Urges “YES” Vote May 12 for Destination Resort Gaming The Metro South Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors believes Brockton deserves consideration for a resort destination gaming facility on the site of the Fairgrounds. A “Yes” vote on May 12 will allow Brockton to be considered. The proposal features twenty five acres of resort amenities, […]
Chamber Chairman of Economic Development Pat Ciaramella of OCPC and Chamber President and CEO, Christopher Cooney testified before the United States Environmental Protection Agency in support of flow measures for the Brockton Area Water Reclamation Facility (BAWRF). City, County, and State Department of Environmental Affairs officials have all endorsed a flow rate of 20.5 million […]
In the wake of losing six hundred jobs after entertainment gaming (dog racing)was banned in Massachusetts by referendum a few years ago, The Metro South Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted that if entertainment gaming were made legal again in Massachusetts that this region, the Metro South region, should be given top priority. “In […]
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 […]
Each 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 […]
A 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 […]
The 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 […]
Chamber 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 […]
The 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 […]
The 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 […]