Metro South Chamber of Commerce
Leading Businesses. Leading Communities
January 11, 2010
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At Your Service. At Your Doorstep.
Good Morning Metro South
Thursday, January 21, 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Holiday Inn, 195 Westgate Drive, Brockton

Tim DavidThe featured speaker is Tim David. Tim is a mentalist who uses psychology, persuasion, and non-verbal communication skills to create the illusion that he can read people's thoughts and predict their actions. During his entertaining presentation, he will demonstrate his "people reading" and "subliminal influence" skills while teaching his simple yet powerful techniques for "Influencing Your Own Mind Towards Outrageous Success in the Year 2010 and Beyond." For more information, visit www.mindblowingspeaker.com.

Also speaking will be Kathy Manson, Director, Office of Safety, Department of Industrial Accidents for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Kathy will discuss the Occupational Safety and Health Education and Training Program Grant. The program promotes safe and healthy conditions in the workforce for employees covered by the Massachusetts Compensation Law. To download a grant application, email [email protected].

Good Morning Metro South is being sponsored by United Way of Greater Plymouth County, Inc. and is being presented in partnership with Fallon Community Health Plan. As always, the GMMS breakfast program is a great networking opportunity. Guests are encouraged to stay for the informal networking immediately following the program. Register by calling Kim at 508.586.0500 x 231 or online.  The cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members and includes breakfast.
**NEW**
January 2010 Action Report

Business After Hours at Crescent Credit Union
Tuesday, January 26, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
115 Commercial Street, Brockton

Come celebrate the opening of Crescent Credit Union's new Community Learning Center located on the 2nd floor of the Commercial Street location. The Community Learning Center will offer English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL) classes, Financial Literacy classes, Basic Computer Skills, and Preparation for U.S. Citizenship.

This is a great way to make business connections in a casual setting. Exposure for your business is your competitive edge, so make sure to bring plenty of business cards. This event is free to attend. To register, please call Kim Prosper at 508.586.0500 x 231, or email [email protected].

Energy Program, A Benefit for Chamber Members
* Join the free January 21 Webinar for more info *

Constellation savings

   The Constellation NewEnergy Metro South Power Program, is an exclusive electricity aggregation program to help members better manage their energy costs. The program is particularly beneficial for small to medium sized businesses who can pool their smaller electrical requirements to gain access to competitive prices and more services that might normally only be available to large commercial and industrial customers. Participants in the
program have the ability to lock in prices over the long term.
      There will be a free webinar on January 21at 1pm highlighting the program and its benefits.  This is your last chance to take part in this special offer. For more information or to join the webinar, visit www.newenergy.com/metrosouth or call Michael Karas, Business Development Manager at 617.455.2936.


Member Led Workshop - Office Technology Showcase
Wednesday, January 20, 8:30 am - 11:00 am
Metro South Chamber Office, 60 School Street, Brockton

U.S. Office Solutions in partnership with ACTSmart, Inc and the Law Office of Attorney George Boerger present the Office Technology Showcase. This "Morning Coffee" session is designed to inform and educate business professionals.

Presentations will focus on leading office technologies, featuring "Recollect- Your Office Filing Cabinet," led by U.S. Office Solutions, your local document management specialist. In addition ACTSmart will discuss the preservation and safety of your critical business data. Also, Attorney Boerger will present information on the new Massachusetts privacy laws and their impact on small business.

Continental breakfast will be served. There is no charge for the event but due to limited seating, reservations are required. For more information or to reserve your seat, contact U.S. Office Solutions at 877-836-9951 x 7.

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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Tuesday, January 12: Do you live in Brockton? Do you work in Brockton?  If so, you are cordially invited to an evening of community building.  Town Hall Action Meeting presented by the Brockton Peace Crusaders.  6-8pm in the Brockton Main Library Community Room.  Call 774-688-9324 for more information.

January 12 & 13: One Stop Shopping for cholesterol, blood sugar, body mass and blood pressure screenings.
Good Samaritan Medical Center is partnering with US Wellness, the Mary Cruise Kennedy Senior Center, St. Joseph's Manor, the Brockton Housing Authority, BAMSI, and Father Bill's Mainspring House to develop a plan for Community Benefits that will target key health issues in the community: cardiovascular disease and diabetes.  January 12: 1:30-3:30 pm at Caffrey Towers, 775 Crescent Street, Brockton. January 13: Campello High Rise, 1380 Main Street, Brockton.  Open to people of all ages.  No insurance necessary for screenings.  Call 1-800-488-5959 to register.

Wednesday, January 13: "Next Steps in Starting or Growing Your Business" Legal Workshop,  6:00-8:30 pm. Kirstein Business Library Conference Rooms 05/06, Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston Street Boston, MA.  Workshops and consultations are free, but must be scheduled no later than Monday, January 11. For more information or to make a reservation, please register online or call ACCION USA at (617) 684-0215.

Thursday, January 14: New Sales Strategies for the New Year.

Winfree Business Growth Advisors will conduct a free workshop for business owners and Independent Agents.  Do you need to get in front of better prospects, hire a top performer, or eliminate "think it overs"?  Get the answers here.  The session will be held from 8:30 am to 10:30 am at 25 Braintree Hill Office Park, Suite 200, Braintree, MA.   For reservations call Ken Cheo at 781-930-3220 or email [email protected]

Monday, January 18: Martin Luther King Celebration at Massasoit Community College, 2-4 in the Upper Student Lounge of the Student Center on the Brockton Campus.  Admission is free.  Free activities and crafts for kids, Mary E. Baker School Chorus and Brockton Day Nursery Choirs will perform. Guest speaker Dr. Matthew Malone, Superintendent of Brockton Public Schools. For more information call 508-588-9100 x1309.

Monday, Janaury 18: Children's Museum in Easton will host a special day of activities on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.  Special activities from 10am-4pm inspired by Ziggy Marley's Family Time Album. Each child will help make a project by using recycled materials, such as old plastic CD jewel cases, to create one large collage for the Museum. The completed project will show how beautiful things are when we work and bring our unique talents together. Please bring new or gently used mittens or gloves to donate to needy families.  For more information, visit The Children's Museum in Easton Webpage.

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 register, please call 508-823-2937 x 214 or email [email protected].

Friday, January 22: at 7:30 pm at the Shaw's Center, Brockton, there will be a premiere screening of "A Father's Fight: The Documentary." The story of Mark Chauppetta, a 40 year old father of twin boys suffering from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. To raise awareness and funds, Mark trained with some of the biggest names in mixed martial arts and fought in a stadium with thousands of spectators. Directed by Ron van Dam of Televisuals. After the premiere screening, the documentary's original soundtrack will be performed live by Canadian twin recording artists Carmen & Camille. $30 donation per person. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be served. Call 508-889-2882 or visit www.afathersfight.net.

Sunday, January 24: 3:00 P.M. Brockton Symphony Chamber Concert, Christ Congregational Church, Pleasant Street Brockton. Tickets $10. Features Symphony members and young invited guest artists. Music of Dvorak, Baldassari, Prokofieff and others. For more information on the Brockton Symphony, visit www.brocktonsymphony.org.

Tuesday, January 26: D W Field Park Association will host Professor Cheryl Schnitzer of Stonehill College at the Brockton Parks and Recreation Department Building on Meadow Lane. The doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the speaker will begin at 7:30 p.m.  The public is invited to attend these open events.  For more information please contact Pat Houle, president at 508-586-4425.

Tuesday, January 26: Brockton City Wide Meeting held by Self Help Inc.  Come and hear what your neighbors had to say about the city as Self Help shares all the great ideas that came out of their 5 local meeting.  5:30-8pm in the Multi-purpose room at the Main Public Library, 304  Main Street, Brockton.  Light refreshments will be served.  For more information contact Fredson at 508-588-4049 x 118 or Glen at x 119.

Tuesday, January 26: Free Seminar on new Data Protection Law, 8am-10:30am at the Community Bank, 1265 Belmont Street, Brockton.  The speaker is John Moynihan, president of Minuteman Governance Inc., a consultancy that provides information security services throughout the public and private sectors. To register, visit the Community Bank Website

Thursday, January 28: Goal Setting Workshop. Looking for some feedback or advice on your plan for 2010?  Winfree Business Growth Advisors will conduct a special, one time workshop to discuss and show you how to set up your plan for the new year.  The session will be held from 8:30 am to 11:00 am at 25 Braintree Hill Office Park, Suite 200, Braintree, MA. The cost is $39.  For reservations call Ken Cheo at 781-930-3220 or email [email protected]

Saturday, February 27: Mardi Gras Madness at the Shaw's Center, Brockton.  All proceeds to benefit the Brockton Day Nursery Scholarship and BDN Lends a Hand Funds.  Fun casual attire, no speeches, no awards, no sit-down dinner- Not your typical fundraiser!  To purchase tickets, visit brocktondaynursery.org or call 508-588-2700.

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Working For Work
A Peer Support Group by Self Help Inc.
Unemployed? Join the Working for Work peer support group at the Grace Episcopal Church at 104 No Washington Street, North Attleboro, Wednesdays, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm (Starting January 6.)  There is no fee and all are welcome.  For more information, call 617-331-5541.
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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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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.


NEW: Metro South Chamber Social Network
(Exclusively for Chamber Members)

New Networking Site
 
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.

Contact Alison at 508.586.0500 x 222 if you have any questions.
Support the Chamber and Share your Experiences

  • 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. 
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.

For more information on either of these programs, visit www.metrosouthchamber.com/insurance.html
In This Issue
GMMS
NEW Action Report
Business After Hours
Energy Program
Office Technology Showcase
Community Events
Sustainability Survey
Networking Site

Information on all Business After Hours, Good Morning Metro South Breakfasts and other annual meetings.

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2010 Book for Business Coming Soon!

2010 Directory Cover

Email Alison to update listing information.


Upcoming Chamber Meetings:


January 12:
Taste Committee Meeting (Call Kim at 508.586.0500 x 231)

January 12:
Connecting Your Business to the Commonwealth
More Info

January 14:
SEED Meeting
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January 18:
Martin Luther King Day, Chamber Closed

January 20:
Office Technology Showcase
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January 21:
Good Morning
Metro South
Register

January 26:
Taste Committee Meeting (Call Kim at 508.586.0500 x 231)

January 26:
Business After Hours at Crescent Credit Union
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