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UPCOMING EVENTS   
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Register online or contact Kelly Thompson Clark, (508) 586-0500 x 231, [email protected] .
*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!"

*Friday, June 15
ATHENA Award
Barrett's Conference Center
674 W Center Street, West Bridgewater








The Metro South Chamber and Eastern Bank will present the 20th Annual ATHENA Award during a special luncheon to an exceptional individual who has achieved excellence in his/her business or profession, has served the community in a meaningful way, and has assisted women in reaching their full leadership potential. Click here for more information on this event.


The ATHENA Awards Program was created in 1982 and has expanded to over 500 cities in the United States, Russia, Canada, China, The United Ar ab Emirates and the United Kingdom. The Metro South Chamber bel ieves in the values underlying the ATHENA Foundation's philosophy  of incorporating the talents and expertise of women into the leader ship of our businesses, communities and government.  Click here to learn more about the ATHENA International Award. 


This year, the keynote speaker will be Secretary of the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, Rosalin Acosta. As Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development in Massachusetts, Secretary Acosta leverages her passion to make the world a better place for the next generation to ensure that workers, employers, and the unemployed have the tools and training needed to succeed in the Massachusetts economy. 

Prior to joining the Baker-Polito Administration, Secretary Acosta spent over thirty years in the banking industry and is known for her ability to drive positive performance outcomes aligned with a company's mission. She has been named one of Boston's Most Influential Women from the Women of the Harvard Club, El Planeta's Top 100 Most Influential Hispanics in Massachusetts, and Get Konnected's 100 Most Influential People of Color in Boston, to name a few.
Sponsored by Eastern Bank.


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.

NEWS  
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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. 

Chamber Member & Community Events  
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Want to see your workshops and events here? Add your events to the Chamber website at: metrosouthchamber.com/community/calendar


Saturday, May 26
Brockton Public Library Hosts Nychelle Paige, Local Woman Author of "The Matrix of Emotions"
Through May 31 HarborOne 3rd Annual Small Business "Pitch Contest" applications open
Through June 1
Sunday, June 3
Monday, June 4 - Friday, June 15
Wednesday, June 6
Saturday, June 9 - 
Friday, June 15
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
Thursday, June 14
Monday, June 18
2018 Teen Challenge Brockton: Golf Tournament @ Country Club of Halifax.
Sunday, June 17
Tuesday, June 19 Stonehill College: information session & test-drive an Integrated Marketing Communications course
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
Ongoing
 

May 21, 2018
 
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Action Report
 
  


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Always You  
 


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Upcoming 
Chamber Events:  

May 23
Business After Hours
@ Abington Bank

June 15
ATHENA Award @ Barrett's Conference Center

June 20
SCORE Business Startup Boot Camp @ Chamber

June 28
Business After Hours @ Connemara Senior Living Campello
 

Check out the Latest Event Photos on Flickr 
 

Small Business Awards @ The Conference Center @ Massasoit


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WANT TO STAND OUT?
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* Book for Business
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* Website
* Brockton Info Boards

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


NEED BUSINESS ADVICE?
Check out our resource partners who offer free confidential appointments!

* 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 * [email protected]