| Testimonials
"Chamber personnel and members have been invaluable
to me in establishing my Environmental, Health and Safety Consulting
business in the area. The contacts I have made through Chamber events
and committees have helped build my company; and have done so in
a way that has been enjoyable and painless."
- Tod S. Perkins, CHMM, Director of EHS
Compliance, Altus EHS, Inc., Lancaster - 2 Employees
"The Perkins School has enjoyed a relationship
with the Wachusett Chamber of Commerce for almost twenty years.
I served on the Board of Directors for many years and also served
as Chair of the Board. The school continues to have a representative
serving on the Board. The Chamber affords members of the community
the opportunity to remain current with business and environmental
trends, governmental affairs and the chance to actively participate
in local business and social events."
- Charles P. Conroy, Executive Director,
Perkins School, Lancaster - 318 Employees
"Indian Head Farm has benefited in many ways
from membership in the Wachusett Chamber of Commerce. Of particular
interest to us is the opportunity to access group health insurance
at reasonable cost. We also participate in the Chamber sponsored
"Taste of Wachusett" which has allowed us to introduce
some of our home made jams, pickles and relishes to an audience
that might not find its way to Berlin."
- Timothy Wheeler, Owner, Indian Head Farm
Inc., Berlin - 3 Employees
"The Wachusett Chamber, of which we've been a
member since 1995, has given us an opportunity to meet with other
owners to discuss similar problems faced by all of us as Small Business
operators. The Insurance offered is most reasonable. We've had the
pleasure of hosting several Business Breakfasts in our Banquet Room,
which has spawned business not only for our function facility but
for our 9 Hole Golf Course as well."
- Linda R. Calderwood, Manager, Berlin Country
Club, Berlin - 6 Employees
"Our involvement in the Chamber's annual food
and beverage exposition "A Taste of The Wachusett Region"
has allowed our restaurant to receive great publicity as well as
introduce us to new customers. Our membership also allows us group
rates on health insurance that we would otherwise not be able to
offer our employees."
- Gary L. Roy, Owner, Train Stop Restaurant,
Berlin - 4 Employees
"As a member we find the networking, special
promotions and member incentives have not only saved us a lot of
money but helped increase our customer base."
- Sarah O'Toole, Manager, Bolton Orchards,
Bolton - 9 Employees
"Amaranth's investment in the Wachusett Chamber
has yielded many benefits from referrals and new clients to informative
seminars and useful resources."
- Daniel Senie, President, Amaranth Networks
Inc., Bolton - 2 Employees
"Our chamber membership has afforded and expanded
business and social opportunities for both our members and our staff.
We appreciate and utilize the Chamber's timely and effective communications
on current business topics affecting us all."
- Brian Lynch, General Manager, The International,
Bolton - 175 Employees
"I found membership in the Wachusett Chamber
of Commerce very beneficial in obtaining group health insurance."
- Fred Karotkin, D.V.M., Easley-Karotkin
LLC, Harvard - 2 Employees
"I am a former director of the Wachusett Chamber
of Commerce. I found the experience enjoyable and informative. I
have been a member of the Wachusett Chamber of Commerce for 5 years.
The experience has been a valuable networking tool, not just because
of the programs set up by the Chamber, but through informal communications
with people whom I have met through the Chamber. The Chamber has
done an excellent job of keeping me up to date with legislation,
community and personal news, all of which affect my business on
a daily basis."
- Albert A. Barbieri, Jr., Law Office of
Albert A. Barbieri, Jr., Harvard - 2 Employees
"The Wachusett Chamber of Commerce has provided
us with the resources to expand the success of our company. The
wealth of information they provide is vital to local businesses.
They unite industries, build support networks and foster the growth
of the community as a whole. The businesses they represent embody
the heart and soul of the community. We are proud to be a member."
- Curt Plante, Owner, Curt Plante Construction
Co., Inc., Bolton - 2 Employees
"The Chamber offers top-quality programs and
makes them accessible to many. They have been a great resource for
us in every aspect of our business."
- Maud Ayson, Executive Director, Fruitlands
Museums, Harvard - 9 Employees
"Our membership in the Wachusett Chamber is greatly
valued, not only for the business leads and opportunities for promotion,
but also for the personal contacts that provide insights that would
be unobtainable anywhere else. Tower Hill Botanic Garden cherishes
its membership in the Wachusett Chamber both as a way to strengthen
our own business and also to support and develop the community in
which we live."
- Michael Arnum, Public Relations Coordinator,
Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Boylston - 43 Employees
"The Wachusett Chamber of Commerce is a great
source of information on local businesses that can support the small
business owner and I've been impressed with the professionalism
of the staff and the quality of the communications I receive. The
Chamber has also been a great help in identifying health insurance
options for my company."
- Steve Zagame, Sole Proprietor, Boylston
Woodworking, Boylston - 1 Employee
"Our membership has greatly increased our visibility
in the business community. It has also led to many inquiries into
our facilities from both businesses and their employees. We are
very pleased with the level of awareness and inquiry that we have
received from other chamber members."
- Daniel Frem, VP - Sales & Marketing,
Cyprian Keyes Golf Club, Boylston - 50 Employees
"As a small business owner in the community,
I enjoy being an active member in the Wachusett Chamber. I benefit
from the programs, information and support that the Chamber staff
offers and find that being involved has helped me to promote my
business and to make vital connections with other businesses in
the area."
- Mary Martin-Somers, Owner, Colonial Tea
House, Clinton - 4 Employees
"Although our business has a national and international
focus, we find membership in the Chamber to be a valuable asset,
allowing us to build relationships with local business leaders and
offering us the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to
the community in which we both live and work."
- Timothy Cross, Sales Director, Legacy
Publishing Group, Inc., Clinton - 16 Employees
"Since joining the Chamber of Commerce, WHEAT
has benefited greatly. Not only has it given us the opportunity
to get in front of more people and tell them how much WHEAT does
for our community, but it has also helped generate more donations
from individuals and businesses. Just recently, the Wachusett Chamber
of Commerce ran a community project in partnership with the UMass
Clinton Hospital Foundation that provided WHEAT with a substantial
amount of press and funding for our programs. We are very happy
with our decision to join the Chamber. It's been a win-win for everyone
involved."
- Jodi Breidel, Executive Director, WHEAT
Community Services, Clinton - 7 Employees
"As a small retail business owner, I have taken
advantage of the opportunities that allow me to promote my business.
A recent ribbon cutting publicized my new location and brought customers
into my store. I also benefit from the programs and information
that the Chamber offers and find that being involved has helped
me to connect with other businesses in the area."
- Michael A. Augeri, Owner, Lamp Shades,
Etc., West Boylston - 2 Employees
"We enjoy our involvement in the Wachusett Chamber's
programs and find being a member to be a valuable asset, which allows
us to build relationships with other members of the business community
and offers us the opportunity to contribute to this great community
where we both live and work."
- Savvas Fotiadis, Owner, The Manor Restaurant,
West Boylston - 10 Employees
"Being a member of the Wachusett Chamber of Commerce
had enabled me to meet and network with many other Chamber members.
Membership has also allowed me to exchange business services with
other local merchants."
- Dennis Parker, Owner, ProSport Unlimited,
West Boylston - 2 Employees
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