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Saturday, November 17, 2012

VIDEO: Keeping it Local at the Annual Newton-Needham Chamber Achievement Breakfast

The 97th Annual Newton-Needham Chamber of Commerce Achievement Breakfast honored a number of local entrepreneurs and business leaders. State Treasurer Steve Grossman, a Newton resident, was the keynote speaker.

It was all about keeping business local Wednesday morning at the Newton-Needham Chamber of Commerce 97th Annual Achievement Breakfast.  The event, which was held at the Needham Sheraton, featured WBUR business & technology reported Curt Nickisch as master of ceremonies and State Treasurer Steve Grossman as the event's keynote speaker.  Grossman focused on the importance of keeping small businesses strong in the Newton and Needham communities and across the Commonwealth. Among the many topics he spoke about, Grossman emphasized the importance of the "main street fairness" campaign, which looks to require online companies to charge the 6.25 percent sales tax to customers in Massachusetts.  Keeping with the theme of local, small businesses, …

Thursday, November 15, 2012

TELL US: What Small Business in Newton Can You Not Live Without?

Tell us about your favorite local businesses.

While Black Friday may be the official start to the holiday shopping season, Small Business Saturday isn't far behind. Here in Newton, shoppers have the opportunity to browse a plethora of local, independently-owned stores and boutiques in the city's village centers. From Newton Centre to Nonantum to Auburndale -- locals can find just about anything they need without having to step foot inside a "big box store." And with all the options right here in the community, the Newton-Needham Chamber of Commerce has asked residents to take the "Shift Three Pledge" this holiday season. The pledge -- which has been signed by Mayor Setti Warren and State Treasurer Steve Grossman -- asks that residents buy at least three items locally that they would …

Nicoletta Conte

7:57 am on Friday, November 16, 2012

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