May 8, 2025
11:45 am - 1:30 pm
May 8, 2025
11:45 am - 1:30 pm
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NEW DATE! MAY 8th
Join us alongside guest speaker Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey on Thursday, May 8th from 11:45AM-1:30PM for the 34th Annual Small Business & Entrepreneur of the Year Awards at Thorny Lea Golf Club in Brockton! Learn more about Governor Healey here.
The Small Business and Entrepreneur Awards are presented to businesses that have displayed employment staying power, growth, innovation, and social responsibility. Please join the Chamber and premier sponsor Eastern Bank in recognizing the achievements and contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in creating new jobs and economic opportunities in the Metro South region!
Small Business of the Year: REnVisioning Technology LLC, Canton
Entrepreneur of the Year: Dr. Ellie Paris Social Bookstore & Ice Cream Cafe, Brockton
Questions? Contact Hannah McGuire, call (508) 586-0500 x 231 for assistance.
This event is sponsored by Eastern Bank.
SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR:
REnVisioning Technology LLC
607 Neponset Street, Canton, MA 02021
(617) 657-5747 | rev-t.com
REnVisioning Technology, LLC (REV-T) is a forward-thinking audio-visual (AV) systems integrator headquartered in Canton, Massachusetts. Established in 2016 by Harvard University employed AV professionals Michael Cardoza and Broderic Flannery, the company was founded on the principle of simplifying system integration to enhance user experiences. Initially, REV-T began by selling HDMI adaptor rings online. As demand grew, the company expanded its operations, moving from a condo to a larger space in 2017. By February 2019, REV-T had evolved into a full-service system integrator, opening its design and experience center in Canton. REV-T specializes in designing, integrating, installing, and supporting a range of technologies, including audio-visual systems, collaboration tools, entertainment technologies, and digital signage. Their expertise spans various environments, from conference rooms and classrooms to theaters and broadcast studios. The leadership team brings a wealth of experience to the company. Michael Cardoza, CEO and Co-founder, has over a decade of experience in IT/AV, including a tenure as Manager of AV Systems Integrations at Harvard Medical School. He holds certifications such as Avixa CTS and Crestron DMC-E-4K. Broderic Flannery, Vice President and Co-founder, also boasts extensive experience in AV/IT, having overseen installations at Harvard Medical School. He is Avixa CTS and OSHA 30 certified. David Leonard, Vice President, contributes deep knowledge of AV technology and holds an Avixa CTS certification. For more information about REV-T and its services, visit their website at https://rev-t.com.
ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR:
Dr. Ellie Paris Social Bookstore & Ice Cream Cafe
278 Main Street, Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 857-2830 | facebook page
The Dr. Ellie Paris Social Bookstore & Ice Cream Cafe, located at 278 Main Street in downtown Brockton, Massachusetts, is a pioneering social enterprise founded by Dr. Ellie Paris-Miranda, a Cape Verdean immigrant and entrepreneurship professor at Wheaton College. Opened in November 2024, the cafe aims to foster literacy, education, and upward economic mobility within the community. Combining the pleasures of reading and sweet treats, the cozy atmosphere cafe offers a diverse selection of books, including works by local authors and titles focused on financial literacy and economic justice. The menu features over 15 flavors of handcrafted ice cream, along with waffles, crepes, and other multicultural snacks inspired by Dr. Paris-Miranda’s heritage. Beyond its offerings, the cafe serves as a community hub, hosting events and programs on business development, homeownership opportunities, and other educational resources. Dr. Paris-Miranda envisions the establishment as a model for empowering underserved low-income communities and inspiring the next generation of dreamers to access resources, build a network, and foster upward economic mobility. Open daily, the Dr. Ellie Paris Social Bookstore & Ice Cream Cafe invites patrons to enjoy a unique blend of nourishment for both the body and mind, embodying a commitment to social impact and community growth. For more information and updates, visit the cafe’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/p/Dr-Ellie-Paris-Social-Bookstore-Ice-Cream-Cafe-100085056460089/
About our guest speaker:
Maura Healey is the 73rd Governor of Massachusetts. In 2022, she became the state’s first woman and first openly LGBTQ person elected to the position.
In her first year as Governor, Healey has already delivered on key promises to help Massachusetts become a leader in clean energy, a more affordable and equitable place to live, and a great place for businesses to operate.
On her first day in office, Governor Healey appointed the nation’s first cabinet-level Climate Chief and created the Office of Climate Innovation & Resilience to coordinate policies across all of state government to address the climate crisis. Governor Healey has also prioritized education and workforce development with free school meals for K-12 students, cost-free community college for Massachusetts residents and career apprenticeships accessible to more students and workers. Governor Healey also delivered on her promise to make Massachusetts more affordable by cutting taxes for the first time in 20 years, including the most generous Child and Family Tax Credit in the country. Her tax cuts put money back into the pockets of families, renters, seniors and others who are struggling to keep up with the rising cost of living. She filed and signed the $5 billion Affordable Homes Act, the state’s largest ever housing investment, to create tens of thousands of homes and lower costs; and the $4 billion Mass Leads Act, to invest in Massachusetts businesses, create good jobs, and keep the state’s innovation economy the best in the world.
Healey previously served two terms as Massachusetts Attorney General, first elected in 2014 and re-elected in 2018. In her role as the People’s Lawyer, she took on difficult issues impacting Massachusetts residents, including the opioid epidemic, the climate crisis, escalating health care costs, and student loan debt. Earlier in her career, Healey was a litigation partner at an international law firm.
Healey grew up the oldest of five siblings in an old New England farmhouse. She and her siblings were raised by their mother, Tracy, who worked as a nurse at the local elementary school. Her stepfather, Edward, who later joined the family, was a teacher and local union president. He coached her high school basketball team and instilled a lifelong love of the sport. Healey attended Harvard College, where she captained the basketball team, and then spent two years as a 5’4” starting point guard on a professional basketball team in Austria.
For much of her career, she’s been the only woman in the room and has taken every opportunity to elevate other women. She is a passionate advocate for LGBTQ rights, women’s health, and women’s equality in general, especially in sports.
Governor Healey lives in Arlington, Massachusetts with her partner, Joanna Lydgate.
Prior Award Recipients
| Small Business of the Year | Entrepreneur of the Year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Medella Dental | BinStar | 2024 |
| Healthier You Wellness Partners | Brockton Beer Company | 2023 |
| New England Tortilla / Mi Niña | Grand Flourish Collective | 2022 |
| Mallory Headsets, Inc. | Fusion Dolls | 2021 |
| South Shore SoftWash, LLC | Empower Nutrition | 2020 |
| Immerse Agency | LAUNCH Web Marketing | 2019 |
| Just Desserts Bakery & Cafe | Shovel Town Brewery | 2018 |
| Wood Palace Kitchens | Epicure Wine & Jazz Bar | 2017 |
| Strange Planet Printing | Elvera’s Cafe | 2016 |
| Maguire’s Bar & Grill | The Sound Lab | 2015 |
| JM Pet Resort | JJ’s Caffe | 2014 |
| Solex Payroll Systems, Inc. | SKy8 Shrimp Farm, LLC | 2013 |
| Vicente’s Tropical Grocery | Sparky’s Import Repair | 2012 |
| McGuiggan’s Pub | Elie Baking Corp. | 2011 |
| Prisoc’s Market | Topnotch Design Studio | 2010 |
| MCG Partners | XPressman Trucking & Courier | 2009 |
| Heights Crossing | UPPAbaby | 2008 |
| Westgate Lanes | Wright Technology Group | 2007 |
| Cindy’s Kitchen | Rob Peters Entertainment | 2006 |
| Northeast Wholesale Nail & Fastener | Spark Street Autobody | 2005 |
| Duplitron, Inc. | The DJ Experience | 2004 |
| Modern Auto Body | The Crazy Chefs Caterers | 2003 |
| United Furniture, Inc. | Top Quality Staffing | 2002 |
| Robert Sharkansky & Company, CPA | Eye of the Tiger Karate | 2001 |
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