LLC accepts the Chamber's Outstanding Renovation Award for 2005.

2/2 Seminar: Show Me the Money: Cash Management and Profit Planning for Success, Hudson Savings Bank, 8 to 9:15 am., light refreshments, $15 pp. ($25 pp nonmember cost). Reservations required.

2/9 Ambassador Committee, 8 am. NETCO Extruded Plastics

2.10 Health Insurance Program Partnership Meeting, 8:30 am. Chamber Office.

2.14 Business Network Breakfast hosted by Star Custom Framers in Stow Shopping Plaza. 8 to 9:15 am. $7 for members, $14 for nonmembers. Reservations requested.

2.15 Board of Directors Planning Session. 5 to 8:30 pm. at Dave's Landscape Management.

2.20 Presidents Day. Office Closed.

2.22 Maynard Matters Meeting. Room 201 Maynard Town Building. 8 am. Featuring new library update.

2.23 Marketing Committee Meeting, Hudson Savings Bank, 8:15 am.

2.24 Government Affairs Committee, Boyd Coatings Research Co., 8 am.

3.1 Maynard Fest Committee, Room 201 Maynard Town Building, 8 am.

3.3 Golf Committee, Citizens Bank Community Rm., 8:30 am.

Miscellany

Hudson Youth Baseball and Softball are seeking sponsors for the 2006 season. Sponsorship opportunities range from $100 to $525 Those interested should contact Brian Bowen at 978.562.6199.

Marlborough Hospital is seeking volunteers to serve on its Golf Tournament Committee. For more information, contact Linda Dodge at 508.481.5000.

Bank of America announces that the 26th Annual Bank of America Championship will take place at Nashawtuc CC from June 5th to the 11th. For more information, log onto www.bankofamericachampionship.com.

The Hudson Public School System is seeking a donation of space, approximately 1600 sq. ft., by April 1st to store its science modules. If able to assist, please contact Arthur Camins at 978.567.6100 x 114.

Special thanks to Susan Getgood of GetGood Strategic Marketing for volunteering to serve as photographer at our Award Ceremony. Check out the pictures at www. assabetvalleychamber.org.
Greetings!

Looking to grow your business? Do you need to polish your customer service, increase your sales or take a refresher course on workplace rights? If yes, consider attending the Hudson Savings Bank 2006 Business Seminar Series. All seminars are at the Hudson Savings Bank Board Room, 2nd floor, from 8 to 9:15 am, and cost $15 pp. ($25 pp for nonmembers). Members also have the option of purchasing any four seminars for the price of three. Scheduled seminars include:

February 2. Show Me The Money: Cash Management and Profit Planning for Success. Presented by Tim Pryce of Profitable Behavior Consultancy.

March 30. Marketing: The Power of Persuasion. Presented by Bob Gottlieb of Sceptre Marketing.

June 29. Customer Service Essentials presented by Sandy Lewis of Lewis Consulting.

September 21. 5 Tips for Improving Your Sales Process presented by David Herrington of Active Oak LLC.

December 7. Workplace Rights presented by the Office of the Attorney General.

A complete seminar schedule will be included in our March Mailer. Moreover, those interested in presenting a seminar in 2007 may forward a proposal to info@assabetvalleychamber.org for the Marketing Committee's consideration.


  • Director Spotlight: Dick Downey

    • Dick currently serves as VP of Marketing and Sales for Boyd Coatings Research Co. in Hudson. Prior employment includes serving as VP for both Chase- Walton Elastomers and Test Devices. Moreover, Downey was President and one of the original founders of Hypertronics Corporation in 1970. He led the 3- person start-up to a 150 employee corporation with annual revenues exceeding $30M

    Downey's numerous achievements include a patent for de-soldering technology and the 2000 Cellucci Award for Regional Leadership. Dick currently serves on Maynard's Board of Assessors and served 6 years as a Maynard Selectman. He speaks fluent French and served in the US Army. Dick currently serves as the Chamber's Chairman of the Board and as the Vice Chair of the Chamber's Government Affairs Committee.

  • Office Space Available

    • Small (one room) office space available on Washington St. in Hudson. $325/mo. Includes heat, electric and air. Interested parties should call Jean at 978.562.2542.

    Small retail space available at Hudson Rotary. Interested parties should contact Chuck Randall at 978.562.2080.

    For additional space available, see space for lease page at www.assabetvalleychamber.org.

  • 05-06 Property Tax Rates in Assabet Valley Region

    • Each year, your Chamber attends tax hearings in both Hudson and Maynard and monitors hearings in Berlin Bolton and Stow. During the 4th quarter of 2005, the following tax rates were set for the 05-06 FY.

    Both Hudson and Maynard have split tax rates, which mean that they tax Commercial and Industrial Property (CIP) at a higher rate than residential. During December, Hudson approved a residential rate of $10.16/$1000 (of value) and a CIP rate of $22.53/ $1000 Maynard approved a residential rate of $12.91/$1000 and a CIP rate of $24.86/$1000

    Bolton, Berlin and Stow have flat tax rates;all properties are taxed alike. This past year, Bolton approved a tax rate of $13.56/$1000, Berlin passed a rate of $11.78/$1000 and Stow approved a rate of $14.04/$1000

  • Community Events

    • 2.3 Arts Alliance presents "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the White House." Reveals the wit and wisdom of American politics. Hudson Town Hall. 7:30 pm. 2.10 snow date. $ 978.562.1646. www.upwitharts.org.

    2.4 Harvest Cafe in downtown Hudson presents singer/songwriter Abby Lappen. No cover. 7 pm. 978.567.0948. harvestcafe@verizon.net.

    2.5 Friends of the ARNW Refuge present winter nature walk for ages 12 and up. Limited enrollment. 978.443.9037 or rriggert@comcast.net.

    2.5 Dunia in downtown Maynard presents reception from 2 to 5 pm.for "Unmentionables"--saucy sculpture exhibit by Ingrid Goldbloom Bloch and friends. Up until 4.1. 978.897.8850. www.dunia- ecostore.come.

    2.6 Friends of Maynard Public Library invite all to 7:30 pm. meeting. Agenda includes grand opening of new library. 978.897.2863.

    2.9 Learn more about the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life event in Hudson and Marlboro. 7 to 8 pm. @ Marlboro Masonic Lodge, 208 Main St. 978.314.2685. carol.feinstein@cancer.org.

    2.11 St. Michael Parish presents the play, Late Night Catechism, 7 pm. @ Hudson Elks. Tix available at Parish Center, Images Hair, Hudson Savings, St. Mary's Credit Union and Hudson Chiropractic. For more info, contact Val at 978.562.7174.

    2.14 Nancy Fredrickson of Edward Jones presents The Medicare Rx Plan: What it Is and How it Works. 25 South St. in Hudson. 11:30 am. and 6:30 pm. presentations. Free, but reservations required. 978.567.9729.

    2.17 The Boys and Girls Club at the Cellucci Clubhouse (Church St., Hudson) host a father/daughter dance. DJ, refreshments, photos, corsages, etc. 6 to 8:30 pm. 978.568.0408.

    2.18 1st United Methodist Church presents Higher Grounds Coffee House. 34 Felton St., Hudson. 7 pm. Free, but artist donations welcome. 978.562.2932. www.hudsonfumc.com.

    2.18 Serendipity in downtown Hudson hosts a Sterling Silver Ear Threads Workshop for adults at 1 pm. $20 pp. 978.562.7756.

    2.21 Arts Alliance presents Dance Drum Story at Hildreth School in Marlboro. 11 am. and 1 pm. shows. 978.562.1646. www.upwitharts.com.

    2.23 Serendipity of downtown Hudson hosts a make a Follow Your Heart Bracelet Workshop for children 10+. $14 pp. 6:30 pm. 978.562.7756

    3.5 The Maynard Education Foundation presents the 4th Annual Taste of Maynard. Maynard Elks. 4 to 7 pm. $ Tickets available at Nason St. Middlesex Savings Bank or call 978.897.3148. www.maynardeducation.org.

    The Chamber is now accepting vendors for the 20th Annual Hudson Community Fest scheduled for Saturday, June 3rd, from 9 am to 3:30 pm. Applications are available at www. assabetvalleychamber.org.

  • How to Get Your Event Listed

    • To get your event listed on the Chamber's Monthly Email Bulletin, email information to info@assabetvalleychamber.org. For additional listings, visit www.assabetvalleychamber.org.

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