TDO Aerial Videography launched it’s website! Check out there work, learn what they do and who they are, and see if they can help you out with your next project. TDO Aerial Videography is a company that will provide coverage for events, places, structures, or any other need of video acquisition. Using our ground cameras and our 4K drone camera, TDO Aerial specializes in creating stunning promotional videos, for any occasion, event, real estate venture, construction project, or business.
God has a purpose for us on this earth. That calling is to be on mission for God where He has placed us. And since many people spend the majority of their waking hours on the job, we have to stop compartmentalizing life into “spiritual activities” and “work activities.” How are we living examples of the gospel while we work?
You’re invited to the 2018 Work as Worship Retreat, where eleven influential business leaders and pastors will discuss what it looks like to connect faith and work. Taking place as a 1–Day Local Church Retreat on February 23, 2018, the live event in Dallas will be web-streamed to over 2,000 churches around the world. Leominster United Methodist Church is one of the local churches hosting this event.
Join Patrick Lencioni (Author, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team), Joel Manby (CEO, SeaWorld), Phil Vischer (Creator, VeggieTales and Jellyfish Labs), Wendy Davidson (President, US Specialty Channels Kellogg Company), Matt Chandler (Lead Pastor, The Village Church), and others in a day filled with real-life stories, biblical teaching, and practical wisdom that will equip believers in the marketplace to see their work as an opportunity to care for their families, fulfill their calling, and bring glory to God.
JOIN OTHER CHRISTIAN BUSINESS OWNERS, CEOs & LEADERS WHO WANT THEIR FAITH TO IMPACT THEIR WORK
February 2: Electrical Safety Roundtable – Dean Vanasse from Boston Safety Training will be presenting on how electricity can cause harm, OSHA and NFPA requirements, and how to build an electrical safety program. Join the Devens Eco-Efficiency Center for this valuable educational opportunity from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at 33 Andrews Parkway, Devens. RSVP
Class is taught in 2 Saturday sessions from 9:30am – 12:00pm
Are you nervous that your child always wants to spend too much money and has no concept of budgeting?
Do you feel that there is little or no personal financial education in the school system?
Do you want your child to be successful financially when they become an adult?
lf your child will have student loans, do you want to make sure they know how to pay them off without your help?
Wouldn’t it be great if your child could develop lifelong healthy eating habits to avoid becoming one of the 1 17 million adults with one or more diet-related preventable, chronic diseases like Type 2 Diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer’s and heart disease?
Do you want your child to learn how to take personal responsible for making healthier choices and understand the positive effects healthy eating can have on their day to day life?
If you answered YES to any of those questions then this class is right for your family! lt is geared toward children ages 12-19 and teaches them the fundamentals of finance and nutrition. lncreasing their financial education and awareness of healthy eating habits at an early age is
extremely important for a lifetime of wealth and health!
In this class you can expect your
child to learn about:
Banking
Credit vs Debit
Basic investing in a Roth IRA
Loans . Real-Life Economics
Budgeting
Consumer spending
Daily nutrition
Reading food labels
Myplate
Physical activity and exercise
and much, much more!
The cost of the 2 morning session is $699 with $100 going back to the child participant
upon completion of the class.
Children will be given $SO in cash and a $50 gift card to a whole food store to use what
they have learned in class in the real world!
Since class size is limited, a non-refundable deposit of $200 is required to hold a seat
in class for your child.
Lora Fickett, CPA, MBA is a Certified Financial Stress Reduction@ Coach and
mother of 4 children. For years she has worked with Corporations, Executives,
Business owners and Individuals to increase their financial IQ and reduce their
financial stress. Working with young adults to increase their frnancral awareness
started with her own children. Her oldest started a Roth IRA with income from
her first job, and even her toddler understands the concept of budgeting. She has
appeared on local radio, television and is a speaker, writer, private coach and
workshop coach. For more information go to www.LoraFickett.com
Scherrie Keating RN, BSN, CDE, Founder Diabetes Kare Consulting,LLC; over
30 years as a registered nurse; clinical expertise in acute and chronic disease
management, health education, promotion and prevention;
Certified Diabetes E,ducator; National Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle
Coach; AHA BLS Instructor; Pure Haven Essentials Independent Consultant;
Producer and host, Talk Me Healthy, Sterling-Lancaster Community Television
For more information go to www.diabeteskareconsulting.com
Don’t get left out! The North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation is getting ready to publish the 2018 edition of the Manufacturers Directory and Industrial Parks Guide for North Central Massachusetts. A limited number of advertising spots are still available.
This publication is the region’s most comprehensive collection of this specialized information, outlining available industrial sites and local manufacturing related businesses, describing products, contact information and more. The directory is designed to promote and connect manufacturers with suppliers as well as serve as a resource for companies looking to relocate or expand throughout the region. Ad rates start at just $350. Please contact David Ginisi at 978.353.7600 ext. 240 for more information or to reserve your advertisement.
Albert ‘Al’ Spaulding Rose II, owner and operator of Red Apple Farm has been elected Chairman of the Johnny Appleseed Trail Association (JATA) Board of Directors. The election was made at the association’s board meeting on December 5, 2017.
Mr. Rose is the fourth generation owner of Red Apple Farm located in Phillipston, Massachusetts. The 70 acre farm, established in 1912, focused primarily on growing apples commercially for the wholesale market under the care of Mr. Rose’s grandfather, A. Spaulding Rose. In 1981, Mr. Rose’s father, William (Bill) Rose transitioned the farm away from wholesale, diversifying the farm’s business to focus more on retail and the pick-your-own fruit experience.
Mr. Rose and his wife Nancy took over the family business in 2001. Under their leadership the farm has continued to grow and become a major agritourism destination and employer for North Central Massachusetts. Red Apple Farm now has three locations: the Phillipston farm, at Wachusett Mountain, and in the City of Boston when they opened one of the largest stalls at Boston Public Market two years ago. In addition to his involvement with the Johnny Appleseed Trail Association, Mr. Rose is also a member of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, the North Quabbin Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce, the advisory board of Massachusetts Family Business Association, and is a past president of the Massachusetts Fruit Growers Association. He earned a Masters of Science degree in Agricultural Economics from Cornell University.
Mr. Rose has served on the JATA Board of Directors for several years and has held several leadership positions including Vice Chair and Marketing Committee Chair. He has been a strong champion of the Johnny Appleseed Trail Association’s economic development efforts to market the region to visitors and groups. As the Chair of the JATA Board of Directors, Mr. Rose will work with the Board, staff, membership and other stakeholders to champion JATA in its mission to market the region as a destination.
“I look forward to working with Al in his new position as Chairman of the Board,” said Roy Nascimento, president of JATA. “Al has proven himself to be a great leader and advocate for our cooperative marketing efforts to grow the tourism economy in North Central Massachusetts.”
He succeeds Suzanne Farias, former general manager of the Doubletree Hotel in Leominster.
“It is an honor and privilege to have been elected Chair of the Johnny Appleseed Trail Association, an organization that plays an important role in promoting North Central Massachusetts and has had an incredible impact in growing the economy locally,” expressed Mr. Rose, “I am excited to continue Suzanne Farias’s efforts and work to make sure that JATA remains a strong resource for local businesses and attractions.”
In the same election, Henry Tessman, general manager of Great Wolf Lodge New England was voted Vice-Chairman and Nikki Moorshead, owner of the Colonial Inn in Gardner and the Chocksett Inn in Sterling was elected to serve as a Director. Continuing current terms on the board are Rick Walton, president of the Gardner Ale House and Moon Hill Brewing and Tom Meyers, marketing director at Wachusett Ski Area.
WORKSHOP HELD AT:
NorthEast Community Bank
87 Elm Street
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 646-8880
Thursday, February 1, 2017: Registration, Networking, Continental Breakfast 8-8:30 am
Workshop 8:30 am – 10:00 am. Space is limited – for your reservation email
Benjamin Franklin: “Failing to plan is planning to fail”. What is your plan for success in 2018. Do you have a plan?
Does your company have a system to get you to reach the goals you want to achieve in 2018 and beyond? Or are you
leaving it to chance believing that hard work alone will make it happen. Learn hear how to design and use a plan – a
Don’t be late for a very important date! You are cordially invited to a Wonderland Birthday! Dress Up, Wear a Hat! All Mad Hatters, White Rabbits, Alices, Kings, and Queens are Welcome! Do NOT bring your CAT! Begin at the beginning and go until you reach the end and then stop!
1-3 PM – Join us for art and tea and cake!
Join us for nibbles and art! Meet local artist Colette Shumate-Smith, then stay for dinner at The Bull Run.
For more information please contact Tamar Russell Brown at
Loving yourself is one of the most important things you can do. Unfortunately a lot of people don’t know that they have permission to truly love and accept themselves, or where to begin. This course will take you step-by-step through the process of getting through the 4 main blocks that prevent self-love/self-acceptance.
Those 4 blocks are
Not Forgiving: Yourself (shame and guilt) or Others (Resentment and Anger)
Ungratefulness
Lies
Comparisons
In this workshop you will be provided the practical tools to take action to remove these blocks and begin to discover the great effects that come from loving yourself. When you love yourself, with all of your ‘flaws’ and all of your capabilities, you become a better mother, wife, friend, employer, employee, etc.
Love is a verb and proves itself in action. This course is heart work. Do the work and reap the benefits. You deserve to live a life of freedom, fulfillment, fun and filled of love. It starts with recognizing God’s love for you and then loving yourself.
Whether you are just learning to love yourself, wanting to increase your self-love, or looking to maintain, this course is for you. Join me today so that you can start to to create new rituals and standards for your life. You deserve it!
The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce takes an active advocacy role with government on behalf of our member businesses, focused on issues that impact business, and the economy of North Central Massachusetts. As part of our government relations efforts, we actively work to engage with policy makers. Below is an update on some of the more recent government relations activities at the local, regional, state and federal level.
FEDERAL:
The Chamber has started to engage with the candidates for the 3rd Congressional District currently represented by Congresswoman Tsongas. To date, we have met with candidates Dan Koh and Rick Green to discuss North Central Massachusetts and the priorities of the business community in the region. We also have a meeting scheduled for later this month with State Senator Barbara L’Italian and will be reaching out to the other remaining candidates to schedule meetings over the next few months.
Back in the fall we hosted the economic development advisor and the district director for Congresswoman Tsongas for an economic development tour of the region and highlighted some of the projects the Chamber has supported. Chamber staff also participated in a travel and tourism tour of the 2nd Congressional District hosted by Congressman McGovern.
STATE:
Prior to the special election, the Chamber staff met with all of the candidates for the Worcester & Middlesex District Senate seat formerly held by Jen Flanagan.
In the fall, we organized a special manufacturing tour for legislative leaders to highlight the importance of manufacturing to North Central Massachusetts as well as legislative efforts to eliminate the inventory tax for manufacturers in order to boost the industry. Attendees on the tour included legislators, economic development officials, business leaders and members of the media.
Earlier this month, we hosted our annual Legislative Briefing to present our economic development priorities to our legislative delegation, and engage them on efforts to shepherd those priorities through the state budget. Over the last year, we have seen more engagement with our legislative delegation, due to concerted efforts to raise the Chamber’s government relations.
LOCAL:
In the fall, the Chamber staff met with many of the candidates for city council in Leominster and Fitchburg to engage them on priorities of the business community. Post-election, the Chamber continued its proactive outreach to newly elected public officials engaging them on the
Chamber’s regional priorities.
The Chamber also testified at the annual Fitchburg Property Tax Classification Hearing. The Fitchburg City Council voted in favor of reducing the burden on businesses, moving toward a single tax rate. The Leominster City Council voted to maintain their single tax rate.
In January, we testified at a Fitchburg hearing regarding the renovations to the old City Hall building and we also testified at the Finance Sub-Committee of the Gardner City Council on the issue of tourism funding.
This month, the Chamber also hosted a briefing for the four new city councilors in Fitchburg with several local developers and business leaders to discuss priorities such as tax classification, tourism funding and streamlined permitting.
For more information, please contact Christopher McDermott, Public Affairs Manager at 978.353.7600 ext. 224 or email .
