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SUMMARY:SBI Small Business Empowerment Series - M&T Bank
DESCRIPTION:The Massachusetts State Treasury’s Small Business Initiative (SBI) team is collaborating with M&T Bank to host FREE small business webinars this fall as a part of our Small Business Empowerment Series! \nWe are thrilled to announce the dates and topics for this series: \n\nThursday\, October 29th at 3:00pm: Business Fraud Landscape & Prevention Strategies\nThursday\, November 5th at 3:00pm: Access to Credit and Banking Services\n\nThese webinars will be presented in English with live interpretation in Haitian Creole. \nThe Office of the State Treasurer and Receiver General is committed to hosting accessible events in adherence with the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request a reasonable accommodation or discuss your needs\, contact smallbusinessma@tre.state.ma.us by October 15\, 2026. \nThank you for your support\, and we look forward to your participation in the Small Business Empowerment Series.
URL:https://metrosouthchamber.com/event/sbi-small-business-empowerment-series-mt-bank-2/
LOCATION:This is a live webinar
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:SBI Small Business Empowerment Series - M&T Bank
DESCRIPTION:The Massachusetts State Treasury’s Small Business Initiative (SBI) team is collaborating with M&T Bank to host FREE small business webinars this fall as a part of our Small Business Empowerment Series! \nWe are thrilled to announce the dates and topics for this series: \n\nThursday\, October 29th at 3:00pm: Business Fraud Landscape & Prevention Strategies\nThursday\, November 5th at 3:00pm: Access to Credit and Banking Services\n\nThese webinars will be presented in English with live interpretation in Haitian Creole. \nThe Office of the State Treasurer and Receiver General is committed to hosting accessible events in adherence with the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request a reasonable accommodation or discuss your needs\, contact smallbusinessma@tre.state.ma.us by October 15\, 2026. \nThank you for your support\, and we look forward to your participation in the Small Business Empowerment Series.
URL:https://metrosouthchamber.com/event/sbi-small-business-empowerment-series-mt-bank-3/
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CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Office of the Massachusetts State Treasurer and Receiver General":MAILTO:smallbusinessma@tre.state.ma.us
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SUMMARY:MTF 2026 Tax Policy Conference
DESCRIPTION:use the code MTF50 to register at the MTF member rate! \nWe are pleased to invite you to the MTF annual Tax Policy Conference to be held on November 6th at WilmerHale! The half-day program will bring together leading experts who will discuss tax issues facing Massachusetts\, tax policy\, and its impact on our economy in the coming year. \nThe 2026 MTF Tax Policy Conference will provide you with an opportunity to gain insights and learn from the best in the field\, while providing opportunities to network with other professionals who are interested in Massachusetts tax policy. \nCPE credits will be available upon request.
URL:https://metrosouthchamber.com/event/mtf-2026-tax-policy-conference/
LOCATION:WilmerHale\, 60 State St\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:113th Annual Meeting & B2B Expo
DESCRIPTION:BRING YOUR TEAM – GAIN INSIGHT\, BE INSPIRED!\n  \nJoin us on Wednesday\, November 18th for the 113th Annual Meeting and B2B Expo at the Multipurpose Auditorium at Adult & Teen Challenge\, 1315 Main Street in Brockton. The Expo is free to walk the floor\, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM & 1:45 PM – 3:00 PM. The luncheon takes place from 12:00 PM – 1:45 PM. Registration is required. \nMeet other business people & community leaders by attending the Annual Meeting to celebrate businesses working together for the future of the Metro South Region. The Annual Meeting will feature an interesting guest speaker\, as well as networking\, and awards. Attendees will receive a special gift bag. \nThe cost to attend is $129 for members and $159 for future members. Tables of 10 are available for $1290/members and $1590/non-members. Expo booths are available for $499/members and $599/non-members. For information and to register\, contact Hannah McGuire at events@metrosouthchamber.com or call (508) 586-0500 x 231. \nEXPO SIGN UP: REGISTER WITH HANNAH events@metrosouthchamber.com\n  \nPremier Sponsor: North Easton Savings Bank\nFeatured Speaker: Leo Meehan\, CEO of W.B. Mason\n  \nLeo J. Meehan III\, President and CEO of W.B. Mason Company\, Inc.\nLeo J. Meehan III is President and CEO of W.B. Mason Company\, Inc.\, the Brockton-based\, family-owned business founded in 1898. After graduating from Stonehill College\, he joined W.B. Mason as a sales representative and rose through its leadership ranks before becoming CEO in 1994. Since taking the helm\, Meehan has transformed the regional office products dealer into the largest privately held business products company\, guiding its national growth while keeping its headquarters in Brockton and maintaining a strong commitment to customer service\, education and the community. \nBeyond his business leadership\, Meehan has played an active role in education and the broader community. A longtime trustee of Stonehill College\, he joined W.B. Mason in making a $10 million commitment that helped establish the Leo J. Meehan School of Business. He has also supported initiatives connecting education\, business and workforce development\, helping create career opportunities for generations of graduates. \nAfter more than three decades at the helm\, Meehan’s career represents a distinctive Brockton business success story. Under his leadership\, a family-owned company founded in the city more than a century ago grew from a small regional operation into a multi-billion-dollar national enterprise while remaining rooted in the community where it began.
URL:https://metrosouthchamber.com/event/113th-annual-meeting-b2b-expo/
LOCATION:Multipurpose Auditorium\, Adult & Teen Challenge\, 1315 Main Street\, Brockton\, MA\, 02301\, United States
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SUMMARY:Boston Ballet Nutcracker Event | Healthy Aging Committee Event Info
DESCRIPTION:Join us on December 17 for Boston Ballet’s The Nutcracker (1:30pm matinee)\, a beloved New England holiday tradition. Travel with friends\, family\, grandchildren\, or fellow YMCA members and enjoy an unforgettable afternoon at the Citizens Opera House. Bus departs from the East Bridgewater Branch (11:00 AM) and Stoughton Branch (11:30 AM). Registration includes round-trip transportation\, show admission\, and a complimentary snack bag. Presented by Old Colony YMCA’s Healthy Aging Committee. Limited tickets available. Register online using keyword “Nutcracker” or at your local branch today!  Event Registration Link: https://oldcolonyymca.my.site.com/s/registration
URL:https://metrosouthchamber.com/event/boston-ballet-nutcracker-event-healthy-aging-committee-event-info/
LOCATION:Citizens Opera House\, 539 Washington Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Holiday Good Day Metro South
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a special holiday edition of the Chamber’s Good Day Metro South luncheon series! Join us Friday\, December 18 at the beautiful Fuller Craft Museum for holiday networking facilitated by Rob Peters Entertainment\, photos with Santa\, delicious food and an interesting presentation from our guest speaker – UMass Amherst Chancellor\, Javier Reyes.  \nThis event is sponsored by Arise Financial. \nMake this your staff holiday outing and grab some face time with the Man from the North! Enjoy festive photos\, memory-making\, and the chance to browse the Holiday Handmade Market at Fuller Craft Museum – featuring unique\, locally made gifts from talented artisans. We encourage everyone to show their holiday spirit – whether it’s a cheerful tie\, a sparkling brooch\, or your favorite ugly sweater. \nUMass Amherst Chancellor\, Javier Reyes\nJavier A. Reyes\, PhD\, became the 31st leader of the University of Massachusetts Amherst on July 1\, 2023\, following his selection as chancellor of the commonwealthís flagship campus by the UMass Board of Trustees. \nReyes is an economist who has devoted his career to the cause of public higher education\, holding leadership positions at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC)\, West Virginia University\, and the University of Arkansas. He most recently served as interim chancellor of UIC\, Chicagoís largest university campus. Born and raised in Mexico\, Reyes is the first Hispanic to serve as chancellor of UMass Amherst. \nReyes received his bachelorís degree in economics from the Instituto TecnolÛgico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey\, Campus Estado de Mexico\, in 1998\, and his doctorate in economics from Texas A&M University in 2003. \n Questions? Contact Hannah McGuire at events@metrosouthchamber.com or call (508) 586-0500 x231 for assistance.
URL:https://metrosouthchamber.com/event/holiday-good-day-metro-south-2026/
LOCATION:Fuller Craft Museum\, 455 Oak Street\, Brockton\, MA\, 02301\, United States
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