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New Passenger Elevator Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony!Thursday May 26th |
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Please help us celebrate the ribbon-cutting of our new passenger elevator Thursday May 26th at Orange Innovation Center, 131 West Main Street, Orange, MA 5-6PM WELCOME RECEPTION in the 3rd floor Gallery Business networking hour with food, beverages, live acoustic music 6PM Official Elevator RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY with invited guests including: To follow, a brief thank you to all those who have supported O.I.C.’s efforts to provide improved accessibility and a sustainable platform for regional economic development. 1. Making it in Massachusetts - OIC chose local vendors to manufacture the new elevator (Gillespie Corp. of Ware, MA) and for installation (Independent Elevator of Shutesbury, MA) instead of choosing multi-national vendors. Although more expensive, we believe that the quality and durability of Gillespie’s heavier-duty mechanism, stainless steel car interior and their dedicated local service and support will prove to be a wise long-term investment. 2. It’s a Green Machine – Every component was carefully chosen, from vegetable oil based hydraulics, low-wattage LED lighting, High-Voltage energy efficient drive, low VOC paints and non-formaldehyde gassing stainless steel interior to make OIC’s new elevator one of the greenest machines in Western MA. 3. Importance of providing accessibility to upper floors of historic manufacturing buildings - Without the income from leasing upper floors, older buildings will quickly fall into disrepair, deteriorate; and ultimately becoming an eyesore and burden to public safety. O.I.C. has re-purposed the historic Minute Tapioca-Bedroom Factory; creating a sustainable 21st Century use for the 35+ businesses already located here; supporting North Quabbin micro and small business growth, and significant new job creation for our region. Then, Saturday June 4th we'll have an OIC Marketplace OPEN HOUSE with lawn events, live music, WJDF, etc. geared more toward the general public and families; featuring OIC MARKETPLACE businesses from HONEYOGA to The Maple Grove Farmhouse Bakery, and everything in between including NQ Food Co-Op, Bohemian Kitchen & Café, Eagle Peak Fitness, Amber Bloom Flowers & Gifts, Silverlace Treasures Jewelry, Party Central, American Renaissance Creations, Hog Tooth Knives, Massage by Aleshia, etc. A big Par-Tay! Seeds of Solidarity and the SOL Garden Program Present the 1st Annual Food Forum (select link to view larger PDF with full information) ____________________ March 27th: Open Studio and Artisan Sale (select link to view larger PDF with full information)
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