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SUMMARY:Essentials of Starting a Business: 5 Part In-Person Workshop Series with Your Own Dedicated Business Mentors
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, September 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\, and October 13 from 5:30-7:30pm @ Stonehill College\, Meehan School of Business\, 320 Washington Street in North Easton. Essentials of Starting a Business was developed as a series of workshops that build on each other to give you an effective model for launching your venture. You’ll develop a plan\, increased knowledge and confidence in running your business\, while gaining a dedicated SCORE mentor to help you along your journey. A small fee of only $50 covers all five sessions. It is highly recommended that you attend all five sessions to get maximum benefit from the program. \nTo sign up\, scan the QR code! Questions? Contact Linda Foss at scoresemass@scorevolunteer.org \n\nSession 1 – Discovery Tuesday\, Sept. 8\, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Our presenters will guide you through the crucial first steps in launching your business. Learn how to formalize your business idea and set realistic goals\, determine whether you have the entrepreneurial mindset critical to success\, create the all-important elevator pitch\, and develop personas of your target customers.\nSession 2 – Validation Tuesday\, Sept. 15\, 5:30-7:30 p.m. You have quantified your idea and your goals. But is your business feasible? We will show you how to research your target market to determine whether there is an opportunity for your product or service. This session will also cover sales and marketing and teach you how to convert a lead into a sale!\nSession 3 – Financial Matters Tuesday\, Sept. 22\, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Your business cannot succeed without effective financial management. This session will cover the essentials of financial accounting\, how to understand key financial statements\, how to forecast revenue\, and a path to building your business’s valuation.\nSession 4 – Business Planning Tuesday\, Sept. 29\, 5:30-7:30 p.m. We will educate you on the many structures available for your new business which is right for your venture. This session also covers funding options\, including an insider’s view of what lenders are looking for. In addition\, you’ll begin a two-week collaboration with a dedicated SCORE mentor who will guide you through developing an Investor Pitch. This critical document is the key to securing the funding you need to make your dream a reality.\nSession 5 – Investor Pitch Tuesday\, October 13\, 5:30-7:30 p.m. During this session\, you will present your Investor Pitch to your peers\, giving you valuable practice for making your presentation to lenders and investors. You will also hear your classmates’ pitches to gain innovative ideas for refining your document.
URL:https://metrosouthchamber.com/event/essentials-of-starting-a-business-5-part-in-person-workshop-series-with-your-own-dedicated-business-mentors-2/
LOCATION:Meehan School of Business @ Stonehill College\, 320 Washington Street\, Easton\, 02357\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="SCORE":MAILTO:scoresemass@scorevolunteer.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T100000
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SUMMARY:Fall Job Fair - MassHire Greater Brockton Career Center
DESCRIPTION:Fall outdoor job fair under the concourse at the Brockton Rox Stadium; this will be a great opportunity to meet job seekers face to face. Reserve your table now\, only $45. \nThursday\, September 10 \n10:00AM-12:00PM \n@ Campanelli Stadium\, Home of the Brockton Rox
URL:https://metrosouthchamber.com/event/fall-job-fair-masshire-greater-brockton-career-center/
LOCATION:Brockton Rox Stadium\, 1 Feinberg Way\, Brockton\, MA\, 02301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="MassHire Greater Brockton Career Center":MAILTO:business-services@masshiregbcc.org
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SUMMARY:Bridgewater State University 2026 Business Expo
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://metrosouthchamber.com/event/bridgewater-state-university-2026-business-expo/
LOCATION:Bridgewater State University\, 131 Summer Street\, Bridgewater\, MA\, 02324\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Webinar: AI SEO: Get Your Brand Seen and Chosen Online
DESCRIPTION:Webinar: AI SEO: Get Your Brand Seen and Chosen Online\nDate: Wednesday\, 9/16/26 @ 3:00 PM EST\nDuration: 60 minutes\nCost: Free\nCan’t attend live? Register to receive the full replay. \n\n\n\nHow AI SEO works at a foundational level\, including how AI platforms crawl\, interpret\, and select content\, and how a clear\, structured approach to your website and messaging improves your chances of being surfaced in AI-generated answers.\nWhy building a consistent business brand presence across the public internet is critical\, including alignment across your website\, content\, and third-party sources to support both local and national visibility and trust signals.\nHow AI platforms\, such as ChatGPT\, Google Gemini\, Claude and others evaluate authority\, relevance\, and credibility\, including the role of content depth\, topic alignment\, and consistent messaging in determining whether your brand is included or ignored.\nHow to structure and align your content so it clearly communicates what you do\, who you serve\, and why it matters\, making it easier for AI platforms to understand and recommend your business.\nThe ongoing process required to support AI Search visibility\, including monitoring performance\, conducting brand citation audits\, reviewing visibility signals\, and continuously refining your content and brand presence.\n\n\n\nSpaces are limited\, so register for this free webinar to learn how to get your business brand seen and chosen online! Learn more at https://www.brickmarketing.com/webinars. \n  \nRSVP: https://vimeo.com/event/5990751/register
URL:https://metrosouthchamber.com/event/webinar-ai-seo-get-your-brand-seen-and-chosen-online/
LOCATION:This is a live webinar
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brick Marketing":MAILTO:nick@brickmarketing.com
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SUMMARY:Basic Entrepreneurial Workshop: Business Fundamentals & Financing Basics with SCU CU
DESCRIPTION:SEED Corporation and SCU CU will provide this free in-person entrepreneurial workshop in which participants will learn the fundamentals of owning a business. \nTopics will include: \n\n\n\nWhat Lenders Looks For: Business Financing\nRequirements of a Loan Application Package\nImportance of Completing a Business Plan and Financial Projections\nLocal Resources/ Assistance Available to Small Businesses\n\n\n\nThe workshop is open to anyone currently in business\, starting a business\, or thinking about someday owning a business\, as well as business assistance professionals who would like to learn more about SEED’s technical assistance programming. \nAttendees will be provided with a free workshop materials and will be introduced to free and confidential business assistance resources available to them locally and regionally. Please arrive at the address below at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the workshop. \nRegistration is required. \nDate/ Time: Wednesday\, September 23\, 2026\, 9:00am-12:30pm \nLocation: SCU CU\n115 Commercial Street (2nd Floor)\nBrockton\, MA 02301 \nTo register\, fill out the registration form by clicking on the registration button. For Questions\, please contact Ashley Ricard.
URL:https://metrosouthchamber.com/event/basic-entrepreneurial-workshop-business-fundamentals-financing-basics-with-scu-cu-2/
LOCATION:SCU Credit Union – Commercial St\, 115 Commercial Street (2nd Floor)\, Brockton\, MA\, 02301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260924T114500
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SUMMARY:Good Day Metro South
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an economic development luncheon Thursday\, September 24\, 11:45am-1:30pm at Thorny Lea Golf Club in Brockton\, sponsored by Rockland Trust. \nThe event will feature a New Faces Panel highlighting new leadership across the region\, including Brockton’s Interim Director of Planning & Community Development Elijah Romulus; Mayflower Council\, Scouting America CEO Juan Osorio; and United Way of Greater Plymouth County Interim President and CEO Carole Martyn. \nA second panel will focus on reducing peak energy costs for manufacturers through on-site battery storage. Representatives from Powertown\, the company leading the project\, will be joined by manufacturers participating in the initiative to discuss the technology and its potential impact on their operations. \nThe luncheon will conclude with a project overview of the new Brockton High School\, presented by Kevin Sullivan\, Owner’s Project Manager with LeftField. \nSeason ticket holders email Hannah to reserve your seat: events@metrosouthchamber.com \nAbout the Speakers\n  \nElijah Romulus\, Interim Director of Planning & Community Development for the City of Brockton\nElijah Romulus is the Interim Director of Planning & Community Development for the City of Brockton\, bringing more than a decade of experience in municipal and regional planning\, economic development\, infrastructure\, and community resilience. \nA Brockton native and Brockton High School Class of 2007 graduate\, Elijah’s connection to the city is both personal and professional. He credits his upbringing in Brockton and his Haitian heritage as important influences on his career and commitment to public service. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology and a master’s degree in Urban Planning and Environmental Policy from Tufts University. \nThroughout his career\, Elijah has worked across city\, regional\, and town meeting forms of government. His experience includes drafting and advancing municipal ordinances and bylaws\, securing millions of dollars in infrastructure and energy-efficiency grants\, developing climate action\, hazard mitigation\, and disaster preparedness plans\, and collaborating with developers on multimillion-dollar construction projects. \nIn his role with the City of Brockton\, Elijah oversees planning and community development initiatives\, supports several boards and commissions\, and works on permitting\, long-range planning\, community development funding\, and economic development projects. His work is focused on supporting responsible growth\, strengthening the city’s infrastructure and neighborhoods\, and creating opportunities for Brockton residents\, businesses\, and stakeholders. \n  \nJuan F. Osorio\, Scouting Executive/CEO\, Mayflower Council BSA\, Scouting America\nJuan F. Osorio is Scout Executive of the Mayflower Council BSA\, Scouting America\, serving the communities of Eastern Massachusetts. He joined the Mayflower Council in March 2024 after serving as Scout Executive of the Chattahoochee Council in Columbus\, Georgia\, since 2018. Prior to that\, he held several leadership roles with the Narragansett Council in Rhode Island\, where he began his Scouting journey as a Cub Scout and ultimately earned the rank of Eagle Scout.  \nBorn in Medellín\, Colombia\, and raised in Central Falls\, Rhode Island\, Osorio began his professional BSA career as a ScoutReach Program Specialist\, bringing Scouting opportunities to youth and families in underserved communities. His personal experience and professional background have shaped his commitment to making Scouting accessible to young people from all backgrounds.  \nOsorio is also a co-founder of L.I.S.T.O.S.\, the BSA’s Hispanic Work Resource Group\, and has worked with the national organization on the Citizenship and Society Merit Badge and employee diversity\, equity and inclusion training. As Scout Executive\, he is focused on expanding participation\, embracing diversity and inclusion\, and ensuring Scouting continues to evolve to meet the needs of today’s families. \n  \nCarole Martyn\, Interim President & CEO\, United Way of Greater Plymouth County\nCarole Martyn is the Interim President & CEO of United Way of Greater Plymouth County\, bringing decades of experience in leadership\, learning and development\, and community service. \nCarole spent more than 25 years with HarborOne Bank\, where she advanced to Vice President of Learning and Development. In that role\, she led employee education and development initiatives\, including new hire orientation\, technical and soft skills training\, management and leadership development\, and professional development programs. She also co-chaired HarborOne’s DEI Council. \nCarole has been involved with United Way of Greater Plymouth County since 2008 and joined its Board of Directors in 2015. She has served in a number of leadership roles\, including Board Secretary\, Board Chair\, and co-chair of the Community Impact Committee. She is passionate about financial literacy\, workforce development\, and strengthening the community through collaboration and service. \nA graduate of Westfield State University\, Carole earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Management with a minor in Labor Relations and has completed numerous professional development programs in the field of Learning and Development. She resides in Millis\, Massachusetts\, with her family. \nKevin Sullivan\, Project Director for the Brockton High School Building Project\, LeftField\, LLC\nKevin Sullivan is the Project Director for LeftField\, LLC\, the Owner’s Project Manager for the Brockton High School Building Project. He brings more than 16 years of experience in public and private construction management\, with extensive expertise in K-12 school projects and other public facilities. \nPrior to joining LeftField\, Kevin spent 14 years with the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA)\, where he served as a Project Manager specializing in K-12 school construction. During his time with the MSBA\, he helped oversee the successful completion of more than $1.5 billion in public school construction projects across Massachusetts\, working with communities throughout the Commonwealth on accelerated repair\, renovation\, addition\, and new construction projects. \nKevin has managed more than 100 projects\, including K-12 schools\, higher education facilities\, public safety buildings\, town halls\, Department of Public Works facilities\, and regional 911 centers. His experience spans all phases of school building projects\, from planning and feasibility through design\, construction\, and completion. \nAs Project Director for the Brockton High School project\, Kevin works closely with the City of Brockton\, Brockton Public Schools\, the School Building Committee\, MSBA\, design team\, and community to guide the project through the feasibility and design process. He brings extensive experience working with municipalities and school districts\, along with a strong commitment to clear communication\, collaboration\, and responsible project management. \nKevin holds a master’s degree in Management and takes pride in building strong relationships with the communities he serves. He has worked with more than 100 communities across Massachusetts throughout his career.
URL:https://metrosouthchamber.com/event/good-day-metro-south-sept-2026/
LOCATION:Thorny Lea Golf Club\, 159 Torrey Street\, Brockton\, MA\, 02301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events,SBAWeb Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Metro South Chamber - Hannah":MAILTO:events@metrosouthchamber.com
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SUMMARY:Autumn Fest
DESCRIPTION:Held the last Saturday in September from 10:00 – 4:00 on the campus of Bridgewater State University in front of Boyden Hall on the quad. AutumnFest is a longstanding tradition in Bridgewater\, and is organized and presented exclusively by the Bridgewater Business Association in conjunction with the University and Community Partnerships at BSU\, Bluestone Bank\, and the Bridgewater business community. It is attended annually by thousands of people. \nBridgewater State University\nBoyden Hall Quad\n45 School Street \nFREE Admission for Attendees! \nNon-Member registration is HERE. \nDiscounted vendor registration for BBA members is available by Signing Up or Logging In!
URL:https://metrosouthchamber.com/event/autumn-fest/
LOCATION:Bridgewater State University Quad\, 45 School Street\, Bridgewater\, MA\, 02325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bridgewater Business Association":MAILTO:membership@bridgewaterbiz.biz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T090000
DTSTAMP:20260731T172418Z
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SUMMARY:10th Annual Easton Out of the Darkness Community Walk
DESCRIPTION:Easton Sponsor Packet \nThis special event brings our community together to raise awareness for suicide prevention\, support those affected by suicide\, and remind everyone that hope is always possible. \nThis year’s event promises to be our most inspiring yet. Participants can enjoy a 3-mile scenic walk through the beautiful trails of Borderland State Park\, accompanied by several live bands performing along the route. For those who prefer a shorter option\, we also offer a ½-mile loop\, as well as a guided sound bowl meditation session for reflection and healing. \nThe morning will begin with an uplifting Ceremony of Healing\, featuring live music\, yoga\, our meaningful Bead Ceremony\, stories from loss survivors\, messages of hope\, and much more. Whether someone has been personally affected by suicide or simply wants to support mental health awareness\, there is something for everyone. \nTogether\, we can continue to break the stigma surrounding mental health\, support those who are struggling\, honor those we have lost\, and inspire hope throughout our community. \nTo register your team or learn more about the event\, please visit: \nhttps://afspwalks.donordrive.com/Easton
URL:https://metrosouthchamber.com/event/10th-annual-easton-out-of-the-darkness-community-walk/
LOCATION:Borderland State Park\, 259 Massapoag Ave\, North Easton\, 02356\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)":MAILTO:leanneafsp@gmail.com
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