| UPCOMING EVENTS
Karen Warren Designer Clothing After Hours
Here is an opportunity to talk to a clothing designer about your great ideas and to see some new styles. Or to simply network with other local businesses. Join us on June 19 from 5:50-7:00 pm at Karen Warrent Ltd., 386 Columbia Road. Click here to RSVP.
ROAD RACE
Our annual road race will be on Saturday, June 28 at 9:00 am. This 5K race has gained increasing participation over the years, and is a fundraiser for the National Niemann-Pick Disease Foundation. It is also a memorial to Erin Roberts, a young resident of Hanover who died from the disease. You may obtain an entry form here, as well as a sponsor sheet if you would like to gain visibility for your business or organization. A huge thank you to our sponsors: Healthtrax, Scribendi Advertising & PR, Sullivan Tire, Alvin Hollis, Equity Residential, South Shore Savings Bank, Scott-Williams, Inc, Liberty Travel, and DeLuca Properties.
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Steve Avitable was the winner of our "Spend It in Hanover" slogan contest (shown with Chamber president, Beth Sobiloff). Steve won a $100 gift certificate and his slogan will be used in promotional activities for the Chamber and for local businesses over the next year.
GET INVOLVED!
Being a member of the Hanover Chamber of Commerce proves of most value when you participate. We are always looking for members to be on various committees:program help, membership help, auction committee, ribbon cutting ceremony committee, to name a few. There is no better way to become known to your fellow members. Call or email the Chamber office.
SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES
Identify Theft - a growing problem after someone dies- Mark Greene, Mark Greene & Associates.
We typically honor a business every month as the "Business of the Month." If you know of a business that you think has done something special during a given month, feel free to let the Chamber office know.
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WELCOME, NEW OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS!
We are please to have Tom Burke of Citigroup Smith Barney assuming the role of president for the coming year. Cathy Follett of Renovisions will be the new vice president. Pat Beers has agreed to remain as treasurer.
Joining the Board of Directors of the Hanover Chamber of Commerce are: Mark Greene of Mark Green & Associates Law Firm, Tom Burke, of Citigroup Smith Barney, and Scott Boudreau of Sovereign Bank.
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RECENT MEETINGS
ANNUAL MEETING
Charlie Drea of Conway Insurance accepts Businessperson of the Year award from Susannah Leslie
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The Annual Meeting was held on May 22 this year. (see photos) Recipients of awards included:
Business person of the Year: Charlie Drea of Conway Insurance; Beautification Award: Dr. Dominic Mazzocco, whose new office at 247 Hanover Street stands where the old VFW building was.
$1000 scholarships were awarded to the following graduating seniors: Cameron Chinetti, Ross Jenkins, Marc MacDougall, and Mary Rafferty.
The Hanover Chamber joined seven other chambers in an after-hours event at WATD radio station in Marshfield. Over 100 people attended and received tours, delicious food, and excellent networking opportunities. Ed Perry, owner of WATD, discussed a little of the history of his radio station.
At Tsang's Restaurant, Jim O'Brien of Witsop Corporation gave a presentation on the Village of Hanover project that is underway just off Route 53. The complex will include over 100 urban-style homes, office space, shopping areas, restaurants, and even a performing arts center, as well as numerous acres of conservation land.
ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES
Advertising on HanoverMAChamber.com
Advertising in our online newsletter cost $200 for a full year. This reaches our total membership as well as visitors to the site.
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Articles and news items for the Online Anchor News can be sent to Bob Sigsby at sigsby@sigscom.com.
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