MBC Blog and News

Carolyn Chodat, owner of Classic Properties Realtors, has chosen to step down from the MBC Board on which she has served for many years - as President, Secretary and Director. She continued to serve on the Board when other volunteers were in short supply. Carolyn has been a champion of small businesses and the Business Council throughout her time on the ...

Date: January 18, 2017 Time: 7:30 – 9 a.m. Location: Medway VFW, 123 Holliston Street, Medway Registration Deadline: January 11, 2017 Most business owners think of public relations as press releases and media interviews, but what does it really mean? Public relations consultant and MBC member Julie Dennehy shares secrets to building your business by connecting with stakeholders through strategic planning and messaging, traditional and social ...

Meet Amna Saeed-Kothe of new MBC member ASK Real Estate Associates. “To-do lists tend to be long; success lists are short. One pulls you in all directions; the other aims you in a specific direction. One is a disorganized directory and the other is an organized directive. If a list isn’t built around success, then that’s not where it takes you.” ...

The Medway Business Council is pleased to welcome three new members: ASK Real Estate Associates (Amna Saeed-Kothe) SMB Partners, LLC (Cindy Krist) Sean F. Murphy, CPA (Sean Murphy) Look for feature articles about each of these companies coming soon to our Member Spotlight. In the meantime, visit our Member Directory for contact and company information. Be sure to welcome these ...

Medway’s fall town meeting on November 14 approved a wide-ranging set of amendments to Medway’s Zoning Bylaw and Map that will be of interest to Medway’s business community. The proposals were developed and sponsored by the Planning and Economic Development Board to encourage investment in Medway’s various business districts in accordance with the goals laid out in the Medway Master Plan ...

Date: December 14, 2016 Time: 7:30 – 9 a.m. Location: Direct Tire & Auto Service, 72 Main Street, Medway Registration Deadline: December 9, 2016 It's coming... so take a "brake" and join us as Direct Tire & Auto Service hosts a holiday breakfast at their new location. You'll get winter car care tips and a showroom tour, and have an opportunity to ask the ...

There are many areas that business owners and management teams need to focus on. One area that is continually evolving is the area of Human Resources and compliance with a wide range of state and federal workforce laws. On November 9, Charles River Bank graciously hosted Medway Business Council’s event featuring Brian Brady of Sage, an international provider of payroll ...

On October 19, early birds gathered at the Medway VFW for breakfast and presentations by candidates and representatives of the Town of Medway’s Planning and Economic Development Board. Candidates’ Forum Senator Karen Spilka (D), who is running unopposed for reelection in the 2nd Middlesex and Norfolk District, kicked things off. She provided highlights of her time in office, including the establishment of the: ...

You are invited to attend a Community Forum to learn about proposed amendments to Medway’s Zoning Bylaw that will be considered at the Fall Town Meeting on November 14, 2016.  The forum will be held on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at the Thayer Homestead, 2B Oak Street in Medway @ 7:00 p.m. The MBC Board was provided with an overview of the changes and ...

Date: November 9, 2016 Time: 5 – 7 p.m. Location: Charles River Bank, 70 Main Street, Medway Registration Deadline: November 2, 2016 Join us to be sure! Brian Brady of Sage Payroll Services in Medway will present a timely overview of the updated Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime regulations for "white collar" workers. He will outline the steps to be taken ...

The MBC and Town of Medway hosted a free public forum to provide an update on the "Route 109 Transportation Improvement Project." Dave D’Amico (DPS Deputy Director) and Dennis Crowley (Selectman) updated the group on timelines, locations and impacts and shared breaking news. Mary Becotte (Director of Communications) provided information about communication initiatives and support available for businesses during construction. A video of the ...

Amy Huff, Marketing Coordinator for Medway Cable Access (MCA), is hosting a Portable Video Camera Production workshop on Thursday, October 20 at the TV studio in the High School. During the class, she'll review how to set up MCA's portable video cameras and tripods and provide tips on recording productions. Using the free resources of MCA is a great way ...