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News Release: 4/2/2025: Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce's 25th Anniversary Home & Community EXPO
The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce (BVCC) is thrilled to announce that the 25th Anniversary Home & Community Expo, held on March 15, 2025, at Northbridge High School, was a resounding success! With over 1,200 guests in attendance, this year’s Expo was a massive success.
This extraordinary event would not have been possible without the unwavering support of our sponsors, exhibitors, board members, volunteers, BVCC staff, and community partners. Your dedication and enthusiasm continue to strengthen the Blackstone Valley community, and we are immensely grateful!
Event Highlights- Over 100 exhibitor booths showcasing local businesses, non-profits, and organizations, offering valuable products, services, and community resources.
- Chowder Competition: With more than 200 votes cast, we congratulate our winners!
- Judge’s Choice Award: Simply Delicious Catering
- People’s Choice Award: Brickstone Kitchen
- Exhibitor Booth Awards:
- Best Non-Profit: Whitin Community Center
- Most Creative Booth: Udderly Gutters
- Best For-Profit Business: Koopman Lumber & Hardware
- Best Overall Booth: Whittier Farms
- Mascot Dance-Off Champion: Trax stole the show with their incredible moves!
- Pie Eating Contest: Sponsored by Precious Ones Childcare Center & Preschool and Table Talk Pies, this crowd-favorite event brought fun and competition to the table!
To commemorate this historic 25th Anniversary, BVCC hosted a special ribbon-cutting ceremony. Leading the celebration was BVCC President & CEO Jeannie Hebert, joined by BVCC Chairman of the Board Kevin Hayes, Events and Membership/Marketing Coordinator Liz O’Neil, State Representative David Muradian, Senator Michael Moore, and Representatives Joe McKenna and Mike Soter.
A special thank you to our generous sponsors who made this event possible:- Presenting Sponsor: UniBank
- Marquee Sponsor: Fidelity Bank
- Chowder Competition Sponsor: Fidelity Bank
- Entertainment Sponsor: Koopman Lumber & Hardware
- Pot of Gold Sponsors: Advocates, Inc., Fidelity Bank, HearJoy Audiology, Koopman Lumber & Hardware, LeafGuard, Landry Mechanical, Inc., Millbury Credit Union, Milford Federal Bank, and UniBank
- Non-Profit Booth Sponsors: Fidelity Bank, Heather Elster, Infinity Events Co., Jeannie Hebert, Mayflower Advisors, Millbury Women’s Club, Package Steel Industries, and UniBank
- Exhibitor Lounge Sponsor: Open Sky
- Pie Eating Contest Sponsors: Precious Ones Childcare Center & Preschool and Table Talk Pies
- Media Sponsors: MyFM 101.3, AM Radio Media, and WCRN 830AM
We also extend our appreciation to all of our Chowder Competitors, including Brickstone Kitchen, Grafton Job Corps, Grille 122, Simply Delicious Catering, and The Green Plate, for bringing their culinary excellence to the table.
A huge thank you to our entertainment providers, including Family Karate Center, Murphy Academy of Irish Dance, and H&H Dance Academy, for keeping the energy high throughout the event. We can’t forget our amazing mascots, who brought smiles and excitement: Wags Whitin, Murray, Trax, Ram, Woolie, Smiley, Buck, and Lucky! A special shout-out also goes to Berkowitz Trucking for providing dumpsters and The Neighborhood Kitchen for handling concessions!
The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce remains committed to preserving and enhancing the economic vitality of the Blackstone Valley. Through leadership, support, and valuable resources, we strive to address the needs of businesses and improve the quality of life in our community.
Thank you to everyone who made the 25th Anniversary Home & Community Expo a spectacular event! We look forward to another incredible year of growth and collaboration.
Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce
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Liz O'Neil Director of Programs, Events and Membership
- April 02, 2025
- (508) 234-9090 x102
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