Wachusett Chamber of Commerce
 

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