Business News From The Falmouth Chamber Of CommerceFebruary 2012

Government Incentives For Real Estate Expansions � Page 2

New Member Spotlight � Page 3

Falmouth Forecast � Page 4

Celebrations � Page 5

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Who’s in Falmouth?

(L to R) The Iarussi’s: Tony, Sandy, David, Hayley and Jeff Sessions

Sandy and David Iarussi, summer residents from Medway, MA were the

fi rst people to come to the Chamber after using our new smart phone app.

They were here over the weekend when the visitor center was closed, found

our app with their smart phone and were easily able to fi nd the informa-

tion they needed.

The Iarussi’s daughter, Hayley, and future bridegroom, Jeff Sessions will be

married at the Sea Crest Beach Hotel this year in May. They will be invit-

ing 100 guests to join them here in Falmouth.

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Once again, Charlie Bardel-is, Jr. and the Island Queen are proud to take a prominent advertising position in the Chamber’s 2012-2013 Offi -cial Guide and Local Direc-tory. With more than 65,000 copies distributed across the community, in visitor cen-ters around the region and to thousands of visitors and residents, who come through or turn to the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce for information, we know that our marketing dollars are well invested. It is also our way of supporting the Falmouth business community. Todd Bidwell, General Manager, can be reached at 508-548-4800

Charlie Bardelis, Jr. (L) and

Todd Bidwell

Congratulations to the fac-ulty and students of Morse Pond School for their out-standing NO GUFF video which can be viewed on our website: www.falmouthchamber.com/visit_falmouth/Photo_Video_Gallery.aspx

NO GUFF

What a great way to start the new year. Over 100 Chamber members and guests converged at Fitness Di-rections, Falmouth’s fi rst gym alter-native, a Pilates and personal train-ing studio, 200 Worcester Court, for the fi rst Business After Hours of 2012. Jana Faiky and her staff of fi t-ness experts, including a Registered Dietician, gently introduced many of us, experienced or otherwise, to the latest in health and fi tness program designs for seasoned athletes, injury recoverees, and those interested in embarking on a new or alternative experience.

The studio facilities, for fi tness and social interaction, were clean, comfortable and welcoming as more and more members arrived on that cold Thursday evening. The Chamber Ambassadors and Jana’s staff members were busy making introductions and inviting guests

to enjoy the bountiful and tasty of-ferings of fellow Chamber member, Stone L’Oven. We noticed a lot of new contacts being made and old acquaintances renewed as members moved from the main studio to the barsculpt and apparel studio and fi nished up the evening at the Trea-sure Chest Gifts, where Jan Chafi n and her staff greeted members with goodies and the third wonderful raf-fl e drawing of the evening. Both Jana and Jan extended very generous dis-counts to participating members and guests. The keynote was seeing how member businesses collaborated to make it a fun-fi lled, educational and networking-worthy evening.

The featured nonprofi t member was the Falmouth Chorale, a com-munity chorus with a mission to in-spire and educate singers and audi-

Business After HoursBusiness Fitness

The Falmouth Chamber of Com-merce has a new intern: Brittany Woodruff, a Falmouth High School senior and local resident.

With an impressive resume of leadership, work, and extensive vol-unteer experience, Ms. Woodruff, a National Honor Society member, interviewed with the Chamber presi-dent, Jay Zavala, describing her work experience and activities that include being the Captain of the Falmouth High School Color Guard, playing the French Horn in the All Cape

New Intern On Board

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The staff of Fitness Directions, (L to R) Deirdre Mendes-Andrews, Jackie Weaver, Tricia Besse, Heidi Ingram, Jana Faiky

(owner), Lisa Wilby, David Bossano, and Lori Haley

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President’sCorner

When someone asks me, “Why should I join the Chamber?” I re-ply, if you’re not printing your own money, you should join the Chamber to improve you potential for success, to better control your business costs, and to join other business leaders in promoting a sustainable economy for Falmouth. And when I’m asked, “What has the Chamber done for me lately,” I reply that over the past 98 years, the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce and its members have successfully worked to improve the quality of life in Falmouth by working to pro-mote business, education, culture, and the civic interests of Falmouth and we continue to do so with zeal.

Today, the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce is relevant throughout the area and by being accepted as a member by the Board of Directors you immediately have a year-round offi ce on Main Street with confer-ence facilities and rack-space for your business cards and brochures. You get a professional staff of fi ve who daily take calls, respond to in-ternet inquiries, and guide thousands of visitors and residents to you and to the other members of the Chamber. The staff is always there to assist you with advice and guidance in many facets of business.

Membership in the Chamber includes outstanding networking and social opportunities with hundreds of other members who are active in business, civic, social, and public endeavors. Members have free to low cost group advertising and educational opportunities to remain informed and competitive. Members gain access to special group medical and dental insurance plans for themselves and their employ-ees. Being a member gives you a voice before government offi cials and political leaders when you need to be heard. The value of a single referral or contact in many instances recaptures the investment.

While there are many more benefi ts than I have space to enumerate here, perhaps the most valuable component of membership is that all members are invited to actively participate in the affairs of the Chamber; to guide it, to lead it, and to help mold it for the future. Ev-ery new member enriches the pool of business expertise, professional wisdom, and the qualities of our leadership.

So, remember, if you care about your customers, use good business practices, are involved in the community or want to be you should join your Chamber and work with colleagues who do care and are involved. It’s a smart and value-packed investment.

Maura, Michael, and I will take your call and welcome your visit.

Falmouth Forward

Jay ZavalaPresident

Jay Zavala, President

Dear Falmouth Chamber Staff,Here’s a quick letter of encouragement and to say thank you for

all you do at the Chamber. Since relocating my family from Chicago early last year in order to become a Territory Manager for KenMark Offi ce Systems, I have made every effort to attend as many Chamber events as I could. I have been to numerous Business After Hours as well as many of the other functions that you host and it has truly helped me begin to plug in to one of the vital communities that I serve here on the Cape.

Not only are your meetings interesting and relevant to my busi-ness, they have served to open up doors and start relationships that otherwise might not have happened. It was just the other day that I attended the January Business Education Lunch where I came away with 2 referrals from local business owners who will need my services in the very near future.

As I look back on last year I can count numerous times that a contact I have made at a Falmouth Chamber event has turned into a business opportunity for myself and KenMark. Please keep up the hard work that I know you do in order to help all of our businesses continue to prosper and grow.

Happy New Year from KenMark!

Todd DavisTerritory Manager

KenMark Offi ce Systems, Inc.340 Main St.

Mashpee, MA 02649

— Testimonial —

ciable assets. The new laws cap the ITC at $25 million annually.

• State 10% abandoned build-ing tax deduction for costs associ-ated with renovating an abandoned building.

• Local Tax Increment Financ-ing provides a negotiated fi ve to 20 year real estate tax exemption based on the increased value of the project property due to new construction or other signifi cant improvements.

• Local Personal Property Ex-emption provides a negotiated per-sonal property tax exemption from fi ve to 20 years on new and existing personal property with Tax Incre-ment Financing, or

• Local Special Tax Assessment, a negotiated four to 20 year property

tax exemption on the total base value of the project property.

After you have identifi ed the avail-able incentives and determined that the program criteria meet your proj-ect requirements, you must receive approval from various town and city boards and eventually, the state. Hav-ing diplomatic negotiating skills are essential as you will need to present an informative and engaging project plan at several community sessions.

The primary objective is to secure the required votes at Town Meeting or a city council session by illustrat-ing how your business expansion will create economic success for all of the stakeholders involved. Explain how this expansion will create new jobs, generate new tax revenue and infuse cash back into the local economy.

Keep in mind that even after in-centives are secured, there is still work that needs to be done. Annual compliance reports based on the business commitments of the real estate expansion need to be fi led in order to maintain such incentives.

A real estate expansion is an ex-citing chapter in a company’s history. Taking the time to learn about, apply for, and secure government incen-tives for your company’s expansion and growth will keep your company on the fast track to success with the realization of long-term fi nancial benefi ts.

For more information, visit www.businessdevelopment-strategies.com.

by Lynn Tokarczyk, Government Incentives Consultant, Business Development Strategies, Inc.

In recent months, the country’s top economists have predicted that the recession is ending. While it may still take a while for many to feel the effect, there are already signs that the economy is improving.

Although some Massachusetts companies delayed their expansion plans due to the economic climate, many recession-proof companies continued to thrive and expanded their operations across the state in 2011 due to a growing demand for their products and services. In turn, these expansions sparked economic development during challenging times by creating new jobs, increas-ing tax revenue and infusing cash into the local economy.

While a soft market and a busi-ness-friendly location will generate some savings, in order to maximize a real estate investment in the long run, companies should investigate available local and state tax incen-tives. These valuable incentive pack-ages are available to companies that have real estate expansion plans, such as: an on-site facility expansion; the purchase of new machinery and equipment; the lease or purchase of a new facility; the hiring of additional employees; or searching for that ide-al land parcel. Knowing where, when and how to fi nd and access these programs is the key to saving thou-sands—even millions—of tax dollars in the future.

To learn if your client or company is eligible for these incentives, here’s what you need to know:

First, fi nd out whether your com-pany is located in an Economic Tar-get Area (ETA). In order to apply for and receive state and local incentives, your company must be located in one of the state’s approximate 210 ETAs. Eligibility is based on state statutory criteria. However, under legislative changes effective January 1, 2010, incentives are available in non-ETAs if the project meets specifi c criteria. Falmouth is in an ETA.

Planning a real estate investment? Tax incentives may be available if you plan to renovate a leased or pur-chased building or construct a new facility.

Does your company generate sales outside of Massachusetts? This is a must in order to be eligible for state and local incentives.

Are you planning to create new jobs with this expansion? If so, you could receive “Certifi ed Project” sta-tus. However, timing is essential and incentives need to be secured prior to site commitment. This designa-tion allows your company to access a variety of incentives such as:

• State EDIP investment tax credit (ITC) for qualifying depre-

Government Incentives For Real Estate Expansions

Do You Know How Growing Businesses in Massachusetts Can Save Cash and Expand?

Lynn Tokarczyk

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WelcomeNew Members January 2012

Quissett Systems27 Carey Lane

Falmouth, MA 02540Contact: Ted & Eileen Burt

508-457-0572www.amway.com/quissys

Category: Health, Natural & Wellness Products

Distinctive Property Services

13 Falmouth Heights RoadFalmouth, MA 02540

Contact: Matt Philbrick508-548-6566

www.distinctiveprops.comCategory: Property Management

De Bellis PartnersPO Box 707

Falmouth, MA 02540Contact: Stephen & Cynthia

De Bellis508-388-7651

www.DeBellispartners.comCategory: Business Consultants

Selleck ConsultingPO Box 373

Falmouth, MA 02540Contact: Judith Selleck

508-524-8352

Category: Business Consultants

Servpro Upper Cape Cod & Islands

108 State RoadSagamore Beach, MA 02562

Contact: Beth Russell508-888-5985

servprouppercapeandislands.comCategory: Fire, Water &

Mold Restoration

NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHTNEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

THE VALLE GROUP

The Valle Group of East Falmouth recently completed one of only 31 certifi ed Passive Houses built in the United States. A Passive House is one of the world’s most energy effi cient homes, built to a rigorous standard set by the Passive House Institute for air tightness and insulation. By us-ing solid building science to reduce its ecological footprint, a Passive House is the frontrunner in today’s green construction industry.

The East Falmouth home is ap-proximately 2,000 square feet and was built using traditional wood-frame construction techniques in-cluding 17" thick exterior walls and a full photovoltaic solar array for electricity and hot-water produc-tion. R-values far surpass those of a standard home; including R-105 in the ceiling, R-72 in the walls and R-77 in the fl oor. Current energy codes for a home built in Massachu-setts would be R-38 in the ceiling, R-20 in the walls and R-30 in the fl oors.

20 Academy Lane • Falmouth, MA 02540t.508-548-8500 • f.508-548-8521

www.FalmouthChamber.com

CHAIRMAN

Jack Moakley, Northeast Fisheries Science Center

VICE CHAIRMEN

Robert D. Crane Jr., Crane Appliance / Sound And VisionDavid Faus, Falmouth Academy

TREASURER

Rachel Greenfi eld

SECRETARY

Wendy Ghelfi , Caline for Kids & Ghelfi ’s Candies

DIRECTORS

Julene Augusta, Falmouth Lumber Joanne Bayles, Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank

Chuck Borge, The Falmouth EnterpriseDonald Estes, The Landfall RestaurantMichael Foley, ESQ., Foley & Foley, PC

John Furnari, Merchant Business ServicesDaniel J. Pucillo, The Black Dog Tavern Company, Inc.

Paul Rapoza, Rapoza Landscape, Inc.Jim Tietje, The Patriot Party Boats

Harry Turner, Obsession Boat Sales & Service / Green Pond Yacht Club

STAFF

President: Jay Zavala jayzavala@falmouthchamber.com

Manager Member Services: Maura Aldrich maldrich@falmouthchamber.com

Manager Business Development: Michael Kasparianmkasparian@falmouthchamber.comInformation Specialist: Betty Bailey

bbailey@falmouthchamber.comInformation Specialist: Susan Zavala

falmouth@falmouthchamber.com

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Band, performing with the All Cape Choir, presiding over Youth Group, teaching trumpet to fourth grade students at Mullen Hall Elementary, and being active in her church, the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Falmouth where she co-chairs the organizing of Hunger Feast.

Following the interview, Ms. Wood-ruff, who came highly recommended, was invited to join the Chamber staff and cadre of volunteers in support-ing the Falmouth business commu-nity. Ms. Woodruff will work from 9:00 to 11:00am, Tuesdays through Thursdays, while school is in ses-sion through May, 2012. Mr. Zavala and his staff will work with school faculty advisors Janet Rocha and Joanne Sykes to establish work-based learning, performance, and progress plans to ensure Brittany’s time with the Chamber is productive as well as rewarding.

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New Intern On Board

The Falmouth Chamber of Com-merce and its tourism-related mem-bers were well represented at the recent Tourism Director’s Meeting hosted by the Massachusetts Of-fi ce of Travel & Tourism, Wednes-day, January 25, 2012 in Boston, by Maura Aldrich, Tourism & Member Services Manager.

The purpose of the gathering was to learn about the Commonwealth’s marketing and public relations pro-grams that promote Massachusetts and are available to our community. It was also an opportunity to network and discuss initiatives and collabora-tive efforts to promote Falmouth.

Presentations were made by MOTT’s Executive Director, Betsy Wall and Lisa Strout, director of the Massachusetts Film Offi ce on topics that included outlining MOTT ser-vices and programs including Film, Sports, International, Domestic, Spe-cial Projects, PR & Communications and Research.

Tourism News

Massachusetts Offi ce of Travel & Tour-

ism Executive Director Betsy Wall

with Falmouth Chamber of Commerce

Tourism & Member Services Manager

Maura Aldrich

The Valle Group is a diversifi ed resi-dential construction and development company specializing in the building of energy-effi cient homes and thoughtfully planned communities. Throughout Cape Cod and Southern New England, The Valle Group is known for its meticulous

work and reputation for integrity & professionalism. Located in Falmouth, MA, the company provides full design-build services as well as pre-construction budgeting, land and building feasibility studies, permitting, construction man-agement, and interior design services for projects from renovations and additions, to complete responsibility for the design & construction of new homes and neighbor-hoods. For more details visit www.vallegroup.com or contact Peggy Cicalis at 508-548-1450 x15.

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Nothing like starting the year by sharing an enjoy-able meal with old friends and new and listening to valued leaders of the community share their measured economic forecast for the year ahead.

Such was the case when almost 40 members and guests of the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce met at Peking Palace, 452 Main Street, on a cold and rainy Thursday noon to gain insight from a panel of local business leaders who discussed the 2012 economic outlook for the local Falmouth economy. The discus-sion focused on factors that drive our local economy, such as investing, borrowing, and the home and con-struction markets.

The panel consisted of Chris Wells, President and CEO of Martha’s Vineyard Savings Bank and the Bank of Woods Hole; Jim Foley, President of Foley Real Es-tate; Bill Gindra, Financial Planner, Ameriprise Finan-cial and Mike Burton, President, Slade Mortgage. Not only did these panelists bring insights into key ele-ments of the local economy, they also run businesses and are faced with decisions about marketing, capital expansion and hiring as they face a new year.

The lunch was excellent, networking was outstand-ing, and information was truly insightful—well worth coming in from the cold.

Falmouth Forecast

by Michael KasparianThe Falmouth Chamber of Com-

merce has the pleasure and responsi-bility of serving the needs of a wide variety of businesses, not just one distinct group or industry. As we all know, tourism is tremendously important to Falmouth and the suc-cess of that industry benefi ts every-one. In the Tourism world, it is all about getting “heads in beds” and we work diligently with our accommo-dations industry to do just that. Of course when more tourists come to town, not only do they spend dollars at hotels but they also patronize our restaurants, retail stores, and local attractions including the wide vari-ety of artistic and cultural offerings which are available in Falmouth.

There are other industries in town which do not necessarily cater to tourists, but more often to full time residents. We literally have hundreds of companies that employ our neigh-bors while providing services to those of us who call Falmouth home all year long. Some of these include builders, landscapers, plumbers, electricians, sign makers, attorneys, accountants, hair stylists, repair sta-

tions, and the list goes on. Of course many of these businesses also experi-ence an increase during the summer months, but not just because of an increase in tourism.

Second homeowners who call Falmouth home during the summer months have an impact on all of our industries and statistics show an in-crease in the numbers of people who are purchasing summer homes here. Not only do summer residents fi ll our restaurants and retail spaces, but their extended families and guests do too. Our summer neighbors employ many of us who live here year round by purchasing the goods and ser-vices we provide and help to make Falmouth a better place by providing an expanding real estate tax base. The economic fortune of Falmouth is not tied solely to tourism or the service industry, but rather in the manner in which the two are connected.

Over and over we hear about what a great place Falmouth is during the summer months when tourists come to the Chamber’s Visitor Center for information. One of the common comments is how great it must be to live here year round. For those of

us who do, we know this to be true and delight in the notion that we are fortunate enough to call Falmouth home.

These are the same people who come back to Falmouth each sum-mer because of the terrifi c experi-ences they have as tourists and make up a measurable percentage of those who end up purchasing a second home at some point. Then not only do they patronize our restaurants and retail establishments during the summer, but also support our other service providers who benefi t from their needs.

So, the terrifi c experience that a visitor may have during a summer vacation not only affects the success of that particular season, but often leads to a stream of revenue to our non-tourist service related business-es down the road. In this manner, all Falmouth businesses are connected and help to support each other.

Michael Kasparian is the Finance & Business Development Manager at the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce and can be reached at mkasparian@falmouthchamber.com

All Falmouth Businesses Are Connected

Pat Thatcher (standing), Sotheby’s International Realty, addresses the well-

attended gathering.

Standing room only at the Speaker Series luncheon

Marjorie Macy, chair of the Chamber’s Education Com-

mittee, presents information.

The panel of speakers captured the attendees’ attention.

(L to R) Marjorie Macy, TD Bank, chair of the Business

Education Committee with the panel of speakers; Bill

Gindra, Ameriprise Financial Services; Jim Foley, Foley

Real Estate Group; Chris Wells, Bank of Woods Hole

Branch of Martha’s Vineyard Savings Bank; and Mike

Burton, Slade Mortgage Group, Inc.

121 Locust Street, Falmouth, MA 02540Telephone: 508.457.7465 • Fax: 508.457.7466 • info@capecoastalcomputers.net

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Senate President Murray, Representative Tim Madden and

Mass. EEA Secretary, Richard K. Sullivan present the

$500,000 grant to the Town of Falmouth.

300 Committee GrantOn January 17, 2012, Secretary Richard K. Sullivan Jr.

of the Massachusetts Offi ce of Energy and Environmen-tal Affairs (EEA) awarded the Town of Falmouth with a $500,000 grant for the Teaticket Park project under the Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) program. The $500,000 grant is for the Town’s acquisition of a conservation restriction on the 10.7 acre Teaticket Park parcel, formerly Joe’s Driving Range. The 300 Committee Land Trust purchased the driving range in December 2011 and will launch the fi rst phase of the park development this upcoming spring.

BAYADA Nurses Becomes BAYADA Home Health CareBayada Nurses is excited to announce that they have

changed their name to BAYADA Home Health Care on January 17, 2012—the company’s 37th anniversary.

The name change and accompanying re-branding is intended to more accurately represent its dedicated team of multidisciplinary professionals who provide an array of home health care services. Most importantly, the company is reaffi rm-ing its commitment to providing the highest quality care with compassion, excellence and reliability, BAYADA’s core values. While the company name, look, and feel will change, the phi-losophy and mission to help people live safely at home remains the same.

The company website is also being refreshed (www.bayada.com), improving its navigation to help visitors quickly locate important information about BAYADA ser-vices as well as links to helpful resources.

For more information, call BAYADA Home Health Care at 508-540-0071.

Global Manufacturer Secures Tax Incentives for

Expansion In MassachusettsBusiness Development Strategies, Inc. (BDS) the state’s

leading government incentives consulting fi rm, has re-cently assisted in securing a multi-million dollar package of government incentives for IPG Photonics Corporation, the world’s leading manufacturer of high performance fi -ber lasers and amplifi ers for diverse applications in vari-ous markets. The incentives package helps lay the foun-dation for IPG to stay and grow in Massachusetts.

New Ownership at Uptown Body

“Tobe Panepinto and Cathy Dalton are the new own-ers of Uptown Body on Dillingham Avenue in Falmouth. Both instructors have been with the studio since its open-ing over 3 years ago. Uptown Body offers group fi tness classes, personal training, classical Pilates instruc-tion, yoga and an excit-ing new partnership with Green Eyed Daisy, another Chamber member, bring-ing fi tness apparel to the studio. Tobe and Cathy will continue to provide the ex-cellent service and beautiful environment established by former owner Pam Bardelis.” 508-548-2857

Tobe Panepinto (L) and Cathy Dalton, new owners of Uptown Body

Uptown Dog RelocatesUptown Dog Cape Cod® is relocating to 410 West

Falmouth Highway! “We have enjoyed our location on Main Street for the past fi ve years. As our business has continued to grow and has become more pet food ori-ented, our customers really needed better parking op-portunities,” said Donna McLaughlin, store owner. The new store is next to the West Falmouth Post Offi ce. “This location offers ample parking, a more open fl oor plan, and access to the Shin-ing Sea Bikeway. In addition, our staff is on the road a lot providing dog walking and pet sitting services in peo-ple’s homes. Being near Brick Kiln Road gives us easy access to all areas of Falmouth and surrounding communities” added Ms. McLaughlin. Winter Hours: Monday-Saturday 10-5:30, Sunday 11-5. 508.495.2880. www.UptownDogCapeCod.com.

Attorneys Jeffrey W. Oppenheim (L) and Geoffrey S. Nickerson

Oppenheim and Nickerson, LLP

Jeffrey W. Oppenheim, J.D. and Geoffrey S. Nickerson, J.D. have formed Oppenheim & Nickerson LLP effective January 1, 2012. The fi rm’s practice specializes in real es-tate law, land use planning and zoning, estate planning and administration, small business advising, employment law, non-profi t law and mediation. The fi rm will continue practicing at 156 Locust Street in Falmouth where Attor-ney Oppenheim has practiced since 1987.

Jeff Oppenheim has practiced for over 32 years in Falmouth. His practice has concentrated in real estate, es-tate planning, administration and business planning. He has twenty years of experience as a mediator, working in the private sector, Falmouth District Court and the Barn-stable Probate Court. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Falmouth Service Center, Inc., Falmouth Community Television, Inc., Marine Biological Laboratory Associates, Inc. and the Friends of Falmouth Bikeways, Inc. He has also served as an offi cer and on the Boards of The Falmouth Chamber of Commerce, Inc., Falmouth Housing Trust, Inc., and the Falmouth Jewish Congregation, Inc.

Geoff Nickerson is a 2000 graduate of Dartmouth Col-lege and a 2003 cum laude graduate of Villanova Univer-sity School of Law. Through his career, Geoff has worked as an Assistant City Solicitor for the City of Philadelphia and for several years as an associate attorney with a mid-sized fi rm in Boston, advising corporate and private cli-ents, focusing on representation of non-profi t corpora-tions. Geoff is a member of the Board of Directors of the Falmouth Artists Guild, Falmouth Educational Founda-tion and the Falmouth Road Race, Inc. 508-548-8255

Treasure Chest Moves to Main Street

Treasure Chest is coming to Main Street! After a suc-cessful run and building a valued base of new and return customers at her current Falmouth location, Janice Cha-fi n, owner/operator of Treasure Chest, that unique shop that carries what you want for the ones you treasure, is bringing her wonderful business and cheerful staff to 233 Main Street—right next door to La Cucina Sul Mare and in close proximity to many more members of the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce. Opening in mid-February, be sure to mark your map with a big X where you’ll fi nd the Treasure Chest! Follow Janice at www.treasurechestgifts.com. 508-540-5000

www.businessdevelopment-strategies.com.

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Upcoming Events February 2012Please visit www.falmouthchamber.com for complete event listings and details.

7 Februarythrough Mar. 6

To submit your organization’s event to be published in the Coastlines calendar, please e-mail falmouth@falmouthchamber.com or call 508-548-8500.

Support Group for Women - TuesdaysFalmouth Human Services, 65A Town Hall Square, Falmouth9:30 – 11 a.m.

Plimoth Knitter’s Club - WednesdaysPlimoth Plantation, 137 Warren Ave., Plymouth6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

ArtsFalmouth Winter GatheringHighfi eld Hall, 56 Highfi eld Drive, Falmouth 5 – 7 p.m.

Business Luncheon Speaker Series - Taxes, Benefi ts, Health & Medical PlansNimrod Restaurant & Jazz Lounge100 Dillingham Avenue, Falmouth12 – 1:30 p.m.

Winter-into-Spring Farmers’ MarketPlimoth Plantation, 137 Warren Ave., Plymouth2:30 – 6:30 p.m.

“This Land is Your Land” - a Student Created Celebration of Open SpaceFalmouth High School, 874 Gifford Street, Falmouth5 – 7 p.m.

Business Summit for a Healthy WorkforceSpaulding Rehab1st Floor Café, 311 Service Road, Sandwich 3 – 5:30 p.m.

Italian Night - ThursdaysBaccari’s Diner362 North Falmouth Highway, North Falmouth5 – 9 p.m.

Falmouth Follies of 2012“Truths and Falsehoods”St. Barnabas Parish Hall, 91 Main Street, Falmouth7 – 10 p.m.

Write a Love Letter, 17th Century StylePlimoth Plantation, 137 Warren Ave., Plymouth3 – 5 p.m.

Plimoth Cinema’s Valentine’s Day Dinner and a Movie Date Night Plimoth Plantation, 137 Warren Ave., Plymouth5:30 – 9 p.m.

Valentine’s Day DanceThe Navigator, 55 Ashumet Road, Hatchville 7:30 – 12 a.m.

Valentine Candy House WorkshopFalmouth Art Center, 137 Gifford Street, Falmouth10 – 11:30 a.m.

Civil War Film Festival - “GLORY”Falmouth Public Library, 300 Main Street, Falmouth1 p.m.

Jazz at the Mansion - Jerry Portnoy TrioHighfi eld Hall, 56 Highfi eld Drive, Falmouth 4 p.m.

“Black Soldiers in the Civil War” - Lecture with Michael McNaughtFalmouth Art Center, 137 Gifford Street, Falmouth6:30 p.m.

Business After Hours at Board StiffBoard Stiff, Sol Optics, 193 Main Street, Falmouth5 – 7 p.m.

Civil War Film Festival - “SHENANDOAH” Falmouth Public Library, 300 Main Street, Falmouth1 p.m.

Simon Sinfonietta at Falmouth AcademyFalmouth Academy, 7 Highfi eld Drive, Falmouth7:30 p.m.

National Marine Life Center Open House – For the Love of TurtlesNational Marine Life Center120 Main Street, Buzzards Bay10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Smokin’ Fish - A Night of Food and FilmPlimoth Plantation, 137 Warren Ave., Plymouth5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

February Vacation at Plimoth PlantationPlimoth Plantation, 137 Warren Ave., Plymouth9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

February Vacation - Celestial Cosmic Quest!Cape Cod Children’s Museum577 Great Neck Road South, Mashpee10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Author, William Fowler-“An American Crisis: George Washington and the Dangerous Two Years after Yorktown, 1781”Cape Cod Conservatory60 Highfi eld Drive, Falmouth6:30 p.m.

“Business Planning” WorkshopsFalmouth Chamber of Commerce20 Academy Lane, Falmouth5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Falmouth Newcomers Nature Walks – Seashore Birding and HabitatsFor further information contact: Tony Croce at 508-444-69639:45 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Inspired by the Originals Pop-Up ExhibitPlimoth Plantation, 137 Warren Ave., Plymouth11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Civil War Film Festival - “LITTLE WOMEN” Double FeatureFalmouth Public Library, 300 Main Street, Falmouth1 p.m.

Purveyors of Excellence: The Story of Steinway and Sons, Lecture by Robert WyattHighfi eld Hall, 56 Highfi eld Drive, Falmouth 10 a.m.

Mastersingers by the Sea“Winter- A Season of Remembering”Saint Barnabas Memorial Church91 Main Street, FalmouthSaturday - 8 p.m., Sunday - 3 p.m.

Plimoth Plantation’s Lunch and Learn Plimoth Plantation, 137 Warren Ave., Plymouth12 p.m. – 1 p.m.

MBL Falmouth Forum - “Poetry Reading with Linda Pastan” Falmouth High School, 874 Gifford Street, Falmouth 7:30 p.m.

Falmouth Education Foundation Annual Gala Coonamessett Inn, 311 Gifford Street, Falmouth 6 – 11 p.m.

Spring Clean Day at Plimoth Plantation Plimoth Plantation, 137 Warren Ave., Plymouth9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Civil War Film Festival - “THE GENERAL” Falmouth Public Library, 300 Main Street, Falmouth1 p.m.

Mahoney’s Winter “Farmers-plus” Market - Saturdays Mahoney’s Garden Center, 958 East Falmouth Highway, East Falmouth 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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Thank you, Michael, for inviting the Sea Crest Beach Hotel to advertise in the up-coming Chamber 2012-2013 Offi cial Guide & Local Di-rectory. We clearly recognize that this publication not only gives participating members a great marketing opportu-nity with the countless visi-tors and guests who come to Falmouth but that it also helps us fi nd the local resources (members of the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce) we require to run a great hotel and fi ll our personal needs. We invited our growing lists of Falmouth Friends to visit us often. Clark Guinn, Hotel Manager, can be reached at 508-540-9400.

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ences through the presentation and celebration of fi ne chorale music. With General Manager, Kate House-man, keeping everyone alert, Artistic Director, John Yankee, and Chorale president, Ralph Wadleigh intro-duced us to the 45 year old Chorale and schedule of upcoming events. They also gave everyone an opportu-

nity to purchase one of only 400 “Big Apple” raffl e tickets. For more infor-mation, visit www.falmouthchorale.org/specialevents.asp for details.

SAVE THE DATE: Catch your breath and get ready to network, so-cialize and have great fun with our host, Melissa Sousa and her staff at Board Stiff, 193 Main Street on Thurs-day, February 16, 2012 from 5:00 to 7:00pm. No one will be board-stiff.

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Business Fitness

Business Summit for a Healthy Workforce Thursday, February 9, 2012

3:00 – 5:30 pm

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Cape Cod 311 Service Road (1st floor Café), East Sandwich, MA 02537

Light refreshments and networking time – please bring brochures & business cards

A Program by the Chambers of Commerce of Falmouth, Mashpee, and Sandwich In conjunction with Barnstable County Human Services Suicide Prevention

Hosted by Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Cape Cod A business summit on healthy ways of coping with stress geared towards small business owners and single proprietors: The program is designed to provide support and resources to small businesses with no dedicated HR staff who seek to promote wellness, or are dealing with workplace issues around depression, anxiety, chronic illness, substance abuse and suicide risks.

Panel discussion includes:

William Doherty, Barnstable County Commissioners - welcome Dr. Bruce Cedar, Workplace Mental Health Initiative - how to recognize and manage

employees in crisis Michael E. Foley, Foley & Foley, PC – legal implications of human resource issues Dian Hamilton, Laughter Yoga - finding joy Dr. Jay Rosenfeld, Spaulding Hospital - the mind-body connection and the benefits of exercise Beth Albert, Barnstable County – available local resources

Come learn more on wellness for yourself and your staff in challenging economic times. Join the effort to promote a healthy environment for our Upper Cape workforce, our business partners and our employees.

All members of the business community are invited to attend this free event.

Please RSVP by February 6th to one of the following: Falmouth Chamber of Commerce, falmouth@falmouthchamber.com or 508-548-8500

Mashpee Chamber of Commerce, info@mashpeechamber.com or 508-477-0792 Sandwich Chamber of Commerce, info@sandwichchamber.com or 508-833-9755

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(L to R) Matthew

Philbrick, Distinctive

Property Services;

David Quigley,

WeNeedAVacation.com;

Brooks Bartlett, Bartlett

Financial Services, LLC

To fi nish the evening,

Treasure Chest offered

dessert and coffee along

with a tour of their

lovely gift shop. (L to

R) Maryanne Daley,

Janice Chafi n (owner),

Pam Polachi and Caro-

lyn Silva

Lori Haley demonstrates the TRX exercise system.

The large turnout at the Business After Hours enjoyed the

hospitality of Fitness Directions and Treasure Chest.

At left, Ralph Wadleigh, Chorale President (L) and John

Yankee, Artistic Director

Thanks to Jack in the Beanstalk for donating fresh fruit to the Christmas Parade Pancake Breakfast.

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