UPCOMING EVENTS
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*Tuesday, May 8
Business After Hours
Eastern Bank
35 Memorial Parkway, Randolph
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
 Join us for a Business After Hours event at Eastern Bank in Randolph.
Founded in 1818 and headquartered in Boston, Eastern Bank has combined prudent management with well-timed acquisitions to evolve from a modest savings bank to a full-service commercial bank to meet your financial needs. With $10 billion in assets and over 120 locations in eastern Massachusetts and southern and coastal New Hampshire, Eastern Bank has the size, stability, technology and knowledge to deliver custom-tailored financial solutions in a convenient way.
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*Wednesday, May 16
Small Biz Awards
Conference Center @ Massasoit Community College
770 Crescent Street, Brockton
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
The Metro South Chamber and Bank of America recognize the achievements and contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in creating new jobs and economic opportunities in the Metro South region. We welcome yo
u to nominate businesses for the 2018 Small Business of the Year and Entrepreneur of the Year awards.
Download Small Biz Nomination Forms here.
Deadline for nominations has been extended until tomorrow.
This year will feature guest speaker Erin Moran McCormick,
Director of the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at UMass Boston and author of Year of Action. Erin Moran McCormick
holds
10+ years in development and delivery of professional development, business education and entrepreneurship programs; with a specialty in advancing women.
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*Friday, May 18
SEED Workshop
Metro South Chamber of Commerce
60 School Street, Brockton
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Join us for a SEED/Eastern Bank sponsored workshop.
Dan Donovan, VP Business Banking at Eastern Bank and Lisa Holmes, SVP and Lending Team Leader from S.E.E.D, will be hosting a Lunch & Learn to discuss the SBA 504 Loan Program.
The SBA 504 is a special financing product that helps companies to buy
fixed
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ssets such as their owner occupied building
or perhaps large e
quipment with incredibly favorable terms. In addition, they will be available to discuss any other SBA Programs or traditional bank financing programs that attendees may inquire about. The Lunch and Learn is being offered to Commercial Real Estate Brokers, Residential Brokers transitioning to commercial real estate sales, Accountants, Lawyers and Business Consultants, along with any business owner who may have interest in purchasing a building o
r other fixed assets either now or in the future. Lunch will be provided! Registration is free, but please
RSVP
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*Wednesday, May 23
Business After Hours
Abington Bank
6 Harrison Avenue, Abington
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
 Join us for a Business After Hours event at Abington Bank in Abington.
"At Abington Bank, our local banking team shares a personal commitment to helping our neighbors and local businesses achieve their goals. As the community's only truly local bank, we have a stake in helping build our community. That translates into an exceptional level of service and attention to your needs. At Abington Bank, you work directly with our senior decision-makers, who are committed to your success.
A key advantage of partnering with Abington Bank is the expertise of our local banking team of experienced professionals who understand the needs of our community ... and how to meet them!"
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UPDATES
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* Master Your Card Featured Video of the Month:
Choosing the Right Card Processor
Accepting your customers' EMV chip cards pays off in business growth and security. Giving yourself and your customers every possible security benefit builds loyalty and protects hard earned gains. This video from Master Your Card will help small business owners better understand the why EMV chip technology is right for your business.
For more information, please click here.
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NEWS
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Bridgewater State University & The City of Brockton present: Citizen Leadership Program
Are you a resident of Brockton? Get a taste of engagement, municipal law, and budgets at the Citizen Leadership Program on Wednesday, May 10 at the War Memorial Building in Brockton. This is a free event, complimentary pizza and water will be served. Please pre-register here.
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Chamber is Now Accepting Nominations for the 2018 Small Business & Entrepreneur of the Year Awards!
Nominating someone is easy! You may nominate your own business or any other business you deem worthy. For nomination forms, call Kelly at (508) 586-0500 x 229. You 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 the Chamber.
Small Business of the Year Criteria:
- 50 or less full-time employees (or equivalent)
- in business more than 3 consecutive years under the current ownership
- for-profit business
Entrepreneur of the Year Criteria:
- 10 or less full-time employees (or equivalent)
- in business less than 3 years
- for-profit business
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2018 Book for Business: It's Here!
Look out for the Chamber of Commerce 2018 Metro South Book for Business! The book features area dining, lodging, public golf courses, recreation, legislative leaders, regional and economic data, and a complete membership listing. The book also includes a full color map of Metro South and highlights hotels, golf courses, industrial parks, and other points of interest.
Five thousand copies of the Book are being distributed throughout the region to all Chamber members, banks, real estate offices, town halls, area colleges, libraries, legislators, and sent to all relocating businesses and families interested in the Metro South area. This year's Book design incorporates the Metro South regional branding colors, theme, and tagline "When Metro South is Home, Everything is Within Reach." For more information on the Book for Business, contact Emma Stratton at (508) 586-0500 x 222. To view last year's book, visit
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Chamber Member & Community Events
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| Thursday, May 10 |
Bridgewater State University & The City of Brockton present: Citizen Leadership Program. Pre-register here. |
| Friday, May 11 |
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| Monday, May 15 |
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Saturday, May 19
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| Sunday, May 20 |
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| Through May 31 |
HarborOne 3rd Annual Small Business "Pitch Contest" applications open |
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Saturday, June 9 -
Friday, June 15
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Brockton Knocks Down Diabetes week |
| Saturday, June 9 |
Brockton Knocks Down Diabetes week kick-off event: Family Fun Walk, Health and Wellness Expo, and more @ Massasoit |
| Tuesday, June 12 |
HarborOne Bank's Small Business Pitch Contest: register |
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Monday, June 18
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2018 Teen Challenge Brockton: Golf Tournament @ Country Club of Halifax |
| Sunday, June 17 |
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| Tuesday, June 19 |
Stonehill College: information session & test-drive an Integrated Marketing Communications course |
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Saturday, October 13
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Fuller Craft Museum Current Exhibitions
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Food Network - casting Holiday & Halloween Baking Championship
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Upcoming
Chamber Events:
May 8
Business After Hours
@ Eastern Bank
May 16
Small Business Awards
@ The Conference Center
at Massasoit Community College
May 18
Small Business Lending
Lunch & Learn
@ Metro South Chamber
May 23
Business After Hours
@ Abington Bank
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26th Annual Taste of Metro South @ The Shaw's Center
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