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August-September 2017 volume 4-2017

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N2 District campaign exceeds goal



Efforts to promote the N-Squared Inno-vation District as a suburban innovation hub have taken another leap forward with the successful completion of a fundraising campaign that will provide for the hiring of a full-time director and the creation of a new graphical identity and marketing campaign.

The Newton-Needham Regional Chamber raised $336,060 — exceeding the expected goal of $325,000. The funding will sustain the N-Squared initiative for the next two years, helping it establish its position as a key destination

for innovation. The chamber also named Chuck

Tanowitz as its first full-time director to lead the organiza-tion’s efforts.

“We’re extremely grateful to the businesses, property own-ers, educational institutions and other non-profits who have demonstrated confidence in this economic develop-ment endeavor through their financial contributions,” said Chamber President Greg Reib-

man. “We are also deeply appreciative of our partnership with our municipal lead-

SharkNinja, a pioneer in the small house-hold appliance sector, took the wraps off of its new home on A Street in Needham in June, just around the corner from TripAdvisor and across the street from Big Belly Solar.

The company, formerly known as Eu-roPro, had been located in several build-ings at Wells Avenue in Newton and along Kendrick Street in Needham. Now, all 400 local employees have come together in a renovated 175,000 square foot facility at

Four hundred SharkNinja employees have come together in a renovated 175,000 square foot facility at Founders Park in the N2 Innovation District.

SharkNinja’s new HQ makes a splashAnother major innovator opens in the N-Squared Innovation District

Founders Park. “We’re finally in an all-inclusive space

that feels authentic to SharkNinja’s iden-tity and spirit, while further enhancing our ability to deliver products that delight our consumers,” said company president Mark Barrocas. “We are excited to remain a part of the Needham community and to be a part of the N2 Innovation District moving forward.”

SharkNinja’s new headquarters — de-

We salute you!The West Suburban Y’s Center for Creative Arts’ band “Just a Phase” provided the entertainment at the chamber’s annual Members Celebration on a gorgeous summer evening at the Newton Marriott’s Outdoor Pavilion. From left, are Jonathan Plummer, Dylan Evans and Will Goldsmith.Photo by Leise Jones Photography.More photos on page 5.

One of the nation’s leading experts on transit-oriented developments and walk-ability will be the keynote speaker at the chamber’s third annual Regional Real Estate Forum, happening Tuesday, Sept. 12 at the Needham Sheraton.

Jeff Speck is a city planner and urban

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Speck to headline Real Estate ForumFocus on development trends

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Chamber to honor Volante’s ‘century of growing’

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The chamber will honor Volante Farms on the occasion of its 100th anniversary at a special members appreciation networking evening, Aug. 15 at the Wingate Residences in Needham.

Italian immigrants Peter and Catarina Volante purchased their original 30-acre farm at 391 Dedham St. in Newton in 1917. In 1962, Ferdinand and Anne Volante moved the family business to Needham to the site of the 14 acre former Fletcher Farm at the corner of Central Avenue and Forest Street, where it is still operated by the Volante family.

The business now includes state of the art greenhouses and an open year-round

farm stand featuring fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, fish and a full-service deli, bakery, and ice cream counter.

“Needham would not be Needham without Volante Farms,” said Chamber President Greg Reibman. “We’re proud to be able to honor and thank this fourth-generation family business that has meant so much to so many.”

The members appreciation celebration – sponsored by Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham and Wingate Residences – will be held on Tues. Aug. 15, from 5:30-7 p.m. at the stunning One Wingate Way at Wingate Residences, 235 Gould St. Compli-mentary hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine will be served. Register at nnchamber.com.

Mayor Warren appoints neweconomic development directorKathryn Ellis is Newton’s new economic development director, filling a vacancy that’s been open since Nancy Hyde departed last September.

Ellis’ efforts in Newton will focus on furthering Newton’s innovation economy, assisting Newton’s current businesses to grow and prosper, and attracting new business to the city, said Newton Planning Director Barney Heath.

“Kathryn has impeccable credentials for this position. With over 27 years’ experience in Economic Development, Kathryn has particular expertise in assisting government agencies plan and implement integrat-ed marketing and communication programs both in the US and abroad,” Heath said.

Ellis is originally from Ireland and has lived in the Boston area for the past 29 years.“In particular, on behalf of the UK government, she focused both on assisting Eu-

ropean companies (especially biotech and IT companies) to expand to New England and US companies to find a base in the European market. Most recently she founded a sales and marketing company to support private sector companies and economic development agencies.” For more, see page 20.

Study: Millennials believe densityimproves community feelA study released by the Boston Foundation shows that how much you believe dense housing developments make a community better or worse might depend on how old you are.

The Boston Indicators study shows that millennials in Greater Boston believe small apartment buildings or town houses or small homes clustered together improves the overall feel of a community by a nearly two-to-one margin.

On the other hand, those who are baby boomers and older tend to feel it makes a community feel “worse,” although by a smaller margin.

The same study showed that all age demographics support building more affordable rental units but millennials are significantly more supportive of building additional rental units as one strategy for addressing the area’s high cost of housing – supporting more rental units by at least 15 percentage points more than any other age cohorts.

Millennial support for the development of additional rental units is possibly related to the fact that they are more likely than other age groups to rent their home rather than to own it (40 percent of millennials rent their place of residence, roughly twice the rate of all older cohorts in the survey).

Dana-Farber to open site in Chestnut HillDana-Farber Cancer Institute is opening a satellite space a few miles from its home in Longwood, leasing 140,000-square-feet in the Life Time Center in Chestnut Hill.

The specialty cancer hospital will occupy two floors of the 290,000-square-foot former Atrium Mall, which was recently redeveloped by the Bulfinch Companies. The Boston Business Journal reports that the building, at 300 Boylston, is now 95 percent leased with Life Time Athletic occupying two floors of the building. Dana-Farber is expected to open its facility there this fall.


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Christopher TeachoutFirst Vice ChairNeedham Bank1063 Great Plain AvenueNeedham, MA 02492

Linda Sloane KayClerkCentury Bank32 Langley RoadNewton Centre, MA 02459

Walter TennantTreasurerR.L Tennant InsuranceP.O. Box 600069Newton, MA 02460

Barry BrownVice ChairMt. Ida College777 Dedham StreetNewton, MA 02459

Joseph De VitoVice ChairThe Village Bank307 Auburn StreetAuburndale, MA 02466

Seana GaherinImmediate Past ChairDunn-Gaherin’s Food & Spirits344 Elliot St.Newton, MA 02464

Devra BailinTown of Needham500 Dedham StreetNeedham, MA 02494

Bruce A. Gold, CPAAbrams Little-Gill Loberfeld, PC1330 Boylston Street, 5th Floor Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

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Our Partners are the chief underwriters of many Chamber programs throughout the year including the Women In Networking series, Speed Networking, the Golf Tournament, Achievement Breakfast and INBusiness. The financial and volunteer support of our Partners ensures that the Chamber has the resources needed to offer a wide array of outstanding programs and services to its members and the community.

2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE: Chair Linda Sloane Kay Century Bank Seana Gaherin Dunn-Gaherin’s Food & Spirits Samantha Sherman Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham John Spino Dwyer, Ruggieri, Spino & Goncalves Walter Tennant R.L. Tennant Insurance FINANCE COMMITTEE: Chair Walter Tennant R.L. Tennant Insurance Joseph De Vito The Village Bank Bruce A. Gold, CPA Abrams Little-Gill Loberfeld, PC Mark Jeffery Needham Sheraton Hotel David Lawson NECN/NBC Universal AMBASSADOR COMMITTEE: Pavlina Atanasova Master the Time Concierge John Patrick Foley E3 Wealth Management Rachel Jellinek Reflection Films John Marczak Mantra Computing Mark Rosen Schofield Law Group Amy Silta Team Beachbody Lilly Trainor The Village Bank

WOMEN IN NETWORKING: Chair Melanie Jones HouseWorks Bunny Aronson Aronson Insurance Michelle DeSimone Needham Bank Pam Fisher Construction Coordinators Colleen Kelly Keller Williams Realty Luba Levin Rockland Trust Christine Hacsunda The Village Bank Susan Paley The Village Bank Susan Faccenda Peghiny Rotary Club of Newton Angela Pitter LiveWire Collaborative Vicky Seriy Benoit Mizner Simon

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE: Chair Kevin Ruddy Parametric Technology Corp. Alison Borrelli Needham Historical Society Barry Brown Mount Ida College D. Mark Loveless The Village Bank Bryan Manandhar Brookline Bank Josephine McNeil CAN-DO

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS GROUP: Chair Nicole Sloan The Village Bank Rebecca Finley Crosspoint Associates John Patrick Foley E3 Wealth Management Jessica Leff newTV Sarah Lewis Hillman Homes Keith Magnus Engels & Völkers Wellesley Chris O’Day Abrams Little-Gill Loberfeld, PC Amy Silta Team Beachbody

ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE: Co-chair Peter Smith Green Newton Co-chair Barney Frieberg-Dale Visiting Angels Marcia Cooper Green Newton Jack Eagan Michael Greis Green Needham Collaborative Philip Jutras Green Enterprise Training Institute Jim Kelly Single Source Energy Solutions William Lanciloti Suburban Appraisal Services Andrew Savitz City of Newton NON-PROFIT COMMITTEE: Lindsey Beauregard Lasell College Debra Bergman The Price Center Merrill Davidson United Way/Mass Bay & Merrimack Valley Dan Elias New Art Center Jon Firger Family Access of Newton Nancy Gaulin Facing Cancer Together Roberta Goldschneider Walker, Inc. Jon Firger Family Access of Newton Steffi Aronson Karp Limmud Boston Josephine McNeil CAN-DO Hilary Ryan Charles River Center Clara Silverstien BostonSight Maureen Sullivan Wellesley Bank Foundation Anna Yanco-Papa Historic Newton

REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE: Chair Kerry McCormack Crosspoint Associates Jon Barnes Wellesley Bank Eric Brickley Belmont Savings Bank Hillary Brown Fairlane Properties Harold Dubin Fairway Independent Mortgage Mark Fisher Construction Coordinators Rachel Hillman Foy Hillman Homes Chris Keeley Bowdoin Construction Glenn Morris Morris Architects John Rufo Form + Place Davood Shahin DSH Design Group

N2 INNOVATION DISTRICT TASK FORCE: Chair Greg Reibman Newton-Needham Regional Chamber Jill Abrahams Mount Ida College Devra Bailin Town of Needham Brendan Cohn Jones Lang LaSalle James Freas City of Newton Jeremy Freid Boston Realty Advisors Kent Gonzales Northland Development Dan Goodman Building 36 Technologies Moe Handel Needham Selectman Joseph Hunter Olin College John Karacalidis The Village Bank Debi Kleiman Babson College Rick Lipof Newton City Council Kurt Ochalla TripAdvisor Joyce Plotkin Amethyst Associates Mark Sokoll Jewish Community Center of Greater Boston Chris Steele Investment Consulting Associates Chuck Tanowitz N2 Innovation District Christopher Teachout Needham Bank Mike Wilcox The Bulfinch Companies

NEEDHAM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:Chair Christopher Teachout Needham Bank Devra Bailin Town of Needham Bill Dermody Century21 Commonwealth Michael Gottesman BizTech Coaching Amy Hurley Community Center of Needham Paula Jacobson Charles River YMCA Susan Kagan Parent Talk Jack McQuillan Taylor’s Stationery Samantha Sherman BID Hospital-Needham Bob & Brenda Stark The Closet Exchange

GOLF COMMITTEE:Chair Walter Tennant R.L. Tennant Insurance Ashley Agnew Centerpoint Advisors Susana Brown J. Hilburn Men’s Clothiers James Farina The Village Bank Bruce A. Gold, CPA Abrams Little-Gill Loberfeld, PC Tom Keery Keery Family LLC Lynn Stevenson Boston Wine School

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A group of Newton’s female City Councilors and council candidates posed for a photo during the Chamber’s Annual Members Celebration along the banks of the Charles River. From left, Councilor Cheryl Lappin, Councilor Alison Leary, candidate Andrea Kelley, Councilor Susan Albright, candidate Andreae Downs, candidate Rebecca Walker Grossman, candidate Brenda Noel and Councilor Deb Crossley.

Celebrating our loyal members

The Village Bank, one of the Chamber’s longest continual members and supporters, was honored at the June Annual Members Celebration for 70 years of membership. From left to right: Lilly Trainor, Betty MacLellan, Denise Leonard, Joseph De Vito, Patty MacNeil, Susan Paley, Ken Brennan, Christina Hacsunda, Renna Haggerty. Bank President and CEO Joe De Vito is also a vice chair of the chamber’s board of directors.

Newton Marriott General Manager Chris Allen, Newtonville Camera owner Paul Roberts and Newton-Wellesley Hospital President Dr. Michael Jaff at the Newton-Needham Regional Chamber’s Annual Members Celebration at the Marriott on June 29. Newtonville Camera and Newton-Wellesley Hospital were recognized at the event for 40 years of continuous chamber membership.

Susan Edni, 48FineArt, Linda DuFrense, Golden Living Center – Heathwood, Udi Edni, 48 Fine Art and Eric Morse, Needham Bank were among 200-plus guests under the tent at the Newton Marriott on a picture-perfect June evening. Golden Living Center and Needham Bank were both honored for 15 years of chamber membership in 2017.

David Brezniak, of Brezniak-

Rodman Funeral Directors, Inc. with

Newton-Needham Regional Chamber

Membership Director Lise Elcock.

Brezinak has been a chamber member

for a quarter of a century.

All photos by Leise Jones Photography


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Chamber NewsFood trucks now serving Needham’s N2 lunch crowd Satisfying a lunchtime craving in the N-Squared Innovation District just got a little easier with two more food trucks pulling up to the curb on 4th Avenue in Needham Crossing this summer.

Starting in early July, Capriotti’s Curbside Caps will be opening on Fridays near where the CodSquad regularly attracts a crowd. That same area near the intersection of Kendrick Street will host The Dining Car on Thursdays. The Dining Car is known for signature sandwiches like Chicken on Goat, Roasted Lamb and Honey Truffle Goat Cheese Sandwich, as well as its crispy cauliflower. The food truck season extends through November and the Town of Needham is working with the N-Squared Innova-tion District to attract additional options to the area.

MassBay team tops in cyber contestMassBay Community College’s student cyber security team placed first at the National Cyber League 2017 Postseason Championship Competition. The five-member student team from MassBay was ranked first out of 152 teams nationwide.

The students have been working together every week since the beginning of the fall 2016 semester and have competed in the preseason, season and post season of the National Cyber League competition, placing fourth last semester. The competi-tion is done online in a cloud-based environment, where students compete to solve real problems.

The MassBay team was given security challenges to solve and vulnerabilities to discover that replicate what they might face in the real world if they were in charge of securing an organization’s network. The team dissected the problems to find solutions, which included decryption to view passwords, performing ethics hacking techniques, and analyzing information on the attack.

Borrelli named an unsung heroineAlison Borrelli, president of the Needham Historical Society and a Needham High School math teacher, was honored as a member of the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women’s 2017 class of Unsung Heroines. Senator Richard Ross of Norfolk, Bristol, and Middlesex districts recommended Borrelli for this recognition because of her outstanding commitment to the youth of the community. Borrelli is a director of the Needham Library Foundation, and member of the chamber scholar-ship committee.

Discounts on home energy auditsQualified residents who have had a Mass Save home energy assessment are eligible for up to 75 percent Mass Save discount on the total cost of home insulation until Sept. 15. Also, up to 12 hours of air sealing is free. Through the end of July, Newton residents who sign agreements to have home energy efficiency upgrades (e.g. home weatheriza-tion, insulation, air sealing, new boiler. etc.) by Newton’s Mass Save partner will be entered in a drawing for a $250 Cabot’s gift card, compliments of Cabot’s Ice Cream and Restaurant. And if you sign an agreement in August or September, you’ll be entered into a drawing to win a $250 Johnny’s Luncheonette gift card. Visit www.NewtonSaves.com to schedule a no-cost home energy assessment (if you haven’t had one in two years) or MassSave Energy Upgrade today! Questions 781-436-2639 or [email protected].

Programs designed to help low-income families become stable and economically self-sufficient will be the beneficiary of the Newton-Needham Regional Cham-ber’s annual Children’s Charitable golf tournament, Aug. 7 at Woodland Golf Club.

Each year, the Chamber selects a dif-ferent area nonprofit whose mission includes working with children to be the recipient of a portion of the tourna-ment’s proceeds. The selection is made by the Newton-Needham Chamber’s Golf Com-mittee, which organizes the annual event.

This year’s charitable recipient will be the Josephine McNeil Legacy Fund estab-lished to continue and expand the efforts by long-time affordable housing advocate Josephine McNeil, a Newton resident, to provide supportive services for CAN-DO residents.

McNeil retired this year as executive di-rector of CAN-DO (Citizens for Affordable Housing in Newton Development Organi-zation), leaving a legacy that includes the creation of 41 units of affordable housing in Newton and programs designed to as-sist low and moderate incomes families.

“Josephine McNeil has been a tireless advocate for families and children in Newton and the chamber is pleased to be honoring her legacy and supporting the continuation of her important work,”

said Walter F. Tennant, chairman of the golf committee and the chamber’s treasurer.

Founded in 1994, CAN-DO has built homes for veterans, developmentally dis-abled adults, domestic violence survivors in need of transitional housing, young par-ents at risk and other

low-income families. But McNeil says the recipients of sub-

sidized housing need more than a roof over their head to become self-sufficient.

“While housing is the platform, it is not enough to lift families out of pov-erty,” said McNeil. “They need targeted and personalized services which will provide them with the skills they need to gain confidence and mentors who will support them as they work to achieve stability and financial independence. This fund is designed to provide those types of services.”

Coinciding with McNeil’s retirement

‘Josephine McNeil has been a tireless advocate for families and children in Newton and the chamber is pleased to be honoring her legacy.’

– Walter F. Tennant,Treasurer

earlier this year, CAN-DO established an affiliation with Metro West Collaborative Development. That organization will administer the fund which will be used solely for the Mobility Mentoring Pro-gram and staffed by a consultant who has been trained in the methodology of the program.

Contributions donated to the Mc-Neil Fund will be used solely for the benefit of CAN-DO’s low-income residents, McNeil said.

The Newton-Needham Regional Chamber’s 26th annualChildren’s Golf Tournament, presented by The Village Bank, takes place

Monday, Aug. 7 at Woodland Country Club in Auburndale.Registration information about the tournament can be found at nnchamber.com

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Newton-Needham Regional Chamber Upcoming EventsSpecial Chamber Event

Children’s Charitable Golf TournamentWhen: Monday, August 7, 11 a.m. registration & lunch, 12:30 p.m. shotgunWhere: Woodland Golf Club, 1897 Washington St., NewtonCost: $365/golfer, $1,460/foursome, $150/tee sign

The Chamber’s 26th annual Children’s Chari-table Golf Tournament, presented by The Village Bank, returns to one of the region’s finest golf clubs, Woodland Golf Club in Newton.

Each year, the Chamber selects a different area nonprofit whose mission includes working with children to be the recipient of a portion of the tournament’s proceeds. This year’s charitable recipient will be the Josephine McNeil Legacy Fund established to continue and expand the efforts by long-time affordable housing advocate Josephine McNeil, a Newton resident, to provide supportive services for CAN-DO residents.

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Young Professionals Networking Crawl atThe StreetWhen: Wednesday, August 9, 5-7:30 p.m.Where: DelFrisco’s, The Cottage and Showcase SuperLux, 55 Boylston Street, Chestnut HillCost: $15/members, $25/non-members

This annual tradition is always a blast! Join the chamber’s Young Professionals Group for an evening of networking on the move at The Street in Chestnut Hill. Each location will be providing menu samples, plenty of space to network and a cash bar — plus there will be multiple opportunities to win prizes. Participating locations include: Del Frisco’s Grille, The Cottage, and Showcase SuperLux.

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Coffee Connect at theNeedham SheratonWhen: Wednesday, August 30, 8-9 a.m. Where: Needham Sheraton Outdoor Courtyard, 100 Cabot Street, NeedhamCost: Free for members & non-members

Get outdoors – soak up the sun – AND make lots of new connections while networking on the Need-ham Sheraton’s sleek new outdoor patio. Happen-ing monthly at rotating locations, Coffee Connects typically draw over 70 attendees. Non-members interested in learning more about the Chamber, our mission, members and programs, are welcome to attend up to three Coffee Connects at no charge. As a member benefit, chamber members who pre-register will receive a guest list prior to the event.

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Lunch at Davio’s (with the Brookline Chamber)When: Thursday, Aug. 24, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.Where: Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse, The Street, 55 Boylston St., Chestnut HillCost: $20, open to members only

We’re teaming up with the Brookline Chamber of Commerce for a mega Women in Networking power lunch at Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse in Chestnut Hill. Make lots of new connections in an informal relaxed setting while sampling one of Newton’s best restaurants. For $20, you’ll receive a buffet lunch (non-alcoholic beverage, tax and tip included) and the opportunity to get to know 60-plus members of both the Newton-Needham and Brookline Chambers.

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Special Chamber Event

Mayoral Candidate Business ForumWhen: Thursday, August 10, 8-9:30 a.m.Where: Wells Park Auditorium, 85 Wells Avenue, NewtonCost: Free, but limited attendance. Advance registration required.

The chamber will present a forum on business issues featuring Newton’s candidates for mayor at the auditorium at. All mayoral candidates who qualify to appear on the Sept. 12 preliminary run-off will be invited to participate. Admission is limited due to the capacity of the venue and advance reg-istration at nnchamber.com is required.

Special Chamber Event

Business After Hours at Wingate ResidencesHonoring Volante Farms Century of GrowingWhen: Tuesday, August 15, 5:30-7 p.m.Where: One Wingate Way at Wingate Residences, 235 Gould Street, NeedhamCost: Free/members, $10/non-members

Join us for a special Members Appreciation Night at the stunning One Wingate Way at Wingate Residences in Needham. We’ll be honoring Need-ham’s iconic Volante Farms, celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2017. Plus, enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine as well as the op-portunity to network outdoors with 100-plus area professionals on our host’s impressive patio.

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Regional Real Estate Forum with keynote speakerJeff SpeckWhen: Tuesday, September 12, 4-7:30 p.m.Where: Needham Sheraton, 100 Cabot Street, NeedhamCost: Early Bird Discount thru Aug. 24: $45/members, $55/non-members After Aug. 24: $55/members, $65/non-members

Transit-oriented developments, walkability and design will be the focus at our third annual Regional Real Estate Forum and Jeff Speck — one of the leading experts in the field — will be joining us to jump start the conversation.

Speck is a renowned city planner and urban designer who, through writing, public service, and built work, advocates internationally for more walk-able cities. Speck’s talk will focus on transit-oriented development and, by way of example, will introduce a vision that aims to transform the Washington Street corridor in Newton.

Following Speck’s presentation, a panel of lead-ing real estate developers will discuss projects they are involved with and regional real estate market trends. Boston Business Journal Real Estate Edi-tor Catherine Carlock will moderate the discussion.

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Members Appreciation Night at Gore PlaceWhen: Thursday, September 14, 5:30-7 p.m.Where: Gore Place Carriage House, 52 Gore Street, WalthamCost: Free/members, $5/non-members

We’re headed to a truly spectacular venue for our first big fall networking event. Just over the Newton border – Gore Place’s historic property sits on 50 acres and boasts over three centuries of history – including the invention of the microwave! Reconnect with old friends and make lots of new contacts in the Charles River Mill District while enjoying complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar courtesy of our hosts.

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Young Professionals Group and Non-Profit Committee present theFirst Annual Cornhole TournamentWhen: Wednesday,September 13, 5-7:30 p.m.Where: MIT Endicott House, 80 Haven Street, DedhamCost: $15/members, $20/non-members

Do you work in the Newton-Needham area, and are you between the ages of 21 and 40? Or, do you work for a nonprofit organization? Make the most of the last days of summer and join us for a special after hours Cornhole Tournament out on the lawn at the gorgeous 19th century MIT Endicott House.

This collaboration brings together two of the chamber’s most active committees – our Young Pro-fessionals Group and Non-Profit Committee – for an end-of-summer event to have a great time while highlighting the many nonprofit organizations that sustain our communities.

Here’s how the event will work:All must register as single players. One “young

professional” and one “non-profit chamber member” will be pared up at random to form a team. (If you’re a young professional and also work for a non-profit, sign up and we’ll find you a team). Once teams are established, you’ll compete single-elimination for the coveted title of “First-ever-Chamber-Cornhole-Champion.” The winning team will have the distinct honor of pulling at random the name of one of the tournament’s participating non-profits which will receive proceeds from the event, and of course will take home awesome prize packs themselves!

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Coffee Connect at theJackson-Walnut Park SchoolWhen: Wednesday, September 27, 8-9 a.m. Where: Jackson-Walnut Park School, 47 Walnut Park, West NewtonCost: Free for members & non-members

Join us at the Jackson-Walnut Park School in West Newton and make lots of new connections over coffee. Happening monthly at rotating loca-tions around Newton and Needham, Coffee Con-nects are a great opportunity to meet over 70 area business professionals and to learn more about the chamber. Non-members may attend up to three Coffee Connects at no charge.

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In their own words: Newton’s candidates for mayorThis fall, Newton voters will elect a new mayor. As of this publication’s deadline, three sitting Newton City Councilors and several citizens have declared interest in running for office. A run-off election on Sept. 12 will narrow the field to two candidates, with a final election to be held Nov. 7.

The chamber invited the three councilors – Ruthanne Fuller, Scott Lennon and Amy Mah Sangiolo — to submit columns explaining why they are running and their platform on any positions they believe might be relevant to the business community. Their responses are below:

Fuller: Newton is open for business– By Ruthanne Fuller –

There’s a lot at stake for Newton – our schools, our neighborhoods and vil-lages, our small business districts and commercial corridors and our financial sustainability.

I have worked for 30 years as a strategic planner for the private, non-profit, and public sectors. After getting my MBA, I consulted for large businesses and then entered the non-profit sector to create WGBH’s first master plan.

Over a decade ago, I was appointed vice-chair of the Newton Citizen’s Advi-sory Group, creating a plan to address long-term structural challenges facing our city.

Elected to the City Council in 2010, I put my business and strategy skills to work as chair of the Financial Audit Ad-visory Committee and vice chair of the Finance Commit-tee – making sure our money is spent wisely, increasing our cash reserves, and protecting our AAA bond rating.

The strength of the business and non-profit sectors is critical to Newton because:

• We want Newton to be a vibrant place to live and work.

• Developing the local employment base provides greater opportunities for all Newton residents.

• When people can both work and live in Newton, they minimize their travel time, enhancing their lives and reducing traffic congestion.

• Developing quality commercial, office and retail space increases the city’s tax base so we can invest in our schools, public safety, senior ser-vices and other municipal services.

– By Scott Lennon –

I am running to be your mayor because I have the qualifications, attitude, and vision to be an effective public partner to our private industry. As a lifelong Newtonian, I’ve come to know this city very well. I got my first taste of business management when I joined the Board of Directors at the John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club at the age of 25. Over my 20-year career, I have honed my skills as a financial manager and tested leader in a variety of environments.

Currently, I oversee a $70 million bud-get at the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office, where I work every day to ensure taxpayer dollars are spent efficiently and effectively. This responsibility has given me a deep ap-preciation for chamber members, who not only manage their own commercial enterprise but choose to help oth-ers in our community do the same.

After 16 years in public service, I still feel I owe this city. Newton has given my family so much, and I am running for mayor because I want every resident to have the same experience my family has had. I make the same commitment to you that I have made to every one of the thousands of people I have met so far this year – this is the beginning of an open line of com-munication. I am eager to hear your ideas on economic development, zoning reform and permitting needs, because you and your businesses are the economic engine of our city and your success translates to success for Newton as a whole.

I envision a city government that oper-ates around five core values: welcoming, responsive, interactive, transparent and sustainable. If we are a city that welcomes all people and points of view, responds to concerns in a timely manner, invites

I have a clear plan to make Newton more com-petitive and attractive for business and the experience to deliver.

I will work with the busi-ness commu-nity and resi-dents to com-plete zoning reform. Let’s clarify where we want businesses to grow. This will make permitting and land use decisions more predictable. Done in conjunction with strategic master plans for each village and commercial corridor, zoning reform

will identify needs and opportunities for small business growth and reduce vacancies (approxi-mately 9 percent currently).

I will work with developers to make sure their projects and the mitigation they provide fit Newton’s needs.

I will embrace and promote the

N-Squared Innovation District making it Massachusetts’ suburban innovation hub. We can create a vibrant and entrepreneur-ial community, integrating place making, business and social networks, economic activity, and mixed-use development while encouraging new industries to make New-ton/Needham their home.

I will encourage co-working and/or community business spaces.

I will enhance and promote the Wells Office Park, including road access, dining and retail options, improved lighting and road conditions, and beautification.

Ruthanne Fuller

‘We can create a vibrant and entrepreneurial community, integrating place making, business and social networks, economic activity, and mixed-use development while encouraging new industries to make Newton/Needham their home.’

Lennon: I know this city well

Scott Lennon

residents and businesses to be a part of the decision-making pro-cess, makes those process-es open and transparent, and promises to be good stewards of our resources, I believe we will have a city people are proud to live and work in.

This vision will be successful with the business and community leaders of Newton as partners. You understand the economic value of leadership, what a

strong and steady hand at the helm can do for a community like ours. I have seen it myself in serving as city council president since 2010. My fellow councilors nominated me to this post three consecutive times without opposi-tion, because attending to the details of govern-ment is what I enjoy

and do best. Working alongside Mayor Warren and regional organizations like the chamber, we have seen strong growth in our city with the potential to grow even more.

As your mayor I will work in partner-ship with the chamber to ensure members have a strong voice within city govern-ment. I will seek new business for the N2 Innovation District, Charles River Mill District and other areas throughout our city. My administration will also continue to work collaboratively on the re-design of our zoning laws so we are prepared for 21st century investments.

I sincerely believe that my experience

‘I am eager to hear your ideas on economic development, zoning reform and permitting needs, because you and your businesses are the economic engine of our city.’

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– By Amy Mah Sangiolo –

Hello. I am Amy Mah Sangiolo and I’m running for mayor. I am an attorney, an at-large City Councilor and the longest serving Asian-American elected official in the commonwealth. Prior to my service on the council, I worked with non-profit and environmental organizations, including the National Wildlife Federation, success-fully lobbying on Capitol Hill for National Flood Insurance Reform. In 1995, I pur-chased a two-family home in Auburndale with my husband and raised three chil-dren who attended and attend the public school system. For the past 20 years, I have been a staunch advocate and policy maker on behalf of children, seniors, taxpayers and neighborhoods. I have held leader-ship positions serving as Vice President of the Council for two terms and as Chair of two Committees — the Committee on Com-munity Preservation and the Programs and Services Committee, which has legislative oversight and budget-ary review of over 10 different municipal de-partments, including the Newton Public Schools.

I am running because I care about the future of this city. Like many, I want a world-class educational system and a safe and healthy community — but like every-thing — it will take a large investment of resources and people power to get there. I have the ability, skills and experience to bring people from all walks of life together. I am smart, tough, forward-thinking and creative. I will work collaboratively with our residents, non-profit/educational insti-tutions, local businesses and international partners to make long-term investments to build a thriving community.

With 13 villages, there are distinct opportunities to create dynamic rela-tionships between our local businesses

and our resi-dential neigh-borhoods. We need to make strategic in-vestments to build our local economy and b u s i n e s s e s that are the fabric of ev-eryday life and drive diversity to have more choices. Through community based plan-ning on the local neighborhood/village level, we can work together to incentivize businesses to locate in our village centers and provide services that will complement each other and fulfill the needs of our

residents.Commercial corri-

dor development will require the city to get in front of the planning process. We need to work collaboratively with our residents and our businesses to proactively shape the development we want. Plans must include the

size and scale of buildings, the mix of uses — existing and proposed and how they interrelate and serve the abutting neigh-borhoods and the community as a whole, assessment of existing and potential trans-portation services and roadway access, incorporate transportation management measures and sustainable building design and ensure the city’s infrastructure can support any proposed development.

Our limited manufacturing districts, Wells Avenue and the Riverside T Sta-tion offer tremendous opportunity for corporate/industry growth. Each will require significant capital investment and commitments from the state in order to provide additional access and egress.

Mayoral Candidate Business Forum on Aug. 10The Newton-Needham Regional Chamber will present a forum on business issues featuring Newton’s candidates for mayor on Thursday Aug. 10 from 8-9:30 a.m. at the auditorium at Wells Park, 85 Wells Ave. in Newton. All mayoral candidates who qualify to appear on the Sept. 12 preliminary run-off will be invited to participate. Admission is limited due to the capacity of the venue and advance registration at nnchamber.com is required.

Sangiolo: Investing in people power

Amy Mah Sangiolo

‘We need to make strategic investments to build our local economy and businesses that are the fabric of everyday life and drive diversity to have more choices.’



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Speck has dedicated career todetermining what makes cities thrive

Mixed use Newtonville project gets green light– By Laura Lovett –

After nearly a year of debate and public hearings, a mixed use project at Wash-ington Place in Newtonville was finally approved by the Newton City on June 19 without a single vote to spare.

The project, by Mark Development LLC, will encompass the area known as the Orr block, three century-old buildings on the north side of Washington Street, running from Walnut Street to Washing-ton Terrace toward Lowell Avenue.

Washington Place will consist of four- and five-story buildings, up to 160 apart-ments, a community area and 40,000 square feet of commercial space. Ap-proximately 25 percent of the units will be rent restricted for lower-, moderate- and middle-income residents.

Councilors Leonard Gentile, Jay Har-ney, Amy Sangiolo, Dick Blazer, Emily Norton, Lisle Baker and Brian Yates op-posed the project. Councilor Barbara Brousal-Glaser was absent.

“It’s been a very long, long time but very productive and educational [process] for me,” developer Robert Korff, CEO of Mark Development told the Newton TAB. “I do feel we ended up with the best project,

Washington Place will include up to 160 apartments and 40,000 square feet of commercial space.

which we couldn’t have done without the [extensive] dialog.”

The special permit allows 160 units, but gives the developer flexibility to downsize the project to 140 units. Korff has been in talks with abutters about an agreement about the project, which may include downsizing the number of apartments. Opponents of the project had also been concerned with the buildings’ mass and height.

“I am excited about the possibility of Washington Place. I believe the concept and project would be fantastic for Newton-ville. It would add diverse and affordable housing,” said Mayor Setti Warren.

This is an abridged version of an article which originally appeared in the Newton TAB and Wicked Local Newton. Reprinted with permission.

designer who, through writing, public service, and built work, advocates inter-nationally for more walkable cities. He leads Speck & Associates, a Brookline-based private consultancy offering design and advisory services to North American municipalities and the real-estate develop-ment industry.

Speck has dedicated his career to de-termining what makes cities thrive. And he has boiled it down to one key factor: walkability. His talk will focus on transit-oriented development and, by way of example, will introduce a vision that aims to transform the Washington Street cor-ridor in Newton.

As director of design at the National Endowment for the Arts from 2003 through 2007, Speck oversaw the May-ors’ Institute on City Design and created the Governors’ Institute on Community

Design. His recent book, “Walkable City: How Downtown Can Save America, One Step at a Time,” is exerting a profound impact on the design of communities nationwide.

Recent work of Speck & Associates includes downtown master plans, water-front visions, urban and suburban infill plans, transit-oriented designs, street plans, and walkability studies for commu-nities including Lowell, Massachusetts; Memphis, Tennessee; and Grand Rapids, Michigan.

The Regional Real Estate Forum will also include a panel of area real estate developers, moderated by Catherine Carlock, real estate editor at the Boston Business Journal.

Networking and a cocktail reception will follow.

The Newton Needham Regional Chamber’s Third Annual Regional Real Estate Forum returns to the Needham Sheraton on Sept. 12 from 4-7:30 p.m.

Discounted tickets are on sale now at nnchamber.com until Aug. 24.

HouseWorks’ Susan Weinstein and Melanie Jones were among 50 women to participate in the chamber’s first annual Women’s Golf Clinic, held at Blue Hill Country Club in June. Jones is the chair of the chamber’s Women in Networking committee, who presented the event, sponsored by The Village Bank.


Fuller

Newton’s candidates for mayor

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I will encourage the development of a robust business attraction program to support entrepreneurs and let businesses around the world know Newton is open for business. My plan includes building a website with events and information on demographics, workforce, and infra-structure; access to a database of sites and buildings available for lease or sale; engaging a site location firm to develop leads of companies and developers in-terested in expansion or relocation; and supporting the growth and retention of existing companies.

With such a wealth of colleges, uni-versities, and institutions, I will work to provide internship/externship programs, encourage lifelong learning, and connect these entities with our local economy.

I will invest in transportation. For Newton to be truly “open for business,”

residents and workers from outside New-ton need to be able to access employment easily. New development should be transit-oriented whenever possible. With major MBTA investments unlikely, we need to explore creative transit solutions, espe-cially shuttle buses that run frequently to office parks and retail centers, subsidized to limit the cost to riders. Improving pe-destrian and bicycle safety and encourag-ing shared bike services and Zipcar will increase accessibility.

With automobile use the primary mode of transportation for the foreseeable future, I will increase investments so our streets are paved and safe for transit and new traffic technology is installed to reduce congestion in our busiest intersections.

I look forward to working with you to shape the direction of our city and making sure that Newton is open for business.

Lennon(continued from page 14)

as a financial manager and city official, your knowledge and input as business owners and community leaders, and the feedback from other stakeholders can power the next economic boon for the city of Newton. I’d encourage you to visit my website, www.lennonformayor.com, where I discuss our need for a city-wide commercial space strategy and my prom-ise to work with state officials to increase transportation options within Newton.

I got into public service because I want-ed to give back to the city that has given my family and I every opportunity to suc-ceed. Many of you started your business here for the same reason. So let’s work together to continue that great tradition for Newton.

Thank you all for your contributions to our community. I hope to earn your vote on Sept. 12.

Sangiolo(continued from page 15)

How do we spur economic develop-ment? Move forward with zoning reform and the creation of clear zoning regula-tions and guidelines, with predictable timetables. Revising our ordinances, as we’ve recently done with rDNA facilities and removing the special permit require-ments is one step in the right direction. Evaluate our strengths and weaknesses. Listen to our business community and learn from their experience — what works and what doesn’t, what they need to succeed and how we can assist. Build partnerships with our neighboring com-munities. Focus on complementing rather than competing with each other as we each move forward to meet our commu-

nities’ needs. Work collaboratively with institutional partners. Develop and foster internship, externship, and entrepre-neurship programs and utilize research capabilities with our high schools, colleges and institutions. Significantly expand out-reach to local, national, and international businesses, industry organizations and leaders. Embrace creative ideas — food trucks in our office parks should have been allowed years ago. Make the com-mitment to our business community that the city is willing to assist and help make the necessary investments to help each other prosper.

I ask for your support and vote on Sept. 12.

Newton eases bio-lab approval process

– By Laura Lovett –

Efforts to attract biotech companies to Newton just got a little easier, thanks to a regulatory change approved by the city council in June.

The revised ordinance removes the requirement to obtain a special permit prior to opening a lab to work with re-combinant DNA, which is widely used in biotechnology, medicine and research. The new law places the approval pro-cess in the hands of experts trained in public health and bio-safety.

“This ordinance would increase Newton’s ability to attract the well-pay-ing, new economy jobs that we are looking to bring to the N-Squared In-novation District and the city by en-suring that biotech and life science businesses know that they are welcome here in Newton,” said Mayor Setti Warren.

The ordinance was drafted with the assistance of the Biosafety Committee, a group of local biotech experts.

“This proposed ordinance is an impor-tant step forward in strengthening our commercial tax base and growing the innovation economy in our city,” Warren added.

Currently, the Massachusetts BioReady program ranks Newton as a bronze com-munity to start a biotech company. Bronze communities are characterized by having municipal water and sewer available in commercial and industrial areas, zoning

‘This ordinance would increase Newton’s ability to attract the well-paying, new economy jobs that we are looking to bring to the N-Squared Innovation District and the city by ensuring that biotech and life science businesses know that they are welcome here in Newton.’

— Mayor Setti Warren

allows for biotech labs by special permit and points of the city are identified for biotech projects. In order for a community to be considered silver the municipality must allow biotech labs and manufactur-ing by right.

Proponents of the proposal said it was the last hurtle to making Newton a silver or even gold community.

“We have all the check points in place to be a silver or even a gold community,” said

Chuck Tanowitz, director of the N-Squared Innova-tion District. “This would remove a stumbling block companies would have faced when looking for a loca-tion.”

Neighboring municipalities, in-cluding Needham, Waltham and Bos-ton allow the use of so-called rDNA by right. Need-

ham, has been ranked a gold BioReady community for a little over a year.

The Newton-Needham Regional Chamber, Newton’s Economic Develop-ment Commission, the Massachusetts Life Science Center and the Massachusetts Biotech Council are all in support of the Newton proposal.

Under the new regulations, Newton’s Commissioner of Health and Human Services can issue a permit after a review from Newton’s Biosafety Committee.

This is an abridged version of an article which originally appeared in the Newton TAB and Wicked Local Newton. Reprinted with permission.


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Each runner will receive an official race entry and a fundraising page through Crowdrise. A $1,200 fundraising commitment is required. To apply, visit www.bidneedham.org/run.

New kitchen equipment saves over $1M a year at Arby’sArby’s began working toward a huge energy savings initiative to reduce usage 20 percent by 2020 as part of Arby’s Resource FULL Corporate Social Responsibility platform. They found a great partnership with Alto-Shaam and chamber member, Powerhouse Dynamics, maker of enterprise energy management systems. As a young startup technology company, Powerhouse Dynamics was eager for new partnerships to grow and expand their monitoring platforms, making them customizable for their customers. The result? Alto-Shaam’s Cook & Hold ovens, with patented Halo Heat technology and food temperature probe, were outfitted with Powerhouse Dynamics’ SiteSage software to track electrical usage and collect HACCP data. The rollout began in mid-2015 to all 1,150-plus company owned restaurants plus franchisees are catch-ing on quickly with very rapid growth. All new locations are also built with the Cook & Hold platform.

Friends of Newton Cemetery establishedRecognizing the importance of Newton Cemetery as a local landmark rich with history and natural beauty, the Friends of Newton Cemetery was established. The Friends is a charitable, non-profit orga-nization that is dedicated to maintaining the historical, cultural and natural aspects of the cemetery. The Friends supports preservation projects like the restoration of the Whipple Beal cast iron fence, public educational programs such as the popular tree tours and bird walks, and ongoing landscape enhancements. For more info see www.newcemcorp.org/friends.

St. Joseph Elementary starts $3M renovationSt. Joseph Elementary School in Needham has officially broken ground on a $3 mil-

lion renovation project, funded by its “Building for Tomorrow” Capital Campaign. Thanks to the generosity of school fami-lies, alumni, parishioners, and other donors, the two-phase project will renovate the lower level of the school, including the cafeteria, library, music/drama space and STREAM (science, technology, religion, engineering, arts, math) classroom, as well as build a playground for grade 1-5 students.

New Outlook Homecare goes purple for Alzheimer’sNew Outlook Homecare was honored to be a co-sponsor of Needham Goes Purple’s lemonade stands, a local campaign in association with The Longest Day to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Association. On June 10, 14 lemonade stands were set up throughout Needham with the goal of raising awareness and donations in support of Alzheimer’s research. It was a 90+ degree day – a perfect day for lemonade. Ed Shems designed the lemonade cups on behalf of New Outlook Homecare.

Thanks to the co-sponsors, local restaurants and a huge push by organizer, Suzanne Lissy, over $7,000 was collected with additional funds still coming in. If you missed the lemonade stands, there are still opportunities to make a contribution. Visit www.needhamgoespurple.org.

Availability of BostonSight SCLERAL growingBostonSight, an internationally renowned nonprofit eye healthcare organization, has introduced a new solution for treating corneal disease sufferers, BostonSight SCLERAL (BSS). The BSS system allows optometrists to more easily fit patients with scleral lenses and virtually eliminates any costly and time-consuming modifications. Announced in March, BSS is now available at over 80 eye healthcare practices around the country and growing. To register a practice or to find a participating eye healthcare provider, go to www.bostonsightscleral.org.

Pinck & Co. recognized by theBoston Business Journal, statePinck & Co. was recently recognized by Massachusetts Operational Services Division Supplier Diversity Office as one of the first LGBTBE-certified firms to do business with the Commonwealth, and by the Boston Business Journal as the fourth largest LGBTBE-owned business in Massachusetts. The firm has grown every year for the past 20 years and over-seen more than $5 billion in construction.

President Jennifer Pinck says, “Creat-ing a culture that is welcoming, inclusive, and supportive to all is important to me and critical to the success of my business.” She adds, “Diversity generates creativity and results in an innovative, collaborative, dynamic team.”

FlexProfessionals featured on The Today ShowChamber member FlexProfessionals, LLC, a niche staffing company special-izing in part-time and flexible placements for small and mid-sized companies, was featured on The Today Show on June 21, in a segment addressing the chal-lenges jobseekers face in career re-entry. Co-founder and partner, Sheila Murphy, talked about what candidates need to focus on when beginning a job search after taking a career break.

Jennifer Pinck (center) with Pinck & Co. staff at BBJ awards gala.


Member NewsMuzi Ford wins President’s Award

The Ford Motor Company executive team presented Muzi Ford with the Presi-dent’s Award, its highest honor, on June 20 in Needham.

Created in 1998, the Ford President’s Award is given to dealers that show the highest level of customer satisfaction in both sales and service. Only 340 of the more than 5,000 Ford dealers nationwide received the honor this year, placing Muzi Ford in elite company.

“The President’s Award represents a collective achievement by all the members of the Muzi team,” said Muzi Ford CEO

Neal Cammarano. “I am honored and proud to work with such dedicated people.”

Abrams Little-GillLoberfeld volunteersat Mass. Audubon centerOn June 15, Abrams Little-Gill Lober-feld PC (ALL) volunteered at the Mass. Audubon’s Habitat Education Center in Belmont for the Massachusetts Society of CPAs Day of Service. ALL team members helped with herding goats, gardening, and cleanup of the grounds.

Dana-Farber selects Bulfinch’s Life Time CenterThe Bulfinch Companies Inc. signed a long-term lease with Dana-Farber Cancer In-stitute at Life Time Center, Greater Boston’s premier wellness and medical destination, which officially opened on June 1. Dana-Farber has leased two floors at the property, located at 300 Boylston St., Chestnut Hill, as an extension of its main campus in the Longwood Medical Area. This 140,000 square-foot lease brings Life Time Center to more than 95 percent leased and concludes Bulfinch’s successful redevelopment and repositioning of the former Atrium Mall into an innovative hub for medical and well-ness users.

David Gordon honored byMass. Dental SocietyLongwood Dental Group’s Dr. David Gordon was honored by the Massachusetts Dental Society as a 50 year member. Dr. Gordon was presented the 50 year member award at The Annual Massachusetts Dental Society House of Del-egates Session at the Newton Marriott on June 9.

E3 Financial Planning namedone of 17 Best BostonFinancial AdvisorsJohn Patrick Foley, CFP, ChFC, is proud to announce that E3 Financial Planning was listed as one of 17 Best Boston Financial Advisors by Expertise, scoring the firm on more than 25 variables across five categories — reputation, credibility, experience, availability, and professionalism.

• Dara Delaney, vice president at Cen-tury Bank with close to 15 years experi-ence, is the new branch manager at the bank’s 258 Washington St., Wellesley location.

• HouseWorks has hired Corie Scibelli as director of human resources. Sci-belli has a Master’s in Organizational Leadership and Management and 5-plus years’ experience in employment services.

• EYESPOT has expanded its Chestnut Hill team: Melanie Cabral is new managing partner and Dr. Nicole Sopp has re-cently joined Dr. Glenda Savitz as the store’s optometrists.

• Kelly Johnson of Oxford has joined The Village Bank as compliance officer and assistant vice president. In her new position, Johnson will be responsible for main-taining regulatory compliance on both federal and state levels. She steps into a role previously held by Elizabeth (Betty) MacLellan, senior vice president, compliance, who is retiring after nearly 30 years of service.

Personnel Announcements

Marshall Sloane (right) welcomes Dara Delaney in her new role as Century Bank’s Wellesley branch manager.

– By Brad Cole –

Needham restaurants and food service providers have formed a partnership with the Green Needham Collaborative and Needham Recycling and Transfer Station and CERO Cooperative to promote food waste composting

“We’re aiming to bring attention to the very large food waste issue in this coun-try,” said Michael Greis, chairman of the Green Needham Steering Committee and a member of the chamber’s Environment Committee.

“We’re currently picking up food waste at Roche Bros. and Sudbury Farms, and we’ve connected with Beth Israel Deacon-ess (Medical Center). They hope to have food waste pickup there by the end of the summer.”

The compostable food waste is col-lected by CERO, a commercial compost-ing company based in Dorchester. They provide food waste pickup and diversion services for more than 30 businesses in the Greater Boston area, keeping it out of the waste stream.

“More than 40 percent of the waste stream is compostable. Composting gets a lot of green bang for your buck,” CERO Cooperative manager Lor Holmes said. “You’re recovering a valuable resource. This food waste helps us to restore our soil.”

In addition to being distributed to area farms for composting, approximately

Businesses increase food waste composting in Needham

30,000 pounds has been delivered to the Needham Recycling and Transfer Station.

“We’re collecting Needham’s food waste, processing it here in Needham, and getting money for Needham,” Greis said. “My goal is to eventually get most of the food waste we make here in Needham, handled here in Needham.”

He added that not only is it cost effec-tive for businesses to dispose of food waste in this fashion, it’s the law. CERO was founded in 2012 to help companies comply with the state’s Commercial Food Waste Disposal Ban, which bans businesses that produce more than 1 ton of organic waste per week from throwing it out.

“This is scraps: produce that has gone bad or the trimmings from prepared foods,” Holmes said. “It’s the things people aren’t able to eat, and we’re working to keep it out of landfills, where it can pro-duce methane gas.”

CERO has been collecting in Needham since May.

“It hasn’t even been two months, and we’ve already kept more than 25,000 pounds out of the landfill,” Holmes said.

Greis described this as “a great start,” and he hopes to see those numbers in-crease as more organizations come on board to compost their food waste.

“The bottom line for us is we saw this as a great opportunity to bring people together around sustainability,” Greis



Nearly 200 businesses in the Newton-Needham area have received more than $2.7 million in incentives to fund energy-saving upgrades in the first year of the Newton-Needham Regional Chamber’s Business Energy $avers Program.

“Massachusetts leads the nation in delivering cost-effective energy efficiency to our residents and businesses,” said Gov. Charlie Baker. “I applaud members of the Newton-Needham Chamber for their participation in the Mass Save program, their collaboration with vari-ous stakeholders, and their commitment to producing important savings for local ratepayers.”

After recognizing the burden high-energy costs were having on its member companies, the Chamber partnered with World Energy Efficiency Services, the City of Newton, and Chambers for Innovation and Clean Energy to launch the Business

Businesses net $2.7M though Energy $avers program

Energy $avers program. Together, the team has connected 40 percent of member companies to the Mass Save program to help cut down on operating costs.

Through the Newton-Needham Busi-ness Energy $aver program, eligible businesses receive free energy audits, financing for upgrades, and rebates on lighting, heating, cooling and other up-grades through the Mass Save program, which is run by the local utilities.

“Energy efficiency isn’t just good for our planet, it’s good for the bottom line,” said Chamber President Greg Reibman. “We’re committed to helping local busi-nesses and non-profits find ways to reduce unnecessary energy use while saving money at the same time.”

For information on the Newton-Need-ham Energy Savers Program call 774-420-2764 or go to http://worldenergyes.com/Home/NewtonNeedham.

– By Kathryn Ellis –

I am excited to bring my 27 years of experience in economic development to Newton, which I see as a city poised to make a mark in the innovation economy space. I bring to the post of Economic Development Director experience in gov-ernment and start-ups as well as a network of contacts, which I have built up working in the UK, Ireland and Switzerland.

I am originally from Ireland but over the past 29 years have lived in Newton, Dorchester, South Boston, Quincy and now Milton. I find Greater Boston to have a comforting sense of internationalism. My most recent work was as an entrepre-neur in a start-up company with an office at the Cambridge Innovation Center for seven years.

Prior to owning my own company, I worked on behalf of the UK govern-ment attracting US companies to set up their operations in the UK to tap into the European market. I worked with some world-renowned companies, and I really felt their passion to spread their products

Kathryn Ellis

New economic development head:Newton is poised for growth

and services to this new market. At the same time I dealt with a number of UK and European companies entering into the US market. The key driver for com-panies entering into the EU market was to establish a local sales network and to access a market of over 600 million consumers. Priority for these com-panies and executives moving into the UK was not just proximity to their customers, but ac-cess to skills, top-notch education and housing for their families. As a member of the Board of the British American Business Council of New England, I continue to maximize this network and make outreach to companies moving into New England, but my role now is to put Newton on their radar!

This is an exciting time to be a part of Newton’s economy. The ease of doing business, new developments, scalability for companies, access to the highly edu-cated workforce are all the requirements for growing businesses to be successful.

Newton has so much to offer. Execu-tives look at where cities rank for educa-tion, and this is generally a priority in choosing a home and a place to operate their business. The quality of life and sense of community makes business ex-ecutives and their families feel welcome. And the fact that per square foot costs for businesses here are lower than in Boston and Cambridge does not hurt. People as-pire to live here and you get a sense that residents wear their hometown as a badge of honor and a privilege to be part of a great city. Add to that great transportation links, and Newton is a win-win.

Over 10,000 businesses are registered in Newton — not bad when you consider that there are 49,000 or so in their work-ing population. Dig deeper into these numbers and you will see companies want to grow in the city where their business was born. My job is not just to grow the region to attract companies but also to help Newton’s existing businesses thrive in this growing economy.

We live in an exciting and game-changing time in Massachusetts, a state that boasts the highest concentration of start-ups and entrepreneurs in the world. Newton in particular boasts more than eight patents registered per 1000 people

compared to the state average of 1.5 pat-ents per 1000.

Recent developments and dire need for rental apartments are on the rise. This will help encourage people to come to the city for houses they can afford. Live/Work/Play

developments are going up across the state, and Newton is addressing this need for attracting and retaining residents. Proposed new develop-ments in the City will offer more diverse hous-ing, more commercial space and improved transportation links. The city has the advan-

tage of multiple MBTA lines, commuter rail, express bus service as well as bus service through the city, two major high-

ways (95 and 90) with close proxim-ity to Boston and easy access to rec-reational areas.

My office is lo-cated at the New-ton Innovation Center, which Newton leased to MassChallenge. This is shared space for start-up companies and the hope is that many will choose to locate in Newton as they expand their operations. I would be delighted to speak to any com-pany whether located here in Newton now or looking to come and see what Newton has to offer.

Kathryn Ellis is the new Economic Development Director for the City of New-ton. Contact her at [email protected] or 617-796-1122.

‘My job is not just to grow the region to attract companies but also to help Newton’s existing businesses thrive in this growing economy.’

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said. “I think we have a great chance to make a difference about food waste here in Needham.”

For more information on the Green Needham Collaborative, you can visit their website at www.greenneedham.org.

Additional information on CERO and the services they provided can be found online at www.cero.coop.

This article originally appeared in the Needham Times and WickedLocalNeed-ham.com. Reprinted with permission.

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A Message from Membership

It’s that time of year again when we ask our members to update their company information in advance of the publication of our annual membership directory. Our 2018 Membership Directory will be first distributed at our Annual Business Breakfast on Nov. 9 and then available by request throughout the year. It’s also

included in our membership welcome kit given out to each new member. To make sure your company’s profile is current, go to the members login section

of our website, www.nnchamber.com. Please take a moment before Friday, Sept. 15 to login into your member portal and make sure your business information, category and main chamber contact is correct and up-to-date.

While you’re logged in, be sure to upload photos, add links to your social media sites, and a logo and business description for your online listing. You’re also allowed unlimited keywords for increased search results (TIP: Don’t forget to list your name as a keyword.)

For directory advertising rates and deadlines, contact Eastern Advertising at 617-965-0222.

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by the deadline so you don’t miss this once-a-year opportunity to be included. Now’s the time to join Massachusetts’ fastest growing chamber for a second year in a row.

Call Lise Elcock at 617-244-1864 to learn all the benefits of chamber membership.


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Networking events: We offer many opportunities to meet, greet and connect with local area professionals. Monthly informal get-togethers before work (Coffee Connects), at lunch time (Women in Networking) and after work (Business After Hours, Young Professionals) as well as multi-chamber Speed Networking mornings.

Networking groups: Choose between six Referral Exchange Networking groups comprised of chamber members from a variety of professions. Free with chamber membership, these groups meet biweekly to exchange leads, review best practices and build relationships.

Education: We offer monthly seminars dedicated to small businesses, human resource matters, health care, finance, social media and other timely topics.We also host forums featuring leaders from the business community, non-profits and public sector.

Membership BenefitsWe’re Massachusetts’ fastest growing chamber for a reason.

Social media exposure: Free customized business directory page on the Chamber’s website with excellent SEO. Plus post events, company news and job openings through your member portal. Plus we’ll share your posts on the Chamber’s Facebook and LinkedIn sites.

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Exclusive member privileges: Member Only Appreciation Nights and Women In Networking monthly lunches at partner venues; free or discounted pricing for programs and events; and event and company news sharing on the Chamber’s website and in our publication.

Free newspaper subscription: The Chamber’s bimonthly INBusiness publication is filled with the local, regional and state-wide news that those in our local business community need to know.

Direct customer referrals: We refer all customer inquiries exclusively to Chamber members. Members also receive free listings in our annual business to business directory and on our website.

WickedLocal newspaper welcome ad: New members will be announced in The Newton TAB and Needham Times. Logo, company information and brief tagline included in full-page ad with other new members.

Economic development & advocacy: The Chamber is the voice of the business community. We’ll make sure you’re up to date on critical local, state and federal issues and advocate on your behalf.

No-cost business consulting: Members have access to two separate, no cost, consultation programs designed to help entrepreneurs looking to create or revise business plans, manage employees, expand facilities, trouble-shoot or assist any of a number of other challenges. Face-to-face private consultations with experts from the Massachusetts Small Business Center (MSBDC) or mentors from SCORE often take place at the Newton-Needham Chamber office.

See more at www.nnchamber.com/join or call Lise Elcock at 617-244-1864 to learn how you can become a member of the fastest growing chamber in the state for two consecutive years.* BBJ, June 2016.


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‘The Newton and Needham area have all the hallmarks of innovation, including a strong talent pool, world-renowned research institutions and a base of impressive companies.’

Chuck Tanowitz

ers in Newton and Needham. “Now we are poised to launch an effort marketing

the region to employers and entrepreneurs and to create more programs and events for those who already work and live here,” Reibman said.

Reibman said the project “could not be in better hands” with Tanowitz, who had previ-ously served as N-Squared’s acting director and is now in the position full time.

“Chuck has been part of this endeavor as a member of our original steering committee since we first undertook this project,” Reibman said. “He comes to us following a long, successful career in marketing and has a passion for growing innovation and community building.”

Tanowitz joins the N-Squared Innovation District from Eric Mower + Associates, a national branding firm, where he served as vice president in the com-pany’s Boston office. There he helped such brands as Greentown Labs earn coverage from local and national media. He previously founded Fresh Ground, an agency focused on helping to market and promote rising startups. Tanowitz began his career as a broadcast journalist, working for both TV and radio, including a stint writing for nearby WCVB.

“The Newton and Needham area have all the hall-marks of innovation, including a strong talent pool, world-renowned research institutions and a base of impressive companies. Our goal is to create the right environment for people to come together to create and build something new,” said Tanowitz.

Key investors in the N2 effort include local property owners and developers such as Founders Park, Jumbo Capital, The Bulfinch Companies, Intrum Corp, North-land Corp. and Crosspoint Associates — all of which have major real estate holdings in the area.

Also on board are several of the district’s leading em-ployers, including TripAdvisor, PTC and Karyopharm, as well as independent financial institutions such as Needham Bank, The Village Bank, Direct Federal Credit Union and Silicon Valley Bank.

Educational partners include Mt. Ida College, Wil-liam James College, Olin College of Engineering and The Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship at Babson College.

The City of Newton and Town of Needham are proj-ect partners and each also contributed financially to the marketing effort. Newton resident Joyce Plotkin, who is chair of Newton’s Economic Development Commission, chaired the fundraising committee.

“This important partnership that has developed among municipalities, businesses, non-profits, and the Chamber in Newton and Needham leads to greater access for all people to the innovation economy,” said Newton Mayor Setti Warren. “With continued investment in the N-Squared Innovation District, we want to give our in-novators a place to build their businesses close to home, grow this innovative sector in the inner suburbs, and create jobs.”

“With the town’s commitment to making Needham Crossing at the N-Squared Innovation District a true destination, we’re already seeing great wins from

companies like just-opened SharkNinja and NBC Uni-versal, which recently an-nounced that this will be the headquarters for its New England media center,” said Needham Board of Select-men Chair Marianne Cooley. The chamber in partnership with Newton and Needham launched the N-Squared

Innovation District project in 2013, based on an idea proposed by Mayor Warren. A report completed in 2016

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Chuck Tanowitz

by Camoin Associates details the viability of creating an innovation-driven economy in the area and laid out several steps that the region needs to take to turn the idea into a reality.

Several construction proj-ects in the area are already underway that promise to transform the region, bringing hundreds of thousands of square feet of walkable retail and hundreds of new units of housing. Millions of dollars’ worth of infra-structure improvements in roads and transportation are either recently completed or funded and slated for construction.

MUNICIPALCity of Newton

Town of Needham

VISIONARYFounders Park – Normandy Real Estate Partners85 Wells Park – Jumbo Capital Management, Inc.

INNOVATORTripAdvisor

PTCThe Bulfinch Companies

INTRUM Corp.

PARTNERNeedham Bank

Northland Investment CorporationNewton NEXUS – Crosspoint Associates, Inc.

UNDERWRITERThe Village Bank

Direct Federal Credit Union

LEADERDavis Companies

Karyopharm Therapeutics, Inc.Mount Ida College

Wingate CompaniesBoston Realty Advisors

SUPPORTERWilliam James College

JLLGennari Aronson

Olin CollegeSilicon Valley Bank

FRIENDMaric, Inc.

Newton-Wellesley HospitalMuzi Motors

Babson CollegePinnacle Print Group

Joyce PlotkinChris Steele

Our N2 Innovation Districtpartners

Thank you to the followingN-Squared Innovation District

economic development campaign contributorsfor helping us exceed our goal.


Welcome to the Chamber Happy AnniversaryAnniversaries in

August & September

To learn about the Newton-Needham Regional Chamber and membership benefits,call Lise Elcock at 617-244-1864 or email [email protected]

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Infinity Law GroupGabriel Cheong617-209-2230

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Longwood Dental GroupGail Barnes

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Matuson ConsultingRoberta Matuson

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Brookline, MA 02445http://www.matusonconsulting.com

Matuson Consulting helps organizations achieve dramatic growth and market leader-ship through the maximization of talent.

OneDigitalKevin O’Connor

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160 Gould Street, Suite 207Needham, MA 02492

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ONEHOPE WINESusan Saraca

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collection of hand crafted wines and gifts with every item providing a built in 50% donation to our meaningful cause partners. Wine tast-ings, corp gifting, events!

RedView DigitalPeter Dammann

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http://www.RedViewDigital.comRedView Digital leverages unparalleled

digital expertise to provide a range of services. From end-to-end strategy to site functional-ity and redesign to marketing execution. RedView can support an existing marketing team or become a client’s marketing arm, helping established web businesses to grow and businesses without an online presence to embrace the power of digital. RedView believes in a hands-on approach to guide its clients through what can be an overwhelm-ing array of technology options. Since being founded in 2016 by Peter Dammann, RedView has worked with more than a dozen clients on projects ranging from managing AdWords campaigns and email marketing to complete website redesigns. Peter founded RedView Digital to marry his love for all things digital with his passion to work directly with clients to help them grow their business.

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Sage Builders LLCJonathan Kantar

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672 Chestnut StreetNewton, MA 02468

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strong commitment to sustainable building practices.

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361 Newbury Street, 5th FloorBoston, MA 02115

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transportation. Parents download the Sheprd app in the app store and Sheprd’s School Bus certified drivers in Land Rover SUVs take care of the shared-rides.

The WSI TouchMillie Kwan

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Digital marketing services including website design, search engine optimization, pay per click and display advertising, email marketing, social media, marketing automa-tion, ecommerce.

True Taste Seasonal KitchenDan Tavan

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301 Reservoir StreetNeedham, MA 02494

http://www.truetastekitchen.comTrue Taste Seasonal Kitchen is a virtual res-

taurant and catering company in the Newton-Needham area. The menu features naturally delicious, sustainably sourced, gluten-free, allergen friendly fare.

Well Within Integrated HealthLaura Viale

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