Metro South Chamber of Commerce

Our March newsletter is packed with valuable insights, upcoming events, and business opportunities for local entrepreneurs and professionals. This month’s edition emphasizes the Chamber’s commitment to fostering economic growth and community engagement through a diverse range of events, including the highly anticipated?10th Annual Multicultural Business Forum & Business After Hours on March 13 and Supplier Diversity Office Workshop on March 14; plus a list of workforce engagement opportunities for employers through April and May. The Chamber is also?accepting nominations for the 34th Annual Small Business & Entrepreneur of the Year Awards and the 27th Annual ATHENA Leadership Award, recognizing outstanding business achievements and leadership in the community. As the Chamber continues to support business development, this month’s issue emphasizes the importance of collaboration, innovation, and local economic resilience. 15 Minute Read: https://lnkd.in/ee-ifQ8e Want to stay up to date? Subscribe to our e-newsletter to receive event and news notifications: https://lnkd.in/gASsxUYi

Please join us for a Good Day Metro South Brockton Edition luncheon Thursday, April 10th from 11:45am-1:30pm at the Shaw's Center in Brockton. This event will feature a State of the City address focused on business & economic development by Mayor of Brockton Bob Sullivan, and celebration of professional baseball returning to Brockton with the Brockton Rox Revival Season - each participant will receive a pair of Brockton Rox tickets and a T-Shirt! Opening Day is May 16th. Also featured will be Rob DiFazio (Peters)' new book, "The Small Business CEO's Playbook". This event is sponsored by South Shore Bank. Sign up online: https://lnkd.in/eDqPyEXD

?? Free ribbon cutting + networking event! RSVP at link below. Please join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday, April 7 from 11:30AM-1:30PM at Henricus Training Center & Staffing Agency located at 365 Westgate Drive, Suite 10 in Brockton. Photo-ops, tours, networking, and more! https://lnkd.in/eJPU8QiK

?? Mark your calendar: The #SmallBusinessWeek Virtual Summit is set for Tuesday, May 6 - Wednesday, May 7! Join SBA and resource partner SCORE for FREE small business educational webinars, mentoring, networking opportunities, and more. ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/eAG3kVjE

Vice President & Commercial Loan Officer Jose Camacho was honored to attend Leadership Metro South’s Economic Development Day alongside local leaders and business professionals focused on empowering economic growth. The event was hosted by the Town of Bridgewater MA and included insightful discussions, an informative tour, and tasty lunch at Brockton Beer Company. A big thank you to the Metro South Chamber of Commerce for organizing this impactful program. We’re proud to support initiatives that drive economic growth in our region. Pictured here, Head Brewer Julian Miller, a Principal of Brockton Beer Company, and Jose Camacho take a behind the scenes tour. #Community #CommunityBank #ChamberEvent #SmallBusiness #EconomicDevelopment

We have over 60 companies registered for our upcoming job fair!

Thank you Leadership MetroSouth for spending part of your Economic Development Day with us in Bridgewater yesterday morning. We always appreciate the opportunity to discuss #VisiontoReality. We spent the 2nd half of the morning discussing our important Town & Gown relationship with Bridgewater State University, thank you Michael Hogan for representing the school yesterday and for being such a great partner working with my office the past eight (8) months. Finally, thank you to Leadership MetroSouth alumnus and Assistant Town Planner/Community Development Nicole Salvo for organizing this opportunity. We had some very insightful discussions with all the impressive participants. #VisiontoReality Metro South Chamber of Commerce Town of Bridgewater MA

In partnership with North Easton Savings Bank, the Chamber's 10th Annual Multicultural Business Forum was a great evening of networking, learning, and celebration in Brockton. SBA MA District Director Robert Nelson highlighted the Chamber’s strong support for small businesses, especially during Women’s History Month, while SBA New England Regional Administrator Peter A. Steele shared insights on New England’s thriving business community. A powerhouse panel of women and minority-owned business leaders - Valencia Jacobs-Brown (J. Brown Realty), Ana Rojas (Red Apron Charcuterie), and Kerry Aglugub (KMA Web Design LLC) - inspired the audience with their stories of entrepreneurship. Plus, attendees connected with top business resources, from SCORE Mentors and South Eastern Economic Development (SEED) Corp., to South Shore Women's Business Network and the Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office. ?? Thank you to our sponsor Daniel Trout North Easton Savings Bank, and our emcee Maria Celli Psy.D., Brockton Neighborhood Health Center for helping to make this event a success! Full event recap with additional photos and video in the blog post: https://lnkd.in/eNkekqCh PC: Rich Morgan

Last Call! Participate in this Business Regulations Survey from the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulations. Survey link: https://lnkd.in/eWVwApm9

?? Tomorrow is #SBDCDay! If you're looking to start or grow your business, Small Business Development Centers can help! Nearly 1,000 SBDCs across America offer business counseling, training, and more. ?? Find a center near you: https://www.sba.gov/sbdc