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Journey Into Ireland During School Vacation Week April 17-25, 2010 From $1999 pp
Deposit due January 1
Visit Dublin, Galway, Killarney and Limerick during school vacation week. Highlights include Guinness Storehouse tour, Croke Park, Cliffs of Moher, Adare Village, Bunratty Castle, and more. Deposit due January 1. www.metrosouthchamber.com/ireland/ireland.html.
Package Includes: � Roundtrip airfare from Boston � 7 nights hotel accommodations � Breakfast daily � 3 Hotel dinners � Irish Ceili at the Bunratty Barn � Entrance fees sightseeing and more
This trip is open to all community members. For
more information, a full itinerary, deposit information, or to RSVP for
the informational session, contact Alison van Dam, 508.586.0500 x 222
or email [email protected]
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Travel to India with the Chamber
March 23-March 31 2010
9 days for only $1,999
Visit www.metrosouthchamber.com/india.html for more information
Visit Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur, India. Highlights include the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Ambar Palace, India Gate, City Palace Museum, Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, elephant ride, and more. Deposit due January 1. Price includes deluxe hotels, airport transfers, sightseeing, buffet breakfasts, elephant ride and international flights from JFK.
A $300 per-person, non-refundable fee is due by Jan. 1 and is
included in the total fare. The trip balance is due before Jan. 15. A
valid passport is required and all travelers must have an Indian visa.
Travelers must obtain their own visa by applying online at
www.indian-visa.com. Call Lisa at 508.586.0500 x 225 with any questions. |
December 2009 Action Report
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Upcoming Workshops at the Chamber 60 School Street, Brockton
Connecting Your Business to the Commonwealth Tuesday, January 12, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (Registration at 8:30 am)
Interested in doing business with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts?The Operational Services Division, State Office of Woman and MinorityOwned Business Assistance, and Affirmative Market Program are offering a FREE workshop designed for businesses who are interested in learning how to do business with the State. WHAT THE WORKSHOP WILL COVER...
Where to find bidding opportunities, Bidding process for Statewide Contracts, Where to find ARRA -federal stimulus procurement & grant opportunities, Comm-PASS overview, Marketing to public entities, How to become SOMWBA Certified, How the Affirmative Market Program supports SOMWBA Certified businesses, And more!
TO REGISTER:
To register for this free workshop, visit www.,mass.gov/pace, and login toPACE. You may also call 617-720-5500, or email [email protected]. For additional information, visit www.mass.gov/osd. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SEED Workshops Thursday,January 14, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm (2 Sessions)
Session 1 (9am - 12pm): "Learn the Fundamentals of Planning, Preparing For, and Financing
Your Business." Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Breakfast
and lunch will be provided free of charge to attendees. This workshop is geared toward
helping potential entrepreneurs evaluate and understand the fundamentals of
owning one's own business. Information
on how to get started, where and how to get financing and the loan application
process will be presented. Attendees
will also be provided with a free guide to writing a business plan and other
materials. Session 2 (1pm-4pm): "Understanding Financial Statements and How They Help
Determine the Health of Your Business" The focus of this workshop
is to help attendees understand a balance sheet, income statement, and cash
flow statement. The workshop also explains how a small business owner can
anticipate financial needs in order to operate his/her business more
efficiently.
Please call Tamarah Barao at SEED
Corporation at 508-822-1020, to register for either or both sessions by
Thursday, January 7th. SEED Corporation holds this entrepreneurial workshop
series on a monthly basis throughout the region. For information on future sessions, please
contact SEED.
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Chamber Member/ Community Events & Workshops
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Every Thursday: Tamboo Bistro & Ultra Lounge Office Party 5:05. Every Thursday at 5:05pm. This is the perfect way to Network with local business, be seen and heard. Each time you attend, drop off your business card. The office with the most business cards by the end of the month will win an office party at the lounge. $5 after work menu, great music, networking, or relax in posh upscale atmosphere. For more information, call 508.584.8585. Tamboo is located at 252 Main Street, Brockton. Spotlight your Office: feature your company info with slideshow, info and microphone, share events, set up a company table, receive VIP treatment. For more information, download the registration form.
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Monday, December 21: Blood Drive at the Holiday Inn Brockton, 195 Westgate Drive from 2pm-7pm. Receive a souvenir travel mug. Schedule an appointment today. Call 1-800-448-3543 or visit givelife.orgWednesday, December 30: Lincoln Technical Institute Scholarship Event, 1:00 pm. High School seniors, reserve your seat for this free event. Refreshments will be served and there will be chair massages, hand massages, class demos, campus tours and information on financial aid. Currently enrolling high school seniors for medical assistant, medical administrative office assistant, massage therapy, and network communication information systems with Microsoft. 365 Westgate Drive, Brockton. For more information, cal 508-941-0730 or visit www.lincolntech.com. Buses from schools available.
Thursday, December 31: Children's Museum in Easton Family New Year's Eve Parties, 11:30am-2pm or 4:30 pm to 7pm.
Enjoy
dancing, noisemakers, and mask making to help mark the New Year!
Tickets for this event are on sale now.
They are priced at $5.00 for members and
$10.00 for non-members. Children under 1 are free. Pizza and drinks will be available for
purchase. This event sells out every year, so be sure to reserve your tickets
in advance. For more information or to order tickets, please
call The Children's Museum in Easton at (508) 230-3789. Sunday, January 3: Holiday Skate at Carousel Family Fun Center, 1055 Auburn Street, Whitman. Chamber Members Admission and Skates are Free! 12pm-2pm. Call 781-857-1286 for more information. Visit Carousel Family Fun online at www.carouselskate.com.Friday, January 8: United States Census 2010 on-site recruiting/testing at Self Help Inc. Employment Opportunity Center, 142
Crescent Street, Brockton. On-Site Recruiting and Administration of
Basic Skills Exam. Hiring Clerks and Census Takers/Enumerators. Must
pass a 30 minute basic skills multiple choice exam. Exam will be
administered on site @ 9:30am. Must bring valid, legal forms of
Identification to the recruitment/testing, including: valid United
States Passport or; any two of the following: valid drivers' license,
Social Security Card, and/or government issued birth certificate. Good
Pay: $12.50 - $17.00 Hourly. Temporary Positions (Feb.2010-May 2010).
Part-Time Employment (20-40 hours weekly). For More Information, Please
Contact: Monica Sanchez, US Census Recruiting Assistant @ 781-577-2950. January 9 & 10: Carol Maloney of Bay State Fitness will be running the Goofy challenge in Disney this year to raise money for a 6 yr old girl names Celia and the Children's Tumor Foundation. To sponsor and donate, visit http://www.active.com/donate/nfdisney2010/cmalone144 Wednesday, January 20: Career Counseling Night
for childcare workers, preschool teachers, students, directors,
before/afterschool care, infant/toddler and aspiring teachers. 6-9pm at
the Holiday inn in Taunton, 700 Myles Standish Bvld. Sponsored by Self
Help. To regsiter, please call 508-823-2937 x 214 or email
[email protected].Thursday, January 21: ColoSpace Customer Appreciation Open House. 1050 Hingham Street, Rockland MA 4pm-7pm. Food & Drink, giveaways and networking. RSVP to [email protected] with the subject Holiday Rockland.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Boston Masspass Special Offer
METRO SOUTH CHAMBER MEMBER-ONLY OFFER
Support your favorite
charity this holiday season, get an end of the year
tax deduction AND get over $4,500 is
valuable coupons ALL for
****JUST $20!****
For each Masspass coupon book that you purchase, Masspass will
donate 50% to the charity of your choice, you get to claim 50% on your taxes
and you get GREAT holiday
gifts for JUST $20 each!
To view a list of merchants in the book, go to: www.bostonmasspass.com/merchants.html
How to
purchase:
Send your payment of $20/book to
Boston Masspass, P.O. Box 424, Bridgewater, MA
02324. Book(s) will be shipped
directly to you. *Please
make note of the charity of your choice with your order and they will send you
a confirmation stating that the donation has been received. Offer Expires 12/31/09
Masspass is a proud supporter of LOCAL
businesses!
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Massasoit Community College Holiday Greetings Massasoit Community College invites members of the community
to send a special holiday greeting to loved ones serving in the armed forces
through their own, personal radio show. Your show can include favorite songs,
special messages, and conversation from family and friends while you are apart
during the holidays. This is a free service in support of those serving our
country in the Armed Forces.
The shows will be broadcast from December 11th
through January 15th via the Massasoit Radio Club's internet radio
station, Massasoit onDemand, and on iTunes�. Visit www.massasoit.mass.edu for more
information.
This is a free service for our community. Contact Professor
Bob Bowers at 508-588-9100 extension 1906 or Virginia Hunter at extension 1983
or email [email protected]
for more information about how to schedule a recording session. Our staff will
guide you through the recording process and complete the production of your
radio segment for you.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lambert's Deli, Brockton, Special Offer
Lambert's Deli offers a
full-service deli, featuring Boars Head Brand Meats. We have a full
catering menu. We will be happy to deliver within the local area for a
nominal fee. We appreciate a 24-hour notice on all catering orders.
If something should come up quickly, just give us a call. We will make
every effort to accommodate you.
As a fellow Metro South
Chamber member, we would like to offer you a 10% discount on all Fruit Basket
or Catering Orders over $50.00. Should you need further information, please go to our
website at www.lambertsbrockton.com or call (508) 580-2736 or stop by. We have lots
of Pumpkins and fall flowers for all your decorating needs. Please mention offer code:
MSB2B09 when placing your order. Offer expires 12/31/09
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Fuller Craft Museum
455 Oak Street, Brockton, MA
02301 www.fullercraft.org
Members
Free, Adults
$8, Seniors
and Students $5
Children
under 12 Free, Wednesday
5:00-9:00pm Free. Open Tuesday- Sunday, 10am-5pm. Closed Mondays.
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Take the Sustainability Survey
A recent study revealed that 83%
of consumers say it is somewhat or very important to them to purchase products
and services from responsible, sustainable companies, but few companies know
how to improve sustainability performance and communicate their green and
sustainable efforts to customers and employees.
The Metro South Chamber has partnered with Green Plus (www.gogreenplus.org) to announce a new initiative which will allow businesses to achieve a credible "green" certification in order to convey their commitment to responsible and sustainable operations. Please complete a brief survey on sustainability so that the Chamber may assess the needs of the business community and help to increase knowledge, community engagement, environmental impact and business success. Sustainability Survey.
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NEW: Metro South Chamber Social Network (Exclusively for Chamber Members)
Please take a
moment to sign up at mymetrosouthchamber.ning.com.
This site has a lot of potential in the
future for maintaining a strong Chamber and a strong business community. Over 35 Chamber members have already joined.
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Added Benefits for Chamber Members
Constellation NewEnergy Power Program: An Electricity aggregation program to help members better manage their energy costs.Expanded Health Insurance Services from Health Services Administrators (HSA): Introducing the One Resource Solution website, offering up to dating information and resources to help you, your business and employees find the best plan.
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- Have you found an important lead through the Chamber?
- Have you developed invaluable relationships?
- Has the Chamber helped your business flourish?
- Has the Chamber gone above and beyond your expectations in a particular way?
- Has an event touched you, or have you learned a valuable lesson from one of our speakers or staff members?
- What has Chamber membership meant to you?
Share your experiences while gaining exposure. Please email your testimonials to [email protected]. We will feature testimonials in future e-updates, Action Reports, and presentations.
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Information on all Business After Hours, Good Morning Metro South Breakfasts and other annual meetings.
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Last Chance to Advertise and Update Information in the 2010 Book For BusinessDownload Contract.Email Alison to update listing information.
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Upcoming Chamber Meetings:
December 15:Data Security Law Bootcamp Register OnlineDecember 16:Board Meeting December 25:Christmas- Chamber Closed January 1: New Year's- Chamber Closed January 6:Ambassador Meeting January 8:Government Affairs Register OnlineJanuary 12:Connecting Your Business to the Commonwealth More InfoJanuary 14:SEED Meeting January 21: Good Morning Metro South Email Kim for more information January 26:Business After Hours at Crescent Credit Union, 115 Commercial Street, Brockton. (Free to attend- call Kim at 508.586.0500 x 222) |
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