The ‘Inside Story’ of Tomasso at the Southborough Library on Wednesday

Earlier this year, the Southborough Business Network hosted a well-attend talk with Kevin Russell, the general manager of Wegmans. This month they’ll continue their INSIDE STORY speaker series with Tom Prince, owner of Southborough’s own Tomasso Trattori and Panzano Market. Here are the details:

The Southborough Business Network’s INSIDE STORY speaker series presents “10 Lessons Learned from a Successful Entrepreneur,” featuring Tom Prince. Mr. Prince owns two award-winning Southborough-based businesses, Italian restaurant Tomasso Trattoria & Enoteca and Panzano, a gourmet food and wine shop. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held on Wednesday, November 16 at 7 PM at the Southborough Library at 25 Main Street.

Mr. Prince, a former senior executive in the technology industry, will share insights gleaned during seven years as a successful entrepreneur. Topics he will cover include branding, social media, attracting and retaining good people and navigating a young business in a challenging economy.

In addition to other awards and recognition, Tomasso has been recognized by The Boston Globe with a “Best of the New” award and by Boston Magazine for “Best New Restaurant” as well as “Best Overall Restaurant.” Panzano has been selected as a runner-up by Boston Magazine for “Best Gourmet Food Shop.”

This is Mr. Prince’s first foray into the restaurant and food business. Prior to starting Tomasso, he was a Vice President of Sales at Siebel Systems. A lifelong resident of Metrowest, Mr. Prince grew up in Franklin, MA and now resides in Framingham with his wife Mary. They have 2 daughters, 20 and 22 years old.

The Southborough Business Network (SBN) connects the library with the Southborough business community. The SBN’s primary activity is the INSIDE STORY speaker series, a quarterly speaker series that highlights businesses with ties to Southborough.

Please bring your business card to enter a drawing for a door prize to be awarded at the end of the evening. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call Library Director Jane Cain at (508) 485-5031 or go to www.southboroughlib.org.

This event is supported by Southborough Rotary Club, Fay School, Economic Development Committee of Southborough and Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce.

(Image: Tom Prince, via www.tomassotrattoria.com)