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April 16, 2020
News from the Chamber
Good Morning,

Several of our local businesses were in the news on iberkshires.com this week...
BeFitCo: Berkshire Fitness Expanding Presence on World Wide Web
MountainOne: MountainOne Commits $100,000 to BMC's COVID-19 Efforts
Purple Dragon Games:  Purple Dragon Has Suggestions for Homebound Gaming

Have you heard??!!  Williamstown Theatre Festival will be producing on Audible this summer!! 

I am wonderfully amazed at the creative ways our local businesses are continuing to operate in this unprecedented time.  Kudos to you all.    Keep your stories & promotions coming.  We can add you to the NEW Shop & Support Local section of the Chamber website.  Let us help you get noticed!

Finally...Wednesday is Earth Day.  How will you celebrate?

Stay Well,

Susan Briggs
Executive Director
info@williamstownchamber.com
413.458.9077
FREE Webinar Mini Series:
Monday, April 20, 1 - 2 pm: GROW WITH GOOGLE - GET YOUR LOCAL BUSINESS ON GOOGLE SEARCH AND MAPS
Sponsored by the Massachusetts Association of Chamber of Commerce.  
Open to the first 5,000 registrants.
In this 45-minute webinar, you'll learn about Google My Business, a free tool for local businesses who want to connect with customers on Google Search and Maps. Get hands-on help creating or updating your business profile or a simple website.
register here.

Tuesday, April 21, 10 - 11 am:  CUSTOMER LOYALTY FOR OUR NEW REALITY
Moderated by Jerry Posner, via Zoom.
Clearly, the environment and circumstances are new and unpredictable.  Building and maintaining customer loyalty is always important, and perhaps especially crucial now. In this webinar, you’ll get some proven, practical ideas that you can use right away, and exceed your customers’ expectations. You’ll also learn some ways to increase awareness of your impact; understand human biases; and become a better listener.
Open to all, please register here.

Monday, April 27, 1 - 2 pm:  GROW WITH GOOGLE - USING DATA TO DRIVE BUSINESS GROWTH
Sponsored by the Massachusetts Association of Chamber of Commerce.  
Open to the first 5,000 registrants.
In this 45-minute webinar, you'll learn best practices and analyze trends about how customers engage with your business online, then turn these insights into well-informed, actionable decisions. A focus on Google Analytics and how to use this tool to make better business decisions.
register here.

Tuesday, April 28, 10 - 11 am:  THE ART AND SCIENCE OF KEEPING YOUR COOL
Moderated by Jerry Posner, via Zoom.
Personally and professionally, the ability to keep a positive mood is vitally important!  Understanding the science behind stress, frustration, anger and “losing your cool” can be life-changing and can result in every relationship, business and personal, functioning better!  This webinar will help you understand stress-triggers and anger-triggers in others … and in yourself!  
Open to all, please register here.

Tuesday, May 5, 10 -11 am:  THE PRACTICAL POWER OF GRATITUDE
Moderated by Jerry Posner, via Zoom.
Clearly, life can be difficult and challenging.  In this webinar, you’ll learn to use “grati-tools” (intentional gratitude practices) for increased happiness, decreased stress, improved relationships, and a more positive perspective ... 
Open to all, please register here.
Local Announcements:
Home-Sewn Cotton Masks Needed

SVMC and Williamstown Community Chest are accepting home-sewn PPE donations.

Contact Catherine Hagadorn, at SVHC or call 802-447-5600.
Williamstown Community Chest has a box on their front porch (84 Spring Street). Donations will be delivered to Berkshire Mutual Aid.  
Jane & Antonello are back with a new edition of Window On The Weekend, a weekly update of Chamber of Commerce events & local happenings. Watch it on WilliNet TV and anytime on willinet.org.  
Have you seen The Madness - Quarantine Day 12 on YouTube?!  Jane & Antonello are are collecting your Quarantine Closet Confessions...submit them anonymously here. 
This Week In Williamstown:
Images Online

Images Online is a virtual effort by Images Cinema to continue to introduce the best new films to our community while we are temporarily closed. Films can be watched online on your at-home screens. The cost of each online “ticket” sold will be split between the film distributor and Images Cinema, so each rental will directly help the theater weather these challenging times. 
The Wild Goose Lake
Friday, 4/17 – Thursday, 4/23
When small-time mob leader Zhou Zenong (Chinese superstar Hu Ge) accidentally kills a cop, a dead-or-alive bounty is placed on his head, forcing him on the lam from both the police as well as dangerous gangsters out for the reward.
Extra Ordinary
Friday, 4/17 – Thursday, 4/23
Rose, a sweet, lonely driving instructor in rural Ireland, is gifted with supernatural abilities. Rose has a love/hate relationship with her ‘talents’ & tries to ignore the constant spirit related requests from locals – to exorcise possessed rubbish bins or haunted gravel. But...
The Scarborough Salomon Flynt Community Service Award
Nominations Due: April 19


Click Here to Nominate Someone
The Scarborough Salomon Flynt Award will recognize a person, persons’ or civic group’s demonstrated dedication, excellence and integrity to community service in order to make Williamstown a better place.
CIT Associates
Phishing Scams - Network Protection FREE Consultation

During the COVID-19 crisis, there has been an uptick in the amount of phishing scams and ransomware targeting business network security. These hacks are affecting businesses of all sizes, but especially remote workers and those functioning with a smaller workforce. CIT Associates is offering a NO COST CONSULTATION for your communication and IT services; they will go over:
  • securing your network 
  • establishing protocols
  • assist you in putting in place checklists to keep your, and your employees', information safe
Meetings will be via phone, or internet, by appointment. For more information call Jackie Berry at 802-681-7536 or jberry@citassociates.net.
Tasha Yoga
Online Classes

We are now offering our full schedule of classes online.  While not the same as practicing together in person, gathering and doing yoga at this time of challenge and change can be a valuable support.
FREE Guided Workout

It’s a digital workout mini course.  Robin will lead you through several 10-in-10 workouts (that's 10-moves in 10-minutes).

It’s easy to sign up, a pop up on befitcompany.com will let you in.

PLUS...WilliNet TV, channel 1303, will broadcast a new 10-in-10 daily at 6:30am; 11am; 3pm, Through April.  And Available anytime on willinet.org.
Virtual Shopping with Beth! Call her at 413-458-7909. Free delivery in Williamstown.  Your source for Outdoor clothing, footwear, and accessories. Featuring Patagonia!
Call 413-458-2206 and Shop via FaceTime.  Free delivery in Williamstown.  Educational toys, puzzles, and more...
Restaurants:
The '6 House Pub:   Takeout Friday & Saturday dinner. Email  celebrate@1896house.com. 413-458-1896
Berkshire Palate:  Takeout, Curbside, Delivery.  Dinner Wednesday-Sunday.  413-458-6304
Blue Mango:  Takeout, Curbside, Delivery. Lunch & Dinner Daily. 413-458-0004
Freight Yard Pub:  Daily Family Meal specials, plus full the full regular menu available for takeout. 413-663-654
Hot Tomatoes Pizza: Business as usual!  413-458-2722
Neighbors Catering & Hospitality:   Takeout (from The Orchards Hotel) or delivery.  Dinner Tues, Wed, Fri.  413-770-1992
Pappa Charlies Deli: Takeout Daily. 9am-3pm.  413-458-5969 
Pera Bistro:  Takeout or delivery daily.  413-448-8676
Spice Root:  Takeout (curbside) and delivery. Lunch & Dinner Daily.  413-458-5200
Tunnel City Coffee:  Takeout. Daily 6am-6pm. 413-458-5010
Wild Oats Cafe:  Pre-packaged prepared food available. 413-458-8060

Retail:
Amy's Cottage:  Online orders and free non-contact delivery in the local area.  413-458-4305
Aubuchon Hardware:  Open Daily. 413-458-3000
Berkshire Emporium & Antiques :  Online viewing sale! Ignore any prices you see on the pieces. We can deliver. 413-664-4032
GoldLeaf:  Open Daily.  Curbside and Gift Certificates Available. Call 413-884-6226 or text 413-281-8974.
Nature's Closet:  Phone orders.  Delivery. 413-458-7909
The Print Shop Williamstown:  Limited Services.  413-458-6039
rk Miles: 413-458-8121 or rkwt@rkmiles.com.  Monday – Friday 7am – 3 pm. Closed Saturday & Sunday.  We are open for business, but our stores and warehouses are going to be closed for public access “Curbside” pickup orders - Please call or email the contact listed below to place an order. All “curbside”pick up orders will need to be prepaid with a credit card or invoiced to a house account at the time of order - No cash or checks will be accepted. You will receive a phone call or text (indicate preference at time of order) notifying you that your order is ready for pick up and instructions for pickup. All pickup orders will be placed in an isolated customer pick up zone.
Waubeeka Golf Links:  Spring Titleist Sale.  Buy 3 dozen personalized Titleist golf balls at Waubeeka's sale price of $47.99 and get 1 dozen FREE!  413-997-9294
Wild Oats:  Open Daily: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm (9-10am shopping is received for anyone over the age of 60 and our at-risk shoppers). Curbside available.  413-458-8060
Where'd You Get That?!:  Phone orders.  Williamstown Delivery.  413-458-2206
Looking Ahead:
AMERICAN PICKERS is looking for leads in Massachusetts and Vermont and would love to explore your hidden treasure. If you or someone you know has a large, private collection or accumulation of antiques that the Pickers can spend the better part of the day looking through, send us your name, phone number, location and description of the collection with photos to:
americanpickers@cineflix.com or call 855-OLD-RUST.
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Other Resources:
SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES
  • Buy gift certificates to your favorite local shops
  • Order take-out to continue to support your local restaurants
  • Become a member of your favorite museum or theater
  • If you have tickets to a cancelled event, consider donating the money to that institution instead of asking for a refund. #KeepItInPlay  keepitinplay.org
  • Buy from your local farmer. Grocery stores may be out of some items that are available at your local farms.  Support your local food producers.
FEED IT FORWARD
  • Northern Berkshire Community Coalition is partnering with local restaurants to get meals to families that are unable to access food on the weekends.  For more information on participation, both families and restaurants, please call nbCC at 413-663-7588.  This program is free of charge, as nbCC will be using the funds we were awarded to compensate both the restaurant and the delivery driver for their service. 
  • Williamstown Food Pantry:  Distributions on Wednesdays at Sts. Patrick & Raphael, 54 Southworth Street, Williamstown.  
  • Community Bible Church of Williamstown: Emergency food needs call the church office at 458-5556 or Phyllis Babcock at 413-663-6094.
  • Mount Greylock grab-and-go FREE lunches: Available Monday through Friday for pickup at Williamstown & Lanesborough elementary schools. To arrange a free lunch, call the district a day in advance, at 413-458-9582, ext. 1195, or email lunches@mgrhs.org. 
TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF
  • Make time for selfcare. It's hard to take care of others if you don't take care of yourself!  Read, exercise, meditate, get creative...
  • Build your skill set. Consider taking an online course.  There are 500 Free online courses from the Ivy League schools.  https://www.classcentral.com/collection/ivy-league-moocs
  • Take the census! my2020census.gov or 1-844-330-2020
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