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.
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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.
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* 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.
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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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* 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!
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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.
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Chamber Member & Community Events
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Tuesday, June 26 |
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Deadline July 3 |
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Saturday, August 11 |
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Wednesday, September 26
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Save the Date
: Bridgewater State University Internship & Job Fair
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Through October 7
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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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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.
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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
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20th Annual ATHENA Award @ Barrett's Conference Center
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