Mayor Linda Balzotti announced today that the City of Brockton, the Metro South Chamber of Commerce and the Brockton 21st Century Corporation are working with the South Eastern Economic Development (SEED) Corporation to deliver a Micro Loan Program to the city’s small businesses. “We recognize that small businesses in our downtown and our neighborhoods often […]
Read MoreThe September 17th primary election results are in and the race for Mayor will be between incumbent Linda Balzotti and Ward 6 School Committee member Bill Carpenter. The Metro South Chamber of Commerce recently raised awareness of business issues by hosting a Mayoral Candidates Forum on September 6th as part of the monthly Government Affairs […]
Read MoreThe Metro South Chamber of Commerce and the Metro South Regional Economic Development Organization have made substantial progress on a number of regional initiatives this summer that will help promote the economic vitality of the Metro South region by competitively positioning the region, spreading awareness of the region’s value proposition, and highlighting available commercial/ development […]
Read MoreIncorporated February 14, 1913, “The purpose of the Metro South Chamber of Commerce, Inc. shall be: to develop, encourage, promote, and protect the commercial, industrial, professional, financial and general business interests of the region; to promote the civic interests and to improve the quality of life in the region.” Chamber Board members and staff recently […]
Read MoreThe Metro South Chamber of Commerce announces the establishment of the Metro South Community Development Corporation. A community development corporation (CDC) is a not-for-profit organization incorporated to provide programs, offer services and engage in other activities that promote and support community development. The Metro South CDC is incorporated under the Metro South Chamber of Commerce […]
Read MoreKathleen Smith, Director of Brockton Community Schools and first female Brockton Superintedent was named the 2013 ATHENA Award Recipient by the Metro South Chamber of Commerce on June 13, at the Shaw’s Center, Brockton. The Grand Sponsor of the event was Crescent Credit Union. Supporting sponsors included The Shaw’s Center and the Brockton Rox. The […]
Read MoreMayor Linda Balzotti expanded longstanding tradition by holding the very first State of the City/Region outside of Brockton City Hall. The Chamber hosted nearly two hundred people at the Shaw’s Center to hear Brockton’s first female Mayor address the current state of affairs for the city with many topics touching on regional items of concern. […]
Read MoreThe Randolph Chamber of Commerce recently signed an affiliation agreement with the Metro South Chamber of Commerce, joining the Stoughton Chamber of Commerce, Norwell Chamber of Commerce, Bridgewater Business Association, East Bridgewater Business Association and the Avon Industrial Park Association who also have affiliations with the Metro South Chamber of Commerce. The organizations will share […]
Read MoreRocky Marciano has scored another victory! The 22-foot Rocky Marciano statue, paying tribute to the Brockton-born undefeated heavyweight champion of the world, is now featured on the Attractions Sign Exit 17A on AMVETS Memorial Highway Route 24. The Rocky Marciano Statue was unveiled in September of 2012 in Brockton, drawing thousands of people and garnering […]
Read MoreU.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren met with community and business leaders one recent Saturday morning to learn about recently announced Brockton business development and housing creation projects in downtown, Brockton. Chamber President and CEO Christopher Cooney met with Warren and conveyed the importance of supporting the redevelopment of Brockton and the positive impact a revitalized city […]
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