Here's To New Beginnings

We face overwhelming challenges. And the nation reached a devastating milestone yesterday.

Here's What We Know

It’s opening day for the second round of the Paycheck Protection Program.

IRS Fails To Cover Coverups

Someone needs to clue in the IRS.

Glimmers Of Hope?

"It Could Be a Great Year, if Your Business Survives Winter.”

Standing Up For West Of Boston Pike Users

Those of us who live and work in the western burbs won't be subject to higher Mass Pike tolls to pay for that massive I-90 project.

What We're Learning About PPP 2.0

No surprise here: With COVID cases at an all-time high, Gov. Charlie Baker has extended the 25 percent capacity cap.

Catching Up On Several Developments

Anyone out there in the mood to read their local chamber’s email newsletter one day after an attempted coup on our nation?

Needham-Based Tripadvisor Launches New Social Distancing Platform

Crowdfree will track when businesses and public places have peak and low crowd times to help users effectively social distance.

Sisters of Charity Wellesley to Partner with Legacy Lifecare

Nonprofit Will Share Legacy Lifecare Resources While Retaining Its Own Identity and Mission

Needham Small Business Support Available

The deadline to apply is January 15. This new round of grants (up to $75,000) focuses on hard hit industry sectors.

Beacon Hill Stops Kicking The Can

At 4:15 a.m. last night, Beacon Hill lawmakers finally stopped kicking the can down the road.

Merger Means We're Losing Two High Profile Local Employers

Good morning and happy new year!

Jay Kim To Lead Foundation For MetroWest

Jay Kim has been selected to lead the Foundation for MetroWest as the organization’s new executive director.

Why Wellesley Businesses And Nonprofits Should Join Our Chamber

This interview originally appeared in the Wellesley Townsman and Wicked Local Wellesley.

One Last Time In 2020

We're closing the (virtual) chamber office for a week so this will be my final email for 2020.

The Science Behind Baker’s Decision

It used to be that things quieted down just before the holidays.

Another Round Of PPP Headed Our Way

I’d like to welcome members of the Wellesley Chamber to our daily e-newsletter.

We're Expanding Into Wellesley!

This morning our board chair Linda Sloane Kay announced plans to expand our chamber's outreach and engagement into Wellesley.

News From Your Chamber

This morning our board chair Linda Sloane Kay announced plans to expand our chamber's outreach and engagement into Wellesley.

Read Now. Shovel Later.

Will they? Or won't they?

There's Light At The End Of The Tunnel But We're Still In The Tunnel

“There’s light at the end of the tunnel, but remember, we are still in the tunnel.”

Restaurants Aren't Just About 'Raucous Celebrating'

Gov. Charlie Baker’s rollback of the state’s economy to Phase 3, Step 1 drew plenty of heat yesterday.

Many Businesses Expected Worst

The measures were not as harsh as many businesses feared; some experts wanted; or editorials called for.

Needham's Simple Idea Should Be Adopted Everywhere

Retailers and restaurateurs are fighting to survive the holidays and get through rest of this winter.

Needham Just Made Curbside Pickup Even Easier

The Town of Needham has worked with downtown businesses to create curbside pick spots in front of retailers and restaurants.

Needham Retailers, Restaurants Offer Curbside Pickup

The Town has created 12 designated “curbside pickup zones,” marked by red and white signs that allow for 10-minute parking.

'A True Headache For HR Professionals'

“A true headache for HR professionals.”

Are You In A Position To Pay It Forward?

As your chamber looks back on 2020...and forward to 2021, there’s two things we know for certain.

Important Reminder To All Employers

Today is Giving Tuesday, a day designated to highlight giving-back to the nonprofits.

Senate Program Would Help Our Local Restaurants & Address Food Insecurity

Here’s something that would help a lot of people in our communities get through these next few terrifying months.

Dreaming Of A Green Wednesday

This week your chamber is launching a new platform designed to help our local businesses.

Your Vaccine Awaits And So Do MBTA Cuts

This fall and winter will challenge us in ways we’ve never experienced. More loss of lives. More loss of businesses. More loss of jobs.

Needham Chamber of Commerce Shared Video For 50 Most Influential Business People Of Color List

If you didn’t have a chance to participate, please make time to watch the video this weekend.

Chamber Joins Call To Avoid New Business Taxes In Needham

"We all know that face coverings are widely regarded as the single biggest defense against spreading COVID-19."

Is Your Company Or Nonprofit In Need Of Coronavirus Testing?

Employers can work with Project Beacon to implement a testing regimen, set up a site, or develop a testing strategy for employees.

We're Losing Another Local Favorite

The loss of any local business is hard. But this one really stings.

The Source Of Spread, Quantified By Newton-Needham Chamber of Commerce

By far, the largest identified source of spread over the past month was linked to households: 2,707 clusters involving 6,830 cases.

New CDC Guidance Could Impact Workplaces And Schools In Needham

Updated guidelines defines a "close contact" as someone who was within six feet of an infected person for a total of 15 minutes.

Landmark Newton Retailer Relocates To Anchor Retail Space At Trio Newton

The Barn Family Shoe Store, New England’s favorite destination for stylish, high-quality footwear for the entire family has just relocated.

'Bring Me Customers': Needham Tailor Prefers Work Over Donations

Needham locals showed up in force to support Maria Mavrogiannis' tailor shop, but the business owner said she wants to work for her money.