‘OKTOBERFEST’ FOOD TASTING HUGE SUCCESS

The Comcast Center was transformed into a food lover’s paradise onTuesday, October 8th, when the Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Oktoberfest. The event raised $4700 to the 3 area food pantries. To date the Tri-Town Chamber’s signature Oktoberfest event has raised over $34,000!

Presenting the check to the Food panties of Foxboro, Norton and Mansfield is Kara Griffin, the Executive Director of the Tri-Town with the Executive Committee. Also pictured is Bruce Montgomery of the Comcast Center who co-sponsored the event with Covidien. Huge Thank you goes out to all the restaurants that donated to the evening;

Alberto's Pub & Pizza, Norton

Antonia's Deli, Foxboro

Asia Grill & Sushi, Mansfield

Bertucci's Italian Restaurant, Mansfield

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, Foxboro

Coldstone Creamery, Mansfield

Corks Fine Wine & Liquor, Mansfield

Dagget-Crandal-Newcomb Home, Norton

Edible Arrangements, Foxboro

Fresh Catch, Mansfield

Nature Spring Water

Panera Bread, North Attleboro

Pikes Peak Mining Co. at the Holiday Inn, Mansfield

Hot and Cold Beverages - OfficeLand of Mansfield

Tri-Town Executive Committee:

President/ John  Bates, Job-Guy; Vice-President of Finance-Treasurer / Randy Smith, Management Financial Services, Secretary / Susan Dykas, Mansfield Bank, Vice-President of Events / Ingrid Williams, Sharon Credit Union, Vice-President of Membership Development / Greg DeSimone, FocalPoint Business Coaching, Vice-President of Community Relations / Cynthia Peterson, Brigham & Women's/Mass General Health Care Center, Vice- President of Economic Development / Timothy Kenneally, ESQ, Foley & Foley, PC.

For more information about Oktoberfest or other Tri-Town Chamber events, please phone the Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce at 508-339-5655 or email edirector@tri-townchamber.org.

ABOUT THE TRI-TOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit corporation whose mission is to bring business people together to improve the economic well-being of their organizations and thereby improve the quality of life in our communities. Located at the crossroads of Routes 95 and 495, the Tri-Town Chamber is dedicated to serving the businesses and residents of Foxborough, Mansfield, and Norton.