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Tag: Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce

June 22, 1998July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Putnam Investments To Open Major Corporate Campus In Norwood-June 22, 1998

A massive corporate relocation shakes up the local industrial landscape as a finance giant secures an expansive suburban tech campus

March 1, 1997July 19, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Norwood-A Mixture of Residential, Commercial Areas-March 1, 1997

Standing at the intersection of Washington and Nahantan Streets in downtown Norwood is a wholesome experience. In a less flamboyant way, it's like being at Fenway Park on the day … Continue reading Norwood-A Mixture of Residential, Commercial Areas-March 1, 1997

November 6, 1994November 3, 2026 georgenhs Local Business History, This Day In Norwood History

Kline’s Department Store Shutting Its Doors in Downtown Norwood-November 6, 1994

Downtown Norwood loses its primary Washington Street retail anchor as Kline's Department Store begins liquidation, leaving 30 employees displaced and local officials working to preserve commercial vitality.

October 26, 1994October 24, 2026 georgenhs Local Business History, This Day In Norwood History

Downtown Norwood Anchor Kline’s Department Store Faces Imminent Closure by Year’s End Without a Buyer-October 26, 1994

Kline's Department Store, a 20-year downtown Norwood anchor employing 30 workers, faces closure by the end of 1994 unless a buyer emerges for the 26-store chain.

November 5, 1993November 2, 2026 georgenhs Automile, This Day In Norwood History

Auto Baron Ernie Boch Buys Historic 33-Acre Simoni’s Flowers Property on Route 1 for $4.48M-November 5, 1993

Auto baron Ernie Boch acquired the 33-acre Simoni's Flowers nursery site on Route 1 for $4.48 million, marking the end of a 70-year landmark business.

September 12, 1990September 10, 2026 georgenhs Politics, This Day In Norwood History

Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Steven Pierce Outlines Economic Plan to Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce-September 12, 1990

Republican gubernatorial candidate Steven Pierce outlines his small-business platform to the Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce at Concannon's Village.

August 15, 1989August 15, 2026 georgenhs Local Business History, This Day In Norwood History

Business Leaders Question “Anti-Commerce” Town Direction-August 15, 1989

Following a 2-2 selectmen vote denying a food license for a $1 million Taco Bell on Route 1, the Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce warned of an anti-business trend.

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