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Annual Gala 2024: A Night to Remember

We are thrilled to announce that this year’s Annual Gala was a tremendous success! The evening was filled with inspiring stories, heartfelt moments, and a strong sense of community that brought everyone together to celebrate the mission we hold so dear.

A Night of Inspiration

Our keynote speaker, Marc Fucarile, captivated the audience with his powerful journey, reminding us all of the resilience and strength within the human spirit. His story moved us and left an everlasting impact on everyone in attendance.

Honoring Our Heroes

We took the time to honor some exceptional individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to our community:

  • Brian Grace, recipient of the Board Member of the Year award, presented by John Casey.
  • Connor Wright, awarded Humanitarian of the Year, gave a touching speech dedicated to his grandmother, Sharon.
  • Rob Toro and Toro Construction received the Business of the Year award, presented by Rob Klein.

A Special Thanks

We are incredibly grateful to Winchester Hospital, our Legacy Sponsor, for their ongoing support. A gracious toast led by Matt Hinkle reminded us of the strength of partnerships and the impact we can make together.

Fundraising Success

The silent auction was one of the highlights of the night, helping us raise essential funds for Connor’s Kindness. A standout moment was the collaborative gift of scratch tickets and gift cards, which was auctioned off for an incredible $1,000!

Teamwork in Action

Events like these wouldn’t be possible without the hard work and dedication of our team and board members. A special shout-out to:

  • Jodi Crowley, who went above and beyond to help with setup and guest registration.
  • Joe Feriolito, who jumped in to assist with registration without hesitation.

It’s this spirit of teamwork and collaboration that makes our Board and our organization so special.

Looking Ahead

As we celebrate the success of this year’s Gala, we’re already planning for next year. With fresh ideas and improvements in the works, we’re committed to creating even more impactful events in 2025.

Thank you to everyone who attended, contributed, and supported this event. Together, we’re building something extraordinary.

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March Network Gathering at Jake n Joe’s

[gdlr_heading tag=”h2″ font_weight=”bold” ]After Hours Network Gathering at Jake n Joe’s[/gdlr_heading]
Join us at Jake & Joe’s for our After Hours Network Gathering on March 8th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Jake & Joe’s welcomes the Woburn Chamber of Commerce to enjoy great food and conversation.

Bring your appetite Jake & Joe’s will be providing appetizers and a cash bar.

Get psyched for March Madness at this Woburn hot spot while meeting lots of other Woburn area professionals.

The Woburn Chamber of Commerce’s Network Gatherings are held monthly at member businesses. They are a fun place to gather, meet new people, and catch up with old friends. Please invite a guest or coworker. We love to see new faces.

Remember to bring your business cards for the raffle!

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Annual Meeting Wrap Up

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[gdlr_heading tag=”h2″ font_weight=”bold” ]Annual Meeting Wrap Up[/gdlr_heading]
On December 6th the Woburn Chamber of Commerce held their Annual Meeting at the Crowne Plaza. The meeting included a panel discussion on the new Marijuana legislation and it’s potential impact on the city and businesses. Participating in the panel were Adam Hamel from McLane Middleton, Mayor Scott Galvin, Police Chief Robert Ferullo, and Substance Abuse Coordinator Richard Jolly. It was an interesting and lively discussion. We deeply appreciate all of our panel members for taking the time to participate and add their voice to the discussion.

[gdlr_heading tag=”h2″ font_weight=”bold” ]Humanitarian Award[/gdlr_heading]

Every year at our Annual Meeting we award a member with the Humanitarian Award. This member may be a business that consistently steps up to support charitable causes or someone who has gone to extraordinary lengths to be generous through the course of the year. This year we chose to honor John Casey of Locks and Keys. John is someone who qualifies as a Humanitarian for many reasons as he quietly and unceremoniously contributes in many ways to those in need. This past year, however John’s generosity was recognized by many in the community. After the downtown fire that destroyed several Main Street businesses, John reached out to P&M Locksmiths to offer his own space and equipment until they were able to find a new space. Thank you John Casey for being an example of Humanitarianism for all of us in 2016.

The award was presented by State Representative James Dwyer and City Council President Richard Haggerty.

[gdlr_heading tag=”h2″ font_weight=”bold” ]Holiday Celebration[/gdlr_heading]

Following the formalities of the Annual Meeting, our Holiday Celebration kicked off at Scoreboards. We were treated to a delicious meal which included a pasta station and a carving station. It was wonderful to have time to catch up with everyone and to meet new members. Our membership grew steadily throughout 2016 and it is great to see our more seasoned members welcoming the newer ones into the association. Our New Member Spotlights are a fun way to introduce new people and businesses to the association. Please watch your email for these spotlights and you will have something to talk about when you meet our new members at events.

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

A silent auction was held to benefit the Council of Social Concern as part of our Holiday Celebration. The Woburn Chamber of Commerce is committed to helping businesses find ways to give back to the Woburn community. Our members make a positive impact by continuously stepping up to support Woburn charities, scholarships, sports teams and community events. The Council of Social Concern provides much needed services to those most in need in the Woburn. Our silent auction raised over $2,500.00 this year. Thanks to all of those who gave so generously!

We send a great Thank You to all of our donors:

Boston Appliance
Crowne Plaza Boston/Woburn
Get In Shape For Women
Fitzgerald Tile
Drains By James
Dance Studio 665
Residence Inn by Marriott
Courtyard Woburn
Hilton Hotels & Restaurants
Boston’s Best Coffee
Burke Distributors
Woburn Bowladrome
Budweiser
Holiday Inn Express
Martignetti Companies
Micros Northeast
Champion Cleaners
Connoisseurs Products Corp.
Dave & Busters
Dunkin Donuts (RVN Corp.)
Advantage Sports Medicine
Team Logic IT
K&N Oil Service
Marketing Advisory Network
Patriot Financial group
Taste of Brazil
The Great Mandarin
Waxy O’Connors Irish Pub
Atlantic Plywood
Colorworks Paint & Ace Hardware, Inc.

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“Second Half of Summer” Networking Event

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Join us for a multi chamber business networking event celebrating the “Second Half of Summer” on 8/1 from 5:30 to 7:30 at the Tuscan Kitchen in Burlington. The Woburn Chamber of Commerce, the North Suburban Chamber of Commerce as well as the Burlington Chamber of Commerce are joining together to bring you a network gathering full of delicious, authentic Italian cuisine. The Tuscan Kitchen is known for their amazing food and atmosphere, come enjoy it all.

This event has a limited registration so please RSVP as soon as possible to reserve your spot.

REGISTER HERE

 

 

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Great Night at Joe’s American Bar Grill

Our “Welcome Summer” network gathering was held recently at Joe’s American Bar & Grill. The most common comment from all our attendees was about how delicious the food was! We want to thank Lynn & Sabrina and all the Joe’s staff who took such great care of us.

If you missed the event or maybe want another chance to sample their food, you can find them at “A Wild Affair” at the Stone Zoo on June 18th. For more information about this great event and to purchase tickets please visit their EVENT PAGE. This event benefits the Stone Zoo and supports their operation and continued expansion and features tasting stations hosted by Greater Boston’s best restaurants and caterers as well as live entertainment, a silent auction, and an opportunity to stroll among the animals.

The Woburn Chamber of Commerce offers many ways to connect and grow your business including our monthly network gatherings, Women of Woburn lunches and the Woburn Young Professionals networking group.

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“Welcome Summer” Network Gathering

Our June Network Gathering will be on June 8th from 5:30 to 7:30 at Joe’s American Bar & Grill. June is our last network gathering before our summer hiatus, so you don’t want to miss it!

Enjoy great food and company at Joe’s. Our business network gatherings are open to members and guests. Please bring along friends and colleagues to enjoy the night. RSVP as soon as possible for an accurate count. CLICK HERE for RSVP

According to smallbiztrends.com, “Business networking is one of the most effective marketing and prospecting tools you can use to grow your business.”

READ MORE here to learn the 59 commandments of business networking.

 

 

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