What Speakers Would You Like to See? Planning Session, Thursday, July 8, 9am
The Chamber will be holding a key planning session in order to establish priorities and brainstorm speakers for 2010-2011 events. Chamber members are encouraged to attend and help in providing the best possible programming. The Planning Session will take place on July 8 at 9 am at the Metro South Chamber, 60 School Street, Brockton. RSVP by calling Lisa Keene at 508.586.0500 x 225, [email protected], or Kim Prosper, 508.586.0500 x 231, [email protected].
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Advantage Home Health Care Services Relocation/Ribbon Cutting
Thursday, July 22, 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm 1778 Washington Street, Suite 7B, Stoughton.
Please join us on July 22 as we celebrate a ribbon cutting ceremony at Advantage Home Health Care Services' new location at a beautiful new plaza on route 138, Stoughton, 1/2 mile past the
Easton Town line. Celebrate with light refreshments, a tour of the facility, and networking opportunities. Advantage Home Health Care Services provides a professional and friendly healthcare leadership team with over 50 years experience. The company provides care to you or you loved ones at home with quality, caring licensed nursing, physical therapy and homehealth aides. In addition, Advantage will be adding a class room at their new location where they will offer continuing education, programs and classes in the fall.
For more information, call 781-436-5071.
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** NEW** July/August Action Report
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Metro South Chamber of Commerce 2010/2011 Season Ticket
Registering for events has never been easier. Become a Season Ticket holder for Metro South's most informative and innovative programs and events.
Includes all Good Morning Metro South Programs, Business After Hours, Annual Legislative Luncheon, ATHENA Award Breakfast, Small Business Awards Luncheon, and a ticket to the Taste of Metro South.
Only $270 for one seat, or $1080 for 4 seats. Download the flyer and fax back to 508.587.1340, mail back to the Metro South Chamber, 60 School Street, Brockton, or call Kim at 508.586.0500 x 231 for more information.
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The Metro South Chamber of Commerce is getting ready to publish the
2011 Book for Business, a four-color publication that includes a complete
membership directory and guide to the Metro South region, including town profiles, legislative information, a map of the region, and information on industrial parks, education, health care facilities and recreation.
The Chamber publishes 5,000
copies of the Book for Business distributes them to all chamber members, real
estate offices, town offices, colleges, hotels and families interested in
relocating to the Metro South region. Last
year, 4,000 books were mailed to area businesses
The Chamber invites your
business to advertise in the 2011 Book for Business.Reply by Monday, August 2, 2010 to secure
current advertising rates. Don't have the time or the funds to create an ad? Our talented designer will create an ad for you free of charge. Should you
have additional questions, please call Alison van Dam at 508-586-0500 ext. 222.
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Business After Hours Tuesday, August 10, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Baypointe Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center 50 Christy Place, Brockton
Join us for an evening of networking at Baypointe Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center. Baypointe Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center offers comprehensive, cost-effective rehabilitation and nursing care in a skilled care setting. At Baypointe, we are dedicated to providing an intensive, short-term program for medically stable patients. Our goal is to help patients reach optimum level of functioning so that they may return home or to a like-community.
This events is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. As always, don't forget your business cards. To register, contact Kim at 508.586.0500 x 231, or email [email protected].
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New Metro South Chamber Member, Cartridge World, Weymouth is offering a 5% discount to all Chamber members. Cartridge World is located at 646 Middle Street, Weymouth Ma. For more information, call Rachel at 781-331-1909.
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June 30-July 11: Brockton Fair
Tuesday, July 6: Classes start for free Healthcare training. Certificate awarded in Insurance Billing Specialist and Pre Allied Health. Sponsored by the Brockton Area Healthcare partnership. Must have High School Diploma/GED, clean CORI required, courses offered at Massasoit Community College, 3 semesters, evening and weekend classes, personalized academic and career counseling, 27 college credits, a $5,000 value. For more information, contact Susan McKenna at the Brockton Area WIB, [email protected], 508-584-3234.
July 6- July 7: The Brockton Rox take on the Sussex Skyhawks. Tuesday night game, 6:05 pm. Wednesday night game, 7:05 pm. For more information, visit www.brocktonrox.com. View the Metro South Chamber July/August 2010 Action Report cover for a rox coupon.
Thursday, July 8: Hardy's Fine Food & Catering, in business for 16 years, is moving to 740 North Main Street, W. Bridgewater. Hardy's Catering creates its menus with an eye towards flexibility. We work with you and your budget to create a function with reasonable costs and exceptional value. Hardy's is open Tuesday-Saturday. We also have platters to go. Visit www.hardycatering.com for more information.
July 8- August 27: Drop in Days every Thursday and Friday at the Children's Museum, Easton. Exploring a variety of different fun and educational themes. Free with admission and any age may participate. 10:30am-3pm. For a complete schedule of the Summer Drop in Days, visit www.childrensmuseumineaston.org/summerdropindays.asp July 8: Tue Dye Drop in Day July 9: Doggie Days Drop in Day
Friday, July 9: Friday Night Movies at Campanelli Stadium, home of the Brockton Rox. Watch Monsters vs. Aliens, free of charge. Concession stands will be open. Free small popcorn with purchase of a soda. 7:45pm. Residents are encouraged to bring picnic blankets. For more information, contact the Mayor's office, 508-580-7123.
Wednesday, July 14: Self
Help Inc, presents EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Class. Beginning in April 2010, contractors performing renovation, repair and
painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in homes, child care
facilities, and schools built before 1978 must be certified and must
follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination. EPA
Approved 8 hour course: 8am -4pm at Head Start, 370 Howard Street,
Brockton. Course cost is $200. To register, call 508-588-4049 x 123.
Wednesday, July 14: Regional Transportation Plan Update sponsored by Old Colony Council Open House Event. 7-9 pm at the Peruvian Place Restaurant, 55 City Hall Plaza, Brockton.
Thursday, July 15: Winfree Business Growth Advisors Free Sales
Workshop. This workshop is
specifically for Business Owners, Independent Sales Agents, and Sales
Managers and space
is limited to 8 select participants. The workshop will be held at the Board Room, 25 Braintree Hill Park, Suite 200, Braintree from 8:30 am - 10:30 am. Call 781-930-3220 for more information.
Thursday, July 15: First Time Home Buyer Seminar from 6-9pm at HarborOne U, 131 Copeland Drive, Mansfield. Visit www.harboroneoneu.com for more information.
Friday July 16: Green & Renewable Energy Training Program Info Session at Self Help, 142 Crescent Street, Brockton. Call 508-588-4049 x 116 to register. The training will take place from August
16-November 22. 12 weeks
Classroom Training, mon-fri, 9am-5pm, 2 week internship, mon-fri,
9am-5pm. Training will be held at Operation ABLE of Great Boston. For
more information, call 617-542-4180
Friday, July 16: Bandmasters Inc. is hosting the area's first Open Class Drum Corps International show, and its annual summer Drum Corps International Show at Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School Stadium in Bridgewater. Doors open at 6, showtime at 7. Tickets may be purchased online at www.musicinthemeadowsdbc.com or contact Rosa at 1-781-963-2345. Flyer with information.
Friday, July 16: Brockton Historical Society's 40th Anniversary at the Shaw's Center, Brockton. Cash bar at 6 and dinner and program at 7. Highlights of the evening will include the naming of the society's Fire Museum in memory of the late Brockton firefighter, William "Billy" Donovan and the release of the newly published book by society president, James Benson, Images of America, Brockton, which will be available for the discounted price of $19.99. Tickets are $35.00 and available at the Chamber Office, 60 School Street, Brockton.
Saturday, July 17: Second Annual Fundraiser for the American Dream Team at Hamids Academy. 5:00 pm. Admission- $10. The funds collected will be used for Hamids Academy Afterschool Program and Summer Camp. Performing will be the Heartbeat Boys,Recording Artist Brandon Cappiello (cousin of Rocky Marciano), and God Father of Boxing and the American Dream Team will perform their Hip Hop Dancing/Martial Arts Presentation. In addition, the winner of a three day talent competition . For your application to enter the competition or for information contact Doug Pendarvis at 508-584-1883. Hamids Academy is located at 399 Westgate Drive, Brockton
Saturday, July 17:Come
join the fun at St. Joseph Manor's Barbeque Bash on Saturday, July 17, 2010, at
the Knights of Columbus Hall, 375
Foundry St., Rte 106. North Easton, MA from 6:00pm-10:00pm Enjoy this fun
summertime event with all-you-can eat barbeque, live music and great raffle
prizes! Admission is $15 per person. Tickets are available at St. Joseph
Manor, 215 Thatcher St.,
Brockton, by calling
508-583-5834, or emailing [email protected] Saturday, July 17: Sullivan Tire Customer Appreciation Day from 10am-12pm. Join us for food, prizes, great specials and a chance to win Red Sox Tickets. Also, come see Wally the Green Monster. 1320 Blemont Street, Brockton. Sullivan Tire Coupons.
Friday, July 18: stop by Tamboo Bistro, 252 Main Street at 5pm for Cosmos and Couture. Scour your closet for new or gently worn garments or accessories that you can bear to part with - then bring them - along with your friends, and trade them in for (almost!) new items of your own! The purpose of Cosmos and Couture is to catalyze and energize interest in downtown Brockton as a destination for fine dining, fine arts, elegant venues, and a great place to have fun, network, and make new and lasting friends.
Monday, July 19: 17th Annual OE+ Charity Golf Tournament to benefit the Brockton Area Arc at the Fall River Country Club, 4235 North Main Street, Fall River. Registration and contests will take place from 12-1pm with the shotgun start at 1:15pm, cocktails and 6pm, and dinner and awards at 6:45pm. Cost per player is $175 which includes golf, cart, dinner, goodie bag and entry into the "skins" contest. A Players Package is available for $25 and includes entry into the chipping, putting, and 50/50 contests along with $50 of raffle tickets. $10,000 cash for a whole in one. The Brockton Area Arc works to provide information and direct services for individuals with disabilities and their families. The Entry Deadline is July 1.
Tuesday, July 20: Free Dale Carnegie Training Workshop- Leadership Training for Managers. 4-5:30 pm in Waltham, MA. Stop Managing and start leading. Register for this workshop.
Wednesday, July 21:
Sandler Training. Sales workshop for business
owners, presidents & CEO's who are concerned with common mistakes
salespeople make, wonder why traditional sales approaches aren't working, and
are frustrated by prospects who always want to buy on price. 9:00 am
- 11:30 am, 420 Lakeside Ave (rte 20), Marlborough. Registration required,
Complimentary for Chamber members-$49 for non-members contact Chamber member
Bill Scher @ 781-915-7254 [email protected] or register @www.adventus.sandler.com
Thursday, July 22: The Greater Brockton Community Health Network
Area (CHNA), in collaboration with Lincoln Tech, is seeking residents of Abington, Avon, Brockton, the Bridgewaters, Easton, Holbrook, Stoughton and Whitman, age 18 and older, to view a 30-minute video about community health,
followed by a confidential discussion about health concerns in these
communities. Participants will be entered in a raffle to win $50, $20, or $10
gift cards. Representatives from Liberty Tax, Lincoln Tech and Self Help will be present. Call 508-941-0730 to reserve your seat. Please reference this event when calling. At Lincoln Tech, 365 Westgate Drive.
Friday, July 23: Irish Cultural Centre in Canton welcomes back Ireland's best ballad and fold group, the Dublin City Ramblers. Join us for a lively summer s night of
music and dancing under the stars here at the ICCNE. A great family friendly
activity to which all are welcome. Band will go on at 8pm. Tickets are $20 ICC Members/ $25 Non-Members. 200 New Boston Drive, Canton. Call 781-821-8291 for more information.
Tuesday, July 27: Life Directions: Insurance Seminar from 6:30pm-7:30pm at HarborOne
U, 131 Copeland Drive, Mansfield. Visit www.harboroneoneu.com
for more information.
Wednesday,
July 28: Regional Transportation Plan Update sponsored by Old
Colony Council Open House Event. 8:30 am - 4 pm at Old Colony Planning Council, 70 School Street, Brockton.
Wednesday, July 28: Auto & Home Insurance 101 from 6:30-8pm at HarborOne
U, 131 Copeland Drive, Mansfield. Visit www.harboroneoneu.com
for more information.
Thursday, July 29: To your Credit: Consumer Credit Seminar from 6-8pm at HarborOne
U, 131 Copeland Drive, Mansfield. Visit www.harboroneoneu.com
for more information.
Saturday, July 31: Brockton Lion's Club Fundraiser/Friend raiser. 20% of Papa Gino's Restaurants will go to the Lion's Club Vision and Hearing Programs at Papa Gino's, 885 Belmont Street, Brockton, 4-9pm.
Friday, August 13: Friday Night Movies at Campanelli Stadium, home of the
Brockton Rox. Watch Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, free of charge. Concession
stands will be open. Free small popcorn with purchase of a soda. 7:45pm. Residents are encouraged to bring picnic blankets. For more
information, contact the Mayor's office, 508-580-7123.
Saturday, August 14: Satisfaction: A Rolling Stones Experience Dinner and Show, to benefit children, adolescent and adult victim services at Brockton Family & Community Resources. 6pm at Showcase Live at Patriot Place. Tickets are $50 per person and include appetizer, dinner, cash bar, raffles and silent auction. Tickets are available online at www.bfcr.org. For more information, contact [email protected].
Wednesday, August 18: Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) Visioning Workshop sponsored
by the Old Colony Planning Council. 7pm at the Plymouth Main Library, 132 South St., Plymouth. The RTP helps to determine how federal and state
funding will be spent on transportation infrastructure and services in
our communities over the next 20 years.
August 22: Summer Sunday in the Park presented by the Office of Mayor Linda M. Balzotti. DW Field Park, Brockton, 12pm-6pm. The Summer Sunday Planning Committee is counting on your continuing support to make it a great event. Please contact us if you are interested on being a vendor, performing, sponsoring and/or to learn more ways to participate in this year's event. If interested you should contact Maysa de Oliveira at the Mayor's Office at 508-580-7123/ [email protected] or Connie Tevis at [email protected]
Thursday, August 26: Metro South Chamber Business After Hours and New Member Orientation. Business After Hours - 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm. New Member Orientation, 4 pm - 5 pm. For more information, visit www.metrosouthchamber.com/events.html.
Saturday, September 11: Good Samaritan Medical Center is seeking vendors for its 21st annual Country Fair & Chicken Barbecue Craft Fair. The event will be held on Sept. 11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the grounds of Good Samaritan Medical Center, 235 N. Pearl St., Brockton. The participation fee for craft vendors will be $35 for one space and $60 for two spaces. Vendor set up will take place from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. All vendors will be provided with a 10x10 outdoor space. For more information or if you have questions, please call Amanda Voysey at 508-427-3214.
Monday, September 13: Please Join Brockton Visiting Nurse Association at Thorny Lea Golf Club for the 21st Annual Caring for Kids Golf Tournament
for a fun filled day of golf with meals and an awards reception. Every golfer will receive a special gift.
There are many ways to participate via corporate sponsorship and/or playing
golf. To reserve your corporate sponsorship or golf
registration online, go to www.brocktonvna.orgCaring for Kids 21st Annual Golf Tournament. For more information
contact Linda Richards, Tournament
Coordinator at 508-894-5286 / [email protected].
Tuesday, September 14: Referral Marketing Workshop at the Metro South Chamber, 60 School Street, Brockton, 9am-10:30am. Learn to become more referable, target your sources, educate your sources, motivate your sources and follow up. To register, email Joe Costantino of Business Marketing Success at [email protected]
Wednesday, September 15: Marketing Strategies Using Social Media at Crescent Credit Union, 115 Commercial Street, Brockton, 8:30 am - 11am. Attend this workshop for a basic overview of social media tools including search engine optimization (SEO), social networking (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube and Myspace), Blogs and E-newsletters. Presented by Tricia White of the MSBDC. To register, call 508-673-9783.
Wednesday, September 22: Metro South Chamber of Commerce Good Morning Metro South Season kicks off with Charlie Baker, Candidate for Governor. 7:30 am - 9:00 am at the Westgate Conference Center, 195 Westgate Drive, Brockton. $20 for members, $25 for non-members. To register, visit www.metrosouthchamber.com/register.html or call Kim at 508.586.0500 x 231.
October 2: $10,000 Raffle Drawing Fundraiser at Generations Function Hall, 81 Memorial Drive, Avon. The proceeds will fund DALLSS Transitional Home for Homeless Women. Ticket sales for the drawing are limited to 300 tickets. Each $125 ticket includes admission for one and the chance to win $10,000. The evening will include live entertainment (Oldies but Goodies Band), dancing, dinner and cash bar. There will also be other gifts and prizes. Cocktails at 7pm, dinner at 8pm, $10,000 drawing at 10pm. You don't have to be present to win. For tickets contact Louise or Danelle at 508-232-7747.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Crescent Credit Union Food Drive May 24-July 31, Crescent Credit Union second annual summer food drive to benefit food pantries in the communities it serves. Crescent branches
will
be accepting non-perishable food donations during regular business hours from
credit union members and non-members alike. Contributions
will be distributed to those in need via St. Vincent de Paul Society in Brockton, Our Daily Bread Soup Kitchen in Taunton,
and Holy Family Parish in Rockland. For branch locations and hours, please visit www.crescentcredit.org
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Signature Healthcare Caregiver Support Group In an effort to support loved ones caring for those that are diagnosed with
cancer, Signature Healthcare is offering a Caregiver support group facilitated
by Marie E. Albert, RN, Patient Navigator. This group will meet the first and
third Wednesday of each month beginning on May 19, 2010 from 3-4pm at 110 Liberty Street Brockton, MA.
Please register by calling OneCall at 508-941-7979. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lincoln Tech Massage Clinic: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3-7pm. Lincoln Tech at 365 Westgate Drive, Brockton is offering student massage clinics. The clinic provides students and alumni the support they need to become professional massage therapists. Come in for a one hour massage for only $20. Call 508-941-0730 x 43527 to schedule an appointment.
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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.
Henson Jackson Art Gallery & Framery Trackside Plaza, 2 Canton Street, Suite 8, Stoughton Open Monday-Wednesday, 10am- 5pm, Thursday 10am-7pm, Friday-Saturday, 10am-5pm, and Sunday by appointment. Contact 781-297-5520.
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Plan Survey
Old
Colony Planning Council, the regional planning agency for Abington,
Avon, Bridgewater, Brockton, East Bridgewater, Easton, Halifax, Hanson,
Kingston, Pembroke, Plymouth, Plympton, Stoughton, West Bridgewater and
Whitman, is in the process of updating the Regional Transportation Plan.
The
Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) helps to determine how
federal and state funding will be spent on transportation infrastructure
and services in the next 20 years. Please visit www.surveymonkey.com/s/2011RTP to fill out a survey
so that we may solicit
initiatives including mobility needs, quality-of-life and environmental
issues. Want to see your workshops and events here? email Alison van Dam a short description of your event with "eUpdate" in the subject line. First come, first served basis. Please submit in the format you see above. |
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