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BACC March 2024 Newsletter
2024 BACC Spring Soirée Thursday, May 2nd, 6-9 PM Members are invited for a celebration of BACC membership. Join more than 150 business professionals for an evening of delicious food, drinks, and socializing. PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS AND SUPPORT THE CHAMBER Members are afforded a number of visible opportunities to showcase their businesses, services and commitment to the business community. Help support the BACC and the programs that promote local business.See Complete Details and Opportunities
Viken Detection: Detection Technology That Preys On Threats
Article via BCAT TV By Tad StephanakMarch 6, 2024Viken Detection, a member of the Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce, is a leading manufacturer of detection that support public safety agencies. In an interview with Viken Detection President & CEO Jim Ryan, Ryan said Viken got its start in lead detection in paint. Using a small, handheld device a home inspection professional can detect the levels of lead in paint a home. “And what we saw was what initially happened with the Flint, Michigan crisis;
BACC Leap of Kindness Day Food Drive Generates Nearly 1,000 LBs of Food for People Helping People
The BACC community came together in full force this week to participate in our Leap of Kindness Day Food Drive to benefit the Burlington Food Pantry and People Helping People Burlington. Our members were able to contribute nearly 1,000 pounds of food, which the Food Pantry was in desperate need for.The BACC is extremely proud of how our members stepped up to help those in need on this Leap of Kindness Day. The Food Pantry and the staff from People Helping were vert grateful for the support that our
BACC February 2024 Newsletter
Member News and Information BACC Holds 6th Annual Black Tie Gala Benefit on February 3rd The BACC held their 6th annual Black Tie Gala benefit, presented by The Herb Chambers Companies, on February 3rd at the Cafe Escadrille. This annual fundraiser supports a sector of the see more... BACC Members Participate in BHS Career Exploration Fair On Wednesday, February 7th, the BACC and many of its members had the opportunity to speak to the next generation of workforce leaders at the Burlington High
BACC Holds 6th Annual Black Tie Gala Benefit on Saturday, February 3rd
The BACC held their 6th annual Black Tie Gala benefit, presented by The Herb Chambers Companies, on February 3rd at the Cafe Escadrille. This annual fundraiser supports a sector of the BACC’s Charitable Foundation called the Charitable Partnership Program, which consists of five local charitable organizations that serve the Burlington area. This year's charities consisted of: Burlington Womenade, HELPIS, Mission of Deeds, People Helping People, and Wee Care Burlington. For images from the event: Deena
The Taste of Burlington Back with a Bang!
The Taste of Burlington, the area’s most popular food event, returned to the Boston Marriott Burlington on Monday, October 30th for the first time in 4 years since the last event in 2019. After rebranding to just "The Taste" for several years to highlight BACC member organizations from beyond Burlington, the event took back its original name as the restaurant scene in Burlington has expanded and grown to such an extent. 24 of Burlington's best restaurants, caterers, and bakeries showcased their most
Burlington Celebrates Milestone Connection with MWRA
The Town of Burlington hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Vine Brook Water Treatment to celebrate the completed connection to the MWRA, a new source of water in a town with a history of seasonal restrictions. An extensive collaborative effort between the Town of Burlington, Lexington, and the Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce, led to a significant improvement in the region’s water infrastructure. The extension of the MWRA water main through Lexington to Burlington connects the community to the
BACC September 2023 Newsletter
The Taste of Burlington is BACC! Monday, October 30th, 5-8 PMat the Boston Marriott Burlington Join us for the area's largest food event as dozens of Burlington restaurants showcase their delicious culinary offerings for one night only at the Boston Marriott Burlington. Attendees also enjoy live entertainment, raffle prizes, gift bags and more!Participating Restaurants Thank You to Our Event Sponsors A Sampling of Upcoming EventsSee All Events BACC Member News and Information MCC Announces
Meet the Ambassadors: Lisa Sigman
BACC Ambassadors are Chamber Members selected for their ability to inform, promote and encourage meaningful participation in Chamber programs. Meet Ambassador Lisa Sigman.Lisa SigmanFounderLisa Sigman Law How long have you been in your current career? Describe any promotions, and/or circumstances that led you to this career. I’ve been practicing since 2005. I actually switched careers from healthcare (I was an X-ray and MRI technologist) when I was inspired by the movie Legally Blonde to go to law
Masterpiece Dentistry Celebrates One Year Anniversary at Burlington Location
The Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony at Masterpiece Dentistry's Burlington location to celebrate their one year anniversary on Friday, May 12th. Dr. John Pappas and his team at Masterpiece Dentistry provide advanced dental care solutions, which ensures you achieve optimal oral health and a beautiful, natural-looking smile. They offer a patient-centered practice by combining leading-edge dentistry with completely personalized care. Masterpiece Dentistry has been a member
BACC Spring Soirée Returns To Big Success
The Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce held its Spring Soirée and Annual Meeting, presented by AFC Urgent Care Burlington, on May 4th at the Archer Hotel Burlington. This event is a seasonal celebration of membership with more than 150 business professionals from the Burlington area community in attendance. Guests from member organizations experienced an evening of delicious food, drinks, and socializing, and took advantage of the opportunity to showcase their businesses, services, and commitment to the
BACC May 2023 Newsletter
Wishing Everyone a Safe Memorial Day Weekend! Member News and Information BACC Spring SoiréeReturns To Big Success The Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce held its Spring Soirée and Annual Meeting, presented by AFC Urgent Care Burlington, on May 4th at the Archer Hotel Burlington. This annual event is a seasonal celebration of membership with more than 150 business professionals from the Burlington see more... Chopps Italian Steakhouse & Bar Open at Boston Marriott Burlington After a renovation and
Meet the Ambassadors: Ed Harding
BACC Ambassadors are Chamber Members selected for their ability to inform, promote and encourage meaningful participation in Chamber programs. Meet Ambassador Ed Harding Ed Harding, PTACo-FounderHD Physical TherapyEd Harding has practiced throughout the North Shore for over 17 years. He is recognized for his expert knowledge in movement patterns, his incorporation of core training, his inspired treatment plans and his devoted teaching nature. Ed's strength also lie in his business acumen; his detailed
BACC April 2023 Newsletter
Member News and Information Azzur Training Center And Northeastern University Hosting Life Science-Focused GMP Workshops Azzur Group and Northeastern University have teamed up to offer Training Workshops at Northeastern's Innovation Campus in Burlington. Individuals interested in the life science industry as a possible career see more... Beth Israel Lahey Health and UMass Chan Medical School Receive Approval To Establish Regional Medical Campus Lahey Hospital & Medical Center and UMass Chan Medical
BACC Holds 5th Black Tie Gala Benefit
For images from the event: Deena Corany Photography, AFC Urgent Care Photo Booth The Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) held their Black Tie Gala benefit, presented by The Herb Chambers Companies, on February 4th at the Boston Marriott Burlington. This annual fundraiser supports a sector of the BACC’s Charitable Foundation called the Charitable Partnership Program, which consists of eight local charitable organizations that serve the Burlington Area. Nicolas Gennetti, CEO of The Herb Chambers
Meet The Ambassadors: Nicole Dupuis
BACC Ambassadors are Chamber Members selected for their ability to inform, promote and encourage meaningful participation in Chamber programs. Meet Ambassador Nicole Dupuis Nicole A. DupuisDirector of Business DevelopmentDaMore LawNicole Dupuis is a longtime resident of Burlington and a volunteer in many organizations. She has been a volunteer with the Burlington Food Panty, served as the V.P. of Fundraising for Burlington Pop Warner, a board member of the Burlington 4th of July Celebration Committee,
BACC February 2023 Newsletter
Member News and Information BACC Holds Black Tie Gala Benefit The Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) held their Black Tie Gala benefit, presented by The Herb Chambers Companies, on February 4th at the Boston Marriott Burlington. This annual fundraiser supports a sector of the BACC’s Charitable Foundation called the Charitable Partnership Program see more... Burlington Board Of Health To Update Hazardous Materials Regulations In an effort to update antiquated rules and guidelines, the Burlington
BACC Community Organizations
BACC Member Community OrganizationsBACC Charitable Foundation Website: https://burlingtonchamberofcommerce.org/charitable-foundation/ The Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce Charitable Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) not-for profit organization, was formed in 2013 to expand upon the long-held charitable interests of the Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC). The Foundation was established to build on the Chamber’s support for charitable and civic causes in Burlington and surrounding
Transportation
The Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce understands that competition for employees is among the top challenges facing organizations across all sectors. A robust network of safe and reliable transportation options are critical to attracting businesses and workers alike. The Chamber's Government Affairs committee works with local, state, and federal agencies to advocate for expanding transportation solutions in our region.While these initiatives continue to evolve, the Chamber provides resources to existing