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Friday, December 04, 2015Morning Mixer

Morning Mixer-Mirbeau Inn & Spa

If you're a "morning person" who enjoys small group networking, this is the event for you!

Get a jump start on your day at a program where you are the program. Share information about your products and services and make the connections to take your business to the next level.

Breakfast and Coffee will be served.

When:

Friday, December 4, 2015 8:30 AM thru 10:00 AM

Where:

The Mirbeau Inn & Spa at the Pinehills
35 Landmark Dr
Plymouth, MA 02360
http://www.mirbeau.com/pinehills-plymouth?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=brandregional_brand

Registration:

Join Us for Coffee at The Mirbeau Inn & Spa!

For More Info:

Meg
508-830-1620
meg@plymouthchamber.com

Thursday, December 10, 2015Business After Hours

Business After Hours Holiday Party- AD Makepeace Redbrook

Come celebrate the Season and Join us for a memorable night of conversation and holiday fun!

-Make new connections for your professional network.
-Enjoy good company, good food & drinks.
-Door prize raffles

Space is limited so register today!

Member Pricing is FREE, Non-Member $10.

When:

Thursday, December 10, 2015 5:30 PM thru 07:00 PM

Where:

AD Makepeace
237 Wareham Rd
Plymouth MA 02360

Registration:

Holiday Business After Hours Open to Members and Non-Members

For More Info:

Meg
508-830-1620
meg@plymouthchamber.com

Friday, December 11, 2015Workshops

Google for Small Business

Learn how Google Apps make your business communicate, store, and collaborate more effectively using Docs, Sheets, Calendar, and Drive. Participants will learn to create and edit text documents right in their browser, create spreadsheets with no dedicated software needed, design integrated online calendars for teams, and store, sync, and share files with ease.

When:

Friday, December 11, 2015 8:00 AM thru 12:00 PM

Where:

Location:
Plymouth Area Chamber
134 Court Street
Plymouth, MA 02360
Presented by Massasoit Community College
Cost is $89.00

Registration:

Register or for more information:
Steven Litcoff,
Associate Director of Corporate Education, 508-588-9100 x1322.
slitcoff@massasoit.mass.edu

For more information:

Steve Litcoff
508-588-9100 x1322
slitcoff@massasoit.mass.edu

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Saturday, December 12, 2015Ribbon Cuttings

Old Colony YMCA at Redbrook Ribbon Cutting

Grand Opening Old Colony YMCA Plymouth at Redbrook!

Join Us For Some Holiday Fun!

9:30am- Ribbon Cutting

10:00am-12:00pm
Pictures with Santa
Letters to Santa
Story Time with Mrs. Claus
Arts & Crafts with Elsa

12:00pm-2:00pm
Autograph Signing with Plymouth's own Matt Walsh

Don't Miss
Wagon Rides and S'mores throughout the day!

When:

Saturday, December 12, 2015 9:30 AM thru 02:00 PM

Where:

Redbrook
508-224-2600
1 Greenside Way North, Plymouth, MA 02360
For GPS: 237 Wareham Road, Plymouth, MA 02360

Registration:

Visit the Y today!

For More Info:

Meaghan
508-830-1620
meg@plymouthchamber.com

Thursday, December 17, 2015Workshops

Chip Cards, Digital Wallets & More - Educational Seminar

Are You Ready for the Latest Ways to Pay? Ready to lock out hackers? Ready to cut monthly payment processing fees? Attendees will learn about: -The latest payment trends, including EMV and Apple Pay -How small changes in how they run transactions can decrease processing cost -How to secure your point of sale environment and prevent a breach.

When:

Thursday, December 17, 2015 10:00 AM

Where:

Location:
Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce
134 Court Street, Plymouth MA
Presented by TSYS Merchant Solutions
Educational Seminar is free to attend, but registration is required.
Complimentary lunch provided by TSYS Merchant Solutions

Registration:

Members & NOn-Members are welcome to attend. Seminar is free to attend, but registration is required.

Thursday, January 07, 2016Morning Mixer

Grand Opening Morning Mixer First Citizens' Lending Office

Be our guest as we celebrate the opening of First Citizens' Lending Office!

Formal Ribbon Cutting at 9:00am.

Enjoy complimentary breakfast pastries and refreshments- Enter to win a $50 Visa Gift Card!

Please RSVP by January 3rd

When:

Thursday, January 7, 2016 8:30 AM thru 10:00 AM

Where:

First Citizens' Lending Office
225 Water Street, Suite B-118
Plymouth MA 02360

Registration:

For More Info:

Meaghan
508-830-1620
meg@plymouthchamber.com

Tuesday, January 12, 2016Workshops

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Programs in the Workplace

Substance Abuse and Mental Health in the Workplace
Awareness, Prevention and Intervention Solutions for the Employer

Proactive employers can be
Part of the solution through workplace training.

The Center for Corporate and Professional Education (CCPE) at Cape Cod Community College has created a business-minded program for organizations that want to take a lead in addressing this crisis. This series will help -
1) Raise awareness among your managers and staff
2) Create a healthy work environment that helps to prevent issues
3) Be prepared to handle a problem if it does arise.

The unprecedented addiction crisis and the expanded discussion of mental health issues in the workplace are posing challenges and opportunities for employers. Studies show more money is lost in American industry from untreated addiction than from any other single source. Employees not working to their full capacity and consumers purchasing fewer goods and services, both directly impact your workplace and your bottom line.

When:

from Tuesday, January 12, 2016 8:30 AM
thru Tuesday, January 26, 2016 11:30 AM

Where:

Location:    Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce, 134 Court St, Plymouth, MA 02360
Time:    8:15-8:30 Check In and Coffee
8:30-11:30 Training
Dates: 1/12    Part 1 - Understanding & Prevention and Early Response & Resolution
1/19    Part 2 - Situation Management and Crisis Response & Recovery
1/26    Part 3 - HR and Legal Preparation and Concerns
2/2    Snow date

Cost for full three-part series:
$139 per person - When two employees from the same company sign up, a third employee may attend free of charge.

Space is limited.  Register today: Call - Mary Conklin, Program Coordinator at 508-375-5010 or mconklin@capecod.edu
visit www.capecod.edu/ccpe

Registraion:

To register, call 508.375.5010

For more information:

Mary Conklin, Program Coordinator
508-375-5010
mconklin@capecod.edu

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Wednesday, January 13, 2016Workshops

New Member Orientation

Learn how to maximize your membership and get engaged at the Plymouth Area Chamber’s Member Orientation & Open House.
At this orientation, you will learn how to take full advantage of your membership benefits and have the opportunity to network with other business professionals

Join us to:

Connect with small business resources.

Meet with seasoned chamber volunteers to learn how they’ve gotten involved.

Learn how to navigate the new Chamber website!

Meet the entire chamber staff and learn how each of us can help your business.

Whether you’re a new or existing member, you can attend a Member Orientation and Open House to learn how you can maximize your business.

When:

Wednesday, January 13, 2016 8:30 AM thru 10:00 AM

Where:

New Member Orientation
Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce Office
Rockland Trust Room
134 Court Street
Plymouth MA 02360

The Chamber staff will be around to answer any questions you may have. The orientation is FREE, but do require an RSVP.

Registration:

Event is open to New Members and those intersted in joining the PACC!

For More Info:

Meaghan
508-830-1620
meg@plymouthchamber.com

Thursday, January 14, 2016Women Mean Business Lunch

Women Mean Business Luncheon- John Carver Inn & Spa

Join us for a fantastic Lunch and Learn Series at the John Carver Inn & Spa.  The Lunch & Learn Series addresses topics of interest to business owners and professionals including (but not limited to) technology, human resources, accounting and finance, advertising and marketing.

This month we will be featuring Guest Speaker, Adrienne Baumann from 508 Marketing to dicsuss Digital Marketing Trends for 2016.

With the speed of the social media world and the newest app lurking around the corner, the industry changes very fast and sometimes very dramatically. Don't be caught off guard with your marketing for the New Year.

In this presentation, you will discover the latest changes taking place within the digital marketing industry and understand how they will affect your marketing for the rest of 2016.

Attendees will walk away with and knowledge of:
•           Changes impacting their social media accounts and how to adjust their marketing strategy accordingly.
•           Techniques to incorporate those trends into your business.
•           The latest trends and how to take advantage of them in their current marketing plans.

Buffet Menu:

Chef Seasonal Salad

Grilled Chicken with Tropical Fruit Salsa

Baked Scrod

Chef's Season Vegetable and Starch

Brownies and Blondies

When:

Thursday, January 14, 2016 12:00 PM thru 01:30 PM

Where:

John Carver Inn & Spa
25 Summer Street
Plymouth MA 02360

Registration:

Event is open to Members and Non-Members. Advance Registration Required • Limited Seating Available

For More Info:

Meaghan
508-830-1620
meg@plymouthchamber.com

Wednesday, January 20, 2016Workshops

Microsoft Introduction to Excel

Attendees can expect to learn beginner functions of Microsoft Excel

Training topics include:
Creating formulas including AutoSum
Max, Min Average functions
Applying relative and absolute referencing to formulas
Creating basic charts/graphs;
Worksheet formatting and file saving.
This class will provide an introduction training to Microsoft Excel.

When:

Wednesday, January 20, 2016 9:00 AM thru 11:00 AM

Where:

Session held at:
Curry College, Plymouth Campus
20 North Park Avenue
Plymouth MA 02360
Cost is $30 for members & $35 for non-members & registration is REQUIRED.
Laptops are provided for your use.
Presented by a skilled computer instructor, Noreen Carey

*Space is limited, if you do not show up, you will still be charged in full.

Registration:

Members & Non-members are welcome to attend, but registration is required.

For more information:

Amy Naples
508-830-1620
amyc@plymouthchamber.com

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Thursday, January 21, 2016Workshops

Rock Your Business with SBA

- Looking to Start or Expand your Business?
- Gain a better understanding of SBA Programs and Services
- General information will be provided on the following:

· MSBDC - Mass Small Business Development Center
· SCORE - Counselors to America’s Small Business
· SBA Guaranty Loan Programs:
7(a) Loans  -  Microloans  -  SBA Express Loans  -  504 Loan Program
· Government Contracting Opportunities:
8(a) Business Development - HUBZones (Historically Underutilized Business Zones)  -  Small Disadvantaged Business  -  Surety Bonding  -  Disaster Assistance
· CWE - Center for Women & Enterprise

When:

Thursday, January 21, 2016 10:00 AM thru 12:00 PM

Where:

Location: Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce
134 Court Street
Plymouth, MA 02360
Seminar is free to attend, but registration is required.

Registration:

For More Info:

Pauline Swanson
617-565-5564
Pauline.Swanson@sba.gov

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Thursday, January 28, 2016Business After Hours

Business After Hours- Laurelwood at the Pinehills

Situated within a beautiful woodland of trees, hills and valleys, Laurelwood at The Pinehills, proudly takes its place as the newest neighborhood within The Pinehills, a village in the heart of Plymouth. Just a few miles from Cape Cod and 45 miles from Boston, Plymouth is where history and nature thrive.

The two hour time frame gives you the opportunity to discuss and share ideas while learning about other local businesses. It is a relationship-building experience held in a relaxed setting that benefits you and your company through added contacts and resources.

Stay for 20 minutes or enjoy the full two hours. Get out there! Give people the chance to get to know you so they will want to do business with you!

Food and Cash Bar will be provided

When:

Thursday, January 28, 2016 5:00 PM thru 07:00 PM

Where:

Laurelwood at the Pinehills
10 Golf Drive
Plymouth, MA 02360
Phone: 508.927.6346

Registration:

Event is Open to both Members and Non Members!

For More Info:

Meaghan
508-830-1620
meg@plymouthchamber.com

Wednesday, February 03, 2016Workshops

Microsoft Intermediate Excel

Intermediate excel topics will cover:
Financial Functions
If Statement
Data tables,
Conditional formatting
Named ranges
Creating templates
Working with multiple worksheets
Advanced Chart features.
**One should have prior knowledge of Introduction to Excel topics.

When:

Wednesday, February 3, 2016 9:00 AM thru 11:00 AM

Where:

Registration:

Members & Non-Members are welcome to attend, however registration is required.

For more information:

Amy Naples
508-830-1620
amyc@plymouthchamber.com

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Thursday, February 11, 2016Workshops

Upcoming Selling Strategies for Non-Sales Professionals

Sales Strategies for ‘Non- Sales Professionals’ Workshop Overview:
This event is for business professionals, advisers, and consultants who are searching for solutions to the business obstacles they face when trying to build their business, acquire new clients, and maintain their existing relationships in this dynamic economy.
The topics covered will include the greatest obstacles encountered in the business development process, why these things occur and some insights into how to overcome them.
What You Will Learn:
- How prospects gain the upper hand on you during the sales process.
- Why traditional business development approaches turn you into an unpaid consultant.
- Why most prospecting methods are ineffective.
- How to avoid wasting time preparing proposals that won't win any business.
- Why your challenges with time management might actually be something else.

When:

Thursday, February 11, 2016 8:30 AM thru 10:30 AM

Where:

Location:
Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce
134 Court Street, Plymouth MA
Presented by Eric Warner of Sandler Training
Cost is $15 for members & $20 for Non-Members. Registration is required.

Registration:

Members & Non-Members are welcome to attend. Cost is $15 for members & $20 for non-members.

For more information:

Amy Naples
508-830-1620
amyc@Plymouthchamber.com

Thursday, February 11, 2016Workshops

Microsoft Project Management Class-Overview

Microsoft Project Management Classes - Overview:

This presentation is designed as an overview to Microsoft Project. It will give you exposure to the program and demonstrate the features and functionality of Microsoft Project to help you evaluate the benefits of the program. We are looking to offer formal classes through the chamber should there be significant interest. Who Should Attend: People taking this course are responsible for managing projects in a work environment. You do not have to have the program to take this class.

When:

Thursday, February 11, 2016 10:00 AM thru 11:00 AM

Where:

Location:
Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce
134 Court Street
Plymouth, MA 02360
Presented by: Instuctor & Computer Consultant, Amanda Jensen of Creative Amanda
Cost: Members $10 & Non-Members $15

Registration:

Members & Non-Members are welcome to attend, but registration is required.

For more information:

Amy Naples
508-830-1620
amyc@plymouthchamber.com

Thursday, February 18, 2016Business After Hours

Business After Hours- NorthEast Community Bank

The two hour time frame gives you the opportunity to discuss and share ideas while learning about other local businesses. It is a relationship-building experience held in a relaxed setting that benefits you and your company through added contacts and resources.

Stay for 20 minutes or enjoy the full two hours. Get out there! Give people the chance to get to know you so they will want to do business with you!

Food and Cash Bar will be provided

When:

Thursday, February 18, 2016 5:00 PM thru 07:00 PM

Where:

NorthEast Community Bank
8 N North Park Ave
Plymouth MA 02360

Registration:

All are welcome to attend, registration is required!

Member Pricing: FREE
Non-Member Pricing: $10.00

For More Info:

Meaghan
508-830-1620
meg@plymouthchamber.com

Thursday, February 25, 2016Workshops

Microsoft Publisher Class 1

Microsoft Publisher Classes 1:

In this course, you'll learn how to use Publisher's interface to create a publication and add basic content.

When:

Thursday, February 25, 2016 9:00 AM thru 12:00 PM

Where:

Location:
Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce
134 Court Street
Plymouth, MA 02360
Presented by: Instuctor & Computer Consultant, Amanda Jensen of Creative Amanda
Cost: Members $50 & Non-Members $60

Registration:

Members & Non-Members are welcome to attend, but registration is required.
Cost: Members $50 & Non-Members $60

For more information:

Amy Naples
508-830-1620
amyc@plymouthchamber.com

Friday, February 26, 2016Workshops

Hot Button Employment Law Topics of 2015 & Forward

Legal Update
Hot Button EMPLOYMENT Law Topics of 2015 and Forward

Please join us for a timely and important update about some of the hot topics in employment law from 2015, and a brief overview of some of the issues to look for (or look out for) in 2016. This program will address the following specific topics:

1. Massachusetts Earned Sick Time Law: AGO Final Regulations and Guidance

2. Affordable Care Act Update

3. Wage and Hour Law Update:
1. Exempt versus Non-Exempt Employees: Update on New Decisions
2. FLSA Proposed Regulations: Overview

4. Misclassification of Independent Contractors: Where this Matters and How to Evaluate Your Workforce

The program topics will be presented by attorneys from various practice areas at the law firm of Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP, and the program will be directed and supplemented by Patty Dunigan of BizChecks.

When:

Friday, February 26, 2016 8:30 AM thru 10:30 AM

Where:

Session held at:
Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce
134 Court Street
Plymouth, MA 02360
Seminar is free to attend, but registration is required.
Coffee & Pastries will be served.
Presented by: Patty Dunigan, Bizchecks Payroll & Attorneys from various practice areas at the law firm of Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP

Registration:

Session is open for members & non-members and free to attend, but registration is required.

For more information:

Amy Naples
508-830-1620
amyc@plymouthchamber.com

Friday, February 26, 2016Workshops

Microsoft Word Class 1

Microsoft Word Classes 1:

In this course, you'll learn how to use Word to create and edit simple documents; format documents; and add Lists.

When:

Friday, February 26, 2016 9:00 AM thru 12:00 PM

Where:

Location:
Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce
134 Court Street
Plymouth, MA 02360
Presented by: Instuctor & Computer Consultant, Amanda Jensen of Creative Amanda
Cost: Members $40 & Non-Members $50

Registration:

Members & Non-Members are welcome to attend, but registration is required.
Cost: Members $40 & Non-Members $50

For more information:

Amy Naples
508-830-1620
amyc@plymouthchamber.com

Wednesday, March 02, 2016Workshops

Exit (Transition) Planning for Baby Boomer Business Owners

Exit (Transition) Planning for Baby Boomer Business Owners
Selling For Success – The First Time
As a baby boomer business owner:
Perhaps you’ve been thinking about leaving your business.
Or maybe you’ve been avoiding thinking about it.
Will you use proven and successful Personal and Business transition planning strategies to develop a framework for a purposeful life?

When:

Wednesday, March 2, 2016 8:30 AM thru 09:30 AM

Where:

Session held at:
Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce
134 Court Street
Plymouth, MA 02360
Presented by: Warren Rutherford of the Executive Suite

The Executive Suite at 508-778-7700

For more information:

Warren Rutherford
508-778-7700

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