THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PURCHASED St. Patrick’s Grab n’ Go Meals, Purchased Raffle Tickets and/or Made Donations to Support the Hanson Food Pantry!

It was great to see all those who stopped by Camp Kiwanee Needles Lodge. Thank you for your support! 

There’s still time to donate directly to the Hanson Food Pantry during the month of March and be entered to with a Cozy Kindle Basket worth over $150. To donate CLICK HERE. 

Congratulations to all the lucky winners from the event:

The Grand Prize Martini Basket (drawn from all meal purchasers)  – Diana McDevitt

Raffle Prizes:

Kids Play Basket – Sue Shiels

VCA Dog Basket – The Brett Family

Hair Products Basket – Dana Willis

Celtics Blanket – Diana McDevitt

Irish Blanket – The Brett Family

Easter Basket – DJ Steve Centola

Twig Bunny with Scratch Tickets – DJ Steve Centola

All profits go directly to the Hanson Food Pantry! SPREAD THE WORD ON YOUR OWN SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS THAT THERE’S STILL TIME TO DONATE AND WIN.
Any Questions Contact Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett at 781-640-3258 or by email at lfitzkemmett@gmail.com

St. Patrick’s Grab n’ Go Meals Fundraiser to Benefit the Hanson Food Pantry!

Looking for a great Irish meal to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day without the fuss of shopping, peeling and cooking? Then let someone else from Somewhere Else do it for you while you support a great cause – the Hanson Food Pantry – at the same time. Though this event might look a little different this year, it’s just as important as our past events to raise funds for the Hanson Food Pantry. Need is increasing and they need our support more than ever!

Meals include: boiled dinner w/ rolls, butter and condiments prepared by Somewhere Else Tavern. All dinners will be prepackaged for 1 FOR $22, or for a family of 6-8 FOR $85, and will come with heating instructions. 

You must Pre-Order and purchase your meals by March 4, 2022and then you pick them up on Friday, March 11th at Camp Kiwanee’s Needles Lodge from 4-7pm. 

To Order Meals Today CLICK HERE!

Raffles will also be available for purchase from 4-7 during the pick-up time and everyone who purchases meals will have their name put into a raffle for a Martini Basket with an estimated value of over $200.

If you don’t want to purchase a meal but would like to donate directly to the Hanson Food Pantry, CLICK HERE. 
All those who donate during the month of March will be entered in a drawing to win a Cozy Kindle Basket valued at over $150. 

All profits go directly to the Hanson Food Pantry!
WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT, PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD ON YOUR OWN SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS.
If you’d like to Volunteer your time ON MARCH 11TH, Contact Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett at 781-640-3258 or by email at lfitzkemmett@gmail.com

Hanson Business Network Hanson Day – September 18th, 2021 on Town Hall Green

30+ Businesses and Organizations were represented, along with entertainment, food trucks, fun activities for the kids and the whole family.

K-9 and Fingerprinting Demonstrations by the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department.

UPDATE: Important Information That Can Help You Get Through the Coronavirus Crisis from State Representative Josh Cutler

From Rep. Josh Cutler:

I hope you and your family are hanging in there! Want to make sure you know all the latest developments about our efforts to address challenges of COVID-19. This edition has important updates on small biz loan programs, unemployment benefits, stimulus checks and other types of assistance. As always, please let me know if you need any help or have questions. I also encourage you to check out my website and my Facebook page for updates.

Best regards,

Rep. Josh S. Cutler

PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM (PPP) UPDATE: The US Small Business Administration will resume accepting PPP loan applications on Monday, April 27 at 10:30 AM from approved lenders on behalf of any eligible borrower. Congress appropriated an additional $310 Billion for the program and added some new regulations to steer more funds to customers of community banks and credit unions. For PPP loans you apply though your bank and they submit to SBA on your behalf. If you did not already start the process with your bank, you need to act fast as there will be a major backlog. https://www.sba.gov/paycheckprotection/find

SBA EIDL & EMERGENCY ADVANCE UPDATE: The SBA will also resume processing EIDL loans and emergency advances that were previously submitted online. They have not yet announced whether brand new applications will be accepted. If you already applied (loan or advance) and got a confirmation code that begins with the number 3 then you should not need to take any further action and you should get an emailed response within approximately three weeks of the date of application. See: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/economic-injury-disaster-loan-emergency-advance

IRS STIMULUS CHECK PAYMENT TOOL UPDATE: The U.S. Department of Treasury announced Sunday that they have made some upgrades to their stimulus check website and the ‘Get My Payment’ tool function that allows individuals to input their information or track their payment. See: https://sa.www4.irs.gov/irfof-wmsp/notice

EMPLOYEE RETENTION TAX CREDIT (ERTC). The CARES Act includes a good alternative to PPP for some businesses. This ERTC is not a loan or advance that you have to apply for, but rather a direct tax credit that you can deduct from your business taxes and in some cases get refunded directly by the IRS. It’s up to $5,000 per employee and businesses and non-profits of any size are eligible. It does require that your business have experienced a significant loss in revenue or a partial/full shutdown. Details on the IRS page: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/employee-retention-credit. A more user friendly summary is available from the U.S. Chamber: www.uschamber.com/ertc

UNEMPLOYMENT FOR SELF-EMPLOYED & GIG WORKERS (PUA). The new federal PUA program provides up to 39 weeks of unemployment benefits to many not eligible for regular or extended unemployment benefits. This includes self-employed workers, independent contractors, gig economy workers, and those with limited work history. Applicants can learn more and apply at www.mass.gov/pua.

UNEMPLOYMENT VIRTUAL TOWN HALL: If you need help applying for unemployment benefits I recommend you sign up for one of the Virtual Town Halls hosted by DUA. They are held daily. Sign up form is here: https://www.mass.gov/forms/massachusetts-department-of-unemployment-assistance-dua-virtual-town-halls

ARTS & CULTURAL GRANTS. Sharing news of another grant opportunity for cultural groups, museums, libraries, archives, & other nonprofit organizations. Beginning May 4 you can apply for grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 through Mass Humanities, the state affiliate of NEH. Details here: https://masshumanities.org/Cares-Act/

HEALTH CONNECTOR ENROLLMENT: The Health Connector is offering an extended enrollment period through May 25. This is a good option to look at if you lose your employer sponsored health insurance and are not eligible for Mass. Health. See: https://www.mahealthconnector.org/

PANDEMIC EBT FOR FAMILIES: All families with school aged children who qualify for reduced lunch are eligible for Pandemic EBT benefits. Households will receive $5.70 per eligible student per day, or $28.50 a week. If receiving DTA benefits, your P-EBT benefits will be added to your EBT card. If not actively receiving DTA benefits, you will receive a P-EBT card for each eligible student in your household. The money will carry over from month to month. Benefits that are not used for over a year will be removed from the card. See: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/pandemic-ebt-p-ebt

FACEBOOK MICRO GRANTS. Facebook is offering cash grants of $2,500 plus $1,500 in optional ad credits for small businesses with 2-50 employees in operation one year or longer. Application window for Boston regional area now open: https://www.facebook.com/business/boost/grants

VERIZON SMALL BIZ RECOVERY FUND. Offering Small Business Relief Grants in the amounts of $5,000, $7,500, and $10,000. Priority will be given to “entrepreneurs of color, women- and veteran-owned businesses and other enterprises in historically under-served places.” Applications must be submitted by Tuesday, April 28 at midnight: https://www.research.net/r/LISCreliefgrant  (Note: this is now closed but they may be opening up another round May 14th. Here is an additional link with more information: https://www.lisc.org/covid-19/small-business-assistance/small-business-relief-grants/) 

Calling All Small Business Owners: Important Information That Can Help You Get Through the Coronavirus Crisis

The Hanson Business Network is offering a Zoom Conference Call today Thursday, April 2nd at 3PM to discuss loans, grants and other financial support to help small businesses in the wake of the Coronavirus.

Representative Josh Cutler and Barbara Arena from Granite State Development will be our guest speakers. Join Us Today at 3pm!!

Here’s the Zoom Information:
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These are certainly unprecedented times, and we want to help you make it through. We are looking to brighter days ahead!

Hanson Business Network Meeting Notes from January 15, 2020 at Meadowbrook Restaurant, 7:00pm

Next meeting: February 19, 2020 at 7:00pm, Location: Meadowbrook Restaurant

Attendees: Laura Fitzgerald-Kemmett(Coletta Cutler Real Estate) & John Kemmett (Kemmett Electric), Lew McConkey(Coletta Cutler Real Estate), Josh Singer (Edward Jones), Sue Shiels (Real Estate Door), Stephanie (JC Fast Taylors & Dry Cleaners), Mark Terry (Real Estate) Denise Olson (Denise Olson Hair Salon), Laura Willis (Traditions Home Health Services). Shannon McLaughlin of PTO

AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS:

• Shannon McLaughlin of Hanson PTO attended to talk about the 2nd Annual Polar Plunge Event taking place on January 26
  • $12k raised, given back to students
  • Fund raising and bringing community together
  • $30 to register
  • Raise at least $35 more
  • Event for plungers and immediate family
  • 5 of 6 selectmen commited
  • State Senator Michael Brady attending 
  • Checks in to Hanson PTO
• Roaring 20s event: Fundraiser for the Hanson 200th Anniversary
  • Opportunities for sponsorship in program
  • 200 people max at Lakeside Villa
  • Go to Facebook “Hanson 200th” To purchase tickets
  • Costumes Optional
• St. Patrick’s Day event 2020, March 14th at Camp Kiwanee, 6-10pm. Set-up from noon-on. Josh is reserving Camp Kiwanee. Security Deposit ($250) needed & collected at meeting, Lodge Rental ($175), Bar Permit Fee ($40). Laura Fitzgerald-Kemmett coordinating event day details. Vote taken to proceed with this event. Voted on Hanson Food Pantry to receive funds from this event.
  • Need gift baskets 
• Hanson Day 2020 – collaborate with 200th Anniversary on this event. Josh Singer lead contact, needs other volunteers to support including community outreach chair. Kick-off meeting on 1/29/20 at 5pm, Sue, Josh, Laura Kemmett, Lew McConkey.

Committees

• Josh to have one-on-one meetings with members to discuss roles and gather input
• Community Outreach- needs volunteer
• St. Patrick’s Day Chair – Laura Fitzgerald-Kemmett
• Hanson Day Kick-off 1/2920
• Development – Laura Fitzgerald-Kemmett
• Growth – Melinda Fruzetti
• Marketing/Web Site – Laura Willis

• Possible future collaboration with Pembroke Chamber of Commerce – Luncheon 2/6/20 at 12pm at Pembroke Library
• Sharing success stories

Closing

Hanson Business Network Meeting Notes from November 20, 2019 at Meadowbrook Restaurant, 7:00pm

No meeting in December. Happy Holidays!

Next meeting: January 15, 2020 at 7:00pm, Location: Meadowbrook Restaurant

Attendees: Laura Fitzgerald-Kemmett(Coletta Cutler Real Estate) & John Kemmett (Kemmett Electric), Lew McConkey(Coletta Cutler Real Estate), Steve Centola, Josh Singer (Edward Jones), Laura Willis (Traditions Home Health Services)

AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS:

• Discussed Intros and the opportunity for there to be a spotlight each meeting – volunteers?
• Community Outreach – Need volunteer to do outreach – Partner with other groups and/or events
• St. Patrick’s Day event 2020, March 14 at Camp Kiwanee, 6-10pm. Set-up from noon-on. Josh is in the process of reserving Camp Kiwanee. Security Deposit needed, Lodge Rental, Bar Permit Fee. Laura Fitzgerald-Kemmett coordinating event day details. Vote taken to proceed with this event.
• Hanson Day 2020 – collaborate with 200th Anniversary on this event. Josh Singer lead contact, needs other volunteers to support including community outreach chair.

New Business & Discussions

• We talked about how we could all be using Facebook to promote each other’s businesses on the HBN page and our own
• We discussed the desire to bring back the business videos working with local cable, maybe monthly online
• Discussed having meetings at different locations. Possibly businesses hosting more open casual networking events. (NOTE: Lew had volunteered having an event at Coletta & Cutler at October’s meeting.) Revisit after holidays.

Hanson Business Network Meeting Notes from October 16, 2019 at Meadowbrook Restaurant, 7:00pm

Next meeting: November 20, 2019 at 7:00pm, Location: Meadowbrook Restaurant

Attendees: Sue Shiels, (Real Estate Door), Milinda McGraw(Yes There’s An Oil For That & MJ Associates), Lew McConkey(Coletta Cutler Real Estate), Becky Yucius (VCA Hanson), Laura Willis (Traditions Home Health Services)

AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS:

• We reviewed committee updates and asked if Hanson Day is being combined with the Hanson 200th Anniversary events
• Kiwanis Monte Carlo Night was cancelled. Josh Singer to reach out and touch base with those who donated raffle items to return them . Also those who donated to sponsor the event, Josh will have Amanda Hauck follow up.
• Halloween Extravaganza at Camp Kiwanee was set for 10/27/19 rain or shine. Several businesses in the Hanson Business Network were sponsoring a cabin including VCA and Coletta Cutler.  If weather is inclement, set-ups will be moved inside the main pavilion. 
• St. Patrick’s Day event 2020, Josh is in the process of reserving Camp Kiwanee. Follow-up soon.

New Business & Discussions

• We talked about how we could all be using Facebook to promote each other’s businesses on the HBN page and our own
• We discussed the desire to bring back the business videos 
• We shared information about tick prevention – ticks are still active!! 
• We would like everyone to share good tips and information with the group about business or otherwise
• Promote “Free sign-up” and all of us encouraging other businesses to get involved by posting on our own social media
• Could we have signage for those businesses that have a location that they are part of the network
• What about having other networking events hosted by businesses in town
  • Lew suggested having a networking event at Coletta Cutler
• Is there a list of places that are part of the network, the email list?

Hanson Business Network Meeting Notes from August 21, 2019 at Meadowbrook Restaurant, 7:00pm

Next meeting: September 18, 2019 at 7:00pm, Location: Meadowbrook Restaurant

AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS:

Opening

– Melinda Fruzetti was our spotlight this week and educated us on her essential oils business.

Committees

– Our community outreach position is still available

– Our St. Patrick’s Chair will remain Laura FitzGerald- Kemmett

– Our Hanson Day Chair will remain Joshua Singer

– Laura FitzGerald- Kemmett has volunteered for our Development chair

– Milinda Fruzzeti has volunteered for our Growth chair

– Our PR/ Website chair will remain Laura Willis

Old Business

– Kiwanis and the 200th Anniversary are still looking for prize donations and table sponshorships for their Monte Carlo Night. The date is 9/28 but they are considering adjusting date and the new date if needed is TBD.

New Business

– Billy Boyle of Camp Kiwanee shared the details of this year’s Halloween Extravaganza. The date will be 10/27 12-4pm. Same as last year, the cost for businesses to sponsor a cabin is $40. This year they are looking to expand the event with food trucks and new events. More details to come. We have 5 businesses already signed up for a cabin.

Hanson Business Network Meeting Notes from July 17, 2019 at Meadowbrook Restaurant, 7:00pm

Next meeting: August 21, 2019 at 7:00pm, Location: Meadowbrook Restaurant

In Attendance July 17, 2019: Laura Willis, Laura Fitzgerald-Kemmett , John Kemmett, Lew McConkey, Becky Yucius, Josh Singer, Denise Olson & Guest.

AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS:

1. Conversation centered around the Kiwanis Monte Carlo night on September 28th which is to support the 200th Anniversary events in the town of Hanson in 2020. The Hanson Business Network would like to support their efforts since several members are also involved in Kiwanis.

• Table sponsors needed – $300 per table
• Raffle items needed
• Promote the event

2. Becky Yucius, Laura Willis and Laura Fitzgerald-Kemmett committed to raffles for the event. Items to be delivered to the Edward Jones Office by September 8th. 

3. Halloween Event at Camp Kiwanee

• Last year’s event was a success
• Checking with Brian Frizetti on details for this year and if event is taking place

We want to get a better idea on what YOU want this network to be.

Please take a few minutes to answer the 8 questions in this survey. 

We’re particularly interested in what types of meetings, events and professional development topics that would interest you, what might help your business and give it more visibility.

Click here to start survey.

Hanson Business Network Meeting Notes from June 19, 2019 at Meadowbrook Restaurant, 7:00pm

Next meeting: July 17, 2019 at 7:00pm, Location: Meadowbrook Restaurant

In Attendance April 17, 2019: Laura Willis, Laura Fitzgerald-Kemmett , John Kemmett, Danielle Sheehan, Steve Centola, Josh Singer, Melinda McGraw, Denise Olson & Guest.

AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS:

1. Intros & Discussion on whether we should bring back a spotlight at our meetings

2. Hanson Day Thank-you’s and Recap – Overall this event was a huge success with over 1100 people estimated to attend. Discussion around what we might do differently or add next year: more food, fundraising, dance schools, more trash barrels

3. Committee Updates:

• Community Outreach – position open
• St. Patrick’s Day – Laura Fitzgerald-Kemmett
• Hanson Day 2020 – Josh Singer/Laura Fitzgerald-Kemmett
• Professional Development
• Growth & Membership – Laura Willis announced that there is a new membership application available to fill out online
• Steering Committee

4. Upcoming Events:

• Kiwanis 200th looking for business sponsors for Monte Carlo Night being held at Meadowbrook on September 28th, $300 for a table
• Halloween Event at Camp Kiwanee again? 
• Hanson’s Founding Day, February 20, 2020

5. Discussion of other things we can do to energize and draw excitement to the Hanson Business Network

• Should we create a new logo for the group? Perhaps Melinda McGraw and Laura Willis can look at this
• Should we bring back doing videos featuring businesses in town? Businesses that don’t have a location could be interviewed at the Hanson Cable Access facility.
• Send a survey to email list to solicit ideas for other Professional Development workshops. Laura Fitzgerald-Kemmett and Laura Willis to look at Survey Monkey that was created some time ago and resurrect it. Also to look at any results or feedback from when it was sent out previously. 
• In addition, post to Survey Link to Facebook page & ask for Prof. Dev. feedback- https://www.facebook.com/groups/HansonBusinessNetwork/

Thank you to all who participated in Hanson Day!

We received a commendation from The Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Governor Baker. More info to come from the wrap-up meeting on June 19th. Join us at Meadowbrook at 7pm for some great networking, to wrap up from Hanson Day and to discuss upcoming events and professional development. 
You can also check out more photos from Hanson Day on our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/groups/HansonBusinessNetwork/

What would YOU like to learn about to help your business grow and thrive? Post to our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HansonBusinessNetwork/ 

Hanson Business Network Meeting Notes from May 15, 2019 at Meadowbrook Restaurant, 7:00pm

Next meeting: June 19, 2019 at 7:00pm, Location: Meadowbrook Restaurant

In Attendance May 15, 2019: Josh Singer, Laura Willis, Laura Fitzgerald-Kemmett, John Kemmett (Kemmett Electric), NexGen Customz, Sue Shiels, Steve Centola, Barbara Arena, Mark Terry & Brittany Cabalo, Denise Olson & guest Rick Conway, Melinda McGraw.

AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS:

Finalizing Plans for Hanson Day: June 1, 2019

1. Application Deadline for tables has ended – we are at capacity for the Town Hall Green
2. Volunteers List Reviewed for set-up, during event and break down
3. Jim Hickey speaking with Country Rentals and has police detail for event. Using St. Joseph the Worker and Liberty Plaza for non-exhibitor parking. 
4. Exhibitors can park in the Town Hall Lower Lot
5. Laura Kemmett mapping table slots/map
6. Hanson Business Network will have a table – Laura W. to provide posters, name tags and handouts 
7. Sue Shiels to explore getting a tablecloth printed with logo
8. Rain date, June 8, 2019

Additional upcoming events – Sept. 28th Casino Night by Kiwanis and 200th committee – sponsorship opportunities available

Halloween Event at Camp Kiwanee – Details to come.

• Info posted to Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/groups/HansonBusinessNetwork/

Hanson Business Network Meeting Notes from April 17, 2019 at Hanson Town Hall, 7:00pm

Next meeting: May 15, 2019 at 7:00pm, Location: Meadowbrook Restaurant

In Attendance April 17, 2019: Laura Willis (Encore Revolution), Laura Fitzgerald-Kemmett (Coletta Cutler RE & Kemmett Electric), John Kemmett (Kemmett Electric), Nadine Pfautz & Deb McCormick (Pfautz Consulting Group LLC), Ed Sheehan (Sheehan Landscaping) Becky Yucius (VCA Hanson).

AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS:

Professional Development Presentation: Hiring and Retaining the Best Top Talent.

Held at Hanson Town Hall in the lower level Selectman’s room.

1. We learned how to hire the right people for the right fit in your organization
2. What to include in a job listing to attract who you need and want
3. Defining your business values to make sure candidates are in alignment, and much more!

We learned what to do the next time you hire the right person–the first time.

This session, was given by Deb McCormick & Nadine Pfautz, SPHR & SHRM-SCP of Pfautz Consulting Group, LLC. Deb zeroed in on 3 key areas to consider as you recruit and hire your best candidates as well as retaining those “star”employees to ensure they remain wearing your jersey and not your competition. Nadine has over 25 years of HR experience and specializes in assisting business owners with their HR and Business Consulting Needs. It was a great and valuable FREE workshop sharing expertise to learn how to can hire and keep the right people.

• Info posted to Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/groups/HansonBusinessNetwork/

Hanson Business Network Meeting Notes from March 20, 2019 at Hanson Town Hall, 7:00pm

Next meeting: April 17, 2019 at 7:00pm, Location: Selectman’s Room in lower level of Hanson Town Hall

In Attendance March 20, 2019: Joshua Singer (Edward Jones), Laura Willis (Encore Revolution), Laura Fitzgerald-Kemmett (Coletta Cutler RE & Kemmett Electric), John Kemmett (Kemmett Electric), Lew McConkey (Coletta Culter Real Estate), Denise Olson (Denise Olson Hair), Jason Tofuri (dex-yp & Thryv), James Hickey (Hanson Selectman).

AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS:

Primary focus of meeting to discuss:

Hanson Day taking place June 1, 2019, 12-4pm on Hanson Town Green next to Town Hall. 

Josh Singer is leading the coordination of this event. The event is a Hanson Business Network sponsored event and is a FREE day of community, family and fun. The purpose is to showcase what’s going on in Hanson and what this town has to offer. It is not limited to just business participants. It is meant to be an all inclusive get-to-know-Hanson event. Participants will break out as 20 Businesses and 30 Volunteer/non-profit organizations, Churches, Businesses, School organizations, Scouts, etc. Music by Steve Centola of Music N’ Motion, fundraising for local causes like Kiwanis, the Hanson 200th anniversary and more.

1. There will be a bouncy slide for kids and a basketball game
2. Participants are encouraged to do children’s activities at their tables
3. 3 Food trucks are committed
4. It is free to have a table, but you must register with Josh Singer to have a table
5. Tables are being provided by Ernie with WHRPS – 55 tables & 2 chairs per table
6. Investigation is being done to determine how power will be provided to the DJ and
7. There is potential for a country band
8. Possible dance performances
9. Parking at Town Hall will be reserved for vendors/participants. Jim Hickey is checking on parking for attendees as well as police duty. Other possible parking sites: Liberty Plaza, St. Joseph’s. Working to look into any additional permissions, safety vests, other logistics.
10. Businesses are encouraged to promote but not sell items on-site.
11. We’ll need help setting up and breaking down tables.
12. We talked about a Hanson Business Network table.
13. Green Hanson providing reusable shopping bags
14. In lieu of ticket cost, bring a canned good or non-perishable food time to be donated to the Hanson Food Pantry.
15. PLEASE PROMOTE THIS EVENT THROUGH YOUR OWN NETWORKS & SOCIAL MEDIA.

April 17th Meeting: Professional Development Presentation: Hiring and Retaining the Best Top Talent.

To be held at Hanson Town Hall in the lower level Selectman’s room at 7pm.

1. How many times have you-
   1. hired someone only to find out he/she wasn’t the right fit for your organization?
   2. found out the hard way your new employee doesn’t have the skills or abilities you need?
   3. seen your “ideal” candidate resign within months of starting?

Many businesses have experienced these situations and have wondered what you can do to ensure the next time you hire the right person–the first time.

This session, given by Nadine Pfautz, SPHR & SHRM-SCP, and owner of Pfautz Consulting Group, LLC will zero in on 3 key areas to consider as you recruit and hire your best candidates as well as retaining those “star”employees to ensure they remain wearing your jersey and not your competition. Nadine has over 25 years of HR experience and specializes in assisting business owners with their HR and Business Consulting Needs. We look forward to this FREE workshop to leverage her expertise and learn how we can hire and keep the right people. Join us 4/17/19 at 7pm in the town hall! You won’t want to miss the wealth of information to come.

• Info posted to Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/groups/HansonBusinessNetwork/

Time to get your tickets for The Third Annual St. Patrick’s Day Fundraiser to Benefit the Hanson Food Pantry!

Hanson Business Network Meeting Notes from February 20, 2019 at Meadowbrook Restaurant, 7:00pm

Next meeting: March 20, 2019 at 7:00pm, Location: Selectman’s Room in lower level of Hanson Town Hall

In Attendance February 20, 2019: Joshua Singer (Edward Jones), Laura Willis (Encore Revolution), Laura Fitzgerald-Kemmett (Coletta Cutler RE & Kemmett Electric), John Kemmett (Kemmett Electric), Becky Yucius (VCA Hanson Animal Hospital), Steve Centola (Music In Motion), Barbara Arena (Granite State Development), Sue Shiels (Real Estate Door), Maureen Twomey,  Denise Olson (Denise Olson Hair), Jason Tofuri (dex-yp & Thryv).

AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS:

1. Quick intros. Welcoming new attendees: Denise Olson & Jason Tofuri. Also a surprise visit by past member Maureen Twomey.
2. 3rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Fundraiser is fast approaching on March 16, 2019. This is to benefit the Hanson Food Pantry. All proceeds from the event go directly to the Hanson Food Pantry. Approximately 1/2 tickets have been sold. Food, music, dancers, cash bar and Camp Kiwanee are confirmed. Last year, tickets were sold out, but all should spread the word and/or purchase their tickets soon! We need head count for caterer ahead of time. Barbara Arena recommended person who can provide sports memorabilia for silent auction items. More raffles and/or silent auction items are needed/welcomes and encouraged! All prizes will have a sign acknowledging who donated the item.
3. Sign-Up sheet for set-up and items needed for the St. Patrick’s Day event: 
   1. Setting up at 4:00pm on March 16: Josh Singer, Laura Willis, Laura & John Kemmett, Jason Tofuri, Sue Shiels, Barbara Arena.
   2. Coffee with Condiments: Josh Singer
   3. Purchase Malt Vinegar, Mustard, Salt/Pepper: Laura Willis
   4. Sterno cans with matches/lighter: Sue Shiels
   5. Napkins: Becky Coletta
   6. Desserts are welcome
4. Raffle items: These are in addition to some that have already been collected: Laura Willis: Red Sox Fan Bag/Basket, Barbara Arena: $100 Restaurant Gift Card or Wine Assortment, Denise: Hair Care Basket, Becky: Pet Basket. MORE RAFFLE/SILENT AUCTION ITEMS NEEDED!
5. Hanson Day 2019 is scheduled for June 1, 2019 on the Hanson Town Green from 12-4pm at Town Hall. Josh Singer is leading the coordination of this event. The event will be positioned as a Hanson Business Network sponsored event and is a FREE day of community, family and fun. Showcase of all our town has to offer, and is not limited to just business participants. It is meant to be an all inclusive get-to-know-Hanson event. Participants will break out as 20 Businesses and 30 Volunteer/non-profit organizations, Churches, Businesses, School organizations, Scouts, etc. 2 Food Trucks are committed, Music by Steve Centola of Music N’ Motion, fundraising for local causes like Kiwanis, the Hanson 200th anniversary and more. In lieu of ticket cost, bring a canned good or non-perishable food time to be donated to the Hanson Food Pantry. Additional details will be ironed out at the next meeting on March 20th at the Hanson Town Hall, Selectman’s Room at 7:00pm.
6. April 17th Meeting: Professional Development Presentation by Nadine Pfautz, topic Hiring and Retaining Top Talent. To be held at Hanson Town Hall in the lower level Selectman’s room.
7. Laura Willis wanted to confirm all are receiving emails through Mail Chimp. Happy to add new people.
8. HBN Website – https://www.hansonbusinessnetwork.com
9. Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/groups/HansonBusinessNetwork/

On March 16th, the Hanson Business Network Will Be Hosting Its Third Annual St. Patrick’s Day Fundraiser to Benefit the Hanson Food Pantry

Thank you to Lew McConkey who presented this professional development workshop at our January meeting:

Laser Focus: Building Sales Strategies & Tactics for Success in 2019 

Hanson Business Network Tuesday, JANUARY 15, 2019 Special Professional Development Presentation

Laser Focus: Building Sales Strategies & Tactics for Success in 2019 

Hanson Business Network Meeting Notes from October 17, 2018 at our NEW Meeting Location, Meadowbrook Restaurant, 7:00pm

NO NOVEMBER MEETING Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday! December meeting details to come.

In Attendance October 17: Lew McConkey (Coletta Cutler RE), Joshua Singer (Edward Jones), Laura Willis (Encore Revolution), Laura Fitzgerald-Kemmett (Coletta Cutler RE & Kemmett Electric), John Kemmett (Kemmett Electric), Becky Yucius (VCA Hanson Animal Hospital), Barbara Arena (Granite State Development), Sue Shiels (Real Estate Door), Bob Sullivan (Sullivan Funeral Homes), Danielle Sheehan (E. Sheehan Corporation)

AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS:

1. Quick intros. A couple of new people attended: Sue Shiels and Bob Sullivan. Comments made that the web site with meeting notes made some people more interested in attending, seeing the activity of the group!
2. Community Outreach – The Halloween Extravaganza, is fast approaching on Sunday, October 28! There are 17 cabins that will be decorated. The event is from 12:00pm – 4:00pm. There is set-up time available on Friday, October 26th from 5-7pm. October 27th 10am – 2pm and the day of, Sunday October 28th from 8-11:30am All are welcome to attend. You’ll find more details on the Camp Kiwanee website http://officialcampkiwanee.com/upcoming-events-kiwanee/
3. 3rd Annual St. Pat’s Day event is scheduled for March 16, 2019. HBN needs to secure the date with Camp Kiwanee. Josh Singer is planning to meet with the board of selectmen on October 30th to address this as well as Hanson Day – Tentatively Scheduled for June 1, 2019. 
4. HBN Educational Workshop scheduled for January 15, 2019 at Town Hall. We discussed changing the topic to a subject that would appeal to a broader business professional audience: small business owners who work from home offices to larger. Topic will focus on closing a sale and will be presented by Lew McKonkey. Lew will be providing an updated description.
5. Hanson Day scheduled for June 1, 2019 – Josh Singer will be leading the coordination of this event, but not focusing on it until after January 1, 2019. The event will be positioned as a Hanson Business Network sponsored event and will take place on Town Hall Green. However it is not limited to just business participants. It is meant to be an all inclusive get-to-know-Hanson event. A subcommittee will be needed. Participants will include: Volunteer/non-profit organizations, Churches, Businesses, School organizations, Scouts, etc.
6. We discussed NOT having a meeting in November due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. Also we discussed possibly partnering up with Kiwanis or some other give-back effort for our December meeting. More details to come as soon as info is gathered.
7. Laura Willis created a new email template and set up an email list in MailChimp for ease of sending out meeting updates and event information. Previous emails were done in small batches and this will streamline efforts and can be updated essentially by anyone in the group, given access. Everyone should have received it!
8. Additional professional development is being discussed. Nadine Pfautz offered to present information on ‘hiring and retaining quality employees”. We’re looking at an April 2019 time frame.
9. HBN Website – https://www.hansonbusinessnetwork.com
10. Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/groups/HansonBusinessNetwork/

NEW LOCATION!!!

Hanson Business Network Meeting Agenda for Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at Meadowbrook Restaurant on Rte. 27, 7:00pm

Opening/ Intros

• Business Spotlight- Open

Committee Updates

• Community Outreach (Lew McConkey)- Halloween at Camp Kiwanee
• St. Patty’s Day (Laura FitzGerald- Kemmett)
• Hanson Day (Joshua Singer)- date is 6/1 on town hall green, going to BOS to approve 10/30/18
• Development (Danielle Sheehan)- Workshop Presenter Lew McKonkey on 1/15/19, Josh also spoke to possible future presenter Nadine Pfautz, awaiting outline of presentation
• Membership/Networking  (Kristen Ford-Hernandez)- B.O.S.S. events, recruitmen
• Website/ PR (Laura  Willis)

Old Business

New Business

Closing

• Next Meeting Wednesday 12/19/18 at 7pm at The Meadowbrook Restaurant

Hanson Business Network Meeting Notes from September 19, 2018 at Olde Hitching Post Restaurant, 7:00pm

NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at the Olde Hitching Post

In Attendance September 19: Lew McConkey (Coletta Cutler RE), Joshua Singer (Edward Jones), Laura Willis (Encore Revolution), Laura Fitzgerald-Kemmett & John Kemmett (Coletta Cutler RE & Kemmett Electric), John Kemmett (Kemmett Electric), Becky Yucius (VCA Hanson Animal Hospital), Steve Centola (Music In Motion), Barbara Arena (Granite State Development), Josh Wolff (Hanson Recreation/Camp Kiwanee)

AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS:

1. Quick intros, welcome back Becky Yucius of VCA Hanson Animal Hospital and Steve Centola of Music in Motion
2. We jumped into the Halloween Extravaganza, taking place on October 28, so we could address any questions we had for Josh Wolff who shared flyers and more details. To date, Josh W. thought there were 2 businesses and 2 families who are decorating cabins. He’s looking for more to sign up. For businesses, it’s $40 to participate. Giving out candy or some other fun thing is encouraged. The event is from 12:00pm – 4:00pm. Participants decorating cabins can get in as early as 8:00am to set up. There is NO electricity in the cabins and you cannot run extension cords from any of the main buildings. NO open flames are allowed. Josh should be contacted for participation forms. Costumes for cabin participants are recommended. The benefit is getting your business in front of the community, get your names on the bags and on cabin, local cable will be invited to record/report the event as well as the Hanson Express. You’ll find info on the Camp Kiwanee website http://officialcampkiwanee.com/upcoming-events-kiwanee/
3. Barbara Arena and Josh W. have been getting pricing to print tote bags with business names on them that can be given out at the Halloween event. This is the first event like this, so it’s hard to know how many people will be attending. They are looking at 250-300 bags, so the first 250-300 people to arrive will get them. The print area on the bags can accommodate up to 10 businesses. They need 10 businesses at $50 each to break even on the cost of the bags. Discussion around asking the businesses participating in cabin decorating could be on the bag for an additional $10. OR businesses that would like to be on the bag but not necessarily doing a cabin can participate for $50. Deadline for participation on the bag is October 1 to allow for printing. Deadline for cabin participation is also October 1, but there might be room for an extension for that. Anyone interested should contact Josh Wolff at (Office)781-293-2333, (Cell) 781-563-0010, or email: JWolff@Hanson-ma.gov
4. In looking at the flyers and maps that Josh W. shared with us for the Halloween Extravaganza,  Barbara suggested having a handout with a map and the business names or family names associated with each cabin should be given as a handout to all attending the event. Parking for the event will be at the Maquan School with bus transportation to Camp Kiwanee since the road is so narrow and parking is limited at the camp. Cabin participants can park in the designated vendor area with overflow at the Cranberry Cove parking area. There was discussion on promotion for the event, several suggestions included promoting on Facebook. ALL HBN Members are asked to promote on their own Facebook pages. Several businesses offered to put up flyers and it was recommended to contact the Hanson Express.
5. St. Pat’s Day event is scheduled for March 16, 2019. HBN needs to secure the date with Camp Kiwanee. Laura Fitzgerald Kemmett has booked music so far.
6. HBN Educational Workshop scheduled for January 14, 2019 at Town Hall. Topic will be “Finding the Perfect Rental Space for Your Business” to be presented by Lew McKonkey
7. Hanson Day scheduled for June 1, 2019 – Josh Singer will be leading the coordination of this event, but not focusing on it until after January 1, 2019. The event will be positioned as a Hanson Business Network sponsored event and will take place on Town Hall Green. However it is not limited to just business participants. It is meant to be an all inclusive get-to-know-Hanson event. A subcommittee will be needed. Participants will include: Volunteer/non-profit organizations, Churches, Businesses, School organizations, Scouts, etc.
8. Josh is confirming our meeting location change for October. It’s slated to be at Meadowbrook Restaurant on Rte. 27. To reserve room space, the Hitching Post is implementing a room fee going forward.
9. HBN Website – https://www.hansonbusinessnetwork.com
10. Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/groups/HansonBusinessNetwork/

Hanson Business Network Meeting Agenda for Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Olde Hitching Post Restaurant, 7:00pm

Opening/ Intros

• Business Spotlight- Open

Committee Updates

• Community Outreach (vacant)- Halloween at Camp Kiwanee, 2020 Anniversary sponsors, Josh Wolff of Camp Kiwanee will give event update and promo bag information
• St. Patty’s Day (Laura FitzGerald- Kemmett)
• Hanson Day (vacant)- date is 6/1/19 on Town Hall Green, groups to include?
• Development (Danielle Sheehan)- Workshop – Lew McConkey
• Membership/Networking (Kristen Ford-Hernandez) – B.O.S.S. events, recruitment
• Website/ PR (Laura Willis)

Old Business

New Business

• New Secretary needed (Maureen Twomey is closing her business, so will no longer be a member)
• Handout for events

Closing

• Next Meeting Wednesday 10/17/18 at 7pm at The Meadowbrook Restaurant

Hanson Business Network Meeting Notes from August 15, 2018 at Olde Hitching Post Restaurant, 7:00pm

NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at the Olde Hitching Post

In Attendance August 15: Lew McConkey (Coletta Cutler RE), Joshua Singer (Edward Jones), Laura Willis (Encore Revolution), Danielle Sheehan (E Sheehan Corp), Maureen Twomey (My Offbeat Creations)

AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS:

1. Quick intros, welcome to our newest member Lew McConkey
2. Josh reported on his meeting with Mike McCue re: Hanson Day.
3. Laura reported that she worked with Scribendi to add Meeting and Notes section on the HBN website. She has been updating info as she gets it.
4. It’s time to sign up for Halloween Event at Camp Kiwanee. This can be a great opportunity to reach out to the community while helping to celebrate Halloween with Hanson families and groups. For $40 per cabin, HBN members can work their magic decorating a cabin (inside and/or outside) for trick or treaters to stop by and enjoy (with their parents – great opportunity to share info about your business with your neighbors while having lots of fun) This will be held in the South End where there will be music. Camp Kiwanee is also holding games/activities for the young’uns in the Lodge. Since there are limited cabins for each group, be sure to fill out your application soon. You’ll find it on the Camp Kiwanee website (http://officialcampkiwanee.com/upcoming-events-kiwanee/
5. Speaking of Camp Kiwanee, their Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser has been rescheduled to March 30, 2019, so keep this on your radar if you’d like to participate.
6. Decision to forward with our bimonthly small business related trainings. Josh will be booking a room for these, and they will start in November of this year. Lew has graciously volunteered to be the first presenter in this series and has some great ideas already for potential topics. These trainings will be educational and not sales pitches. By attending you will: very likely learn something new to help your business; find another local business owner who you might be able to partner with or refer customers to; and get to meet other business owners in Hanson area who also attend. That’s how we grow our personal business networks, as well as the HBN. Please think about what topic you could you present to the group in January, March, May or July of 2019. Some possible topics of interest: How to search for that perfect business location; How to navigate red tape; How to attract and retain good employees; or How to attract the right client. If you have questions, come to the next HBN meeting or contact Josh or me for more information.
7. HBN Website – https://www.hansonbusinessnetwork.com
8. Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/groups/HansonBusinessNetwork/

Hanson Business Network Meeting Agenda for August 15, 2018 at Olde Hitching Post Restaurant, 7:00pm

I.Opening/Intros
Business spotlight-vacant

II.Committee Reports
a. Community Outreach – vacant
b. Hanson Day – Joshua Singer
c. Development – Danielle Sheehan
d. Recruitment/ Membership – Kristen Ford- Hernandez
e. St Patrick’s Day – Laura FitzGerald Kemmett
f. Website/ PR – Laura Willis

III. Old Business

a. Halloween Event (Sunday, OCTOBER 28) – should we have someone take lead?
b. Group organization/mission discussion
c. Old Colony Planning
d. 200th Anniversary map sponsorship update

IV. New Business

V. Closing

Hanson Business Network Meeting Notes from July 18, 2018 at Olde Hitching Post Restaurant, 7:00pm

NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at the Olde Hitching Post

In Attendance July 18: Nadine Pfautz (Pfautz Consulting), Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett and John Kemmett (Kemmett Electric, Coletta Cutler Realty), Kristen Ford-Hernandez (Premiere Pros Painting & Carpentry), Joshua Singer (Edward Jones), Maureen Twomey (My Offbeat Creations), Milinda McGraw (MJ & Associates; Yes, There’s An Oil For That), Barbara Arena (Granite State Development), Becky Coletta (Coletta Cutler Realty),  Ann Stewart (Jack Conway RE), Josh Wolff (Recreation Director at Hanson Recreation/Camp Kiwanee)

AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS:

1. Quick intros with lots of new participants – welcome all!
2. Josh Singer has a meeting with Mike McCue on July 24 to start the process for planning a Hanson Day to be held in late spring/early summer of 2019. More soon.
3. Josh Wolff attended to tell us about the Halloween event being planned by the Recreation Committee at Camp Kiwanee on Sunday, October 28 from 1-4 p.m. Lots of discussion about how HBN members can be actively involved, and we committed to getting at least 10 businesses to host cabins. The tentative fee will be $40 that will help Camp Kiwanee to cover costs for the event. Hosting would entail decorating in front of a cabin in the south end and providing treats for the trick or treaters. Barbara Arena is looking into costs for providing reusable trick or treat bags that would include sponsors’ business names.  This could be a great opportunity to support the community and get the name of your business out there to all the parents.  Over the next 1-2 weeks, Josh W. will:
   • Finalize if there will be a rain date or moving the event to the Lodge if it rains
   • Determine if they can do electricity in each/some of the cabins
   • Create forms for businesses who want to participate
   • Reach out to Key Club/HS Drama Club about the possibility of doing Haunted Houses in the North End
4. Josh Wolff also asked us to pass along info about their upcoming Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser. On Sunday, September 16 from 12pm-4pm, The Hanson Recreation Department is putting together a Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser to support the creation of a second beachfront dock system at Camp Kiwanee behind the Needle’s Lodge. The cost per team is tentatively set at $20. Location is TBD – the location plan was originally the Cranberry Cove; but looking at other options as well. How Hanson businesses can help:
   • Donate items/gift cards for raffle
   • They plan to sell concessions at the event, so will be accepting food donations from local restaurants
   • They would like a nice prize for the winner of the tournament (maybe Red Sox tickets or something like that)
   • If any businesses have cornhole sets that they would be willing to let them borrow, it would be greatly appreciated
   • Of course, if you’d like to participate in the tournament that would be great, too
   • If you have questions about this, please contact Josh at jwolff@hanson-ma.gov
5. Kristin-Ford Hernandez has agreed to take over the Membership/Networking role. She will report to the group on some ideas at the next meeting.
6. Looking for someone to work in the Community Outreach role, since Claire Hughes is no longer able to commit to it. Contact Josh Singer if you’re interested and/or would like more information. And a big thank you to Claire for all her work over the past year.
7. Josh S reported that the Hanson 2020 Anniversary Committee (a town committee) is looking into printing up Town Maps that would be given out at the event and available in Town Hall. This would be another opportunity for name recognition for local businesses. Details, including pricing, are being researched.
8. John Kemmett reported that he talked with the Old Colony Planning Council (OCPC) and they’d love to come speak with our group. Working on the right person and date. More soon.
9.  Website – https://www.hansonbusinessnetwork.com  Facebook page –https://www.facebook.com/groups/HansonBusinessNetwork/

Hanson Business Network Meeting Notes from June 13, 2018 at Olde Hitching Post Restaurant, 7:00pm

The June 2018 Hanson Business Network (HBN) meeting was held on the 13th at the Olde Hitching Post, 48 Spring St (Rte 58) in Hanson from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Please note that the June meeting date had to be changed after the May notes were sent out. Our apologies for anyone who had planned to come at the originally scheduled time, but didn’t get the info about the change.

NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at the Olde Hitching Post

In Attendance June 13: Steve Centola (Music ‘N Motion), Laura FitzGerald-Kemmett and John Kemmett (Kemmett Electric and Coletta Cutler Realty), Kristen Ford-Hernandez (Premiere Pros Painting & Carpentry), Joshua Singer (Edward Jones), and Maureen Twomey (My Offbeat Creations)

AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS:

1. Josh will set up a meeting with Mike McCue to start the process for planning a Hanson Day to be held in late spring/early summer of 2019.
2. Laura brought up idea for HBN businesses hosting a Halloween event at Camp Kiwanee. This could be something along the lines of local businesses setting up by the cabins (great chance to play dress up) passing out treats to the kids and info on their services to the adults. Maybe a scavenger hunt with prizes donated from local businesses. Maureen will be meeting with Josh Wolff (CK director) before the next meeting and report back to group.
3. It’s time to pull together some training/networking events for our larger HBN group. This is a great chance for our members to share their considerable talent and expertise with the group. This would NOT be a direct selling opportunity, but rather a sharing of information of use to other business owners.  If you’d like to be a featured presenter, you can respond to this email to get the ball rolling. If you have questions about the process, just ask.
4. Brainstormed some topics of interest including:
   1. Old Colony Planning Council services
   2. Networking skills
   3. Financing services for your customers and for your business
   4. Inspirational
   5. Work/Life Balance (how does the small business owner clock out?)
   6. Using social media to gain sales
5. Brainstormed on how to make our name (Hanson Business Network) better explain who we are. Our group includes businesses based in Hanson or doing business in Hanson, and we have always been open to businesses in neighboring towns. Here’s the link to a fuller explanation: https://www.hansonbusinessnetwork.com/about-the-hbn/

Hanson Business Network Meeting Notes from May 16, 2018 at Olde Hitching Post Restaurant, 7:00pm

The May Hanson Business Network (HBN) meeting was held at the Olde Hitching Post, 48 Spring St (Rte 58) in Hanson from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

In attendance: Josh Singer from Edward Jones; Steve Centola from Music ‘N Motion; Maureen Twomey from My Offbeat Creations; Laura Willis from Encore Revolution; Laura FitzGerald Kemmett and John Kemmett from Kemmett Electric and Coletta Cutler Realty; Danielle Sheehan from E. Sheehan Corporation.

1. Meeting started with intros all around and updates of what members have been doing. A few tidbits:
   • Josh was on WATD radio today with Mark Greene. I guess he’s done this a number of times and this is the first some have heard of it. This was a good reminder to all members that it’s important to let others know about the cool stuff we do. It’s a good business strategy.
   • This was Steve’s first time at our meeting. (see Item 8) When we talked about Hanson Day, we discovered that he’d DeeJayed at the last one held at Camp Kiwanee in 2015!
   • Laura F-K and John have been quite busy – with both new and repeat clients.
   • Laura W recently did a Vision Board workshop at Laura F-K’s “day job”, and it went over very well.  She has been very busy doing more speaking, career coaching and personal/business branding workshops.
   • Claire Hughes has rebranded her business from Breathe Easy Concierge Services to Claire’s Inspired Home, so if you’re looking for her keep that in mind.
   • Danielle reported that they’ve been super busy since spring has sprung with a vengeance.
2. Mike McCue sent a message that he wasn’t able to get to the meeting as he’d hoped, but is very interested in working with us on Hanson Day. It’s likely too late to pull something together for this year, but not too early to start planning for next year.  Josh will be contacting him to move forward.
3. Discussion about the costs and merits of pulling together a Hanson map. The ideal would be to have something that is available at Town Hall for folks new (or even not so new) to town. There would be advertising spots available for local businesses to sponsor the printing costs. This could also be a great thing to give out at events like Hanson Day and our 200th Anniversary celebration. More soon on this high visibility opportunity and community service combined.
4. John will be sharing his insights about Old Colony Planning Council with Danielle. He recommended we check out their website for the many resources they have for small businesses and women-run businesses
5. Enlightening discussion about how interconnected many in the group have become. We came to the realization that one of the biggest benefits of this group is relationship building and supporting each other in our business endeavors. We are often in positions where a customer, friend or family member needs a service that we don’t supply…but we know someone who we feel good about recommending. Or we know someone who we trust to ask for a recommendation. The more time we spend with people, the more we learn about their businesses and skillsets. And even more important, we learn about their character – are they trustworthy, do they follow through on promises, are they thorough, etc. And the cost for all this? Priceless.
6. Laura W will be working on the website to find ways to streamline it a bit to make it easier to update and find info quickly.  Check it out at when you get a chance www.hansonbusinessnetwork.com
7. We’d like to tally the results of the HBN survey. We need as many different perspectives as possible If you haven’t already done so, please take a couple minutes now. It will help us in our mission to connect business owners in the area, help them grow, and provide the resources you need to succeed.   https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9GRG9CP
8. Discussion on how the mission of the B.O.S.S. Networking events recently started by Kristen Ford-Hernandez, from Premier Pros Painting and Carpentry, might complement our own. Josh had attended the May meeting last week and actually met Steve there, which is how Steve heard about us.
9. Discussion of how to best utilize Facebook without overwhelming anyone with administrative duties. Our current page is underutilized, so we’ll make an effort to add more posts to it. www.facebook.com/groups/HansonBusinessNetwork
10. Next meeting will be held at the Olde Hitching Post on Wednesday, June 20 at 7:00 p.m. Hope to see you there.

Hanson Business Network Meeting Notes from April 18, 2018 at Olde Hitching Post Restaurant, 7:00pm

In attendance: Josh Singer (Edward Jones), Maureen Twomey (My Offbeat Creations), Laura Fitzgerald Kemmett (Kemmett Electric), John Kemmett (Kemmett Electric), Laura Willis (Encore Revolution)

NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at The Olde Hitching Post

• Town is looking for 2 people from local businesses to join the Economic Development Committee
• HBN survey to be reviewed again, then sent out to distribution list
• John updated group on his meeting with the Old Colony Planning Council and recommended we check out their website for the many resources they have for small businesses and women-run businesses.
• Discussion of how to pull together a small Hanson Day celebration with our limited resources.
• Location – convenient, high traffic, parking all important; Indian Head School?
• Pick a date and check with Board of Selectmen
• Mini touch a truck
• A few food trucks (check with Board of Health for requirements)
• Bounce house
• Discussion of HBN purpose and need to clarify it with a tag line
• Two major purposes from the start have been getting to know other business owners and their skills so we can make GOOD referrals and support/learn from each other. Some ways to do this include:
• Getting more business owners to meetings on a regular basis
• Incorporating mini-trainings at start of meetings
• Trainings by our members so they can share their expertise and other members can learn something useful from them
• Round table discussions
• Panel discussions
• Elevator speech introductions (might have to time these to keep things moving)