Focus Group Studying Options on Proposal to Purchase Aquaria Desalination Plant
Brockton’s largest employers, taxpayers, businesses, banks and accounting firm have worked steadily throughout the summer studying a proposal allowing Brockton to purchase the Aquaria desalination plant which provides up to 37% of the city’s drinking water. The recommendation to purchase the plant was made by the city’s CFO Jay Condon, the Brockton Water Commission and …
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Garage Funding Approved Unanimously; “Trinity has Done a Great Job and They Should be Recognized.”
At a recent Brockton City Council Finance Committee meeting held May 30, City Councilor Shirley Asack requested the microphone to publicly thank Trinity Financial Inc. (James Keefe, Kenan Bigby and Mathieu Zahler) for their investment in the former Enterprise Newspaper building and adjacent city block. The Enterprise Building had been vacant and the area underdeveloped …
Metro South Wellness Works Initiative
Nearly half of Massachusetts adults aged 35+ have diabetes, heart disease, stroke, asthma, or are obese. Most adults spend many waking hours at work making workplaces prime locations to enable and support healthy behaviors. The Metro South Chamber of Commerce has joined a cohort of Massachusetts employers dedicated to providing wellness education and support to …
Chamber Supports Construction of New Parking Garage
The City of Brockton is Proposing to construct a much needed 414 space public parking garage to support existing businesses and spur additional economic development in downtown Brockton. The City is also proposing downtown vehicular circulation improvements which include a new street connecting Petronelli Way and Court Street, and the conversion of Petronelli Way to …
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Metro South Chamber Accomplishments – We Work for You!
The Metro South Chamber of Commerce is proud to share a list of its accomplishments over the past year. Thank you for your investment! As a Metro Chamber member, your contribution helped us as we: CONDUCTED IMPORTANT STUDIES: The Chamber has conducted a number of important regional studies anticipated to spur development and create jobs …
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Chamber Leads on Regional Initiatives
The Metro South Chamber of Commerce and the Metro South Regional Economic Development Organization (MSREDO) have made substantial progress on a number of regional initiatives this year that will help promote the economic vitality of the Metro South region by competitively positioning the region and spreading awareness of the region’s value proposition. • Brockton Fairgrounds …
Metro South Chamber Joins Solar Challenge
Challenge Helps Mass. Businesses Save on Energy, Boost Economic Development The Metro South Chamber has helped launch the new Chamber Solar Challenge to help local businesses save on energy costs and encourage economic development through solar energy. “The Chamber Solar Challenge provides a great opportunity to help our members cut costs and take advantage of …
Natural Gas Proposal Could Bring Savings
The Chamber recently met with Spectra Energy to discuss a new natural energy proposal that could save residents and businesses money while providing a safer and cleaner alternative. Spectra’s proposal includes the expansion of the 60 year old Algonquin natural gas pipeline to serve power generators already connected to the system for coal burning and …
Chamber Testifies at Brockton Casino Hearing
Chamber President & CEO, Christopher Cooney, and many business owners, testified in favor of moving forward on the development of a Brockton Destination Resort Casino at the Brockton Fairgrounds in front of the five-member Massachusetts Gaming Commission during the final public hearing. Cooney discussed his recent trip to Des Plaines, Illinois, a similar suburban Rush …
Chamber Achieves 5 Star Re-Accreditation
The Metro South Chamber of Commerce, the region’s most dynamic business and economic development organization, has earned re-accreditation as a 5-Star Chamber by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. This is the highest designation of accreditation awarded within the United States of America. The Metro South Chamber is one of fewer than 100 Chambers across the …