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UPCOMING EVENTS   
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*Thursday, June 28
Business After Hours & Ribbon Cutting
Connemara Senior Living Campello
25 East Nilsson Street, Brockton

Join us for a special summer kickoff Business After Hours and Ribbon Cutting event at Connemara Senior Living Campello (formerly Emmanuel House) in Brockton.  Enjoy beer, wine, sangria, and soft drinks. Indulge in cheese and crackers, vegetable c rudités , stuffed mushrooms, caprese skewers, coconut chicken, and dessert!

"At Connemara, we offer an exceptional residential experience for seniors. Our spacious apartments and full range of community amenities allow seniors to live life fully while taking advantage of the supports they need. We offer assisted living, memory care, and independent living programs, all supported by dedicated, caring staff members." Visit www.connemaraseniorliving.com for more information.



UPDATES  
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* SBA Disaster Loan Application Deadline is July 3rd.
 

The U.S. Small Busines s Administration reminds businesses of all sizes, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners, and renters in Massachusetts of the deadline to submit disaster loan applications for damages caused by severe storms and flooding on March 2-3, 2018. The deadline to submit applications for physical damage is July 3, 2018. Low-interest disaster loans are available in Bristol, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk, and Worcester in Massachusetts, and Providence in Rhode Island. Visit https://disasterloan.sba.gov  for more information.  View full press release here.
* Senior Community Service Employment Program
 


The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is the only federal program specifically targeted to serve older adults seeking employment and training assistance. Authorized by Title V of the Older Americans Act (OAA), SCSEP started in 1965 with a goal to provide jobs, promote well-being, and meet community needs. The SCSEP is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).

Senior Service America and Department of Elder Affairs administers the Massachusetts SCSEP program and contracts with Citizens for Citizens, Inc. (CFC) to recruit eligible participants in Bristol, Plymouth, and Hampden Counties; and prepare participants for unsubsidized employment.

Click here to view a PDF about the Senior Community Service Employment Program. Click here to learn more about Citizens for Citizens, Inc.
* 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.

NEWS  
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* Congratulations, June Saba-Maguire. ATHENA Award Recipient of 2018.

 
June Saba-Maguire, Chief Academic Advisor of the Brockton Public Schools received an ATHENA Award on Friday, June 15, 2018 in recognition of her achievement of excellence, service to the community, and assistance of women in reaching their full leadership potential.

Congratulations, June!

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. 

Chamber Member & Community Events  
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Tuesday, June 26
Tuesday, June 26
Wednesday, June 27
Deadline July 3
Saturday, August 11
Wednesday, September 26
Save the Date : Bridgewater State University Internship & Job Fair
Through October 7
Saturday, October 13
2018 Teen Challenge Brockton: Annual Banquet @ Teen Challenge
Ongoing Fuller Craft Museum Current Exhibitions
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Food Network - casting Holiday & Halloween Baking Championship
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June 25, 2018
 
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Action Report
 
 




The U.S. Census Bureau shows that the number of women-owned businesses are just as successful as men-owned businesses when it comes to revenue, job creation and longevity. However, new infographics show that female entrepreneurs face greater challenges with obtaining business financing than male entrepreneurs.

  


Achieve with us.
  


Always You  
 


At your service, whatever
your business needs

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Upcoming 
Chamber Events:  

June 28
Business After Hours & Ribbon Cutting @ Connemara Senior Living Campello

July 26
Business After Hours 
@ Water Pointe

August 15
A Mid Summer Evening of Networking with Crescent Credit Union
@ Stonehill College
 

Check out the Latest Event Photos on Flickr 
 


20th Annual ATHENA Award @ Barrett's Conference Center


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For more information, contact Emma Stratton, (508) 586-0500 x222


NEED BUSINESS ADVICE?
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* SCORE
* SBA
* MSBDC



When Metro South is Home, Everything is Within Reach

Metro South Chamber of Commerce
60 School Street, Brockton, MA 02301 
P: (508) 586-0500  *  F: (508) 587-1340
metrosouthchamber.com * info@metrosouthchamber.com