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February 2019 reportwww.metrosouthchamber.com Leading Businesses Regional Roundtable/Legislative Luncheon 2/22 in Easton Sponsorship Opportunities Leading Communities A Taste of Metro South! Friday, February 22 | Southeastern Technical Institute | 11:45 am - 1:30 pm

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CHAMBER MISSION To best serve the unique interests and needs of member businesses and to champion the broader economic vitality of the Join us Friday, February 22nd from 11:45 am - 1:30 pm for a Metro South region. special brunch edition of Good Morning Metro South. Hosted at The region’s most Southeastern Technical Institute, located at 250 Foundry Street in anticipated annual food event, South Easton. This program will feature Mayor of Brockton, Bill the Taste of Metro South, will Carpenter who will provide a State of the City with emphasis on take place on April 24th at The issues of regional importance. Shaw's Center in Brockton! Ray Ledoux, Administrator, Brockton Area Transit Authority (BAT) This popular food event will act as a moderator for a panel of leaders and experts on topics of is a great way to gather regional concern such as housing, transportation, infrastructure, and with business leaders and economic development. community members to sample André Leroux, Executive Director of the tastes of local restaurants. the Massachusetts Smart Growth Alliance is Over 30 delicious and diverse Rui Lopes scheduled to serve on the panel as well as other area restaurants are expected Anawan Street Productions leading housing representatives. to participate. Sponsorship Page 2 Registration is required for this event. Opportunities available! Gain Tickets are $25 for members and free for Mayor Bill Carpenter, City of Brockton exposure for your business! prospective members with pre-registration. Continued on page 5, read on Includes lunch as well as networking opportunities. Season Ticket holders to learn more. are encouraged to bring a guest for free, but please contact us in advance to André Leroux, Executive Director at reserve your seat. RSVP to Lexi at [email protected] Call for Nominations! Small Massachusetts Smart Growth Alliance or call (508) 586-0500 x 231. Learn more on page 2. Business & ATHENA Award

4th Annual Multi-Cultural Business Forum & Business After Hours Now is the time to place Kathleen Currul-Dykeman your nominations for the Small Stonehill College Thursday, March 7| The Perfect Place | 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm Business Awards and also the Page 6 ATHENA Award! It's easy to nominate someone, call Lexi Host: Reinertson for details (508) 586-0500 x 231, AReinertson@ metrosouthchamber.com Learn more on page 5.

Sponsor: Promote Your Business in the 2019 Book for Business!

Marisela Marrero, MD Good Samaritan Medical Center The Metro South Chamber of Commerce will hold the Page 8 4th Annual Multi-Cultural Business Forum & Business After Hours on Thursday, March 7th from 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm at the CONTENTS Perfect Place in Brockton. Please join us as we celebrate the Calendar of Events 3 region’s culturally diverse heritage and the success stories of various small businesses. The evening will consist of a Good News 4 Business Resource Expo and a Woman & Minority Owned Member Profi les 10 Business Panel ft. Actor/Producer Brandon Scales, Entertainer Rashaud Garner, and more, followed by regular Business New Members 11 DJ Rashaud Garner, Entertainment One Stop After Hours networking. Sponsorship opportunities still Renewing Members 11 Shop / Platinum City available! Contact Lexi at AReinertson@metrosouthchamber. Brandon Scales, Actor, Gaming com. Learn more on page 2. Producer Learn how on page 11. 2 ACTION Report February 2019 www.metrosouthchamber.com Town Offi cials Invited to Regional Roundtable Multi-Cultural Business Forum & After Hours

Friday, February 22 | Southeastern Technical Institute | 11:45 am - 1:30 pm Thursday, March 7 | The Perfect Place, Brockton | 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm Host:

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Town and regional leaders are invited free of charge to the February Good Morning Metro South brunch at Southeastern Technical Institute! This event Host: Sponsor: aims to encourage discussion of issues of regional importance. We welcome Ray Ledoux, Administrator of regional transportation, Brockton Area Mayor Bill Carpenter, City of Brockton Transit Authority (BAT) as emcee; along with a panel of offi cials from throughout Ray Ledoux, BAT This is a great opportunity for potential and the Metro South region including Mayor of Brockton, The Multi- Bill Carpenter and other town leaders. He will give a existing entrepreneurs to learn about helpful State of the City address with emphasis on the region and housing Cultural resources, network with local businesses, and hear André has been the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Smart Business from entrepreneurs who have successful businesses. Growth Alliance since 2007, where he established the Great Neighborhoods Forum Panel Past partners include Haiti's United, Cape Verde program to help local residents transform their communities through smart will include: Association, NAACP, SBA, SCORE, SEED, SBDC, and growth projects. He helped found Transportation for Massachusetts, which more. Call to register your business to participate in is a statewide coalition that advocates for increasing funding for walking, the expo! biking, and public transportation. 5:00 pm - Business Resource Expo & Networking Prior to that, André was the Director of Planning Learn about resources available to help start and and Policy at Lawrence CommunityWorks, where grow your business. Experts will assist you on a he coordinated the Reviviendo Gateway Initiative variety of topics ranging from fi nancing, developing a (RGI), an award-winning community revitalization business plan, marketing your business, and winning effort in Lawrence, MA. He also led the creation government contracts. of two smart growth zoning districts in the city, 5:30 pm - Woman & Minority Owned Business helped to found a cultural economic development DJ Rashaud Garner, Panel initiative, and coordinated a community- Entertainment One Stop Hear from a panel of local businesses as they share university partnership with the Massachusetts Shop / Platinum City their success stories. Learn how they used their André Leroux, Executive Director at Institute of Technology called MIT@Lawrence. Gaming backgrounds to develop new ideas, leverage regional Massachusetts Smart Growth Alliance A graduate of Dartmouth College, Andre resources, and tap into new markets. completed two years of graduate studies at El 6:15 - Business After Hours Networking Colegio de México in Mexico City studying Meet hundreds of new potential clients during this urban development and environmental impact Business After hours event. Enjoy delicious food and assessment. He has worked at the David drink, along with the opportunity to win prizes. Be Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies at Harvard University and sure to bring your business cards! the Massachusetts State Senate. André co-authored a PolicyLink report in Last year’s event was a success, drawing great 2007 with MIT Professor Lorlene Hoyt called Voices from Forgotten Cities: interest among the diverse populations of the region, Innovative Revitalization Coalitions in America’s Older Small Cities. He is leading to new partnerships and business relationships. fl uent in Spanish. Sponsorships are still available. For more information To learn more, visit metrosouthchamber.com/events/gmms. RSVP to Brandon Scales, Actor, or to register, contact Lexi Reinertson, (508) 586-0500 x Lexi Reinertson at [email protected] or call (508) 586- Producer, Production 231 or email [email protected] 0500 x 231. Manager

Actor Brandon Scales & Producer Rui Lopes at "HR" Premier, Movie Filmed at Chamber Rui Lopes, fi lmmaker and CEO at Chamber CEO, Chris Cooney, recently Anawan Street Productions with attended a movie premier at the invitation Chris Cooney, Metro South Chamber of actor, Brandon Scales, (actor in Patriots of Commerce President, at the Day). The movie titled HR, was fi lmed locally premier of HR, partially fi lmed at "HR" movie the Chamber offi ces in Brockton. with scenes from the Metro South Chamber poster from the of Commerce offi ces and the Quincy premier at the Chamber of Commerce offi ces. Anawan Cameo Theaters Street Productions, a Brockton based in Weymouth, on Brandon Scales, Actor, Producer, company, fi lmed the movie and provided Saturday, January Production Manager; and Chris production and editing services. To learn 26 staring Aaron Cooney, Metro South Chamber of Wilson. Commerce President & CEO. more, visit anawanstreetproductions.com www.metrosouthchamber.com ACTION Report February 2019 3 BOARD OF DIRECTORS DIRECTORS CHAMBER Calendar Paul Anghinetti - Bank of America OFFICERS Networking at events is one of the most effective Jason Barbosa - Vicente’s Tropical Grocery ways to grow your business! Chair of the Board Fred Clark Joe Cardinal - National Grid February Bridgewater State University Michele Cinquegrano - Verizon 6 Ambassador Meeting 8:00 am President and CEO Christopher Cooney Todd Copeland - Copeland Auto Group 22 Good Morning Metro South *Brunch Edition* 11:45 am Metro South Chamber of Commerce Regional Roundtable / Legislative Luncheon / Dan Evans - Evan's Machine Co., Inc. Southeastern Technical Institute, 250 Foundry Street, Easton Chair-Elect Nelson Fernandes - JJ’s Caffè Joseph Casey 22 8th Annual STEM Career Exploration Event 9:00 am HarborOne Bank Rick Fisher - Bridgewater Savings Bank Bridgewater State University The Chamber is a sponsor of MassHire GBWB for this event. Treasurer Gena Glickman - Massasoit Community College Gregory Hart, CPA Summer St Financial Advisors LLC Kim Hollon - Signature Healthcare March

Vice Chair Economic Development Richard Hynes - Barbour Corporation 5 Executive Board Meeting 3:00 pm Pat Ciaramella Old Colony Planning Council Chuck Jones - Harbor Health 6 Ambassador Meeting 8:00 am Marisela Marrero - Good Samaritan Medical Center Vice Chair Government Affairs 7 4th Annual Multi-Cultural Business Forum & BAH 5:00 pm Ray Ledoux Jeni Mather - J.M. Pet Resort The Perfect Place, 2039 Main Street, Brockton Brockton Area Transit Authority Matthew Osborne - Eastern Bank 20 SEED Workshop 8:00 am Vice Chair Community Affairs Mahsa Khanbabai Jonathan “Jay” Pike - Citrin Cooperman 27 Board Meeting 12:00 pm Khanbabai Immigration Law Andrew Raczka - Abington Bank Vice Chair Membership Development April Friend Weiler Albert Senesie - Victory Human Services Consultant 2 Career Day Conference 8:15 am Kathleen Smith - Brockton Public Schools Location TBA The Chamber is a sponsor of MassHire GBWB for this event. Immediate Past Chair George Spilios - Crown Linen Gerry Nadeau Rockland Trust Lisa Strattan - The Enterprise 3 Ambassador Meeting 8:00 am

Peter Vlaco - Brophy & Phillips Company, Inc. 24 Taste of Metro South 5:30 pm The Shaw's Center, One Feinberg Way, Brockton CHAMBER STAFF (508) 586-0500 Front Desk x 221 May Christopher Cooney, CCE, IOM, MPA Kayla May President and CEO x 223 Member Engagement Specialist x 221 15 Small Business Awards Luncheon & Expo Location TBA Marcy Venezia Ann Marrese Small Business Expo 10:30 am Membership Sales x 229 Director of Accounting and Finance x 230 Luncheon and Awards Ceremony 12:00 pm Emma Stratton Amanda Alfani The Ambassador Team meets on a monthly basis to serve fellow Director of Communications x 222 Graduate Intern x 227 members by providing information, resources, member-to-member support, increasing awareness and promoting active participation Lexi Reinertson in Chamber programs and services. To learn more, call Kayla at the Membership, Programs & Events x 231 Chamber (508) 586-0500 x 221.

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ACTION Report Volume 19- Issue 2 ACCREDITED (USPS-410630) is published monthly except for combined CHAMBER OF COMMERCE July/August for $5.00 per year by the Metro South Chamber of Commerce, Sixty School Street, Brockton, MA 02301- CHAMBER MISSION: To best serve the 4087. Periodical Postage Paid at Brockton, MA. unique interests and needs of member businesses and to POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Action Report, champion the broader vitality of the Metro South region. Sixty School Street, Brockton, MA 02301-4087 Metro South Chamber of Commerce The Metro South Chamber of Commerce is solely responsible Sixty School Street, Brockton, MA 02301-4087 for the editorial content of this publication. tel: (508) 586-0500 The Chamber wishes to assure our members of our intention to provide universal access to all programs. If you or your fax: (508) 587-1340 employees require assistance in this area, please let us know Note: All meetings are held at the Metro South Chamber Offi ce or [email protected] by calling the Chamber at (508) 586-0500 at least 48 hours Metro South Business Assistance Center (BAC), www.metrosouthchamber.com in advance. Sixty School Street, Brockton unless otherwise indicated. 4 ACTION Report February 2019 www.metrosouthchamber.com Members - send Good News to [email protected] High School Band - 1st Place: Bridgewater to In-Charge Accountant & Auditor. Raynham HS, 2nd Place: Oliver Ames Jennifer C. Murgia was promoted to In- Sponsored by: Good Samaritan Medical Center GOOD News HS. Middle School Band - 1st Place: Charge Accountant & Auditor. Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital Orthodox Church, 457 Oak Street in Plouffe Academy, 2nd Place: North & Matthew Q. Murray was promoted to Named Top Teaching Hospital Brockton. Have a photo taken with the West Middle School. In-Charge Accountant & Auditor. Highlighting its nationally recognized Easter Bunny, enjoy raffl e items, silent Dance Troupe - 1st Place - The Matta Congratulations to all! achievements in patient safety and auction, 50/50 raffl e, kids entertainment, Dance Company, 2nd Place - Spirit of quality, Signature Healthcare Brockton and music by the Brockton Symphony Excellence, 3rd Place - BCity Reps Dance Massasoit Community College Theatre Hospital was named a Top Teaching Orchestra. Tickets available at the door, Studio. Congratulations to all! Company presents: Freedom Riders Hospital by The Leapfrog Group for the $5 per person, children under 3 are free. Freedom Riders is set in 1961 as two second year in a row. The Leapfrog Top Seussical the Musical @ Cardinal Spellman young women from Harvard try to Hospital award is widely acknowledged Fuller Craft Museum Current Exhibitions: "Tom Directed by Mr. Steve Bergman, decide if they should join the Freedom as one of the most competitive honors Kiefer: El Sueño Americano - The American Spellman's Director of Performing Arts. Riders of the 1960's. Saturday, March 9 American hospitals can receive. The Dream" through July 2019 Friday, March 8th from 7-9pm. Saturday, at 8:00pm. Visit massasoit.edu/about- Top Hospital designation is awarded by Fuller Craft Museum presents the March 9th from 7-9om. Sunday March massasoit/theater/ to learn more. The Leapfrog Group, an independent powerful work of photographer 10th from 2-4pm. To learn more, visit hospital watchdog organization. The Tom Kiefer and his series, "El Sueño www.spellman.com. Work of Marilyn Murphy at Bridgewater State Top Hospital Award comes following Americano". This powerful body of University's Wallace Anderson Gallery the hospital’s 13th straight consecutive work features the confi scated belongings OCES Raises $8,000 for Emergency Fund Murphy's series of charcoal and pencil “A” Hospital Safety Grade, also from of migrants apprehended near a U.S. Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) thanks drawings are on display through the Leapfrog Group. “It is an honor Customs and Border Patrol facility in community members for their support February 2019 at the Wallace Anderson to receive the Top Teaching Hospital southern Arizona. Images of personal during their #GivingTuesday campaign. Gallery at Bridgewater State University. award from The Leapfrog Group. It is effects deemed “non-essential” or The non-profi t agency raised over $8,000 The gallery is open M-F, 8am-4pm. To a testament to the high quality and safe “potentially lethal” by Border Patrol for their Emergency Fund program. learn more, visit www.BSUarts.com care we strive to provide to our patients agents evoke the humanity and struggle OCES’ Emergency Fund helps meet the every day and it is a privilege to help of the refugees who are willing to risk needs of at-risk low-income older adults Bridgewater Savings Bank Donates to Housing teach new doctors who are entering into their lives searching for a better life in and individuals with disabilities who are Solutions for Southeastern MA the healthcare fi eld”, said Kim Hollon, America. Visit fullercraft.org for more. in a crisis or emergency circumstance Bridgewater Savings Bank announced Signature Healthcare, President & CEO. that threatens their health and/or living that its Charitable Foundation has made Downtown Holiday Parade Winners situation. Although the fund helps a a donation of $2,500 to Housing Solutions Love Your Heart Day @ Vicente's Supermarket Announced, Ceremony to be Held 2/23/19 signifi cant number of people during the for Southeastern Massachusetts. Join WeCare365 & United Healthcare in The 2018 theme was Favorite Holiday winter months, OCES strives to ensure Housing Solutions for Southeastern celebration of American Heart Month & Story and parade participants were that there are funds available for those in Massachusetts is committed to helping learn all of the benefi ts the program has encouraged to select their favorite need, year-round. low- and moderate- income families and to offer. February 12, 2019 from 4-7pm holiday book, movie, or song and express individuals by providing decent, safe at Vicente's Supermarket, located at 160 it creatively on a fl oat. The following G.T. Reilly & Company Announces Promotions and affordable housing. Bridgewater Pleasant St. in Brockton. Receive a free winners will receive cash prizes of G.T. Reilly & Company is a full-service Savings Charitable Foundation donated gift and get a picture with cupid! $1,500, $1,000, and $500, respectively: accounting and consulting fi rm whose $2,500 to Housing Solutions’ Scattered 1st Place: Love Alliance, 2nd Place: clients include corporations, individuals, Site Transitional Apartment Program Brockton Rotary Club's 5th Annual Pancake Massasoit Community College, 3rd closely-held family businesses, (SSTAP) which provides shelter and Breakfast with the Easter Bunny: 4/13 Place: Brookfi eld School. In addition, multi-national companies, nonprofi t support services for families who are The Rotary Club of Brockton will hold Bands and Dance Groups were judged organizations, and fi nancial institutions. homeless due to domestic violence. their 5th Annual Chief Burrell Memorial on their cohesiveness, creativity, and Sean S. McNeil, CPA, was promoted to For more information, please visit: Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, April performance. The following bands and Accounting & Auditing Supervisor. housingsolutionssema.org 13th from 8-11am at Annunciation Greek troupes will each be awarded a trophy: Michael A. Abrahamian was promoted Health Care Matters Sponsored by: Good Samaritan Medical Center 235 North Pearl Street, Brockton, MA 02301 508-427-3000 www.goodsamaritanmedical.org

Rx is a highly-collaborative not-for-profi t partnership will identify the production health systems to Civica as founding generic drug company whose mission is needs of in-demand drugs and develop members,” said Martin VanTrieste, CEO to drive down costs and increase supply high-quality, FDA approved medications of Civica Rx. “Drug shortages have of life-saving medicines. Good Samaritan at affordable prices, closing gaps in the become a national crisis where patient Medical Center’s participation in the drug marketplace. “Good Samaritan treatments and surgeries are canceled, initiative is made possible thanks to the Medical Center and Steward are proud delayed or suboptimal. We thank these hospital being part of Steward Health to join Civica because a new, highly- organizations for joining us to make Good Sam. Joins Innovative Effort to Solve Care, the largest privately operated health collaborative approach is needed to solve essential generic medicines accessible America's Drug Shortage Crisis care network in the United States, and a America’s drug shortage crisis,” said Dr. and affordable in hospitals across the Good Samaritan Medical Center joins founding member of Civica Rx. Good Joseph Weinstein, Chief Medical Offi cer country.” Civica Rx expects to bring Civica Rx. Mission-driven initiative aims Samaritan Medical Center and Steward of Steward Health Care. “Over the past over 14 hospital-administered generic to ensure essential generic medicines Health Care join prominent health decade, Steward has created a different drugs to hospitals and health care are affordable and available to all. Good systems, including Mayo Clinic and kind of health care company, one that systems in 2019 as the initial focus of the Samaritan Medical Center, a Steward HCA Healthcare, to sign on with Civica. prioritizes wellness and unlocks access company’s efforts, with many additional family hospital, will be a part of Civica Rx, Overall, approximately 800 U.S. hospitals to high-quality, affordable care – which medications prioritized by the health a new, innovative effort to ensure essential have joined the venture, with many aligns with the critically important care systems as the next phase of focus generic medications are available, more health systems expressing interest. mission of Civica.” “We are thrilled for the company. To learn more, visit affordable and accessible to all. Civica Through a collaborative approach, the to welcome these highly-regarded goodsamaritanmedical.org. www.metrosouthchamber.com ACTION Report February 2019 5 27th Annual Call For 2019 Small Biz Award Nominations The Metro South Chamber and Bank of TASTE OF METRO SOUTH America recognize the achievements and contributions April 24th @ The Shaw's Center of small businesses and entrepreneurs in creating new jobs and economic opportunities in the Metro South One Feinberg Way, Brockton region. We welcome you to nominate businesses for Sponsorship Opportunities Available! the 2019 Small Business of the Year and Entrepreneur of the Year awards. TICKETS AVAILABLE AT WWW.METROSOUTHCHAMBER.COM You may nominate your own business or any other business you Ticket Price: $35. Tickets must be purchased in advance. deem worthy. For nomination forms, call Lexi at (508) 586-0500 x 231. You Call Lexi, (508) 586-0500 x 231 for tickets and more information. may include any additional documentation that will help illustrate why the business is deserving of the award. Nominees do not need to be members of Like us at www.facebook.com/metrosouthchambercommerce to stay up to date the Chamber. on participating restaurants, organizations, and entertainment. Small Business of the Year Criteria: Entrepreneur of the Year Criteria: Calling All Restaurants! Taste of Metro South 50 or less full-time employees (or 10 or less full-time employees (or We invite your restaurant to participate in the widely popular and anticipated equivalent); in business more than 3 equivalent); in business less than 3 “A Taste of Metro South.” consecutive years under the current years; a for-profi t business. ownership; for-profi t business. Celebrate living and working in the region with a night of food Companies will be rated on their creativity and imagination in the and entertainment. You provide development of their business, demonstration of growth, and a refl ection on your specialty in sample sizes internal and external social responsibility. for 500 people, and we provide Nominations are due to the Chamber by April 5, 2019. Recipients will the opportunity to market your be announced at the Small Business and Entrepreneur Lunch in May of 2019. business to the ideal target audience. Participating restaurants will Sponsored by: be listed on our website with a logo and link, receive promotion in “The Action Report” newsletter, Prior Small Business of the Year Recipients Prior Entrepreneur of the Year Recipients receive mentions on Facebook 2018 Just Desserts Bakery & Cafe 2018 Shovel Town Brewery and social media, will have their 2017 Wood Palace Kitchens 2017 Epicure Wine & Jazz Bar logo and contact information 2016 Strange Planet Printing 2016 Elvera’s Cafe placed in the program, and receive 2015 Maguire’s Bar & Grill 2015 The Sound Lab the opportunity for television 2014 J.M. Pet Resort 2014 JJ’s Cafe promotion. 2013 Solex Payroll Systems, Inc. 2013 James Tran, SKy8 Shrimp Farm, LLC Sponsorships are also available. For more information, please contact Lexi 2012 Vincente’s Tropical Grocery 2012 Billy Michaud, Sparky’s Import Repair Reinertson at (508) 586-0500 x 231 or email AReinertson@metrosouthchamber. 2011 McGuiggan’s Pub 2011 Al Ata, Elie Baking Corp com. Download the vendor application and see photos from last year at metrosouthtaste.com. 2010 Prisco’s Market 2010 Patricia Winberg, Topnotch Design Studio 2009 MCG Partners 2009 Michelle Cully, XPressman Trucking & Courier Promote Your Business at Taste of Metro South 2008 Heights Crossing 2008 Robert Monahan, UPPAbaby 2007 Westgate Lanes 2007 Howard Wright, Wright Technology 2006 Cindy’s Kitchen 2006 Rob Peters, Rob Peters Entertainment 2005 Northeast Wholesale Nail & Fastener Supply Co. 2005 Jeffrey Chrzanowski, Spark Street Autobody 2004 Duplitron, Inc. 2004 Charles Bernard, The DJ Experience 2003 Modern Auto Body 2003 James Messinger, The Crazy Chefs Caterers 2002 United Furniture, Inc. 2002 Jerome Offutt, Top Quality Staffi ng 2001 Robert Sharkansky & Company, CPA 2001 Randy Yanoff, Eye of the Tiger Karate

Grand Band Sponsor ($2,500): Corporate Sponsor ($500): ATHENA Award - Call for Leadership Nominations • Banner on main stage next to band • Logo in event program This June, the Metro South Chamber of Commerce and Eastern Bank for full event • Logo on Chamber website will present the 20th Annual ATHENA Award to an exceptional individual • Logo on event program cover • Logo in Action Report newsletter (2) who has achieved excellence in their business or profession, has served the • Logo on Chamber website • 12 complimentary tickets community in a meaningful way, and has assisted women in reaching their • Logo in Action Report newsletter (2) full leadership potential. • 15 complimentary tickets Program Sponsor ($150): The ATHENA Awards Program was created in 1982 and has expanded • Name listed in program as Program to over 500 cities in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, the United Tasting Floor Sponsor ($1,250): Sponsor Arab Emirates, Russia, and China. The Metro South Chamber of Commerce • Logo on Taste website • 2 complimentary tickets believes in the values underlying the ATHENA Foundation’s philosophy of • Logo in event program incorporating the talents and expertise of women into the leadership of our • Logo in Action Report newsletter (2) To sign up for one of these businesses, communities, and government. • E-update side column ad - 2 weeks sponsorship packages, or customize To nominate an individual for an ATHENA Award, or for more • 15 complimentary tickets a sponsorship for your business, information please contact Lexi Reinertson at (508) 586-0500 x 231 or please contact Kayla May, (508) email [email protected]. Learn more online at 586-0500 x 221, or email KMay@ metrosouthchamber.com/events/athena metrosouthchamber.com. Sponsored by: 6 ACTION Report February 2019 www.metrosouthchamber.com Chamber Brunch Provides Overview of New Opportunity Zones (OZ) in the Metro South Region Photos courtesy of Rich Morgan Photography. To see more photos from this event, visit fl ickr.com/metrosouthchamber. More than 100 people attended a recent Chamber briefi ng on Opportunity Zones at Stonehill College. Among attendees, many private investors were present and public offi cials from throughout the region also attended. The Tax Law Congress approved in 2018 opens up opportunity for many communities in 2019 and beyond. The more that is learned about how the tax law works the greater the interest in Brockton, who hosts four Zones, and several other communities that each have one designated. Russell Stein and Jay Peabody provided an extraordinary presentation complete with examples and a Q&A portion of the program. Brockton has seen the fi rst approved Opportunity Zone investment project approved recently. It is among the fi rst to receive permitting approval for the state of Massachusetts. To receive the slide deck from the presentation, contact Kayla May, KMay@ metrosouthchamber.com For more information on Opportunity Zones within Dottie Fulginiti, Town of Easton; George Durante, MassDevelopment; Rob May, City of Brockton; Mary Ellen DeFrias, the Metro South region, contact Chris at the chamber, (508) 586-0500 x 223. MassDevelopment; Russell Stein and Jay Peabody, Partridge Snow & Hahn; Chris Cooney, Metro South Chamber of Commerce.

Russell Stein, Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP Jay Peabody, Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP MA State Representatives Claire Cronin and Gerry Cassidy; Chamber Ambassador, Katherine Light, VP at Mansfi eld Dottie Fulginiti of the Town of Easton; Chris Cooney, MSCC; Bank and new chamber member, Blessing Rogers, Unifi ed Mahsa Khanbabai, Esq., Khanbabai Immigration Law. Family & Youth Network, Inc.

EmCee Fran Dillon, Stonehill College Mahsa Khanbabai, Khanbabai Immigration Law interviewing Kathleen Currul-Dykeman, Director of the Martin Institute for Law and Society at Stonehill College.

Russell Stein and Jay Peabody of Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP gave a comprehensive overview of Opportunity Zones (OZ) designated in Brockton and other towns within the Metro South Region at the Good Morning Metro South program hosted at Stonehill College's Martin Institute on Friday, January 25, 2019.

Jessica Melching and Grant Nickerson, Rockland Trust Suzanne Fernandes, Mutual Bank; Robin Muksian, Town of Company; Joshua Levine, Samet & Company, PC; Stoughton; Barbara Fox, School on Wheels of MA.

Stephanie Danielson and Dottie Fulginiti, both from the Frank Lynam, Town of Whitman; Joe Grivers, Town of Easton. MassDevelopment; Bruce Hughes, OCPC. www.metrosouthchamber.com ACTION Report February 2019 7 Full Room Again: SDO & COMMBUYS Workshops Ribbon Cutting in Brockton: Source4 Source4 recently moved their Brockton offi ces into the Crescent Credit Union headquarters building on Belmont Street. Source4 is a national company and has been in business for over 40 years. They provide a broad range of Integrated Business and Marketing Solutions to fulfi ll client's operational and marketing needs. Their extensive fulfi llment and distribution capabilities and the ability to provide a wide range of technology solutions allows for the delivery of complete custom solutions for their clients. Source4 has achieved success by continually tailoring products and service offerings to meet the ever-changing needs of their clients. They have built Standing room only as business owners gathered at Crescent Credit Union on Commercial Street for a popular OSD workshop. their business on the concepts of innovation and fl exibility...a willingness to think outside the box, embrace and utilize new technologies, and identify and Recently, the Operational Services Division implement cost-effective solutions to help you better manage your business (OSD), sponsored by the Metro South Chamber or organization. To learn more, visit www.source4.com. of Commerce held another round of free workshops at Crescent Credit Union. It was standing room only as business owners gathered to learn how to do business with the State. During this workshop, participants learn: • About the bidding process and where to fi nd bidding opportunities • The basics of COMMBUYS, the Commonwealth’s online Market Center • How to market to public entities (including state and local agencies) • About the Small Business Purchasing Program and SDO Certifi cation. COMMBUYS Vendor registration assistance is also available! For more information, contact the OSD Training Department located at 1 Ashburton Place, Suite 1017 in Boston. If you'd like to attend a workshop like this, call (617) 720-3300 or email [email protected]. Ribbon Cutting in Brockton: Registrar of Deeds Another celebration Photos courtesy of Rich Morgan Photography. of investment and progress (L-R) Tom Myles, Source4 Graphic Designer; Terri Gurney, Source4 Customer Service Representative; Pamela DiCastro, was held in Brockton Source4 Customer Service Representative; Ken Amand, Source4 Sales Representative; Nick Kerwin, Source4 Graphic recently with the addition Designer; Murray Vetstein, Source4 Sales Representative; Richard Hooke, Crescent Credit Union Commercial Lending; Jonah of a brand new modern Wein, Crescent Credit Union VP Marketing; Leah Page, Crescent Credit Union Branch Manager; Chris Cooney, Metro South Chamber of Commerce President & CEO. Plymouth County Registry of Deeds offi ce on Belmont Street in downtown. “It’s a joy to see the public investment in downtown Brockton now being joined by so much private investment, “ said Elected and Selected Offi cials gather for the ribbon cutting celebration of the new Plymouth County Registry of Deeds at 32 Belmont Street, Brockton. Chamber CEO, Chris Cooney while attending the recent ribbon cutting. “With more than 250 new units of housing, complementing tens of thousands of square feet of new offi ce and retail space already permitted, it’s nice to see developers discovering what we already know. Brockton offers an extraordinary value so close to Boston and the growing population of Metro South. With the 800 acres of parks, 4 golf courses, 3 commuter rail stops and multiple centers for education and healthcare, Brockton is sure to experience a growing level of interest among many segments of the development community,” he said.

Chris Cooney, MSCC; Senator Michael Brady; John Buckley, Plymouth County Register of Deeds; State Representative Gerry Cassidy; Mayor Bill Carpenter, Ciy of Brockton. New Plymouth County Registry of Deeds in Brockton. 8 ACTION Report February 2019 www.metrosouthchamber.com New Good Sam. CEO Elected to Chamber Board State Treasurer Team Meets with Chamber to Plan New Good Samaritan Small Business Program Medical Center CEO, Marisela Marrero, MD and Chamber CEO, The Chamber staff recently met Chris Cooney recently met to discuss with representatives from the Offi ce various topics of local, regional and of the Treasurer, Deborah Golberg sector concern. Good Samaritan, to discuss an announcement of a a division of Steward, is one of the program designed to provide more largest employers in Brockton and fi nancing for small businesses in the Metro South Region. They are Massachusetts. Banks operating in also operating within the biggest Massachusetts will be selected to industry sector in the region(health partner with the State Treasurers offi ce (Back row, L-R) Amanda Alfani and Lexi Reinertson, MSCC; care) and pay more taxes than any through a program aimed at making Lizandra Gomes, Nina Hollien, Keenen Grooms, and Jameel Moore, all from the Offi ce of the State Treasurer more fi nancial deposits available other entity in Brockton. Their - Deborah Goldberg; Emma Stratton and Chris Cooney, campus at exit 18 along route 24 is to lend within the local business MSCC; (seated, L-R) Elizabeth Zelnick, and Aliah Pierce, an extraordinary site with plenty of communities of Massachusetts. both from the Offi ce of the State Treasurer. room for growth and expansion. The Plans are still underway for an Chamber recently commissioned announcement of the program and an announcement by the State Treasurer, a study to inventory the site and Deb Goldberg, in the months to come. Chamber CEO, Chris Cooney; Emma Good Samaritan Medical Center President Marisela explore expanded possible uses in Stratton, Communications; Amanda Alfani, BSU Graduate Intern; Lexi Marrero, MD and Chris Cooney, MSCC President & CEO. the future. Good Samaritan is among Reinertson, Programs/Events met with Lizandra Gomes, Special Assistant to the largest supporters of the Metro the State Treasurer - Deborah Goldberg; Keenen Grooms, Assistant Director South Chamber of Commerce and has consistently served on the Chamber of Strategic Partnerships from the Offi ce of Economic Empowerment; Board. Marisela Marrero, MD, was recently elected to the Chamber Board at Nina Hollien, Assistant Director of Cash Management Operations; Jameel their most recent meeting in January. Moore, Assistant General Counsel; Aliah Pierce, Jr. HR Business Partner; and Marisela Marrero, M.D. is a Harvard-trained Emergency Room physician Elizabeth Zelnick, Senior Policy Analyst. with an interest in developing top-tier public healthcare knowledge within the Latino community and broadening the use of proper healthcare among Victory Human Services Goes Solar Hispanic people. Victory Human Services recently announced the addition of solar Originally from Puerto Rico, Marisela has been living in the New energy production on the roof of their corporate headquarters in Brockton. England area for the past 22 years, having attained her undergraduate degree Albert Senesie, CEO of Victory recently discussed the project with Chamber from Yale University and her medical degree from Harvard Medical School. CEO, Chris Cooney. Like many businesses in the Metro South Region, Victory She was the co-founder and chair of ALPFA Healthcare, an organization identifi ed the opportunity to go green and generate savings at the same time. dedicated to the promotion and proliferation of Latino leaders. In addition Albert highlighted the ease in making the decision and how positive employee, to this, she served as the medical correspondent for both Telemundo Boston clients and tenants are about the and NECN. Most recently, Marisela worked as VP of Clinical Operations clean energy source. To learn more at Good Samaritan Medical Center, focusing on effi ciency and throughput about the Chamber’s initiative to within the hospital setting. With a sense of commitment and enthusiasm encourage wind and solar please that is palpable, Marisela continues to raise the bar, and acts as a driving visit chambersforinnovation.com force at the forefront of healthcare improvement and change. Plans for Original Ocean Spray Site in Hanson Metro South Chamber of Commerce CEO, Chris Cooney, recently met with Consultant and former Hanson Selectman, David Soper, to discuss various aspects of a proposal to renovate and preserve a historic building site in Hanson. Join the Chamber, $1,000 in Incentives Ocean Spray Cranberry Cooperative was originally Becoming a member of the Metro South formed from this site in 1930, Chamber of Commerce provides your business by three cranberry growers opportunities to accelerate its growth. When you join who wanted to expand their Chris Cooney, Metro South Chamber of Commerce; David Soper, the Chamber, you become a leader within the business market for cranberries. Led by former Hanson Selectman and CEO of WLM (Wicked Local Marketing) community and a member of the region’s most dynamic grower Marcus L. Urann, who advocacy organization. Membership means potential new business prospects, new savings, access to valuable had created a cranberry sauce, the cooperative developed more cranberry- resources and information, a variety of marketing based products. In the same year Ocean Spray became the fi rst producer opportunities, and more, for you and your business. of cranberry juice drinks with the introduction of Cranberry Juice Cocktail. Chamber membership is affordable no matter how small (A.D. Makepeace Company, one of the original founders of Ocean Spray, your business, and it provides your business with tremendous opportunity. has been in continual operation since the late 19th century and is currently the world's largest grower of cranberries.) Join to Receive OVER $1,000.00 IN PROMOTIONAL BENEFITS Ocean Spray employs more than 2,000 people today with sales of 1.3 (Base Rate is $325 + $5 per full time employee) billion dollars annually. “It’s great to discuss the extraordinary history of For more information or to set up an appointment, contact the chamber at this site and even better the plans underway to strengthen the area with (508) 586-0500 or email us at [email protected]. You can also fi nd expanded mixed-use facilities”, said Chris Cooney, Chamber CEO. more information on our website at www.metrosouthchamber.com. www.metrosouthchamber.com ACTION Report February 2019 9 Congratulations to Ambassador Marni Dunton! Own A Small Biz? Thinking of Starting One? Call SCORE! Congratulations to one of our To succeed, you have to Chamber Ambassadors, Marni Dunton stay ahead of the competition; of Connemara Senior Living Campello whether you’re looking on her recent promotion to Assistant for a business direction Executive Director! In addition to her role sheet or working to tap as Director of Marketing, Marni will assist into value creation, connect the President in all matters relating to the with a SCORE mentor to help you! If you’re just starting a operations of Connemara Senior Living. business, SCORE mentors can provide the practical action Marni has been an active participant plan, education and tools you need to open your doors and of the Chamber for years and is a valued establish a customer base. member of the Chamber Ambassador Already own a business? Our volunteer mentors can Committee. Congratulations, Marni! help identify ways to increase profi t, improve employee and Marni Dunton, Connemara Senior Living Campello customer satisfaction, and achieve work/life balance. With SCORE, you can have the honest, confi dential and sometimes tough conversations about SEED Corp. Offers Brockton Business Loan Program raising money, motivating your team, marketing your business, and other South Eastern Economic Development (SEED) Corporation focuses on topics. job creation by fi nancing small business in Massachusetts and Rhode Island Take advantage of their free live webinar series! Learn more by visiting through: www.sema.score.org or by calling (508) 587-2673. Ahead for February... · Micro Loans up to $50,000 February 7: Hot Businesses, Markets & Trends for 2019 · Small Loans up to $250,000 February 12: Save Money and Time by Automating Your Finances · Terms up to 10 years at 5% - 6% fi xed February 14: Developing a Marketing Strategy for Your Startup Business · Working Capital, equipment, February 21: Live Q&A - Masters of Marketing with John Lawson and Ramon Ray inventory, furniture and fi xtures, and leasehold improvements March 5: What Small Business Owners Should STOP Doing to Stay Sane · No pre-payment penalties March 14: Create a Powerful & Practical PR Strategy for Your Small Business · Technical Assistance For more information call (508) 822-1020 x 312 or visit www.seedcorp.com Looking for Commercial Space to Grow? NeighborWorks SOMA Homebuyer Workshops The Metro South Chamber of Commerce shares available commercial property and space within the Metro South region here and online at www. NeighborWorks Southern Mass is offering metrosouthchamber.com. If you would like help fi nding space to grow your First Time Homebuyer classes for the business, contact Chris at the chamber, (508) 586-0500 x 223. following dates/locations in the Metro South region. A majority of the classes are hybrid: 117-119 N. Main Street, Brockton, MA 02301 4 hours online education and one 4 hour in Contact: M. Donahue Associates, Inc. person class. Workshop price: $45 per person (508) 588-1717 for 8 hours of CHAPA/HUD certifi ed education. Prior to the class, you will be required to complete an online course. To register or to learn more, visit Federal Opportunity Zone FOR SALE nwsoma.org/events. Size: 63,000 SF +/- Mill Building/ Development Site March 2 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | Randolph Intergenerational Community Acres: 2.4 Center, 128 Pleasant Street, Randolph. Less than 1/2 mile to commuter rail / intermodal facility, sewer water and March 27 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Brockton Neighborhood Health Center, natural gas to site, possible historic tax credits available, zoning allows 63 Main Street, Brockton. marijuana cultivation. April 4 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Rockland Trust Hanover, 2036 Washington Street, Hanover. April 22 & 24 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm |(PORTUGUESE CREOLE) 363-365 North Main Street, Brockton, MA 02301 HarborOne Bank, 68 Legion Parkway, Brockton. Contact: Jack Conway & Company April 27 @ 8:30 am - 12:30 pm | Stonehill College, Gartland Dining, 320 (781) 871-0080 Washington Street, Easton. May 8 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Brockton Neighborhood Health Center, 63 Lease: $16 SF Main Street, Brockton. Lot Size: 75,054 SF Total Affordable Housing Lottery in Stoughton Category: Commercial MassHousing and the Town of Stoughton are currently partnering to Acres: 1.72 Total Sq. Ft.: 9,500 provide affordable rental housing. Buildings: 1 MLS#: 72255864 Taj Estates is a 179 unit rental apartment community located in Stories: 3 Parking Spaces: 80+ Stoughton. This is the lottery for Phase 2 of the property (Phase 1 properties Total Units: 24 Utilities: Public Water & Sewer may still be available). 28 affordable units in Buildings 3, 4, and 5 will be Year Built: 2017 made available through this application and lottery process. All units have contemporary kitchens with modern cabinetry, stainless steal appliances, quartz countertops, and tile fl ooring. The living areas will feature 9' ceilings, and all units contain full size washer and dryers. Maximum Household Income Limits: $56,800 (1 person), $64,900 (2 people), $73,000 (3 people), $81,100 (4 people). Completed applications and required documentation must be received (not postmarked) by 2:00 pm on February 28, 2019. For more information, go to www.s-e-b-.com/lottery or call (617) 782-6900 (x1 then x2) and leave a message. 10 ACTION Report February 2019 www.metrosouthchamber.com BOARD Profi le - Richard Fisher, MEMBER Profi le - Anawan Street Productions Anawan Street Productions Bridgewater Savings Bank Brockton, MA 02302 Bridgewater Savings Bank www.anawanstreetproductions.com 756 Orchard Street Raynham, MA Year Established: 2016 (508) 884-3336 www.bridgewatersavings.com Products or Services: Full scale video production Year Established: 1872 Anawan Street Productions

Products or Services: Community bank Number of Employees: 6

Number of Employees: 120+ What is unique or special about your fi rm and the products and services you offer? We bring our background as narrative storytellers to the world of What is unique or special about your fi rm commercial advertising. and the products and services you offer? As a nearly 150 year old community What is your market area? New England Richard Fisher, EVP of Bridgewater Savings Bank bank, we have been a long-time partner with many of the consumers and small What markets do you serve? Commercial video advertising businesses in our market area offering deposit, loan and investment products Please list awards, honors, or special recognition your fi rm has received: and advice. Gold Key award for Excellence in Advertising; Bronze Key in Digital Marketing, both from The Boys and Girls Club of America. What is your market area? Plymouth; Bristol & Norfolk counties What is your main business objective concerning your customers and the What markets do you serve? Retail consumers and small to mid-size business community? Our goal is to work hand in hand with our clients in businesses. creating visuals that captivate and create interest in our clients' product/ service. What are some of the job positions that you have held? Senior Vice President - Director of New England Operations at Bank of Boston from 1990-1991; Anything additional we should know about your company? We create Executive Vice President and Treasurer at Old Colony Mortgage Corporation professional work at competitive pricing and provide consultation on how from 1991-2004; Executive Vice President and Treasurer of Stonebridge to market the visuals after production. Mortgage Company, LLC (subsidiary of Bridgewater Savings Bank) from 2004- 2007; First Senior Vice President - Senior Retail Loan Offi cer at Bridgewater Housing Need Rises at Fastest Rate in U.S. Savings Bank from 2007-2014; Executive Vice President - Chief Operating To learn more, attend the Chamber Regional Roundtable February 22, at Offi cer at Bridgewater Savings Bank from 2014-present. Southeastern Technical Institute in Easton at 11:45 am.

What is your educational background? B.S. in Accounting from Bentley College.

How long have you been at your present job? 5 years in this position, 15 years at Bridgewater Savings. AG's Offi ce Community Engagement Webinars The Attorney General's Offi ce Community Engagement Division is offering the Winter and Spring Webinars listed below. The Community Engagement Division is continuing their effort to inform the public about Attorney General's Offi ce resources and will provide train-the-trainer webinars every month. These webinars are an excellent opportunity for service providers to learn about new tools on how to assist clients and community members. The webinar training topics include, but are not limited to: Worker's Rights; Consumer Protection Tips; Non-Profi t Organization Board Training; Identity Theft and Scam Prevention; and Landlord-Tenant Rights. All webinars begin at 10:30am. February 13 | Labor Traffi cking Overview for Massachusetts Municipal Employees (register: learnthesigns.eventbrite.com)

March 6 @ | National Consumer Protection Week (register: Learn more at www.mass.gov/housingchoice consumerprotectionwebinar.eventbrite.com) April 9 @ 10 | Landlord-Tenant Rights & Responsibilities (register: ltwebinar. eventbrite.com) May 7 | Identity Theft and Scams Prevention (register: idtheftwebinar. eventbrite.com) May 21 | Workers' Rights (register: mayworkersrights.eventbrite.com) www.metrosouthchamber.com ACTION Report February 2019 11 Free Small Business Workshops from SEED Advertise in the 2019 Book for Business! Throughout the Don't miss the opportunity to advertise in year, SEED offers the 2019 Book for Business, sent to over 5,000 free workshops and businesses. Your ad will be listed in close proximity seminars designated to your free business directory listing. In addition, to help you start your alphabetical and categorical listing will or grow your small receive extra embellishment. This opportunity is business. SEED will offer free small businesses workshops at the Metro sure to give you a leg up on the competition by South Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, March 20th. These workshops receiving added exposure. are offered in cooperation with the sponsoring bank or credit union, the Don't have time to create an ad, or the money Massachusetts & Rhode Island Small Business Development Centers (SBDC), to pay a designer? If you reserve your ad space Veteran’s Business Outreach Center, and SCORE and the local chamber of now, our in-house graphic designer will create a commerce and is offered in two sessions: professional quality full color ad for you, free of Session I “Business Fundamentals” 9:00 am - Noon charge! This workshop focuses on helping entrepreneurs understand the For additional information, call Emma Stratton, Director fundamentals of owning a business. Information on how to get started, of Communications at (508) 586-0500 x 222, or email EStratton@ where and how to get fi nancing, and the loan application process will be metrosouthchamber.com. You can view the 2018 Book for Business online at presented. Attendees will also be provided with a free business plan guide issuu.com/metrosouthchamber/docs/b4b_2018. and other materials. Session II “Understanding Financial Statements” 1:00 - 4:00 pm Chamber Affi liation News & Events This workshop helps attendees understand a balance sheet, income statement, and cash fl ow statement. The workshop also explains how a To become an affi liate organization of the Chamber, contact Christopher Cooney at small business owner can anticipate fi nancial needs in order to operate the (508) 586-0500 x 223 or e-mail [email protected]. business more effi ciently. The Bridgewater Business Association (BBA) promotes unity Complimentary breakfast and lunch will be provided. For more between local government and the business community information, visit seedcorp.com or call (508) 822-1020 x 318 and is committed to promoting goodwill among business owners, operating in an ethical manner, and supporting the RENEWING Members community they serve. Visit bridgewaterbiz.biz for more information.

Thank you! The Stoughton Chamber of Commerce helps to preserve the community’s overall Alternative Compassion Services Hajjar Management Co., Inc. interests and needs. As an advocacy for the business community, Anania Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Holmes-McDuffy Florists, Inc. the SCC promotes wellness of the entire community through Beacon Financial Planning, Inc J. Frank Conley, Inc. charitable donations, fundraising and scholarship programs for our Bearce Insurance Agency, Inc. M. Donahue Associates, Inc. graduating students. Visit stoughtonma.com for more information. Bridgewater Square Chiropractic Massasoit Community College Brockton 21st Century Corporation Mutual Bank The Norwell Chamber of Commerce’s mission is to promote the civic, Brockton Area Transit Authority NorthEast Electrical Distributors economic and social welfare of its members and the Town Curahealth Stoughton Siri C. Steinle Orthodontics of Norwell. They actively assist the Chamber members Curry College South Shore Bank with the challenges of business growth, management and Douglas A. King Builders, Inc. The Children's Workshop entrepreneurship. Visit norwellchamberofcommerce.com for more information. Eastern Bank USA Mobile Drug Testing of Greater Fuller Craft Museum Brockton Grant's Rental Westgate Mall The East Bridgewater Business Association (EBBA) was founded in 1993 “to promote a healthy business environment in East Bridgewater and to provide services to assist its members

WELCOME New Members including education, networking and fellowship.” Please Reinvesting in Our Community visit www.eastbridgewaterbiz.com for more information.

Altus Dental Insurance Company, Inc. G & S Cleaning Service, Inc. The Avon Industrial Park Association is a non-profi t group seeking to advance Ms. Lisa Stabile Ms. Sandra Tremblay the advocacy and business of its members in public and 10 Charles Street 863 Washington Street private affairs. Membership is open to all companies who Providence, RI, 02904 South Easton, MA 02375 operate within the confi nes of Avon Industrial Park in (401) 457-7286 (508) 230-7400 Avon, Massachusetts. For more information please visit avonindustrialpark.org. www.altusdental.com www.gandscleaning.com Insurance Cleaning/Janitorial Randolph Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profi t corporation DJP Rightfi t Recruiting, LLC Unifi ed Family and Youth Network, Inc. founded in 1986 representing businesses in Randolph and the Ms. Debra Parent Ms. Blessing Rogers surrounding communities. The chamber provides leadership 373 Lawton Street 418 Belmont Street in fostering business success, growth and development. Visit Somerset, MA 02725 Brockton, MA 02301 www.randolphchamberofcommerce.org for more information (508) 884-6798 (508) 427-6334 www.rightfi trecruitingofmass.com www.unifi edfamily.care The South Shore Women’s Business Network (SSWBN) , established Human Resource Consultants Human Service Organizations in 1991, was the inspiration of six women who felt that the needs of women in business were not being met by traditional organizations. To Join the Chamber, call or email Kayla! They further believed there was a need for an organization (508) 586-0500 x 221 • [email protected] that would provide networking opportunities to women and business owners on the South Shore. Visit sswbn.org for more information. 12 ACTION Report February 2019 www.metrosouthchamber.com

Altus Dental Insurance Company, Inc. DJP Rightfi t Recruiting, LLC G & S Cleaning Service, Inc. Unifi ed Family and Youth Network, Inc.

10 Charles Street, Providence • (401) 457-7286 373 Lawton Street, Somerset • (508) 884-6798 863 Washington Street, South Easton • (508) 230-7400 418 Belmont Street, Brockton • (508) 427-6334 www.altusdental.com www.rightfi trecruitingofmass.com www.gandscleaning.com www.unifi edfamily.care

Altus Dental provides affordable, quality dental A full service Human Resources Consulting fi rm serving We're passionate about delivering an exceptional Our mission is to provide high quality health care and insurance to nearly 161,000 members through client companies in the Boston and Southeastern cleaning experience. When you hire us, you're hiring support families in their home setting. We accomplish Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and southern New Massachusetts area. We have an experienced team a team of professionals who are trained and skilled this through partnership with the people we serve, Hampshire. Altus Dental offers fi rst-class customer and of HR professionals to address our clients HR needs. in up to date cleaning methods. We apply the most with a highly skilled team of diverse and culturally online services, as well as prompt claims processing. Specializing in designing and auditing HR programs, comprehensive cleaning service and techniques to clean competent staff. The AFC program is designed to Our business customers ranked us #1 for affordability, HR consulting, and recruiting; DJP Rightfi t Recruiting your offi ce or commercial space. You can rely on our offer a living option for individuals with a medical or fl exibility and employee satisfaction. Altus has great helps companies see a long-term return on their team to make recommendations that fi t your taste and psychiatric diagnosis who require assistance with their relationships with employers, municipalities, brokers, investment in people. style but always give you the fi nal word. activities of daily living (ADLs) in order to maintain a health and welfare organizations, and retiree groups. safe lifestyle within the community.

BUSINESS EVENTS Planner February 22 March 7 Good Morning Metro South - Brunch 4th Annual Multi-Cultural 11:45 am - 1:30 pm Business Forum & BAH Southeastern Technical Institute (STI) 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm 250 Foundry Street, Easton The Perfect Place Join the Chamber for a special brunch edition of our business 2039 Main Street, Brockton breakfast program; ft. a panel of town representatives, Join the Chamber at The Perfect Place for a night of networking focusing on issues of regional importance with Mayor Bill and a multi-cultural business forum / expo. Carpenter, Brockton. Cost: Free! Call to register to participate in the expo! Cost: $25 for members, future-members free with pre- registration (508) 586-0500 Register online: metrosouthchamber.com/calendar Register oline: metrosouthchamber.com/calendar

April 24 IT’S EASY TO REGISTER! (508) 586-0500 A Taste of Metro South (508) 587-1340 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm E-mail: [email protected] Location TBA Online: www.metrosouthchamber.com Buy Brockton is a cooperative effort of the Metro South Chamber of Commerce, Join the Chamber for an evening of food, fun, entertainment, Send reservation and payment to: City of Brockton, Brockton 21st Century Corporation/Building a Better Brockton, and networking! Metro South Chamber of Commerce Brockton Housing Partnership, and participating lenders: Avon Co-Operative Cost: $35 | Restaurant Participation Fee: Free! Sixty School Street Bank, Bank of Canton, Bridgewater Savings Bank, Crescent Credit Union, Dedham Institution for Savings, Eastern Bank, HarborOne Credit Union, Mutual Register online: metrosouthchamber.com/calendar Brockton, MA 02301-4087 Bank, North Easton Savings Bank, Rockland Trust, and South Shore Bank.