UPCOMING EVENTS
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*Wednesday, August 8
Ribbon Cutting
Floor & Decor
80 Stockwell Drive, Avon
Join the Metro South Chamber and Floor & Decor for a terrific business building opportunity. We will have a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 4:00PM to celebrate the grand opening followed by an industry networking event hosted by Floor & Decor from 5:00PM to 8:00PM.
Enjoy appetizers catered by Foley's Backstreet Grille (at 6:00PM) and take advantage of an opportunity to win great door prizes including flat screen TVs, tablets, gift cards and a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab!
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*Wednesday, August 15
Summer Sizzler at Stonehill After Hours
Donahue Hall, Stonehill College
320 Washington Street, North Easton
Join the Chamber alongside Crescent Credit Union on Wednesday, August 15 from 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm, for a complimentary, elegant Business After Hours networking event at Donahue Hall, at Stonehill College, located at 320 Washington Street in North Easton. Enjoy a live jazz performance by The Alley Quarter and craft beer provided by Shovel Town Brewery!
Founded in 1919, Crescent Credit Union today serves over 48,000 members who look to them as their financial partner. Crescent seeks to provide a better in-branch experience for both personal and business clientele. For more information, visit crescentcredit.org
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UPDATES
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* Chamber Welcomes Erin Lawrence, Director of Programs and Events
 The Metro South Chamber is pleased to announce the addition of Erin Lawrence to its staff as the Director of Programs and Events. In her new role, Erin will be responsible for all Chamber programs and events. This includes the monthly Business After Hours and Good Morning Metro South breakfasts as well as the Taste of Metro South, Legislative Luncheon, Small Business Awards, ATHENA Program, and the Chamber's Annual Meeting and Business Expo.
Erin holds a bachelors degree in psychology from Bridgewater State University, as well as a Master of Science degree in Sport
and Exercise Psychology from Georgia Southern University.
Her past experience includes customer experience and membership representative roles, as well as graduate teaching assistance and volunteer work. Feel free to contact Erin to welcome her to the Metro South Chamber, or for information on any of the Chamber's programs and events at (508) 586-0500 x 231 or via e-mail
[email protected]
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Advertise in the Best Book for Business Around.
The 2019 Book for Business is in the works! Secure your ad space and be sure your listing is up to date! Renew your ad space from last year!
For more information on the Book for Business, contact
Emma Stratton
at (508) 586-0500 x 222.
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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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"Grand Bargain" Passed by MA Senate & House
Massachusetts workers will be seeing a lot of changes in the next few years. Commonly referred to as the "Grand Bargain", H4640 was passed by the MA Senate & House on June 20, 2018.
The "Grand Bargain" bill signed into law by Gov. Charlie Baker will ultimately raise the state's minimum wage to $15 an hour, implement a guaranteed paid family and medical leave program, and establish a permanent sales tax holiday. It also includes a new payroll tax.
Minimum wage: the law incrementally raises the current $11-an-hour minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2023. By that time, Massachusetts will be tied with New York, California, and Washington D.C. for having the highest statewide minimum wage in the country. The increase will being in 2019, with state minimum wage going up to $12 an hour.
Tipped minimum wage: the law also includes an increase for the tipped minimum wage. The current tipped minimum wage in Massachusetts is $3.75, which will increase by 60-cent increments every year until it reaches $6.75 in the year 2023.
Sunday pay: In something of a compromise to employers, the law gets rid of the requirement that retailers pay an overtime wage to Sunday and holiday workers. However, it maintains that employees cannot be required to work on Sundays or holidays, or be punished for refusing to work on those days.
Paid leave: Beginning in 2021, employees (even self-employed) will be allowed to take up to 12 weeks of paid family leave and up to 20 weeks of paid medical leave, with the guarantee that they can return to their previous job or an "equivalent position" with the same pay, status, and benefits.
Payroll tax increase: The new paid leave program will be paid for by a payroll tax increase estimated to bring in $750-$800 million each year, a 0.63% increase. This is set to take effect July 1, 2019.
Sales tax holiday: no changes were made to the statewide sales tax, however Massachusetts residents will get a two-day weekend each August in which they do not have to pay sales tax.
Read more about this bill here.
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Chamber Member & Community Events
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| Monday, August 6 |
The Children's Museum in Easton: Fairy & Dino Gardens |
| August 7 - 10 |
Fuller Craft Museum: SummerSPARK Teens workshop for ages 12-16 |
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Wednesday, August 8
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The Children's Museum in Easton: Petting Zoo |
| Thursday, August 9 |
PROVA Brockton: Professor Harp |
| Thursday, August 9 |
The Children's Museum in Easton: Paint Night |
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Saturday, August 11
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The Children's Workshop: Introduction to Coding |
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Sunday, August 12
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| Tuesday, August 14 |
The Children's Museum in Easton: Frozen |
| Wednesday, August 15 |
Summerfest @ Brockton High School |
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Thursday, August 16
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PROVA Brockton: Mudslide R&B Band |
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Monday, August 20
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BAMSI's 13th Annual Charitable Open |
| Monday, August 20 |
The Children's Museum in Easton: Bubble Music Man |
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Wednesday, August 22
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The Children's Museum in Easton: DaVinci Robot |
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Thursday, August 23
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PROVA Brockton: Tower Hill |
| Thursday, September 13 |
Rob Peters Entertainment:
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Saturday, September 15
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Fuller Craft Museum: Members Create: Celebrate! |
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Sunday, September 23
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Wednesday, September 26
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Save the Date
: Bridgewater State University Internship & Job Fair
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| Thursday, September 27 |
Fuller Craft Museum: "Assembly: Recent Acquisitions" Opening Reception |
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Saturday, October 13
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Sunday, October 14
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Teen Challenge: "Hear Their Cry" Banquet |
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Thursday, October 18
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Boys & Girls Club of Brockton: 2018 Great Futures Gala |
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Food Network - casting Holiday & Halloween Baking Championship
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Upcoming
Chamber Events:
August 8
Ribbon Cutting
@ Floor & Decor
August 15
Summer Sizzler at Stonehill After Hours @ Donahue Hall
September 13
Business After Hours
@ D'Agostino insurance
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Business After Hours & Ribbon Cutting @ Water Pointe Condominiums
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