NEWS FROM THE CANTON ASSOCIATION OF INDUSTRIES

 The Canton Association of Industries recently held a BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE on January 27^th at the Canton Town Hall (The Salah Room) . The topics covered were “How the Canton Economic Development Committee Can Help Your Business” and “An Update of the Town of Canton’s Business Affairs”. Impressive overviews were presented by Facilitators Gene Manning, Chairperson of the Canton Economic Committee, Bill Friel Town Administrator and James Murgia Town Treasurer.

CAI Board of Director Nick Maffeo presented Canton Fire Chief Charles Doody a $4,000 check for safety equipment for the Fire Department. The event was attended by over 35 CAI members and Nick Maffeo concluded the meeting by issuing “Canton Association of Industries Certificate of Appreciation” to Gene Manning, CAI Director, Bill Friel , James Murgia and Fire Chief Doody.

Over 80 CAI members and their friends attend The Annual Holiday Party @ The Milton Hoosic Club located in Canton.

The CAI Donation Committee issued a $5,000 check to the Canton Food Pantry over 100 unwrapped toys were donated by the attendees.

President Howard Goldman issued CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION to Ed Sullivan, Lisa Corriveau & Meg Mahn for their efforts in organize the party.

A number of Town Officials and Town employees also attended the event.

The Canton Association of Industries recently held several events which were attended by CAI members and their friends.

THE NIGHT AT THE BROCKTON ROX held on Thursday, June 25, 2009 was attended by 40 members and their friends. The highlight of the event was when several Mass. Hospital School students throw out the first ball.

The theme of the event was to “KEEP BUSINESS in CANTON” campaign. This great initiative will encourage Canton businesses to make Canton a “small world” by connecting and sharing resources, patronizing each other’s businesses, and working to create success for Canton-based companies and those who do business in Canton.

The Tom Clark Annual Golf Event was held on June 29, 2009 at the Milton Hoosic Club located in Canton.

46 golfers enjoyed an afternoon of golf with prizes given to the first, second, closest to the pin and line with a prize for the putting contest.

A social concluded the golf event with several companies awarded certificates of appreciation for donating raffle prizes.

The event concluded by Paul Clark thanking everyone on behalf of the Clark family.

The 5th ANNUAL REEBOK/CAI HOMECOMING ROAD RACE will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2009

at the Canton high School, 7:30 a.m. registration. Last year’s Race was truly a blockbuster, with 488 registered runners and $52,000 raised for many worthy non-profit organizations in Canton such as the Mass. Hospital School, Clark School for the Deaf, Canton Recreation Dept., Canton Police and Fire Depts. and $4,000 scholarships to Canton High School seniors.

Part of the Canton Association of Industries mission is to raise money for deserving Canton based organizations like theses. The Road Race is an integral element of accomplishing that goal.

CAI is requesting any interested person who would like to offer a

silent auction item for the road race auction being organized the day of the race to call 781-828-2555.

Press Release (click link below to view)

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NSTAR Free Energy Audit

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If you are interested in the program you can visit them on line at www.nstar.com

The recent holiday party held by the Canton Association of Industries (CAI) at Reebok International gave an impressive array of local high-profile professionals in business, public service, education, politics and other fields a great opportunity to chat and get re-acquainted or meet for the first time.

The festive gathering attended by approximately 125 people also allowed CAI’s leadership to express sincere thanks to the Town of Canton and to particular individuals, as well as mention a key initiative for the future.

Among the notable guests were Selectmen Robert Burr Jr., Vice Chair Avril Elkort, and Clerk Sal Salvatori Jr., State Rep. William Galvin, Norfolk District Attorney William Keating, Fire Chief Thomas Ronayne, Police Chief Ken Berkowitz, and Superintendent of Schools Dr. John D’Auria.

CAI President Howard Jay Goldman told the crowd that “We all have a lot to be grateful for,” including the fact that Canton has created a very hospitable climate for business. He also noted CAI’s desire to help increase recognition of businesses in the retail community, thus encouraging residents to keep their money in the Town. Goldman said more details will be available as the project takes shape.

He mentioned that CAI looks forward to giving money back to Canton, which they have done successfully yet again. Goldman announced that in 2008, through activities such as the 4th Annual Reebok Homecoming Road Race held in September, which had 486 registered participants, CAI raised over $56,000, and of that amount, over $33,000 will go back to the community.

He thanked several companies for their generous support – Reebok, Pepsi Bottling Group, One Beacon Insurance, and Computershare. Reebok “has always been there for us,” Goldman said, specifically citing CFO Joseph Keane, who is a CAI board member and Mary Ellen Carney, who works with him.

Keane was on a business trip and was thus unable to be at the party. Filling in for him was former Reebok Community Liaison Executive Paul Foster, who gratefully accepted a stunning crystal urn on Reebok’s behalf for being the Corporate Road Race winner.

Certificates of appreciation went to the following individuals: Ed Gilmore, who along with his colleagues, coordinated the collection and distribution of toys to needy families; (I NEED THE NAMES AND TITLES OF THE OTHER RECIPIENTS AND WHY THEY WERE HONORED).

Nancy White and Nick Maffeo of the CAI donation committee awarded grants to the Fire Department for equipment that will stabilize vehicles involved in rollover accidents so that people can be safely extricated from them, and to the Police Department to fund its K9 program. Chiefs Ronayne and Berkowitz, respectively, accepted with words of heartfelt appreciation to CAI.

Roger Pritzker of the CAI donation committee announced that three businesses have submitted applications to join CAI, including FM Generator, Triad Advertising, and National Resource Management.

Goldman concluded the formal portion of the evening by thanking CAI Executive Director Paul Hannigan for being the group’s liaison with the community and doing such an effective job.

Despite the current economic downturn that has dramatically affected Massachusetts and the nation, Goldman exhorted the audience to be optimistic. “Let’s all think positive for next year!”, he urged them.

2008 Golf Event

The Canton Association of Industries on June 23rd sponsored a golf event at the Milton Hoosic Country Club in honor of Past President Tom Clark.

Forty-seven golfers and guests attended the event with prizes being awarded to first, second place winners and winners of closest to the pin and middle of the fairway.

The social event that followed was attended by participating golfers and several guests and a raffle was organized with prizes provided by Pepsi Bottling, Reebok, Boston Mutual Life Insurance, Draper Knitting , Orchard Cove & Scott Trethewey, PGA.

The event concluded with Steve Costello & Nick Maffeo, CAI Board members issuing donation checks to Mass. Hospital School for $5,000 and the Canton Recreation Committee for $2,000.

Photos are Nick Maffeo CAI Board Member issuing checks to Jeff Kaylor, Canton Recreation Director and Richard Crisafulli Director of Recreation, Mass. Hospital School.

President, Howard Goldman would like to formally thank all the volunteers and companies that made the 3rd ANNUAL REEBOK CANTON HOMECOMING ROAD RACE a success.
448 runners registered for the event & CAI raised over $52,000 that will be given to many worthy Town of Canton organizations.

See Photos from the event HERE