Building a Corporate Culture that Drives Profitability

[gdlr_heading tag=”h2″font_weight=”bold” ]September Lunch and Learn[/gdlr_heading]

Interested in building a corporate culture that drives profitability? One of the primary challenges facing any business owner today is attracting, retaining and engaging employees to perform at their highest level. Rich Ryan has led both privately owned and Fortune 500 organizations in developing a work environment where employees meet or exceed expectations.

Rich Ryan, InsperityRich Ryan, Insperity, will share how you can be more in control of growing your business by building a dynamic, dedicated workforce.

Rich understands the value of creating a corporate culture that values passionate, enthusiastic employees. He has helped companies build and retain a highly motivated workforce providing them with reliable growth.

 

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Beer & Bocce BBQ

[gdlr_heading tag=”h2″ font_weight=”bold” ]2nd Annual Beer & Bocce BBQ[/gdlr_heading]

The Woburn young Professionals are hosting their 2nd Annual Beer & Bocce Barbecue. They will be serving award winning IPA from the Lord Hobo Brewery, outstanding burgers and dogs off the grill from Dole & Bailey. Participate in the bocce tournament or enjoy the beautiful Tocci campus. They have amazing raffle prizes with baskets from each our event sponsors including: Tocci Building Corp., Dole & Bailey, Lord Hobo Brewery, Cummings Properties, Chowdaheadz and Liberty Bay Credit Union.

The Young Professionals events are a great place for area YP’s to meet and mingle. All Woburn Chamber of Commerce member business employees and invited to attend as well as their guests. If you would like to attend and are not a Woburn Chamber of Commerce member, please contact our office at (781) 935-0345 or wba@woburnbusinessassociation.com. These events always draw a crowd and are open to young professionals and professionals who are young at heart!

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Beer & Bocce BBBQ

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[gdlr_heading tag=”h2″ font_weight=”bold” ]Your Network, Your Secret Weapon[/gdlr_heading]According to Heather R. Huhman, founder and president of Come Recommended in her article on BusinessInsider.com, your network is your secret weapon! She lists the top seven benefits of establishing a strong network as: Guidance, Opportunities, Support, Discovery, Growth, Status and Resources.

Heather says, “Let your network be your secret weapon when it comes to your career. It’s never too late to begin building a vast network of beneficial relationships.”

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Erik Swanson’s “Habitudes” Breakfast

[gdlr_heading tag= font_weight=”bold” ]Learn New Habitudes and Make Every Day Awesome[/gdlr_heading]

The Woburn Chamber of Commerce and the North Suburban Chamber of Commerce are hosting international speaker and author,  Erik Swanson for an entertaining and motivational networking breakfast on August 10th at the Crowne Plaza. As a leading Success Coach and Public Speaker, Erik Swanson has been making a huge name for himself in helping people throughout the U.S., Canada & Europe overachieve specific goals in business as well as personal lives. Erik Swanson teaches the values of not getting into the habit of prejudging your customers, your clients, your prospects, and yourself!

Nicknamed ‘MR. AWESOME’, Erik’s energy, warmth and authentic nature engages each audience member and allows participants to not merely observe and listen, but rather they will enthusiastically participate and be driven to action. He has developed his own unique and super rewarding system which he calls the “Secret Habitude Warrior” Training. Erik shares stages with many top notch Speakers and Authors including ones from The Secret, The Think and Grow Rich Society, and even the Millionaire Summit Tour. When Erik speaks, audiences are inspired, empowered, and entertained. His style combines step-by-step tactical teachings with humor and vivid story telling.​

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[gdlr_heading tag= font_weight=”bold” ]Erik’s Background[/gdlr_heading]

Erik studied at the University of Vermont and started working with an advertising agency in the North East. He broke every sales goal put in front of him & was eager to move to the next step. At the age of 27, he was noticed and picked up to share the stage with some of the most talented and famous Sales & Motivational Trainers of the world today such as Brian Tracy, Les Brown, Jim Rohn, Jack Canfield, and Tony Robbins, just to name a few. These real life experiences molded him into the amazing “Connector” and Speaker he is today! He is the President of the “American Sales Trainers Association” and Creator, Founder & CEO of one of the top three seminar corporations in the United States today named “UNIVERSAL SEMINARS”!

His latest book called “NEW HABITUDES,” shows you how to develop GREAT HABITS and tremendous POSITIVE, pro-active attitudes throughout your workforce and everyday life. Become a “New Habitude’s Warrior”!

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Erik Swanson

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[gdlr_heading tag= font_weight=”bold” ]Testimonials[/gdlr_heading]

“Erik, you really do have the unique ability to teach the success techniques and principals needed in today’s selling field and beyond. Even if you are not in sales, you connect with your audience to share ideas that are proven to assist their lives in so many ways. You have my vote!”
Jack Canfield ~ Co-Author Chicken Soup for the Soul

“WOW, not only is your material so relevant in today’s ‘character building’ economy… but seriously, Erik, you should have also been a comedian. You’re hilarious on stage !” ~ Ruben Gonzalez ~ Author, Speaker, Four Time Olympian

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The Council of Social Concern is the Next Stop for WOW

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[gdlr_heading tag=”h2″ font_weight=”bold” ]The Council of Social Concern[/gdlr_heading]

WHO THEY ARE

A charitable, community-based agency, responding to the basic needs of people of all ages, providing early childhood education and care, helping individuals develop their potential, creating positive family and community relationships, and fostering respect for diversity.

SERVICES

  1. Children’s Center
  2. Family Childcare System
  3. Food Pantry
  4. Parenting Education

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[gdlr_heading tag=”h2″ font_weight=”bold” ]WOW June Lunch on 6/21[/gdlr_heading]

The Women of Woburn will visit the Council of Social Concern on June 21st for lunch and a tour of the facility. Mary Laing, Director of PR and Development will share with us more about the Council and the services they provide. We are asking women who attend to please bring a non-perishable food item for donation to the food pantry.

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[gdlr_heading tag=”h2″ font_weight=”bold” ]June’s Raffle Prize[/gdlr_heading]

Our business card raffle prize for June is a complimentary one hour acupuncture session at Woburn Acupuncture. Joanne Rothstein has been practicing Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine in Woburn for the past 14 years. During this time she has built a solid general practice, attending to the physical and emotional health needs of an age-diverse population. Joanne is a beloved member of our WOW community and will take good care of our lucky raffle winner!

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Increase Your Business with LinkedIn

Interested in learning how to increase your business with LinkedIn? Join the Woburn Chamber of Commerce as the kick off their newest networking group, Lunch and Learn on June 8th.

Increase Business with Linked In – Find and Communicate Effectively with your Ideal Prospects

 Stop being a ‘me too’ competitor and get in front of more prospects while creating a steady stream of leads & appointments.  Make it daily part of your activities and learn how to correctly communicate with your target audience with effective messaging and insights based on their profile characteristics.

You know that Social Media is vitally important to developing new business opportunities and Linked In is the TOP B2B platform to Identify and target IDEAL prospects.  Learn how to ID your bulls-eye prospects.  Find & Connect with them and begin to Message & Nurture them to a SALE!

  • ID your Top Prospects
  • Develop a bullseye target list
  • Find & Connect to begin a relationship
  • Message & Nurture contacts to establish a Know*Like*Trust relationship
  • What that photograph really says
  • How bullets speak a different language than sentences
  • How to best convey your Expertise & Competence

Lew Sabbag of Web.com and Dr. Nancy Zare of RapportBuilderz will take you through a 30 minute workshop on how to effectively INCREASE new business using Linked In.  We’ll cover what works and what makes you more effective using this powerful social media platform.

 

[gdlr_heading tag=”h2″ font_weight=”bold” ]Lunch and Learn[/gdlr_heading]
The Lunch and Learn program offers a comfortable and ongoing networking opportunity as well as valuable business content. Presenters are always welcome to apply by emailing wba@woburnbusinessassociation.com

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New faces are always appreciated. We welcome you to join us and invite a friend or colleague as well.

We would greatly appreciate a few minutes of your time to help us determine the topics and format that are of interest to you.

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Congratulations and Thank You

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[gdlr_heading tag= font_weight=”bold” ]Congratulations to the Woburn Chamber of Commerce’s Golf Tournament Winners[/gdlr_heading]
Congratulations and Thank You to everyone who participated in our inaugural golf tournament. While we like to think that all of our golfers are winners for coming out to participate in the tournament…there are a few special winners we would like to acknowledge.

[gdlr_heading tag= font_weight=”bold” ]Longest Drive[/gdlr_heading]

Woburn Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament

 

Paul Moriarty, Golf Committee Chair
Congratulating Longest Drive Winner
Dave Trueira of ADP

 

[gdlr_heading tag= font_weight=”bold” ]Closest to the Pin[/gdlr_heading]

Woburn Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament Winners

 

Paul Moriarty, Moriarty Financial
Congratulating Closest to the Pin Winner
Mark Herzog, NESIM

 

[gdlr_heading tag= font_weight=”bold” ]Rumson’s Rum Contest Winner[/gdlr_heading]

Woburn Chamber of Commerce Tournament Winner

 

Contest Winner
Dave Senarian, Hitachi Data Systems
with Steve Orne, Rumson’s Rum

 

[gdlr_heading tag= font_weight=”bold” ]First Place Team[/gdlr_heading]

Woburn Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament

In photo from left:
Heather Maguire, Exec. Director Woburn Chamber of Commerce
Mark Herzog NESIM
Chris Checksfield, NET 7
Carl Flumerfelt, Winchester Savings Bank
Paul Moriarty, Moriarty Financial
(Winner not pictured here, Bob Whitney of NESIM)

 

[gdlr_heading tag= font_weight=”bold” ]Thank You to City Council President, Rich Haggerty[/gdlr_heading]

Rich Haggerty, City Council President for Woburn

 

We were honored to have the City Council President, Rich Haggerty join us for lunch. Our connections at City Hall are vital to a vibrant business community and we are proud to have Rich join us on this special day!

 

 

[gdlr_heading tag= font_weight=”bold” ]Sponsors and Donor Thank You[/gdlr_heading]

The following is a full list of our sponsors and donors. For lots more photos please visit our Facebook page and why not LIKE us while you’re there?!

SPONSORS:

Breakfast Sponsor: Scoreboards Sports Bar & Grill
Dessert Sponsor: Salem Five Bank
Contest Sponsor: Rumson’s Rum
Tee Box Sponsors: Personal Movers, Sal’s Pizza, NESIM Corp., Hannaford & Dumas, Murtha Cullina LLP, Reading Cooperative Bank, Scafidi & Juliano, Hillside Florist, Dole & Bailey, Allen & Major Associates, Now Business Intelligence, Commonwealth Mortgage, McLane Middleton, Woburn Municipal Federal Credit Union, Omogrosso Carey and Associates Financial Advisors, Accurate Glass & Aluminum, Stoneham Ford, Showcase Cinema, Boston Solar, Nupath, Tourkantonis & Delaney PC, Champion Cleaners, Hall & Sullivan, Stor-U-Self, Woburn Glass, Moriarty Financial Group, TD Bank, The Local Kitchen & Drinks, Edward Jones, db2/ARCHitecture, M&L Transit Systems, Council of Social Concern, Sophwell, McLane Middleton, SSJM Attorneys, Mike Rice “The Mortgage Guy”, Members Plus Credit Union, Carbone Commercial Real Estate, Superior Contracting Services LLC, Patriot Financial Group.

Our Donor List includes: Scrubadub, Red Heat, Pizzamore Flatbreads, Pizzeria Regina, Fairfield Inn, Dave & Buster’s, Merrimack Valley Golf Club, Joseph’s Catering, Lord Hobo Brewing, WT Phelan Insurance, Lawless Jeep, Boston Solar, Chowdaheadz, Joe’s American Bar & Grill, Jake & Joe’s, Kadanse Studio, Boston Sports Club, Personal Movers, Goodies Homemade, Game On Therapeutics, Courtyard Marriott, Al’s Café, Laser Craze, Woburn Bowladrome, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Texas Roadhouse, Sportsclips, Boston Sports Clubs, Bayberry Café, Crowne Plaza, The Restaurant, Oye’s, Edible Arrangements, Sophwell, Hilton Woburn, Catherine Hinds, Wicked Easy Golf, CrossFitAres, The Way Boxing.

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Register for Our First Annual Golf Tournament!

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Support the Woburn Chamber of Commerce by joining us for our First Annual Golf Tournament. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Woburn Chamber of Commerce Scholarship in memory of Paul J Meaney Sr.

SAVE THE DATE:

Monday, May 8, 2017

Merrimack Valley Golf Club

210 Howe Street

Methuen, MA 01844

REGISTRATION:

$125 per player available until May 1st.

Registration includes:

  • 18 holes of golf
  • Golf cart
  • BBQ lunch
  • Appreciation gift bag
  • Awards ceremony with raffle prizes

Register online here or Download the PDF registration

ITINERARY:

7am Registration

8am Shotgun Start

Scramble Format

1pm Lunch

SPONSOR:

Advertise your support of the Woburn Chamber of Commerce with a Hole Sponsorship for $100 Or promote your business by donating a raffle prize!

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Women’s Speed Networking-After Hours at the Escadrille

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[gdlr_heading tag=”h2″ font_weight=”bold” ]Women’s Speed Networking[/gdlr_heading]

WOW! The Women of Woburn is partnering with four area chambers to bring you a women’s speed networking night at the Cafe Escadrille. You will meet women from Arlington, Bedford, Lexington, Winchester, Woburn and beyond!

Join area business women for a fun, no pressure speed networking event. Make sure to bring plenty of business cards and plan to meet 20-30 new people.  When you arrive you’ll be asked to fill out a short form with key facts about your business.  After some casual networking you’ll join a table of 8 or 10 other business women and when the speed networking round starts you’ll use those key points to introduce yourself and your business to the others at your table.  When the round is complete you’ll move on to another table and introduce yourself to that group.   Each round will last approximately 15 minutes and there will be 3 rounds.  There’ll be plenty of time for casual networking and socializing afterwards.

The Cafe Escadrille will provide delicious complimentary appetizers and there will be a cash bar.
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here hosts a “Transportation Conversation” Breakfast

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[gdlr_heading tag=”h2″ font_weight=”bold” ]Join us for our Transportation Conversation Breakfast[/gdlr_heading]

The Woburn Chamber of Commerce’s Hospitality Entertainment and Restaurant Exchange or here will be hosting a networking breakfast on April 6th from 7 to 9:30 am at the Crowne Plaza. The breakfast will feature a panel discussion of transportation issues facing the citizens and businesses of Woburn. On the panel will be Travis Pollack from MAPC presenting findings of a recent mobility study compiled on behalf of NSPC. We will also have Jeff Bennett from the 128 Business Council and Andrea Leary of Northeast Transit Planning and Management Corp.

This is an opportunity to learn more about the issues facing Woburn. We welcome businesses and residents to bring questions, concerns and comments about local transportation. It is a complex issue but we will have the experts to help us find answers.

[gdlr_heading tag=”h2″ font_weight=”bold” ]Who is here?[/gdlr_heading]

The Hospitality Entertainment and Restaurant Exchange is a group formed under the umbrella of the Woburn Chamber of Commerce to provide networking, promotional opportunities and support to here businesses. Many of our members are facing staffing difficulties due to a lack of regional transportation. We have organized the Transportation Conversation Breakfast in part to help them find solutions to the problem. We are also offering free table space to businesses who are attending the breakfast. The space is limited. Please contact Heather at (781) 935-0345 or wba@woburnbusinessassociation.com to claim your spot.

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McCue’s Garden Center Hosting March WOW Lunch

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[gdlr_heading tag=”h2″ font_weight=”bold” ]Get Ready For Spring at McCue’s Garden Center[/gdlr_heading]

McCues Garden Center will be hosting the March WOW lunch on Wednesday, March 22nd. Join us for lunch and a fun spring flower project with Megan McCue. Megan will also be sharing with us some ways to make our homes and businesses more appealing from the street. If your business doesn’t face the street, don’t worry…she’s got lots of tips for making any space more appealing. Flowers and plants do more than clean the air and brighten our mood, they make everything look better! McCue’s Garden Center has great classes and events including their annual Easter Egg Hunt.

[gdlr_heading tag=”h2″ font_weight=”bold” ]Women of Woburn[/gdlr_heading]
WOW is the Woburn Chamber of Commerces networking group for women. We provide a comfortable place to gather, learn, laugh and make new friends. We hope you will be able to join us!

Our lunches are hosted monthly by member businesses. If you are interested in hosting a lunch, please contact the office at (781) 935-0345 or wba@woburnbusinessassociation.com

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