The Metro South Chamber of Commerce partnered with our colleagues at Brockton Redevelopment Authority and the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network to offer Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) updates from the SBA (U.S. Small Business Administration) as year-end deadlines approach. Review the recorded session on YouTube. Link to apply for EIDL: https://covid19relief.sba.gov/#/ SBA COVID-19 […]
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The Metro South Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to honor ten local businesses whose economic contributions have significantly benefitted the region. These ten businesses have impacted Metro South by creating jobs and adding to the rich business culture by providing valuable products, resources, and services to help our region thrive. Whether small entrepreneurs or franchisees […]
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation has created a toolkit to help the business community combat the opioid crisis. “On this site, you’ll discover how companies have taken action to address the crisis through changes in business processes, employee involvement, and community engagement. The opioid epidemic is destroying communities and families across America and addressing […]
Read MoreBrockton’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 […]
Read MoreAt 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 […]
Read MoreNearly 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 […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreChallenge 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 […]
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