Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Life Simplified owner Jen Vondenbrink to speak at this month's Women's Link.
Jen Vondenbrink, owner of Life Simplified in Foxboro and a director at the Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce based in Mansfield is the featured speaker for this month’s Women’s Link on April 10 at Showcase Live from 7:30 a.m.-9 a.m. “This is a great opportunity to connect with local professionals in a way I usually don’t get the chance to,” said Vondenbrink. Jen usually speaks to groups about the changing world of social media, but on April 10 the Women’s Link will be treated to a more personal side of her journey from a Starbucks Coffee Company corporate employee or “partner” as she says to start the small business consulting firm, Life Simplified. “There came a time when I wanted to leave more of a legacy than what I was doing at Starbucks…
Friday, March 16, 2012
Aladdin Jr. tonight!
1. A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11am and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. South wind between 3 and 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. A chance of showers and thunderstorms tonight, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. 2. The Un-Common Theatre Company is presenting the Young Performers’ production of “Disney’s Aladdin Jr.”, on …
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Five workshops for Take a Break for Your Business starting March 22.
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Wednesday, March 14
Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce will kick off a five-month series of business development workshops called Take A Break For Your Business. The purpose of the series is to provide business owners the tools they need to grow their businesses and then how to leverage them through memberships in professional groups such as the Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce. The first workshop will be Managing Your Personal Brand. It will be presented by John Bates, the Job-Guy and president of the Tri-Town Chamber. Other topics will be Effective Networking – presented by Greg DeSimone of Focal Point Coaching, The ABC’s of Social Media – presented by Jen Vondenbrink of Life Simplified, PR and the Chamber – presented by Melody Howard Ritt of Howard …
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce presents best-selling author Lynn Robinson.
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Wednesday, February 8
The following is from the Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce The Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce's Women's Link provides an opportunity for women to connect, support, and learn from each other’s professional growth. Each quarter they have a live meeting where a successful business woman - or women - shares the story of their professional journey. All are welcome to join! Trust Your Gut! How the Power of Intuition Can Grow Your Business Webster’s defines intuition as quick and ready insight. It’s derived from the Latin word “intueri” which means to see within. Intuition is a way of knowing; of sensing the truth without explanations. It’s a resource that provides an additional level of information that does not come from the analytical side of the …
Monday, February 6, 2012
The Tri-Town Chamber is currently seeking exhibitors for the 2012 Home & Garden Show.
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Monday, February 6
It’s still winter on the calendar, but the Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its Third Annual Home & Garden Show in March. This popular springtime kick-off event provides great visibility to local businesses that want to expand their audiences and enhance their reputations with one-on-one customer interactions. The Tri-Town Chamber is currently seeking exhibitors for the 2012 Home & Garden Show. Prospective exhibitors include appliance stores, builders, flooring companies, home decorators, electricians, home security, HVAC, kitchen/bath companies, landscapers, paving & seal coating, plumbers, roofers, septic & Title V, and other businesses serving homeowners, gardening enthusiasts and the vendors with whom they work. Booths …
Friday, January 27, 2012
Steve Marchena performing at the Perks Coffeehouse tonight.
1. Showers, mainly before 4 p.m. Patchy fog after 1 p.m. High near 55. Light wind becoming south between 11 and 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Mostly cloudy in the evening, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 29. West wind between 10 and 18 mph. 2. The Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce is hosting their 26th Annual Success and Service Awards at 11:30 a.m. today. The event features keynote speaker, Josh Kraft, Nicholas President and Chief Executive Officer of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston. 3. Steve Marchena will take the stage at Perks Coffeehouse for a Solo Classical performance at 8 pm. 4. There will be a Winter Star Search at Mass Audubon's…
Thursday, December 22, 2011
What's new for the Tri-Town Chamber in 2012.
The Tri Town Chamber is wrapping up a very successful 2011 that saw the chamber grow membership by 20% in a very challenging economy. We are excited to welcome dozens of new members and the infusion of fresh insights and perspectives that they will bring. While 2011 has been great, we have even bigger plans for 2012! In only two weeks, Executive Director Kara Griffin and I will lead VPs of Economic Development, Community Relations, Membership Development and Events in the creation of our operating strategy for the next year and beyond. Armed with substantial new resources and terrific talent at the VP level, Kara and I are chomping at the bit to get started on the new agenda. So let’s introduce the officers: Kurt Wheaton of Epoch Senior …
Friday, September 23, 2011
Tri-Town Chamber Event to benefit Foxboro, Mansfield & Norton Food Pantries.
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Friday, September 23, 2011
Mansfield Crossing will be transformed into a food lovers paradise on Tuesday, Oct. 4, when the Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Oktoberfest. The program will be held from 5-7 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. The popular Oktoberfest program brings together dozens of local restaurants and food service providers in one place to share samplings of their most requested menu items. Among this year’s offerings will be appetizers and hors d’oeuvres such as steamed mussels tossed in Romesco sauce with toasted garlic and chorizo sausage from LOCO Tapas & Wine Bar in Easton; Chicken Paella with lemon scented rice, sweet red peppers, artichoke hearts and tomatoes from Dream Dinners in Plainville; and Lobster Bisque …
Monday, September 12, 2011
A look at upcoming events for the Chamber.
The Tri Town Chamber is conducting a membership drive! New members who sign up between now and Oct. 6 earn over $2400 in special benefits including FREE online and radio advertising, legal consultation, payroll processing, social media consultation, and business cards! New members are not the only ones who benefit from the drive. Existing members who refer a new member can earn prizes, too, including tickets to professional sporting events, gift certificates, free entrance to local venues, and mass media advertising. Companies who want to do business in Foxborough, Mansfield and Norton must check it out! I would like to extend a special thank you to Eric Baldwin and the staff of the Deutsche Bank Championship for hosting the membership …
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
New members will receive $2,400 worth of special incentives for joining.
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Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Foxborough, Mansfield and Norton businesses that want to increase their community visibility and make valuable connections have a great opportunity for growth at the Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce this month. During the period between Sept. 1 and Oct. 6, 70 current Tri-Town Chamber members will be reaching out to business owners who want to grow their businesses and expand their community connections as part of the Chamber’s 2011 Membership Campaign. The Campaign is designed to attract companies from every industry and profession including accountants; advertising agencies; architects; auto sales and service centers; caterers; chiropractors; contractors; dentists; dry cleaners; electricians; engineers; hair stylists; doctors and healthcare …
Jen Vondenbrink
8:15 am on Monday, April 9, 2012
Thanks for the write up, Kara. I'm looking forward to the event tomorrow. The topic of leaving a legacy is interesting because from the people I've spoken to, they want to do it, but don't bring a conscious process to it. That's what we'll be talking about. more ›