Kathleen 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 […]
Read MoreChamber Recognized for Role in Recruitment Governor Deval Patrick recently made a visit to Cheer Pack North America in West Bridgewater to tour the company that is making its mark on the state’s manufacturing industry. Last year, Cheer Pack, a company that develops and produces a line of innovative food and drink pouches, moved from […]
Read MoreThe Metro South Chamber of Commerce urges the Brockton City Council to support the inclusion of a “Rocky Marciano State/Park” placard on the existing state highway route 24 “ATTRACTION” signs at exit 17. The wonderful statue of the American athletic superstar, Rocky Marciano, represents so much to so many throughout the world. His name is […]
Read MoreEnvironmental Secretary Richard Sullivan Opens Door to Greater Regional Collaboration The Chamber received good news this past week when Brooke Thompson, Chief of Business, Technology and Economic Development for Attorney General Martha Coakley conveyed to Chamber President and CEO, Christopher Cooney that the EPA Consent Decree had been lifted on the Brockton regional waste water […]
Read MoreKimberly Prosper and Alison van Dam have been named vice presidents at the Metro South Chamber of Commerce where they each have worked for the past six years in the role of Director of Programs and Director of Communications respectively. Prosper and van Dam each earned the designation of IOM, after completing an executive training […]
Read MoreFebruary 14, 2013 marked the Chamber’s 100th Birthday and the kickoff of the yearlong centennial celebration that will culminate with the Chamber’s 100th Annual Meeting on November 20th at the Conference Center at Massasoit in Brockton. This chamber has a long, proud history and its leadership performance and good influence began back in the 1880’s […]
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