The New Bedford Area President/CEO Update
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Inside March - April 2013 The New Bedford Area President/CEO Update..........................2 Home Show Photos..................................3 Chamber Trips .........................................4 SouthCoast Women’s Forum ................5 Good News ..............................................6 Chamber Focus Nominate a Small Business..................10 Featured Member Discounts................13 Business News for and about Members of the New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce March-April 2013 DCAMM Workshop.............................14 State of the City Luncheon - March 21st SouthCoast Legislative Luncheon with th Mayor Jon Mitchell will deliver his State House Speaker, Robert DeLeo - April 11 of the City Address over lunch on Thursday, March 21st from 11:30 a.m. The New Bedford Area Chamber of to 2:00 p.m. at Greater New Bedford Commerce will bring Beacon Hill to Regional Voc Tech High School located the Greater New Bedford Area when it at 1121 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford. hosts the Honorable Robert DeLeo, Each year, the Mayor delivers the Speaker of the Massachusetts House of “State of the City” address detailing Representatives as the keynote speaker past accomplishments, goals, planned at its 2013 SouthCoast Legislative policies and objectives for the largest Luncheon on Thursday, April 11, 2013. city in the region for the coming year. The event will he held at Cotali Mar Nearly 500 business, community, media, Restaurante, 1178 Acushnet Avenue, and political leaders are expected to New Bedford from 11:45 a.m. - attend this luncheon program. 1:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by Southcoast Health System and Southern Mass Credit Union. The luncheon is sponsored by Webster For more information or to reserve Bank and hosted by the New Bedford your seat or table, visit Area Chamber. The cost, which Robert DeLeo was elected Speaker of www. newbedfordchamber.com or call The SouthCoast Legislative Luncheon includes a catered lunch, is $45 per the Massachusetts House of Repre- the Chamber office at 508-999-5231. is an opportunity for business and com- person, $450 per table of ten, or $475 sentatives in January 2009. A dedicated munity leaders to meet with legislators for a Signed Corporate Table of ten public servant to the constituents of Sponsored by: and hear first hand what is in store on which includes the company logo on the 19th Suffolk District, Speaker Beacon Hill for the business commu- a tabletop sign. Advanced reservations DeLeo has undertaken a number of nity. Invited legislators include Senators are required by Friday, March 15th. important issues since elected to office. As a 19-year veteran of the House, Mark Montigny and Michael Rodrigues; DeLeo’s vast knowledge of the legisla- Representatives Antonio Cabral, Robert The SouthCoast Women’s The Connecting Activities Are you a new member or tive process and strong relationships Koczera, Susan Williams Gifford, Chris- Forum is quickly approaching. program participates in Amp it would like a reminder on all the with his fellow lawmakers have enabled topher Markey, Keiko Orrall, Paul A. For more information on this Up! to assess current awareness, benefits of being a Chamber Schmid, William M. Straus and others. popular event or learn how to knowledge, and attitudes regarding member? Join the Chamber for a him to lead the House to meaningful become a sponsor or exhibitor Advanced Manufacturing careers. member orientation. More details reform. turn to page 5. For more information turn on page 14. Check-in for the event starts at 11:45 to . page 14 Speaker DeLeo previously served as a.m., with the luncheon beginning chairman of the House Committee on at noon. The cost of the event is $35 Ways & Means. This critical experi- for members and $45 for non-members, ence prepared him to navigate the state with tables of ten available. Advanced budget through a challenging economy. reservations are required by Thursday, Prior to that role, he chaired the House April 4th and can be easily made by call- Committee on Bills in the Third Read- ing the New Bedford Area Chamber at ing, the Joint Committee on Local 508-999-5231 or online at Affairs, and the House Committee on www.newbedfordchamber.com Ethics. He served as chair of the Town Sponsored by: of Winthrop’s Board of Selectmen for nine years and as a Town Meeting member for more than 30 years. DeLeo is a graduate of Northeastern Univer- sity and Suffolk University Law School. The New Bedford Area Chamber Focus is the official news publication of the Chamber Update New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce A brief report on Chamber Activities from the President/CEO 794 Purchase Street • New Bedford, MA 02740 508-999-5231 • fax 508-999-5237 • [email protected] Tourism is one of the largest industries of the tourism business. It also must Editor: Rebecca Viera • Photographer: Deborah L. Hynes • Printer: The Standard-Times in Massachusetts. be regional in scope, as resources are The industry is better leveraged when communities Board of Directors Chair of the Board driving $16.9 work together for the collective good. Mary Harrington, Schwartz Center for Children billion in direct So over the last year, we have partnered spending, over with the other four chambers of com- Chair-Elect $1 billion in state merce in our county to lead a regional Jim Rattray, Southcoast Health System and local taxes effort to revamp and strengthen Bristol and supporting County’s tourism efforts. We have met Vice Chair of Government Affairs 124,700 jobs. In with state tourism officials, members of David Maher, Lockheed Martin Bristol County our legislative delegation, city and local alone it accounts Roy Nascimento, IOM, officials, representatives of the media Vice Chair of Economic Affairs for over 3,000 jobs and we have hosted several forums with Eugene Lonergan, Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. President & CEO and over $400 members in the hospitality and tour- Vice Chair of Membership Advancement million worth of ism industries from throughout Bristol Sheila Parker McGlinchy, SouthCoast Media Group industry-related revenue. It is also a County to gain their input. growing industry. While employment in Treasurer many industries is stagnant, jobs in the Much work remains to be done, but I Chuck Mitchell, RothTec tourism industry are growing. Tourism am confident that working together we also supports existing companies and can turn things around and have a suc- Immediate Past Chair stimulates new business development, cessful and productive regional tourism Lynne Mastera, Precix diversifying the economy and attracting effort in the county. The New Bedford businesses who want a wide variety of Area Chamber of Commerce is com- President & CEO amenities for their employees. mitted to providing leadership on this Roy Nascimento, New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce issue and helping to shape the region’s Directors Unfortunately, our county’s tourism tourism initiatives in the future. Beth Sylvia Caldwell, Sylvia Group of Insurance Agencies efforts have suffered in recent years due Hank Conaty, Acushnet Company to the economic downturn and loss of Your comments or feedback are always Timothy H. Dyer, Dyer Capital Management confidence in the county’s convention welcome at Gail Fortes, YWCA of Southeastern Massachusetts and visitors bureau. This has resulted [email protected]. June Goguen, Bridgewater Savings Bank in the region losing out in state tourism Ellen Gitlin, Diversified Marketing Group funds that are available to support mar- Liz Isherwood, Moore & Isherwood, Inc. keting our attractions and businesses. Best Regards, Valarie Lacasse, Bristol County Savings Bank Recognizing the significant economic Douglas Leatham, Leatham & Associates, CPA’s impact and potential for New Bedford, Joseph Michaud, Law Office of Joseph L. Michaud the Chamber has been actively involved Donald Monaghan, Jr., Monaghan Printing Co. Lynn Motta, BankFive in efforts to revive the region’s tourism Peter J. Muise, First Citizens’ Federal Credit Union efforts. In today’s highly competitive Chris O’Neil, Tomlinson and O’Neil Insurance Agency travel marketplace, our region needs to Roy Nascimento, IOM Jeffrey P. Pagliuca, Webster Bank have a viable, working and productive President & CEO Jim Pratt, Hodgson Pratt Pratt & Saunders, PC marketing program to grow our share Kevin Pelland, BayCoast Bank Kim Perry, Waring Sullivan Homes of Memorial Tribute/SCI John Sbrega, Bristol Community College Paul Vigeant, SouthCoast Development Partnership Martha Worley, Worley Beds Factory Outlet Director Emeritus About the New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce Del Rocha With approximately 1,000 member and a support system to keep your Joel E. Burns businesses, the New Bedford Area business moving forward. Chamber of Commerce is committed Your Chamber Staff to providing opportunities for members Our mission is to serve the interests 508-999-5231 to advance their business and promot- of member businesses while advocat- President & CEO, Roy M. Nascimento, IOM - Ext. 25 ing a healthier business and economic ing business advancement, economic Director of Operations & Finance, Dorothy Botelho, IOM - Ext. 20 climate for the region. The Chamber is growth and job creation for the benefit Employer Specialist, Ian Abreu - Ext. 24 of New Bedford and the SouthCoast Supported Employment Network Coordinator, Joanne Rego - Ext. 28 here to help members – with trusted region of Massachusetts. Programs & Events Manager, Caitlin Tapper - Ext. 26 resources, a strong business network Communications