The Blackstone Valley

The Trone Family Celebrates Grand Opening of WineNation

Officials Welcome New Business & Jobs to the Region

WHO: Tom Trone, President of WineNation
Senator Michael O. Moore, D- 2nd Worcester
Representative Paul Frost, R- 7th Worcester
Steve Grossman, Democratic Candidate for State Treasurer
Jeannie Hebert, President, Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce
E. Bernard Plante, Chairman of the Millbury Board of Selectmen

WHAT: The Trone Family celebrates the opening of their first Massachusetts WineNation location at the Shoppes at Blackstone Valley. WineNation is providing a spark for the local economy; bringing 40-60 new jobs to the Blackstone Valley region.

WHERE:

WineNation
Shoppes at Blackstone Valley
70 Worcester- Providence Turnpike
Millbury, MA

WHEN:

Friday, July 30th, 2010
11 a.m.

About WineNation:
WineNation will offer the lowest-priced selection of more than 7,000 wines, 1,000 microbrews from around the world, gourmet foods, wine-related gifts and a dedicated wine team that has been through a rigorous wine education program and trained to work with shoppers to help them build their cellars.

The 33,000-square-foot shop, which will occupy the former Linens 'N Things store, will feature an incomparable selection of wines and gourmet food at exceptional values, as well as a 54-seat classroom for wine education programs and community events.

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About the Chamber

The mission of the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce is to promote the economic vitality of the Blackstone Valley and meet the needs of the Chamber's business members, while providing leadership on issues which impact the economy and quality of life in the Valley. The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce serves the eleven towns in the Massachusetts BV Region: Blackstone, Douglas, Grafton, Hopedale, Mendon, Millbury, Millville, Northbridge, Sutton, Upton and Uxbridge. For more information on the Chamber please contact administrator@blackstonevalley.org or call 508 234 9090 X101.