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Good Morning Metro South!

CHAMBER MISSIONTo serve the interests of member businesses while providing community leadership to ensure the economic advancement of the Metro South region.

CONTENTS

Calendar of Events 3

Good News 4

Renewing Members 10

Upcoming Events 12

John Ryan, page 4

Loann West, page 5

Abington • Avon • Bridgewater Brockton • Canton • East Bridgewater • Easton • Halifax • Hanover • Hanson • Holbrook • Norwell • Randolph • Rockland • Sharon • Stoughton • West Bridgewater •Whitman

Leading BusinessesLeading Communities

September2007

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The Metro South Chamber of Commerceis presenting the first Good Morning MetroSouth of the season on Thursday, September20 from 7:30-9:00 am at the Holiday Inn andConference Center located at 195 WestgateDrive, Brockton.

The featured speak-er at the Breakfast is Dr.Dana Mohler - Faria,President of BridgewaterState College.

Few people personi-fy the spirit, missionand character of Bridge-water State Collegemore than its 11th pres-ident, Dr. Dana Mohler-Faria. An integral part of

the campus community for nearly two decadesand a lifelong resident of SoutheasternMassachusetts, Dr. Mohler-Faria has followed apath of achievement that undoubtedly res-onates well with many of the college's nearly10,000 students.

President Mohler-Faria is the first person ofcolor to lead Bridgewater State College and isonly the second Cape Verdean in the UnitedStates to be elected the president of a highereducation institution.

Shortly after becoming president, Dr.Mohler-Faria undertook an aggressive plan to

expand the number of full-time, tenure-trackfaculty at the college. He also founded Connect, a

Southeastern Massachusettspartnership dedicated to

advancing theregional mis-sion of public

higher education. Under his leadership, the col-lege endowment has grown to $17 million is thelargest for any state college in theCommonwealth.

In addition to his work as president, Dr.Mohler-Faria also serves as MassachusettsGovernor Deval Patrick's special advisor foreducation, an unpaid position in the governor'scabinet.

Toby Stapleton will also be speaking at theBreakfast.

Toby Stapleton is Executive Director, of theInternational Trade Assistance Center (ITAC).The International Trade Assistance Center is aprivate, non-profit organization that providesinternational trade assistance to local companies.

The Good Morning Metro South is beingsponsored by St. Joseph Manor. St. JosephManor is a 118-bed non-profit nursing homelocated on a 26 wooded acre campus. The cam-pus also a our Mater Dei Adult Day Health pro-gram which serves 60 clients per day offeringsupport and relief to caregivers who have 24-

The Metro South Chamber of Commerce cordially invitesmembers of the business community, candidates for public office,and state, federal and local elected officials to gather on Thursday,October 4 for the 18th Annual Legislative and CandidatesReception. The reception will be held at Donahue Hall, on thecampus of Stonehill College in Easton from 5:00-7:30 p.m. Thereception is sponsored by Comcast and Stonehill College.

The reception is a casual event at which business leaders,elected officials, and candidates for public office can renew face-to-face contacts and discuss issues of importance to them and thebusiness community while enjoying complimentary refreshmentsand hors d’oeuvres.

Legislative actions at municipal offices, on Beacon Hill and inWashington are having far greater impact on Metro South area

W o r k f o r c e K e yt o S u c c e s s

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Hank Saunders, page 9

Bank of America recently presented a check to theMetro South Chamber of Commerce for the BusinessAssistance Center (BAC) and Edison Business Incubatorspace (EBI). The BAC and EBI provide resources andcounseling to entrepreneurs and small businessesthroughout the region. If you would like to learn moreabout the EBI or BAC services offered, contact the

Chamber at 508.586.0500 x 223. Pictured aboveL-R: Howard Wright, Wright Technologies, a companywhich grew from the EBI, and Robert Kenworthy andPaul Anghinetti of Bank of America.

Bank of AmericaSupports Small Business

Thursday, September 20, Holiday Inn BrocktonThe Metro South

Chamber has partneredwith The Institute for a CompetitiveWorkplace, (an affiliate of the U.S.

Chamber of Commerce) to presentthe Alfred P. Sloan Award forBusiness Excellence in WorkplaceFlexibility.

The Flexibility Award honorsthose who are proactive and act-ing as role models for businessexcellence in flexible scheduling,job sharing, cross rotations, andencouraging employees in con-tinuing their education.

The Award is part of anationwide initiative that aims tohighlight the importance of flexi-bility as a workplace strategy toenhance business competitive-ness. The US Chamber has select-ed the Metro South Chamber topresent the award again in 2008.

Greg Roth, Institute for Competitive Workplace,Diana Digiorgi, Old Colony Elder Services andrecipient of the Alfred P. Sloan Award, andChristopher Cooney, Chamber President/CEO.

Donahue Hall, Stonehill College

Thursday, October 4, Stonehill College, Easton

Sponsored By:

Continued on page 7

Dr. Dana Mohler Faria, Presidentof Bridgewater State College

Continued on page 7

Legislative Reception

Sponsored by:St. Joseph Manor

Mayoral ForumOctober 18

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The next Human ResourceManagement Council (HRMC) meeting will take place onThursday, September 13, 8am atthe Holiday Inn in Brockton.

Kathryn A. Swanson Flannery,M.S., Consultation Program Super-visor, Massachusetts Division ofOccupational Safety will be show-casing a free consulta-tion service designed tohelp employers recog-nize and control poten-tial safety and healthhazards at their work-sites, improve theirsafety and health pro-gram, assist in trainingemployees, and possibly qualify fora one-year exemption from routineOSHA inspections.

Human Resource Management CouncilThis service, which is jointly

funded by the DOS and the U.S.Department of Labor, OccupationalSafety and Health Administration(OSHA), is primarily targeted forsmaller businesses (less than 250employees per establishment or 500employees nationwide) in high haz-ard industries; such as manufactur-

ing, healthcare, and con-struction. Your firm’s nameand any other informationyou provide will be keptconfidential.

Also at this meeting willbe Tim Irving, ARM, CSP,OSHA Compliance Ass-istance Specialist.

Pre-register by calling 508.586.0500ext. 231. The cost is $18 for membersand $28 for non-members.

The Metro South Chamber ofCommerce and a group of economicdevelopment practitioners and otherstakeholders gathered in late July atBridgewater State College, under theauspices of the college's Institute forRegional Development, to exploreand discuss the possibility of forginga mutually beneficial regional eco-nomic development collaborative.

Situated in the fastest growingregion in the Commonwealth, thecities and towns on the southernmostpart of I-495 anchor a burgeoningregional economy with the potential

Metro South Chamber Participates in I-495 Collaborativeto expand and attract and retaineven more businesses and createeven more jobs.

Local agencies represented in-cluded The Metro South Chamber of Commerce, The Taun-ton Area Chamber ofCommerce, The Cran-berry Country Chamberof Commerce, The OldColony Planning Council,The Plymouth RegionalEconomic Development Foun-dation, The Industrial DevelopmentCommission of Taunton, The Brock-

Do You Have an HR Question?Try the Human Resource Hotline

All employers must now post the new 0. Where can I find a copy?As of July 24, 2007, every employer subject to the Fair Labor Standard

Act’s minimum wage provisions must post, and keep posted, a noticeexplaining the Act in a conspicuous place in all of their establishment.

Download your FREE poster at www.dol.gov/esa,or click the link on the Chamber homepage.

In addition, find an overview of the new lawand articles which discuss Massachuestts stateMinimum wages at the Society for Human ResourceManagement website, www.shrm.org

If you have a human resource question, simply e-mailthe HR hotline at [email protected] or logonto www.metrosouthchamber.com. For more informationcontact Kim Bewsher at 508.586.0500 ext. 231.

Sponsored by:

ton 21st Century Corporation, TheTown of Bridgewater, MassDevel-opment and Bridgewater State College.

Mr. Donald Sullivan, communityand economic development director

of the SoutheasternRegional Planning andEconomic District, present-ed a regional demographicsummary which lead to aroundtable discussion as towhether it would be mutu-

ally beneficial for these 20 proposedcommunities to band together in aneffort to create a regional entity

focused on economic development.This focus, for example, might takethe form of sharing technicalresources, lending expertise,exchanging ideas, co-operative mar-keting and collaborating on infra-structure, transportation or otherregional issues.

The group was enthusiastic aboutexploring this collaborative and fallmeetings are planned to further iden-tify stakeholders, define the neworganization's mission, develop awork plan and engage state and leg-islative leaders in the collaboration.

H.R.M.C.Calendar!Health Insurance Mandate Update

The new Massachusetts HealthCare Reform requires nearly all adultsto carry health insurance. It isMassachusetts’ plan to reduce thenumber of people who do not havehealth insurance and to work toimprove the cost and quality ofhealth care.

As of July 1, 2007,employers with 11or more full timeemployees mustadopt and maintain aSection 125 Plan whichuses the federal tax code to allowemployees to pay for insurance withpre-tax dollars. They must also pay a“fair and reasonable” share of theiremployees’ health insurance or pay aFair Share Contribution of up to $295per employee. Employers must pay aFree Rider Surcharge when theydon’t offer a Section 125 Plan and

when employees or their depend-ents get medical care that is paidby the state’s “Free Care Pool” forthe uninsured. They must alsocomplete an Employer HealthInsurance Responsibility

Disclosure Form to report ifthey offer a qualified

125 Plan.The Health

Connector is anindependent state

agency that adminis-ters much of the law. The

Connector sets the standards forthe health insurance that adultsmust now carry, helps individualsand employers get more affordablehealth insurance coverage andworks with insurance companiesto create new health insurancechoices for individuals andemployers.

For more information, visit theConnector website,

www.mahealthconnector.org

Junction of Rt 24 and Rt 495

Business Breakfasts at Bridgewater StateDane Bedward

Vice President andGeneral Manager,Genzyme Corporation Tuesday, September 18,8:30 amRSVP by September 13

Mary Pat Cormier, EsquireEdwards Angell Palmer & Dodge Tuesday, October 16, 8:30 amRSVP by October 11

Holly BondFounder, Bulldog Interactive FitnessMonday, October 26, 8:30 amRSVP by October 25

General information for breakfasts:Rondileau Campus Center, Council Chambers,

Bridgewater State College

Admission is free.

Email [email protected] or call508.531.2725 to RSVP and for more information.


www.metrosouthchamber.com ACTION Report September 2007 3

SEPTEMBER Calendar3 Chamber Closed - Labor Day

5 Ambassador Meeting

13 Human Resource Management Council Holiday Inn, 195 Westgate Drive, Brockton

14 Government Affairs

20 Good Morning Metro SouthHoliday Inn, 195 Westgate Drive, Brockton

Coming upOctober


4 Legislative ReceptionStonehill College, Donahue Hall, North Easton

8 Chamber Closed - Columbus Day

10 Executive Committee

12 SOMWBA Workshop

18 Good Morning Metro South - Mayoral ForumHoliday Inn, 195 Westgate Drive, Brockton

24 Business After HoursTD Bank North,3 Roche Brothers Way, North Easton

26 Board RetreatStonehill College, Donahue Hall, North Easton

Save the dateNovember


9 Government Affais

14 Annual Meeting & EXPOMassasoit Conference Center, Route 27, Brockton

ExpoMeeting

24 Brockton Holiday Parade Downtown Brockton

29 Business After HoursCaritas Good Samaritan, 235 N. Pearl Street, Brockton

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OFFICERS

Chair of the BoardReinald G. Ledoux, Jr.Brockton Area Transit Authority

President and CEOChristopher CooneyMetro South Chamber of Commerce

Chair-ElectH. Scott SanbornSovereign Bank

TreasurerGary R. OmanGary R. Oman, P.C.

Vice Chair Community AffairsRick ColonVerizon

Vice Chair Economic DevelopmentRobert KenworthyBank of America

Vice Chair Government AffairsChristine KaravitesProteas Customized Consulting

Vice Chair Membership DevelopmentDaniel TroutThe Community Bank

Immediate Past ChairStephen HallNational Grid

CHAMBER STAFF

508-586-0500 Front Desk x 221

Christopher CooneyPresident and CEO x 223

Kim BewsherProgram Director x 231

Kerry SullivanFinance x 230

Eddie TerrenziMembership and Public Relations x 225

ACTION Report Volume 7 - Issue 8(USPS-410630) is published monthly except for combinedJuly/August for $5.00 per year by the Metro South Chamber ofCommerce, Sixty School Street, Brockton, MA 02301-4087.Periodical Postage Paid at Brockton, MA. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Action Report, Sixty School Street, Brockton, MA 02301-4087

The Metro South Chamber of Commerce is solely responsiblefor the editorial content of this publication.

The Chamber wishes to assure our members of our intentionto provide physically challenged participants equal access toall programs. If you or your employees have special needs inthis area, please let us know by calling the Chamber at 508-586-0500 at least 48 hours in advance.

Metro South Chamber of Commerce Sixty School Street, Brockton, MA 02301-4087 tel: 508 586-0500/fax: 508 587-1340 [email protected] www.metrosouthchamber.com

CHAMBER MISSION: To serve the interestsof member businesses while providing communityleadership to ensure the economic advancement ofthe Metro South region.

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DIRECTORS

Pasquale Ciaramella - Old Colony Planning Council

Jack Conway -Jack Conway & Company, Inc.

John Costa - B C Tent & Awning Company

Loretta DeGrazia - East Coast Petroleum

Dotun Diyaolu - Pharmacist

Jeffrey Dukess - Frenette & Dukess, PC

Linda Faria Braun - Adult Learning Center

John Holiver - Caritas Good Samaritan Medical Center

Susan Joss - Brockton Neighborhood Health Center

Kelly Carney Kelly - Raynham Taunton Greyhound Park

Stephen McDuffy - Holmes-McDuffy Florists

Dana Mohler-Faria - Bridgewater State College

William Morse - Mutual Bank

Gerard Nadeau - Rockland Trust Company

Basan Nembirkow - Brockton Public Schools

David Orloff - Sharkansky & Co., LLP, CPA’s

Andrea Papadopoulos - Arista Associates, Inc.

Lester Schindel - New England Sinai Hospital

Larry Siskind -Siskind and Siskind Attorneys at Law

John Vlaco - Brophy & Phillips Co., Inc.

Charles Wall - Massasoit Community College

Patricia Williams - HarborOne Credit Union

Photo and print production by Mark Mahoney, The Enterprise

Note: All meetings are held at the Metro South Chamber Office

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GOODNewsCelebrate the great things going on!

Dr. Greenwald Joins Brockton HospitalMarc Greenwald, M.D., FACP, has

been announced Chief of Medicine atBrockton Hospital.Dr. Greenwald willplay a key role in set-ting the overallcourse and directionof medical care inthis community.

Prior to coming toBrockton Hospital,Dr. Greenwald servedas Chief Medical Officer at the FallonClinic in Worcester, served as VicePresident of Quality Assurance andImprovement at Guthrie Health andas Vice President of Quality andOutcomes at Robert Packer Hospital,both in Pennsylvania.

Webster Bank New HiresJohn P. “Jay” Ryan has joined

Webster Bank as senior vice presi-

dent, government finance, and ischarged with developing and over-seeing the bank's public entity busi-ness in Rhode Island andSoutheastern Massachusetts. PatriciaPaola has joined Webster as vice pres-ident, government finance, servingcity and town governments, housingauthorities, schools and water dis-tricts. For more information aboutWebster Bank, visit www.WebsterOnline.com.

Dr. Aronson, named VP of MPMS

Scott M. Aronson,DPM, a staff mem-ber at Caritas GoodSamaritan MedicalCenter, has beenelected Vice Pres-

ident of the Massachusetts Pod-iatricMedical Society (MPMS), an affiliateof the American Podiatric MedicalAssociation (APMA). Dr. Aronsonhas served on the MPMS board since

2003 and has coordinated the partici-pation of MPMS member podiatristsin the American DiabetesAssociation's Boston Walk forDiabetes and the Diabetes Expo forthe past four years and currentlychairs the MPMS Public Educationand Information Committee.

G.T. Reilly New HiresSteven A. Robbins and Daniel P.

Alcott recently joined the audit andaccounting department of G.T. Reilly& Company in Milton, Mass-achusetts as entry-level StaffAccountants.

G.T. Reilly & Company is a full-service accounting and consultingfirm whose clients include corpora-tions, individuals, closely-held fami-ly businesses, multi-national compa-nies, non-profit organizations andfinancial institutions. The firm offerstraditional accounting, auditing andtax services, as well as managementconsulting services and estate plan-ning.

SNEEF ForumThe Southern New England

Enterprise Forum (SNEEF) will haveits first meeting at 5:00 pm onSeptember 13th at the AdvancedTechnology and ManufacturingCenter in Fall River with a focus onrenewable energy. CongressmanDelahunt, a leader in policy onmarine renewable energy, willkeynote, schedule permitting, andwill be followed by a panel of indus-try and venture capital experts.SNEEF is dedicated to fosteringentrepreneurship through presenta-tions and networking. The meetingwill start with a networkingClambake by the Lake, followed at6:00 by the formal program. The costof the program is $20 with advancedregistration and $25 at the door.Reservations may be made by callingthe Program Director, ColleenPowers, at 508-910-9823 or [email protected]. For more infor-mation see www.sneef.umassd.edu

Children’s Museum and ComcastThe Children's Museum in Easton

announced a partnership withComcast in recognition of theMuseum's Volunteer programs. The$5,290 grant will support volunteers

who contribute to making theMuseum a fantastic place for chil-dren and families to learn, grow, andplay.

The Children Museum In Eastonoffers over 100 classes, programs andspecial events per year, many ofwhich are conducted with the assis-tance of volunteering parents, chil-dren, business professional's, collegestudents and retirees. Comcast andThe Children's Museum in Eastonshare a similar outlook on volun-teerism.

The Comcast donation will helpthe Museum expand and formalizeits continuing volunteer efforts as theMuseum annually has over 500 vol-unteers ranging in age from 11 toadult.

Conway Ad Group Wins AwardsThe Conway Ad Group, recently

won four international communica-tion awards for its Golden Jubileevideo, “Conway Country - TheDream, the Destiny.”

The 28-minute tribute, written byJack Conway Advertising DirectorMarie Fricker and produced by LouLeta of Digital Video Consulting inMarshfield, was a nostalgic docu-mentary chronicling Jack Conway's50-year journey from cub sportsreporter at the old Boston RecordAmerican to founder and chairmanof the largest independent real estatecompany in five of the six NewEngland States.

All proceeds from the sales of theDVD to Conway associates andfriends were donated to theMainSpring Coalition for theHomeless in Brockton.

Mutual Bank Reverse MortgageMutual Bank, a leading communi-

ty bank with eight full service officesin Southeastern Massachusetts andCape Cod, has announced that it hasintroduced a new reverse mortgageprogram. The reverse mortgage is aloan that allows older homeowners

to convert part of the equity in theirhomes into tax-free income. Its pri-mary design is to strengthen asenior's financial independence byproviding funds without having tosell the home, give up title, or takeon a new monthly mortgage pay-ment.

Like a traditional mortgage, thereverse mortgage is secured by theequity in the house; unlike othermortgages, it requires no monthlypayments. Mutual Bank will hostseminars on the reverse mortgageprogram for interested parties. Inthe meantime, anyone with ques-tions is encouraged to call 781-447-4488.

Old Colony YMCA Annual MeetingEvent: 120th Annual Meeting of theOld Colony YMCADate: Wednesday, November 7, 2007Place: Martin Institute, StonehillCollegeTime: Noon (sharp) - 2 pmFor reservations: Darlene Silverman,(508) 583-2155 or [email protected].

Caritas Teleconferencing Although he is thousands of miles

away in Iraq, U.S. Marine Corps

Lance Corporal Tyrelle Greene, 22,was able to witness daughter's birththanks to video teleconferenceequipment at Caritas GoodSamaritan Medical Center andFreedom Calls Foundation, a NewJersey-based non-profit that fosterscommunication between deployedtroops and their families at home.Caritas Good Samaritan MedicalCenter recently installed the state-of-the-art video teleconference sys-tem, part of a $250,000 initiativeacross Caritas Christi Healthcare'ssix-hospital system.

The video teleconference equip-ment at Caritas Good SamaritanMedical Center is also used formeetings and presentations, cuttingdown on drive time and mileageexpenses for staff and physicians.Caritas Christi is also looking at

John P. Ryan

SMALL BUSINESS SPACE Available at Chamber

Call 508-586-0500 x221

Dr. Marc Greenwald

Patricia Paola

Scott Aronson

Jack Conway,Chairman, Lou Leta,

Digital VideoConsulting, MarieFricker, Ad Group

Director, and DennisLilla, V.P. of Conway

Sales. Melissa Greeneholds newborn

daughter JanelleMargaret for her

husbandCorporal Tyrelle

Greene


Stoughton, located directly acrossthe street from the hospital The pro-gram is free and open to the publicand offers caregivers a chance tosocialize, share tips and take time outfrom caregiving. Free handouts willbe available and a question andanswer session will follow the talk.

For more information and to reg-ister, call Sinai's Adult Day HealthProgram by Tuesday, September 11,2007 at (781) 297-1375

Transition to Tomorrow SummitBridgewater State College is spon-

soring a summit for public adminis-trators in Southeastern Mass-achusetts on Thursday, September13, 2007 in the Rondileau CampusCenter. The program will begin withregistration at 11:30 a.m. and willconclude with a reception at 5:00p.m. This free event is designed forleaders from area non-profit andgovernmental agencies. The concur-rent sessions, which begin followinga light lunch at 12:00 noon, will offeradvice in workforce development,media relations, environmental sus-tainability and performance basedsupervision. Presenters will includeprofessionals from the master's inpublic administration program atBSC as well as invited experts.

Registration is required. For moreinformation or to register, pleasecontact Sharon Hines at [email protected] or 508.531.1387.

Playground Built By KidsIn early August, more than 250

volunteers gathered to construct abrand new playground from start tofinish all in one day. The playgroundwas designed based on input from thechildren of the Boys & Girls Club ofBrockton and given to the KaBOOM!


using the technology for stroke diag-nosis.

Curves Testimonial“I lost 21 pounds in 4 months workingout 3 x a week at Curves!”

-Delane FavorCurves, 98 Westgate Drive,

Brockton, 508-586-8484

U.S. Wealth Management, LLC HireU.S. Wealth

Management, LLC,a firm specializing inproviding wealthmanagement pro-grams through CPAfirm affiliates andfinancial advisors,has announced thatLoann West has

joined the company as Marketingand Coaching Coordinator. In thisrole, she will create marketing mate-rials and work closely on marketingwith agents in the field. She will alsobe responsible for the creation anddistribution of internet marketingmaterials, website marketing andconference organization.

NE Sinai Hospital Alzheimer’s ClinicIf you have a friend or loved one

with Alzheimer's disease, you mayknow there are common behaviorproblems associated with this illness.But do you know the three stages ofAlzheimer's, and that they can over-lap? “The Stages of Alzheimer'sDisease and What to Expect” will bethe topic presented by Sinai'sDeborah Ribak, LSW, on Thursday,September 13, 2007 from 4:00 to 5:30pm at New England Sinai Hospital'sAlzheimer's Adult Day HealthCenter. at 143 York Street in

planners. Build-A-Bear Workshopprovided financial and volunteerresources. Twenty-three new play

a c t i v i t i e swere built,i n c l u d i n gRockblocks,Ad v e n t u r eBridge and aU - B o u n c e .

Volunteers contributed more than1,200 hours of service, reclaiming 2,666square feet of empty fields as play-ground space for kids. The Play spaceis located at the Harold D. Bent Park inBrockton on the corner of Ash Streetand Belmont Avenue.

Caring For Kids Golf TournyThe 18th Annual Caring for Kids

Golf Tournament is Monday,September 10, 2007 at Thorny LeaGolf Club, Brockton. The eventbegins at 1 pm following a buffetlunch in the clubhouse. A dinnerwith prizes for golf, raffles and anauction follows golf. Proceeds from

SMALL BUSINESS INCUBATOR SPACENow Available at the Chamber

Call 508-586-0500 x221

Loann West

Wait Until YouMeet TiffanyShe’s the exciting new grand ballroomat the recently expanded, beautifullyremodeled Four Points by SheratonNorwood Hotel and ConferenceCenter. And is Tiffany gorgeous! With fourteen-foot ceilings, alabasterchandeliers, mahogany and granitebars, and garden terrace, Tiffany is aperfect host for elegant weddings,Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, proms, specialoccasions, company parties and corporate events.

To meet Tiffany in person, and tolearn more about her superb cuisineand special event staff, please call781 . 255 . 3159

Four Points by Sheraton NorwoodHotel and Conference Center

1125 Boston-Providence Turnpike, Rte 1

www.fourpointsnorwood.com

the golf tournament directly benefitthe Caring for Kids Program. TheCaring for Kids Program, a specialservice of the Brockton Visiting NurseAssociation, provides specializedhome health care for children whosuffer from catastrophic, life threat-ening illnesses and their families. Formore information about the golf tour-nament or the Caring for KidsProgram, please call the BrocktonVisiting Nurse Association at 508-587-2121.

Entrepreneurial WorkshopOn Wednesday, September 19,

SEED Corporation will present a freeentrepreneurial workshop at theHoliday Inn, 700 Myles StandishBlvd., Taunton from 8:30am-4pm.Learn the fundamentals of planning,preparing for and financing yourbusiness, and how to learn andunderstand financial statements.Register by September 12. For moreinformation, contact Tamarah Baraoat 508.822.1020.



Chamber Tracks Rail Project

GRO-N-THINGS, INC.

SERVING AREA BUSINESS SINCE 1975

Shelley TierneyOWNER

P.O. Box 1246Middleboro, MA 02346508.947.8433 (p)781.767.2244 (f)

Interior Plant Maintenance and Design Service

Chamber Board member PatCiaramella of OCPC and ChamberPresident Christopher Cooney partici-pated in a familiarization tour with theMBTA in July. The Greenbush Linethrough Hingham with service toScituate, MA was the focus for theafternoon. The tour highlighted manyaspects of rail service including stationdesign, parking facilities, infrastructurecomponents, inter-model operationsand economic development.

MassDevelopment has launcheda new financing program called theNew Markets Leveraged Loan Fund.This fund will support businessgrowth and job creation in areas ofthe state identified by federal man-date as low-income census tracts.The New Markets program drawson funds allocated to Mass-Development by the U.S. Depart-ment of Treasury's New Markets TaxCredit program, created to attractcapital from the private sector to lowincome communities through taxcredit incentives. MassDevelopmentis one of only five outlets in theCommonwealth with access to thisprogram, issuing loans that range

MassDevelopment, the state's economic development authority, is partnering withChambers of Commerce across the Commonwealth to publicize finance and development tools available to support your business.

New Markets Leveraged Loan Fund

from $50,000 to $2 million. 29 South Canal LLC used a $1.2

million New Markets loan tofinance the renovation of an 80,000-square-foot mill building inLawrence. The new facility, namedthe South Canal InternationalBusiness Center, now serves as atrade center and base of develop-ment for international companiesinterested in opening manufactur-ing or sales facilities in the UnitedStates. The improvements allowedthe Center to accommodate 20 addi-tional companies and will bringmore than 30 new jobs to the area inthe first two years.

MassDevelopment is committed to helping your business grow by providing financingsolutions that fit your needs. We have regional offices located throughout the state; inDevens, Fall River, Lowell, Springfield and Worcester. Please call us at 1-800-445-8030,or visit massdevelopment.com for more information about the New Markets LeveragedLoan Fund and other MassDevelopment programs.

Report of the Nominating CommitteeThe Chamber Board of Directors,

composed of a broad cross-section ofChamber members, is responsible forpolicy direction for the organization.For continuity, board terms are staggered over three years. TheChamber's Nominating Committeehas prepared the following slate ofcandidates to fill terms expiring thisyear on the Board of Directors.

Nominated to serve a three-yearterm in the Class of 2010 are PatCiaramella; OCPC, Rick Colon;Verizon, Susan Joss; NeighborhoodHealth, Ray Ledoux; BAT, and AndreaPapadopoulos; Arista Associates.

Nominated to serve a two-yearterm in the Class of 2009 are LorettaDegrazia; East Coast Petroleum andJohn Holiver; Caritas Good SamaritanMedical Center.

Nominated to serve a one-yearterm in the Class of 2008 are Frank Briel; IKEA, Brenda Hunter;

Shaw's, Steve McDuffy; HolmesMcDuffy Florists, and Lydie Ult-imo; T.E.R.I.

In accordance with theChamber bylaws, additional namesof Chamber members can be nomi-nated by petition bearing the sig-natures of at least 30 member firmsin good standing. Such petitionsmust be filed by September 14,2007. If a legal petition is presentedwith additional candidates, thenames of all candidates will bemailed to all active members. If nopetition is filed, the nominationsshall be closed and the nominatedslate will be elected by the Board attheir October meeting. New Boardmembers will take office at theChamber's Annual Meeting onNovember 14, 2007. All Board ofDirectors' meetings are open to anyChamber member who wishes toattend.

MassDevelopment Opens Office in Chamber

MassDevelopment has opened an office on thefirst floor of the Chamber Building located at 60School Street, Brockton. MassDevelopment provides

the financial tools and real estate expertise needed to stimulate economic growth across the state of Mass-achusetts. For more information, call 508-586-9669.

Pictured to the right: Jim Walsh of MassDevelopmentwith Christopher Cooney, Metro South ChamberPresident/CEO.

Above: MBTA double-decker commuter rail carunloads passengers at a station platform onthe new Greenbush line.

Right: Pat Ciaremella of OCPC listens to aMBTA project engineer describing the anticipat-ed Greenbush rail activity set to begin this fall.


94th Annual Meeting andBusiness-to-Business Expo

Savethe

Date!


Patty Joe’s Po-Boy Cafe Open For Business

Patricia (Patty) McKenna and Arthur “Joe”McKenna, Owners of Patty Joe’s Po-BoyCafe stand outside their cafe located on

1209 Bedford Street, Abington. For moreinformation call 781-878-0855

The Business-to-Business Expo is a great opportunity to reach over threehundred business people throughout the Metro South region. Designed to bea personal table top expo, presenters will be provided with meaningful oppor-tunities to promote their company to prospect after prospect. It is the rightplace, the right time, and the right audience.

The cost of a booth is $309 for members. Call before October 14 and receive the discounted price of $259. In previous years, the Chamber’sresponse to this opportunity has been very strong. Since space is limited, reg-istrations are on a first come, first served basis. To reserve your booth space,and for sponsorship opportunities, call Kim Bewsher, at 508.586.0500 ext. 231.

The monthly Government Affairsmeetings are held at the Chamber andprovide an opportunity for memberbusinesses to discuss issues importantto them with their elected officials. Thenext Government Affairs meeting willbe held on Friday, September 14, 2007.

The featured speaker will be JassStewart, founder of Invent MediaCorp., and candidate for the 2007mayoral election.

A graduate of Boston University,Stewart earned a Bachelor of Sciencein Communications and Literatureand a Master's degree in EducationalMedia. He also studied at MIT as a

Senior Research Fellow in the Depart-ment of Urban Studies and Planning.Since college, JassStewart has servedin key media out-reach positions formajor multimillion-dollar national andinternational mediaoutreach efforts.

Also speakingwill be GeoffO’Hara from theU.S. Chamber of Commerce.

If you would like to attend thismeeting and have the opportunity to

hear from and speak toJass Stewart, candidatefor mayor, please contactthe Chamber at 508.586.0500 x 221.

Wednesday, November 14, 2007 from 10:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.Massasoit Conference Center, Brockton

Join other business people and community leaders and attend theannual meeting to celebrate businesses working together for the future ofthe Metro South Region. The Featured Speaker will be announced at a laterdate. Cost: $41 members, $55 non-members. Call Kim Bewsher at508.586.0500 x 231 for tickets and info.

Sponsored by:

The Annual Meeting and Business-to-Business Expo is soon approach-ing. Mark your calenders for this special event!

Annual Meet ing

At the Expo explore the products and services of value to your businessand profitable business contacts with over four hundred attendees. Be sureto schedule time either before of after the annual meeting to participate inthe Business-to-Business Expo.

Business -to -Business Expo

Reserve Your Booth Space Now!

12:00 pm - 1:45 pm

10:30 am - 3:00 pm

businesses than ever before. As aresult, there is a greater need for ourbusiness community to speak out andbe heard on regulations affecting com-merce and industry.

As a member of the Metro SouthChamber, your organization has avested interest in helping fosterstronger relationships with local offi-cials. The Legislative Reception is anexcellent and cost-effective way foryou, your key staff, and colleagues toinitiate or renew face-to-face con-

tacts at the state, federal and locallevel. We encourage your firm toparticipate and support the unifiedvoice of the Metro South Chamberof Commerce. Together, we canensure that government under-stands and supports the needs andconcerns of the business communi-ty in our region.

Register by calling Kim at 508.586.0500 ext. 231. This event is $5 formembers and $10 for non-members.Pre-registration is necessary.

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hour responsibility of a loved one.by providing your family member aplace to spend the day.

St. Joseph Manor attends to theneeds of the whole person…mindand spirit. For more informationabout the Mater Dei Adult DayHealth program please call 508-583-8313 or visit www.SJMbrockton.org

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As always, the GMMS breakfastprogram is a great networkingopportunity. Guests are encouragedto stay for informal networkingimmediately following the program.Register by calling Kim at 508.586.0500 ext. 231 The cost is $20 formembers and $25 for non-members.

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GOVERNMENTAffairsThe monthly Government Affairs meetings are held at the

Chamber and provide an opportunity for member businesses to discuss issues important to them with their elected officials.

In August, Chamber members and staff met at the Government

Affairs Planning Session todiscuss speakers forthe upcoming year.

Jass Stewart, Candidate for Brockton Mayor

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The Chamber eUpdate has beenredesigned, both in look and in con-tent. Sign up for the Chamber’seUpdate and stay up-to-date onChamber events and updates, localbusiness news, and community andChamber member events.

Many new features have beenadded to the eUpdate. One newsection is the weekly question.Email your answer to the Chamberand gain free publicity by includingcontact information and a shortdescription of your company.

The Chamber is also now offer-ing sponsorship and advertisingopportunities in the eUpdate. Placea special discount or coupon on thepage and see a boost in sales andcompany recognition. The eUpdatecurrently has 700+ subscribers andcontinues to grow.

In addition, the list of commu-nity events has been expanded toinclude information on all thingsgoing on in Brockton. Find informa-tion on museum exhibits, fairs andattractions, and the Brockton ROXbaseball games.

The service is free and is CAN-SPAM Act compliant. Non-mem-bers are welcome to sign up, how-ever may not post information onseminars and events or take advan-tage of the advertising opportuni-ties. To subscribe, simply enteryour email address in the box at thebottom of our homepage, www.met

rosouthchamber.com Call Alison at508.586.0500 x 222 or email [email protected] ifyou have any questions or sugges-tions about what would make theeUpdate more valuable to you.

Business Email Update Now AvailableKim Bewsher Joins Chamber Staff

The Chamber is pleased toannounce the addition of KimberlyBewsher as Program Director at theChamber. Kimberly will organize allof the chamber’s programming andevents including the monthly GoodMorning Metro South breakfast

series and business after hours. Prior to joining the staff of the

Chamber, Kimberly was theMeetings & Education Coordin-ator for the Home Care Alliance(HCA) of MA in Boston. There sheorganized an impressive range ofeducational programs for HCAmembers. Kimberly's past experi-ence also includes trade showmanagement for many industryleading expositions around thecountry, as well as significanttraining in hospitality and meetingplanning in Disney World. Sheholds a bachelor ’s degree inHospitality/ Tourism from LasellCollege in Newton, MA.

Feel free to contact Kimberly at508.586.0500 ext. 231 or via e-mailat [email protected] for information on any ofthe Chamber's upcoming events.

Kim Bewsher, Program Director

The eUpdate has been redesigned, both inlooks and in content

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The next Ambassador Team meetings will meet on September 5 andOctober 3 from 8-9 amat the Metro South Cham-ber of Commerce.

The Ambassador Team meets on a monthly basis to serve fellowmembers by providing information,resources, and member-to-membersupport, increasing awareness andpromoting active participationin Chamber programs and s e r v -

Join the Team!

i c es. Presently, there are overtwenty business professionalson the Ambassador Team.

To become an Ambassador, contact Eddie at 508.586.0500 x225.

Ambassadors met recently to discuss current issues andnew ways to support Chamber member businesses.

Last Chance to Advertise- Book For BusinessDon’t miss your last opportunity to place a 2008 Book For Business

Advertisement. The book is distributed to all chamber members, real estateoffices, town offices, colleges, hotels and famlies interested in relocating tothe area. Your ad will be listed in close proximity to your free business direc-tory listing and is sure to give you a leg up in the competition by receivingadded exposure.

Don’t have the time to create an ad, or the moneyto pay a designer? If you reserve your ad spacenow, our in house graphic designer will create aprofessional quality full color ad for you, free ofcharge. The ad is yours to use for additional pro-motions or for other publications.

Some Businesses have already taken advantageof this opportunity including Advanced BusinessConcepts, Inc., Old Colony Elderly Services, ModernAuto Body, and Boufides Insurance Agency.

Please see www.metrosouthchamber.com/ pdf/adexamples.pdf for examplesof past ads created. Call Alison at 508.586.0500 x 222 or email [email protected] for more information and for ad rates.

New Chamber Program Added: Longstanding Member RecognitionMembers will be recognized for the anniversary of their memberships.Acknowledgement will be in the form of certificates, recognition at events,and renewals in the Action Report. See page 10.

Bringing Your Good Idea to MarketGot a New Product Idea?If the answer is “yes” and you'd like to do something about it, you will notwant to miss this exciting new course. Designed for individuals and compa-nies who want to innovate more effectively and on a budget, this is yourchance to find the information and the resources you need to move suc-cessfully from the drawing board to the marketplace - regardless of priorexperience. Areas of concentration include:

o Project planning/product evaluationo Conducting market researcho Searching for prior art & the competitiono Getting customer & consumer feedbacko Proving/developing your producto Protecting your proprietary ideas

This is an eight-session course present-ed by Elizabeth M. Pierotti, inventor, educator, and author of “The InventingLife” along with guest experts in many fields.

Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, Oct. 2 through Oct. 25, 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.Location: Advanced Technology & Manufacturing Center, 151 Martine

Street, Fall River, MA.Fee: $425. per attendee (includes the “The Inventing Life” book plus class).

To REGISTER: Call Colleen Powers (508) 910-9823 or E-MAIL: [email protected]

o Choosing the best path to marketo Preparing prototypes/presentationso Getting to decision makers/marketingo Creative business planningo Negotiating contracts that worko Finding local resources and allies.


More than forty business and community leaders met in July to discuss col-laboration among and between higher education entities from throughout theregion. Recent survey findings pointed to the increasing need and desire foradditional higher education programs including degree completion, masterdegree level and certification programs. The group is beginning to offer class-es in Brockton and would like to grow the number of classes offered inresponse to the recent survey findings. In addition, a progress report was out-lined regarding additional English classes being offered throughout theregion. Look for classes beginning in October..

Kool Smiles, which currently has 34offices across the U.S., has opened anew office at 715-9A Crescent Street,Brockton. Kool Smiles delivers fun, car-ing dental service to patients while pro-viding convenience, comfort and peaceof mind for patient’s parents. For moreinformation, or to schedule an appoint-ment, please call 508-894-0112.


Chamber Sponsors Higher Ed Meeting

Left: Minh Ly, Research Manager for the Umass Donahue Institute, Right: Chris Cooney, Chamber President; Christine Karavites, SeniorConsultant, Proteas Consulting; Dr. Lynn Griesemer, Director of Donahue Insitute; James Harrington, Mayor of Brockton, John Costa,President, CD Tent and Awning Co.; Minh Ly; Dr. Eric Heller, Director of Researach, Evaluation and Information Technology , UmassDonahue Institute; Adrian Haugabrook, Vice president, Local College Access, TERI; Charles Wall, President, Massasoit Community College

A new national study reveals thatmembership in a local chamber ofcommerce can significantly boost abusiness’s image among consumers,as well as among other businesses. Ina scientific survey of 2000 U.S. adults,The Shapiro Group, and Atlanta-based strategic consulting firm, foundpositive perceptions of chambermembers in a number of area, includ-ing overall favorability, consumerawareness and reputation, and likeli-hood of future patronage.

The study, commissioned by theAmerican Chamber of CommerceExecutives (ACCE) showed thatwhen respondents were told that aparticular small business was a mem-ber of a local chamber, they were 44percent more likely to rate it favorablethan study respondents who werenot told of the chamber affiliation.Respondents were also 63 percentmore likely to want to purchasegoods or services from a small busi-ness that is a chamber member.

“We discovered that informingsomeone about a company’s chambermembership opens the door to sub-stantial increases in positive percep-tions of that business,” said AlexTrouteaud, Ph.D., senior strategist forThe Shapiro Group. “There clearly isa feeling by our respondents that

chamber membership is synonymouswith quality and desirability.”

The positive impact of perceivedchamber membership is felt by bigbusinesses, too. For example, whenconsumers believed that a restaurantchain was a member of the localchamber of commerce, they were 40percent more likely to eat at the fran-chise in the future. And if a consumerbelieved that one of the major auto-mobile manufacturers was a memberof its local chamber, that a consumerwas 9 percent more likely to considerpurchasing his or her next car fromthat automaker.

“Join your local chamber, be anactive participant in your chamber’sprograms and be sure to let your cus-tomers and prospects know you’re aproud chamber supporter when theycome in your business and when theysee your marketing material.” said JimBlasingame, small business expertand president of Small BusinessNetwork, Inc.

J. mac Holladay, CEO of MarketStreet Services, an economic develop-ment consulting firm based in Atlantathat helped create the study, said, “It isrefreshing to learn what we have sus-pected for years - - that chamber mem-bership and community involvementare good investments.”

National Study Findings:

• Consumers are 44% more likely to think favorable about a busi-ness that is a chamber member.

• Consumers are 51% more likely to be highly aware of a business that is a chamber member and 57% more likely to think positively of its local reputation.

• Consumers are 63% more likely to buy goods and services in the future from a company they believe is a member of a local chamber.

• When business decision-makers believe that a business is a chamber member, they are 37%

more likely to think favorably of the business, 51% more likely to be highly aware of it, 58% more likely to think positively of its local reputation, and 59% more likely to buy goods and services from it.

• 82% of respondents believe that the local chamber of commerce helps create jobs and promotes local economic development.

For the full study of findings, see the ACCE website,

ww.acce.org/chamberstudy.aspx

Kool Smiles Ribbon Cutting

USS Dogfish Attracts Many to Brockton

Consumers Favor Chamber Members

U.S. Navy veterans who served aboard the USS Dogfish (SS-350) willhold their 13th reunion in Brockton from September 5-9. TheDogfish was put in commission in 1946 during World War II. Fewrealize that the Submarine forces suffered the highest percentage oflosses of any of our armed forces. Read more about the Dogfish athttp://www.dogfish.comPictured to the right: Hank Saunders, Reunion Chairman andVeteran of the U.S. Navy aboard the submarine during the Cold War.

Trinity Catholic Academy

Mayor James Harrington leads the ribbon cutting at Kool Smiles, Dentistry for Kids. Behind them is the large waiting roomarea and indoor playground.

The hygiene room provides a sense of comfort for chil-dren as it allows for multiple children to receive clean-ings at once.

St. Edward’s, Sacred Heart, andSt. Casimir Catholic Schools inBrockton are being organized into alarge regional school with two cam-puses that will serve studentsthroughout the area. The schoolwill have the resources of a publicschool, with the discipline of theCatholic community. Leaders inother communities are studyingways to incorporate the Brocktonmodel into their own communities.

In accordance with the 2010Initiative, the reorganization wasfunded through grants, donations,and in-kind services.

Trinity Catholic Academy willhave more than 500 students.Grades k-3 will be at the former St.Edward’s School building. Grades4-8 will be at he former St.Coleman’s School building. Tuitionwill be $3,000 each year and $4,000for the pre-k program.

Trinity Catholic Academy, locat-ed at 37 Erie Avenue, Brockton, isset to open on September 10 underthe slogan “A New Catholic School,A New Vision.” The initiative rep-resents over an 11 million dollarinvestment in Brockton.

Brockton Provides Model

Trinity Catholic Academy, Lower Campus



RENEWINGMembers Thank You !1666 LiquorsA+ TutoringA1 Affordable Towing & RepairAce Surgical Supply CompanyAmerican Business ConnectionBarnard ConstructionBeals and Thomas, Inc.Bobs Auto BodyBoston CelticsBrockton Community Access (BCA)Brockton Public LibraryCameron's On The GreenCardinal Spellman High SchoolCareerWorks/UMDICarolyn Reis, RealtorChanging Directions CounselingCingular WirelessCity of BrocktonColony House Skilled Nursing andRehabilitation CtrCouncil on AgingCountry Club of HalifaxCountry Inn & SuitesCreative CutsCRTR Inc.Edwards Movers, Inc.Employee Assistance Program, Inc.Gina Kinsella's Dance StudioGourmet CafeHair It Is!Heights CrossingHoliday Inn Boston-BrocktonKevin W. O'Neill PlumbingKitchen Sales, Inc.

Landerholm Electric Company, Inc.Law Office of George L. Whiting, Jr.Law Office of Janet B. ColeMackin Pallet & Trucking Co., Inc.MSPCA Metro South Animal Care &Adoption CenterNortheast-10 ConferenceP & D Builders, Inc.Plymouth County DevelopmentCouncilPrecision InstallationsProprint ManagementProteas ConsultingProtection OneQuality InnQuality Plant ServiceRE/MAX Landmark RealtorsRick's Custom FabricationRobert G. RoyRosen Realty, Inc.S & M Painting and Remodeling, Inc.Sandra Smith-RobbinsSeismic Sound DJ'sSeraCare Life SciencesSign Design, Inc.South Shore SupplySprint PCS HinghamThe Education Resources InstituteVKO, Inc. DBA Arley CorporationWal Mart #2122Webster Printing and Mailing Co.Wilco Sales CompanyX & O Restaurant

WELCOME New MembersH & R BlockMr. Mike Hirsch4171 North Main StreetFall River, MA 02720800-377-1040Financial Services

Interstate Refrigerant Recovery, Inc.Mr. Timothy Maloof12 Morse PlaceFoxboro, MA 02035508-543-5482Environmental

Jubilate Chorale, Inc.Ms. Jayne Snyder-Bennett15 Hayward StreetNorth Easton, MA 02356508-238-1741Music

Making an Investment in Our CommunityKool SmilesMs. Marcia P. Griswold715 Crescent Street, Suite 9Brockton, MA 02302508-894-0112Dental

One CommunicationsMr. Ben Zalvan300 Congress Street, Suite 401Quincy, MA 02169617-657-6360Telecommunications

Patty Joe’s Po-Boy CafeMr. Arthur J. McKenna1209B Bedford StreetAbington, MA 02351781-878-0855Restaurants

Kitchen Sales Proud Member of Chamber

5 Year Members:St. Joseph Manor Health Care, Inc.

Effective Logistics25 Year Member:

Maver Memorials, Inc.Barry Wood, President of Kitchen Sales

Kitchen Sales is your stop for qualityKitchen Design and service. The businesshas been in operation over 30 years andemploys 22 workers. The showroom, whichis open 7 days a week, consists of 50 kitchenand vanity displays. Call 508-588-1234 or seewww.kitchensales.com for more information.Kitchen Sales is located on 60 Manley Street,West Bridgewater, MA.

TD Banknorth To Host Networking EventThe next Business After Hours

will be held at TD Banknorth inEaston on Wednesday, October 24.

This is a great way to make busi-ness contacts in a casual setting.Exposure for your business is yourcompetitive edge, so bring plenty ofbusiness cards! The event is $5 formembers and $10 for non-members.To register, call 508.586.0500 x 231TD Banknorth, 25 Washington St. N. Easton

Thanks to those members celebrating membership milestones this month

10 Year Member:Lyne Laboratories, Inc.

Summer Sunday In The Park

A Successful SummerSunday in the Park

brought a large crowd toD.W. Field Park in

Brockton. The event,sponsored by Harbor One

consisted of entertain-ment, food and merchan-dise booths and hay rides.

Plant 2 PlateMs. Michele Hale431 Battles Farm DriveBrockton, MA 02301781-812-5565Catering

Pretty Picky Quality ConsignmentMs. Connie Whalen13 Watson StreetBrockton, MA 02301508-441-9259Apparel

Secure IT Recycling Service, Inc.Mr. Robert Carr198 North Cary StreetBrockton, MA 02302508-583-1160Recycling

Senior Connection CenterMs. Ann Brito403 Main StreetBrockon, MA 02301508-638-4002Adult Supportive Day Care

Storage Pros Self StoargeMs. Kathy MacDonald145 Campanelli Industrial DriveBrockon, MA 02301508-584-4800Storage

True ElectrolysisMs. Judith Ultimo567 Pleasant StreetBrockon, MA 02302508-583-8332Hair Removal

GRAND OPENING

Come join the MetroSouth Chamber of Com-merce and Senior Con-nection Center in theGrand Opening of themulticultural Adult Sup-portive Day Care Center

This center is the first inthe Brockton Area gearedto support the many needsof our diverse elderly pop-ulation in the community.A light lunch and refresh-ments will be served.

September 18, 12-2pm

Senior Connection Center403 Main Street, Brockton

Call 508-638-4002 for more information



Ready, Set, Grow! WorkshopsThis workshop will help you

gain a better understanding of thevarious SBA programs and servicesthat are available to prospective orcurrent entrepreneurs who needassistance in starting or expandingtheir businesses. General informa-tion wil l be provided on the following programs and services: • Service Corps of Retired

Executives (SCORE)• Small Business Development

Centers (MSBDC)• Business Resource Centers• SBA Guaranty Loan Programs:

7(a), Micro Loans, Express & 504’s• Government Contracting

Opportunities: 8(a) business Development, HUBZones (Historically Underutilized Business Zones), Small Disadvantaged Business, and Surety Bonding

• Disaster Assistance

SBA’s cooperation does not con-stitute or imply endorsement of anyopinions, products, and/or services.All SBA programs are extended tothe public on a non-discriminatorybasis.

Handicapped Accessible.

Workshop Dates: Wednesday: September 19October 17

Time: 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.RSVP: 508-513-3400Location: Career Works

34 School St., Brockton

November 14December 12

Lt. Governor Tim Murray Visits Brockton

FW Webb OpensNew Building

FW Webb CompanyIndustrial Boulevard, Brockton

(L to R) Former Mayor of Brockton, Jack Yunits,Current Mayor of Brockton, James Harrington,and Lt. Governor Timothy Murray

The Chamberand the Celtics areteaming up to offersome exciting pro-

grams this basketballseason. For more

information contact the Chamber at508.586.0500 ext 221, or [email protected].

Chamber Helps You Score With The Celtics

Jim Davis, Group Sales Manager , Boston Celticsand Ted Dalton, Director of Corporate Partnerships

and Business Development, Boston Celtics.

Library Re-Opens in Brockton

A Pleasant Piano Experience In Stoughton

Charlie Savage and Joanna Lang, Owners ofPleasant Street Piano, stand next to the trade-mark pink piano in front of their store/studio

PianoShowRoom

Pleasant St. Piano is located at161 Pleasant St, (Rt. 139),Stoughton, MA. For more infor-mation, call 781-341-3186, orvisit www.pleasantpianos.com

Fall is the perfect time to begin your childon piano lessons. Come to Pleasant StreetPiano for professional instruction.

Pleasant Street Piano also sells a varietyof grande, upright and digital pianos aimedfor the family market. The showrooms, con-sistent with being a former residence allowsbuyers to envision how the instrument willlook in a home setting.

THE BOUTIQUE EXPERIENCE WITHOUT THE BOUTIQUE PRICE

13 WATSON STREET BROCKTON, MA 02301

CONNIE WHALENOwner

Consignments by appointment [email protected]

The East Branch Brockton Library has re-opened after a long renovation. Changes include new carpeting, furniture and apaint job. The library now has 6 new computers with internet access available for use, a large selection of DVD’s and a newstory room. The meeting room (pictured on the left) has undergone major renovations and is open to the public for rental.

The library is located on 54 Kingman Street. For more information please call 508-580-7892.

SOMWBA Workshop

At a State Office of Minority and Women BusinessAssistance (SOMWBA) Workshop held at the Chamber earli-er this month, attendees worked towards their SOMWBA cer-tification. The next SOMWBA Meeting held at the MetroSouth Chamber will be on Oc tober 12 a t 11:00am. Visitwww.somwba.state.ma.us for more info.

The 2007 Holiday Parade inBrockton will take place in Down-town Brockton on Saturday, Nov-ember 24.

Any float, musical organization ormarching procession is welcome toparticipate. Awards will be given outfor the best floats and marchers.Registration is free and open to all, sobe sure to register your organizationtoday! The Cut off date is November15th. Call 508-587-4322 for moreinformation.

Parade Preparation

Over sixty business andcommunity leaders metwith Lieutenant GovernorTim Murray on FridayAugust 10th to discussissues important to thefuture of Brockton and theentire Metro South region.Economic developmentincentives, transportation,housing and job training

were all discussed. The meeting was held at the Shaw's Center before aBrockton Rox Game. Following the meeting, the Lieutenant Governorthrew out the first pitch of thegame. The Lieutenant Governoracknowledged the many simi-larities between Worcesterwhere he served as Mayor andthe city of Brockton. Hepledged to support Brockton inthe city's many economic devel-opment initiatives.


BUSINESS EVENTS PlannerIT’S EASY TO REGISTER!508-586-0500 x 221

508-587-1340

E-mail:[email protected]

Send reservation and payment to:

MSCCSixty School Street Brockton, MA 02301-4087

PREREGISTRATION IS NECESSARY. Individuals registering at the event will be charged a $5.00 late fee. For companies wishing to be billed there is a $3.00 billing charge.Cancellations for all events must be received 24 hours in advance of the event, otherwise the company will be charged regardless of attendance.

September 14Government Affairs Meeting


September 13HRMC (Human Resource) Meeting

Names of Persons Attending:___________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

______________________________Event:_____________________________

Company:________________________________________________________

Phone:__________________________________________________________

REMINDER: We accept VISA, MasterCard and AMEX for dues and special events!

12 noonMetro South Chamber of Commerce60 School Street, Brockton

This meeting provides an opportunity forChamber members to discuss issues and topicsimportant to them and their elected officials.

Please RSVP at 508.586.0500 ext. 225

8 amHoliday Inn-Brockton195 Westgate Drive, Brockton

This is a great opportunity for Human ResourceManagers and small business owners to sharp-en their Human Resource skills.

Tickets: $18 members, $24 non-members


September 20Good Morning Metro South

7:30 am - 9:00 amHoliday Inn-Brockton195 Westgate Drive, Brockton

This breakfast program provides an opportunity forChamber members to network with other Chambermembers and business owners in the region.

Tickets: $20 members, $25 non-members


Become a Season Ticket holder for both of Metro South’s mostinformative and innovative breakfast programs... GoodMorning Metro South (GMMS) and the Human ResourceManagement Council (HRMC). With a Season Ticket you will auto-matically be registered for all Good Morning Metro South or HRMCprograms and you will receive significant savings!

Become a Season Ticket Holder!Registering for events has never been easier.

Good Morning Metro South (GMMS)

Human Resource Management Council (HRMC)

Includes 8 breakfast programs and “A Taste of Metro South”

Includes 4 breakfast programs and one half-day seminar

Number of Tickets Regular Payments Season Tickets Savings

4 Seats $655 $584 $72

Individual $164 $146 $18

Number of Tickets Regular Payments Season Tickets Savings

Individual $159 $139 $20

Name: ___________________________________________________________ Preferred Name (for nametag) ________________________________________Name: ___________________________________________________________ Preferred Name (for nametag) ________________________________________Phone: ________________________ ___________Fax: _________________ ___________E-mail: ____________________________________________________Number of GMMS Seats (unlimited)____________________________ x $146.00= _______________________________________________ (total amount)Number of HRMC Seats (unlimited)____________________________ x $139.00= _______________________________________________ (total amount)

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