FALL RIVER, MASSACHUSETTS, September 9, 2026… St. Anne’s Credit Union has awarded fifteen $2,000 scholarships to outstanding graduating high school seniors from Massachusetts and Rhode Island communities within the Credit Union’s service area as part of its 2026 Scholarship Program. The 2026 scholarship class represents an expansion of St. Anne’s longstanding commitment to supporting local […]
Daniel R. Evans, Jr., 60, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Read the full obituary and learn more about service and visitation at www.conleyrussellpica.com/obituaries/daniel-evans-jr. “Dan’s positivity, optimism and focus on putting people first, made him an extraordinary human being and impactful leader. He was a leader within his community at large, within his business, […]
August 14, 2026 – TThe Metro South Chamber of Commerce joined local officials, community members, and supporters to celebrate the grand opening of Tropical Smoothie Cafe at 25 Robert Dr Unit C-9, South Easton, MA 02375. The new cafe is co-owned by Anthony Vicente, Tony Vicente, and Ollie Spears, bringing the popular Tropical Smoothie Cafe […]
SPECIAL OFFER FOR METRO SOUTH CHAMBER MEMBERS Don’t miss out on the opportunity to enjoy great concerts VIP style before the summer runs out! Contact Chris Elias at chriselias@livenation.com for details and special pricing! Benefits include: SHOW DATE VENUE Deep Purple with Kansas 8/13/2026 Xfinity Center Gin Blossoms & Blues Traveler 8/14/2026 Leader Bank Pavilion […]
BOSTON, August 18, 2026 — Brick Marketing, a Boston digital marketing agency, will exhibit at The MedTech Conference from October 18 through October 21, 2026, at the Thomas M. Menino Convention and Exhibition Center in Boston. Hosted by AdvaMed, the four day conference brings together leaders from across the global medical technology community for education, relationship […]
Funding will help small firms scale production and support strategic priorities The U.S. Small Business Administration is seeking proposals for a new funding competition as part of the Supply Chain Acceleration and Logistics Enablement (SCALE) Program, which will award 20 grants of up to $500,000 each over a two‑year period of performance. The program, which […]
Low-interest disaster loans now available – download fact sheet here The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts to offset economic losses caused by a blizzard occurring Feb. 22 – 27. The disaster declaration covers the Massachusetts counties of Barnstable, Bristol, […]
June 16, 2026 – the Metro South Chamber of Commerce and Eastern Bank held the 28th Annual ATHENA Leadership Award Luncheon at Massasoit Community College in Brockton. The event recognized extraordinary leadership and community impact, featured guest speaker Shaleen Title, Lawyer and Educator, Regulation of Emerging Industries (AI, Cannabis) and celebrated this year’s ATHENA awardee, […]
June 5, 2026 – The Metro South Chamber of Commerce joined community leaders, educators, and local supporters for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of Divine Watch Training School in Randolph. Founded by registered nurses Helen Ugiagbe and Augustina Idahor, Divine Watch Training School is dedicated to preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals […]
May 28, 2026 – The Metro South Chamber of Commerce hosted its 35th Annual Small Business & Entrepreneur of the Year Awards Luncheon, bringing together business leaders, educators, and public officials to celebrate outstanding achievement in small business and entrepreneurship across the region. The event additionally highlighted the importance of workforce readiness and education-to-career alignment […]