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

CONTENTS

Calendar of Events 3

Good News 4

Renewing Members 10

New Members 10

Damien Johnson, page 2

Andrea Carinci, page 5

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

Leading BusinessesLeading Communities

November2008

www.metrosouthchamber.comreport

Jim Blake, page 6

The Annual Meeting and Business-to-Business Expo will be held on Wednesday,November 19 at the Massasoit Conference Center,Route 27, Brockton from 10:30am-3pm. Join otherbusiness people and community leaders andattend the annual meeting to celebrate businessesworking together for the future of the MetroSouth Region.

At the Expo explore the products and servicesof value to your business and profitable businesscontacts with over four hundred attendees. Besure to schedule time either before of after theannual meeting to participate in the Business-to-Business Expo.

The keynote speaker will be Keith Westrich.Keith is a frequent speaker and presenter on thetopic of creating a competitive workforce by pro-viding young people with business experience.

Business to Business Expo ‘08 Exhibitors

Scott Sanborn Elected Chamber Chair

S c o t tSanborn isthe RegionalExecutive forB u s i n e s sBanking andProfessionalServices atS o v e r e i g nBank.

Scott hasalso led SmallB u s i n e s s

activities in the Rhode Island andNew Hampshire small businessmarkets. The team focuses oncompanies and professionalservice firms with revenues usu-ally $25mm and under located inthe Greater Boston, Eastern

Chamber’s 95th Annual Meeting & Business EXPO

Scott Sanborn,Sovereign Bank

Allegra Print & ImagingB C Tent & Awning CompanyBank of AmericaBoston Business JournalBoston Medical CenterHealthNet PlanBridgewater Credit UnionBrockton Area Association for

Retarded CitizensBrockton Area WorkforceInvestment BoardBrockton EducationalFoundation, Inc.Brockton RoxCaritas Good Samaritan

Medical Center

ComcastConnecting Activities/BAWIBCostco Wholesale #303Curry CollegeFallon Community Health PlanFuller Craft MuseumGowell's Candy Shop, Inc.HarborOne Credit UnionHealth Services AdministratorsHolmes McDuffy FloristHome Instead Senior CareHome/Health and Child CareServices, Inc.Jack Conway & Company, Inc.Life Resources, Inc.Massasoit Community College

Network HealthNew England Sinai HospitalOld Colony Elderly Services, Inc.PAETECPersonal Computer ResourcesRandolph Savings BankRob Peters EntertainmentServpro of WeymouthSign Design, Inc.Signature HealthcareSouth Eastern Economic \

Development (SEED)Corp.Special Olympics MassachusettsThe Community BankUnited Way of Greater Plymouth

County, Inc.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008Massasoit Conference Center, Brockton

Schedule:Business-to-Business EXPO: 10:30am-12:00pmAnnual Meeting Luncheon: 12:00pm-1:45 pmBusiness-to-Business EXPO: 1:45pm-3:00pm

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v o t e c o u n t !Annual Meeting Corporate Supporters

Bank of AmericaBrockton Area Transit AuthorityConnecting Activities/BAWIBEducational Foundation, Inc.Caritas Good Samaritan Medical

CenterComcast

Father Bills and MainSpringHarborOne Credit UnionJack Conway & Company, Inc.Massasoit Community CollegeNational GridNew England Sinai HospitalOld Colony Planning Council

Randolph Savings BankSharkansky & Company, LLP,

CPA'sSignature HealthcareSovereign BankThe Community Bank

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Connecting Activities

Featuring:

Keith Westrich,State Director of

Connecting Activities.

Valaria Amaral,Miss Massachusetts 2007

Grand Sponsors:

See Page 2

Cape Cod/Plymouth ExcursionNovember 22, 2008

Travel along a beautiful rail line featuring forests, wetlands and cranberry bogs.

Traverse the unique counter-weight railroad bridgespanning the Cape Cod Canal.

Pass through the charming and historic Sandwich Village.

This is a very special charter that is the first to be permitted in many years!This unique express train ride will board from the Lakeville MBTA station

at 2:15 pm. After a brief pause in Sandwich Village, the train will return toLakeville at 5:30 pm via the same route while passengers enjoy a tasty lunchaboard the wonderfully restored dining cars of the Cape Cod Central rail-road. A cash bar will be available on board.

The price of a ticket is $45.00 per person and includes lunch. Call508.586.0500 x 229 if you have any questions or if you would like to reserveyour seat. You may also register online at www.metrosouthchamber.com/register.html. Tickets are almost sold out. Do not miss this wonderfulholiday trip!

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Address:35 Resnik Road,Plymouth MA 02360

Local Dedicated SalesRep:Damien Johnson

Phone: 617-279-5635

Website: www.comcast.com (Shop Business Products)

Year Established: Founded 1963,Incorporated in 1969.

Services: High Speed Internet, Voiceand Video & Cable TV)

Number of Employees: 90,000

Please list awards, honors or specialrecognition your firm has received:Boston Business Journal Top 10Places to Work

What is unique or special about yourfirm and the products and servicesyou offer?

Comcast Business Classdelivers high quality busi-ness solutions ~ Blazing FastDedicated Internet, FeatureRich Voice and BusinessClass Television. We alsohave a highest trained, fieldbased, SMB Local salesteam/presence in the SouthEastern Massachusetts mar-ket.

What is your market area?Locally all of South EasternMassachusetts, but Comcast is anational company.

What markets do you serve?Small & Mid-size Business Markets

What is your main business objective?To provide businesses with the high-est quality Voice, Data and Video (TV)solutions, at fair price, and provideexcellent customer service.

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MEMBERProfile

The topic, and speaker complimentthe recent decision to incorporatecompetitive workforce issues into theChamber’s Economic Developmentdivision.

Through Connecting Activities, Mr.Westrich provides resources and tech-nical assistance to the 16 WorkforceInvestment Boards and 15 LocalSchool-to-Career Partnerships to sup-port the development and implemen-tation of the state's work-based learn-ing agenda for districts/schools partic-ipating in school to career initiativesacross the Commonwealth.

Previously, Mr. Westrich served asthe Director of the Boston PrivateIndustry Council's nationally recog-nized ProTech program which laid thefoundation for the integration ofschool and work-based learning

designed to give students the academic,technical/technological and employabil-ity skills necessary to compete in highereducation and high performance work-places.

Also at this meeting, EconomicImpact Awards will be presented tobusinesses who have made a significantinvestment in the Metro South regionover the past year. Board serviceawards will also be presented.

Singing the national anthem andproviding entertainment prior to themeeting will be Valerie Amaral, MissMassachusetts 2007. Valerie was recipi-ent of the Preliminary Talent Award atthe 2007 Miss America pageant.

Contact the Chamber at508.586.0500 ext. 221 to register for thisevent. The cost is $45 per person or$450 per table of ten.

Annual Meeting, Continued from page 1

Connecting Activities

Annual Meeting and Business EXPO sponsored by:

Comcast Business ClassChamber & Rotary Partner on TrainAll Aboard! Saturday, November 22, 2:15 pm - 5:30 pm

Damien Johnson

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Networking at Events is one of the most effective ways to grow your business!

NOVEMBER Calendar4 SOMWBA Workshop

5 Regional Business After HoursMansfield Holiday Inn, 31 Hampshire Street, Mansfield

6 Membership DriveAlumni Hall, Stonehill College, Easton

11 Veteran’s Day - Chamber Closed

14 Government Affairs

18 Financial Priorities Workshop

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

EXPOMeeting Luncheon

22 Railroad Charter Lakeville MBTA station. See page 9.

27 & 28 Thanksgiving - Chamber Closed

29 Brockton Holiday ParadeDowntown Brockton

Coming UpDecember

3 Ambassador Meeting

4 CPA Workshop - Morgan Stanley

9 Executive Committee

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


17 Board Meeting

18 Business After HoursCouncil On Aging

25 & 26 Christmas - Chamber Closed

Save the DateJanuary

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13 Executive Committee

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

22 Business After HoursIKEA, 1 IKEA Way, Stoughton

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Note: All meetings are held at the Metro South Chamber Office unless other wise indicated.

ACTION Report Volume 8 - Issue 11(USPS-410630) is published monthly except for combinedJuly/August for $5.00 per year by the Metro South Chamber ofCommerce, Sixty School Street, Brockton, MA 02301-4087.Periodical Postage Paid at Brockton, MA. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Action Report, Sixty School Street, Brockton, MA 02301-4087

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

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

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

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

ACCREDITEDCHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Photography by Rich Morgan www.richmorganphotography.com

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OFFICERS

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

President and CEOChristopher CooneyMetro South Chamber of Commerce

Chair-ElectH. Scott SanbornSovereign Bank

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

Vice Chair Community AffairsRick ColonVerizon

Vice Chair Economic DevelopmentRobert KenworthyBank of America

Vice Chair Government AffairsChristine KaravitesProteas Customized Consulting

Vice Chair Membership DevelopmentDaniel TroutThe Community Bank

Immediate Past ChairStephen HallNational Grid

CHAMBER STAFF

508-586-0500 Front Desk x 221

Christopher CooneyPresident and CEO x 223

Kim BewsherProgram Director x 231

DIRECTORS

Pasquale Ciaramella - Old Colony Planning Council

Jack Conway -Jack Conway & Company, Inc.

John Costa - B C Tent & Awning Company

Loretta DeGrazia - East Coast Petroleum

Jeffrey Dukess - Frenette & Dukess, PC

John Holiver - Caritas Good Samaritan Medical Center

Brenda Hunter - Shaw’s Supermarkets, Inc.Susan Joss - Brockton Neighborhood Health Center

Stephen McDuffy - Holmes-McDuffy Florists

Dana Mohler-Faria - Bridgewater State College

William Morse - Mutual Bank

Basan Nembirkow - Brockton Public Schools

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

Andrea Papadopoulos - Arista Associates, Inc.

Lester Schindel - New England Sinai Hospital

Larry Siskind -Siskind and Siskind Attorneys at Law

Lydie Ultimo - TERI

John Vlaco - Brophy & Phillips Co., Inc.

Charles Wall - Massasoit Community College

Patricia Williams - HarborOne Credit Union

Lisa KeeneMembership x 225

Kathryn SaylesCompetitive Workforce x 229

Kerry SullivanFinance x 230

Alison van DamDirector of Communications x 222


GOODNewsCelebrate the great things going on!

Leo MacNeil - VP of Community RelationsLeo MacNeil

was promoted toSenior Vice Presidentof CommunityRelations and CRAOfficer at HarborOne Credit Union.He was formerlySenior Vice Presidentof Marketing andCRA Officer for the Brockton-based creditunion.

In this newly created position,MacNeil is responsible for strengtheningthe HarborOne brand by building orexpanding partnerships within the ninecommunities it serves. He is workingwith local groups and government lead-ers to assess community needs and thencoordinate assistance through supportand volunteer efforts by HarborOne staff.

MacNeil has worked for HarborOneCredit Union for 15 years. He is the for-mer chairman of the Board of Directors ofOld Colony Hospice and the BrocktonHousing Partnership. MacNeil has a mas-ter's degree in education from BostonUniversity and a bachelor's degree fromNortheastern University.

Community Health & Fitness Expo a SuccessAt the

third annualCommunityHealth andFitness Expopresented byNew EnglandSinai Hospitaland the Striar Jewish Community Centerof Stoughton, more than 500 parents, chil-dren and grandparents enjoyed the festive“country fair” atmosphere while benefit-ing from free screenings, exhibits andinteractive demonstrations. Among theservices and demonstrations offered werea new Golf Swing Analysis and PuttingGreen, Infection Control demonstrations,foot screenings, blood pressure checks,skin cancer screenings, cardio dance work-outs, chair yoga, and pulmonary lungfunction testing. The busiest booths werethe blood pressure check and the bloodglucose screening.. More than 150 bloodglucose screenings were conducted duringthe four-hour event. For more informationcall New England Sinai at 781-297-1329.

DiChiare Pastore New Board MemberLouis DiChiara Pastore of Cranston has

been elected to the Boardof Directors of RandolphSavings Bank accordingto Roy A. Conrad,Chairman of the Board.She has been aCorporator of the Banksince 2007. DiChiara Pastore, anOptometrist, is Presidentof Garden City Eye Care

of Cranston. Currently she serves on theRhode Island State Board of Examiners forOptometry and is a past president of theRhode Island Optometric Association. Sheis also Chairman of the Peter T. PastoreCharitable Foundation which providesfinancial support to deserving charitableand nonprofit organizations in communi-ties serviced by Randolph Savings Bank.

Gouthro Plumbing Offering SpaceThere is currently Office space available

for rent at the Gouthro Plumbing Officeslocated on Rt. 123 near the hospital. One ortwo room suites are available offering 300square feet of space. Call 508-587-4625 formore information.

Bay Copy & Lexmark Business Solutions Bay Copy, a 36-year, second-generation

family business specializing in office doc-ument solutions and print management,has been named a Business SolutionsDealer (BSD) for Lexmark International(NYSE:LXK).

Bay Copy's current product lineincludes Konica Minolta and Muratecproducts, and the firm is an authorizedservice provider for Hewlett Packard(HP). The addition of the Lexmark fami-ly of products positions Bay Copy as thefirst Massachusetts firm to be a BusinessSolutions Dealer for Lexmark. As aBusiness Solutions Dealer, Bay Copyjoins an elite group of less than 100 deal-ers in the United States; Bay Copy CEORay Belanger said that this is an expand-ed Lexmark initiative to reach out to thesmaller and mid-sized business market.Lexmark has made this program a highpriority within the organization. Theyrealize that companies likely Bay Copyhave the ability to offer high levels of per-sonalized service support that are notavailable through other distribution.

PCDC Highlights BusinessesIn the spring, Plymouth County

Development Council wants to highlighta NEW business in each region that has

recently or will open during these tryingeconomic times. If your business fits thiscriterion, Call Paula Fisher at 508-747-0100 or email [email protected]. An interviewer will be sentout in January or so for a planned Marchdistribution.

New England Sinai: CARF-AccreditedCARF International, the

Commission on Accreditation ofRehabilitation Facilities, hasannounced that New England SinaiHospital in Stoughton has been award-ed its 11th consecutive three-yearaccreditation for its InpatientRehabilitation Programs andOutpatient Medical RehabilitationPrograms. This three-year accredita-tion designation is the highest levelthat is awarded by CARF and recog-nizes Sinai's substantial conformanceto rigorous standards of quality,accountability, value and service.

Sinai is the only rehabilitationprovider in Massachusetts with aCARF-accredited Outpatient MedicalRehabilitation Program. Since thescope of this recent accreditation wasexpanded to include the OutpatientAmputation Specialty Program(Adults), as well, Sinai now becomesone of the first few organizations in thecountry to achieve accreditation forboth Inpatient and OutpatientAmputation Specialty Programs(Adults). Sinai has now also earnedindividual accreditation in the StrokeSpecialty Program (Adults).

Breakfast RoundtableThe newly-formed law firm of Hirsch

Roberts Weinstein LLP cordially invitesyou to the first of our bi-monthly breakfastroundtables. "See You In Court" -- What ToDo if You Are Sued by an Employee.Tuesday, November 18, 2008 8-9:30 am.The Essex Center, The Westin Copley Place.RsVP: Jennifer Conrad (617) [email protected]

You are a good employer. You treat youremployees fairly and consistently, andcompensate them well. Yet, here you are,on the receiving end of a court summons,on a state or federal lawsuit brought by adisgruntled former employee. Nowwhat?! At the first of our bi-monthlybreakfast Roundtables, the attorneys ofHirsch Roberts Weinstein LLP will lead adiscussion on the topic of what to expect,and what to do, if you are sued. We willshare our insights, and solicit yours, onsuch issues as: What are the typical “laststraws” that drive employees to court ,The lifecycle of a litigation matter, Classactions, preliminary injunctions andother procedural maneuvers, Mountingan aggressive defense without undulydisrupting your business, Surviving elec-tronic discovery, Defense strategy, T h epros and cons of Employment PracticesLiability (EPL) insurance, How to get themost out of your litigation attorneys,Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR)Options.

Mahoney Joins Bridgewater SavingsBridgewater Savings welcomes one

of its newest employees, William R.Mahoney, AssistantVice President andTrust Officer.

Mr. Mahoney comesto Bridgewater Savingswith over 12 years ofexperience in thefinancial servicesindustry. He mostrecently served asAssistant VP and TrustOfficer at Anawon Trust, a division ofBristol County Savings Bank. His expe-rience in financial planning and invest-ment management was gainedthrough his work at advisory firms inChicago, North Carolina, and RhodeIsland.

Carinci: HarborOne VP of ComplianceAndrea Carinci of Quincy has joined

William R. Mahoney

Leo MacNeil Louise DiChiaraPastore

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supplies food pantries throughout thetown.

Food donations are accepted atthe Plymouth Food Warehouse onWednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Formore information about making contribu-tions or receiving food assistance, contactthe South Shore Community ActionCouncil at 508-747-7575.

Holiday Office Parties at Makeovers SalonEnjoy your holiday corporate event at

Makeovers Salon + Spa for a unique andmemorable way to say thank you to yourstaff. Our Holiday “Partners” party is anaffordable alternative to a private party asyou will enjoy the holiday festivities withother local small businesses.

Pamper your staff with relaxing servicesfrom our spa and enjoy a special holidaybuffet prepared exclusively for you by ouron site Café Chef Jackie D'Alessandro. Ourstate of the art facility boasts over 11,000square feet of luxuriously appointed spacefor everyone to enjoy services and relax inour private treatment rooms.

Now booking for Sunday, December7th, 2008. Call our Event Planner at 508-238-2201 to plan your stress free holidayevent. Makeovers Salon + Spa is locatedat 574 Washington Street, Stoughton. Visitwww.makeoverssalon.com

Voc-Tech Schools Score High On MCASMCAS scores for the 26 voc-techs in

Massachusetts have jumped 40 percentsince 2001. Their graduation and MCASpass rates both top state averages, anddropouts are less than half as frequent asin other public high schools.

More than 27,000 Massachusetts stu-dents attend voc-techs and over 2,800 areon waiting lists. Enrollment is up 15 per-cent during the last decade, even as theCommonwealth's overall public schoolenrollment is declining.

Nearly one-quarter of statewide voc-techstudents are on individualized educa-tion plans, well above the statewideaverage of 17 percent. More than 80percent of voc-techs' special educationstudents graduate, compared to about63 percent at other public schools inMassachusetts

Vocational-technical schools' combina-tion of autonomy, choice, close relation-ships with employers and the successfulintegration of academic and vocationaleducation is a proven recipe for success.

Diabetes Classes at New England SinaiNovember 10, 12, 17, and 19th: New

England Sinai's Diabetes Center offers afour session small group class, "YourKey to Diabetes Management." from 1-3 pm at New England Sinai Hospital,150 York Street, Stoughton, MA. Please

control of the sales cycle in a way thatyour customers will actually appreciate.Brockton Downtown Higher EducationCenter, 34 School Street. Call 508.588.9100x 2011 or x 2013 to register.

Support Blue Dog ShelterHelp the Brockton Blue Dog Shelter

win $25,000. It only takes 10 seconds tovote. Please vote every day untilDecember 14. Go to www.animalrescue-site.com. For more information go towww.bluedogshelter.com

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HarborOne Credit Union as Vice Presidentof Compliance. Shebrings extensive experi-ence in compliance lawsand regulations, training,management, retirementplanning, businessdevelopment, client rela-tions, customer serviceand account manage-ment to the Brockton-based credit union.

At HarborOne, Carinci is responsible forcorporate compliance, including deposit,lending, internet, privacy/GLBA and USAPatriot Act. The Certified RegulatoryCompliance Manager (CRCM) reviewsnew and existing federal and state bankinglaws and regulations, implements correc-tive action plans, and provides generalguidance for all departments on regulato-ry issues.

Community Bank Leads in SBA 504 loansThe Community Bank in tops the list

in volume of SBA 504 loans in the state ofMassachusetts during the SBA's fiscalyear 2008.

The CDC/504 loan program is a long-term financing tool for economic devel-opment within a community. The 504Program provides growing businesseswith long-term, fixed-rate financing formajor fixed assets, such as land andbuildings.

While the word on the street withinthe small business community is thatfinancing available to support businessgrowth has dried up, The Community

Bank is still actively lending in the com-munities it serves. David Curtis,President and CEO of The CommunityBank said “We want our small businessneighbors to understand that despite thenational credit crunch, we're lendingevery day at The Community Bank.People can still gain access to the fundsthey need to achieve their goals.”

HarborOne Donates to Food PantryTo help in this

time of eco-nomic need,H a r b o r O n eCredit Unionhas stepped upand donated

$500 to the South Shore CommunityAction Council Inc., which administers thePlymouth Food Warehouse.

Ed Alfieri, manager at thePlymouth branch of HarborOne, present-ed a check to Patricia A. Daly, ExecutiveDirector of the South Shore CommunityAction Council. She said the money will beused to provide food assistance to localfamilies through the warehouse, which

call 781-297-1385 to register or for moreinformation. Classes will be held inDecember on the 8th, 11th,15th and 18thfrom 6 - 8 pm.

Higher Ed Collaborative Sales ClassesMonday November 10 & Wednesday,

November 19: Challenges of SalesEffectiveness. A 2 part training. November9: Sales People Have Rights Too! 2-5pm.$59. Learn how to assert yourself, gain therespect of prospects and customers, andmake more money in the process.November 19: Increasing Business Sales inTough Economic Times. 2-5pm. $59. Take

SEND YOUR GOOD NEWS TO:[email protected]

Andrea Carinci

Brockton VNA After Hours

Jim Foley, C.L. Noonan Waste Service, Cheryl Buteau, Tele-Dynamics, Christy Kendrick, Acme Glass, Cheryl Terrill, Atlantic HR Advisors,

Joe Kameese, American Business ConnectionBeverly Pavasaris, President,

Brockton Visiting Nurse Association

More than sixty people enjoyed the networking opportunities atthe Brockton Visiting Nurse Association Business After Hours

Mary Kaminski, All in One Enterprises, Judgement Recovery,Dennis Carman, United Way of Greater Plymouth

“Helping qualified buyers with financing to purchase a Brockton home currently owned by a bank, in foreclosure, or sold through a short sale.”

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Holiday Parade Features Santa

The annual Brockton HolidayParade is being sponsored by theDowntown Brockton Association(DBA), the City of Brockton and theCampello and Montello BusinessAssociations.

Free pictures with Santa, spon-sored by Independence Associates/Tuxedos by Merian, will take placeat 10am at 141-143 Main Street. CityHall Activities will take place from10:00 am - 4:00 pm.

The parade will begin at 1:00p.m. in front of the old BAT Terminalon Main Street, ending at City HallPlaza. It will feature creative floats,clowns, marching bands, marchingprocessions and, of course, a very

jolly man in red. Parking is availableat the parking garage located on thecorner of Main and Crescent Streetsat no charge. The Grand Marashallis Mark Goddard of ‘Lost in Space.”

In years past, the event hasattracted over 25,000 people from in and around the Brockton area.Over 2,500 people fromcommunity, school, and businessgroups march in the parade.

Musical organizations andmarching processions are encour-aged to participate. Awards are pre-sented for the best floats andmarchers. Interested in participatingin the parade? Please contact theDBA at 508.587.4322.

Santa arrives in Brockton November 29th.

The next Government Affairsmeeting will be held at the ChamberOffice on Friday, November 14 at 12pm.A presentation will be made by theEconomic Development FinanceCorporation (EDFC).

EDFC specializes in smart-growthprojects that place affordable apart-ments for working-class people nearbusiness centers and public transporta-tion. They work with mayors, select-men and municipal planners to createprojects that best fit a city's vision forgrowth.

Based in Dedham, MA, EDFC hasbeen in business since 2002, and hasearned a reputation acrossMassachusetts as a leading developerthat works the right way. CurrentEDFC projects in Brockton include

GOVERNMENTAffairsThe monthly Government Affairs meetings are held at the

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

The Brockton Enterprise Building, andthe Gardner Building. The proposedRenaissance Village will create 241housing units, ground level commer-cial/retail space and 2-story duplexunits within the periphery of the pro-posed City Hall Parking facility. TheRenaissance Village will be in closeproximity to the commuter rail andMain Street, attracting young profes-sionals and will bring disposableincome necessary to consume localgoods and services thus helping to cre-ate an economic engine in the hub ofthe City.

If you would like to attend this freemeeting, please contact the Chamberat 508.586.0500 x 225. Lunch will beprovided.

Regional Wastewater Plan Gains Traction

The Old Colony PlanningCouncil (OCPC), the City OfBrockton, the Department ofEnvironmental Protection (DEP) andthe Army Corps of Engineers havepartnered to undertake a study ofregional wastewater disposal optionsin 15 communities in the TauntonRiver basin, generally north ofTaunton/ Raynham/Bridgewater.The study was an outgrowth of theOCPC Regional WastewaterPlanning Committee, which includesthe communities of Avon, EastBridgewater, West Bridgewater andEaston who were experiencing diffi-culty developing community-levelcomprehensive wastewater manage-ment plans that are environmentallyacceptable, institutionally practicaland affordable. A regional approachmight provide a number of benefitsthat have not yet been explored. Thepurpose of this evaluation project isto investigate opportunities forregional initiatives that are cost-effec-tive, leverage local and state political

Jack Hamm (DEP), Pat Ciaramella, Executive Director, OldColony Planning Council, Dave DeLorenzo (DEP), John Gall(CDM), and Michael Thoreson (Brockton DPW Commissioner

and financial resources, addressplanning and growth issues andidentify alternatives that keep waterlocal and make the best use of eachcommunity's natural resources andinfrastructure assets. The communi-ties participating in the project areAbington, Avon, Bridgewater,Brockton, East Bridgewater, Easton,Foxborough, Mansfield, Norton,Raynham, Sharon, Stoughton,Taunton, West Bridgewater andWhitman.

The study is being conducted intwo phases. Under phase I, the con-sultant team (CDM with Weston andSampson) are identifying disposalneeds, developing a shortlist ofoptions and writing anEnvironmental Notification Form(ENF) for submittal under theMassachusetts Environmental PolicyAct (MEPA) process. Following theissuance of a Certificate, they willprepare a scope for theEnvironmental Impact Report (EIR)that flows from the certificate. PhaseII will involve the actual conduct ofthe EIR. OCPC, DEP, the City ofBrockton and the Army Corps ofEngineers are contributing to thePhase I study. The Old ColonyPlanning Council through the com-munities has submitted a ProjectEvaluation Form (PEF) request to theState Revolving Funds (SRF) for theconduct of Phase II. Additionally,OCPC will also be filling state andfederal legislation for funding partsof phase II.

Saturday, November 29, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Brockton Boasts 1st Department Store SantaThe first department store Santa Claus,now a

main-stay of the Christmas season everywhere,first appeared in Brockon in 1890. The man wasJames Edgar, of Edgar ’s Department Store. Inhonor of Edgar, a Plaque has been presented to theCity of Brockton.

On November 23rd at 1:00 pm, the commemo-ration of the Santa Plaque will take place in front ofthe Crescent Street Parking Garage, the original siteof Edgar’s Department Store.

Blake and Cooney Honored at My Turn Gala

My Turn, a community basednon-profit youth developmentagency, has honored ChristopherCooney, Chamber President & CEO,with a Community Hero Award,and Past Chair of the Board JamesBlake, HarborOne Credit Union,with a Business Hero Award. The

awards were presented at theMy Turn 2008 Hero AwardsAnnual Gala.

Founded in 1984, My Turnworks with 14-21 year olds, inschool and out of school, whoare at a crossroad in their lives.My Turn works with employers,educational institutions, com-munity agencies and families toprovide education, work-basedlearning oppotunities and jobsto youth. Since its inception, MyTurn has helped more than20,000 young adults in dozens ofcommunities in cities and townsthroughout New England.

For more information on MyTurn, visit www.my-turn.org orcall 508.580.2659.

James Blake, President, HarborOne Credit UnionChristopher Cooney, President, Metro South Chamber

The Brockton Parade will feature Clydesdales


The next Ambassador Team meeting will take place on Wednesday,December 5 at 8am at the Chamber Office.

The Ambassador Team meets on a monthly basis to serve fellow membersby providing information, resources, and member-to-member support, increas-ing awareness and promoting active participation in Chamber programs andservices. Presently, there are over twenty business professionals on theAmbassador Team. To become an Ambassador, contact Lisa at 508.586.0500 x225.

December Ambassador Meeting

Chamber Holds Mini Membership Drive

Now is the time to give our financial and member-ship efforts a solid boost. The Chamber has someaggressive goals for the coming year and we needyour support.

On Thursday, November 6, 8am-12pm the MetroSouth Chamber will be holding a membership drive inthe board room of Alumni Hall at Stonehill College.Please give a half day of your time with fellow busi-ness people, sharing the value you derive from beinga member. The day will conclude with a deliciouscomplimentary lunch. In addition, prizes will beawarded to top sellers!

If you are unable to contribute time, you may provide a prize, or gift cer-tificate for those who will be participating in the drive. Your support willhelp make this drive a great success.

For more information, or if you would like to participate by donating yourtime or prizes, please contact Lisa Keene, Director of Membership andBusiness Development at 508.586.0500 x 225.

You know great things are happening in the region. You recognize the needfor business leadership. You're aware of the potential presented by establishingnew business relationships. You value your customers and the local communi-ty. You want what's best for business and the economy. The strengthening ofthe Metro South Chamber of Commerce means the strengthening of your"voice" in the region and state.

Thursday, November 6, 8am-12pm, Stonehill College

Rick Colon, Verizon

Brockton Hosts Work Force Summit

Chamber President and CEO Christopher Cooney, a member of theGovernor's Workforce Investment Board, introduced Massachusetts Secretaryof Labor and Work Force Development, Suzanne Bump to the more than twohundred business and education leaders in attendance. The gathering wasfocused on addressing the growing skills gap among employees and availablejobs within the region. Secretary Suzanne Bump and Paul Harrington of theCenter for Labor Market Studies at Northeastern University were on hand togive their incite and support of the program. This initiative is the next step inGovernor Deval Patrick’s education reform program.

Post and secondary education is important in this time of a struggling econ-omy to provide education and training for today’s work force, yet the numberof graduates from Massasoit Community College has declined in recent years.Work force development needs to focus on determining the local job marketneeds and tying them with education programs to inspire results. We must alsofocus on training for people seeking second careers as the workforce is gettingolder as people delay retirement.

Paul Harrington, Center for Labor MarketStudies,Northeastern University

Suzanne Bump, State Secretary of Labor and Work Force Development

Tourists Tune Into AM 1620Brockton Infor-

mation Radio, 1620AM on your dial, isnow broadcasting.Sponsored by theCity of Brockton andthe Metro SouthChamber ofCommerce, the sta-tion provides visitorinformation, emer-gency information and highway advi-sories. The antenna is located along-side Route 24 at the BrocktonHistorical Museum on Pearl Streetand covers both Brockton highwayexits and a large portion of the city.

Listeners will learn about recre-ational activities in Brockton, highereducation opportunities in the region,the many fine restaurants in the area,five-star hotels, the commuter rail, theFuller Craft Museum, the Children’sMuseum in Easton, the BrocktonSymphony Orchestra, and theBrockton Rox Baseball Team. Theywill also learn about the BrocktonHistorical Society Museum, Fire

House Museum, ShoeMuseum, Metro SouthChamber of Commerce,Rocky Marciano Exhibitand the BrocktonHistory Trail. In addi-tion, 1620 AM has theability to go live andbroadcast special eventinformation or informwhat to do in the case of

an emergency.To learn more about 1620 AM,

call the Metro South Chamber ofCommerce at 508.586.0500 x 225.

1620 AM Radio Tower Outside theBrockton Historical Society

AD

“This is an excellent way to reach the morethan 114,000 people

that pass throughBrockton along route

24 each day” Christopher Cooney,

Chamber President & CEO

At this workshop, learn how using key financial indicators can help run yourbusiness more effectively and get your employees to buy in. Instead of justusing increased dollars of sales to describe your company's growth, you will beable to use key indicators such as the increase of return from sales, thedecreased percent of account receivable over 60 days due, the increase in thepercentage of ownership versus debt, etc. Learn about the indicators, decidewhich key indicators will improve your company the most, focus on how toimprove those indicators and then track those trends with the employees thathave a direct effect on them. This workshop will also include a discussion onhow to control and improve cash flow, deciding between needs vs. wants, andvarious small business financing choices.

This workshop will be presented by Shannon Donovan, Accounting andFinance Department at Bridgewater State College. If you would like to attend,please contact Lisa Keene at 508.586.0500 x225.

Tuesday, November 188:30 am - 10:30 am

Chamber Office, 60 School Street, Brockton

Financial Priorities WorkshopOn Wednesday, November 5,

2008 the nine SoutheasternMassachusetts area Champ-bert of Commerce will hosta Regional BusinessAfter Hours from 4:30-7:00 p.m. at theMansfield Holiday Inn,31 Hampshire Street,Mansfield.

Meet business peoplefrom the Attleboro, CranberryCounty, Metro South, New Bedford,Fall River, North Attleboro, Tri-Town,Plymouth and Taunton Chambers ofCommerce.

Last years networking eventbrought together a crowd of

nearly 300 business professionalsand entrepreneurs. This is a

great opportunity to meetmembers from surround-ing chambers.

To register for thisevent please call the

Chamber at 508.586.0500 ext.231. The event is free for mem-

bers and $10 for non-members.Come and enjoy hot and cold horsd’oeuvres, 50/50 raffle, cash bar andmost importantly a lot of NET-WORKING! Don’t forget your busi-ness cards.

9 Chambers to Combine Networking

NETWORKING

Interconnecting groups of individuals

with a common goal

Sponsored by:

WINNING Executive Brief“How to Grow Your Business Even in a Down Economy”

Tuesday, December 911:30 am - 2:00 pmChamber Office60 School Street, Brockton, MA

This workshop is for leaders whose companies face one or more of the fol-lowing challenges:• Not enough qualified prospects• Presentations and proposals end up becoming “Unpaid Consulting”• Goal setting, motivation and confidence aren't what they should be• Not enough qualified referrals or introductions• Far too many prospects want to “think it over”• There's a lot of interest, but not enough bottom line results

Hosted by Bob Murray, Principal, WINNING, Incorporated. WIN-NING, Inc. specializes in leadership and sales force development. Our mis-sion is to “Abolish mediocrity and develop business champions.” Ournationally acclaimed business development system helps our clients exceedtheir goals and achieve their visions of success.

To register for event, please contact Lisa Keene at 508.586.0500 x 225, oremail [email protected]. This event is free of charge andlunch will be provided.

Member-Led Workshop on Retirement Plans

This seminar will inform partici-pants on how to choose a retirementplan.

The seminar will be presented byBrian Bouchard. Brian Bouchard isthe Vice President, Retirement PlanConsultant and Eastern TeamLeader for Morgan Stanley'sRetirement Group. He is responsible

for all IRA andQualified PlanSales in theEastern half of the United States.

Included in his responsibilities arethe sale of ; 401(k) Plans, 403(b) Plans,457(b) Plans, Defined Benefit Plans,SEP IRA Plans, SIMPLE IRA Plans,Owner-Only Plans, and the distribu-tion strategies associated with thoseplans

This workshop will give the CPA's 1hour of continuing education credit

Lunch will be provided by MorganStanley. Please RSVP with MattMcLaughlin, [email protected] or by calling781-681-4919.

Thursday, December 4How to Choose a Retirement Plan

Hosted by Morgan Stanley

Time: 12:00 pm -1:30 pmLocation: Metro South Chamber

60 School Street, Brockton

Verizon Supports Competitive Workforce

Christine Karavites, Coordinator of the Brockton Higher EducationCollaborative, Scott Sanborn, Sovereign Bank, Rick Colon, Verizon,and Christopher Cooney, Chamber President & CEO

Over 1,000 individuals in the MetroSouth region are on a waiting list forclasses to learn the English language sothat they can fully participate in the

local workforce. “Many of thesepeople possess skills that com-bined with a command of theEnglish language would placethem on a firm footing withinthe local economy,” saidChristopher Cooney, ChamberPresident and CEO.

Verizon recently announcedthat it will renew its grant tosupport English as a SecondLanguage in the English for AllWorkers (EFAW) Initiative. Themoney will be used to addressthe backlog and help fund addi-tional courses. It is hoped toprovide 500 more people eachyear with English classes.

Youth Participate in Competitive WorkforceThe Metro South Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the adoption

of a new competitive workforce program, Connecting Activities, in partnershipwith the Brockton Area Workforce Investment Board (BAWIB). This program com-pliments the recent decision to incorporate competitive workforce issues into theChamber's Economic Development division. The Chamber promotes ConnectingActivities between employers and youth and seeks to raise employer awareness andparticipation in activities that strengthen both employees and youth.

Connecting Activities is a unique program as it creates a competitive workforceby providing young people with business experience. The skills youth developwithin the structured internships translate into the skills needed to thrive in today'sdemanding economy. Over 200 employers have already worked with area youthoffering internships and career exploration opportunities.

The Connecting Activities program will be showcased at our 95th AnnualMeeting and Business to Business Expo on November 19th at the MassasoitCommunity College Conference Center to promote employer participation.

To receive additional information, contact Kathryn Sayles at the MetroSouth Chamber by calling 508.586.0500 x 229 or emailing [email protected]



Fran Dillon, Stonehill College, Sponsor of the Legislative Reception

Legislative Reception at Stonehill Draws Many to Talk Business

Harvey Blackman, Easton Democratic Town Committee(EDTC); Charles King, Selectman, Town of Easton;

Estelle Blackman, EDTC

Brockton Mayor James Harrington; Bob Moran, NationalGrid; State Representative Allen McCarthy

Daniel Salvucci, Selectman, Town of Whitman; TimothyCruz, Plymouth County District Attorney; Andy Schwartz,

Law Office of Andrew H. Schwartz, LLC

Susan Joss, Brockton Neighborhood Health Center; StateRepresentative Thomas Kennedy; John Buckley Jr.,

Plymouth Registrar of DeedsFrank Lynam, Selectman of Whitman;

Anestis Kalaitzidis, Congressman Bill Delahunt’s Office

Deb Ryback, New England Sinai Hospital; Jim Breton, Easton TownDemocratic Committee; Julie Breton, Advanced Hearing Care, Inc.

Daniel Salvucci, Selectman, Town of Whitman; MichelleDuBois, Brockton City Councilor, Ward 6; Ray Ledoux,

Chamber Chair of the Board

Linda Balzotti, Brockton Councilor at Large; Chris MacMillan, Brockton City Councilor, Ward 7

Legislators and Chamber members gather at the 19th Annual Legislative Reception at Donahue Hall, Stonehill CollegeMichael Brady, Democratic Candidate for State Representative

is interviewed by Mark Linde, Brockton Community Access

Senator Robert Creedon; State Representative GeraldineCreedon; Chamber President & CEO Christopher Cooney

Attorney Saudon Lederlman; State Representative David Flynn

Frank Lynam, Selectman, Town of Whitman; Fran Dillon, Stonehill College, Jeff Miller, Caritas GoodSamaritan Medical Center; Allan Chiocca, Chairman of the Board of Selectman, Rockland

Photos by Rich Morgan, www.richmorganphotography.com Sponsored by:


RENEWINGMembers Thank You !

65 Market Realty TrustAvon Quality StorageBay CopyBayPointe Rehabilitaion & Skilled CareCenterBridgewater GettyBrockton Area Association for RetardedCitizensBrockton Area Multi-Services, Inc.CATAX, Inc./Christos LiapopoulosChild Development & Education, Region 5Coastal Community CapitalCountry Club of HalifaxCramer Levine & Company, Architects, P.C.Handi KidsHarvard Pilgrim Health CareHeights CrossingHoly Cross Family MinistriesHome/Health & Child Care Servcies, Inc.Illuminated InteriorsLakeland Realty Inc./ReMax AdvancedRealtorsMackin Pallet & Trucking Co., Inc.MassDevelopmentMaver Memorials, Inc.

Northern LIghts Electric Company, Inc.P.K. Beauty SupplyPAETECPC'S 4 UPlymouth County Registry of DeedsPowers & Waitt CPAsProtection OneR D C Realty TrustRadioStationsForSale.netRE/MAX Advanced RealtorsResidence Inn by MarriottRick's Custom FabricationRobert G. RoyRodman & Rodman, PC, CPAsStephanie A. Billingham,PsychotherapistStorage Pros Self StorageSupreme EnterprisesThe Charlie Horse RestaurantThe Cleaner SpotTraining Resources of America, Inc.TransPro CourierTrufant Real Estate, Inc.Winfree Business Growth AdvisorsWinning Inc.Wright Technology Group

Scott Sanborn, Continued from page 1Mass. marketplace.

Scott received his MBA fromBabson Graduate School of Businessand his B.A. from Wesleyan University.Scott currently serves on variousboards and committees including theBoston College Career ServicesAdvisory Council, SBANE, United WayExecutive Leadership Committee,Greater Boston Chamber FutureLeaders Program and the EmergingLeaders Program of UMass Boston.

Scott joined the Metro SouthChamber Board in 1997 and becamechair of the Ambassador Team in 1998.

He joined the Executive Board in2002, serving as the MembershipChair. Following that, Scott servedas the Chair of Government Affairs.For the past two years, Scott hasbeen the Chair Elect.

As the new Chamber Chair,Scott will work with the Board,Chamber staff, and membership tochampion the Chamber in its mis-sion to serve the interests of mem-ber businesses while providingcommunity leadership and ensur-ing economic advancement withinthe Metro South region.

WELCOME New MembersMaking an Investment in Our Community

JMK-9 TrainingMrs. Jeni Mather760 West Chestnut StreetBrockton, MA 02301508-588-5661www.jmk9.comKennels

Marc Lucas, Esq.Mr. Marc Lucas71 Legion ParkwayBrockton, MA 02301508-638-0797Attorneys

Manny’s Night & Day Cleaning ServiceMr. Manuel Dias18 Linden StreetNew Bedford, MA 02740774-365-7226Cleaning/Janitorial

Murphy, Hesse, Toomey &Lehane, LLPMr. Monty Vaughn300 Crown Colony DriveQuincy, MA 02169617-479-5000www.mhtl.comAttorneys

USI New EnglandMr. Jack Nicolas12 Gill Street, Suite 5500Woburn, MA 01801781-376-2775www.usi.bizInsurance

To join the Chamber,Call 508.586.0500 x 225

PAETEC Provides Quality Service

There was a time when business-es only had one choice for telecom-munications. Today, businessesmust not only choose what carrierthey want to use, they also have todecide what technology to use.The technology choices fall into twobasic categories:• Trraditional commu-

nications, where voicetravels over one net-work, and data/Internet communi-cations use a separate network.

• Internet Protocol-based (IP) net-works that can combine voice, dataand Internet traffic over a single net-work. When voice calls travel on anIP network, it is known as VoIP, orVoice over Internet Protocol.

As technology has advanced, IP-based network services haveachieved the quality and reliability oftraditional telephone technology. Inaddition, IP networking enables newcapabilities that help businessesincrease their efficiency and produc-tivity.

For example, you could use IPcommunications to make your busi-

ness number ring simultaneously onmultiple devices (such as mobile phonesand landlines) and locations (office,home, remote sites). The call is complet-ed on whatever device you answer first.

IP-based networking also can providevital support for business continuity and

disaster recovery. During asite relocation or emergency,businesses can use anyInternet connection to

change their call routing, so staff can setup shop in a new location, and all calls tothe regular office number will be routedto the new site.

A major benefit from shifting to IPcommunications is lower total cost.Long distance calling expenses generallycan be dramatically reduced. In addi-tion, IP creates more efficient, and lessexpensive, networking if your businessoperates from multiple locations.

Businesses depend upon telecommu-nications more than ever before. Thechoice of technology and which carrieryou use are important decisions thatshould be considered carefully. As witheverything, it pays to shop around andreview your options.

IP Communications Can Boost Business Productivity, Lower Telecom Costs- By Howard Dreyfus

Howard Dreyfus is Region Director of Greater Boston for PAETEC, which pro-vides both traditional and IP-based telecommunications services to business-classcustomers nationwide. For more information, visit www.paetec.com.

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Photos by Rich Morgan, www.richmorganphotography.com

The newly reorganized Brockton Lions Club will hostan Orientation on November 5th, 6-8pm at the Metro SouthChamber of Commerce, 60 School Street, Brockton.

The Brockton Lions Club was chartered in 1925, one ofthe oldest of 45,000 chapters in 202 countries that include anetwork of 1.3 million members. Lions Club provides an

opportunity for residents to work together for the betterment of their communi-ty. Each Lions Club donates an estimated $9,900 to charitable causes each yearfor a total of $449 million and members volunteer some 76 million hours a year.

Known for working to end preventable blindness, Lions participate in a vastvariety of projects to make their communities better places to live and work.These projects include cleaning up local parks, providing services for youth, sup-porting diabetes education, conducting hearing programs and providing sup-plies to victims of natural disasters.

For more information or to join the Lions Club, please call Bob at 508.243.1596.Refreshments will be served at the orientation.

Chamber Hosts Lions Club Orientation

Chamber Hosts Competitive Workforce Series

Credit, Money Flowing at SEEDIn spite of the current credit crisis

and the slowing of commercial lendingfor business expansion, SBA 504 loansare still available for qualified smallbusinesses seeking to expand throughreal estate acquisition, adding on totheir existing buildings, or needing tomake large equipment purchases.

SEED reported making 102 smallbusiness loans totaling $33.2 million infiscal year 2008 which ended onSeptember 30. 68 of these loans weremade under the SBA 504 Program and34 loans were small loans up to$100,000.

"These loans leveraged another $50million in bank loans and privatefunds, and were responsible for thecreation of 534 new jobs. Many of thesmaller loans were made to businesseswhich could not qualify for conven-

tional bank financing due to insuffi-cient collateral, and tight cash flow,"stated Maria Gooch-Smith, SEED'sExecutive Director

The SBA 504 Program is the perfectfinancing option at times like this sincethe participating bank only has to pro-vide 50 percent of the financing need-ed, and an SBA 504 loan provides 40percent behind the bank. In addition,the SBA 504 loan carries a fixed interestrate for 20 year. SBA 504 loans providea steady source of long term debt atfixed interest rates, frequently withonly 10 percent down on a new proj-ect for a small business, helping to con-serve cash for operating expenses

For more information about the SBA504 Program and other SEED loan pro-grams, please call 508-822-1020 or visitSEED at www.seedcorp.com.

Attendees at the IP Telephony Workshopled by Michael Zygiel of FederalTelephone and Communications learnedabout Telecommunications. Visit www.fed-phone.com for more information.

At the Nurse Entrance Exam Course, partof the Mayor’s Higher EducationProgram, enrollees prepare for the place-ment exam taking place on December 6.Call 508.982.4276 for more information.

The SEED Commercial Realtor Workshopheld in October focused on the SBA 504Program. See the related article on thispage. For more information, visitwww.seedcorp.com

Peter Fleury, Executive Director of Operations at Plymouth Rock Studios, is interviewed by MarkLinde from Brockton Community Access Attendees enjoy breakfast provided by the Holiday Inn, Brockton

Chamber Goes Hollywood; Features Flexibility

Sloan Award Recipient Pat Williams, HarborOne Credit Unionand Christopher Cooney, Chamber President & CEO

Jenniefer Fraone, Boston College Center for Work & Family Association, Emcee for the eventChristine Karavites, Proteas Consulting, and Sloan Award Recipient Kathleen Greer, KGA.

Peter Fleury, Plymouth Rock Studios, Christopher Cooney, Chamber President &CEO and incoming Chamber Chair, Scott Sanborn, Sovereign Bank.

Plymouth Rock Studio Executive, PeterFleury, intrigued many in the audiencewith his description of how the newPlymouth County movie studio would rivaltraditional Hollywood facilities. He empha-sized the economic impact of a project thissize on strengthening and diversifying theMassachusetts economy. To learn more, visitwww.plymouthrockstudios.com

Workforce Flexability Awards were alsopresented at the breakfast. KGA andHarborOne Credit Union both receivedrecognition for the exceptional work envi-ronment they provide to employees.

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

November 22Railroad Charter

November 19

Annual Meeting and EXPO

Names of Persons Attending:___________________________________________

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______________________________Event:_____________________________

Company:________________________________________________________

Phone:__________________________________________________________

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

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

This breakfast program provides an opportunityfor Chamber members to network with otherChamber members and business owners in theregion.Tickets: $20 members, $25 non-members

Please RSVP at 508.586.0500 ext. 231

10:30 am - 3:00 pmMassasoit Conference CenterRt. 27, Brockton

E X P O : 10:30am-3:00 pmAnnual Mee t ing: 12:00pm-1:45pm

Speaker: Keith Westrich. See page 1.Tickets: $45 members, $55 non-members


December 11Good Morning Metro South

2:15 pm - 5:30 pmLakeville MBTA Station125 Commercial Drive, Lakeville, MA

Ride the Cape Cod Central railroad from Lakeville,down through Cape Cod to Sandwich and arriveback in Lakeville. Enjoy lunch aboard.

Tickets: $45


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Metro South Chamber of Commerce

Leading Businesses. Leading Communities.

Impact.It takes the right tools to start - or grow - a business. And it takes customers to keep business growing.

The Metro South Chamber of Commerce builds strong businesses and com-munities by connecting you to new customers and suppliers, as well as tothose who influence the local economy and quality of life. You’ll get thetools and resources you need to grow and make a positive impact.

Access to the right tools. One more way the Chamber makes an impact.

Do You Have an HR Question?

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Does your business have Human Resource questions? Do you know where to turn for the answers?

The Metro South Chamber of Commerce has developed a hotline for your business to receive professional advice from expertsin the HR field. Simply e-mail your questions to the HR hotline at

[email protected] or log onto www.metrosouthchamber.com.

For more information contact The Chamber at 508.586.0500 x 231.

Try the Human Resource Hotline

For more in format ion or to learn more about chamber membership, ca l l Lisa Keene at 508.586.0500 x 225 or v is i t us at :

www.metrosouthchamber.com

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