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Tri Town Chamber Of Commerce

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Patch Academy Coming to Your Neighborhood

Learn how to utilize Patch for yourself or your business.

Today the editors of Norton Patch, Foxborough Patch, and Mansfield Patch will hold Patch Academy at Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce, 280 School St., Mansfield 7:45 to 9 a.m. We want to show you, our readers, how to upload photos and videos to our Patch sites and use our business directory and introduce you to Local Voices, where people from the community can have their own blogs to write about things they care about. We also want to show you how we use social media like Facebook and Twitter to share our stories and interact with readers. Patch Academy is open to everyone and is free, so please stop by, talk with us and learn about all of the great ways that Patch can serve you and your community. Whether there's something you'd like to see …

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Get Out and Buy Local June 23

Saturday, June 23 is the Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce’s Buy Local Saturday, part of their summer long Buy Local program.

“This Saturday we’re encouraging shoppers to Buy Local and show it by taking a picture with the 2012 Tri-Town Chamber Member sticker and posting it on the Tri-Town Chamber Facebook Page,” said Kara Griffin, executive director for the Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce. The person with the most pictures posted on Facebook by 6 p.m. on Saturday will win a Chamber Buy Local gift certificate. “We’ve gotten such a great response from the residents and the businesses in Mansfield, Foxboro and Norton,” said Jen Vondenbrink, Tri-TownChamber social media specialist.  “For the last two weeks I’ve been talking to local businesses about Buy Local. Everyone has been enthusiastic about the program.” Barrows Insurance Agency in Mansfield is donating $5 for …

Saturday, June 2, 2012

What's New for the Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce in June

A list of Chamber happenings in Norton, Foxborough and Mansfield.

Congratulations to the Town of Norton for making such terrific progress on its High School renovation project. The Tri Town Chamber board of directors greatly appreciated Greg Smolley from JCJ Architecture and Tom O’Neill from project management company Pinck and Company stopping by to provide an update on the project. Norton continues the tradition of celebrating its status as one of the oldest communities in the state. Building upon last year’s Tricentennial, the town is slated to celebrate Founders Day by way of a picnic and fireworks on Saturday, June 23. Chamber Ambassador and Nortonian Bill Lippincott from Merrill Lynch is once again taking a lead role in organizing the event. Two weeks prior to Norton’s event, the town of Foxborough…

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Annual Home & Garden Show March 11

The Tri-Town Chamber is currently seeking exhibitors for the 2012 Home & Garden Show.

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 …

Cindy OBryan Zambrano

11:48 pm on Tuesday, February 7, 2012

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Friday, February 3, 2012

North Easton Savings Bank Named Business of the Year

Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce awards bank at annual Success and Service awards ceremony.

The Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce named North Easton Savings Bank as “Business of the Year” at the annual Success and Service awards ceremony Friday, Jan. 27, 2012.  Marilyn A. Lewis, vice president, technology and compliance officer of the bank and director and former treasurer of the Tri-Town Chamber, accepted the award on behalf of the bank.   North Easton Savings Bank has been a member and active supporter of the Tri-Town Chamber for many years. Their employees actively serve on non-profit boards and are involved in many events throughout the towns that the Chamber serves.  “We are honored to be recognized by the Chamber for our efforts in giving back to the communities we serve," said Courtney N. Palm, assistant vice president and …

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Tri-Town Chamber Supports PBJ's with Ribbon Cutting

PBJ's brings barbecue to Norton.

Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce stopped by Pot Belly Jim's recently for the ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome the restaurant to the area. Also in attendance was State Representative Jay Barrows. According to the Chamber, PBJ’S Pub is a down to earth pub that serves great BBQ along with delicious pub classics. They cater to customers of all ages with our extensive new menu and live entertainment; there’s something for everyone! The barbecue is smoked daily with their secret dry rub and served by a friendly wait staff.  With their newly developed menu comes the addition of Johnson & Wales graduate, Bill Souza as head chef. With Souza’s expertise and the creativity of other staff members, they have reinvented some of the establishment's dishes …

Ralph Stefanelli

10:35 pm on Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Ms.Webber.you are in for a treat, PBJ'S Pub is located at the old site of the Norton Flea Market,now known as the Bristol Plaza,also known as Roche Bros.Plaza on RT 140 In Norton. If your new to the area you must try Bill Souza's the head chef's "REDNECK REUBEN". Thank you Tri-Town Chamber & Representative Jay Barrows in welcoming PBJ's Pub to Norton. Ralph Stefanelli   more ›

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Tri-Town Chamber Celebrates Oktoberfest

Taste of the Tri-Town draws big crowd, despite the weather.

The Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce hosted its fourth-annual Oktoberfest on Tuesday to a crowd of hungry, if a little wet, denizens at Mansfield Crossing. The rain did not stop the appetites of those who came, as vendors from all over the area put their food up for tasting. Participants dug in and tried a little bit of everything. This is the fourth year of the event, and according to Tri-Town Chamber organizer and volunteer Kathy Griffin, it was as well attended as in previous years. "We have a lot of walk-in people who came in last minute, which is great," she said. "Last year it rained as well and we had some great turnout too." All proceeds go to food pantries in the three towns. Last year, the event raised $6,800, and collectively the …

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

What’s new with the Tri Town Chamber of Commerce for September?

Membership drive in full swing.

The Tri Town Chamber is conducting a membership drive. New members who sign up between now and Oct. 6 earn over $2,400 in 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 can 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 drive launch …

Friday, September 9, 2011

Tri-Town Chamber Launches 5-Week Membership Blitz In September

New members will receive $2,400 worth of special incentives for joining.

Foxborough, Mansfield and Norton businesses that want to increase their community visibility and make connections have an opportunity for growth with the Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce this month. Between Sept. 1 and Oct. 6, 70 current Tri-Town Chamber members will be reaching out to business owners 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 professionals, insurance agents, landscapers, retailers, restaurant and bar owners, lawyers, real estate…

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3:04 am on Saturday, September 10, 2011

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Tuesday, July 12, 2011

What’s new with the Tri Town Chamber of Commerce for July

A followup on past events and a look at what's coming.

The Tri Town Chamber was on hand to celebrate Norton’s 300th birthday by participating in the town’s parade on June 12. Norton residents Robin Clapp from Web Design by Robin and Ingrid Williams from Sharon Credit Union in Foxborough joined executive director Kara Griffin and yours truly to lead the Chamber Team. Several member businesses contributed floats, banners and marchers to help make it a very special event.   Not to be outdone, the Town of Foxborough celebrated birthday number 233 the day before, hosting its annual Foxborough Founders’ Day extravaganza on June 11. Congratulations to everyone, especially committee chairman and Cindi’s Diamond and Jewelry Gallery owner, Cindi Haddad Drew, for a job well done.   For the seventh year, …

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