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June 2018 reportwww.metrosouthchamber.com Leading Businesses ATHENA Award Honoring Exceptional Leadership June 15 Business After Hours & Leading Communities Ribbon Cutting Thursday, June 28

CHAMBER MISSION To best serve the unique interests and needs of On Friday, June 15th, the Metro South Chamber of Commerce and Eastern Bank member businesses and will present the 20th Annual ATHENA Award during a special program from 12:30 to champion the broader pm - 1:45 pm at the new Barrett’s Conference Center in West Bridgewater. The ATHENA Award will be presented to June Saba-Maguire, Chief Academic economic vitality of the Join us for a special summer Offi cer of the Brockton Public Schools: an exceptional individual who has achieved Metro South region. kickoff Business After Hours the highest level of professional excellence; contributes time and energy to and Ribbon Cutting event improve the quality of life of others in the community; and actively assists others, at Connemara Senior Living particularly women, in realizing their full leadership Campello (formerly Emmanuel potential. House) at 25 E Nilsson Street Women in Leadership roles, Human Resource in Brockton, from 5:00pm - Professionals, and Professional Development staff are encouraged to attend 7:00pm. More on page 2. for updates and business trends from the MA Secretary of the Executive Offi ce of Labor and Workforce Development, Rosalin Acosta. Continued on page 2. About Our ATHENA About our Keynote Speaker About the ATHENA Award Rolando Lima Award Recipient Page 9 This year, the keynote The ATHENA Awards Program was created speaker will be Secretary in 1982 and has expanded to over 500 cities in June Saba- of the Executive Offi ce the , Russia, Canada, China, The Maguire, of Labor and Workforce United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom. Chief Development, Rosalin The Metro South Chamber believes in the Academic Acosta. As Secretary of values underlying the ATHENA Foundation’s Offi cer of Labor and Workforce philosophy of incorporating the talents and the Brockton Development, Secretary expertise of women into the leadership of our Public Rosalin Acosta leverages businesses, communities, and government. Schools. her passion to make the Tickets are available now! Be sure not to miss "Throughout world a better place for this inspirational program, honoring exceptional her career, Secretary Acosta, the Executive Offi ce Small Business of the Year of Labor and Workforce Development the next generation to leaders at the 2018 ATHENA Awards Luncheon. June Saba-Maguire has been Page 6 ensure that workers, an inspirational mentor, coach employers, and the unemployed have the Premier Sponsor and leader. She prides herself on tools and training needed to succeed in the identifying strengths and talents economy. of women..." More on page 2. Prior to joining the Baker-Polito Administration, Secretary Acosta spent over Opportunity to Advertise thirty years in the banking industry and is known Eastern Bank has helped generations of individuals, for her ability to drive positive performance families, and businesses reach their goals for nearly throughout the City! outcomes aligned with a company’s mission. She two centuries. They’ve accomplished it with has been named one of Boston’s Most Infl uential honest values and service that always puts their Brockton Information Women from the Women of the Harvard Club, customers fi rst. It’s how they’ve grown to be the Boards: Limited Sponsor El Planeta’s Top 100 Most Infl uential Hispanics largest independent mutually owned bank and Space Available Entrepreneur of the Year in Massachusetts, and Get Konnected’s 100 Most earned their reputation as a bank that cares about Page 6 Infl uential People of Color in Boston. its customers, communities, and employees.

CONTENTS Water Pointe to Host After Hours; Mandela Fellows Return Calendar of Events 3 Join us Thursday, July 26 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the Good News 4 brand new luxury waterfront condos in Easton! Enjoy refreshments and networking as always, with special Take advantage of this Member Profi les 9 guests, the Mandela Washington Fellows. Bridgewater opportunity to advertise in six New Members 11 State University (BSU) is among an elite of prime locations throughout institutions chosen by the U.S. Department of State to host the city and participate in the Renewing Members 12 the “Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African revitalization of Brockton. Leaders” (YALI). More on page 2. More on page 11. 2 ACTION Report June 2018 www.metrosouthchamber.com ATHENA Award Honors June Saba-Maguire Ribbon Cutting & Evening Networking at Connemara

Friday, June 15 | 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm Thursday, June 28 | 25 E Nilsson Street, Brockton On Friday, June 15 from 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm, the Metro South Chamber of Commerce and Eastern Bank will present the 20th Annual ATHENA Award to an exceptional individual who has achieved excellence in their business or profession, has served the community in a meaningful way, and has assisted women in reaching their full leadership potential. This year's recipient is June Saba-Maguire, Chief Academic Offi cer of the Brockton Public Schools. The event will be held at Barrett’s Alehouse Conference Center, On Thursday, June 28th, Connemara Senior Living Campello will located at 674 W Center Street hold a free Business After Hours at 25 E Nilsson Street in Brockton, from in West Bridgewater (at the old 5:00pm - 7:00pm. Charlie Horse). “At Connemara, we offer an exceptional residential experience for "Throughout her career, June Saba-Maguire seniors. Our spacious apartments and full range of community amenities has been an inspirational mentor, coach and allow seniors to live life fully while taking advantage of the supports leader. She prides herself on identifying they need. We offer assisted living, memory care, and independent living strengths and talents of women, both in the programs, all supported by dedicated, caring staff members.” Visit www. fi eld of education and in the community. She is connemaraseniorliving.com for more information. a mentor and support to women and has been instrumental in aiding so many in achieving their goals. Among her other achievements More Upcoming Summer & Autumn Networking and contributions to the Brockton Public Schools, she developed the Footbridge Program Mark your calendar for upcoming networking events with Bridgewater State University, a valued taking place this spring & summer! Enjoy networking, educational partner, while collaborating to help refreshments, and raffl es. For more information and June Saba-Maguire, Chief Academic change the way the University's undergraduate to register to attend, visit metrosouthchamber.com/ Offi cer of the Brockton Public Schools block classes operate. calendar. All take place from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. As June works to create an innovative learning environment, she recognizes the unique talents of educators and encourages them to take on leadership roles that support the school, the Thursday, July 26 | 8 Island Court, Easton district and beyond. Brockton's Superintendent of Schools Kathleen A. Check out the brand new upscale community Smith, JD, recently summed up June's abilities by describing her as '…a of Water Pointe on visionary leader who has the proven ability to lead whole district change.' Thursday, July 26 from 5:00 with the Chamber. Water Pointe June, she said, 'pioneered several district- pm - 7:00 pm offers a luxurious, active lifestyle located on a based initiatives that have infl uenced school quite village island retreat. A 60-unit condominium building on the shore turnaround efforts and has led to state and of Morse Pond in Queset Commons, a budding, contemporary Village in national recognition.' June is a change agent." Historic Easton, Massachusetts, some 25-miles from downtown Boston. The Our keynote speaker will be Secretary perfect lifestyle for people seeking city-level luxury and carefree homes at of the Executive Offi ce of Labor and Workforce country prices. Visit www.waterpointehome.com to learn more. Development, Rosalin Acosta. Involved in many civic and community endeavors, Secretary Acosta is a recognized leader, public speaker and cultural ambassador on matters of diversity, A Mid-Summer Night Networking Returns in August motivating youth and Latino Leadership. The common strands that run through her life and Crescent Credit Union will once again career are leadership, mentorship, passion sponsor the very popular and elegant and success. Her work in her previous roles Secretary Acosta, the Executive Offi ce of evening in August. Plans are being as Board member of The Boston Foundation, Labor and Workforce Development fi nalized and a location and date will be Board Overseer at Boston Children’s Hospital announced soon - along with details of the where she was a founding member of Milagros Para Niño’s, and Corporate reception and beverage provider. This is the fourth year the Chamber has Advisory Board member for the Boston Chapter of the Association of Latino teamed up with Crescent Credit Union to offer this wonderful mid-summer Professionals for America (ALPFA) has touched the lives of many. She will evening for networking and enjoyment. Keep an eye out for the Chamber’s comment on recent trends in demographics impacting employers and state online e-Action Report for more details. resources available to assist in hiring, training, and retaining employees in this challenging workforce environment. We encourage members of Human Thursday, September 13 |111 Torrey Street, Suite #1, Brockton Resources, Professional Development, and Women in Leadership to attend. To secure your tickets contact Kelly Thompson Clark at (508) 586-0500 On Thursday, September 13th, R.F. x 231 or email at [email protected]. Learn more online at D’Agostino Insurance Agency will metrosouthchamber.com/events/athena. hold a Business After Hours at 111 Hosts & Sponsors: Torret Street, Suite #1 in Brockton, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Premier Sponsor: Eastern Bank Founded in 1986 by Ron D’Agostino, R.F. D’Agostino Insurance Agency is a full service insurance agency, whose goal is to be their clients’ go to resource for personal and business insurance and fi nancial planning needs. Join us to celebrate their 32nd year serving the greater Brockton area. Visit www.rfdinsurance.com for more information. www.metrosouthchamber.com ACTION Report June 2018 3

BOARD OF DIRECTORS DIRECTORS Networking at Events is one of the most effective ways OFFICERS Paul Anghinetti - Bank of America to grow your business! Harry Bane - Good Samaritan Medical Center Chair of the Board Gerry Nadeau Jason Barbosa - Vicente’s Tropical Grocery Rockland Trust June Calendar Joe Cardinal - National Grid President and CEO 4 Flag Day Christopher Cooney Joseph Casey - HarborOne Bank Metro South Chamber of Commerce 15 ATHENA Awards 12:00 pm Michele Cinquegrano - Verizon Barrett’s Alehouse, 674 W Center Street, West Bridgewater Chair-Elect Fred Clark Peter Dello Russo - Bridgewater Savings Bank Bridgewater State University 20 SCORE Workshop 8:30 am Nelson Fernandes - JJ’s Caffè Business Start-Up Boot Camp Treasurer Gregory Hart, CPA Kim Hollon - Signature Healthcare 28 Business After Hours & Ribbon Cutting 5:00 pm Cohn Reznick Connemara Senior Living Campello, 25 E Nilsson Street, Brockton Richard Hynes - Barbour Corporation Vice Chair Economic Development Jeni Mather - J.M. Pet Resort July Pat Ciaramella Old Colony Planning Council Jim Murphy, LSP - Tracey Environmental, LLC 4 Independence Day - Chamber Closed

Vice Chair Government Affairs Matthew Osborne - Eastern Bank Ray Ledoux 26 Business After Hours 5:00 pm Brockton Area Transit Authority Jonathan “Jay” Pike - Sharkansky, LLP Water Pointe, 8 Island Court, Easton

Vice Chair Community Affairs Andrew Raczka - Abington Bank Mahsa Khanbabai August Khanbabai Immigration Law Albert Senesie - Victory Human Services 14 Executive Board Meeting 3:00 pm Vice Chair Membership Development Kathleen Smith - Brockton Public Schools Friend Weiler 29 Chamber Board Meeting 12:00 pm Consultant George Spilios - Crown Linen TBA A Mid-Summer Night Networking TBA Immediate Past Chair Lisa Strattan - The Enterprise Sue Joss Peter Vlaco - Brophy & Phillips Company, Inc. Brockton Neighborhood Health Center

CHAMBER STAFF (508) 586-0500 Front Desk x 221 Christopher Cooney, CCE, IOM, MPA Emma Stratton Join the Ambassador Team! President and CEO x 223 Communications Coordinator x 222 The Ambassador Team meets on a monthly basis to serve Kelly Thompson Clark, IOM Doris Flecchia, RSVP - Offi ce Manager fellow members by providing information, resources, member- Executive Vice President of Membership Sales & Front Desk x 225 to-member support, increasing awareness and promoting Development x 231 Rohith Uppala, Technology & Programs active participation in Chamber programs and services. To Ann Marrese Graduate Intern x 228 learn more, please email Doris at doris@metrosouthchamber. Director of Accounting and Finance x 230 com. The next meeting will be held on June 6 at 8:00 am at the Chamber. Newsletter Written & Designed by Emma Stratton Printing Provided by The Enterprise

ACTION Report Volume 18- Issue 6 (USPS-410630) is published monthly except for combined ACCREDITED July/August for $5.00 per year by the Metro South Chamber CHAMBER OF COMMERCE of Commerce, Sixty School Street, Brockton, MA 02301- 4087. Periodical Postage Paid at Brockton, MA. CHAMBER MISSION: To best serve the POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Action Report, unique interests and needs of member businesses and to Sixty School Street, Brockton, MA 02301-4087 champion the broader vitality of the Metro South region. The Metro South Chamber of Commerce is solely responsible for the editorial content of this publication. Metro South Chamber of Commerce The Chamber wishes to assure our members of our intention Sixty School Street, Brockton, MA 02301-4087 to provide physically challenged participants equal access to tel: (508) 586-0500 all programs. If you or your employees have special needs Note: All meetings are held at the Metro South Chamber Offi ce or fax: (508) 587-1340 in this area, please let us know by calling the Chamber at [email protected] (508) 586-0500 at least 48 hours in advance. Metro South Business Assistance Center (BAC), www.metrosouthchamber.com Sixty School Street, Brockton unless otherwise indicated. 4 ACTION Report June 2018 www.metrosouthchamber.com

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Brockton Public Library at the Main which we live and work,” said James that will go towards her education. Bristol Blues Library to celebrate Father’s Day with W. Blake, CEO of HarborOne Bank. Congratulations to Adande Bien-Aime! 6/22, HOME, 7:00pm *Fireworks* v. a fun craft from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm “We’re looking forward to working Pittsfi eld Suns on Thursday, June 14th. Contact the with our region’s most creative SBA Disaster Loan Application Deadline: July 3 View more game schedules online at Children’s Room, (508) 580-7890 x301 entrepreneurs and hearing some The U.S. Small Business Administration brocktonrox.com or visit www.brocktonpubliclibrary.org exciting pitches from those who reminds businesses of all sizes, private for more information. Health Care Matters Sponsored by: Good Samaritan Medical Center Welcomes Seven MD, Chief of Emergency Medicine offers the art of healing, and respects informative classes to the public. View New Doctors and Orthopedic Trauma Specialist; the diversity of faith. The 267-bed more at www.goodsamaritanmedical. Good Samaritan Medical Center is Scott Dreiker, MD, Chair of Obstetrics community hospital is the fi rst in org/events proud to announce the expansion of and Gynecology; Khaled Eissa, MD, Plymouth County to be named an • June 6 @ 12:00pm | Are You the medical staff leadership team. The Chief of Pulmonology; Noah Rosen, Orthopedic Center of Excellence by Considering Orthopedic Surgery? following physicians have recently MD, Director of Wound Care Center; the Joint Commission and is the fi rst • June 8 @ 1:30pm | Mommy And Me accepted positions within the hospital and Prashant Shankar, MD, Medical and only Level III Trauma Center in • June 8 @ 7:00pm | Gambler's that highlight their experience and Director of Hematology and Oncology. the region. For more information, visit Anonymous profi ciency in each of their specialties: Good Samaritan Medical Center is www.goodsamaritanmedical.org. • June 9 @ 9:00am | Sibling Class Ken Lawson, MD, Chief Medical the premier regional choice for health • June 9 @ 9:30am | Food Addicts in Offi cer; Mohamad Abouzeid, MD, care services, defi ned by a culture that Upcoming Events & Classes @ Good Samaritan Recovery Anonymous Weekly Support Vice Chair of Surgery; Eric Deede, embraces the science of medicine, Good Samaritan offers a series of Group www.metrosouthchamber.com ACTION Report June 2018 5 Test Drive A Marketing Class at Business Startup Bootcamp - SCORE Workshop Stonehill College will offer a chance to participate in a live Integrated Wednesday, June 20 | 8:30 am - 3:00 pm | 60 School Street, Brockton Marketing Communications class from the master’s degree program during their Info Session on Tuesday, June 19. Immediately following the information session, you will have the opportunity to sit in on "Marketing Management," one of the courses taught by Kristin On Wednesday, June 20, 2018 from 8:30 am - 3:00 pm at the Metro McGillicuddy, marketing expert and South Chamber of Commerce, 60 School Street in Brockton, SCORE will adjunct professor of marketing. Get present a Business Startup Workshop. one step closer to earning your master's degree. The SCORE Business Startup Bootcamp provides an overview of Experience a course for yourself; meet Lee McGinnis, IMC program what you need to consider when you are planning to start a new business. director; and learn how this convenient program works for you. Information It is designed to help you go from business concept to “opening the doors”. session starts at 6:30 pm and the optional class visit is at 7:30 pm. To RSVP visit: The Workshop starts at 9:00 am and ends about 3:00 pm, and consists of two www.stonehill.edu/academics/imc/imc-info-sessions. sessions. The Morning Session is a 3-hour interactive presentation, given by Brockton Knocks Down Diabetes Week experienced SCORE counselors in each of the areas discussed. This session Brockton Knocks Down Diabetes will give you a clearer understanding of what is necessary to run a business. week, celebrating its seventh year, will be Key Topics include: held from Saturday, June 9th through • Entrepreneurship: is it for you? Friday, June 15th! The June 9th kickoff • Is your business concept reasonable? event at Massasoit Community College • What is a business plan? How to decide if you need one? And key items includes the annual Leo MacNeil Family to include. Fun Walk and Signature Healthcare’s • Building your fi nancial plan and options for fi nancing your business. Health and Wellness Expo. The week will • Key questions about fi nding customers - how you'll market your business offer FREE events, workshops, health screenings, and seminars all throughout to get sales. Brockton with opportunities for attendees to win great prizes. Prizes include • What business structure should you select? a Fitbit, one week at an Old Colony YMCA summer camp, an Old Colony • What advisors do you need? YMCA 3-month membership, Brockton Rox baseball tickets, and more! • Other resources available to you. With the support of over 40 areas businesses and organizations, The Afternoon Session has small roundtable discussions led by Brockton Knocks Down Diabetes seeks to raise awareness and provide SCORE counselors, in which you can talk about the issues you are facing and resources for the prevention, identifi cation, and management of diabetes in get ideas on how to solve them. our community. Brockton Knocks Down Diabetes 2018 was made possible A light breakfast and lunch will be served at this workshop, by HarborOne Bank, The Goddard Foundation, W.B. Mason, and Boston pre-registration is required, and the cost is $20 per person. Visit www. Medical Center HealthNet Plan. For more information, please visit http:// metrosouthchamber.com/calendar-registration to register, or contact Kelly via forhealthycommunities.com/bkdd or “like” Brockton Knocks Down Diabetes phone, (508) 586-0500 x 231 or email, [email protected] on Facebook. Community Health Lectures Offered Help Stop Elder Abuse, March with OCES in June Good Samaritan June is World Elder Abuse Awareness Medical Center is offering Month, and OCES will be leading a march with a series of talks during the members from our local Councils on Aging month of June on Orthopedics (COA), OCES staff and other dedicated citizens and Robotics. Physicians on Thursday, June 14 at 12:00 pm in Brockton. will lead discussions on health concerns and treatments available at Good Rain or shine, you will meet at the Samaritan Medical Center. Each talk is free and open to the public. Schedule Brockton COA at 10 Father Kenney Way in below. Brockton and will march down Main Street • Current Concepts in Shoulder, Hip, and Knee Replacement Surgery to our OCES offi ce at 144 Main Street. We will featuring Dr. Stephen McNeil then return to the Brockton COA to enjoy a Tuesday, June 5, 2018, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm speaking program and light lunch. RSVP by June 7 to Jasmine Ramirez, (508) Barrett’s Alehouse, 674 West Center Street, W. Bridgewater 584-1561 x388, [email protected], or at the Brockton COA (508) 580-7811 • Dupuytren’s Disease: How Viking Genes could be affecting your Hands Visit www.ocesma.org for more information. featuring Dr. Jason Fanuele Tuesday, June 12, 2018, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Trees Delivered to Chamber Just in Time for Spring! Chateau Stoughton, 1165 Park St. / Rte. 27, Stoughton • Hip Pain: Get Back in the Swing of Things with Joint Surgery featuring Four Honey Locust trees have arrived at Dr. Owen McGonigle the Chamber as part of Governor Charlie Baker’s Tuesday, June 19, 2018, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm pledge to plant 2,400 trees within Brockton over the Stoneforge Grill, 10 Roosevelt Circle, South Easton next three years. Over 500 trees have already been • Experience the Robot! A Hands on Encounter with the da Vinci Surgical planted as part of the Department of Conservation Robotic System featuring Dr. Soheil Hanjani and Recreation-funded program. Yard signs (guests will have the opportunity to operate the robot!) promoting the Greening the Gateway Cities have Wednesday, June 20, 2018, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm sprouted up throughout the city in locations where Good Samaritan Medical Center, Moakley Conference Center, 235 N. Pearl St., the free trees have been planted. We can't wait to Brockton watch them bloom! To get a free tree in Brockton, All sessions are FREE and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Registration is qualifi ed residents and business owners should call require online at www.goodsamaritanmedical.org/events or call (508) 897- (617) 626-1503. 6207. 6 ACTION Report June 2018 www.metrosouthchamber.com Metro South Chamber Recognizes 2018 Entrepreneur of the Year and Small Business of the Year Entrepreneur of the Year Small Business of the Year

Shovel Town Brewery Just Desserts Bakery & Café 50 Oliver Street, Easton 1 Main Street, Bridgewater (508) 205-7151 (508) 897-0387 www.shoveltownbrewery.com www.justdessertscafe.net

Frank Altieri, Shovel Town Brewery; Paul Anghinetti, Bank of America; Mayor Bill Carpenter; Chris Cooney, Metro South Chamber. Lisa Lundin, Just Desserts Bakery & Café; Paul Anghinetti, Bank of America; Mayor Bill Carpenter; Chris Cooney, Metro South Chamber.

It’s just about every home brewers dream to open a Brewery. When How many people are able to turn a dream into reality let-alone, a very Frank Altieri’s neighbor, Jim McSherry, introduced him to the art of creating successful business! That’s what Lisa Lundin, baker and cake artist, has done the perfect home brew, Frank never imagined what the future would hold in opening her bakery and café, Just Desserts, in Bridgewater. “Baking was for the now co-owners of Shovel Town Brewery. Frank said, “As our home just a hobby that turned into a business. I came from a large Italian family brewing progressed, we discussed that it would be great to open a Brewery with a mom that did everything and I was just asked to ‘clean-up’ after in our hometown of Easton where our friends and the community could meal time. Later in life, I used baking and cooking as a way to bond with come to socialize over a fresh local craft beer. We entered a few home brewing my four children as well as, keep them and their friends occupied.” Once competitions and won 1st & 2nd prize for some of our earlier beers. Then her children were off to college, she decided to fi ll her free time with the we volunteered and entered our beer in a local craft beer festival and again business and if the standing-room only status during the morning hours, we got great reviews and placed 2nd… At this point we thought we should and throughout the day are any indication, she made the right decision take our ‘dream’ a bit more serious. At the time, historic Easton Village was starting her business. also going through a redevelopment which presented more opportunity Beyond the delicious and creative bakery items and cakes, Just Desserts during the community’s transition. It’s as if all the stars aligned to create is also known for their incredible service. Lisa prides herself on her rapport this great opportunity to open our own business and to be able to combine with the customers. Her staff marvels at her ability to remember everybody’s a passion with education and work experience. ” name! “I am so grateful for the community’s response to our bakery … our One of their biggest surprises has been that within 6 months of opening, customers are like family and I want to know them. “ Lisa shares in her they had to double the size of the Brewhouse and their Taproom to meet typical nonchalant manner. demand. “We weren’t brewing enough beer! We had to fi gure out how to Lisa also strongly believes that giving back to the community is balance production with demand and how we could produce the amount of part of her responsibility as a local business. She works with a variety of beer needed to sustain and grow the business,” added Frank. The co-owners organizations in the region including, nursing homes, the Bridgewater- have been thanked on numerous occasions for opening in Easton. Frank Raynham School District, area business associations, Greater Women added, “People tell us thank you -- the community needed this! We are so of Bridgewater, local fi re and police departments and she also hosts appreciative of all the support we’ve received from Easton and beyond. It’s Girl Scout Baking Camps. “I’m so grateful for our customers and the us that should be thanking all of them. Our customers, their feedback and community support we’ve been shown as a locally-owned small business.” their support is why we’ve been successful…oh, and the beer, too!” Congratulations 2018 Small Business Awards Recipients!

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Chris Cooney, Metro South Chamber of Commerce; Frank Altieri, Shovel Town Brewery; Paul Anghinetti, Bank of America; Lisa Lundin, Just Desserts Bakery & Café; Gerry Nadeau, Chair of the Board, Rockland Trust Company. www.metrosouthchamber.com ACTION Report June 2018 7 Abington Bank BAH: 4 Pairs of Red Sox Tickets Won! Chamber, Businesses, and Community Leaders If you missed everyone's favorite Business After Hours event of the Discuss Opportunity of Off-Shore Wind Industry year: the Abington Bank Red Sox Tickets Giveaway, be sure to join us next year! There was delicious food provided by Abington Alehouse and 4 pairs of More than 100 chamber, business and community leaders recently Red Sox Tickets were taken home by our lucky winners below: Pauline Barry of gathered to learn more about wind and clean energy industry opportunities Amber Hair Design; Kathleen Healy of Healy & Healy, CPA; David Dwumah of coming to Massachusetts. The program was coordinated by Chambers for Blu North Group, LLC; and William Morse of Mutual Bank. Congratulations to Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE). Clean energy projects deliver signifi cant the winners, and congratulations to Abington Bank for their recent expansion economic benefi ts that are good for businesses, schools, communities, and into Holbrook and Avon! the economy of the Commonwealth. The clean energy sector has already delivered more than $11.4 billion worth of investments and over 109,000 jobs to Massachusetts. To learn more visit www.chambersforinnovation.com. (Left) More than 100 chamber, businesses, and community leaders attended the tour.

(Right) Regular painting and Chris Cooney, Metro South Chamber; Pauline Barry, Amber Chris Cooney, Metro South Chamber; Kathleen Healy, Healy maintenance Hair Design; Andy Raczka, Abington Bank. & Healy, CPA; Andy Raczka, Abington Bank. of the wind turbines are conducted to keep them ready for generating power

Chris Cooney, MSCC; David Dwumah, Blu North Group, LLC; Chris Cooney, MSCC; Paul Sullivan, Sullivan Tire; William Paul Sullivan, Sullivan Tire; Andy Raczka, Abington Bank. Morse, Mutual Bank; Andy Raczka, Abington Bank. (Left) State and wind power industrial offi cials provided an overview of the wind farm operations in Rhode Island and Featured Commercial Sites for Sale the economic impacts of the industry on the state. For over 25 years, Donahue Associates has offered a full range of commercial, offi ce, retail and industrial real estate brokerage, leasing, investment sales and management services in eastern Massachusetts. For more information on the following properties and to see more available properties, please contact Donahue Associates at (508) 588-1717, or visit their website, www.donahueassociates.com

225 Bodwell Street, Avon, MA 02322 Lease: $5.75 PSF INN Size: 73,365 SF Category: Industrial Classifi cation: Industrial Offi ce: 5,000 SF Electric: 480 Volt 225 KVA Generator Loading: 2 docks 3 Drive-In Doors Height: 18-20' Clear http://donahueassociates.com/property/225-bodwell-st-avon-ma-02322/

370 Oak Street, Brockton, MA 02301 Lease: $12 PSF + Utilities Size: 540 SF Category: Offi ce Classifi cation: Offi ce Professional Medical Building Ample Parking http://donahueassociates.com/property/370-oak-street-2/ 8 ACTION Report June 2018 www.metrosouthchamber.com Many Registered as New State Vendors BAWIB/YouthWorks Construction Career Day Last month, The Operational Services On May 3, the 2nd Annual Brockton (OSD), sponsored by the Metro Area Construction Career Day, organized South Chamber of Commerce held a free by Brockton Area Workforce Investment workshop on at Crescent Credit Union, Board (BAWIB) and YouthWorks, was held located at 115 Commercial Street in at the Brockton Fairgrounds. Attending Brockton. The workshop was very popular, were over 250 students from Brockton High, and both sessions were a full-house. Avon High, Stoughton High, South Shore This free workshop is designed for Voc. Tech, Brockton’s Edison Academy, businesses that are interested in learning Keith School, YMCA YouthBuild as well as how to do business with the State. During Benjamin Franklin Institute discussing technical over 20 area employers, utility providers, this workshop, participants will learn: programs of study offered. labor unions, training schools, institutes • About the bidding process and where to and academies. Students were exposed fi nd bidding opportunities to careers in construction & engineering, • The basics of COMMBUYS, the and were able to see fi rst hand what types Commonwealth’s online Market Center of vehicles, tools and equipment are used • How to market to public entities on the job. Industry professionals were on Erin Powers leading the OSD workshop (including state and local agencies) hand to conduct live demonstrations and • About the Small Business Purchasing hands-on activities to give students a real Program and SDO Certifi cation. COMMBUYS Vendor registration assistance taste of what it’s like to work in these fi elds. is also available! For more information, contact the OSD Training Department Now an annual event, Brockton Area located at 1 Ashburton Place, Suite 1017 in Boston. If you'd like to attend a Construction Career Day highlights the Students checking out maintenance equipment workshop like this, call (617) 720-3300 or email [email protected]. many varied skilled trades and technical from Brockton Housing Authority. professions and career paths that students may pursue, as well as the continuing SBA 504 Loan Program: Lunch & Learn Success educational options available to them after high school. The following organizations Dan Donovan, VP Business Banking participated: Benjamin Franklin Institute at Eastern Bank and Lisa Holmes, SVP of Technology, Brockton Area Transit and Lending Team Leader from S.E.E.D, (BAT), Brockton Community Access, hosted a Lunch & Learn to discuss the Brockton Housing Authority, Comcast SBA 504 Loan Program in May. Xfi nity, MassDOT, Massasoit Community The SBA 504 is a special fi nancing product that College, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, helps companies to buy fi xed assets such as National Lumber, New England Institute their owner occupied building or perhaps large Sealcoating Inc. speaks with students about careers of Technology, New England Carpenters equipment with incredibly favorable terms. In addition, they are available to in pavement solutions. Training Fund, Occupational Health and discuss any other SBA Programs or traditional bank fi nancing programs that Safety Administration (OSHA), Old Colony attendees may inquire about. The Planning Council, Parker Professional Lunch and Learn was offered to Driving School, Riley Brothers, Sealcoating Commercial Real Estate Brokers, Inc., Southeastern Technical Institute, Residential Brokers transitioning Timberline Communications Inc., Universal to commercial real estate sales, Technical Institute, and Watchman Accountants, Lawyers and Business Waterproofi ng. For more information, Consultants, along with any or if interested in participating in next business owner who may have year's event, contact John Nesti, Employer interest in purchasing a building Services Manager at BAWIB (508) 584-3234, or other fi xed assets either now or Massachusetts Department of Transportation brought several service vehicles like this to [email protected] in the future. If you missed this highlight the important work they do. interactive workshop and would like information on future ones, Standing-room only at recent SEED & Eastern Bank contact SEED www.seedcorp.com. collaborative Finance Workshop Ideal Jewelry & Loan Undergoing Renovations Brian Droukas Opens New Offi ce in Brockton Brian Droukas, President and CEO of Droukas Real Estate recently purchased and renovated new offi ce space at 130 Liberty Street, Brockton. Brian is well known in Brockton and the Chris Cooney, Metro South Chamber; Mike Gallerani, region where he has held B21; Phil and Candy Cohen, Ideal Jewelry & Loan a number of leadership positions. Brian is past Chamber President and CEO, Chris Cooney and Brockton 21st Century president of the Brockton Corporation CEO, Mike Gallerani recently met with Phil and Candy Cohen Rotary Club and is active of Ideal Loan and Pawn to learn more about renovations to the Main Street with the Metro South Brockton location. A recent award for façade improvements and additional Chamber of Commerce improvements are planned for the coming months. To learn more about Ideal Brian Droukas, Droukas Real Estate; Chris Cooney, Metro South Chamber where he has served on the and the façade improvement program, visit http://idealjewelryandloan.com. Ambassador’s Committee. www.metrosouthchamber.com ACTION Report June 2018 9 Member Profi le - Village Mortgage Member Profi le - Brockton Area Arc, Inc. Brockton Area Arc, Inc. 1250 West Chestnut Street Brockton, MA 02301 (508) 583-8030 www.brocktonareaarc.org Rolando Lima, Branch Manager and Senior Mortgage Loan Originator. (617) 799-6404, rlima.villagemtg.com Year Established: 1952

Village Mortgage Company NMLS#6331 Products or Services: Human Services 1280 Belmont Street Brockton, MA 02301 Number of Employees: 80 (508) 818-5060 x 554 www.villagemtg.com What is unique or special about your fi rm and the products and services you offer? Products or Services: Mortgage Products / Our person-centered services provide choice and empowerment while Financial Services supporting individuals as they strive to realize their personal goals.

Number of Employees: 140 What markets do you serve? Children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their What is unique or special about your fi rm families. and the products and services you offer? Village Mortgage is committed to Please list awards, honors or special recognition your fi rm has received: maintaining a streamlined process to provide the best service to our borrowers. In 2016, Brockton Area Arc was recognized by The Arc of Massachusetts for We are a direct seller and servicer for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. We offer our “Leadership in Diversity.” a full array of products such as FHA, VA, USDA, Renovation, Jumbo and non- QM products. What is your main business objective concerning your customers and the business community? What is your market area? To assist those who serve to achieve their goals of full inclusion in the Metro Boston and surrounding communities. community throughout their lifetimes.

What markets do you serve? All markets that require our services and mortgage products. Signature Healthcare Success Honored In 2018, Signature Healthcare What is your main business objective concerning your customers and the business saw a continued accrual community? of awards from national, I have been in the lending and fi nancial services for almost 25 years. As a independent third-party sources trusted advisor, I help my clients build wealth through home ownership. I recognizing quality and safety in work with burrowers to fi nd a mortgage solution that fi ts their needs based both the hospital and physician on their personal short and long term fi nancial goals. I work closely with the group. Most recently, Signature community and build relationships not only with burrowers, but also with Healthcare Brockton Hospital Realtors, Bankers, and Builders so I can help them satisfy the borrowing needs was named a Top Teaching of their clients. Our dedicated team of processors and underwriters helps Hospital by The Leapfrog Group make the dream of homeownership happen. for the fi rst time - one of 36 Top Teaching Hospitals in the nation Seeking Shaw’s Center Proposals and one of only three hospitals in Massachusetts to be honored

The Brockton 21st with this award. The organization is celebrating its continued success in many B21 Century Corporation ways, including a campaign of innovative displays at all locations, and “thank- Brockton 21st Century Corporation (B21) is seeking yous” for employees including fl eece vests and sweet treats. proposals for the Shaw’s Center, a 15,000 square Signature Hospital Hosts Partnership Meeting foot conference, Signature Hospital hosted the function, and event Brockton Partnership Meeting at their facility located in new Greene Family Oncology Center. Brockton, MA. To More than fi fty business and community request a RFP packet leaders met recently to discuss items or for additional of importance to Brockton and the information, please contact Michael Gallerani at (508) 586-0021, or mgallerani@ business community. Topics ranged brockton21.com Proposals are due by June 14, 2018. from long-term planning to parking and downtown initiatives designed to encourage increased confi dence and momentum. Updates were received on many projects and a presentation Jonathan Brahmer of Trinity Financial Development and was made on the concept of PROVA, Jeff Miller of Signature Health Care at the new "Paul and a program proposed for greater use Phyllis Fireman Garden of Hope". and awareness of the former Kresge Department Store site at the corner of Main Street and Frederick Douglas Way. 10 ACTION Report June 2018 www.metrosouthchamber.com Brockton Partnership Discusses PROVA! Project UMass Boston Presents Economic Impact Study

Ed Lambert, Vice Chancellor for Government Relations and Public Affairs, recently met with the Chamber’s Board of Directors to PROVA! (a word that means “Proof” review the results of a study in Creole) is designed to be a rich, colorful completed on the economic garden, a “garden” that is a dynamic venue impact of the University of which proves and celebrates Brockton’s rich Massachusetts Boston on the Anne Beauregard, City of Brockton; George Durante, multicultural heritage through local food region and state. Brockton MassDevelopment; George Spilios, Crown Linen and craft beer, family fun, and diverse arts High School is consistently and entertainment. The PROVA! team is one of the largest sending made up of businesses, local nonprofi ts, city offi cials, and volunteers who are schools of students to UMass working to transform a vacant lot in the heart of downtown Brockton into a Fred Clark, Bridgewater State University; Ed Lambert, University of Boston, UMass Dartmouth safe, fun and vibrant outdoor space for building community. Beginning this Massachusetts - Boston; Gerry Nadeau, Rockland Trust, Chair of Board; and Bridgewater State Chris Cooney, Metro South Chamber of Commerce summer, PROVA! will be open to the public on Thursdays and Fridays from University. To learn more 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm, as well as some Saturdays throughout summer. The mission about the study and its fi ndings visit www.donahue.umassp.edu. is to prove that Brockton can come together as one community and have fun doing it, while also demonstrating the potential that exists for businesses to be successful in our downtown. Chamber Affi liation News & Events But they need your help. "We are trying to raise $50,000 to be To become an affi liate organization of the Chamber, contact Christopher Cooney at matched with $50,000 by MassDevelopment through the Commonwealth (508) 586-0500 x 223 or e-mail [email protected]. Places program so that we can begin constructing PROVA! this summer!" PROVA! will feature live artists, performances, arts programs, landscaped The Bridgewater Business Association (BBA) promotes unity gardens, art installations, outdoor seating, security, and spaces for food and between local government and the business community drink. This is an all or nothing campaign, and it's tax deductible! Sponsorship and is committed to promoting goodwill among business opportunities range from a $10 Supporter to $25,000 Champion Sponsor. This owners, operating in an ethical manner, and supporting the is a great opportunity to gain exposure for your business while supporting community they serve. Visit bridgewaterbiz.biz for more information. your community. The revitalization of downtown Brockton will not only benefi t citizens, but business owners within the city. Some of the sponsorship opportunities are listed below. The Stoughton Chamber of Commerce helps to preserve the overall community’s • $25,000 Champion Sponsorship: Name featured prominently as interests and needs. As an advocacy for the business community, the overall PROVA! sponsor on signage. Referred in all marketing the SCC promotes wellness of the entire community through collateral including but not limited to, press releases, social media charitable donations, fundraising and scholarship programs for our mentions and communications. 12 tickets to VIP Party. 1 seat on the graduating students. Visit stoughtonma.com for more information. PROVA! Board of Directors (BoD). • $10,000 Area Sponsor: Naming rights to (1) Stage, (2) Concession Area, The Norwell Chamber of Commerce’s mission is to promote the civic, or (3) Play Area feature signage. Referred in all marketing collateral economic and social welfare of its members and the Town including but not limited to, press releases, social media mentions of Norwell. They actively assist the Chamber members and communications. 8 tickets to VIP Party. 1 seat on the PROVA! with the challenges of business growth, management and Park Board of Directors (BoD). entrepreneurship. Visit norwellchamberofcommerce.com for more information. • $5,000 Community Sponsor: Sponsor name/logo featured on PROVA! signage. Inclusion in opening press release and mention on social media. 4 tickets to VIP Party. The East Bridgewater Business Association (EBBA) was founded in 1993 • $2,000 Associate Sponsor: Sponsor name/logo featured on PROVA! Park “to promote a healthy business environment in East signage. Mentions on social media. 4 tickets to VIP Party. PROVA! Bridgewater and to provide services to assist its members Bumper sticker. including education, networking and fellowship.” Please • $1,000 Gold Sponsor: 4 tickets to VIP Party. PROVA! Bumper sticker. visit www.eastbridgewaterbiz.com for more information. • and more! Stay up to date on their progress through their facebook page, www. The Avon Industrial Park Association is a non-profi t group seeking to advance facebook.com/PROVABrockton/. Visit www.patronicity.com/project/prova#!/ the advocacy and business of its members in public and to dontate. private affairs. Membership is open to all companies who operate within the confi nes of Avon Industrial Park in Entertainment One Stop Shop Arcade Collaboration Avon, Massachusetts. For more information please visit avonindustrialpark.org. Rashaud Garner of Entertainment One Stop Shop has announced a partnership Randolph Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profi t corporation with Platinum City Gaming in Taunton. founded in 1986 representing businesses in Randolph and the The collaborative goal for both companies surrounding communities. The chamber provides leadership is to better serve the local communities; in fostering business success, growth and development. Visit "providing teens and young adults with www.randolphchamberofcommerce.org for more information the opportunity to game as not only a way to entertain, but also educate." Their The South Shore Women’s Business Network (SSWBN) , established new location has over 7,000 square feet in 1991, was the inspiration of six women who felt that the needs of of PC setups, TV stations for consoles, Rashaud Garner, Entertainment One Stop Shop LLC women in business were not being met by traditional organizations. tournament area, arcade cabinets, and and Chris Cooney, Metro South Chamber of Commerce They further believed there was a need for an organization more. They will host a Grand Opening that would provide networking opportunities to women and on June 16th from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm at the new location, 294 Winthrop Street in Taunton. The event is free and food will be provided. business owners on the South Shore. Visit sswbn.org for more information. www.metrosouthchamber.com ACTION Report June 2018 11 Join the Chamber, $1,000 in Incentives The 2018 Book for Business is Here! Becoming a member of the Metro South Look out for the Chamber of Commerce 2018 Metro South Book for Face ce to la F Chamber of Commerce provides your business P a for Business! The book features area dining, lodging, public golf courses, e c h e opportunities to accelerate its growth. When you T recreation, legislative leaders, regional and economic data, and a complete join the Chamber, you become a leader within the membership listing. The book also includes a full color map of Metro South business community and a member of the region’s and highlights hotels, golf courses, industrial parks, and other points of interest. most dynamic advocacy organization. Membership 20 18 means potential new business prospects, Five thousand copies of the Book have been distributed throughout new savings, access to valuable resources and BOOK FOR 2017 the region to all Chamber members, information, a variety of marketing opportunities, BUSINESS banks, real estate offi ces, town halls, area and more, for you and your business. Chamber Member Directory and Guide colleges, libraries, legislators, and sent membership is affordable no matter how small your business, and it provides The Place for Face to Face to all relocating businesses and families your business with tremendous opportunity. interested in the Metro South area. This year’s Book design incorporates Join During This Spring Promotion to Receive: the Metro South regional branding FREE Member Listing in the Action Report newsletter (distributed to over 30,000) colors, theme, and tagline “When FREE Member Profi le in Action Report newsletter, distributed through the Enterprise Metro South is Home, Everything is 2 FREE Listings in the 2019 Book for Business Within Reach.” For more information FREE 2018 Book for Business on the Book for Business, contact FREE Chamber Business List in Excel or mailing labels, $150 value Emma Stratton at (508) 586-0500 x 222, FREE Enhanced member listing on the Chamber website with hotlink to website or [email protected]. FREE admission to your fi rst 2 Business After Hours networking events To view a digital copy of the book, visit FREE admission to ATHENA Awards Program, $39 value metrosouthchamber.com/news-media/ FREE access to members-only page of website to post discounts, events, and more book-for-business. 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