In an effort to encourage regional collaboration, the Metro South Chamber of Commerce recently convened a Regional Roundtable Discussion, bringing together regional town managers, chairmen, and affiliates into one room. The forum provided an opportunity for municipal leaders to connect, share areas of interest and concern, and learn about some of the Chamber’s current regional […]
Read MoreEach year, thousands of people pass through the Metro South Chamber of Commerce building, including workshop attendees and counseling clients, Business Assistance Center visitors, and individuals meeting with one of the many business resource partners. New residents and visitors also frequent the building, requesting maps and information on cultural attractions within the region. The Chamber […]
Read MoreA sold-out crowd of nearly 500 business people attended the Metro South Chamber of Commerce 101st Annual Meeting & Expo on November 19, 2014 at the Conference Center at Massasoit in Brockton, sponsored by Crescent Credit Union, UMASS Donahue Institute, and Bridgewater State University. The event celebrated the conclusion of the Metro South Chamber’s 100th […]
Read MoreThe Metro South Chamber recently announced a partnership with the University of Massachusetts Donahue Economic Development Institute to study and document steps for establishing a regional water use and reclamation authority. This study is based upon best practices and with the intent to derive greater use and economies of scale through better management and coordination […]
Read MoreChamber Affiliates Grow Combined Membership to Over 1,600 The South Shore Women’s Business Network (SSWBN), dedicated to the success of over 300 members, recently signed an affiliation agreement with the Metro South Chamber of Commerce. With this latest addition of an affiliate it brings the total number of business members to more than 1,600. SSWBN […]
Read MoreThe Metro South Chamber of Commerce recently held the 2014 Small Business Awards Breakfast & Expo at the Shaw’s Center in Brockton. Awards for Small Business of the Year and Entrepreneur of the Year, sponsored by Bank of America, were presented to businesses that have displayed employment/staying power, growth, innovation, and social responsibilities. The Small […]
Read MoreThe Metro South Chamber of Commerce has received the largest cash donation in the organization’s one hundred year history from Good Samaritan Medical Center. Good Samaritan Medical Center, a part of the Steward Health Care System LLC, has pledged $100,000 to the Metro South Chamber of Commerce Centennial Innovation Campaign. The donation establishes Good Samaritan […]
Read MoreOver the past few months, the Metro South Chamber of Commerce has been collaborating with Connelly Partners, an advertising and media company contracted by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism, on a major Regional Branding of the Metro South region. The goal is to create a brand identity to develop the Metro South region […]
Read MoreThe Brockton Water Commission recently held a hearing to consider a rate increase where Chamber president and CEO Christopher Cooney, CCE testified. Cooney requested a comprehensive strategic plan be developed by the commission with specific items such as efficiency measures and cost cutting analysis be made prior to any increase. Cooney said, “Brockton is well […]
Read More“Unattractive commercial property tax rates discourage business and benefit competitors,” – Chamber President and CEO, Christopher Cooney ( testimony before the Brockton City Council ) In an evening involving lengthy testimony from Cooney, the business community, and many concerned citizens, the Brocton City Council, after nineteen rounds of voting, set a new commercial tax rate […]
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