Past Meetings

It was a lovely evening to spend overlooking the pond at Choate Park while meeting new business professionals and dining on a scrumptious feast. On September 21, the MBC joined forces with Local Town Pages, an MBC member, to host a free networking extravaganza at Thayer Homestead. Another MBC member, Keystone Liquors, provided refreshments and Medway's new Italian bakery, Dolce Dolce, ...

On Wednesday, May 18, Medway Business Council (MBC) held its annual meeting and dinner at Restaurant 45 in Medway, which was the last meeting for the 2015-2016 business year. MBC President Debbie Anderson outlined a number of MBC accomplishments from 2015-2016, including offering a variety of programs – Exelon Generation Expansion Update, Rte 109 Construction, Cyber Security, Social Media Marketing 101 and ...

“Construction is tough”, said Peter Harkey, co-owner of Harkey’s Wine & Spirits in Millis, at the recent Medway Business Council breakfast meeting. He spoke to Medway business owners regarding what businesses can expect during the upcoming Route 109/Main Street reconstruction.  According to Harkey, who went through a similar project in Millis, the construction process can be frustrating for everyone. However, ...

  Social media and managing your online presence is essential for every business looking to engage existing and prospective customers. Most consumers and businesses use the internet to find information about where they can buy products and services they need and to learn more about a business they are considering patronizing. It’s more important than ever for businesses to understand ...

The design of Medway’s business future was in the forefront at the Medway Business Council’s meeting at Restaurant 45 on February 17. Tom Gay, Clerk of the Medway Planning and Economic Development Board (PEDB) and representative to the Design Review Committee (DRC), presented an overview of the recently updated Design Review Guidelines. The Guidelines establish and define minimum expectations for ...

On January 20, approximately 30 representatives of local businesses and Medway town government gathered bright and early. MBC members Medway VFW Post 1526 and Pangea Cuisines created a warm and welcoming environment for the breakfast meeting. Executives from Exelon Generation – also an MBC member – addressed a hot topic in town: the West Medway Peaker Plant Expansion. In his ...

Local Business Professionals Celebrate the Holidays Together At the holidays, Medway Business Council invites members and other local business professionals in celebrating the season at the MBC Annual Holiday Party and Networking event.  The 2015 event was held on Thursday, December 3 at Restaurant 45 in Medway.  Attendees had a fun time mingling and catching up before a delicious dinner ...

The Medway Business Council as it embarks on its 37th year on September 16 at 5:00 pm at the Medway VFW Post 1526 123 Holliston St., Medway MA. Learn about “What’s Cooking in Medway” from Medway Town Administrator, Michael Boynton and Director of Community & Economic Development, Stephanie Mercandetti. Discussion will include updates on some key accomplishments over the past year ...

May 21, 5‐7:30 pm Restaurant 45, Medway Featured Speaker State Representative John V. Fernandes Representative Fernandes joins us to close out the MBC's 36th year. He will review the state budget status and legislation that is of interest to local business owners and leaders. Register by May 15 with your dinner choice: Baked Haddock, Chicken Parmesan or New York Sirloin Cost of $25/pp for members, $30/pp for ...

Our Town Publishing, 74 Main St, Medway (next to Yama Fuji in Gould's Plaza) You know Chuck Tashjian as the editor of the Medway Millis News, but did you know he provides printing and direct mail services for businesses? Join our host and MBC member as he gives us the "scoop" for cost effectively using direct mail and newspaper advertising to promote our businesses. Enjoy networking and ...

Talk a Walk on the Wild Side! Join the Medway Business Council to celebrate the beginning of Spring with  a tour of some area walking trails,networking and light refreshments. March 18, 5-7 pm Charles River Bank, 70 Main St Marjorie Turner Hollman, author of "Easy Walks in Massachusetts" will present a slideshow to give you a insider's view of the various trails. Cost: $15/pp (members) ...

May the Force be with you February 19, 2015, 7:30 am, Thayer Homestead, 2B Oak St, Medway Join us to hear from guest speaker and Medway's top cop, Chief Allen Tingley. Chief Tingley will address matters of interest to our members – as businesses and residents. Enjoy networking and morning refreshments, including treats from the Muffin House Café.