The New Bedford Area Message from the Campaign Chair
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Inside May - June 2013 The New Bedford Area Message from the Campaign Chair ......2 SouthCoast Women’s Forum ................5 Good News ..............................................6 Chamber Trips .........................................8 New Chamber Members .....................10 Chamber Focus SCYPN CEO Unplugged .....................13 Featured Member Discounts ...............13 Business News for and about Members of the New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce May-June 2013 Tourism & Travel Update .....................14 Call for Membership Drive Volunteers & June Good Morning SouthCoast! Features Prize Donations -We Need Your Support! FBI Agent & Presentation of the Small The New Bedford Area Chamber of Business of the Year Award Commerce will hold a Membership Campaign on Tuesday, June 11th and Hear from Special Agent in Charge Wednesday, June 12th from 8:30 a.m. to of the FBI’s Boston Field Division, 4:00 p.m. Please consider giving three Richard DesLauriers and find out who and a half hours of your time with fel- will receive the Small Business of the low business leaders, all while sharing Year Award at this dynamic edition of the value you derive from being a mem- Good Morning SouthCoast! scheduled ber. The day will include a complimen- for June 20, from 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. at tary lunch. In addition, valuable prizes The 2012 top recruiter, Helio Rosa of Southcoast the Fairfield Inn & Suites’ Waypoint Health Systems, won a trip to the Azores courtesy will be awarded to top recruiters! Event Center, 185 MacArthur Drive, of Sata Airlines & Fran’s Travel. New Bedford, MA. Event registration The Chamber provides numerous is now open. The cost, which includes services for its members, including net- a buffet breakfast, is $20 for Members; working and professional development, $25 for Non-Members; $180 for a export services, an electricity discount member table of ten. Registration is program, free and low cost marketing, available by calling 508-999-5231 or at school-to-career initiatives, trade shows, www.newbedfordchamber.com. as well as government affairs programs and advocacy to encourage a positive Thanks to volunteers from member businesses the Richard DesLauriers is the Special DesLauriers joined the FBI in 1987, business climate for the SouthCoast. 2012 campaign was a success! Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Boston and has worked in Alabama, New York, continued on page 3 Field Division, which is the agency’s Washington, D.C.; and Boston, spend- 10th largest office and covers Maine, ing much of his career in counterintel- Massachusetts, New Hampshire and ligence. Prior to his 2010 appointment Chambers of commerce based Reservations are still available The Chamber’s 2013 Rhode Island. In this position, he in Bristol County have signed a for the Chamber’s trips to the Membership Directory & in Boston, he served as deputy assistant memorandum of understanding Azores and Ireland. For more Community Resource Guide has leads a cadre of over 500 FBI Agents, director of the Counterintelligence to work cooperatively to revive the information turn to page 8. been printed and mailed. For Intelligence Analysts and Professional Division at FBI Headquarters. He was region’s tourism efforts. Turn to more information turn to page 8. Support personnel responsible for the page 14 for details. responsible for nationwide counter- investigation of terrorism, espionage intelligence operations and espionage and criminal matters in this investigations. geographic region. Mr. DesLauriers is a native of Long- In the wake of the April 15, 2013, meadow, MA. He graduated magna cum Boston Marathon bombings, he is run- laude with a Bachelor of Arts from ning the Joint Terrorism Task Force Assumption College and a Juris Doctor investigation into the attacks, the first degree from The Catholic University of successful terrorist bombings on U.S. America’s Columbus School of Law. He soil since Sept. 11, 2001. He has also is married and has a son. been involved in the recent develop- continued on page 3 ments involving the 1990 Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist and the arrest of fugitives, James “Whitey” Sponsored by: Bulger, and his longtime companion Catherine Greig. The New Bedford Area Chamber Focus is the official news publication of the Chamber Update New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce A Message from the Chair of the 2013 Membership Campaign 794 Purchase Street • New Bedford, MA 02740 508-999-5231 • fax 508-999-5237 • [email protected] We need your help! As Chamber membership. Editor: Rebecca Viera • Photographer: Deborah L. Hynes • Printer: The Standard-Times a business organization, We have terrific and new member growth is committed member Board of Directors important to the vitality volunteers that have Chair of the Board Mary Harrington, Schwartz Center for Children of the New Bedford Area already stepped up to Chamber of Commerce. support this campaign and Chair-Elect Members help shape the share information about Jim Rattray, Southcoast Health Systems organization through their their positive experiences investment, voice and and the many benefits of Vice Chair of Government Affairs involvement. membership. But, we still need help to David Maher, Lockheed Martin ensure a successful effort and hope that As Vice Chair of Membership you will consider being a part of this Vice Chair of Economic Affairs Advancement and 2013 Membership new member recruitment initiative or, Eugene Lonergan, Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Campaign Chair, I am writing to if you know someone who isn’t already ask that you participate in this year’s a member, tell them about the many Vice Chair of Membership Advancement Sheila Parker McGlinchy, SouthCoast Media Group effort to recruit new members to benefits membership offers. our organization. Our Membership Treasurer Campaign, scheduled for June 11 We have a great story to tell as the Chuck Mitchell, RothTec and 12, 2013, serves as a tremendous Chamber offers so many programs opportunity to not only grow the that are cost-effective, convenient and Immediate Past Chair Chamber’s membership but grow our beneficial to business success. Now is Lynne Mastera, Precix ability to better serve New Bedford the time to give the Chamber’s financial and the SouthCoast. Membership and membership efforts a solid boost. President & CEO growth will give us an even stronger Members who would like to participate Roy Nascimento, New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce voice to impact business interests. in the new Member Campaign, please New members mean more businesses Directors contact the Chamber staff at (508) 999- Beth Sylvia Caldwell, Sylvia Group of Insurance Agencies enter into our network to do business 5231. There has never been a better Hank Conaty, Acushnet Company with one another. New members help time to join! Timothy H. Dyer, Dyer Capital Management bring new ideas and perspectives to the Gail Fortes, YWCA of Southeastern Massachusetts table. New members also bring new On behalf of the Board of Directors, June Goguen, Bridgewater Savings Bank energy to the Chamber that changes thank you for your commitment and Ellen Gitlin, Diversified Marketing Group and challenges the organization to be effort. The Chamber would not be Liz Isherwood, Moore & Isherwood, Inc. responsive, progressive and innovative. what it is today without the dedication Valarie Lacasse, Bristol County Savings Bank Membership growth also helps to and support of our membership. Douglas Leatham, Leatham & Associates, CPA’s strengthen the Chamber financially Joseph Michaud, Law Office of Joseph L. Michaud and provides resources that allow us to Sincerely, Donald Monaghan, Jr., Monaghan Printing Co. continue to expand our programs and Lynn Motta, BankFive Sheila McGlinchey Peter J. Muise, First Citizens’ Federal Credit Union services. Advertising Director Chris O’Neil, Tomlinson and O’Neil Insurance Agency Jeffrey P. Pagliuca, Webster Bank This June the Chamber will be reaching Southcoast Media Group Jim Pratt, Hodgson Pratt Pratt & Saunders, PC out to thousands of businesses in the Board & 2013 Membership Campaign Chair Kevin Pelland, BayCoast Bank area that are not yet benefiting from New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce 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 Coordinator, Rebecca Viera - Ext. 27 Connecting businesses on the SouthCoast from Wareham to Westport 2 Good Morning SouthCoast & Small Call for Membership